MJ’s on German DeliCafe

I miss this coffee shop! I live on the West Coast now. I've been coming here since I was in…read morehighschool. I'm 40 now. Unsure when they opened, but it seemed like it'd been around a while before my first visit. Seriously the best coffee shop I've ever visited. Great vibe. Great people. Great coffee and pastries. Worth a stop in if you're in the area! Seriously, the perfect coffee shop.

Amazing barista! This place has a cool vibe. Tons of stuff to look at , you definitely won't be…read morebored while waiting for your drink. Will come here every time I'm in area

Inside Jan 2026

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Little Brick Coffee

4.9(18 reviews)

0.9 mi

Such a peaceful and cozy spot, perfect for a slow morning or getting some work done. I loved the…read moresmall town charm, the wooden details, and the friendly staff. The coffee was smooth and delicious, and the outdoor seating area had such a relaxing vibe, especially on a sunny day. It's one of those cafés where you instantly feel comfortable, like you've found your own little corner to unwind. Definitely a place I'll stop by again whenever I'm in the area.

Stumbled upon this cafe while visiting Potomac Ridge Brewing. Definitely a cute shop with a-lot to…read moreoffer! Upon entering I noticed a specialty drink, the "Pebbles Fruity Cereal Latte" which appealed to me. I ordered the drink iced and without whip. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the flavor. My friend did not find it to be appetizing either. The iced mocha latte on the other hand was a hit. Definitely would return back and try their baked goods and another coffee option in the future!

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Amy & Alex's Homemade Ice Cream And Coffee

4.6(35 reviews)

Family-owned & operated

Free parking

This place is fantastic!!…read more We have gone here multiple times and never disappointed I guess the only thing I don't like is the random people hanging out in the parking lot. But it is a college town so it's not the worst thing. Definitely recommend

For those who knew my grandma, she never turned down ice cream. So while in town last week for her…read morefuneral, my friend suggested we visit Amy & Alex's Homemade Ice Cream and Coffee. I'm not usually a huge ice cream person, but it felt like the perfect way to honor her. The shop itself was bright, clean, and welcoming, with several people already enjoying their treats. We grabbed a high table by the front window, which made for some great people-watching while we indulged. The menu immediately caught my eye. The range of flavors wasn't just broad--it was creative, unique, and full of options you don't see every day. That foodie spark kicked in, and I knew I had to go with a flight so I could taste a few. (Brilliant idea, by the way--four little cups of different flavors!) Our picks were: Grilled Lime Burnt Honey Crunchy PB Jelly Espresso Mascarpone Lemon Biscotti Brown Butter Pecan & Praline Each scoop came with a color-changing spoon (such a fun touch), and every flavor was creamy, consistent in texture, and absolutely delicious. My favorites were a tie between the Espresso Mascarpone (though I think it could stand strong without the lemon biscotti) and the Brown Butter Pecan & Praline. The Grilled Lime Burnt Honey was bright and unique, and the Crunchy PB Jelly was tasty but leaned a bit sweet for me. Overall, this was some of the best ice cream I've had--flavorful, high-quality, and true to its name. Add in the kind, helpful staff and the clean, cozy atmosphere, and it made for a really special stop. I left not just with a happy palate, but also with a new tradition: every year on August 22, I'll seek out a new ice cream spot in honor of my grandma. Amy & Alex's was the perfect place to start.

Chocolate

Samosas Cold Brew

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Maple Bacon

Shepherdstown Sweet Shop Bakery

3.6(89 reviews)

I have to credit my son, Mike B., for finding this bakery. He called me and asked me what I would…read morelike from the bakery. I ordered the Pecan Granny Bun. Yes, truthfully, partly because of the name, and partly because of the pecans and icing. This bakery used homemade recipes and it taste delicious. The ingredients list had flour, yeast, salt, cinnamon, pecans, milk, sugar, and eggs. All ingredients that you can identify and pronounce. There was a lot of pecans and just the right amount of icing. The portion size was very generous. I really enjoyed my rolls. I would love to go back and pick up some more freshly made baked goods.

Happened to be in Shepherdstown and a friend called. We mentioned we were there to her as she had…read moregone to Shepherd as an undergrad. She recommended the English muffin bread so we bought a few loaves to take home. We found they were delicious, delicate toasted with sugar free apple butter. Next time in town will be bringing a couple back again!

Large selection of "tea" yum

Apple filled doughnut, drip coffee, and coffeecake muffin.

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Pastries on every side

German Street Coffee & Candlery

3.6(10 reviews)

I'm writing to bring your attention to an unfortunate experience my husband and I had at your…read moreShepherdstown location this past Tuesday around 4 p.m. After unsuccessfully trying to reach someone directly, I felt it was important to follow up, as I would want to know if I were in your position. We've been loyal customers for over 12 years and have always appreciated the charm and warmth your store offers. Unfortunately, this visit was quite the opposite. My husband--just a week out from emergency surgery--was on his first short outing. We were both wearing masks for medical reasons. While that shouldn't matter, the staff member behind the register treated us with clear hostility from the moment we walked in. I greeted her politely, but she responded with an eye roll and a visibly unwelcoming attitude after looking at my mask first. That is ableism. Before my husband even entered the store, she abruptly and rudely asked, "Um, is that a service dog?" I answered honestly that our dog was not. Rather than calmly explaining store policy, she became increasingly short and vague. When I asked for clarification--since we've previously visited with our dog after receiving permission--she abruptly mentioned the health department had "just been in," and seemed flustered when it became clear we were unaware of any new policy. The tone throughout was dismissive, confrontational, and deeply unprofessional. Others in the store appeared just as surprised. It wasn't just about the dog; it felt discriminatory and ableist. We were simply trying to enjoy a brief outing and pick up a gift, but left feeling disrespected and unwelcome. This experience does not reflect the Shepherdstown community or the reputation your store has built over the years. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I would appreciate a response, and I'm happy to revise or remove my review once this is addressed--it was simply my only way to reach you when other attempts failed.

Stumbled upon this sweet little shop and picked up a handful of unexpected gifts. Couldn't resist…read moregetting a few things for myself also!

Pretty good concert. Tasteful performance by Bread Nicole.

I haven't been able to poop for 17 days after holding this.

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Candles

Blue Moon Cafe

4.0(453 reviews)

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3.5 overall Located in downtown Sharpardstown, the Blue Moon…read moreCafe offers an assortnent of salads, sandwhiches, wraps, burgers, and entres. We were seated right away and the waiter took our order relatively quickly, then bately checked back in. I ordered a cup a soup to come out before my sandwhich.....it did not arrive at all. No apology when I told the waiter. We were seated by a large window that was extremely drafty, so much so we had to put our coats back on Sandwhiches were good, though nothing special. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Street/Meter Parking. We have heard great things about the spot, undecided if we will give them another chance. What we ate: Reuben - Corned beef, sauerkraut, russian dressing, melted swiss cheese on marble rye bread. Served with chips & a pickle Rachael - Smoked turkey, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, melted swiss cheese on marble rye bread. Sweet potato fries My rating rationale + .5 Service + .5 Food~Taste/flavor/quality + 1 Presentation + .5Atmosphere/vibe + 1 Value

It's obvious why Blue Moon Cafe is popular: 1) Big menu with…read moresomething to please anybody, including vegetarians. 2) Reasonable prices. 3) Nice atmosphere with lovely outdoor garden seating or the nice indoor "glass room." 4) Friendly, efficient hosts and servers. 5) It's in Shepherdstown and there's not a lot of casual restaurant competition. ... but that doesn't make it a great restaurant. The sandwiches and burgers are ... fine. The salads are... fine. Nothing terrible, just not great. Everything seems to be an almost-very good version of what you've ordered, but with something not quite right. Potatoes on a Greek salad, a Reuben that's not grilled, a ookie that's big but lacking in brown sugar or vanilla flavor, or pears on the pear salad that came... from a can? That's a 3 star restaurant.. Dependable and pleasant enough but in no way a destination.

Their delightful indoor patio.

"Large" Greek Salad. It was fine, but oddly was more potatoes than salad. Not recommended as a meal.

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Well, i'm being pretty thorough, showing the ivied red-tiled northeast corner of the onsite parking on Princess.

Tonic Herb Shop

4.2(9 reviews)

Everything you may not even know you need, you can find it here at this quaint Tonic Shop, hot…read morehealthy drinks customizable for your pallet to tinctures and loose teas. They have it all. Very welcoming staff as well.

I love this shop. As soon as you walk in, you're going to be enveloped in heavenly, spicy scents…read more It's a dream. Beyond the free smells, they have a few products that I count among my favorites (though many more I have yet to try tbh). The highlight from my visits: Elderberry Ginger Syrup. Yikes! It's delicious! We bought a bottle and used the whole thing within 24-hrs as a syrup in "healthy" tonic water sodas. I mentioned how much we love it and that we're not local and the nice person at the register noted they sell the herb blend to make your own at home. Whaaat. Yes, please. Bought that too. I'm looking forward to trying my hand at my own DIY elderberry ginger syrup. I was also able to find Weleda shampoo, a broth packet (reishi & shiitake!), and oat bar snack to take home. We'll definitely keep coming back!

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Bistro 112

4.7(69 reviews)

•$$$

Yum! So delicious.. we both had the French onion soup and it was amazing. I had the salmon my…read morehusband had the chicken. We were both blown away! Everything was fantastic. The drinks were also really delicious and the service was excellent. So glad we decided to stop in while visiting nearby.

We had an enjoyable time for their Mother's Day brunch. We were seated outside and it was an…read moreadorable area. I had the Fennel & Frisée which had a delicious orange vinaigrette, however overall this was too bitter for my taste. Their eggs Benedict was delicious with the poached eggs being cooked perfectly! They had a twist with smoked salmon and spinach that heightened the dish. Dessert was a London Fog cake with a super sweet and light lavender Swiss meringue. We had tasty Bloody Mary drinks and good service.

2nd floor

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Escargot!!! Yum!

Community Garden Market

4.6(9 reviews)

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Food is amazing. The chicken salad is so yummy. The cheeses are fabulous. They gave some A2 cheeses…read moreas well as goat. Also vegan cheeses.

Just love this place and visit every time i pass thru shepherdstown doing leaffilter estimates…read more great organic food and killer sandwich's and baked goods to go. Chef Scott is awesome and his people are outstanding. Organic is pricey but welcome to 2024 we're lunatics run the country and inflation enrichs their corporate donor class.

Potato soup

Pico De Gallo

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We accept the Rambler as a form of payment

Betty's Restaurant

3.9(132 reviews)

We were in town for a baseball game and we parked across the street from Betty's. It was a very…read moresmall place but the people made it very inviting, including the patrons . When in a diner, I always eat breakfast, no matter what time of day. The breakfast did not disappoint. Great eggs and sausage, good prices. Everything that a food diner should be. Thank you for a great experience.

I ordered Cream Chip Beef on Biscuits. My Biscuits were not…read moredone, the chip beef was so tiny it had no taste. I frequent many restaurants, in many different states. This was the worst restaurant I have ever eaten at.