I came to Mad Batter for some food and left questioning every life decision that led me to eat anywhere else before this moment. The fish and chips? Absolutely ridiculous. The batter was so good I considered asking for a separate plate of just the batter. Forget the fish, I was about two bites away from ordering a bucket of it to go. Then came the nachos, which were so good I briefly forgot I was supposed to be sharing them. Sorry to the people at the table, but survival of the fittest. read more

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Our waitress was so kind! You could tell she loved her job and even mentioned us coming for dinner later on. We went in the morning for breakfast. She told us that we didn't have to marry the waffle or pancakes. We could just choose to get one pancake or one waffle ! Clam chowder 9/10: Out of this world! I wish I could take this home. Blueberry pancake 8/10: Everything a pancake should be. Came with ample amount of syrup Oatmeal blueberry pancake 7/10: Tasted different but not in a bad way. Would order again! read more

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Very busy on a Saturday early afternoon. Sat at the bar and had their famous Bloody Mary, very good. Steven the bartender was fantastic. Had crab cake appetizer which was delicious and boyfriend had corned beef hash with pouched eggs , crispy potatoes and bacon. People were also super friendly. read more

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Adding more pics as we tried more vegan options. Food was delicious! Nice veggie selection in the pasta dish and good portion size. I think I have to order the wings every time! So good. Dylan is a great server. read more

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We actually ate here all week! Mostly breakfast and one lunch. The food & service is always good. It was a bit better years ago, but still a very solid meal for a very reasonable price. It is very crowded so great they get the food out quickly. I enjoyed eggs all week and I tried the fish sandwich dry which was good for me. We also love the bar. Friendly staff, good music, craft beer selection, and great drinks. There is also a happy hour menu. I would definitely go back and recommend. read more

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It was a crowded Sunday morning and we happened to arrive with a large-ish party (5 people) at exactly the right moment. The place was packed but that didn't affect the service or attitude of anybody. Food was terrific, service was spectacular and the atmosphere was fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

A bit disappointed in my eggs Benedict. Strange taste that I can't identify. Roasted potatoes not crispy. Choose something else. read more

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The Chesapeake Bay Benedict was not good. The crab meat is not seasoned at all, so it gives it a kind of fishy taste and in my opinion does not pair well with the hollandaise sauce and egg. Even after a few bites it made me start to feel queasy. The hash was decent, and the pancakes were nice and fluffy. But overall, mid at best. read more

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I thought any and all restaurants in Cape May would be stellar ... not so ... I just wanted a casual meal, so we hit Mad Batter. I had a chicken Caesar salad; my Sir, a "double" pepperoni pizza. Both of our meals were only for sustenance, unfortunately. Probably my least favorite Caesar Ive had in years ... the pizza was just meh. Nothing special. Our server (nice blonde with some ink) was pretty good. At least I ate something healthy and enjoyed the beach themed decor. I'd return for breakfast but not for lunch or dinner. read more

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I visited for brunch during my birthday trip to Cape May. The atmosphere is charming, and it's easy to see why it's popular. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the reputation for me. Nothing tasted bad, but nothing stood out either. The biggest surprise was the water, which had an unpleasant taste. The biggest disappointment was with a reservation issue. After my brunch, my reservation wasn't marked as attended or released in the system, which prevented me from making another reservation elsewhere for dinner. When I asked for help, Alfonso was dismissive and came across as unnecessarily rude instead of helping resolve what should have been a simple issue. It ended up affecting the rest of my evening. Service was friendly, and the restaurant itself has a great vibe, but overall I expected more based on the reviews. I personally would try somewhere else for breakfast next time. read more

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Yelp Mad Batter really impressed me. There we were, in Cape May on Thanksgiving Saturday looking for parking nearby. After finally finding a space, we walked up to Mad Batter, where there were already a number of people standing outside. We were a party of seven, so this wasn't looking good for us. Well, we had a Thanksgiving miracle. They had a table ready for us in less that ten minutes! The food and service here were both very good. I had the crab cake sandwich. It was very mild in flavor but still good. I recommend it, but I'll try some of their other offerings before I get it again. My sister-in-law had one of the specials, the Fried Tomato & Cracked Black Pepper Bacon Sandwich. She and my brother agreed that it was messy but delicious. The lobster mayo set it off nicely. Our server was really friendly and accommodating. She made sure we were taken well care of. We pointed out an error in the check, and she was very kind in taking care of it, and gave no attitude. If you can find parking, this place is worth coming to! read more

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I wanted to like Mad Batter because I heard some good things about it. It's a cute house turned into an Alice in Wonderland themed restaurant. The staff was excellent and we ordered mimosas to drink. I was excited to try the clam chowder since it was free of all of my allergies. I then ordered the arugula and mozzarella salad with an addition of their lobster. The mimosas were excellent! The clam chowder was very good. But the salad was awful and the lobster was rubbery and overcooked. I will come back for the drinks and clam chowder only and I am willing to give them a second try. read more

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Food: great they have vegan options too not just regular too Service : is great Ambience: such great places I set in every room in the restaurant and have been really impressed too who well it is read more

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I have been to the Mad Batter several times and I am always impressed with the service and the quality of the food. People think of the Mad Batter as a breakfast spot but I feel that their dinner is underrated. We recently dined there with friends and had one of the best crab cakes that I have ever had. The Ship Wrecked drink is delicious and really packs a punch! Love this wonderful Cape May staple. read more

American style restaurant. Good burgers and breakfast. Located in walking distance of the plaza and beach. read more

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Great breakfast spot with friendly staff from the moment you walk in and great food! I ordered the omelette with loaded fries and the oatmeal pancakes. The omelette was packed with flavor and cooked perfectly, and the oatmeal pancakes were different but surprisingly good and glad I tried them for the first time. The place was clean, and the whole vibe made me feel like Alice in Wonderland...okay not really, but I had to throw that in there with the whole 'Mad Hatter/Batter' reference, ya know. Anyway, go check this place out for breakfast! read more

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Seated right away at a ledge bar. Service was amazing and friendly. The food was good. This place is very popular and the it's a social environment so it's not a quiet place. Overall a good experience and worth checking out read more

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The worse possible service ever! TO THE OWNER: Please remind all waitstaff to ask customers about any allergies before serving food, to ensure their safety and prevent any potential harm. I ordered the harvest salad with candied walnuts. I have no idea what candied walnuts are, so I wish the waiter asked if I had any allergies because they can SOMETIMES contain cinnamon in it and I am allergic to cinnamon. When the salad came out I started to eat the salad and noticed my throat starting to feel funny. I didn't mix the salad well so I just ate the arugula with the sauce and the chicken. Half way through I noticed there were walnuts and I took a bite of it and my throat immediately started to swell and I can feel my face and tongue getting itchy. Thank god I have my allergy medications on me, but what if the next person this happens to doesn't... We immediately told the server about my cinnamon allergy and the waiter looked at me like I was joking because I ate half of it and then asked me "So you're done with that?" and I said, "Yes I can't eat it anymore, I'm allergic to it and it's contaminated with everything else. I felt my throat starting to close up, but I am okay because I have my allergy medicine. " He asked if I wanted anything else and I said no just a hot tea to help with inflammation. I appreciate that the server was trying to help us out, but he still came back with the bill and said the owner is still going to charge me because it says candied walnuts on the menu, implying that it's my fault...I really expected this place to have better service, but looking at past reviews I can see how this place has overpriced underrated food and terrible service. They don't care about their customers and certainly just focused on making money. Hopefully after today they include that their candied walnuts have cinnamon in it! Or at the very least ask the customers if they have any allergies beforehand read more

No reservations for breakfast or lunch. Went for breakfast and was told the wait would be 20 mins but only waited max 10. Really fast turn around. Great spot. Have always wanted to try it and am so glad we did. Bloody Mary- regular is pretty spicy with a lot of peppercorns and horseradish. Very good and strong. Got a solid buzz. Thick sliced orange and almond French toast- so fluffy with great flavor. Not overly rich. The sweet crunch of the almond slicers are a nice touch Chesapeake Bay Benedict- so much crab meat but not an overpowering fish flavor. Pairs nicely with the capers read more

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I always look forward to visiting. One of the best breakfast spots in the area. We lucked out and didn't even have to wait for a table this time. The orange juice is fresh squeezed and delicious. You can tell that the corned beef hash is homemade but they somehow manage to nail the consistency of canned. Prices are reasonable for the area. read more

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The best breakfast spot in Cape May! Long lines that move quickly. Delicious Bloody Mary's! And their Chesapeake Crab is one of my family's favorite! Mine is the waffle and pancakes! The ambiance is nice. Having lunch and dinner is a definite must! If you stay at the hotel it is in, " The Carroll Villa Hotel" you get a discount off your meal. Rooms are quite nice. read more

Another Cape May staple - only managed to stop in once this trip - for breakfast - got a great spot in the porch. Service here has always been impeccable & this visit was no exception. I had an Omelet & the GF had the Morgan Rostie - both were awesome! Mad Batter is a great place to sit back & relax while the hubbub goes by out front . Timing was perfect - not a long wait for drinks, food, refills, etc. - but not rushed either. I would highly recommend Mad Batter to any visitor to Cape May! read more

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Been coming to Cape May for 42 years, and on just about every trip we have a meal at The Mad Batter. It's never been truly excellent, but it's been reliably very good. Until this year. My wife's Chicken Margarita Flatbread had to be sent back for being undercooked, and even hot, it was unremarkable. I had the Fish and Chips. Though the fish itself was fine, the breading was nowhere near traditional...reminiscent of fish sticks from the grade school cafeteria. And the fries were soggy. Maybe some traditions aren't worth continuing. read more

The place is fun and cute on the inside. I got the lobster omelette special and my wife got the crab eggs Benedict. We both needed to season with salt and pepper because everything lacked flavor. The saving grace for my dish was old bay used in my lobster. We're going to skip this place next time around. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed before! This is our fave place in Cape May! Why? The food, the portion sizes, the staff. It all comes together in this beyond charming building. Their gluten free options are VAST. It makes it difficult to eat anywhere else on the Cape because of the fact that they offer real food. Not just GF basics. Last year I had a simple breakfast but this year, I'm pregnant and went all out. They jokingly asked if I was sharing with my husband to which I not jokingly replied "Oh no, not a chance!". Great location, great food. read more

Okay spoiler alert we eat here and we try to go back as often as we can mainly love lunch service. The back room that you get to look out on the garden is such a sweet spot. We are plant lovers so a garden kicks it to another level. Now onto the food I usually get the cheeseburger and I tell my wife I get it every time because it's one of the best in cape May. It's a juicy decent size burger on a brioche roll. The pickles are standout. Comes with what looks to be hand cut fries. I would love to try something else but when you know something is the best I tend to go w what I know. My wife gets different things this time she got some fluffy blueberry pancakes that looked right out of a magazine. So big I knew I was getting some. Only thing I can say is a little more syrup would have helped me. She had plenty and if I had asked our wonderful server Dillon I'm sure we would have gotten it. He was on top of everything esp my iced tea which I like multiple of each meal. He was around to refill water and coffee. Oh my wife got a mimosa which she loved. They have a full bar in the front. She has also gotten scrambled eggs and mention they were pan made not on a flat top griddle. There's a difference IYKYK. She was very appreciative of that the potatoes were a great mix of onion peppers and seasoning. I know because I got to get in on them because there was enough leftover. Anyhoo we will be back because we love the place and live not too far away give it a try. Later lunch seems less crowded js. read more

I enjoyed my breakfast at Mad Batter! I ordered the 3 egg omelette, and the portion was very generous and it tasted great. My friend also enjoyed her eggs Benedict. The food is also very well priced. The resturant is gorgeous - the decor was so pretty and it felt so cozy but also aesthetic at the same time. It is a really beautiful dining experience. The service was also amazing - the food came out very quick. I enjoyed my breakfast here! read more

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My husband and I visited The Mad Batter in Cape May based on a recommendation from a colleague, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to the expectations. The food was just okay--not bad, but definitely not worth the price. We started with the cheesesteak egg rolls, which were a real letdown. They were overcooked, and the filling was sparse--mostly crispy shell with barely anything inside. We also ordered the nachos, which lacked flavor and felt like a pile of chips with hardly any cheese or toppings. I did have a bite of my husband's salad, which I actually thought was quite good--fresh and flavorful. In hindsight, I probably should've gone with that instead. What really stuck with us was that later that evening, we ended up ordering cheesesteak egg rolls at another spot because we felt so unsatisfied by the ones we had here. For how expensive the meal was, we left wishing we had chosen a different restaurant altogether. read more

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Can here for Saturday night dinner. Make sure you make reservations. Food and service was great. Definitely trip the crab cake and the seafood with risotto. Ask for indoor seating with your reservation and you can hear the live music much better. Highly recommended when you're in Cape May to try the mad batter. read more

Four of us one meal was 10 minutes behind the other three. Why? The pictures are of the same dish. One watery and one tight. The place lacks any managerial leadership in both front and back of the house. Sad! read more

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We ate here this evening, the restaurant not too busy. Kelly, our server was pleasant, professional and attentive, but not overbearing. We sat on the enclosed porch/patio in the back behind the bar. It was quiet which we were looking for. My wife started with the clam chowder. It was more a soup than a chowder, but it was chock full of clams and some bacon too, and very tasty. I had the the cheesesteak egg rolls, nice and crispy. I liked how the cheese was in a dipping sauce. Very well done. For our entrees, my wife had the soy Glazed salmon, on a bed of fried rice. Clean plate club says it all. I had the Half-rack honey glazed St Louis Ribs. They were sweet and perfectly cooked, not fall of the bone, but melting in your mouth. It was served with fresh Cole slaw and macaroni and cheese, the cheese sauce velvety and quite delicious. We ate here several years ago, hence the return on this getaway. We are so glad we ate here again. Recommended! read more

Gluten free pancakes were pretty dry. Ordered a side of crispy bacon which was delicious. My husband said the Chesapeake bay egg Benedict was good but needed a lot more holladaise sauce - waitress never checked on us after we got our food so he couldn't request it. Service was lacking food ok nothing to write home about. read more

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Food average servic on and off with attitude when busy don't bring your service pet they don't like you to bring them. I find this place not up to par as people say it is. No real chefs work thier and as far as Ambiance not wedge it's busy. They survive off tourism only after the height of the season they lack business. It's a so so place ,during the peek of the season with tourism they get a 3 star they do need experienced cooks but short order cooks here any business with this president lacks high quality of food period. Your choice with your budget this ain't the best place for the money. It's as good as you can do at home looking into a cook book.. preprocessed food is used. Service can be better on a slow day. Enjoy the shore. read more

Stopped in for brunch and was able to sit at the bar right away--no wait, which was great. I ordered a mimosa and a manmosa to start, both were well-made and refreshing. I had the yogurt bowl, which came in a generous portion. The house-made granola was especially good--crunchy and flavorful. It was topped with a ton of fresh fruit, which made it both filling and refreshing. Great brunch spot overall--would definitely come back! read more

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My friend and I made a quick stop in Cape May, so we decided to try this restaurant since it was on all the Cape May itineraries. We visited on a Sunday morning and it was busy but we were able to get a table with only a 5 minute wait. The restaurant is cute, it looks like an older house. We got to sit by the small outdoor patio which was very pretty. To eat, I got the Helsinki, which was so good and had plenty of salmon. I will say, they were busy but the service was so slow. We had to flag down our waitress to get the check because it seemed like she might have forgotten us. read more

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This place is a 10 out of 5. Great vibe, great drinks, great food and great service. Bartender was very attentive as well. Oh....and check out the photos. read more

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If you check the reviews you will notice that most reviews complement their breakfast, drinks and bar environment. We went for dinner and experienced above average service. We ordered Cream of Crab soup and salads. Entrees, Paella, Maui Maui and Ravioli. Really disappointing food quality. In a town with so many great they need to raise the bar on food quality. I would return for their cool bar but not for dinner. I might try breakfast since the ratings indicate good quality. Poor price/value relationship. read more

Mad Batter is tucked inside a hotel and is way bigger than you would think from the outside! They don't take reservations for breakfast & lunch but since it's the off season they were able to accommodate my party of 6. They have a big menu and plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. The vegan and regular wings were both amazing. The crab cake was also delicious. The only downside was that the fries were cold! The service was great and very fast! read more

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Food was great as always. Menu was changed a little bit from last year which was unfortunate. Service was great. Our waiter Marcos was on everything and was quick. Ambiance was good a lot of people (set reservation). Only bad thing was sitting toward the front of the building got very hot. read more

Had about a forty minute wait when we got there at 10am, which was before the real line formed. I suggest trying to go there as early as possible. Once we were in we could see why it was worth the wait. I ordered the French toast and I can honestly say I've never had better French toast in my life. I didn't know how big the portion size would be so my fiancé and I each ordered entrees as well. It was a tad too much food, but I'm glad we did it that way. We are only visiting and probably wouldn't have time to go back. I believe this is the best place in town for breakfast. read more

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