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Norma Jean's Coffee

3.7 (161 reviews)
Closed 5:30 am - 5:30 pm

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Outdoor seating

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This is the exterior. The rusty screen door should have been my first clue as to the experience on the inside.
Francie N.

Well that was awful. Stopped in because Cat & Cloud was unexpectedly closed next door. Ordered an iced vanilla coffee and an iced caramel mocha. One person working. He never used the espresso machine to make the coffee for our drinks. He kept taking orders with you making the drinks ahead of those orders. One foreign tourist ordered an almond croissant and it slid off the plate onto the floor right in front of him and he didn't offer to replace it (even though the ceramic plate has not the right choice for the oversized croissant). The drinks are downright ghastly. My Vanilla iced latte had no vanilla syrup. The coffee shop felt old, dated and dirty. Avoid this place. It it just gross.

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Bella M.

It's my Go To, each time I am in town! Warm & cozy local shop. Lots of regulars, people sit to catch up or take it to go. Parking on site. You order from the wall Menu or the counter display. Baked muffins are good!! I've enjoyed the Carrot cake, Blueberry muffin & a scone. Breakfast burrito seems to be a favorite and the coffee hits the spot. I've had the macchiato, latte & mocha. When you can, check it out before you land at the beautiful beach

Elizabeth I.

I came here for the first time.It was early Saturday morning n decided to give this place a try And it didn't disappoint.I got the chicken salad on a buttery croissant ,devil eggs and orange juice.Very yummy. The customer service was awesome and the place was very clean.I recommend this place

Bacon egg n cheese on bagel and croissant. Bear claw and pistachio chocolate croissant
Jazmin C.

Today we stopped at Norma Jeans as I saw somewhere they are celebrating 20 years of business and I hadn't stopped in before. Everything was absolutely delicious and the girls working were very friendly and welcoming! The environment was warm and cozy- felt like the homey cafe that it truly is! The pastries were delicate and packed with flavor and this is now my go to local bacon egg and cheese. I opted for extra cheese because YOLO. Hands down our new favorite local cafe!

Mango scone deliciousness
Kari H.

Unique little place to grab coffee and breakfast to go! We stopped in on our way back from Seacliff State Beach. We got smoothie (I think strawberry), iced quad espresso, plain bagel with cream cheese, and a mango scone. All were very delicious and well made - particularly the mango scone! Fortunately, we didn't have the experience some of the other reviewers had in terms of customer service. We were greeted pleasantly and promptly. Our questions were answered with patience and we left happy with our first experience! Glad to have found you guys!

a coffee shop with a painting on the wall
Ilene S.

Had breakfast with my brother at this quaint breakfast place. Sad to say it did take me a moment to connect the Marilyn Monroe pictures with the name of the place. The bagels were fresh, warm, crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Great way to start off the day.

Matcha latte
Karla L.

The service was nice and quick! I enjoyed the seating as well. The vintage vibe was very cute! I was a little disappointed because the matcha latte was watered down and tasteless.

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Great location. Always great service! Fresh food, good drinks snd friendly staff. Highly recommend!!

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Horrible coffee taste like water don't recommend wasting your money there go down the street to the other ones

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Norma Jean's Coffee - coffee - Updated May 2026

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