Gabe's Café - Frederick

American, Coffee, Sandwiches

Gabe's Café

Gabe's Café
4.4 / 5 (2538 reviews)

Description

Tucked into downtown Frederick, this classic diner serves hearty, affordable breakfast favorites—pancakes, huevos rancheros, tamales and burritos—in a warm, family-friendly setting with an outdoor patio and wheelchair access. The atmosphere is charming and casual, popular with locals and kids. Service quality varies: attentive servers shine, but occasional mix-ups, small portions and cold items have been reported. Parking can be tight and bar seating may not suit solo diners, but overall it remains a beloved, budget-friendly breakfast spot.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: T

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★ 4.4 / 5 from 2538 reviews
m-h-flower5866
13.10.2024

My favorite breakfast spot! The food is incredible, and the service is top-notch. If Talisha is your server, you're in great hands. No matter how full you feel, be sure not to miss out on the cinnamon roll.

nancy-rossi-fox6111
13.10.2024

When the bill arrived, we still hadn’t received the other half of the toast. The waitress assured us it was coming, and I saw her walk to the counter to grab the half order of toast, which had clearly been sitting there for a while. To top it off, it was white toast, not wheat, and it was cold. There was no apology for the mix-up or offer to compensate us for the toast. In contrast, I noticed another waitress who handled her tables with professionalism and ease. She greeted her patrons warmly, introduced herself, and invited them to return, saying she would be happy to see them again. That’s what great customer service looks like. Unfortunately, it’s clear that our waitress is not engaged in her job and would likely benefit from finding a position that she enjoys more.

k-b-pilot8388
13.10.2024

The dinner was incredible, offering a distinctive take on traditional comfort food.

t-a-beach648
26.02.2025

Honestly first time here and extremely disappointed! Paid $32 including $10 tip for five burritos. All the burritos are smaller than my hand for $5 a pc. They should’ve explained or had a picture. It’s extremely disappointing and upsetting to get home and realize I’m gonna have to make breakfast on our anniversary anyway. Service: Takeaway Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: $20–30 Food: 1 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito

michael-byrd-fern477
26.02.2025

Small town Cafe good food friendly and prompt service. Good atmosphere Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair ramp Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: $30–50 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito, Full Biscuits and Gravy Combo Vegetarian offerings: Clearly labelled vegetarian dishes Parking space: Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options: Free of charge street parking

FAQ

The restaurant offers free WiFi for its customers.

There is a TV / screen on-site where sports events are broadcast.

The rooms in the restaurant are wheelchair accessible and can also be used with a wheelchair or physical disabilities.

The restaurant accepts various credit cards.

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