Great customer service and an amazing latte! Gave us a free upgrade to mediums from the small size…read morewe ordered which was much appreciated. Highly recommend taking a visit :)

From the owner: Welcome to The Boards Cafe, a family-owned and operated coffee shop nestled in the vibrant Wildwood…read moreBoardwalk Mall. At The Boards Cafe, we are dedicated to offering a unique and memorable coffee experience that reflects our commitment to quality, community, and exceptional taste. Our passion for excellent coffee and delicious food shines through in every cup we serve and every bite you take.

So so good! A line out the door and around the building. It's definitely worth the wait. Coffee in…read morea can or straight from the espresso machine. There isn't much room to hangout but you're at the beach so who cares. My coffee was soo good! I ordered the creamsicle and I'd get that every time!

Cute coffee shop, with great coffee and a wonderful staff. I loved the cold brew with vanilla cold…read morefoam

Great location, delicious coffee, prices are reasonable with other spots in Wildwood. They also…read moresell a few pastries and bagels. Perfect views for morning coffee!

Great location, good coffee, super friendly staff! This was…read morea regular visit as we had an event at the convention center for a week.

Busy place. Somewhat loud music but not anymore than any other cafe or restaurant. Lots of indoor…read moreseating available. Fast service. Dairy and non-dairy options. Somewhat limited non-caffeine options, but not none. The smoothies do not come with milk, they are just syrup and ice blended up. Most of the staff are quite nice. The cashier was unhelpful when I had an issue with my drink, but it was resolved by the manager swiftly and without complaint. Considering the possibility of rotating staff (and the cashiers young age) I'd say such an experience does not look poorly upon the establishment. Rather, the way management handled the issue looks favorably on them. We did not get ice cream so I cannot comment on it. It was expensive, and perhaps overpriced. However, this is wildwood in the summer, so everything is expensive. For those curious, I got the 4 Berry smoothie, which I was expecting to contain fruit and a dairy product. Instead it was ice and syrup. I tried to reach a resolution with the cashier by explaining the issue and asking for an alternative drink. The cashier declined and said I'd have to purchase a replacement. I stepped aside so I wouldn't hinder other customers and asked another staff member if a manager was present. They were, and when I explained my issue and we reached a resolution where part of my drink would be poured out and replaced by milk (I honestly didn't want to chance a different drink). By replacing 1/4 of the drink with milk, it improved the drink tremendously. The management also offered to make a new drink if I didn't like it, but I did so all is well. Overall: good experience, excellent food, great coffee, decent non-coffee options, possibly overpriced.

The Coffee House at the Grand: Coffee in the Theoretical Sense…read more There are places that serve coffee, places that understand coffee, and places that appear to have received a brief description of coffee from a passing stranger and decided they had enough information to proceed. The Coffee House at the Grand, unfortunately, landed somewhere in the third category during my visit. The coffee itself was subpar. Calling it weak would be generous. "Brown water" is perhaps less diplomatic, but considerably more accurate. It had the colour of coffee, occupied the appropriate sort of cup, and was apparently introduced to a coffee bean at some point in its journey, but flavour seemed to have missed the appointment entirely. A proper cup of coffee ought to have some character. It needn't leap onto the table and recite poetry, but one reasonably expects aroma, depth, richness, or at least some evidence that the beans had ambitions. This had none of those things. It was warm, brown, and liquid, which technically places it within shouting distance of coffee, but only in the same way that a puddle is within shouting distance of a swimming pool. The service did little to rescue matters. The atmosphere struck me as unfriendly, and the interaction lacked the professionalism one expects from a place trading on the appearance and vocabulary of a proper coffee house. There is no requirement that staff perform Broadway numbers while handing over a cappuccino, of course, but a little warmth, attentiveness, and basic hospitality are not extravagant demands. They are rather the point. That was perhaps the strangest part of the experience: the whole place felt less like a coffee house and more like an impersonation of one. The visual cues are there. The name is there. The equipment is presumably there. One half expects the next step to involve excellent coffee and pleasant service. Instead, the performance stops just before the important bits. It reminded me of building a pub, hanging a Guinness sign outside, installing a magnificent wooden bar, polishing every glass until it shines, and then serving everyone lukewarm tap water while looking mildly inconvenienced that they came in. There is enormous potential here because the concept itself works. A coffee house at a grand property should feel inviting. It should be the sort of place where one settles in for ten minutes and accidentally stays for forty. Coffee should smell like coffee before it reaches the table, taste like someone cared about making it, and be served by people who understand that hospitality is part of what the customer is purchasing. Instead, my experience was remarkably forgettable, except for the unfortunate fact that it was memorable for all the wrong reasons. Perhaps I caught them on an off day. Every business is entitled to one. But based on this visit, the Coffee House at the Grand needs rather less attention paid to looking like a coffee shop and considerably more attention paid to being one. At present, the coffee is brown water with excellent public relations.

Stopped in early yesterday am to pickup 3 breakfast sandwich's and coffee. Excellent quick service…read moreand fair pricing. Even accepted cash to avoid the cc fee's which are a money grab! Great tasting and fresh H

Service cracked me up. He was so down to earth and just all around funny dude. We came for coffee…read moreand some breakfast. Hubs got the belly buster, my one friend got the burger, and the rest of us got the bagel sandwich. The bagels were stuffed with meat and eggs!! It's massive and totally worth the price. The bagel was a bit too much bread though and I did have to scoop some of the inners out, but it was good! I will be back when I'm down in wildwood again. It's located inside the jolly Roger's hotel

I took a morning coffee run to A Little Cafe during a weekend beach trip to the Jersey Shore, and…read moreI'm so glad I stopped by! If you're looking for a cute coffee shop, bakery, or breakfast spot in Wildwood Crest, this is definitely one to check out. First of all, this place is adorable. It's a cute little purple building that's easy to spot, with an equally charming interior and outdoor patio seating for warmer days. They also have their own parking lot (access on W Hollywood Ave), which is super convenient, especially in a beach town. The staff were very kind, warm, and helpful. I was impressed by how extensive the menu is. They have tons of options for coffee and tea, baked goods and pastries, breakfast, lunch, salads, smoothies, and more. I initially stopped in just expecting to grab coffee, but there was so much to choose from. The bakery case is definitely a highlight. They bake their treats fresh in-house, and everything looked incredible! Honestly, they could consider adding "Bakery" to the name alongside "Cafe" because their items looked (and tasted) so delicious. I was especially happy to see that they had gluten-free baked goods available. I ended up getting a cappuccino, a gluten-free crumb cake, and a gluten-free blueberry muffin. They also had a Butterscotch Scone that wasn't gluten-free but looked and sounded amazing. I was told it's especially popular right now, and I believe the flavor may be seasonal, so if you're visiting in the fall, it might be worth it for an autumn outing! I'll absolutely have to come back to try breakfast or lunch, especially because I was told they also offer gluten-free bread for their sandwiches. Overall, I had such a wonderful experience at A Little Cafe. Between the charming atmosphere, incredibly friendly staff, huge menu, fresh baked goods, and gluten-free options, this was such a great find in Wildwood Crest. I'm already looking forward to coming back!

Super busy for the morning. The line was out the door and there was barely any room for people to…read moresit at the tables. There are barely any gluten free options but they do let you modify the options they do have. The food was decent but you're paying beach prices!

Still the best breakfast on the island - the undisputed champion. Petros is a Jedi Master and now…read morehe has a padawan next to him who is rifling through home fries à la Obi Wan Kenobi through battle droids. Quality food (the French toast with strawberries and cream cheese is absurdly good), great service from the wait staff, and the damn Jedi Order making breakfast for you. I suggest you punch your space ship/car/bike/golf cart to light speed and head over there immediately. The lunches are great as well. The Force is with them.

We were sat immediately which was great. Food was decent. I would have preferred they crisp up…read moretheir homefries. I did like that they were shredded. They serve delicious iced cappuccinos in a mason jars. I would note that there is only one bathroom for the whole restaurant that is located outside of the cafe near the entrance.

So nice, we came twice during our short weekend at the shore!…read more Hard to beat their blueberry matcha latte, and the egg and cooper sharp breakfast sandwich with a splash of hot sauce was the perfect pre-beach breakfast. Donuts were delicious too! On our second visit, I opted for an iced latte and ricotta toast, and again - was not disappointed! Beautiful indoor and outdoor seating facing the bay! Friendly staff, cute vibes. They open at 8, but on the morning we visited, they opened a few minutes late and didn't seem 100% ready to go, which would be a problem if I was in a hurry. Will definitely come back. I loved their flavors. Not sure if they offer order ahead, but I would try that if you're in a hurry or planning to visit during peak times. Clean bathroom and easy, free street parking.

Joe and his team truly know what they are doing when it comes to coffee and food. Everything is so…read morewell thought out and executed, from the baked goods to the matcha... they take it all seriously and you can taste it. Some things are made with love and this is an example of that. Oh by the way... they run an insanely authentic Italian/coastal BYOB at night (Odero's Supper Club), my sister and her husband have been members for a year and every time we go we are blown away. Part of me wants to scream it from the rooftops but also keep it to myself, much like a good band. We had a homemade local corn and blueberry soft serve here last year that was life changing, truly. The food is already great, but the location makes it even more special, like you transported into a small coastal European town...sunset on the lake while slurping down homemade pastas hits different.

I see why people line up along the street to get their donuts! Delicious! The line actually moves…read morepretty quickly. Everything there is amazing.

Awesome cinnamon buns and even better sticky buns with nuts…read more One of the highlights of our visit every year.

Not bad iced lattes!! I agree with the other reviews about the espresso being not too strong. I…read morepreferably like my espresso stronger but I know each client is different with their coffee. Wonderful staff & super cool it's on the boardwalk

Doesn't get more convenient than great coffee coming to you on the beach! Amazing friendly service,…read morevery fair pricing, delicious coffee!