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    Gabe's Café

    4.3 (161 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Ambiance - Midwest nice meets South of the Border. You will understand when you come. Unique setting and very welcoming. Service - With a smile! Everyone from the hostess, waitress, and cook were congenial and attentive. Food - Both breakfast entrees we ordered were above par (which is average if you are a golfer so skip the metaphor). Very good! I am anxious to return for a lunch, and then again to try their dinner entrees.

    Devil huevos rancheros. They pack a spicy punch. Yum!
    Kathryn O.

    This place is small, noisy and packed with people...that's a good thing! It's a cozy diner with a small town feel and very friendly servers. My mom had a roast beef sandwich and I had the devil huevos rancheros. The jalepenos, chorizo and chile pack a fantastic spicy punch. Overall a fun place and we'll go back. One word of advice: don't go close to closing. They start cleaning and the smell of disinfectant is very strong.

    Hue bod with jalapeños and chorizo wow it's great
    Tim M.

    Great food, even better service. the food is consistently good. If you haven't tried Gabe's try it you'll be a regular.

    The waiting area and restaurant.
    DeAngelo W.

    Frederick has some quaint little spots to take in the small town vibe, and Gabe's is one of them. Walking up to and into the establishment it screams local. We were greeted and seated w/n a minute. Our waitress had a smile on her face every time she interacted with us and others. The interior has an open industrial vibe. The acoustics are good enough to enjoy a conversation at your own table w/o being too distracted. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros. The food was made to order, but we had it w/n about 10-15 mins. The green chili, beans, eggs, tortillas, and hash browns were a solid team that formed a solid Huevos Rancheros. The star was definitely the green chili which was loaded with flavor. If you're up in the Frederick area, want a solid breakfast and be amongst the locals stop in and grab a bite!

    Clean
    Mike F.

    This place is outstanding! Food is good. Service is good, what a great little diner. I will be back and highly recommend it.

    Fish and chips
    Mary C.

    Only came here because there was a wait at Georgia Boy's. Definitely won't be back. I got fish and chips. The oil needs to be changed. Tasted like old funky oil. The fish wasn't any better than frozen fish. Coleslaw was bland. Took forever and everything we ordered was fried or a sandwich. The server was nice so that's why I gave 2 stars. I don't know how they stay open.

    The take-out breakfast burrito purchased on 12/22/2024, and verified by the staff to be "how they're made."

    Though I've been a fan of Gabe's since moving to Frederick almost three years ago, their take-out breakfast burritos that they so proudly advertise on the front window are now laughable. I've gotten them before and they've been decent. But, not joking - see what you get, below, for $5. I even went back to verify - the very polite hostess advised that's the take-out burrito size (I didn't want a refund or anything; I just wanted to know if there'd been a mistake). If this is a cost saving measure for better margins on take-out burritos, Gabe's may be best to get out of the takeout game since this just pisses off loyal, usually sit-down customers. For a take-out breakfast burrito, you're better off going to Santiago's for $3.60 or a food truck for $6 (both not far off from Tipple and Colorado). For full clarity, the staff is always very friendly, welcoming, and professional. The food options on the rest of the menu are still great.

    Meat lovers skillet
    Pam C.

    Food is absolutely awesome. And the service is great as well Will definitely be returning

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    9 years ago

    Probably my all time favorite breakfast skillet, and one of my favorite spots to get breakfast

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    8 years ago

    We are local and eat here weekly. Can't describe how good the food and people are. Highly recommended.

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    Loved the service, the green Chile was fabulous and French toast excellent. Small and quaint restaurant.

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    Had the Reuben. Pastrami was lean and well made. Fries were crisp and tasty. Definitely a winner!

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    11 years ago

    Great place for a quick breakfast! Very friendly staff! We are from out of town so we're happy to find a small local joint for breakfast!

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    10 years ago

    The waitresses Ray and Bernadette are on the ball here, hard working girls, Food good and fast. Gabe's skillet is my favorite for breakfast.

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    Great food and excellent service. The pancakes were outstanding. The wait staff attentive. The best eggs and chicken fried steak

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    9 years ago

    we love Gabes all the wait staff is amazing, friendly, and fast. The food is always good and hot. They have the best coffee!

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    8 years ago

    Very tasty food at all times of the day at a decent price , hope they do start to serve dinner here soon.

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    11 years ago

    Good food, good service, nice to have American food close by. Everyone is friendly. we go there often.

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    10 years ago

    Good food & staff much like the old truck stop we use to love... hope it can hang in there with new changes coming.

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