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    Gabe's Café

    4.3 (161 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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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!

    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.

    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.

    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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    2 years ago

    Great place to grab breakfast in old town Frederick! Everyone who works there is so nice.

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    Good food and service for a fair price. Worth the drive for breakfast a couple of times now from Longmont.

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    Outstanding breakfast! If you leave hungry it's your own fault! They also make very good Bloody Mary's and screwdrivers.

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    4 years ago

    Good food, pretty good staff and consistent. I have never had a bad meal here. Best breakfast place out in this area.

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    4 years ago

    Great little diner, many breakfast items to choose from, you won't go home hungry, located in Frederick, friendly and courteous waitstaff.

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    4 years ago

    For sure worth getting off the beaten path for! Big menu with lots of options. Plus Fredrick is a quaint town.

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    Great place!! Great food!! Big plates. Will go back!! Thanks guys.. people are wonderful . Thanks talk about this place

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    5 years ago

    Great local diner feel. Service was great, food was yummy and the my coffee cup was never empty. We'll absolutely be back

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    Very fast and friendly service with good food. Have only had their breakfast there the few times we have gone. Definitely will be back.

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