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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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

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 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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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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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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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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Absolutely loved everything about this place from the atmosphere to the service and food. Really enjoyed it so much!! Will be back.

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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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Time to go down the rabbit hole and experience a breakfast, lunch or dinner at this establishment. Situated in an old hotel is the first thing that grabs you. The second is the back patio dining room feels like you're sitting in an old garden. A variety of menu options for everyone ( vegan, gluten free). First come first served on breakfast and lunch dining. If a hot day try not to sit in the back porch area no a.c. Service is good parking is ok use the municipal parking up the street. CIAO FOR NOW read more

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This place is nestled between two famous inns in Cape May but was massive inside which I think gave it the charm you want in this town. The wait staff was super nice and attentive. The seating was a little odd in some spots but still comfortable. I got the oven roasted turkey sandwich which came on a croissant and it was pretty tasty. The croissant was what drew me in but it was a standard croissant. The sandwich itself was piled with turkey which was a win and there was Brie, tomato and cranberry cream cheese. Even with all of that though something felt missing from this sandwich. As I saw all the yummy breakfast foods coming out I realized maybe a sandwich was the wrong choice given the name of the restaurant. Regardless it was a solid spot and I would definitely come here again. read more

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Food was piping hot and plenty. Service was good. Nice location and the temperature was nice and cool refreshing. I only wish the water glasses were bigger. read more

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There was quite a wait, but when we were seated, we noticed plenty of open tables. We went for breakfast. They opened at 8, and we got there around 8:30. There isn't much in way of parking. We had to park on Beach Avenue and walk, which wasn't a big deal. Food was ok. I wouldn't call it award winning, like was listed on the menu. The breakfast came with one piece of toast. Would I have known that, I would've ordered more. The toast also was dry. You had to ask for butter. While there were many open tables, it was still quite loud, and we had to yell to each other to talk. It was ok, but I wouldn't say it was the best I've ever had read more

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I have been coming to this place for forever and it stays consistently good! They always have live music which adds to the ambiance of the place. Their Caesar salad is to die for! The Aperol spritz' are perfection. I love their pasta dishes, this time I tried the shrimp and scallop sautee with lobster ravioli and wow was it delicious! Service here is excellent as well! Definitely a must stop if you're in Cape May. read more

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I'm rating a 3 because I feel it could be a cool place to have some drinks and/or a meal. I'm in a tourist town so I know I'm going to pay $150 for 4 people to eat lunch. However, it's not 100% about the food. There is a lot of competition in Cape May so I am looking for the whole package. Which I did NOT get at Mad Batter. It starts with me walking in and asking for a table for four people. My daughter hadn't arrived yet, so we were told we would not be seated until our entire party was present. Ok. If thats the rule, then that's the rule. Here's a tip from a former server...considering it's a Monday in Winter and only 1/3 of your tables are filled, seat me-or how about this..."you're welcome to have a drink at the bar while you wait". NOPE. I didn't know there was a bar or I would have done that on my own. Instead, we waited in the only spot we could wait which was right next to the door-fridge! We were seated and our waiter came quickly, brought our drinks. Great. Our tiny water glasses were never refilled nor were we asked if we wanted our coffee or sodas refilled. Food was good. It was. Clam chowder was a delightful change from any clam chowder I've ever had-we liked it a lot. Too bad it came out with our meals! Not ahead of our meal like you'd expect. IDK. Take the review for what it's worth. Nothing. This was my experience and I won't be back. Lots of Other places to try. read more

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I had heard good things but was sadly disappointed. First be prepared for a wait. We got there at 9am on a Sunday and waited 20 min. I know that's not too bad but was surprised since they only open at 8. Once we were seated we were by the window so there was a draft. Ok fine. The waitress was ok. She seemed like she didn't want to be asked for anything but we didn't need much. For breakfast my mom and I split the eggs Benedict with bacon instead of Canadian bacon and also oatmeal pancakes with blueberries and pure maple syrup. The Benedict didn't have enough hollandaise and the bacon was under done. The English muffin was barely toasted. The pancakes were dense and heavy. Not sure why this is a speciality of theirs. Glad they offer real syrup (for an upcharge). Coffee wasn't good. Had to go get another one elsewhere after. I feel like this place is just hyped up and doesn't live up to it. So many great options in Cape May I'd let the other tourists go here read more

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Came here for breakfast with my family and had a decent meal. The menu didn't really impress me tbh. I got the crab benedict and it was OK, nothing to write home about. read more

My experience was good. The maître d' was pleasant and polite. My server was prompt and courteous. My dish Caesar salad , and a crabcake was excellent not too much filler on the crabcake. Also, the person I was dining with had an excellent breakfast entrée called What Morgan Rossi. The atmosphere is very comfortable and beachy. You know you are in a shore town. read more

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Delicious as always Only 20 min wait today We have waited longer as it's soooo good great wait staff server is awesome upbeat and eager love the setting Front porch and bar area Sandwich huge Could only eat half read more

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Absolutely loved this cute restaurant for breakfast! Well worth the wait and the server we had left a lasting impression. Food is very fulfilling & delicious! read more

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Food, price, service, atmosphere are all beyond all of our expectations. And if you''re really lucky; you will get to meet Angel. Best service ever. Thank You read more

Staff was great. We were greeted at the door by friendly staff and what looked like the manager on for Valentine's Day. The place was full and I was surprised at how big the restaurant actually is. We were told it would be a 15 minute wait, but I think we waited 10 minutes or less. The restaurant was clean, as were the bathrooms. & the food was amazing. I got the chorizo scrambler with sweet potato substitute. Full of flavor and crunch. As soon as I saw queso fresco and corn tortilla as a topping and base I knew it was authentic Mexican would highly recommend that food option. Coffee was also great and to finish it off, my date and I had the breakfast margarita. It was okay. I mean it was strong and citrusy, but more on the strong side without the tequila overpowering it. Sometimes you get drinks that taste like all tequila, this wasn't that. Would I have gotten a second one? No. Would I get it again? Yes. read more

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Loved this place and will be coming back! My margarita was delicious! We got an eggs, Benedict and a crabcake sandwich! And both were very tasty! Loved the ambience of this place! read more

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Bright,open and airy. Friendly and welcoming Dinner is served with a warm bread basket and dipping oil. Dinner- always my daughter's go to the vegan crab cake platter- comes with vegan Mac and cheese and green beans. On point everytime,, the consistency is just like a crab n cake. regular crab cake sandwich (no bun) with a side salad subbed for the fries. Very good, lots of lump crab. Food took awhile to come out/ they said it was delayed due to the vegan crabcake prep. read more

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We made a reservation and were seated right away. The restaurant is located in the Carroll Villa Hotel which is historic and charming. We had quick and excellent service. I had the corn and crab ravioli which was tasty. My husband had the blackened scallops with mac and cheese which were amazing. We also had a crab cake appetizer which was probably the highlight of the meal. As a beer girl, I loved that there were lots of local beers on tap. Parking was a bit of a struggle, but I always opt to park in the liquor store lot and take a nice little walk through the outdoor mall. read more

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We frequent the Mad Batter when we are in Cape May. We really enjoy eating here as I offered delicious food. Offers Gluten free and it is so good. The service is wonderful. Love the Bloody Mary's. read more

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July 28, 2024 - 4 for breakfast. I would like to go on and on and rave about this place.......but I am still on a 2.5 week over 6,000 mile driving vacation. (maybe an update to the following) * AWESOME vegan/whole food plant based selection!!! The chick pea vegan "crab cake" sandwich was AWESOME. (I will say make it thinner as it was VERY thick and the sandwich TOO big for my big mouth) * our service at the bar was (especially considering the density and packed seating) was truly exceptional. Matt? was swift, efficient, attentive, and truly world class......and with a few quick chats conversational and answered all my pesky annoying questions about the vegan menu and the whole place!!! * decor and cleanliness awesome. * all the varied food items were cooked to perfection, fresh, and tasty!!! OK enough for now. VERY VERY enjoyable and not tourist rip off expensive. GREAT JOB!!!! read more

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I usually come here for breakfast or brunch and always get the Chesapeake Bay Benedict with no capers, but I forgot this time and it was still not a big deal. It is my go to order. I also get the Manmosa which is so good and strong where there is a limit of 2 per person. There is usually a wait but it is worth it. The front has sunny porch vibes and the back room feels like an indoor garden with stained glass. I have come here hungover and I have come here dressed up, it really just depends on why you are going out to eat. A great, reasonably priced breakfast spot in Cape May year round. read more

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