The Music Cafe

26528 Ridge Rd, 20872-1956 - Damascus
€€ American Cafe
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91/100
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4.5/5
57 reviews
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4.6/5
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🌳 Outdoor seating 🥡 Takeout 🍽️ Dine-in 🍺 Alcohol 🍷 Wine Wheelchair accessible Accessible restroom

💬 What people say

Atmosphere 52 Sandwiches 46 Live music 42 Band 41 Breakfast 35 Entertainment 23 Open mic 22 Patio 20

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +1 301-253-1500
📍 Address: 26528 Ridge Rd, Damascus

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed Opens at 08:00 AM
Monday1 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday2 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday3 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday4 08:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday5 08:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday6 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Sunday7 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

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Tracy Keating

2 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
I enjoyed my Reuben and my iced tea. Of course the music was awesomesauce with Patty Reese. It's always a fun place to go and the food is always good. The people who work at the Music Cafe are friendly. Fun evening!
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Jessica

2 years ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
The blueberry balsamic vinaigrette dressing was so good I could have eaten it on everything. I choose to enjoy it on a salad with nuts and the tuna salad. Delicious food. They seemed a little slow yet the server took a long time to bring our drinks out, get our order out, and finally bring us the check. Guessing maybe she was newer-? The back patio area was lovely and the weather was fair though so it certainly was not so bad. No major complaints. Looking forward to coming here again soon.
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Melissa Frank

2 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
What a gem of a place! It has cool artwork of famous musicians, vegan options, and live music (which I didn't get a chance to see when I visited.) They also have nice outdoor seating in the back. The owner is very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!
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petra hunt

3 years ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
Cute little restaurant in Damascus. Music themed, all menu items named after song titles, well with a twist. Food was good, service was friendly. Their Patio is awesome...with a water feature and many plants...you feel like you your near the beach. Very relaxing.
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Mike Kennedy

3 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Full disclosure: I used to work here, and I wanted to write this review as a way to thank the owner Randy and his wife for giving me a job. They treat their employees right. Short Review: Great place to bring you family and friends for good sandwiches and weekend music. Can't beat the price. Long review: I have to say, I have worked in a lot of restaurants and bars, and this one was the best by far. The staff all have good attitudes and always try to form a good rapport with the customers. They are always extremely friendly and helpful to whomever walks in. The food is great for what you pay, honestly, its the best sandwich/cafe in the area. You simply wont find a better place for the price. You could pay 1.5x the price in DC and not find something as good as this. They never disappoint. The music is just an added bonus, the acts there are always fun. Can't say I am into all the music that they brought in, but the musicians seemed practiced in the art of live performing.
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Alan Libbee

3 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Awesome spot, live music and sound is phenomenal, food is very good and priced fairly. Very friendly staff, good deals on beer and appetizers. I had the Chili Mac and the Sinatra sandwich with home made potato salad. Outdoor area with heaters looked nice, but we stayed inside.
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Barbara Catalano

4 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
From the moment I walked in, the feeling of welcome was evident. The service is fantastic. The food and coffee are great. It has been compared to Barking Mad in Gaithersburg, I feel this is an injustice to The Music Cafe as it is steps above the other. Handicapped accessible and parking. Music on Friday and Saturday nights. Kid friendly. Just an awesome experience and worth the time to get there.
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Tanya Varley

4 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
I was recently introduces to this hidden gem! I never noticed it, as the location is a bit nondescript, nestled between a veterinarian and a bank, but my fiancee introduced me when he invited me here for the absolute best pumpkin spice latte ever! I love the atmosphere and vibe here, so I came back to have a breakfast sandwich, and of course another latte. Absolutely delicious! The people who work here are so friendly and the service is outstanding. I can't wait to come back to enjoy some of their many events and to hear some live music!
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Jae Robinson

4 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
What a great place! Super popular on Sundays. Note, if you are not familiar with the area The Music Cafe is ticked away in between a bank and Animal Clinic.
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Joe Ostrander

5 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Great atmosphere and people. I tried the homemade soups. Chili was great, subtle heat. Cream.of crab was excellent. Sherry was high, but amazing flavor and crab.
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