Buddylou's Eats Drinks & Antiques

Randomly stopped by here on a our way back from Western Maryland and boy am I glad we did. Hands down the best burger I have had in a long while. Very friendly service and a fun atmosphere especially as it was a gorgeous day. We ate outside right along the C&O canal trail.
I would make the trek back there from Baltimore in a heartbeat just to go again.

We stumbled upon this beautiful gem of a place while searching for places to eat that were close by to where we were located. This place personally brought me back home to my Southern roots, my childhood and to one of my favorite movies ever that encouraged us to “follow the yellow brick road.” The food was delicious, authentic and fresh! The customer service was top notch and reminded me of the Southern hospitality I sure missed since moving to Maryland. We were so blessed to have met the owner and she was as humble as pie! Everyone was so incredibly sweet and welcoming. We will most certainly be back soon! Definitely make this place one of your “favorites” in your Waze app! 🤍

Great vibe, great food! Really enjoyed the Shrimp & Grits, Cream of Crab soup, and Crab Fries. My wife had the Crabcake sandwich and enjoyed it as well. We had attentive and friendly service, couldn't ask for more.

Fun place to stop on your bike ride on the C&O or Western MD Rail Trail.
Kid and dog friendly ( there is a menu for dogs!!) Great menu! The shrimp and grits were delicious! They have old-fashioned sodas and lemonade. The service was top-notch 👌

Incredible seafood! Great for pescatarians. The crab cakes are meaty and delicious, the crab soup is thick and flavorful, the only issue is the crab fries are heavy and greasy to a fault. Our server, Paul, was incredibly kind to all customers and the staff. Would recommend!

My husband, daughter, and I absolutely loved it. Our waitress was so friendly, the food was great, but it was the unique atmosphere that really draws you in. The first floor is filled with antique unique items. My favorite being the tv (I've never seen one that old before). And my daughter and I loved the yellow brick road. Want to go back soon because I liked it that much and to try their ice creams

Went as part of Washington County's ice cream trail. Delicious black cherry! Great staff! I want to return to try the attached restaurant.

Cool vibe, antiques and neat throwback items all around, many for sale; ice cream shop downstairs.
The crab cakes were some of the best I've ever had, the green beans were cooked perfectly and the roasted potatoes were very good, cooked to perfection.
Our waiter, Paul was fantastic.

We stopped in for lunch and had a great time. Cool vibe and attentive staff. I had the fried bologna sandwich, which was delicious with an IPA from the bar. The crab soup was excellent!

Quite the novelty. Lots n Lots of STUFF. Burger was outstanding, wife got the chicken sandwich very good. We Will be BACK.

Amazing!! The store is on the bottom level and the restaurant is on the top floor.
The bottom floor had so many dope antiques from a cow hide chair, very cool signs, old lights, a tube tv, unique kitchenware, novelty candies, very unique and cool art, and lots of trinkets. The food was amazing!!!! I got the Reuben and and fries w Cole slaw. The Cole slaw is some of the best I have ever had WOW. They also have a very extensive drink menu including boozy milkshakes! Got all that with a sweet tea. They also had some jarred goods. I got a jar of spicy pickles, apple syrup and maple syrup! Everything was such a positive vibe and so unique. Very cool store to shop and dine at. Worth the stop if you’re passing by!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This place is wonderful! It is one of the places you find and want to tell all your friends to stop at. We travel with our dog all the time and are always on the lookout for a place that will welcome them like they welcome us. This place is a place like that! Dogs are central to visiting this place. There are dogs inside and out. They have their own menu and get a free pup-cup of ice cream at the end of the meal.
The food for humans is great too! We had the biscuits and gravy, don't miss them!! Sunday brunch was fabulous.
The only thing better than the food was the friendly staff!! From the folks that greeted us and sat us at a table, to the many servers that stopped by to check on us. Friendliest of all was the manger who talked with us and shared information on the town and the restaurant, and where the love for dogs comes from.
We highly recommend this special place.

Adorable restaurant! Our server was kind and courteous. The food was very good. We enjoyed the crab cakes and also had the ribs. The mac n cheese was very tasty! If we are ever in the area again, we will definitely return. Highly recommended!

We usually go through Hancock while traveling, and we almost always have our dog. I finally looked this up because of a billboard and saw the reviews, we were not disappointed. We made a reservation on Sunday and got seated right away with our dog inside. With the brunch menu we decided to try the crab cake sandwich and the crab kiche, and our dog had chicken livers. We all enjoyed the food immensely and the restaurant saw a lot of business while we ate. We will visit again!

My husband got the bacon meatloaf and it was to die for. I had the seafood Alfredo and it was sensational :) Our son’s hot dog was a major sausage and it tasted so fresh and delicious. A great place to eat…not to mention the cute decor and the wonderful antique store. Do Not Miss this place!

PS. Our waitress was Elena and she was very attentive.

PS2. The prices were amazing!

TLDR: Fun dining atmosphere that has solid food and service. Perfect stop while hiking/biking the nearby trails.

Vibe: 5/5. Situated in the small town of Hancock, Buddy Lou's is conveniently located right out the interstate as well as right off a popular hike/bike trail. Both the outside and inside of the restaurant ooze with eclectic decor. Plenty of seating both indoors and out for small and large groups. Upstairs the restaurant has an antique shop, Cracker Barrel vibes anyone? There is definitely a lot to take in at Buddy Lou's, but in the best way possible!

Service: 5/5. The staff at BuddyLous was great from start to finish. My large group of 8 arrived 30 minutes early for our Sunday brunch reservation, but fortunately the restaurant already had our table ready, so we were seated immediately. Our waitress handled our table solo and was on point for the entire meal. My group was returning from a 2 day camping trip, so we were extra needy in terms of food and drinks. We ordered several rounds of drinks, appa leading up to our mains and everything was handled with stride. We even had a few to go orders placed during the meal and they came out perfectly at the end. Overall, very impressed with the service received during a peak hour!

Food: 5/5. BuddyLous offers an interesting menu that takes your American bistro dishes, but adds their own unique twist. During our brunch service, my group Raided the menu and ordered several cream of crabs, the crab fries, fried green tomatoes, pork belly BLTs, biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits, the BuddyLous burger, lions mane sandwich and the quiche. Everything came out perfectly timed and hot/fresh. Best in show goes to the cream of crab soup, which had huge chunks of backfin in each cup and a well balanced creamy taste. Most interesting of the dishes was the lions mane sandwich. Lightly battered and fried, the mushroom was the size of a softball and had unique taste that paired well with the aioli. The fries were also a hit, as they are hand cut and reminiscent of OC boardwalk/Thrashers style fries. Portions were overall generous and at a more than reasonable price point. If you find yourself in the Hancock area, I highly recommend stopping by Buddylous for a bite! PS. they are also very dog friendly, with their own k-9 approved menu!

The restaurant was open is Wednesdays but we were able to get some ice cream and the have a food truck with food. The ice cream was so good. The had a little shop with antiques and candy very cool. The decor here is really neat like nothing else. We will definitely be back when we come back to WV.

Service is always great and the food never fails to disappoint! I got the fried green tomatoes and the pickle brined chicken sandwich! Both were fantastic!! They used to have ham but now they have these gigantic thick cut slices of bacon and a spicy mustard. Absolutely amazing. I will continue to stop there every time I pass them! Highly recommended.

Have wanted to stop here so many times, and today we finally did. What a pleasant surprise !! More than just dining, this is an experience . A mix of great food, super unique atmosphere , shopping, and a bike ride down the canal if you choose. 🚲 kid and dog friendly...highly recommend if your passing by or looking for a day trip for something a lil different.

I live in NC and every time l visit with my sister in Frederick, MD we drive an hour up the road to shop at the Blue Goose down the road and have lunch at Buddylou’s. The food is scrumptious— never disappointed. The atmosphere is adorable. They have a huge outdoor deck that includes a smaller area that’s covered, so we’ve even eaten outside on a chilly rainy day and enjoyed their clam chowder which is EXCELLENT. Their fried green tomatoes are some of the best l’ve ever had! If you’re a fan of classic rock and oldies, you’ll love their playlist. They have a great antique shop in the basement that is a must to visit before we go. The staff is always friendly. So worth the drive!