Chill breakfast vibes & a dog friendly patio! OCEAN CITY, MD: Malia's Cafe was the perfect final stop on our OCMD trip, a cozy breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot with dog friendly outdoor seating and all the classic comfort‑food vibes. Fresh dishes, breezy air drifting up from the beach, and a comfy awning that keeps you shaded make it such an easy, relaxing place to start your day. Simple, delicious, and super welcoming, exactly what you want before heading home. read more

Malia's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

A nice cafe close to the beach? Well, we found one that is vegetarian friendly. Lots of good options from pancakes, waffles, avocado toast and many more. We saw some good ratings and gave this place a shot and we weren't disappointed. We were greeted by a friendly and welcoming staff who helped us make the right selection. As my wife was fasting, she went with a small fruit bowl, my son chose shortstack pancakes, and I tried the veggie hash. The fruit bowl was decorated well and had plenty of variety. From blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, watermelons, apples, bananas, and others, all the fruits were fresh and perfectly ripe. The pancakes were very large and just one would have been more than enough for two people it seems but they even added berries for my son on them. The veggie hash had lots of potential. It was cooked well, however, lacked seasoning. It seemed slightly bland and I had to utilize ketchup to give it some identity. However, the quality and variety of veggies inside was great. Overall, I am giving four stars due to the fact that the prices are high, but the service and quality are worth it; especially for such a close location to the boardwalk. read more

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There was a group of 6 and they were able to easily accommodate us. The staff was very nice and helpful. They allowed us to order breakfast and lunch during breakfast hours. The food came fast and there were no complaints. read more

Malia's Cafe - Greek Salad with shirmp salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

After seeing the reviews and seeing how packed out this place got. my family and I decided to try this place out it's cute and friendly employees but definitely doesn't ask how food was or ask if everything's ok they always busy tryna get other people served honest review after spending $60 on breakfast and not being able to enjoy it do to tasting like play-doe just inedible got pancakes and waffles an just wasn't it. wait was also very long wait as I read in reviews but presentation and looks definitely attracted me to thinking it was a good place. read more

Malia's Cafe - Belgium Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

07/28/26 - Service was good. Very colorful place. Small and it has indoor and outdoor dining. Food was great perfect portion. I definitely recommend getting the steak and eggs. 07/29/26 - Service was good again and food was good again came back for a second time. But this time got the Breakfast Burrito and chips and salsa. Very filling and delicious. Definitely recommend if you like breakfast burritos. I also recommend get bacon and it is a like candy bacon. The secret is that they put sugar on the back to give it a sweet caramelized flavor. They bake it in the oven. read more

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Slightly disappointed. Came here to try the gluten-free waffles. I was not impressed. The waffles were dense and heavy, and tasted like corn bread. All of the other food that we ordered was good typical breakfast food, but nothing that was exceptional. The staff was very friendly, and service was prompt. The restaurant was clean and the atmosphere was relaxing and quiet. read more

I wanted a quick breakfast during my recent stay in Ocean City and this place came up on Yelp - looked like a cute little diner feel, so I went with it. It was off-season, so I was able to park right across from the restaurant. The exterior and interior are very tropical-kitschy, and it gives off a family-friendly vacay feel. Service was fast and very friendly. I was feeling like a solid breakfast sandwich, so I ordered the RVD. I'm not crazy about everything bagels, so I asked to replace it with a plain one. So - this was a tough one. The bagel wasn't very good - kind of on par with a store bought Thomas Bagel, and then the sandwich was hard to eat. Everything was falling out. Too much egg falling out, too much sauce squishing out. Avocado trying to escape with each bite. I guess some folks like that since it was a lot of food for the price, but I like my sandwiches portioned so I can eat them without ending up wearing them. The sandwich also came with hash browns - which were a little too crispy for my taste. Overall, it was okay - but nothing I'd be jumping to return to next time I'm in town. read more

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I could not eat here after waiting in the sun after the hostess was told not to sit anyone now. The hostess was a nice young lady who said we will be seated in 15 minutes. We had already waited for 10 but we wanted to try this cafe. A couple came behind the 4 of us after we where 10 minutes into our wait time. They were also told 15 minute wait. The outside had 3 setup tables for 4 people available and we watched more the 10 people leave the inside set up. An elderly man came out to help and then pass us, walked up to the 2 people behind us and took them to be seated without looking our way or announcing we will be seated soon. As a minority, this is not acceptable. Will not return. We of course left explaining to the hostess now unacceptable this was. We walked around the corner to Sahara's, which has great tasting food, good variety. All friendly staff and they always get you in and out smoothly. read more

Breakfast was amazing! There are no complaints to give. Just expect a lengthy wait, for my family of five's meals, we wait 40-45 mins. They actually got so busy, so some orders got mixed up, they chose to give us extra food for the trouble. We placed a to-go order, there wasn't much waiting room however, the manager was very accommodating and constantly checked on us. We ordered the French toast, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, hash brown, The Nashville Hot Chicken which comes with Mac-n-Cheese (MUST TRY), smoothies and ice coffee. Overall, the atmosphere was very nice. The place was packed! I highly recommend Malia's Cafe! read more

Great food - service a little slow not much to details not a place to go if you're in hurry - very cute cozy tight on space.

Really cute spot with excellent food and service! It's one of those hidden gems you find tucked away on the side streets off the boardwalk. read more

Malia's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Still my favorite breakfast in OC!!! Love the veggie hash so much, I even make it at home!! read more

Malia's Cafe - Veggie hash with 2 over easy eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Racially Discriminatory and Deeply Disappointing Experience - Will Never Return I had a terrible dining experience at Malia's that I feel obligated to share, especially for other Black families and people of color who might consider visiting. I came with a group of five African-American adults and children. We politely waited outside, as instructed, while the restaurant "waited for tables to open." During this time, a white family of five arrived and spoke with the host. We overheard their entire exchange. Like us, they requested outdoor seating. The host told them there would be a wait, but PROMISED them the next available table outside, even pointing out which one. I approached the host for clarification after the white family left, and she quickly became agitated and defensive--but eventually said we'd be seated next. As we continued to wait, I noticed a four-top table open outside. Since we had three adults, one teen, and a young child (who could easily squeeze in), I politely asked if we could take that spot. First she said no, but then checked with the owner, who told us absolutely not--saying that area was a walkway that could not be blocked under disability law. I accepted this and we agreed to take a table inside. While sitting INSIDE by the window, I watched in real time as the same OUTDOOR table--supposedly off-limits to larger parties--was given to another white family of five! The same owner who denied us came out and graciously seated them, arranging a young child's chair in the "walkway" area that, for us, was supposedly a legal issue. When I respectfully asked the owner to clarify why that table could now be used, his justification was, "they had young kids." So did we. When I said I'd like to move outside, he brushed me off, saying it was busy and he "didn't have time right now." At that point, it was clear: Black and brown families are NOT welcome here outside, and exceptions are made ONLY for white guests. We decided to leave, and I calmly informed the hostess of our experience. She seemed embarrassed and admitted she didn't know why rules were different for us--she even said, "If I were you, I'd leave too." As we left, the owner smirked and said "adios," confirming the utter lack of hospitality or basic respect. We also saw an Indian family turned away ("no space"), when smaller white parties were being accommodated. The pattern was very clear: certain guests are prioritized, coddled, and granted "exceptions" while people of color are made to wait, denied, and dismissed. If you value equal treatment, dignity, and a welcoming environment, do NOT support Malia's until they address these ongoing, blatant incidents of racial bias. The location is beautiful, but no atmosphere can make up for discriminatory policies and disrespectful management. Absolutely will not return. read more

Very Cute Friendly Staff Great Coffee Right downstairs from The Spinnaker hotel so very convenient steps away from broad walk read more

Malia's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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There was hair in cooked in my bacon ....called and stated that to employee and he said "OK". No apology was offered no trying to make it right was offered no nothing. Definitely wont be going here again. read more

Malia's Cafe - Hair In my bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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This spot was so cute, and the food was absolutely enjoyable. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. The waiter was super sweet and really took care of us. read more

Malia's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Food was pretty good, fed a group of hungry people. The ambiance is cute, colorful, and beachy. Service was also good they were nice and attentive. read more

Malia's Cafe - Buttermilk pancakes with strawberries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

One of our favorite spots when visiting OC. There are so many places for breakfast, but we still end up going here twice. I don't know how they cook their bacon but there is such a an extra taste we love. Also amazing GF English muffins and waffles. read more

it took forever for our food to come out. the service was slow and pancakes were like cardboard.

​During our recent stay in Ocean City, we had breakfast at Malia's twice. Caroline was our server both times and she was friendly and attentive. Hubby ordered the breakfast sandwich twice, which he liked. He also appreciated that they have iced coffee on the menu. Between the two visits, I tried the eggs, french toast, pancakes, and fruit bowl. Everything was delicious! If I had to choose, the french toast and the fruit bowl were the favorites! We hope to return on subsequent Ocean City trips! read more

Service: 5 Food: 5 Ambiance: 5 This is a very cute breakfast spot in Ocean City, gives a homey feel. I love the colorful ocean/sea decor. They did great with our to go order of 2 bacon egg cheese on white bread sandwiches with OJ and coffee. We were in and out in about 10 minutes. We really enjoyed our sandwiches and wanted to try other breakfast options so we came back the following day! We got seated within 2 mins (went in about 9:50am on a Sunday. We were greeted by our server and a couple mins later. She took our order of crab omelette with wheat bread, steak and eggs over easy with white bread, coffee, OJ. Their coffee is bold, which I love. We finished both of our entrees! Definitely get the crab omelette. It was super creamy, not too salty, I love the sprinkle of old bay and that it's topped with a good serving of avocado. My husband got the steak and eggs but make sure to get it medium. Will definitely add this to our list of Ocean City breakfast spots. read more

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This place is adorable! Decorated with beachy vibes and mermaids and filled with the delicious aroma of fresh food. My husband ordered the crab omelet, my son got some eggs and toast, my daughter got the French toast with strawberries, my mother in law ordered the spinach and feta omelet, and I got the avocado toast. The crab omelet was stuffed with a crab filling and topped with lump crab, making a delicious omelet! He got a side of scrapple, which I had never tried before. Wow! It was delicious! The French toast was light and fluffy and there was so much ripe, juicy strawberry slices on top! My mother in law's omelet was stuffed with just the right about of feta and spinach. My son's breakfast must have been good because it was gone before I knew it! Lol My avocado toast was different, but good. It comes with hummus spread on it, which gives it a twist. I had to add a touch of salt, but it was still very yummy. The service was excellent. She was friendly and prompt. If we weren't leaving town tomorrow, we would probably go back for an encore! read more

Malia's Cafe is a breakfast and lunch cafe that opened in Ocean City, Maryland in May 2011. It was founded by restaurateur Malia Ricks. The cafe is located on the ground floor underneath the Spinnaker Hotel. The space was previously home to the Spinnaker Cafe and Mad Hatter's Cafe. Ricks was one of the original owners of the latter. She was born in Hawaii but grew up in California before relocating to Ocean City. She spent a lot of time in the kitchen while growing up and soon developed a passion for cooking. With her latest business venture, she brings consumers a wide range of healthy breakfast and lunch items with several vegetarian and vegan options. Nearly everything is made from scratch, using fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Some of the menu staples include omelettes, pancakes, waffles, sandwiches, wraps, salads and various appetizers. My family and I recently visited Malia's Cafe while we were on an East Coast Road Trip. While exploring the boardwalk area, we got hungry for lunch. I looked on the Yelp app to see what was good nearby and Malia's Cafe come up as a result. We walked over and asked to be seated outside. After looking over the menu, my wife and I decided to order and share some Mediterranean staples: Falafel in a Pita and the Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken on top. Not only were both dishes delicious but also very fresh tasting. We also really loved the interior of Malia's which featured beautiful hand-painted wall murals that enhanced their beach café ambiance. We would definitely stop here again on a future trip to Ocean City. read more

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Stopped here on a Thursday morning before heading out of town. Known for their breakfast, we sat outside and looked over the menu. I had an epiphany during this trip to get a specialty item when getting breakfast - bc anyone can fry an egg - but the specialty items is what separates places. So I went with the crab omelette and a coffee. The omelette was a bit small - filled with crab dip as advertised and topped with crab and avocado. The meal came with hashbrowns and toast. The taste was very good though - I thought the flavor was very good. The hashbrowns were the standard shreds grilled into a form. In terms of service they didn't seem particularly busy yet my coffee wasn't filled until the end of the meal. Would have been nice to have more of an attentiveness with the service. Would recommend for breakfast as one of the options that stands out from the normal and boring. read more

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Decor/service: indoor and outdoor seating available. Clean. Service was on the slow side and server wasn't the friendliest. They honestly seemed overwhelmed. 3/5 Food: Breakfast burrito- was too dry! It came with chips and salsa but it needed a thinner salsa for the burrito 3/5 Crab omelette- very tasty but the crab was in a sauce that made it mushy 4/5 Belgian waffle- classic Belgian waffle. Nothing special 3/5 read more

We recently went to Malia's for breakfast and enjoyed it! I thought that the prices were competitive, the service was great and a cute kitschy ambiance. I thought that the omelet was chock full of toppings but could've had a little more flavor. Overall would recommend! read more

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It's obvious that Malia's Cafe is great because of Malia . She is hands on in the Kitchen and were ever Needed . That aside the food is wonderful , the service is great and the cafe is clean . Outside dining is a block from the Ocean and you can here the surf and a few short steps and your on the boardwalk . Treat your family or just yourself . I'm a breakfast freak and all is wonderful . read more

Good food, good service, no wait on a Sunday morning, tasty breakfast. I had the famous Crab Omelette, and my wife had the RVD, both were delicious, not a bite was left on the plate. Service was fast and friendly as well. read more

Malia's Cafe - RVD- Everything Bagel, Bacon, Egg, Avocado, Garden Herb cream cheese, good stuff. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Absolutely fantastic experience 3x in a row here at Malia's while on vacation in early October at Ocean City, MD. My girlfriend and I tried the breakfast burrito and Belgian waffle and bagel egg, cheese, and sausage sandwich as well as the oatmeal with fruit. Everything was seriously fantastic - I'm not just saying that and it's ok - it is actually VERY tasty and very good quality food. Some of the best breakfast I've ever had when eating out and what a secret spot. Never over crowded, great service, really fantastic. Come here, as you won't regret the choice. read more

Malia's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

The service was excellent and the food was amazing. Cute little place and very popular, even in the off season. We went in late April and it was packed. Totally worth it! My friend got the huevos rancheros (pictured) and I got the make your own omelette with onions, mushrooms, turkey sausage and American cheese. Mine came with hash browns and marbled rye toast. I also ordered a "red, white and blue pancake" with strawberries, blueberries and coconut flakes. Soooo good!! Lily waited on us and she was very good. We will be back! read more

Malia's Cafe - Huevos rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Super delicious breakfast here today! I had the red, white and blue pancakes with a side poached egg and bacon. I was even asked HOW I wanted my poached egg cooked- soft, medium or hard!! NEVER asked that in a restaurant before! That means they are cooked to order!! Everything was perfect! The bacon had a subtle sweetness and was cooked to perfection! Definitely coming back! Oh yes, and the service was very friendly!! read more

Malia's Cafe - Red, white and blue pancakes with a side of bacon and a poached egg. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Went here this morning for breakfast. They have quite a lot of tables outside, helpful in pandemic times. Our server was a young gentleman, but not genuinely friendly or attentive; he would disappear at times. We asked for extra butter for our toast, and he said "the toast is pre-buttered". I felt like saying, "well, maybe we like a little more butter on our toast?!", oh well. They don't have the standard bacon/eggs/toast meal, but you can order the eggs and toast dish and add bacon, or whatever meat, separately. We ordered a bagel with bacon and egg and cheese, as well as eggs and rye toast. The food was really really good; cooked perfectly. We especially liked how the bagel was fresh and soft. The rye bread was tasty too, even with the lack of butter. The coffee was good with a bite to it. read more

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Amazing service and breakfast. Outdoor seating, pet friendly and amazing food. Top breakfast spot in Ocean City!

A great breakfast spot. We visited this morning since it is located below our hotel. It was10/10. Fluffy blueberry pancakes and a generous portion. Swiss cheese omelette was delicious and came with crispy home fries and toast. All served hot and good value. Nicely decorated and indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommend. read more

Came here for breakfast today while visiting OCMD. Sat out on the patio with 3 adults and 2 kids with 0 wait at 10 am on a Saturday. Service was friendly. Kid got a mixed fruit bowl which was packed full of basically any fruit you can think of-- strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, peach, banana, apple, the list goes on. I opted for the veggies hash, which was seasonal veggies sautéed on top of hashbrowns. The veggies were cooked really well, but coated in a ton of seasoning that seemed like it was sprinkled on after the fact. It tasted decent but had a bit of a gritty texture that I didn't love, and came out slightly less warm than room temperature which was not what I was expecting. The hashbrowns were delicious, tho! Also had a couple bites of a sausage, egg, and cheese bagel which is probably what I'd get if I were to come back. Prices were fair for the area. read more

Malia's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Nice place for a quick breakfast. They have all the regular breakfast fare on the menu. I opted for scrapple omelette with an order of French toast. Deliciously prepared and quite enjoyed it from the outdoor dining area. The only negative was the coffee which tasted a bit sludgy, other than that good solid place for breakfast near OC boardwalk. read more

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Vegetables in omelettes are fresh, not canned. The Western Omelet is my go to. The yogurt Parfait is a must, assuming you do not want to get the delicious selection of pancakes! Get the side of bacon! You will not leave hungry! read more

Me and my family went on the weekend and it was really good! Inside seating was full (pretty early in the day too, surprisingly) so we ate outside. It was a little chilly so they offered blankets if we needed any. Some of my family ordered cream chipped beef but because of the nature of the dish it gets cold quickly which wasn't ideal for being outside, but that wasn't any problem with the food itself. I'd love to go again and try more menu items :) read more

We decided to come here for brunch and were not disappointed. At first we were not sure because the menu is not very forthcoming about vegan options but the server was super friendly and she knew all of the details that were missing from the menu. For example the GF waffles are also vegan... other options include deluxe avocado toast, a roasted vegetable hash, and oatmeal with fruit. We chose the waffles and the hash and decided to share 50/50... which was a solid breakfast to fuel our beach day. They have a lot of outside seating and a cute indoor environment with hand-painted mermaid murals. First time here but hope to come back with the family. read more

I came here for brunch with some friends on a nice Sunday. I ordered the breakfast tacos which were kinda bland and lacked seasoning. They were still good and made for a healthy breakfast. I also ordered an orange juice which I spilled. I ordered another and was kinda annoyed that they charged me for the second one. I think there should have been a complimentary one because I spilled my first one when it was mostly full. I also tried my bfs and friends food and it was good but again a little underwhelming. My favorite part about the restaurant is the interior. It is decorated so beautifully. It is giving Lilly Pulitzer mixed with mermaids. The food was not priced badly. I would probably would not come back. I think this is a good place for families where you can get a bunch of options and basic/traditional breakfast foods. read more