Great view. Comfortable seating. Nice prices for a resort. In my mind I don't need anything else. We had lunch one day and breakast another day. The coffee and iced tea were good. Breakfast items were varied. Lunchtime was relaxing with our 2 seafood entrees. Can't go wrong here. read more

McGlade's On the Pier - New American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

We stopped by here for breakfast, the first time in maybe 10-15 years. Only four days left in their season and we made it just in time. The screened porch is on the beach and it was comfortable enough, our server very pleasant and attentive. My wife had the Bernie, an omelette with lump meat crab. It was delicious (though not as large as the last time), it came with toast and home fries. I had the French toast made with Italian bread. Very good with the side of bacon. Recommended! (In season of course!) read more

We had a yummy brunch at McGlade's, overlooking the beach. Friendly service; pretty fast, too. Omelettes, waffles, French toast (so good), fruit, etc. They won't seat you til your whole party arrives, but they seem to turn over tables pretty swiftly. Also note that they charge a 4% fee for paying with a credit card. read more

Maybe it's my lifelong aversion to breakfast. Maybe it's the cloudy, rainy weather. Or maybe It's McGlades. What I do know is, it's an hour I won't get back. We came here at 10 AM for breakfast. There was a wait but it was not terrible. Once seated, it took a long time to be even acknowledged, let alone given water. Waiter said he would be with us in a minute, so at least we knew we had one. At long last we ordered--eggs over easy and bacon for me, omellette for my wife. She said the omellette was good. I found the eggs and bacon very underwhelming--just meh. Seated on plastic chairs, with bent silverware, basically on the beach. Probably would make a better beach dive bar than breakfast spot. My advice is go to Mad Batter, George's or Uncle Bill's (in that order) before you stoop to the level of McGlade's. Would be a 2 for me; wife says three--overall a solid 2.5. read more

Stopped by this hidden restaurant while visiting Cape May. The views here are great- prime view of the beach. Our server was nice and attentive. I got a tomato, egg and cheese on a croissant which was pretty good. Sandwiches come with fruit instead of potatoes or fries which was different. Overall I'd come back if I was in the area! read more

McGlade's On the Pier - New American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

I have been coming to McGlades for 25 years. It never disappoints. It is a lovely,airy restaurant right on the beach with a wonderful view. The food is delicious and the wait staff is friendly. I recommend McGlades​ if you want a fun, unique experience with great food. It is a BYO which is nice because you can bring your favorite wine! read more

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Ok, have decided I love this place and it's a classic and great breakfast spot. Smack on the beach. Simple American breakfast; omelettes, waffles, French toast, eggs any way, sides of bacon and scrapple. Service was good and wasn't busy early. Unlimited coffee refills. Classic US diner feel. Parking out front is free before 10am. read more

Right on the beach! In $9 got two French toasts with a side of fruits - a small slice of watermelon, musk melon, orange. read more

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McGlades is the BEST place to get omelettes in Cape May in my opinion!!!! Getting breakfast and seeing the beach is the best way to start the day. The omelettes and clear glass cups of coffee are my favorite on an early morning. read more

McGlade's On the Pier - Coffee - New American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

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Tasty breakfast!!! Worth a visit while on vacation in Cape May. Big portions but very tasty. Service was attentive as well. read more

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Wanted to return to McGlade's on the Pier on my first trip in several years to Cape May and it is as excellent as I remembered! Everyone was very cheerful and welcoming and the food is delicious (I had the tuna melt and fries and carrot cake). Very reasonable prices for the high- quality offerings. My server was friendly and capable and juggled several tables with ease. The atmosphere is very refreshing with a view of the beach from the screened porch and the fresh breeze giving that wonderful "I am at the beach" feeling. Also, it was nice to see they accommodated some guests who had a very well-behaved dog by their table. read more

Small town feel to the place which I loved. Arrived closer to 8am and was seated immediately. Rode my bike rental and didn't have to worry about metered street parking. The sausage and home fries in the Uncle Pete omelette was delicious. Good: -Uncle Pete Omelette was GREAT -Bacon & Cheese Omelette -Fruit plate was mountainous and fresh -Great location right on the beach -8am-8:30am, there is plenty of seating -Food comes out very fast -Big portions Bad: -None read more

McGlade's On the Pier - Bacon & Cheese Omelette - New American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

Food was great staff was awesome was off time of year but still great. We had great seafood and drinks

We've been going to McGlade's for over 30 years. Can't beat a front row seat to the beach! The food is consistently good. My husband loves the TJ omelette with shrimp and crab, cheddar cheese and garlic. Last time I was there I ordered the special which was french toast made with a strawberry peach bread. It was fabulous! The service is excellent!! read more

I had big expectations with the reviews but was let down with our lunch. The burger was over cooked and dry. The crab cake was extremely small. read more

Yum! Arrived for breakfast on a Monday morning, just a short while after the restaurant had opened. Good thing we got there early, as the place started to pick up very soon after we'd gotten our meals. What a beautiful spot to have breakfast, with a nice view of the beach, delicious food, and friendly, attentive staff. Their omelettes are so good. I love bacon, so I ordered bacon & cheese omelette, which promised "tons of bacon." They were not kidding. And the bacon was well done, as I'd asked, and there was a lot of it. It was delish! I also appreciated the coffee refills without my having to request them. This is THE place to go for breakfast at Cape May beach. read more

Right on the sand! Really fresh crab salad platter with lots of fresh veggies and fruit and delicious homemade potato salad on the side. Service was good and friendly. Family vibe. My husband went for the chili cheese dog and fries and said it was one of the best ever. read more

Not good at all, except for location. Dinner was subpar..... loaf of white bread, and entrees served with white mashed potatoes and soggy vegetable. Fish was limited and not the best quality (surprised if caught locally. If so, when ?). Much better places to dine in the area. read more

We stopped here for an early morning breakfast on a Saturday at Cape May. Location, location, location...this place is right on the water! My wife and I ordered a special, the banana bread French Toast. It was fantastic! I really loved the service. Our server took the time to go over the specials and really cared how we liked the food. I definitely recommend this restaurant. It was quiet at 8am on a September Saturday, but I'm told that in season, there's a long line to get in. read more

(Honestly more like a 3.5-average between 3 for meal and 4 for waitstaff/location.) My mother and I had dinner at this classic BYOB Cape May restaurant. We have been here quite a few times over the years. The hostess was very welcoming and the location is great! Our waiter Zach was very friendly and attentive, despite how many tables he was waiting on. Both the view and the waitstaff were the stars of this meal! We had one order of the Key Largo Grouper and one order of the Shrimp Scampi--both came with corn, mixed veggies, and mashed potatoes. (I requested the change to mashed potatoes instead of rice or pasta.) Both were fine enough, but lacked presentation and some flavor based on the price point. By this point during our week long trip, we had eaten out at numerous restaurants, including seafood, and this was the most expensive. We also ordered dessert to go--Blueberry Pie and Carrot Cake. Again, fine enough, but nothing to rave about. read more

McGlade's On the Pier - Key Largo Grouper - New American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

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Went for breakfast and seating and service were quick. Food came out quickly and met our expectations. Server was pleasant and attentive

we came here twice because the breakfast waffles were just too good! staff is friendly and the best part is essentially being able to eat on the beach! read more

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Beautiful combintion egg and sandwiched options for breakfast and such a fun spot right on the beach. We go everytime we're in Cape May.

When we're in Cape May we stay close to Howard and that's where you'll find us on the beach. McGlades is a staple for the area and it's always good. Today I ventured off my usuals and tried Veggie 2. It was perfect beach food! Whole wheat bread, cream cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, bean sprouts, and brown mustard. Just go back and re-read that again. I'll wait. Ok, here's the rest. It was AMAZING. I have a new favorite. Plus our server Zack shifted gears for us seamlessly. We initially sat and then decided to do take out. No problem! Here's the food packed to go, to go cups for our drinks, even plastic wear to eat with. Zack, McGlades, and Veggie 2 made my day! read more

Whenever I'm in Cape May, I like to eat at McGlade's on the Pier. The food is good and the "on the beach" location and the secret-only-if-you-ask-for-it chocolate chip cookie in a skillet for dessert is what makes it special. We forgot to make a reservation so showed up and were told we had a 45 minute wait for a party of five. This was not a problem as there happened to be a pod of porpoises cavorting off the beach right in front of McGlades which helped pass the time and we also had a bench to sit on while we waited. The tables outside (we were seated along the corridor alongside the restaurant, not on their enclosed screen porch) were appropriately socially distanced and the waitstaff all wore masks and were very attentive. I ordered the Key Largo grouper with crab meat and lemon sauce (I asked for rice pilaf instead of mashed potatoes) and the vegetables of the night. I've always enjoyed this dish although this time the rice was weirdly crunchy at times. Two of my kids ordered the stir fry and also experienced weird crunchy rice (not inedible, just surprising). My husband enjoyed his broiled scallops and my daughter liked her dish as well (I can't remember what she ordered). The fried calamari starter was good but not the best we've ever had. The thing that boosts this food review to a 4* is the skillet chocolate chip cookie dessert with ice cream. It's not on the menu so you need to know to order it when you first sit down as it takes 20 minutes to prepare and you need to be flexible about the timing (our three teenage/young adult kids don't mind waiting for an excellent dessert). Overall, while it is a bit pricey, I would recommend going to McGlade's for dinner or lunch when you're in Cape May - and be sure to get the special secret dessert! read more

Very disappointed in this place, apart from the views. We came in for dinner with young children (babies who were well behaved) and were treated as an inconvenience from the beginning. The hostess/owner was not at all welcoming. The waitress was extremely rude and short with us the entire time. For how expensive the dishes were, they were completely bland. My sister, who is from out of state, thought this horrible experience was an east coast thing. We are still trying to convince her otherwise, especially in Cape May! Needless to say, we will not be back to McGlade's. read more

Great view, pleasant service. Came for dinner. Food quality just so so and prices pretty high considering amount of food served. May give another try in future but there are better nearby choices. read more

This hidden gem is wonderful! Don't miss the excellent breakfast served with care and efficiency. I had the best link sausage and a crispy waffle. My companion thoroughly enjoyed Italian bread French toast and wonderful scrapple. Our only regret was it was our last day in Cape May and we only discovered this excellent restaurant on the beachfront. We liked McGlades so much we took lunch with us for our 6 hour drive home! Gina our waitress gave us hot coffee to go and the owner an extra piece of key lime pie. The burger was fresh ground beef expertly seasoned. The tuna melt made with albacore, was luscious. Home grown tomatoes on both kicked the flavor up a notch. Visiting in late September means NcGlades serves breakfast and lunch only. We can't wait to come back during the summer season for what looks to be a most excellent dinner menu. We love you McGlades! read more

Hidden gem!! Literally on the beach! Lovely breeze!!!! Great views!!! Breakfast--so good! Had a veggie omelet-came with toast, cantaloupe, orange slices. Kids had French toast (huge!) and waffle (huge!) one down side-no pancakes on the menu. Frequent coffee and water refills!! Friendly staff!!!! Will be back!!!! 3 adults 3 kids drinks coffee --$99!! Very reasonable prices!! We will be back! read more

Great value and the classic breakfast beach spot. Loved that it's family owned and you can feel it with our waitress being the niece of the owner. The omelet variety was unique and perfect. I loved the crepe like consistency that made sure you weren't overpowered by too many eggs. Perfect views being right on the beach too! Can't believe it too is this long in our travels to try this Cape May spot but we will be back for sure! read more

Another Cape May restaurant that doesn't tell you about their credit card fee! Edited to add - By law they must post information on the menu https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2023/08/nj-tightens-rules-for-merchants-requires-transparency-for-credit-card-swipe-fees/ We had a nice lunch - the blueberry waffle was great and my omelette was very good. However, the potatoes (which were listed as home fries on the menu) were overcooked. I handed over my credit card. Then when I compared the receipt to the original bill there was a discrepancy. Turns out there is a 3% fee that is not stated until AFTER they run your card. I talked to our very nice server who refunded the credit card so I could pay cash. I don't think restaurants understand how aggravating this is. If they were open about it I would not mind paying it, but it is the secrecy that makes me angry. read more

Decent place to grab a bite. Nothing fancy and not too expensive. Family friendly place

Not good for groups, not good for kids. Not allowed to bring in strollers, kids menu is $20/plate, no diaper changer in the restrooms, and when you bring in kids you are reminded to keep them quiet. Overpriced for average food, sitting on cheap plastic patio chairs. read more

Being a starch fiend I judge a place by their home fries and this place nails them. Unfortunately the Mrs. wasn't impressed (with her omelet) and only wanted to give 2-stars, the kids 3 (for their choices). But I'm the Yelper here and I'm going with 4 (for the waffle and assorted fruit). A stunning view of the beach and ocean to watch the early birds (both the actual birds and the people up early to go yoga or run or just enjoy themselves with a walk) - on top of a cool staff, good coffee and big portions - all the while being protected by netting and a roof? Solid. read more

McGlade's On the Pier - Blueberry Waffle (While Watching the Waves Break) - New American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey

This is Cape May's best kept secret for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is hidden in a nook near the convention center. The food is awesome, views are great, service is always good. It's no frills with great food. Their omelets and french toast are amazing!! read more

The view is amazing and food is too! It is beach pricing so expect that. The service is better than it has been in previous visits here.

My family vacations here every year, and the few people that get up early for breakfast (me and my dad) always end up here. Right on the beach and very relaxing, we love coming here very early when its super quiet still. read more

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Our server was wonderful, food came quickly and was delicious. And everything coming past me looked delicious too. I had French toast and Taylor ham, kids had chip waffle and blueberry waffle. My daughter said she never had so many chips in a waffle before and it was the best she ever hd read more

It's never a good start to your dining experience when the hostess is bordering on militant. If you manage to be in her good graces you actually seem to get attentive service as we witnessed others receive. Our waitress was pleasant and helpful but the restaurant was not full and we still had long waits for our apps and meal. The food was fine but not spectacular for the prices we paid. We will not be returning. read more

Still one of my favorite spots for breakfast in Cape May. Far and away the most creative omelets to choose from and the location simply can't be beat (right on the beach). Haven't ever had a problem getting a table quickly and service is solid. Coffee leaves a bit to be desired, but the Brain isn't far away for a good fix read more

McGlade's On the Pier - Bacon egg & cheese croissant - New American Near Me - Cape May, New Jersey