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    Swell Cafe

    4.2 (26 reviews)
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    Abegail A.

    Located a few blocks from the beach, Swell Cafe offers coffee/lattes (hot and iced), smoothie bowls, pastries, breakfast, and brunch/lunch. There's seating inside and a couple tables outside to enjoy your beverage/food. I like how they have a takeout window to order as well. Staff was super friendly and patient as I decided what to order. My iced latte with brown sugar wasn't too sweet and was made with homemade brown sugar syrup. It was just the right pick-me-up to start my morning. I also got the raspberry oat crumble bar, a customer favorite. This bar is definitely a must. Not too sweet and the perfect morning (or even afternoon) treat. I'll definitely back when I'm in the area for another iced latte and to try their banana whip.

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    My favorite coffee place in OC! I love their coffee, food options and the staff is always friendly. Inside is light and bright with a few tables and some outside seating as well This is a weekly stop for me as a local and something I always look forward to.

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    Poppy Branch T.

    branch took dj suki and bridget to swell cafe let branch tell you, absolutely amazing. banana whip was delicious, dj suki got croissant and smoothie and bridget got smoothie aswell. super nice humans kind to trolls like us. troll approved

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    Mary S.

    This is my new FAVORITE coffee shop! The homemade syrups are so tasty and you can tell they are made well! This is the place to go for a high quality latte. My husband has loved his cappuccinos as well! It is so cute inside too! The barista has been so nice every time even when I snuck in right before closing!

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    2 months ago

    Went around 12:30 on Sunday. Took over an hour to get my order. Half the orders were for people that left before they got theirs.

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    11 months ago

    Took them 45 minutes to make us our drinks and they weren't even that good. Not worth the wait.

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    10 months ago

    I love swell cafe! my coffee is always perfect! I love to go with my mom after a work out class. The staff here is always so nice!

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    3 years ago

    Visiting from Seattle, had an awesome breakfast sandwich and a great americano. Good vibes and clean!

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    2 years ago

    Great service & people! Coffee and food delicious! Super cute and aesthetic, wish it was open everyday.

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    3 years ago

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    4 years ago

    Stellar cold brew! I wish I had tried this place sooner during my stay in OC... Next year this place will be my first stop for coffee.

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    4 years ago

    Great food and quality of food is superior. A must visit place for coffee and sandwiches and smoothies and fruit bowls.

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    3 years ago

    matcha latte was slimy and didn't taste like matcha. it was so light green. the milk was so slimy and thr texture was very bad

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    4 years ago

    Awesome coffee and great service. A small shop with pastries and amazing coffee. Best coffee I've had in a long time.

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    You can't go wrong starting your day with a banana whip and iced latte (organic of course) with coconut milk.

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    Local's Coffee & Smoothies

    3.5
    (18 reviews)
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    The girl was super slow, talking to friends etc. the cold brew ran out for the lady in front of me…read moreso I stood there for five minutes while she stared at the wall waiting for the dude to change it. Worst part was the smoothies though. Straight ratchet. Huge waste of money. Pasteurized orange juice out of a one gallon jug with dried coconut flakes (are you kidding me?!), frozen pineapple and mango chunks. Probably 85 cents worth of ingredients for 9$ (small). Then she blended it on low so everything wasn't even blended properly. Just dry coconut chips floating in cheap juice and frozen fruit. Total garbage. I should have thrown my money in the ocean.

    This coffee shop is essentially located INSIDE the 7th Street Surf Shop, which gives both places…read morekind of a cool vibe. I grabbed coffee here a few times over the summer and was always happy with the service and the large menu of coffee drink that they have on the menu. I love how the coffee bar just lines one side of the store. It makes for a really unique atmosphere that you typically do not find on the boardwalk. I have never had to wait in line here and my service was always really quick. PRO TIP: Check out the merchandise they sell behind the counter. It's definitely cooler and "local" than the 7th Street Surf Shop apparel and probably cheaper too. The coffee is NOT cheap but its definitely a higher quality. I certainly hope this place stays in business through next summer.

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    View from the Boardwalk
    Coffee counter that opens up right in to the 7th Street Surf Shop
    Coffee counter that opens up right in to the 7th Street Surf Shop
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    Goji

    Goji

    4.7
    (10 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I loved this place so much, I went back the next day! The açaí bowls are fresh and flavorful. I…read morehave a peanut allergy and felt safe eating here. They have peanut butter on the menu, but the employee went over their cleaning and possible cross contamination protocols. There are some tables inside and outside and they also serve coffee, tea, and premade items. I will be back!

    Goji has been open on Asbury Ave for a couple years now but I had never tried it until my…read moregirlfriend suggested we get juice for breakfast. Even though I feel like juice is a silly breakfast, I agreed and we drove in to town. Inside, the place is spotless. I know it is new but they d a really good job of keeping the place clean. I have actually never seen it all that crowded and I wonder if it is the location or healthy nature of their fare that keeps people away. I got a vegan granola bar and "Kooler" cold pressed juice. Both were really good and the juice came in a jar that can be returned for a discount on a future purchase. The granola bar was different but tasty. It was very crumbly so don't expect to eat it while walking or driving. My girlfriend got a "Red" bowl that was big and seemed to be very filling. The food is somewhat pricey but you definitely get large portion sizes (of the food at least). Hopefully, I will return. I am torn on whether I like having these new, upscale businesses in Ocean City. I certainly like having an upscale small business right in the heart of town, but I have a feeling that bougie places like this are a sign that rising price are here to stay in OC. If you are a local, give this place a try! They also have great coffee.

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    Swell Cafe - coffee - Updated July 2026

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