The Gateway Cafe

This is right down the road from my office and I was looking for something different because Clarksburg offers pretty much no food options. Overall it is a decent place, the food is average, made to order, and inexpensive.
The chicken cheese steak is nothing to be excited about. It tastes fine but it isn’t overly big or interesting. It does come with fries which have salt and pepper on them, the fries are the best thing I’ve had here. The chicken Caesar wrap isn’t bad either. It is a decent lunch option. I’ve also had their chicken salad triple decker. It is kind of misleading because the chicken salad is between two slices of bread and you have one slice of bacon and lettuce between the other two slices…
This is a place you can get something to eat quickly and cheaply. It’s not expensive because the food quality isn’t the highest. But honestly its OK, because there are no other options within at least 5 miles. Its a food desert around here!
I will go and try their breakfasts one day, I imagine they are pretty solid.

Definitely a hidden gem! Husband discovered the place. I have no idea how but very glad he did!
Pro’s:
–Quick and friendly service
–Great prices
–No frills just good food
–Lot’s of parking
–The breakfast platters are all I get, I haven’t adventured during lunch time yet. Platters include, drink/​coffee, home fries and toast for $ 7-​$ 8 can’t beat that!
Con’s:
–Advertise to open at 6am but wasn’t open :-(
–Tucked away behind some office buildings
Will visit over and over again! :-)

Surprisingly pretty good food. Too bad I live far away and can’t enjoy this more often!

Food is always fresh. Great place to grab a quick lunch. I love their cheeseburger sub and shrimp salad sandwich. Super friendly staff. Breakfast is amazing as well.

Sorry, but the food is just not good. Go somewhere else, anywhere — you will be glad. Made me sick several times.

Damn good aloha wrap. Great lunch spot if you are close by.

My husband and I are always up for trying new places and we found this little gem on Unilocal.The food is tasty and very inexpensive, we were shocked at the low prices. The staff is friendly, especially one of the owners who made us laugh with some jokes. We’ll definitely be back.

Great fast and fresh food. The owner Jimmy is the friendliest restaurant owner I know, and works hard to make your experience pleasant. They have daily lunch specials and a big menu to choose from. Breakfast or lunch… you can’t go wrong!

I used to work down the building complex from Gatway Café, and I used to go there almost everyday. First of all, the staff is really friendly, they are Korean and they remember everyone that comes in. They have regulars and people have regular orders. They knew our building so well, and when I would come in they knew I was ordering for a number of people. They are definitely supporters of the community, since they have CHS signs everywhere and they have customer’s christmas card and photos on the walls.
I pretty much love everything that I have ever had there. From the wraps to the sandwiches to the salads to the breakfast. I have had a little bit of everything from here. The things I definitely can’t resist are: the french fries with gravy on the side, the chicken tenders, and the pasta salad.
It is a great place to have lunch or breakfast. It is all delicious and they are so nice. It is a true deli, and they have almost everything you could ever want there. The only downside for me is that I wish they had better dressings, so I started just having my own at work.

I live right down the road and just found this place and boy am I glad. Plenty of parking although every time I go there it is not full. Very clean environment and most impressive are the selections. You want a breakfast, check, lunch, bring it, dinner, why not. The staff were extremely nice and the service was fast. Last order was a turkey sausage egg and cheese sandwich with home-​fries and man did it hit the spot. Being originally from NYC this place brings me back to the deli’s from my old neighborhood with the great prices. Highly recommend!

Lots of good options for quick deli. Many healthy options too. Fruit bowls ahead have good cuts of fruit. fast service even at busy lunch. serves employees of nearby companies so its not a dining experience more of a brown bag/​styrofoam sort of place.

I used to work in a building down the street from the café, and I enjoyed the lunches I bought from the café. My favorites were the BBQ Chicken sandwich, Chicken tenders, Aloha Chicken wrap, & the chicken-​cheese-​steak sub. All my coworkers bought lunches from the café, and all loved it! I highly recommend you trying this place out if you live/​work in the area. The workers are very friendly too!

Who knew a Clarksburg office park was hiding such a gem?! Easily one of the best, if not the best, delis I’ve been to. In fact, I happily drive to Clarksburg from North Potomac to eat here!
You can’t go wrong with anything on the (extremely extensive) menu. Everything comes out of the kitchen almost instantaneously, and they have all the breakfast/​lunch classics like ham/​egg/​cheese sandwiches/​omelets and deli sandwiches like Reubens/​meatball subs. The best part though, is that they also have lots of options where they do that little extra that makes the difference between ordinary and extraaaaordinary!
Case in point: my beloved California Burger, which comes with, yes, a beef patty, bun, lettuce and tomato, and then gets really taken over the top with the addition of fresh avocado and Russian dressing. Mmmm. Same deal with the California Sunshine, which you would think would be a basic chicken salad wrap – and there is, indeed, mayo-​smothered chicken and a deliciously pliant, chewy spinach wrap involved – but the humongous burrito baby of glorious yum also includes extra lettuce, sweet tomatoes, crunchy halved grapes, and a tablespoon or so of crushed peanuts for texture. (That said, allergy people beware).
At $ 4.95 for the loaded burgers and up to $ 6.95 for some fancier subs, the generously portioned sandwiches are a steal. To make the meal just a bit more complete, we usually get the fries. They’re always served piping hot, but taste better on some days than others; sometimes they’re on the drier, crunchier side. Actually, if there’s one fault with this kitchen, it’s that most things tend to be slightly dry and almost totally greaseless. But I actually really appreciate having a clean-​feeling sandwich that’s not dripping with sauce. With all those fresh ingredients, a dab of sauce is all you need – and it’s nice to be able to eat a big deli sandwich without feeling guilty or bloated afterwards.
As for the atmosphere, the space is surprisingly large for an office deli, with ample seating and lots of windows for natural lighting. The place seems to be run by members of a family, and it’s so cute to hear them laughing and chatting in the kitchen.

My favorite local breakfast or lunch place. Friendly people and quick, tasty food.

We have our Clarksburg Business Referral Team meeting here every Thursday morning. The staff is great, our tables are always ready, the service is quick, and the breakfasts are really good. Try their french toast, or a breakfast platter — always favorites among our members!

Been here on and off for years. Very quick and efficient service, decent food, fairly priced. Love their breakfast platters!

This is one of the worst cafes I have been to. My wife, daughter and I went here and all 3 had food that just is lousy. The service was fine, hard not to be since the place was empty. Skip this place and you will be happy you did.

Happy to have found this place! Did not know it was here!
Take the energy of a successful Chinese restaurant and put it in an American deli and that’s what you have here. Lots of people behind the counter, all working fast to deliver you good food quickly. Friendly and efficient. Prices are fair. Can’t wait to try the breakfast.
This is a lot like the Wow Deli in Gaithersburg. So much so that I wouldn’t be surprised if it were the same owners.
Had the MD Crab soup and a tuna melt (pictured) and both were very good.

If I lived or worked in the area, I would eat here everyday for lunch!
This little café has it all: Soup, Salad, And Samiches. I loved my Maryland Crap Soup! It’s a real treat to find a place that actually serves it, much less does it correctly. Their French Fries were hot & crispy, and my roast beef sandwich was excellent.
Overall, I feel that there should be a place like this in every neighborhood. It’s a good place to get whatever Soup & Sandwich you want, prepared the way you want it. This place is the perfect lunch spot.
Too bad it’s tucked away in an office park in the middle of Clarksburg MD. I wish it was located nearby.

Out of the limited food options in Clarksburg, this spot is definitely decent; especially if you want to support a local business. Offering breakfast and lunch, with a good variety on the menu. For breakfast they have turkey options which is a plus and a rarity at many places.
The customer service is great! Jackie, the owner, and everyone else there is xtremely friendly. They speak to you when you enter, by name, and know your order if you are a regular.