Rise Up Coffee

Love this place. The cold brew was fantastic. They roast their own coffee and they have great fun…read morenames like lazy lightning. The staff was great. Efficient and friendly. That atmosphere was wonderful. A really nice place to relax, play some games, look at their books and vinyl records. Loved it!

The ambiance was very cool I really liked the decorations. The smell of the shop was just amazing…read moreit smelled soooo good. I got the iced latte with brown sugar cinnamon, and my girlfriend got the iced chai latte. Both of the drinks were delicious. I would say it was one of the best chais I've had so far. The service was very quick and our barista was very nice even told us about some of the decorations on the wall. The pricing was very reasonable as well. We had a great experience.

The coffee grinder and decorations

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Blue Crab Coffee

4.3(130 reviews)

1.4 mi

Good service and my matcha was delicious! My husband grabbed a fresh lemonade from the premade…read morefridge. The place is also super cute and great stop to beat the summer heat for a minute.

About a 2-2.5: Blue Crab Coffee seemed to be a popular spot for a caffeine fix, so we stopped by…read morewhile we were in the area. They do have a menu, offering an all-day fare. We ordered a latte with oat milk and an iced coffee, and both were just 'okay' - it could have been more strong, and the latte was asked to be 'extra hot', which came out room temperature. Staff could be a bit more friendlier; also, the drinks just take way too long to prepare, even with 3+ staff on shift. There's a good amount of seating, but the surfaces and the furniture needs to be wiped down. I recommend in avoiding using the restroom. A plus was their funny fruit figurines that they had for decor. +unfriendly staff +long wait time for drinks +unkept tables

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Eat Sprout

4.6(39 reviews)

1.4 mi

Great place for drinks, smoothies, lunch, acai bowls…read more Has a wonderful vibe. The owner is working hard to deliver healthy, delicious options in an atmosphere that is relaxing and welcoming. Plenty of focus on supporting the planet and your Health. Music is chill... A wide range of interesting options like Vietnamese coffee with their own condensed milk made of local milk and honey, kombucha, homemade granola, and a range of lunch options like tofu with cabbage, chicken tikka, taco bowls. Highly recommend if you are in town. Employees wear masks and hand sanitizer is available. Bathrooms are very clean.

I forgot to leave a review, but came here in August 2025 and still think about this smoothie. It…read morewas amazing and the best smoothie I've ever purchased. I can't remember if I got it with regular milk or a non-dairy milk but it was so good. Will have to come back and get it again.

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Olivin's

5.0(16 reviews)

1.5 mi

The availability of oils and balsamic's are amazing. The service or rather suggestive service is…read morefantastic. The atmosphere is very laid back, no pressure to buy but to learn and enjoy.

So many oils and balsamics!!! This was an amazing little shop with lots of offerings for those…read morewith exotic tastes. The owner was very sweet and took the time to explain not only the ingredients in the oils, but where they were made. She made our stay special by taking the time to chat while we perused her shop.

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The Galley

3.5(177 reviews)

1.3 mi

Very nice restaurants. Wanted to try one of their burgers but alas they had no beef patties…read more However my sandwich was very good and the homemade chips were amazing. Took one star off because we had difficulty getting seated.

Went for breakfast and agree with other reviewers about the food being cafeteria quality. The tots…read moreand sausage patties seemed microwaved. Staff was not friendly either. I used to like this place but not going back. And, yes there are flies.

Patio seating

Buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy

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Gina's Cafe

4.2(202 reviews)

1.1 mi

Excellent food! Gina is a great cook and provides fun hospitality at her restaurant. Awesome…read moreexperience! Totally recommend!!!

We went to Saint Michael's for the day for some seafood. Unbeknownst to us, the crab season ended…read morethe day before our arrival. I moved to Maryland from Texas. I didn't know about "crab season." So, what's the next best thing? Mexican! my friend and I went to Gina's for Mexican food. We sat outside. The ambience is nice. There are games that you can play at your table. So we played scrabble, While we waited on our food. The food was tasty, but of course, it's not like my beloved, Tex-Mex! The drinks are pretty good too.

Wall decor

Chili melt tacos

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I'm a sucker for beautiful glassware and plates!

Eastern Shore Brewing

4.0(108 reviews)

1.1 mi

Neat place, I love that they do a flight of 5 because I always feel like 4 is not enough! I tried…read moreseveral IPAs and the porter and the Amber ale. All the beers had good flavor, but the Summer Crush Orange was my favorite IPA, it had a really smooth citrusy flavor that wasn't overdone. They have a few bar snacks if you're hungry, and a nice merch area. Bartender was nice, didn't help much with recommendations but luckily I know what I like! Will definitely come back to try more beers.

Had a great time here, smaller place but had a lot to offer! Sampled 5 of their brews and even got…read morea little extra sample of the orange crush IPA. A must try is the hibiscus lemonade shandy, so good on a summer's day!

Specialty Beer's

Entry

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Justine's Ice Cream Parlour

4.5(106 reviews)

1.5 mi

We asked for ice cream suggestions as we weren't looking to be served Hershey or another run of the…read moremill big box brand! Justine's was a great suggestion! Their wall of milkshakes is awesome and that bucket challenge is insane. Good luck to all who try. Haha Anyhow, my husband got a milkshake, just plain as we just had a big lunch. I ordered a simple scoop of green tea (matcha) ice cream.

On my first full day exploring St. Michaels, I had already knocked out an awesome dinner…read moreoverlooking the harbor and found myself with one remaining mission for the evening. Ice cream. Actually...excellent ice cream! My dinner waitress recommended Justine's Ice Cream Parlor without hesitation, so I wandered a few blocks through downtown and walked in around 5:30pm on a Friday evening during Fourth of July weekend. To my surprise, I had the entire place to myself, which was perfect because this place has SO MANY choices that I needed some uninterrupted decision-making time! Justine's has been serving homemade ice cream in St. Michaels since 1987, and it's easy to see why it's become such a local tradition. Beyond dozens of ice cream flavors, they offer their famous Wall of Shakes, sundaes, floats, dog-friendly treats and even the legendary Titanic Sundae Challenge, a 6 1/2-pound mountain of ice cream and toppings that was featured on Man v. Food. Watching someone attempt that challenge would almost be worth the trip all by itself! After staring into the cases for far longer than I'd like to admit, I settled on the Choco Taco ice cream. Then the friendly employee behind the counter casually suggested turning it into a sundae inspired by one of their Wall of Shakes creations, the Sinnamon Toast Shake. Say less, kind ice cream human. Please, make my dreams come true! For $7.50, I was handed what can only be described as a work of art. Choco Taco ice cream topped with crushed graham crackers, warm butterscotch, caramel sauce, whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon. Folks...It was PHENOMENAL! Even more shocking? There wasn't a single peanut butter ingredient involved. As someone whose personality is approximately 63.8% peanut butter, that's saying something! The Choco Taco ice cream was rich and chocolaty with crunchy waffle cone pieces mixed throughout, while the butterscotch, caramel and cinnamon transformed it into something that tasted warm and comforting despite being ice cream. Every bite was a little different, and every bite was fantastic! There isn't dedicated parking right outside the shop, but I had no trouble finding free municipal parking just a short walk away. Inside seating is pretty limited, with just a few spots available, though there are a handful of tables outside along the sidewalk that would be perfect on a beautiful evening. Whether you're stopping in for a scoop, tackling the Titanic Challenge, working your way through the Wall of Shakes or just looking for a sweet ending to a day exploring St. Michaels, Justine's absolutely deserves a spot on your itinerary. My dinner waitress gave me an excellent recommendation. And, now, I'm passing it along to you!

Mint chocolate chip and some pretzel one

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Village Shoppe

4.1(19 reviews)

1.2 mi

•$$$

The Village Shoppe is just TOO TOO CUTE!…read more such a nice find in the St. Michael's area - this store offers prepared foods, meats/seafoods, local produce, basic groceries, and even housemade sandwiches. Such a great stop to pickup some meals, snacks, and drinks! Staff were super friendly and welcoming! +great selections +friendly staff

Delicious sandwiches! Especially the hot ones! We had a Philly, turkey Gouda bacon melt, bahn mi,…read moreand chicken salad sandwich over the course of our weekend stay in St Michael's. Not to mention how great the caviar chocolate cake, rice Krispy treats, and other goodies around the store were. Love this spot!

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House baked goods.

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Alyssa S.

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10 years ago

I definitely don't understand the fuss. Ordered an iced coffee with extra cream and they added sugar without asking. Found the iced coffee watery and didn't have much flavor. Staff was very nice and accommodating, but meh. read more

Brad A.

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8 years ago

The staff is always super friendly and the drinks are really good. Besides coffee which I'm not really anything fancy just reg old black coffee I highly recommend the Jamaican Ice Tea it's super refreshing on a hot day read more

Travis F.

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4

1

17 years ago

Seriously good coffee, really nice staff, and they donate to the community, too! If you vacation in St Michaels, stop in to get some beans and you will have great coffee during your stay. Enjoy! read more

Anthony T.

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28

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12 years ago

The coffee is burnt a lot of the time. I don't get my coffee here it is not good at all.

Bret W.

0

14

4

3 years ago

Great coffee, great people! Line moves a little slow, but they always keep it grooving.

Jane T.

Elite 20

51

260

296

9 years ago

Got a tea on my way back from a trip. They put honey in my tea for me.

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