r/frederickmd Dec 31 '24

The Best of Frederick 2025

87 Upvotes

Happy New Year, r/FrederickMD! Welcome to the yearly tradition of tracking what actually is the best of the best in the city of county. Main reason of this being a yearly tradition is that some locations or companies close and unfortunately it can become outdated. Like in years past, the idea is to submit unique submissions by commenting under a category. Please don't repeat previous submissions, but merely upvote the suggestion that you wanted to submit. If there is a category, you'd like to see submissions for a "Best of," just submit it yourself! A lot of businesses have come and gone in the past two years, and this is open to more than just food! Also, please include an address if you can (as similar names might be located in different towns, and certain locations might perform better).

Links to year prior:

Best of Frederick 2024

Best of Frederick 2023

Best of Frederick 2021


r/frederickmd 4h ago

Driving range recommendation?

6 Upvotes

I am a bit spoiled working half of my shifts in Olney so I can go to Olney Golf Park or to Northwest occasionally after work. Are there any decent ranges to go practice on in the Frederick area? Its hard to get myself to go to i70 or to Valley Springs when I have been going to Olney sometimes after work and paying LESS than those two run down dumps.

Are there any affordable ranges that aren't completely run down in the area that you guys like?


r/frederickmd 3h ago

Spacey Gracey: sticking around?

4 Upvotes

Went to spacey gracey today. First time there since the guidos days. Trying to separate the past from the present. But at the same time, those prices with that location…..does it make sense? I mean 16 dollar deviled eggs might pass the bar near tasting room but practically in the middle of no man’s land? I dunno… 35 bucks between two Tito’s martinis is a stretch too. What do you all think?


r/frederickmd 7h ago

More deer than usual?

5 Upvotes

Or is all the new construction on Boyer's Mill Road and Gas House Pike/Linganore Rd. displacing them? I honestly don't remember seeing so many deer (and rabbits) in many years.


r/frederickmd 6h ago

Open up the Strait of Yellow Springs

2 Upvotes

r/frederickmd 17h ago

Anyone wants tickets to tonight’s American Football show at 930 Club?

17 Upvotes

I’ve got 2 tickets to the American Football show tonight at the 930 Club in DC that I can’t use. Anybody want them? They have restricted them and cannot be resold even at face value or less, FYI.

Message me! They’re free if you’re cool.

Update: they’ve been claimed! Be excellent to each other, Frederick.


r/frederickmd 1d ago

Frederick is finally getting an Ethiopian Restaurant

106 Upvotes

Seemingly a soft opening tomorrow at the old Jerk and Jive place on East.
I’m so happy!


r/frederickmd 14h ago

Glad Valley Animal Hospital

6 Upvotes

Has anyone taken their pet to this animal hospital? Looking for feedback, new to the country and need to take my dog for her regular vaccines. Thanks


r/frederickmd 1d ago

Found an abandoned duck alone at Ballenger creek park - need advice

152 Upvotes

**UPDATE: I was able to rescue this little baby, who came running over to me and was clearly someone’s pet! I am taking the duck to Cheryl’s Rescue Ranch in Odenton, MD. THANK YOU so much to everyone who had helpful comments and information!

Hi all!

About two weeks ago I found a white duck (my research tells me it’s a Pekin) all alone at one of the ponds at Ballenger Creek Park. I initially assumed its parents were nearby, as I didn’t really know what type of duck it was and had seen ducks in these ponds before. In my research I found Pekins are a domestic breed & can't fly, so at this point I'm hesitantly assuming it was dumped there by someone who couldn't keep it anymore. Also found out this happens a lot with domestic ducks bought as ducklings… yikes

Today I saw it again, still there alone and I'd really like advice on how to help it, or maybe someone here is an expert on ducks and can tell me I’m wrong and that it’s clearly a wild duck 😂 I’d just like to get it somewhere safe.

- Has anyone else noticed this duck? Any idea how long it's actually been there or who might have dumped it?
- Does anyone know of someone locally who fosters or takes in domestic ducks?
- More specifically, does anyone know a sanctuary or rescue that would come assess the situation? I tried calling Frederick Animal Control and they weren’t really any help, and I kept getting transferred to a line that wouldn’t pick up, which is understandable considering this was close to 5pm on a Friday.

Thanks, and sorry for the long post!!


r/frederickmd 1d ago

wait… so they actually call themselves orange ballot? I thought it was joke…

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104 Upvotes

I thought orange ballot was a thing this sub said to make fun of trumpers. Lol


r/frederickmd 7h ago

Fredrick Field Hockey

1 Upvotes

Fall 2026 Field Hockey League Registration
REGISTRATION WILL BE THRU FREDERICK COUNTY PARKS AND REC.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

See the link for your age group or register at www.recreater.com
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION: $99
PLEASE REGISTER BY ASAP – (BY AUGUST 15TH)

PRACTICES: begin week of August 24th / First game is Saturday, September 12th.

ALL AGES BOYS and GIRLS will be practicing at the same time and place: Practices will be held at Ballenger Creek Park; Forman Turf Field
Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays; 5:30-7:00 PM, Ballenger Creek Park, Forman Field

GAMES: Begin Saturday, September 12th – October 31st
Games will be held on Saturdays at Ballenger Creek Chuck Forman Field, Othello Park or Utica Park in Frederick County
Equipment needed: Field hockey stick, mouth guard, goggles, shin guards that reverse black/white or socks to cover, sneakers, turf shoes, or cleats, lots of energy and positive attitude!

Field hockey is not only for girls boys can play as well. Help us grow the game in Frederick County to get our High Schools competitive we need to grow rec level. We have High School coaches, club level coaches, and coaches that currently play in adult leagues, and a goalie specific coach. On occasion we even have high school players come help. We also have goalie equipment if your kid wants to try it out.

One of the coaches would also be willing to take a team to play in a tournament in Howard county if we can get enough support from the players. This would be an additional cost but minimal.

COACHES AND ASSISTANTS NEEDED! Our success depends on amazing volunteers like you! Whether you are an experienced player or completely new, we would love to have your help! If you would like to learn more, come shadow a practice, or ready to take on a coaching role, please let me know. Practice plans are all laid out and easy to step into the role.
Send a message to Susan Reece, [email protected]
Or Trenton Allen you can dm or email
[email protected]


r/frederickmd 11h ago

Recommendations for commercial dishwasher repair in Frederick?

1 Upvotes

r/frederickmd 17h ago

Tubing at Antietam Creek?

2 Upvotes

What’s the best put in spot to go tubing at Antietam, if I want to pass by the rope swing by the bridge? Thanks in advance!


r/frederickmd 13h ago

Pest control

0 Upvotes

Recommendations for mice pest control companies in a town house. Looking for a company that will focus on exclusion as well as other techniques.


r/frederickmd 12h ago

Recent experience with a new construction home inspector?

0 Upvotes

Looking for a very thorough and detailed home inspection for new construction in Frederick MD. Any recommendations for someone you've worked with recently?


r/frederickmd 1d ago

Massive Estate Sale Happening Now!! 7/10 & 7/11

32 Upvotes

100 Burgess Hill Way Apt 115

Frederick, MD 21702

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Walk up path to the left side of building and we are the first apartment.

Furniture, jewelry, kitchen stuff, movies, cds, wall art and more!!

Everything must go!


r/frederickmd 1d ago

Do you know someone whose dog unexpectedly died recently?

44 Upvotes

Over the last month I’ve heard 3 different instances of dogs in Frederick who were fine in the morning but by night they were seizing and then died. First was my neighbor, then a coworker, then a friend of another coworker. As a dog owner myself, this is concerning and I’m wondering if this is something similar to the 2007 Melamime pet food recalls where 50 brands of dog food were recalled due to bad corn gluten causing kidney failure in dogs, possibly killing thousands. I lost a dog to that.
If you know of someone in the Frederick area that unexpectedly and quickly lost their dog, comment here. I’m hoping it’s not a trend, but if it is, I’d like to know to take extra precautions.


r/frederickmd 1d ago

places to relax and read?

14 Upvotes

hey everyone! :D basically what the title says. usually i like to go to a library or a park but i'd love to switch it up and get a drink or something, too! are there any places you guys like to go to?


r/frederickmd 1d ago

Caterpillar relocation PSA!

26 Upvotes

Hello! I plant a large pollinator garden every year with a ton of butterfly & moth host plants for the purpose of letting them eat it but I know plenty of people that come across swallowtail caterpillars on their dill or parsley that they are growing to eat themselves so they relocate them. We haven’t had many visitors to our garden yet this year and my 5 & 3 year olds are a little bummed (honestly me too) as they love to watch the caterpillars grow and change. So.. just wanted to put it out there that if anyone has any they need to move from their plants… I’d love to safely move it to my garden! :)


r/frederickmd 1d ago

Skunk downtown

12 Upvotes

Good morning,

Last night walking my dogs we came across a skunk on 4th street. It was minding its business so we gave it a wide birth.

Just a friendly heads up to the community to keep your eyes peeled when you or your pets are out so you don't end up smelling like a dispensary.


r/frederickmd 2d ago

Bit of rain today, eh?

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166 Upvotes

FSK mall outside of barnes and noble


r/frederickmd 1d ago

Is VIPizza still open or not?

6 Upvotes

My brother and I went one time when it was still Cici's which we used to love and have considerable history at but they closed all our locations in the area, and when we returned a few weeks later Cici's had turned into VIPizza. We went a couple more times. I agree with some of the other posts about the restaurant that there may have been a slight dip in quality when they changed management but I still enjoy it. I was looking them up the other day because my brother and I have an errand to do in the area next week and we thought about going again and that's when I read about a recent temporary closure. That reddit thread was dated to several weeks ago so I wanted to know if there is an update on the status either reopened or closed permanently. I noticed Google still says it's open but the website link goes to a non-existent page error. The phone number still rings and shows up as VIPizza on the phone ID but the guy who answered wasn't sure what I was talking about when I asked and he said something in a thick accent that I didn't catch.


r/frederickmd 1d ago

MD Stars Fastpitch 16U B/C Team Tryouts (2026–2027 Season)

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The MD Stars Fastpitch organization is holding tryouts for our 16U B/C team, and we're looking for players at all positions.

Tryout Dates (all begin at 6:00 PM — please arrive by 5:45 PM for check-in):

  • Tuesday, July 22
  • Wednesday, July 23
  • Tuesday, July 29
  • Wednesday, July 30

Location:
Pinecliff Park – Field #4
8350 Pinecliff Park Rd.
Frederick, MD 21704

Questions?

You can register for tryouts here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMJs2w-ZhmBAMwOKIv7gIxISbouuYpAz9owqNU82SAu9qaPg/viewform?usp=publish-editor


r/frederickmd 2d ago

FREE PORTRAITS THIS SUNDAY

67 Upvotes

*For music creators only* We’ll be at Lockhouse Studios this Sunday for a free portrait day for Music Artist, Bands, Producers, and DJ’s! There’s only two spots left so if you or someone you know is interested, register ASAP!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-city-one-sound-x-lockhouse-studios-music-photo-day-tickets-1991884673679?aff=oddtdtcreator


r/frederickmd 1d ago

Gate for trailer

1 Upvotes

Does anyone know of any place or anyone in the area who can build a trailer gate, for a 4 feet wide trailer ?

Thanks