This place is a hidden gem. It was suggested that I come here and it was worth the trip. We ordered (and shared) the French dip and the beef and brie. Both were incredible. The sweet potato fries were fresh and perfectly cooked. Our server, Trisha, was friendly, attentive but not hovering. Ask for her and tip her well. She's worth it. read more

3.5 overall Located in downtown Sharpardstown, the Blue Moon Cafe offers an assortnent of salads, sandwhiches, wraps, burgers, and entres. We were seated right away and the waiter took our order relatively quickly, then bately checked back in. I ordered a cup a soup to come out before my sandwhich.....it did not arrive at all. No apology when I told the waiter. We were seated by a large window that was extremely drafty, so much so we had to put our coats back on Sandwhiches were good, though nothing special. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Street/Meter Parking. We have heard great things about the spot, undecided if we will give them another chance. What we ate: Reuben - Corned beef, sauerkraut, russian dressing, melted swiss cheese on marble rye bread. Served with chips & a pickle Rachael - Smoked turkey, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, melted swiss cheese on marble rye bread. Sweet potato fries My rating rationale + .5 Service + .5 Food~Taste/flavor/quality + 1 Presentation + .5Atmosphere/vibe + 1 Value read more

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It's obvious why Blue Moon Cafe is popular: 1) Big menu with something to please anybody, including vegetarians. 2) Reasonable prices. 3) Nice atmosphere with lovely outdoor garden seating or the nice indoor "glass room." 4) Friendly, efficient hosts and servers. 5) It's in Shepherdstown and there's not a lot of casual restaurant competition. ... but that doesn't make it a great restaurant. The sandwiches and burgers are ... fine. The salads are... fine. Nothing terrible, just not great. Everything seems to be an almost-very good version of what you've ordered, but with something not quite right. Potatoes on a Greek salad, a Reuben that's not grilled, a ookie that's big but lacking in brown sugar or vanilla flavor, or pears on the pear salad that came... from a can? That's a 3 star restaurant.. Dependable and pleasant enough but in no way a destination. read more

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Double charged. I ordered a milk shake that costs $6.00 but the waitress charged me $4.25 for the 2 scoops of ice cream that go into the shake. Definitely check your bill when you eat at Blue Moon! read more

This is cute restaurant with good food, great staff, and a wonderful secluded courtyard. When we got here at 1:30pm on Memorial Day, there was no wait for a table out in their shady secluded courtyard, though it was pretty full by the time we left. There are many umbrellaed tables seating two to six, including a couple within a sunken patio surrounded by a rushing stream. We were served our drinks quickly, and our food came out faster than they expected on a busy day. For a simple lunch, we chose chilled sesame udon noodles from the appetizer menu, tossed in a lightly zingy creamy ginger-sesame and peanut butter sauce. We also had a well-stuffed tender sliced beef & brie sandwich on a toasty flakey baguette with just enough brightly flavored horseradish mayo. The sandwich came with a generous serving of any salad, so we chose the flavorful grilled portabella with roasted red potatoes, chopped tomatoes, and feta cheese over fresh spinach, with warm creamy mushroom sauce on the side. An amazing savory and hearty lunch. The restaurant is easy to spot, an all-windowed red-tile-roofed corner building on High St, with a deeply vined side with ornate arched-windows on Princess St. There's on-site parking on Princess St., and metered parking nearby on Princess and on High, but I think the unmetered street parking and the lot across High St require permits. read more

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We had dinner last night at Blue Moon Cafe. We had called to make a reservation for the outdoor patio. The patio is definitely where it's at--the inside is unremarkable. Our overall conclusion is that the food is quite good, but the service was a bit harried. They took our order promptly. My husband ordered soup and we planned to share an appetizer. The hummus plate came right out, but the soup did not arrive. It was a very generous portion of hummus, served with both pita bread and tortilla chips. Then they brought out our entrees, so we told them to cancel the soup. Later, another server brought the soup as we were midway through the main course. My husband's quiche and my chicken-avocado salad were both good. There was a big side salad with the quiche but no salad dressing. So we asked for some ranch dressing, but that never came at all. When the bill same, we had to remind them to take off the charge for the soup. Our server was pleasant, just overwhelmed. If they could get the service to be as smooth as the food is good, it would be grest. read more

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Maybe we were the last Door Dash order of the day. This is one of those meals which is probably better fresh in the restaurant. The best parts of the meal were the French Fries and Lava Cake. The Avocado Chicken Salad was mediocre as were the BLT and Crab Cake Sandwich. As I eluded to already the kitchen was closing as they prepped our order. You can make up your minds. Side note, the Dasher was fast and polite. read more

Very good service Very friendly Had a party of 7 Very good food. Visiting from out of state. Don't park across the street We got a parking ticket. read more

Blue Moon Cafe - Been n Bree sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Shepherdstown, West Virginia

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This culinary gem is the crown jewel of the local restaurant scene. You can't beat its setting with an outdoor seating area that boasts a babbling brook and lush foliage. The vibe is hippie casual and I couldn't get enough of it. Our server (Hailey) was superb, as expertly guided me toward a delicious Beef and Brie sandwich. This sandwich was a hearty score that screamed succulent and delicious with every bite... yum!! For me, the Blue Moon Cafe is a must see stop when I'm in town. I look forward to exploring the rest of its menu. read more

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Nice place! Quiet, peaceful, friendly, good food, fair prices. What more could a person want.

Everyone enjoyed their lunch from salads to sandwiches. I especially enjoyed my crab cake. Our server/waitress was attentive and pleasant. While we ate inside due to the liquid sunshine, I would recommend eating outside. read more

We visited this restaurant to celebrate a friend's milestone birthday, reserving an outdoor table for 12. Upon arrival, we found the table set for only 8, so we added a table and chairs ourselves. Our server, Taylor, was difficult--cold, and borderline rude, with a snappy attitude that felt discriminatory. Despite this, we tried to stay positive to keep the mood light. Later, two tentative guests joined, bringing our group to 14. We took two chairs from nearby empty tables. Five minutes later, Taylor approached and said, "You can't take chairs from other tables, even if they're empty. Your reservation was for 12. Put the chairs back." When I asked where our extra guests should sit, he replied, "I don't know," which was incredibly rude and dampened the celebratory vibe. I spoke to the manager, who was equally unhelpful and cold. I explained we were celebrating a milestone birthday and requested two additional chairs. She agreed to send chairs from inside but insisted we return the ones we took. The poor service and the attitude continued till the end despite our efforts to work with their staff. The food was decent, and the ambiance, with water flowing, was pleasant. TLDR: Service was awful, discriminatory. read more

Grabbed my go-to buffalo chicken wrap at The Blue Moon Cafe in Shepherdstown today. If you like buffalo chicken wraps, you'll love this! I can't tell you how many I had while I was at Shepherd Not pictured but was ordered at my table, the pilgrim sandwich - smoked turkey, Brie, cranberry aioli on a warm, soft ciabatta roll, and the chicken quesadilla (which looked so good I'm gonna order it next time!) It's a pretty average college restaurant, so don't get your expectations too far past that, the back is pretty welcoming and inviting. read more

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Lunch outside on patio next to Town Run seated with friends. Great food. Friendly service. Best of Shepherdstown!

I wanted to update my review since it's been a while, I have been here twice in the last 6 months. Food is still delicious-highly recommend the buffalo chicken wrap AND sweet potato fries! The atmosphere is great as well, definitely still has that "home" town feel. The past two times though, I have gone here as a solo diner, and every time have been seated (by the same person) in the most awkward area; right in the open, center of the front dining area. Felt like I was in everyone's way and I have also noticed that when you dine alone, you're often overlooked despite ordering more than one thing. I always order more than one thing wherever I go and leave a good tip. I do want to give recognition to the servers and cooks though, I realize they're busy but they're still hard working individuals/team. I will return soon, just hope the seating will be different. read more

Always great. Always delightful to sit outside. Great menu. Excellent service. Here are some xtra characters to get up to the right amount. read more

Great atmosphere, cool decor, friendly wait staff, bangin' music playing, and the food was good. We will definitely be back.

This little restaurant was recommended to us by a local and we were so glad we went! We ate outside in the garden where water rushed through a little stream. The atmosphere was great and the food was also very good. The sweet potato fries were amazing! read more

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One of my favorite place to eat, every entree I tried has been fingerling good. The staff is awesome and very friendly, definatly would recommend to have lunch or dinner here, by the way they are pet friendly also. read more

Walked to the blue moon cafe for dinner after a 53 mile bike ride looking for a hamburger. Found a great one...and a fantastic milkshake. Ate outside in a lovely area with several dogs...an added treat! Giv e it a try! read more

A friend from the area liked this local favorite so we got here around 12:30 on a Thursday and grabbed the last outdoor table. Beautiful garden area with the Town Run (waterway) adding to the unique setting. We started with the Crab Dip appetizer. Parm cheese topping was a twist and we enjoyed it. For lunch it was the French Dip and Triple B Burger. French Dip was tasty and the Burger had house ground beef (char broiled taste) with Brie and Bacon bringing it all together. Although we didn't try any, they have a good selection of local/craft brews. Not much room for dessert but couldn't pass on the Peanut Butter Mousse pie. House made and had just the right amount of PB taste in the Mousse. Chocolate graham crust was tasty but could have been thicker. We saw a few dogs in the outdoor area as they are dog friendly. Service was engaged and attentive. Kaye took great care of us answering our questions and made some solid recommendations. Great spot for a laid back and relaxing lunch! read more

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The outside ambiance of this place is unmatched! We were seated outside (but felt like I was in a magical rainforest) under beautiful trees, various foliage, pretty lights & a stream running through the seating area. It was so peaceful and really felt like I was in a fairy tale forest. The sound of the stream makes it so you can't hear other people's conversations and it so peaceful to hear. The menu is pretty expansive. Appetizers, Pizzas, sandwiches, entrees. I wished I had more time to eat more here but we just came for a quick app and drinks. The spinach artichoke dip was great! Service was great. read more

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Okay, to start, I'll tell you what we ordered... We ordered 2 coca colas, a lemonade, nachos (without beans) a wrap (????) and chicken nuggets. I'm PRETTY sure our waiter was high and or drunk, since when he came back to us (before we got our food and drinsk) he said, "Oh, you don't have your drinks??????" And then proceeded to ask if 2 Choco milks and a sweet tea was correct. He then proceeded to bring out a thing of nachos with beans. Also, he was using a tablet, not paper to write our order down, so he had it easy, but NO, some how he forgot us! Food was okay, but we could easily make it at home. Outdoor area was nice, but we sat inside. Also, if you want to know who our waiter was, he had messy brown hair (I forgot the rest) read more

Searching "Restaurants near me" on Yelp led me to find The Blue Moon Cafe in Shepherdstown, WV while on a road trip. What a gem! The small restaurant is quaintly tucked on a corner near Sheperd University. It's so cute and cozy! We sat outside on the adorable new age patio and enjoyed a lovely lunch. Nadean was our server and she was professional and pleasant. I enjoyed the Buffalo Ranch Salad with tasty chicken strips, tomatoes, cucumbers, French fried onions (yummers!), cheese and fresh greens. It was delicious. I stole my partner's French fries because they were yummers, also. They make their salsa in house here and it's so, so good. Thanks, Yelpers, for showing me this really cool cafe. read more

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Amazing atmosphere with the outdoor seating. We order a flight of beer (way over price for 6 beer 1-2 oz pour) we had the cheese steak which was very good and the blue moon burger (medium) and came out over cooked. All in all nice place but a little over priced for what we had. Will try again but not a go to place for use. Again atmosphere very good and service was very good. read more

Blue Moon Cafe - Outdoor seating - Cafes Near Me - Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Came here on a Sunday afternoon, after a bike ride. I've never sat inside but the outdoor space is really nice. Service was good as was the food. Nice little creek with lots of shade. We all had sandwiches and although my veggie sandwich was good it was a little underwhelming in size. Everything else was great. Enjoy this spot, especially on a nice day when you can sit outside. read more

The food was good, the staff was professional and very friendly. The ambience was wonderful. Thier outdoor seating is filled with trees and has a zen-like real creek running through it. I definitely love this place!! read more

Outstanding food and customer service!! You feel at home here and attentive staff. Highly recommend.

Unique, friendly, tasty, restaurant. BMC never disappoints. The quiche dish was great. The portobello wich yummy. This week a little too hot for fun tree covered stone patio (creeks runs through it!). Great staff. read more

We have a puppy, so we are always looking for a dog friendly restaurants with outdoor seating. The Blue Moon ticked those boxes and exceeded our expectations with a magical setting under the trees by the creek. I got a Rachel, which was really good, my husband got a white pizza, and we both enjoyed our food a lot. A lot of the staff came out to meet our puppy, which is always fun. Super dog-friendly spot, good prices, quite a few veggie options, and one of our favorite dining experiences of 2023!! We will be back. read more

Blue Moon Cafe - Skywalker was offered a very generously sized pup cup, and was in absolute heaven - Cafes Near Me - Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Amazing food in good portions, friendly staff, and a lovely outdoor dining area. Highly recommended. read more

Blue Moon Cafe - Blue Moon Cafe A gorgeous wee place in ShepherdsTown. - Cafes Near Me - Shepherdstown, West Virginia

What a lovely little spot! Was in Shepherdstown for a family thing, went to Blue Moon for lunch, and was delighted by the setting the food, the whole vibe. Definitely recommend for good food - particularly strong salad performance - and a very chill atmosphere to gather with friends for lunch or dinner. read more

Blue Moon Cafe - Quiche and salad both looked and tasted terrific - Cafes Near Me - Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Came in on the recommendation of a local. No one ever came around to our table. The waitress came to a table beside us that was sat after we were. She got them drinks and their food order. After 15min we left. The hostess, waitress, and other staff were eating and hanging out by the bar area on their phones. Doesn't appear to be a place with very serious staff, which is a shame because their other reviews are quite good. Hopefully the owners will see this and correct their staff. read more

Great evening, food was delicious and unique. Had a salad so it was crispy and flavorful. Great atmosphere and decor. Service was great.

Amazing corned beef Reuben, prepared with tender, lean meat. Trish, our server, was personable, knowledgeable and efficient. The menu offers a great selection of lunch options. Highly recommend! read more

I found this location last month, and I've been working my way through the menu choice that appeal to me...I've had the Reuben, Rachael, chubby burger and today the chicken cheese steak, I've not been disappointed with any of my choices. There is awesome outdoor seating and they have a good choice of draft beers...If you are ever in the area I think it's a must do, also great prices and friendly staff! read more

Fast service. We had called ahead as we had a train to catch. They were very accommodating. Food was excellent!

Dogs are allowed inside and on the patio! Everyone is so friendly! The place is colorful and bright. read more

Blue Moon Cafe - Dog inside blue moon cafe - Cafes Near Me - Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Great lunch spot in Shepherdstown. Favorite apps are cucumber bruschetta, hummus plate, and sesame noodles. I've had the quiche, multiple sandwiches, burgers, and salads; all well above my average. On a nice day, the outside tables with water feature and shade are relaxing and enjoyable. Try it out if you get a chance. read more

I really wanted to like this place but it was terrible. We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip. Where were the spinach and artichoke? It was all mayonnaise. What a disappointment. My wife and I ordered what the server recommended. The Ruben was pretty good but the special burger, which was ordered medium, came well done with a strange crumbly texture. My granddaughter ordered and got a personal pizza she was unable to eat. All and all it was a very bad experience. read more