Cafe 611 Restaurant

I am absolutely appalled by the lack of professionalism and safety at Café 611. My team hosted an event here in December after our original venue had complications, simply put this place is way too overpriced for a venue in Frederick Maryland to be treating people this poorly. Less than an hour into the event, security was already aggressive and condescending toward our patrons. At our events we invite a community made up of our friends, loved ones and locals that share ideals and beliefs, such as PLURR and Decency. So this off rip didn’t sit well with me. While we fully support ID checks and safety procedures, this behavior was unnecessary, hostile and unacceptable. Things escalated when a man assisting security—who was not authorized to work there and is allegedly the security’s brother—

My band played Cafe 611 on tour way back in 2016. Of the 100+ shows my band has performed on tour, this was easily the place that treated us the worst of any venue staff we've ever encountered. During changeover, 3 minutes before our set was due to begin, I realized I was extremely thirsty and left the stage and raced over to the bar. I asked the bartender if I could grab some stage waters. He said "5 bucks!". I re-iterated that I was in the band performing, and he didn't blink. I asked him if I could have tap water. Nothing. I then told him I didn't have my wallet on my person when performing, but could get my wallet after our set, and he wouldn't lose sight of me for the next 45 minutes given I was going to be on stage. He simply re-iterated "5 bucks!"...Finally a fan sitting at the bar

Awesome little place to catch some live tunes, was there Saturday to catch my favorite band out of pa, with support from like 6 other bands. Food is decently priced, as well as the drinks with a great selection of beers/spirits. Only spent $14 for a cheesesteak, which isnt terrible at all. Definitely coming back sometime for a show.

If you're an artist don't bother playing here. Booked a show here, was given 0 information, no contract. No communication for 5+ months, didn't find out there was no one to run sound til we got there. Ran it ourselves using half our own equipment, ran the door ourselves half the night and still got stiffed out of 2/3 of the money we made. Disorganized, unprofessional, sloppy mess, no prior agreements made, house shows and DIY venues have their shit together more than here. Its a shame because the space itself is fine (its grungy, but that's fine) and there's not very many places for a small band to play without going to the bigger cities. Disappointing experience. Won't bother booking any more shows here.

My group has had events at Cafe 611 for many years on a monthly basis. In addition, we have had catered holiday parties there as well! They give us sound and microphone help when needed for speakers, serve good food and beverages, and service is friendly!! We have enjoyed a positive working relationship. One thing needing work is the women's bathroom. The stalls, doors. and equipment need to be replaced and made over to be more welcoming to visitors. The business took a hit during Covid as many other businesses did, and it deserves a hand to freshen up! We enjoyed going there and hope to continue! Maureen G.