Such a cute little spot with a larger menu than we expected! The avocado toast was our absolute favorite! The flavor of the balsamic reduction added so much--it was a perfectly balanced meal! The waffle was just ok. The homemade whipped cream added a great flavor, as did the fruit. It would have been very plain without these. I would definitely come back for the toast!! The service was very nice as well--the lady up front was fun and informative and helped us choose our meals. read more

We stopped here for coffee during a visit to Atlantic City, worth the stop. This is a cute coffee shop that also offers some lite bites, good menu selection of coffees and teas. Thr service was great, we enjoyed our latte and Macha, delicious. The decor is cute, a comfy coffee shop vibe. I will definitely stop at this black owned business the next time I am in AC. read more

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Happy I stopped by this cafe. They had a good assortment of drinks and pastries readily available. Also have food to order. The barista was sweet. I ordered one of their Spring drink specials and her recommended cinnamon roll. The House Matcha Latte with white chocolate and lavender was superb and the warmed cinnamon roll was a great compliment that I enjoyed while admiring the decor of the cafe. read more

Beat The Daily Grind - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Beat the daily Grind was this year's breakfast target on my annual OC-AC bike ride (food is a great motivator), so I found it the night before and looked forward to a coffee and breakfast bagel sandwich. Ride went well, saw it as I entered AC, and found it easily as I headed back towards OC. Made the order to a really friendly staff, and had coffee and sandwichch in hand quickly. A few relaxing minutes off the bike felt good. I was a little...unimpressed...with my bagel sandwich. The bagel was slightly (or not so slightly) charred. Not inedible, but not lacking in carbon deposits. The counter staff did ask if my food was ok- concerned- did he extinguish it himself?- and I did tell him it was fine, but truth be told, I wanted to keep moving on the bike and not wait for a redo. If it was good enough to serve in the first place, it is good enough to review. But he did ask. Coffee- hmmm...I roast my own beans and use several brewing methods, so I love fresh, complex flavor profiles- was ok. Not rave worthy, but ok. It looks like I am the anomaly in good food and service, but today's visit will make me look elsewhere on the July 2025 OC-AC ride! read more

Beat The Daily Grind - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Walked in to pick up a door dash ( yup I'm a foodie mama on the move who loves her extra coins) --- this place really caught my attention. I simply can't wait to go back with my ladies and soak in the cute ambiance / neat / inviting decor.... and there were GINORMOUS Donuts front and center on their front counter.... need I say more !! They apparently have not been here long, but i hope they stick around ! read more

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Amazing amazing brunch place!!! We noticed that all the flowers in this place are real and the owner happened to be there so we gave her a ton of compliments on that. She displayed all of her personal mug collections and they're some of the cutest restaurant decals I've ever seen. The toast I ordered was so delicious and the prices was not bad. I definitely will come back next time I come to AC. read more

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Really Cute coffee/tea cafe. Loved the decor, aesthetically pleasing. My latte was very good and my hubby enjoyed his strawberry tea. Only downside were the cups were boring, no logo, no cute message, no garnish, that experience was missing for me. Pics below. Location and parking were good. The space is a nice size. We didn't get any foods or snacks so I'm not able to advise on the eats. The menu has a decent variety of teas and coffees. We were waited on promptly so service was pretty quick. The ambience was the WOW factor for me. read more

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Love it here ! Such a cute spot . Great coffee and tea selection. The breakfast looks really good too . Prices are reasonable

This was my first time here since the change of ownership. Coffee and pastries were great and the team. Working were super friendly. I'll be back regularly! read more

My work had a big event held in Atlantic City. My co-workers and I traveled from all over the country and were hungry once we landed. We discovered Beat The Daily Grind completely on accident, it happened to be around the corner from where our event was being held, and the first thing we received was a warm welcome from the staff. They had great suggestions of the food on the menu and knew their stuff! Everybody ordered different foods and drinks and we all agreed that EVERYTHING was delicious. It was all so good that our whole team ended up coming back for the next 3 days in a row just trying different things on their menu. Avocado toast is superb and they even made a custom coconut pineapple refresher off the menu one day that knocked my socks off! It's got a super calm, clean, and relaxing vibe. Each table had a centerpiece of fresh flowers. We will be back next year! read more

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The stars are for the customer service. Super nice people. I wish I could add more stars to the rating or say my rating includes the coffee but my boyfriend and I actually threw our coffees away in an outside trashcan because it just wasn't good. We just ordered the regular coffee, one black, one with cream. Like most people, we want a GOOD cup of coffee in the morning and were disappointed. In addition to coffee and bakery goods, they have lots of food items for breakfast and lunch. We didn't try the food and probably won't. read more

What a pretty meal for breakfast! Left full. Friendly staff, would come again Very nice atmosphere for family and friends too. read more

Beat The Daily Grind - Avacado toast w/ lox - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

We visited atlantic city for a week and planned on going to different coffee spots each day but just had to come back here for the rest of the week! pumpkin teddy gram latte was amazing. I never leave reviews for places but this place definitely deserves more attention. The staff was very friendly. The Chef, we didn't get to catch his name; made the experience worth coming back. The plating was definitely 5. Wasn't your normal coffee shop for sure, very open and cute. We were offered a free coffee coupon since we wouldn't be in town for very long. Great experience all over would definitely recommend. Hope to come back one day. read more

Friendliest, most kind workers and the best atmosphere! One of our favorite coffee spots we have ever been to. Breakfast special was a wafflewich which was pretty good. Tried the Irish cream, pumpkin pie, and cinnamon bun lattes - all delicious! Will definitely have to visit again if we are back in the area read more

Beat The Daily Grind - Wafflewich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Such a sweet, friendly and yummy cafe. The breakfast sandwich and the berry smoothie were delicious. The decor is so fun and warm! Thank you for such a pleasant experience. read more

I don't give 5 stars often but this place deserves it for a few reasons. Just stopped in for a quick bite and a coffee. Walked into a group of impressive guys in a group meeting. They were talking to inspire and help each other. It was a pleasure to hear (eavesdrop) them interact with each other. Good to know that there are men like this around for each other. The food and coffee were pretty amazing too. Definitely check this place out. read more

This cafe is extremely underrated. The service is excellent, the food is so delicious and coffee was perfect. There's plenty of seating and the vibe is cute and inviting. If you're ever in AC you need to stop by. We got fresh waffles, a berry smoothie, coffee and gourmet donuts. I can't wait to come again. read more

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I'd love to be able to beat my daily grind with coffee from this establishment! My coffee connoisseur friend and I came to this place after finding it close by when we were in Atlantic City for the weekend. The spot was empty but the smell of fresh baked goods and coffee were so inviting. The lovely super friendly gentleman behind the counter was so eager to help us and offer up suggestions. My friend had hot coffee with almond milk and lavender flavoring and she absolutely loved it. Nothing plain or common about it. The coffee was rich and so full of flavor. She also opted for a smoothie with blueberry and something else he suggested. She was also pleased they had plant based protein which she also added to her smoothie. It hit the spot! I had the iced vanilla kiss latte with almond milk and I must say it was not at all what I was expecting. Rich, not too sweet, with the unsweetened cocoa powder being a superb addition. Probably some of the best latte I've ever had. I wish I could remember the guy's name but he told us some really cool stories about places he traveled and coffee in Italy as well. At the end he threw in a couple pieces of just out of the oven biscotti for us. Perfect. Next time I'm in AC I'll definitely come back. read more

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I've been here twice and the avocado toast is delicious. Irish cream latte also delicious. Chef didn't have anymore avocados for the 2nd toast because we came pretty late in the day so my boyfriend ordered something else but then the cook told us he could grab avocados for the 2nd toast & gave it to us on the house to make up for it. great service, great vibe, and super aesthetically pleasing read more

Beat The Daily Grind - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Awesome atmosphere and great owners. Highly recommend. Food is fantastic. Not a long wait at all!

I loved the ambiance! Fresh blooms on the tables, a fascinating mug collection, digital photo frame, and cozy layout. The blueberries alone were with the trip! my friend and I enjoyed our waffles with fruit (me) and fresh fruit parfait (Mary Ann). Delicious food, warm, welcoming service, I will definitely be back. read more

The food and service were fantastic! My friends and I visiting from Virginia decided to check this place out. The atmosphere was great and everyone especially the owner was very friendly. I highly recommend giving it a try! read more

The people are friendly. The food is good! They grits are perfect and not lumpy!!! I also enjoyed the Belgium waffles

First time there; excellent food and service. Best avocado toast I have ever had, anywhere! Huge portion, reasonably priced. Very pleasant atmosphere. Would definitely go back. read more

Stumbled across this hidden gem this weekend. Such a lovely couple who owns the shop. Ordered a couple breakfast sandwiches and a smoothie. Everything was made to perfection I'm so happy we found this place! I'll be bringing my friends and family for now! read more

Beat The Daily Grind - Strawberry Banana Smoothie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

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We were in the area for hockey and NEEDED QUALITY caffeine and food. Well we walk in and the this place looks more than cute, it looks upscale, it pays attention to the details everywhere. They delivered on everything -from a phenomenal menu , accepted changes gracefully (hold the turkey and add tomato on my panini please), great hot drinks (below freezing today and days before Christmas- yes I got Christmas Cookie Latte yummm) to rival any chain you go to. We got Belgian waffles and my kid housed the entire thing, parents can tell you how often that happens when you eat out, hardly ever, this was GONE. Breakfast sandwich on an English muffin that tasted like homemade. Hot matcha latte and hot London fog latte were awesome too. This is a crazy good find- I recommend highly- this seems like a family Operation, if you can appreciate that, this is for you. Quality great food made with integrity with attention to the details, just done right! read more

Beat the Daily Grind is a terrific establishment with good food and outstanding customer service. As a member of the Stockton community at the Atlantic City campus, I like to frequent the establishment regularly. read more

Very charming and priced to not end your life! Right next to Stockton AC campus, right on my daily boardwalk route,,,

Love this place. Great coffee, tea breakfast and lunch options. He also has a great selection of Italian desserts, pastries, pasta and sauce. The owner is also the perfect person to own a local shop like this where ever is welcome. read more

I was hoping this would be a good coffee shop with seductive pastries. Being near a college, Daily Grind needs real baristas. Cappuccino, here, equals a full cup of regular coffee ((not espresso) with 2 ounces of cold froth on top. So gross. Just a cup is coffee was blah. Took forever to get 2 coffees drinks. And not piping hot. Very disappointing. Buy a Nespresso and stay home. read more

I was in Ventnor for the day to enjoy the beach. Afterwards I wanted a cup of coffee and stumbled upon this place. What a find! Coffe was great, but there was much more than coffee. Pastries and imported pasta. Also sauces and giardiniera. If I lived close by, I would visit this place frequently. The owner was delightful and ver friendly. read more