You get exactly what you think you're getting from a basement dive bar on a main street: cheap eats, rowdy atmosphere, and some great stories to tell. Driving through the area late at night, we stumbled across Wag's with a craving for burgers. Though we weren't there to drink since we had a drive ahead of us, we loved watching the other patrons enjoying the bar scene. With daily specials and a great basement vibe, I can see why people love Wags. As for the food: the burger was just alright - but what can you expect when your meal is less than $10 per person? It honestly was perfect for the price point. The Wag Burger claimed to have a special sauce but we didn't taste it, which was fine because the burger was juicy, greasy, and hit the spot. The Philly cheese steak had a bit more flavor than the burger and was also a solid choice. Fries are fresh and made in-house, and I appreciated that you can salt them yourself and decide what toppings you might want to add. The menu is honestly huge for a dive bar, and all the food was solid. Shoutout to the staff here because after hearing how some drunk customers were treating them, they deserve all the tips in the world. Despite the staff being berated, dealing with intoxicated patrons threatening to run around nude, all while waiting tables with ease and kindness - you all deserve raises. read more

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Ice. 14° and very windy and we are at an outdoor ice sculpture walk! They were all creative and wonderful but it was hard to get a pictures of them because I had to take my gloves off. I love how some people made signs that said ICE not wanted at the Ice Festival. Joe and I stopped at a place called Wags to get warm and a late lunch. You had to go down some steps to enter this basement bar/ restaurant. It was a toss between Fells Point meets Peabody book club. Joe was entirely intimidated. Dark, dingy, crowded with everyone from bikers, to Boomers to yuppies to kids. Luckily, a couple was getting up and we found a table. Joe actually ordered a cocktail apple cranberry whiskey, LOL. The Waitresses were scurrying around efficiently and we were able to place our order. The menu looked like bistro comfort food that I found on Yelp as we were leaving the Glass Warehouse close by. We had no idea what to expect but walking downtown Frederick on Market Street is always a pleasure. The food and the service were outstanding! Totally exceeded our expectations. The quality, quantity and value for your buck totally unexpected. And Joe went from being intimidated to inspired! Joe liked Wags so much that he left a $30 tip, which doesn't seem unusual but the bill was only $40 including drinks! On the way out I shook hands with a guy named Carlos who introduced himself as one of the owners . I observed him wearing every hat, from serving food to scraping plates and cleaning. if I have to drag my man to my glass Warehouse almost 2 hours away from home I better feed him, LOL we will definitely be back. Gr8 vibes, gr8 food, gr8 service on the down low. Took a chance and was pleasantly surprised. #WAGS #WAGSWAITRESSESROCK #FREDERICKMD #BESTSMALLTOWNFREDERICKMD #anythinginstainedglassc read more

A classic dive bar done exactly right. I had to bring my best friend here for what I still consider the best burger in Frederick--and I'm happy to report it absolutely lives up to the memory. I was a little nervous since it had been a few years, but the moment we walked in, I knew: nothing has changed (and that's a very good thing). After descending the stairs into this cozy basement gem, we were immediately greeted with smiles and a warm, welcoming "hello!" We were seated in the back by the fireplace--perfection on a cold day and instantly set the tone for a relaxed, intimate experience. We kicked things off with a couple of Raging Bitch beers because... girls' day of shopping obviously requires it . Then came the main event: burgers, medium rare. And WOW. They were cooked perfectly. Juicy, flavorful, and clearly made with high-quality ground beef. The seasoning was spot-on--complementary, never overpowering--and I love that they keep the condiments simple so the beef truly shines. And when that hot juice runs down your hand, you know it's gonna be GOOD to the last bite! And let's talk fries: hot, crispy, and dusted with just the right amount of Old Bay. Not too much, not too little--absolute perfection. If you're looking for an authentic, cozy dive bar vibe with genuinely great food, this place delivers every single time. No frills, no nonsense--just comfort, character, and one killer burger. We'll definitely be back. read more

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This is the perfect basement dive bar with great food and a fantastic price. Their burgers and hand cut fries are outstanding and only about $10. The burger is very plump, juicy, and flavorful. The club sandwich is also really good. Their drink prices are the best in town and the service is also top notch. It can get a little busy sometimes and it isn't an overly large place, so get there early. read more

I've had Patty Melts and Blue Cheese burgers and awesome fries here so many times.... Wags is an institution, with a genuine history of an underground Speakeasy at this location during prohibition Nothing fancy. It's just a great bar with great food and good prices. Have a burger here! read more

Wag's Restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Delicious great price great service. Rest of Frederick should take a page from them. read more

Wag's Restaurant - Also best prices it's amazing . Thank u I'll be back - Burgers Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

I'll start this by saying it was a busy night. When we finally got a table the server walked by us three times and said she'd get to us soon. I finally had to ask her if she was ever going to take our order to which she made a remark...I think trying to be funny but it wasn't to me. The food was subpar at best for the price. I definitely wouldn't recommend and for sure have no clue what the hype is because I for sure didn't see it..which is sad cause I was really happy to have finally gotten to try this place. I won't be back ever. read more

Best dive in Frederick, one of my favorite bars in the world. Great bartenders, great burgers, $3 yuengling, and you can play pull tab bets at the bar. read more

Cool dive bar with a full bar (no drink menu) and decent burgers that come with chips. Good prices. Was pretty packed so service took a while. read more

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This place is not all that. If you don't like beef, don't come here. There were ZERO chicken dishes on the menu and only a BLT as a beef alternative. The fries were greasy too and the service is not great. The weirdest part was about a side of ranch. We like ranch with our fries, so we asked for some when they came to the table. The waitress brought two small containers of ranch to the table. When the bill arrived, we were surprised to see a charge of $2.50 for "side of ranch". Really??!!? Since when do restaurants charge for ranch? Lots of other better places in Frederick to go to. read more

Tuesday and deci and mandi always make my day! Always remember me and make me feel welcome and taken care of. Love this place!

Wags is a great place, it's Wags! You are in a basement but that is the cool vive. Service is very good and although the menu is mostly sandwiches that's what you come here for. Try a bowl of the Wags fries. The cheese steaks are fantastic and if you love roast beef, this is your place. Be careful you could walk right by it and miss this gem. read more

Wag's Restaurant - Entrance to Wags - Burgers Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

I popped in here to grab food to take home after Frederick night out. I had never been here before, but they had a sign outside advertising their specials. The fried fish platter caught my eye as I am a pescatarian. I went in to order, one staff member was okay and the other was very welcoming. The atmosphere was great, reminiscent of a pub, small, lively, rustic and galley shaped. After waiting 30 minutes for my one platter, paying 16.95 plus a 20% tip, my food was ready. It was brought to me and placed on the bar, dirty container, no bag, no napkins, no silverware, which is not how the previous to go order was presented. I grabbed my container and drove the 3 miles home only to sit down to eat and open the container to what is shown in the photo, very little fries and 2 small overcooked dry pieces of clearly frozen fish. After breaking one piece of fish in half, I could not eat the food. I wish that I had taken the extra hour, gone to the grocery store, and prepared the meal myself. It would have been cheaper and edible. I am extremely disappointed and will not return. Maybe this review will help someone else avoid wasting their money and ending their night hungry. read more

Wag's Restaurant - Fried Fish Platter (haddock) - Burgers Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

I agree that you wouldn't realize this place was there without help. Basement restaurant/bar. The service was great. The Bartender was running the whole place which was impressive. The food was average. I got the roast beef with wag sauce. My wife got a burger. They were just ok. Sorry I forgot to take a picture read more

My server Tuesday was really awesome. She took time to learn my name. I came here because it kept popping up on the Best Burger lists, but I ended up ordering the Pit Beef, and I got fries instead of chips. I would totes come back. read more

Wag's Restaurant - Pit beef sandwhich made how Tuesday eats hers - Burgers Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Very hole a hole in the wall, or in this case, in the basement. If it wasn't for yelp, we likely would not have even found the place. Its pretty dim inside too, they really went for the basement speakeasy vibe. Service was friendly- we were seated quickly and taken care of the entire time. Side note- if you have a party of more than four, you may have to split up your tables- there are no large tables available. The burgers were quite good- well seasoned, cooked to the temps we wanted. For the kids, they offered to split a regular burger for us since they didn't have a kids menu, and it was the perfect size for them. We asked for fries too and got a sizeable portion that were quite tasty as well. Its a nice spot to stop at in the town once you can find it! read more

Holy moly, GREAT burgers! I had already heard Wag's had good burgers and had been wanting to try it out for myself. My husband and I decided to come here for lunch in a Monday because we were craving...yep you guessed it: burgers! As you may have heard, as we did, it is located in a downstairs...storefront? Basement? Pub? Doesn't matter. Walking in, it is a small, dimly lit dining and bar area. The appearance is clean and reminded me of London pubs a bit. Good for groups of 2-4. I ordered the sour cream mushroom burger, added bacon, and my husband got the double bacon cheeseburger. We also got the lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo addition as well as a side of wags fries to share (the burgers normally come with a side of potato chips). Both cooked medium. I thoroughly enjoyed my burger and all the fixings!! It tasted homemade but better. It was nicely seasoned and very juicy. My husband said he really enjoyed his burger and appreciated that the bacon was "real" as well as nicely crispy. Our server was Casey, I believe, and she is awesome! She is extremely friendly and made sure to check on us frequently whiled we dined but not overbearing. Overall a great experience and we will be back. Maybe next time we'll bring our kids! Lol. read more

Wag's Restaurant - Sour cream mushroom burger with added bacon. Delish! - Burgers Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Great food and itimate atmosphere. Know for some of the best burgers in Frederick. Serves liquor. read more

Wag's Restaurant - Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

This little diamond in the rough surprised me. You have to walk down a small flight of stairs from the street like going into someone's basement. It was the middle of the afternoon, so I assumed it would only be me and maybe a regular local at the end of the bar. Boy was I surprised to see it was packed with people. Not a huge place but still had a decent size crowd. I barely managed to get a seat at the bar. Looking at the menu it's clear they specialize in burgers, although there's still plenty of other options to pick from. Their burgers are 1/4 oz so I ordered the double cheeseburger and their homemade fries. It did not disappoint. Juicy and delicious and their fries are legit. Speaking with the owner he informed me that the burgers are made fresh at a local farm, which is great to hear. If you're in the mood for a good burger and in the area it's a must stop. Only reason for the 4 and not 5 star is because of the slow service. Probably because of being busy but still took longer than reasonable to get a drink when I'm sitting in front of you and only have to pop a top. read more

Slow service. Poor draft selection. Overrated small food menu.... ...but awesome. A warm basement bar with kinda cool kinda funky all friendly customers and staff. No complaints. Cone here for a pint of lager to chat with your best bud. read more

Wag's Restaurant - Cheeseburger. Not an award winner but not bad and priced fair. - Burgers Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Probably one of the Top 5 cheeseburgers I have ever had! I am a big fan of simple foods done right, and this fit the bill! Good patty, good cheese, good bun, good fries, good everything! Service and ambiance are great as well! Def a great option! read more

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Service was fast and friendly. Atmosphere was comfortable. The food was excellent and the prices were fair. Good burgers and fries! We were in and out in about 45 minutes which was exactly what we needed, but it is also a place to linger. Worth a stop! read more

This is old school Frederick & I love it! The atmosphere, our server - all just great! I could go on & on about how cool everything is but I'll stick to the food & why Wags gets 5 I ordered the Porky's Dairy Bull on a hard roll. Let me tell you it was absolutely one of the best sandwiches I've ever had & I consider myself a sandwich connoisseur. The steak was steak, the cheese was perfectly melted- just enough Mayo..... I ate in silence in total joy. My darling got the Patty Melt which was great but not compared to my divine Porky's the Dairy Bull. Such a cool place - they even have a cocktail of the day. And the service was great - I can't wait to go back. read more

Wag's Restaurant - Porky The Dairy Bull - Burgers Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

I made it here because of my fb friend/sis Listen Linda!! . She's a native she & her husband come here she said they have bomb ass burgers and drinks!!...Our waitress was Dez!, it's ambience's is very packed tight, intimate date night but also gives you a down home feeling and I'm all for those!. It's down steps like a private entry way house vibe!. There's not too much seating and the bar Is right there someone's ass is sitting a few feet away if you look over . They definitely make it work!!. The Bar tender /possible owner David maybe his name I heard him speak on the history of the place to another couple and I fell in love even more. I ordered the Double cheeseburger with the works!! For 10.50!!! which comes with a side of chips, bf got a roast beef bacon and cheese!, we shared a small fry (which was a pile up not small at all)!! They were delicious and the burger patty was Flavorful!!!!! which I haven't been able to find at other burger joints. The burger was absolutely amazing full of flavor, smoked grilled sear unmatched!!! Now I see why they've been known for their burgers for 30 years!! . Definitely Diners, Drive-ins, Dives worthy!! If they haven't already!!..this place is an absolute down-home Gem!! , the bathroom doors are even designed differently it's cute!. The staff is so welcoming in every sense of , I'd absolutely recommend this place!! It's a little distance but definitely worth it!! And garage parking is 2.00$!!!! you definitely can't beat that!! Do definitely check it out!! even if it's not your hometown!! read more

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Enjoyed a great lunch at Wag's today. I worked here in the 80's. The new owners haven't changed a thing, and I mean that in the best way possible. Awesome food, prices and service. If you've never been, go. If you haven't been in a while, go. Thanks for a blast from the past. Tell John Wagner that Lorin Kilby said hello! read more

Visited for the first time recently for dinner. This is a great pub/bar to hang out with friends, watch a game, etc. The food was very good and the service was great. Be warned: while I thoroughly enjoyed the burger, I found it a little thin. Then I was told I could get a double! Rest assured I will get a double on my next visit, and there definitely WILL be a next visit. read more

I've been here before and liked it. Today we stopped in. I have an Italian sub. My wife lets call her Kim had a steak and cheese. These things are huge with so much meat it's crazy. Our server's name was Tuesday. She said that's the only day she doesn't work. She was very friendly and helpful. She was right there if we needed anything. I really like the atmosphere here. The menu was full of good food I had trouble deciding what to get. Give them a try. Check out the happy hour prices on the sign out front. You won't be disappointed. read more

Wag's Restaurant - Specials - Burgers Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Jen was amazing! She was so thoughtful and accommodating. She gave us a mystery shot that we collectively named the JWOWW. I would recommend Wag's to anyone passing through Frederick!! read more

On our way back from a great cycling weekend over on the GAP trail. My wife found this place in a search, read the reviews, and off 70 we dashed in search of the burger and fries all other reviews rave on. It was a busy Saturday. I've never been downtown here, quite busy, wonderful hustle and energy. Parking was tough, we drove around a bit, found a roadside parking spot, fed the meter and walked. The burgers were very nice, hand formed, cooked as we ordered, simple, good bun, fresh toppings. The fries are also very good. The staff is friendly, efficient. We would certainly come back again if in the area. There are no issues with the place, the food, the prices. So why not a five? We read through the reviews, and while many said the decor was old/dated [it is]. No one, not a single person mentioned the black elephant in the room, the gloomy, dim truth of the lighting. Remember that thankfully brief period of time where every fedora wearing film school grad thought that dark = artistic...yeah like that. This would be a great place to take ; - A witness protection client - A whistleblower - A date with "a great personality" - A 50s movie monster (think about it) I didn't ask, but I can only guess this is a choice by the owner(s). It's an interesting choice and must work for their normal clientle of molemen hiding from Superman. Trust me, pictures do not reflect what it is actually like in the basement bar. The digital camera's (and autoflash) compensate in ways that our eyes cannot. Do go eat here, it's good- just be prepared to trust what you feel on your plate, and check that the person you walk out with is who you arrived with. read more

Wag's Restaurant - From our table towards restrooms - Burgers Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Really enjoyed this place. With one beer on tap it was a good choice. A little bar with a lot of history. I loved the bathrooms but they were confusing. Hahaha. read more

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My favorite place for sure , my go to place in downtown. It's a gem of Frederick downtown!! Very affordable and friendly staff. It could be a little slower service as they are always busy, but it's totally worth it to try out. The fries and burgers are good, reasonable price. Their happy hour is very good deal from 3-7pm Monday through Saturday (love it!), especially a dollar draft beer on Monday and Tuesday. They only serve draft yuengling or bottles, but I like Yeungling anyways. read more

great food....always packed...excellent prices on rail drinks. we were fortunate to go on a Friday evening and got a table as soon as we walked in. read more

We stopped for lunch , place was very nice and cozy , our waitress Tuesday was phenomenal! She greeted everyone who walked in, she was very friendly and had great food suggestions . I had soup special - which was Dutch potato and it was so delicious , I even ordered a bowl to go! Restaurant is not very visible from the street but absolutely a gem read more

Wag's Restaurant - Dutch potato soup - Burgers Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Pretty chill place located in downtown Frederick that I found while walking around. I can't speak on the food, but i enjoyed the bartender and the happy hour. Please come in and enjoy a few drinks and remember, tip your bartender. read more

Wag's Restaurant - people sitting at the bar - Burgers Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Haven't had a burger & fries this good in ages. We got the Wag Burger, and it's a great combination of their special sauce, cheese & onions on the burger. Generous with the fries portion too. Very reasonably priced. read more

Super friendly place, really great prices. Beer and drinks the cheapest I found out here. read more

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Me, my husband and a couple friends who frequently visit wags, visited Friday night. Our bartender Jen was extremely inattentive. We sat at the bar top and on 2 occasions waited over 15minutes to get served. She disappeared once or twice or was busy talking to other people, it was hard to get her attention. We ended up leaving after 2 drinks and opted to go somewhere else instead. I understand it was a Friday night and it was a little busy, but with 2 bartenders (one of which wouldn't serve us because she said we were Jen's customers) and a server in such a small establishment, you shouldn't have to wait 15+ minutes to get served. She was nice, and friendly but I wouldn't go back if she was bartending. read more

Stopped in just before 5:00 pm on a recent Friday and it was already packed but we were able to get a table. We planned to order a burger, but because we had a heavier lunch decided to go lighter. Got a baby chef salad with ham. It was huge and delicious. I'd order it again. By the time we left, there was a line of customers out the door waiting for a table. Need to go back earlier in the day on a day off to get a burger. read more

Jen was AMAZING! My cousin and I came and we loved her! She was so sweet, attentive, and gave us a yummy mystery shot now referred to as the "JWow"!!!! WE LOVE YOU JEN read more

Love the environment, where it's down stairs, below the competition. ;-) Burger was good, chicken salad wrap was good. Staff were friendly. Fries are cut fresh there. Definitely something to check out if looking for something different. read more

Wag's Restaurant - Chili Burger - really good. - Burgers Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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