Stephanie G.
11/8/2025
Barking Mad is a great place to stop by for coffee or a nice lunch. There's plenty of seating, both inside and out. Parking is easy, too. In the morning you can grab coffee from the cafe section...
Barking Mad Cafe
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239 Spectrum Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Crazy delicious and a little bit bohemian. Welcome to the Barking Mad. Were we mad to create a Counter Culture cafe where people could enjoy America’s top rated coffee and made-from-scratch pastries? Are we batty to cook in a wood hearth and pair modern fare with a full service bar featuring specialty cocktails? Is it bonkers to build a 100-seat patio with sparkling lights so diners can gather and enjoy the vibrant city beat? Perhaps. But as Aristotle once said, “There is no great genius without some touch of madness.”
Reviews
4.0924 reviews
Charlene E.
8/17/2025
I came here for a brunch date and we were seated outside so I did not get to see the inside. It was cold and windy and the table was not clean which made the dining experience unfavorable....
Craig D.
8/9/2025
(4) ~ very good dinner & service. Note: They do take online reservations & they have both indoor & outdoor seating. Parking Lot across the street plus free street parking. DRINKS: ** Water (tap)...
Luis B.
10/12/2025
The food was okay, but the crab cakes were a little too over-fried. I also wasn't informed that my eggs would come as a sandwich. I only finished my meal because I was really hungry. The iced...
Betty L.
9/1/2025
Have to Barking Mad a few times and never managed to write a review. I have been a repeat customer. It offers American fare and do it fairly well. It has an appealing location where there is a...
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