Java By The Bay

(17 reviews)

2.9 mi

Value for the $ The salmon sandwich is a blast of flavor,…read morelarge, nice size slices of salmon and bacon, and tasty. The workers there have personality and make each visit personable. The Flea Market today made it a two event stop. The place has ample seating and a comfortable vibe.

This place was great! Very cute, loved that they have local items for sale. I had a breakfast…read moreburrito and a latte. The breakfast burrito was pretty good but had a smoky flavor to it from the breakfast meat which I didn't expect. Not bad, just interesting! The woman at the register was very kind and made my latte pretty quick. Plenty of spots to sit and it's nice to look around through the big windows.

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Divergent Donuts

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2.5 mi

Idk if I can give a proper rating after just one visit, but…read more.. - staff: friendly, accommodating, awesome - and a star for being something kinda original considering there is only 1 other place I know to get donuts in the area Overall, the donuts were good. My son loved the strawberry frosted. The marshmallow was packed w/ marshmallow. The Boston cream was great. We weren't crazy about the Oreo or the chicken and waffle at all, but happy to try them all. Prices vary per donut, some seem a little much. All in all, it's cool. We'll get back over there to try other stuff for sure.

One of the best Boston crème donuts I've ever had and the breakfast Sandwhich was perfect !…read more Super easy drive thru pickup and online ordering ... worth every penny ! Pictures do not do this justice, go try for yourself.

S' mores donut...poorly filled

Seating area with TV and decorations

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Bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on a bagel

Cool Beans Sandwich and Coffee

4.9

(24 reviews)

4.1 mi

We first stopped in last year while staying at GWL. My daughter still talks about how great her…read moresandwich was. Today we stopping in on our drive home from NJ. Once again we were very impressed with the quality of the food, the ambiance, the friendliness of the staff- if you are in the area or simply driving past on I95, it's worth a detour. They have a good selection of coffee drink and some great breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Today we ordered The Commander which had the most amazing vinegary tang with just a little kick of heat. The Cubano was also a very solid choice. Give this small business YOUR business, you won't be disappointed.

Stopped in while visiting Great Wolf Lodge and was not disappointed. Everything is made fresh and…read morein house. Many of the meats used to make sandwiches are smoked fresh. Coffee was fresh and delicious. The servers and customers inside the place were super friendly and helpful. The place might be small but it is cozy and packs a ton of flavor into each meal and drink. If you are in the area or visiting Great Wolf Lodge, do yourself a favor and eat real quality food from Cool Beans.

After a Cool Beans breakfast come back for a sunset walk, beautiful skies for 20 minutes after the sun goes down. Get something to go.

Interior

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Peet's Coffee

Poor food selection, and the food there is old and stale. Staff got my order wrong & made an awful…read morebeverage. Worst Peet's Coffee I was ever at. Stay away!

I stopped her on a road trip it's located in the rest stop. My cold brew coffee was absolutely…read moredelicious. The service was good and line moved fast. They have chips as well as muffins and pastries to purchase.

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Javiva

Dunkin'

I was doing a long drive and I needed some coffee to continue driving, so I just decided to stop at…read morethis location for coffee and donuts. The combination of coffee and donuts were perfect, it was a treat I don't have donuts regularly. I highly recommend this location for coffee or donuts.

This Dunkin is awful in the morning. They cannot handle an influx of customers. You will be 25…read moreminutes late for work messing with them. It's nearly everyday. The put all the online orders out of reach so you can't even grab your stuff and go. I've tried with them multiple times. Avoid this dunkin any time it's busy. Placing orders online doesn't even help

They actually have a nice lounge area

Really Big

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Dunkin'

Moved back to the area and the last 3 times visiting this Dunkin's was HORRIBLE ! Ten years ago the…read moreservice, donuts and coffee was great. Now they serve absolutely horrible coffee. Tastes either burnt or has grinds in it. The place is also FILTHY.

So much for #NationalDonutDay! I decided to make a detour--…read moreseveral minutes out of the way-- to celebrate one of my favorite "holidays." Everything was disappointing: * The sign on the doors indicated that the Dunkin would close at 8pm. It was only 7:40pm, but the door was locked. * I walked around to the drive-in window, and I was told by a petulant young employee that she could not serve me there. I needed to drive around. Fine. Please be ready; I'll be right back. * I pulled around, and two employees ignored me. After a few minutes, I tooted my horn, so they knew I was there. * Long story short, the other employee said that she was busy getting drink orders. I just wanted to buy a donut. Ultimately, they didn't have my preferred flavor (bummer!). * I got a back-up choice. It was given to me in a cute little bag. No napkin. And the donut was stale!!!!!!!! Really disappointing.

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Peet's Coffee

** 6 Year Review Update **…read more This place is still great!! There's ALWAYS a line. It ALWAYS moves quickly. The menu is constantly updated. Great bakery items, additional sandwiches have been added. Our hot drinks are always great! I love the tea, Hubby enjoys the coffee flavors. Always clean and welcoming. I'll definitely revisit again on my next trip up North.

Terrible. Quality went down so far since this first opened. It's no longer like a true Peet's…read moreCoffee, which is wonderful, but like a nasty roadside nondescript coffee place. Horrible pastries and sandwiches provided by the travel center, not Peet's quality. A stale old PB&J was $9.99. They no longer offer soy milk but at least they do have almond milk - though my the latte was horrible and not worth any premium over McDonalds, which I'd never get anyhow. Ick.

Peet's Coffee & Tea at the Chesapeake House

Front view !!

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Mighty Leaf - Jasmine Fancy Hot Tea !!

Starbucks

2.5

(53 reviews)

5.0 mi

This location is conveniently located along Rt. 22 in Aberdeen, maybe a mile from I-95. The space…read moreis large, airy, and clean with the expected Starbucks decor. I ordered ahead using the mobile app and my order, which was prepared perfectly, was ready right on time. Baristas were grinding away to get drink out in a timely manner. Lots of free parking.

Food is typical Starbucks food. Drinks are inconsistent with taste. The workers are always so busy…read moreso I can understand why something might not taste the best/same, or things get missed. And they're so busy with the morning rush it appears you have better luck ordering online or in the drive through, because standing at the register waiting for help can take more than 5 minutes.

Iced Orange Cream Matcha

Orange Cream Cold Brew

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Orange Cream Frappuccino

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3.0

(8 reviews)

5.8 mi

Very friendly staff. One of the staff thought I was a regular cause I filled out through the app…read moreand gave me an extra 1/2 smoothie cup. He was like come back next week or month. I let him know I was from near Philly and just visiting unfortunately. Great brand. Clean facility. Don't know why all the low ratings but maybe only bad experiences are reviewing.

I got the Green Detox and they were out of ginger (which is totally fine!) but I think they…read morereplaced it with more banana. It tastes like only banana. I think they might've forgotten the pineapple and mango. Plus I have a peanut allergy and there is no option on the website to make that known. Everything is fine! But if the blender used had made one of the peanut smoothies we would be in trouble...

TURKEY BACON RANCH

SANTA FE CHICKEN 'DILLA

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Vintage Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor

Cute, good selections, great space. Good and the coffee are both great. It's a fun place to hang…read moreout and meet a friend!

We stopped in on Memorial Day and were pleasantly surprised at the service and quality of food…read morehere! The inside of the restaurant has awesome, old school vibe! Chipped beef gravy over biscuits was a great meal, as well as the French toast. We will be back!

Waiting area/lobby

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Hopkins Farm Brewery

4.7

(53 reviews)

5.1 mi

We checked out this spot during our day visiting Havre de Grace. The brewery is located on a…read morebeautiful farm. It's a lovely view looking out at the fields. They have both indoor and outdoor seating options and a good variety of beers. We enjoyed food from Taco Bar while we were there; they seem to rotate different food trucks. They also had MacGerk's food truck so it was cool to have two different options and there are also snacks available for purchase at the bar. Staff here were very friendly. It was cool to see many people of all ages enjoying themselves on a beautiful day. There was a band while we were there and we enjoyed listening to them while we ate and drank our beers. I'd like to go back to see how their beer rotations change; they didn't have some of my favorite styles, but still was able to find one I liked! Overall, this was a cool spot and loved reading about the history of the farm and family on their website. I'll definitely return next time I'm in the area!

By far, my favorite brewery. Best beers. They always have…read morefood trucks or customers can bring food. Large rec area for family entertainment. Clean bathrooms and very nice seating area.

Few drinks and grabbed a quick snack

Slushies are here for the summer! This one is a mix of lemonade and blue raspberry.

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Outdoor space

Battery Island Brewing Company

4.8

(16 reviews)

0.0 mi

We visited this spot while exploring the area. We only had a beer each, but enjoyed the casual vibe…read moreand the bartenders were very kind. They don't serve food other than snacks, but there are several places nearby to grab a bite to eat and you can bring it into the bar to enjoy (exactly what we did with empanadas a few doors down!) Overall, this was a cool spot and I'd like to return and see what the beer rotations are like!

Great atmosphere that was quiant and intimate vs larger breweries that I've been to…read more Was able to enjoy some empanadas with my beers as they had partnered up with the local business for food while you drink. The sour and stouts surprised me. I thought they would be more coffee flavored forward but glad that it wasn't overpowering but a smooth taste that allowed casual drinkers like me to not be turned off. I look forward to coming back during the warmer months and checking out the city when it comes alive!

Flight on super bowl sunday

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410 Empanadas

4.3

(15 reviews)

0.0 mi

My bf surprised me with an empanada from this spot (I love empanadas). He told me the service was…read moregreat, and he knows I'm not a big fan of onions, so he chose the Tex Mex empanada for me. He ordered a beef empanada (tasted it, onions were not big or super strong in flavor so I enjoyed it!). Loved my Tex Mex empanada. The corn was a nice touch and it had a bit of a creamy texture I enjoyed and was well seasoned in the nice, crispy crust. I saw many other yummy options on their menu, so I'd definitely go back for more empanadas and also try some of their other offerings!

The inside of this place is a lot smaller than I thought. There are a couple tables, however, good…read moreluck squeezing past them whenever you have to use the bathroom, get napkins, or leave. Food came out quick and honestly.. The empanadas were so delicious! 10/10 would recommend to all my friends. I couldn't tell the difference between the OG and the birria empanadas although they're clearly labeled. This was user error for sure. If you could only get one empanada, make it the Korean bbq one! Horchata was sweet and refreshing. I thought it was funny how there was a visual for how big the empanadas come.

Empanadas and beer. What a perfect combo

Inside.

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Sherry H.

13 years ago

I hate this place! The owner is so snotty! Concord Point Coffee in the 200 block is FAR better! The Lucas family from Concord Point is doing great things for the town which will hopefully include contributing to Java by the bays closure! When you go to Concord Point get a mocha amore! read more

paul s.

16 years ago

well the owner/manager has no people skills it is a mircle this shop survives! anybody visiting havre de grace avoid this place unless you enjoy rude people,this shop really gives the people of havre de grace a bad name! read more

Helen G.

9 years ago

just found out that there are new owner at Java by the bay. The drinks was amazing and the music was great. a cute little coffee shop and gifts store .I will be coming back many times. read more

K M.

9 years ago

Wonderful place to get a cup of coffee or a pastry, the owners Ron & Helen are extremely nice. Wonderful, quality drinks and a very comfortable place to enjoy them. read more

Karen N.

9 years ago

What a great place in Havre de Grace! I absolutely love the Chai tea. I make it a point to stop whenever I am in town!!

J K.

9 years ago

Love this place! great coffee, Nice owners, I must stop by here about once a day!

Tanek D.

8 years ago

very rude owners, okay coffee. never going again

Java By The Bay - coffee - Updated August 2026

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