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.

This is a new coffee shop in the crest that just opened less than a month ago, and after one visit…read moreit has already become a new favorite. I took a walk over there this morning and it was very busy which I was glad to see! They offer your typical menu of coffee items as well as smoothies, assorted bagels, and various types of cream cheese. Most of their coffee syrups are made in house, which is a must for me. I ordered a vanilla cold brew and jalapeño cheddar bagel with scallion cream cheese. Unfortunately after ordering one of the employees informed me they were sold out, so I got an everything bagel instead. The prices are very reasonable compared to other spots on the island. The service is quick, coffee is delicious, and the bagel had an excellent amount of everything seasoning and plenty of cream cheese. I wish this spot well and believe it will quickly become staple on the island!

If happiness came in cup form, it would 100% be served at CREST Coffee. I stopped by one morning…read morenot expecting much, and now I'm basically emotionally attached to this place. My coffee was perfect. Smooth, rich, and clearly made by people who actually care about their craft (and probably have caffeine running through their veins). The staff were awesome and super friendly, chill, and quick with great recommendations. You can tell they actually like people, which is rare for 9 AM. They had that perfect beach-town vibe which was laid back but still totally on it. The shop itself is bright, cozy, and just the right amount of aesthetic without trying too hard. You can sip your coffee, people-watch, and pretend you're living your best seaside life (because honestly, you are).

My family has had a couple of weekend trips to Wildwood this year and we got hooked on this place!…read moreIt's recently opened and is female owned. The owner is the one who makes everyone's drinks and she employs family members to help out. It feels really good to support a local business. We've been here so many times now, I've lost count. But every drink we've gotten has been great! She had a wide selection of drinks available, including hot tea (green or black), whole bean coffee, and some bakery items. We love this place and can't wait to come back!

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!

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.

This coffee house also serves gourmet sandwiches! Firstly, I must mention the coffee is high…read morequality especially their Expresso. They have awesome cappuccinos & iced drinks as well as smoothies. Flavor shots are also available for preferred favs. Their frozen lemonades seem to be a pool/beach favorite as I see many of them being ordered. The prices are Coffee House (vs chain or fast service) level but the quality is worth it in my opinion. Now back to the sandwiches, I ordered one of the paninis of the day. It was Turkey, bacon & avocado. It was available on sourdough or multigrain with mayo or mustard. I love that options are offered not only because I have bread & condiment preferences but because you know it's being made fresh! The sandwich was delicious! The bread was bakery quality & all was beyond fresh & tasty.

okay bagels, good service, and sandwiches were pretty good. it seems to get busy in the morning so…read moreexpect a wait. it is located inside the jolly roger too so be aware when trying to find it from the street. a few tables and chairs inside for small groups to dine. not a bad place to grab a bite or coffee before the beach.

The best bagels in the area and it isn't even close. Located in the Jolly Roger which is super…read moreconvenient for anyone in the Crest. Accept no substitutions, Avalon Coffee's bagels are superb. The bagels are one thing, but they also REALLY pack the sandwiches as well. Great operation.

Don't let the 3.9 get you down. It's a smaller bistro-style place, with chalk-art-and green plant…read moredecor, creative drinks, and some great surprises. We got a banana chocolate latte, a dark caramel mocha (drink of the day) and a strawberry banana smoothie. All of these were great - my kids even liked the iced dark caramel chocolate latte. They sucked down the strawberry banana smoothie lickety split! Rolled in at noon, so got a chopped salad with chicken - great salad, fit with pickled onions and goat cheese which set it apart. Also got a fried chicken sandwich with cabbage and Whoa! This was SO GOOD! Don't miss it! For the kids, got the grilled cheese, but hold on, it's not just any grilled cheese: goat cheese, fig spread, and...I can't even remember what else - BEST grilled cheese I have EVER tasted! Staff was friendly and responsive and quick. Perfect for our little ones and us!

Omg, the best thing to happen to Wildwood since the Morey's allowed alcohol sales on the boards…read more This is the some high-end quality sh!t. Food is scratch-made and out of this world.

3.5 stars. Great place for a quick bite. Had bagels, coffee and a chicken panini here which were…read moreall solid. Bagels come hot. Coffee is average. Chicken panini is stuffing and good. Fries can be a bit soggy. Overall good for a quick bite!

Crusader Coffee Shop is part of the Crusader Hotel. We placed a to go order with three things and…read moreit was ready within 10 minutes. I ordered the West Coast wrap and it was delicious with a decent side of fries. The restaurant has a Facebook page but the prices listed are much cheaper than the actual menu. Overall, a good experience and I would come here again.

Went to Turtle Gut to pick up some cold brew for the drive home. It's a small coffee shop with the…read moreambiance of someone's home kitchen. Their cold brew was decent, nothing to write home about. Not a coffee spot I'd go out of the way for, but not one I'd avoid either.

1. No menu anywhere when you walk into the place You have to go on the website to view it…read more 2. No air conditioning. 3. Ordered food. Paid for it. Never came. Had to go in and ask for the food. They did not have our order, but they did have my money. 4. The chairs outside were so uncomfortable. I guess they don't want you to stay ,or eat for that matter. 5. When we finally got the breakfast sandwich it was so dry. We took it home and added mayo to make it edible. Please don't go here!!!!!!!!!!! They brought our the Karen in me for sure!!!!

Locals and savvy vacationers know to get here before 8 AM during the summer or you're not going to…read moreget what you want. In fact you may not get anything because when they sell out they close. It happened to me a few summers ago until I learned my lesson that some people lined up at 6:30- 7 o'clock in the morning. I take my chances at 8 o'clock but if I'm in the mood for a traditional white cream filled donut I get in line before 7 AM. They are creme doughnuts like the ones you had growing up in the 60s and 70s. Filled. Their corn fritters are to die for. Their sticky buns are very good. They are so good that I told the owner a couple of summers ago that she can't close until I die. LOL.

i made my family get up early to wait on line at this bakery just to judge reagan's opinion of…read moreapple fritters. jk jk but still it was definitely on my mind. the reviews are accurate. you will wait. the week before labor day on a wednesday morning we arrived around 7:30am and still had about a 30 minute wait until we were out the door with our precious box. we got a few fritters, the cinnamon roll, and a few donuts. here is how we rated everything: donuts: 8.5/10 ; fresh and airy, perfect frosting and filling. delicious. fritters: 6/10 ; they were fried too hard for my liking which gave them a semi-crunchy exterior. not enough apple filling but i can definitely see why they are popular even if they are not my cup of tea. inside was chewy with nice ribbons of cinnamon. cinnamon roll: 10/10 ; i would walk through broken glass to eat this for breakfast. i think we got more of the coffee roll style cinnamon roll because it was basically like a yeast donut dough but it was perfectly cinnamoned (word?), light, and sugary from the glaze. i'm clearly still dreaming about it. its not like a chewy buttery cinnabun at all. amazinggg. overall, would i wait again? yes, but send one adult early in the morning to bring them back. leave the family behind since this place is all business.

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

First time trying this place and the medium flavor coffee and blueberry muffin are delicious. The…read moremuffin is fresh and no sugar on the top; it was perfect way to start the day.