Magic Brain Cafe

This place is a cute coffee shop with good coffee and some pastry options. We got an iced…read morecappuccino and a pumpkin muffin, the coffee was actually the best I've had in cape may. We went on a Friday midday so it was not super busy. It's a bit off the main Washington st mall strip so it's less crowded.

Seriously some of the best match I've ever had! You could tell the ingredients were quality. It was…read morecreamy like ice cream! And just the right shade of green. The women taking orders took her time to walk me through the menu and answer my questions, even with a long line behind me. The line moves quickly though! There wasn't much seating indoors, more of a grab and go place, but perfect to grab a cup and walk around downtown cape May. If I'm ever back in the area, I'd absolutely go again.

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Strawberry mango peach smoothie & iced latte (metal straw purchased here as well!)

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The Buoy Coffee Shop

4.6(34 reviews)

0.4 mi

There's a reason this place is so busy! You can choose to sit inside but it's kinda nice to just…read moretake the coffee to go, especially when there is a beach right there with a walkway. Iced blueberry pancake latte 10/10: Not too sweet. Just perfectly flavored. I even overheard a woman coming back for a 2nd time.

Loved everything about this place. Its cute overall, staff was so friendly, and the coffee itself…read morewas delicious, I'm in love with the coconut mocha. Added bonus is that its on the boardwalk, literally steps away from the beach. Its adorable and has good coffee, just go already!

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Madison's Bakery

4.0(120 reviews)

0.3 mi

Such a gem. There is a reason the line is down the street till 10:00am. We bought a cake there…read morerecently and it was amazing. The icing was perfect. We went in after the morning rush and the owner was so pleasant and helpful. Family business and every location is run by a sibling or parent. Long hours and you can see the pride in their product.

I accidentally stumbled upon Madison's Bakery-wanting an ice coffee. I added their banana flavoring…read moresyrup and it was delicious. Great quality coffee and friendly. I will definitely go back intentionally next time I am in the area.

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Coffee Tyme At The Beach

4.0(119 reviews)

0.1 mi

Great little coffee shop! The coffee was delicious and the atmosphere was really nice. Winnie was…read moresuper friendly and gave us some great recommendations on what to try. Everything we had was really good. Definitely a spot we'd come back to next time we're in the area!

Would give a zero if it was an option. Pisspoor quality and the staff could not care less. You'd…read morethink that a deli on the Jersey shore would take a little more pride in a pork roll - this is low quality sliced deli ham. The egg was clearly frozen and tossed in a microwave. Despicable.

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Quiche

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Avalon Coffee - Cape May

2.9(72 reviews)

0.3 mi

If I give zero stars I would. $20 for a sandwich,drink,chips it not like they give you your money…read moreworth either . Is nuts. Dirty place, tables were dirty, no napkins on my table. Service was rude. If you don't have the right change they round up instead of rounding down since it there fault for the change. Plus over charge on the credit card service.

The woman working behind the counter when I came in may have been having a bad day -- super…read moreunpleasant! I got a toasted everything bagel with cream cheese. The bagel itself was quite bad and was really just flavorless round bread, hardly toasted. I didn't try the coffee, but would not come back here for a bagel.

Pork roll & Cooper sharp with hot sauce on an everything bagel

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Everything bagel

Ostara's Coffee House

4.7(80 reviews)

0.5 mi

Our favorite spot! We order ahead and pick up. The people there are great and the breakfast…read moresandwiches as well. Love it here!

Sadly, we discovered this place heading out or else we would've eaten and drank here everyday!…read more Service is speedy. Staff is nice! There's art from local artists if you're into that. Books for sale too. Also, there a tv streaming from a different country which I thought was neat. There are tables if you'd like to sit and eat. The thing that really got us was the Lord of the Rings drinks. Anyway, the PSL was so good. They're genius for asking us if we wanted coffee ice cubes. Made our coffee lasts waaaay longer. Not to mention, the build your own bagel was so easy and DELICIOUS. 12/10 place. If you could only go to one coffee shop in Cape May, it has to be this one.

A pride flag waving in the wind in front of the coffee shop

Gotta love everyone! Or anyone who is a good person :-)

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Bagel Time Cafe

3.9(147 reviews)

0.4 mi

This place is amazing, you gotta get there right when they open because a line will form out the…read moredoor. They've got speed and efficiency nailed down. We did a bulk order of bagels and cream cheese and it was fantastically priced for everything we got.

The service was absolutely amazing: friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome from the…read moremoment we walked in. The only downside was the food and coffee. We ordered toasted bagels, but they were barely toasted and tasted more like plain bagels. The coffee was unfortunately very disappointing as well. Even after adding half-and-half, I couldn't finish it because of the taste. The outstanding service is the reason I'd consider giving this place another try, and I hope they can improve the bagels and coffee because the staff truly deserves recognition.

Exit 0 Bowl- Acai, strawberry, banana, pineapple, raspberry, granola on the side

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Beach Plum Bakery & Cafe

4.1(52 reviews)

0.4 mi

This is hands down one of my favorite coffee spots in cape May, I love their quiches and I always…read morehave to get a maple latte from there. They have a lot of yummy options for freshly baked pastries and breads. Also in a really cute spot where you can do some vintage shopping while you're there.

We ended up visiting Beach Plum Bakery & Cafe twice for breakfast during our trip, which says quite…read morea bit about how much we enjoyed it. What stood out most was the rotating selection of baked goods. The menu seemed to change from day to day, so there was always something new to try and we never felt like we were ordering the same breakfast twice. The quiche was a particular highlight. It tasted fresh and was nicely prepared, and the staff kindly offered to heat it up for us, which made it even better. We also tried the muffins, scones, and cake, all of which were very good. Everything had that fresh-from-the-bakery quality that makes a simple breakfast feel a little more special. When we visited during the summer, most of the seating was outdoors, which worked nicely for a relaxed morning. The atmosphere was casual and easygoing, and the staff was friendly and accommodating. A great spot to stop in for breakfast if you're looking for fresh baked goods and a menu that keeps things interesting from one visit to the next. We'd happily come back on another trip, especially to see what was coming out of the bakery that day.

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Coffee Tyme At The Mall

3.7(92 reviews)

0.1 mi

Bring cash to this place! Not enough space to sit down and chat. They also sell their beans and…read morelocal artists' crafts. Service was fast on a rainy day. The coffee itself was good! I got a white mocha raspberry latte and I almost went back for a second.

First time and Coffee Tyme ! I got the snicker mocha and it…read morewas very good and not overly sweet. Inside is tiny but it is clean and neat. Girls were friendly !

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Mango smoothie

Golden Stop

4.5(35 reviews)

0.3 mi

Very cool coffee cafe with positive vibes and unique coffee drinks on their menu !…read more Must stop by for the maple sea salt latte. Super delicious. Delicious oatmeal cookies too !

Great ambiance! Solid service. Lattes are delicious!…read more Breakfast burrito w/ turkey sausage(3.5/5) Cheesesteak wrap (5/5) simple! Good quality beef and cheese perfectly grilled Blt (4/5) great bread and overall quantity

Merry & bright interior

Avocado Toast

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John S.

332

5

2

9 years ago

If you want coffee in Cape May, you go to Magic Brain. From sun up, to sun down, their coffee stays fresh and has the ability to make even the grumpiest of people smile. I spend my days sitting in the cafe, catching up on reading and working on my portfolio. When I need a break, I talk to the Magic Brain crew and there's never a dry conversation. Please make this your spot to grab some coffee and soak in the aromatic scent of a fresh brew. read more

Ann E.

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3

0

12 years ago

Love their baked goods and tea! Has a great friendly atmosphere (they'll chat if you like or just serve you well and leave you alone if that's what you want). Very convenient to the Washington St. mall and just off the beach. Open early in the morning and late into the evening. 60 minutes free wifi with purchase. Now that it's off-season, I do miss the Tue/Thu live music in the evenings. read more

Ellie B.

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1

0

6 years ago

to the barista with the rick and morty hat and a cool arm tattoo, the lg. iced latte w/ cookie dough flavor and extra shot was the best coffee i have had in years. i work in cm for the summer and have tried so many coffee places (including the one i work at) and none have come close to your latte. thank you so so much. love, picky coffee addict with red hair read more

Tina L.

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7

4

11 years ago

Love this place... Started coming for the coconut island coffee stayed for the vegan baklava. The vibe is great and just today I had the most delicious chocolate filled croissant--and it was still warm. It was fantastic. Yoga upstairs coffee and some meditation what more can you ask for... Highly recommend! read more

Meg R.

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1

0

14 years ago

New owner this year, and some decor changes are nice. It feels very comfortable in there. Coffee is great as always, and the pastries are amazing! Chocolate+ croissant=delicious! I would recommend this place to everyone! read more

Oscar G.

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37

9

9 years ago

Great location and awesome coffee. Always great to return and see what great new additions have been done since last year.

Bill B.

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17

22

9 years ago

Awesome coffee and friendly service. The only downside was the wait, but that's probably because they are so good..

William G.

0

1

0

6 years ago

the best coffee ever! We were there this morning and it's the best regular coffee I ever had!!!

Haley G.

0

4

0

3 years ago

Super friendly and cozy! Definitely best coffee in Cape May! Coffee critics it's a must.

Bob S.

0

6

0

10 years ago

Great spot, good coffee, just wish they opened a little earlier for us early birds.

Phalynn P.

129

19

17

12 years ago

Lavazza coffee...great friendly and patient staff. Great find!,

Tyree E.

477

79

2

5 years ago

Great shop with an option for everyone, Super friendly too.

Chance L.

2

1

0

14 years ago

Good coffee, good food, nice employees, and good vibes.

Jeffrey S.

34

706

14

9 years ago

Good cup of coffee, nothing more, nothing less.

Fred M.

0

3

0

10 years ago

Great Service - new go to place.

T M.

86

4

0

6 years ago

The best cookies i have ever had

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