We had never eaten there before and live in Anne Arundel county and went to Hagerstown to pick up bunk beds for our grandchildren. I googled good places to eat in Hagerstown before we left to surprise my wife with lunch . We went and the food was excellent . The blackened jumbo lump crab grilled cheese was amazing and the blueberry Brie Turkey sandwich was also amazing and for an appetizer we had the ahi tuna !! Everything was delicious and we are so happy we came ! All the staff were happy and nice . If I am ever in that area I will always make it a point to go there and eat 😎😀
Cori TD
Had a really bad experience on Tuesday, 11/4. Loaded tots came out partially frozen, crab rangoons warm, not hot at all. I sent them back. Waitress tried to make it right by comping, second set was ok. The To Die For Chicken was not hot either, the rice not cooked through, and no taste in the sauce. The chicken was rubbery and tasted the same as what my son ordered on his chicken Chipotle pasta, which was drowned in tasteless sauce. My other son had the mussels and shrimp in red sauce. He refused to eat after a few bites, the red sauce tasted tinny, metallic. We were done and I would have complained more, but my son was embarrassed we were sending back food. Not something we normally do. Hope it was an off night, but this is the second time we've had a bad experience.
Linda Spitzer Moser
Had a wonderful lunch today. Crab grilled cheese with sweet potatoes was so good. Had the best server I have ever had. Trent was amazing. Very efficient and very kind to 3 old ladie
Charlotte Rinderknecht
Food is so good and service was great. You'll find him in a strip mall but wow what food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rose Cogle
The food and experience are always great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan
BRING BACK THE CHORIZO DIP!!!!!!
Stacey Zawatski
Food , service, drinks , atmosphere all amazing!!! The bueberry cobler sangria is a must try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kandace Moye
Don't let the outside fool you as soon as you walk in you think you're in a different place I promise you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Blazek
Stopped for lunch and had a pleasant meal. The service was great and the food arrived in a timely manner. I had a Reuben. The meat tasted ok but a little dry. The sauerkraut was not sour at all, in fact it was bland and tasteless. Thankfully, my dining companion had an excess of pickled onions on her food and gave some to me to help, which they did as they were needed due to the “meh” ‘kraut. The marble rye had just been toasted instead of the whole sandwich being grilled. Ah well…would go back with a group or if it was the only place open.
We had dinner, last night, at Rik’s Café in Hagerstown, and it was a fantastic experience. Our waitress, Maddie, was personable, attentive, and genuinely fun. She rolled right along with my husband’s sense of humor, keeping the laughs going both ways — it set the tone for a relaxed and enjoyable evening.
For drinks, my husband ordered a diet soda with no ice, and I went with their Dirty Martini Local. It was beautifully prepared and garnished with three plump blue-cheese stuffed olives in each glass. The balance was spot-on — I enjoyed one before dinner and had to order a second after the meal because it was that good.
We started with a caprese salad that was anything but ordinary — the prosciutto and avocado additions made it fresh, flavorful, and just perfect to share. For my entrée, I ordered the crab cakes with jasmine rice and collard greens. The crab cakes were flawless — big clumps of crab, cooked beautifully, and complemented with tartar sauce that tied everything together. My husband ordered the bison burger, stacked with pickled onions and a bacon-flavored aioli. It came with house-made Old Bay spiced chips, which added just the right crunch and seasoning. The burger looked incredible, and from the bite I sampled, it was mighty tasty. He loved it.
The atmosphere sealed the deal. Even at 8:30 p.m. on a weeknight (they close at 9:30), the dining room still had about six tables filled, from couples to larger groups. The bar is stunning — spacious, with a comfortable couch seating area and vintage-style cabinets that give it an old-fashioned, authentic feel, even though it’s tucked in a plaza. Food came out lightning fast and cooked to perfection, which honestly surprised us in the best way.
We would absolutely return. In fact, we drove down from Syracuse and it was absolutely worth the stop. Highly recommend Rik’s Café to anyone passing through Hagerstown — without question a five-star experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Swartz
Best restaurant in Hagerstown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Noel Eldridge
A nice place for a good lunch. Probably good for dinner too. Menu has lots of options.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary-Ellen Rodgers
Excellent place for a great meal with delicious food, friendly staff and great atmosphere.
We had never eaten there before and live in Anne Arundel county and went to Hagerstown to pick up bunk beds for our grandchildren. I googled good places to eat in Hagerstown before we left to surprise my wife with lunch . We went and the food was excellent . The blackened jumbo lump crab grilled cheese was amazing and the blueberry Brie Turkey sandwich was also amazing and for an appetizer we had the ahi tuna !! Everything was delicious and we are so happy we came ! All the staff were happy and nice . If I am ever in that area I will always make it a point to go there and eat 😎😀
Had a really bad experience on Tuesday, 11/4. Loaded tots came out partially frozen, crab rangoons warm, not hot at all. I sent them back. Waitress tried to make it right by comping, second set was ok. The To Die For Chicken was not hot either, the rice not cooked through, and no taste in the sauce. The chicken was rubbery and tasted the same as what my son ordered on his chicken Chipotle pasta, which was drowned in tasteless sauce. My other son had the mussels and shrimp in red sauce. He refused to eat after a few bites, the red sauce tasted tinny, metallic. We were done and I would have complained more, but my son was embarrassed we were sending back food. Not something we normally do. Hope it was an off night, but this is the second time we've had a bad experience.
Had a wonderful lunch today. Crab grilled cheese with sweet potatoes was so good. Had the best server I have ever had. Trent was amazing. Very efficient and very kind to 3 old ladie
Food is so good and service was great. You'll find him in a strip mall but wow what food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food and experience are always great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BRING BACK THE CHORIZO DIP!!!!!!
Food , service, drinks , atmosphere all amazing!!! The bueberry cobler sangria is a must try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don't let the outside fool you as soon as you walk in you think you're in a different place I promise you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped for lunch and had a pleasant meal. The service was great and the food arrived in a timely manner. I had a Reuben. The meat tasted ok but a little dry. The sauerkraut was not sour at all, in fact it was bland and tasteless. Thankfully, my dining companion had an excess of pickled onions on her food and gave some to me to help, which they did as they were needed due to the “meh” ‘kraut. The marble rye had just been toasted instead of the whole sandwich being grilled. Ah well…would go back with a group or if it was the only place open.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great little American bistro. The is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Chesapeake, Fries, Chesapeake Cheesesteak
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We had dinner, last night, at Rik’s Café in Hagerstown, and it was a fantastic experience. Our waitress, Maddie, was personable, attentive, and genuinely fun. She rolled right along with my husband’s sense of humor, keeping the laughs going both ways — it set the tone for a relaxed and enjoyable evening.
For drinks, my husband ordered a diet soda with no ice, and I went with their Dirty Martini Local. It was beautifully prepared and garnished with three plump blue-cheese stuffed olives in each glass. The balance was spot-on — I enjoyed one before dinner and had to order a second after the meal because it was that good.
We started with a caprese salad that was anything but ordinary — the prosciutto and avocado additions made it fresh, flavorful, and just perfect to share. For my entrée, I ordered the crab cakes with jasmine rice and collard greens. The crab cakes were flawless — big clumps of crab, cooked beautifully, and complemented with tartar sauce that tied everything together. My husband ordered the bison burger, stacked with pickled onions and a bacon-flavored aioli. It came with house-made Old Bay spiced chips, which added just the right crunch and seasoning. The burger looked incredible, and from the bite I sampled, it was mighty tasty. He loved it.
The atmosphere sealed the deal. Even at 8:30 p.m. on a weeknight (they close at 9:30), the dining room still had about six tables filled, from couples to larger groups. The bar is stunning — spacious, with a comfortable couch seating area and vintage-style cabinets that give it an old-fashioned, authentic feel, even though it’s tucked in a plaza. Food came out lightning fast and cooked to perfection, which honestly surprised us in the best way.
We would absolutely return. In fact, we drove down from Syracuse and it was absolutely worth the stop. Highly recommend Rik’s Café to anyone passing through Hagerstown — without question a five-star experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best restaurant in Hagerstown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A nice place for a good lunch. Probably good for dinner too. Menu has lots of options.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent place for a great meal with delicious food, friendly staff and great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes
Wow, what a Mahi Reuben. Well done.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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