Cafe Nola

I had breakfast at 9am on a Tuesday, Dec., 2024 at Cafe Nola. It wasn't really that busy. Every employee in the restaurant was around 20 years old. There didn't appear to be anyone in charge. I'm guessing if I asked for a manager, I would have been out of luck. I ordered the shrimp and grits. This was probably the worst shrimp and grits I've ever had. The grits and shrimp had zero seasoning or flavor and the sausauge tasted old, cheap and also bland. They tossed some sauteed cherry tomatoes in it also, and they were also bland. I've had delicious shrimp and grits, or at least pretty good shrimp and grits at various places. Most places season their shrimp and have a flavorful sauce that mixes well with the grits, but I was highly dissapointed. No sauce or anything. Just straight from the box and bag flavor. I'm guessing they had a cook in the kitchen with zero cooking experience or was following instructions from a website on an I-pad over the stove. I live around Frederick and won't be back.

Service was quick. I got a dirty chai which was fine just not hot. Ordered the regular breakfast - 3 eggs, bacon, toast, potatoes. It was well regular.The eggs were good but the bacon was cheap and the potatoes were boring. I also got the "salsa verde" which tasted like tomatillos only. They needed to be blended more it was still very slimey.

Stopped by Nola this weekend for a quick breakfast with a friend.The space is lively and welcoming to all. We were seated faster than I anticipated for such a busy morning! I got an iced coffee with almond milk which was really refreshing and didn't feel too caffeinated/bitter. I had the French toast, eggs and sausage. The texture of the sausages was not my favorite but the dish was filling. My French toast was crispy on the edges and soft in the middle! My friend had the turkey club and said it was really protein packed, the side of fruits were fresh too. I really appreciated the inclusivity of cafe Nola, the quick but kind services and simple breakfast/lunch options.

It's a no for breakfast. Couldn't be bothered to smash the avocado on the flavorless avocado toast (adding hot sauce does not equal flavor). Tried a flavored latte (banana foster); also no flavor. I also didn't appreciate that I ordered the coffee well before my food, but it came out at the same time. It's also so loud it's hard to be heard.

I visited for Saturday brunch and it was amazing experience. The mood is pretty chilled, the service was great even though it was busy. The waitress was very sweet and attentive. I got avocado toast and tomato soup, it was great but a little small portion in my opinion. Nothing very special on the toast, but the soup was great! So flavorful and rich. My husband got falafel wrap and he liked it too. The fries were really good.

Was finally able to check out Nola Cafe. The service was very good and seemed to be consistent throughout the restaurant as it was pretty busy for breakfast service. The inside isn't huge but has a decent amount of seating along with some outdoor seating offered and is dog friendly for those who'd like to have their dogs with them while they eat outside. The decor is a bit confusing, a lot of different themes going on the walls. Lots of art on wall (appears to be for sale too). The menu is very robust and includes a variety of espressos and other coffee drinks. I got the shrimp and grits and I was a bit disappointed to be honest. The grits were very bland and unseasoned (smoked Gouda? I didn't taste any) and the andouille sausage was very dry and almost shriveled. After adding salt, pepper, and hot sauce I got it to a pretty good point. The shrimp are very large and plentiful in the dish and was certainly the highlight. I will be back to try other dishes. Again, the service and atmosphere was great throughout.

A nice quiet stroll in Frederick dropped us in a nice little bar/cafe called Nola! There is a nice row of small tables hugging the length of the building off the sidewalk and on-a nice day it's a great place to relax!As you enter the front door the pleasant aroma of roasting coffee flows through your senses and you get a nice feeling of what breakfast smells like. I ordered the croissant sandwich and asked for crispy home fries and they did not disappoint! Poached Egg/bacon/croissant = yummy! The home fries were crunchy on the outside and mashed potato inside! Yummy! I also had a Bloody Mary and Spivey goodness all the way!It's a bar with a twist that we have not yet experienced, but I am sure all the locals love this place and it's open until...LATE!Nice long bar with great rail drinks and all the beer you want! Cleanest bathrooms I have ever seen in a bar environment!Go and visit and make sure to tell Zoe hello and don't forget to tip!

Service - outstanding!! Literally made friends with the staff in our 3 visits here during our stay in Maryland. The food - it's really good, not highly seasoned though so if you like your food items to taste as-is, you're in luck. If not - add salt and pepper. The vegan hash bowl - my favorite. The Beyond burger tasted like it came right out of the package with no seasoning at all, and these burgers need some help. But their vegan cheese is delicious! Location is great, gender neutral bathrooms - clean. A few tables outside for seating. Overall this was the most accommodating restaurant in Frederick for GF Vegans.

We stopped at cafe Nola late Friday evening for a drink after dinner. The atmosphere was cozy and staff were friendly. It looks like a great spot to grab a coffee and chill. We heard their breakfast is good. We each ordered a beer or draft, which were good. Would love to check out this place another time, during the day.

I was excited to try this place, but the experience ended up being incredibly lackluster in every sense.