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Welcome To Café Sophie
Café Sophie, nestled in the Montgomery County Airpark, offers a delightful culinary experience combined with stunning aviation views. Renowned for its inviting atmosphere and exceptional food, this café has become a beloved local gem. Patrons rave about the fantastic burgers, home fries, and standout coffee cake, all served with warmth and attentiveness from the staff. The family-friendly environment makes it perfect for visitors of all ages, especially aviation enthusiasts. Cozy decor and a charming greeting from Sophie herself enhance the overall experience, ensuring Café Sophie is a must-visit for anyone seeking quality dining while enjoying the excitement of plane spotting.
Taste the best
Discover Our Menu
Iced Tea
US$3.00Baguette Turkey & Brie Lingonberries & Fruit
US$18.00Burger W/ Chips
US$16.00
Best Of The Wurst
US$18.00Beyond Burger
US$17.00Norwegian Sausages & Mashed Potato
US$15.00
Kjottkaker
US$21.00Fish Lunch
US$22.00Croque Madame
US$16.00 About
Café Sophie
Welcome to Café Sophie, a delightful culinary treasure nestled in the heart of the Montgomery County Airpark. Located upstairs in the Main Terminal Building at 7940 Airpark Rd, Gaithersburg, MD, this cozy café is more than just a dining spot; it’s an experience that marries great food with stunning runway views.
At Café Sophie, each dish speaks volumes about quality and flavor. Patrons rave about their exceptional offerings, from the mouthwatering burgers paired with golden home fries to the legendary coffee cake—hailed by many as the best they’ve ever tasted. It’s a place that appeals not only to families, as evidenced by delighted children watching planes take off and land, but also to casual diners looking for an inviting atmosphere. The café exudes a friendly vibe, enhanced by the personal touch of Sophie, who often greets guests with warmth that transforms a simple meal into a memorable occasion.
Reviewers consistently highlight the café's engaging environment. The patio seating offers excellent views of the aircraft activities, making it a perfect spot for both airplane enthusiasts and families looking for a fun outing. Visitors appreciate the cozy atmosphere, great service, and consistently delicious food. One reviewer even noted, “You don’t need to be a pilot to enjoy the food and sights,” which speaks to the inclusive spirit of Café Sophie.
The café shines brightly amid the hustle of daily life, making it a hidden gem where culinary creativity meets community warmth. Whether you indulge in their delightful breakfast options, savor the cod salad, or relish a leisurely lunch, every meal is designed to delight. It’s a delightful conversation starter, a place to unwind, and a venue to create lasting memories.
So, next time you're in Gaithersburg, make a stop at Café Sophie. Enjoy the heavenly bites, soak in the great views, and you might just leave with a smile, and perhaps a new friend in Sophie herself.
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ Perfect score. Burger with home fries were fantastic. The Coffee Cake was quite possibly the best coffee cake I've ever had. Great views of the ramp and runway. Great staff. Only complaint, the bathroom downstairs was dirty without any real way to clean it. That's on the airport, but I think the Cafe might be the main user of the building. ”
“ We LOVE LOVE cafe Sophie. One of the few places in MOCO that food actually tastes good! We frequented this place with our toddler who loves planes ever since we fund out about it. I can’t say enough about the quality of food!!! Great service, cozy atmosphere, and a special greeting from Sophie is always something we look forward to. Keep it up guys. ”
“ The food, service, and atmosphere are great. It's a very family friendly environment. You don't need to be a pilot to enjoy the food and sights. Although... Consider signing up for a discovery flight while you're visiting. If you're lucky, you might meet Sophie. She's a little sweetheart. Parking is free, and might be a little tight, but there's always a few spots. We've never waited longer than 30 minutes for a table at peak hours, especially on nice days when the porch is open. ”
“ Came for lunch, stayed for the plane spotting! This was my first visit here. Great food, great service, awesome plane watching from the patio seating. I will definitely be back with my kids. Love all the Sophie photos/decor. I hope to meet her on a visit one day! ”
“ I love Cafe Sophie. I'm from the U.K. so it's nice to have a quaint place with some nice options. Their cod salad is amazing! I love their breakfast and lunch options. Cafe Sophie is a hidden gem with great views of small aircraft take offs and landings. ”
“ Great little breakfast place that was well priced, great tasting, and just had a nice relaxing atmosphere. I tried the Norwegian pancakes and my wife had the smorbrot. Both were excellent and I look forward to coming back soon to try more. ”
“ This lovely cafe is located on the 2nd floor of Montgomery Airpark, right above Washington International Flight Academy. The service was excellent, including the servers and kitchen staff. I ordered KJØTTKAKER, including housemade all beef Norwegian beef cakes, boiled potato, mushy green peas and lingonberries. I asked if I could have the brown sauce separately since I am sensitive to salt. The kitchen staff was so kind to put the items in separate bowls so I could add the brown sauce according to my preference. The food was so yummy. My husband ordered a Mediterranean Salad with a piece of salmon. The salmon was beautifully cooked, the salad was tasty and the pita-like bread was really good. It was fun watching small planes fly by. Highly recommend this cafe. It was our first visit and we will definitely go back soon! ”
“ The place was kinda strange to find and we almost drove away but I had a feeling where the place would be. We found it and was immediately greeted by Chris. Chris our server was very nice and his energy is so positive. I ordered the roast beef and kinda wish there was another bun on top but it’s was good just the way it was. It was definitely different and unique as far as taste. Lots of roast beef and worth it. The latte cafe was good. The egg and croissant was also good option if you don’t eat pork. Everything came out fresh. Muffin was good and yummy as the other reviews mentioned. Only thing I didn’t like was that the check came out before we could even order dessert but I would def come back to support them. ”