Java By The Bay

Your go to place for a sweet treat in town. Not a huge selection, but what's there is handmade,…read morebeautiful crafted, delightfully served. Quirky design fanatics - you'll love the little decor touches like the tiny mini cake stands and the retro display cases. SWOOOOON.

These options were SO hard to pick from. Not even mad about the price, these look and taste…read moreluxurious. You can't find macarons like this really anywhere. 10/10.

Bakery yummies. Pumpkin bar, brownie & white iced crumb cake. So good.

Strawberry and cream crepe.

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Strawberry Cream Cheese Iced Brownie! Absolutely Fresh & Delicious.

Vintage Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor

4.0(141 reviews)

0.2 mi

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Cute, good selections, great space. Good and the coffee are both great. It's a fun place to hang…read moreout and meet a friend!

We stopped in on Memorial Day and were pleasantly surprised at the service and quality of food…read morehere! The inside of the restaurant has awesome, old school vibe! Chipped beef gravy over biscuits was a great meal, as well as the French toast. We will be back!

Waiting area/lobby

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Bomboy's Candy

4.1(110 reviews)

0.3 mi

On hot day we went to there ice cream side and it was refreshing. I asked for one scoop of…read moreblueberry shortcake. The employee suggested a bowl to hold on to and that was BEST idea because it melted quickly. We found a table in the large, indoor seating area and also up two bottles of water. PERFECTION!

What a cute ice cream store! Parking is so easy. There is a small lot in the back and street…read moreparking as well. There is outdoor and indoor seating to your preference! It was a hot day so my son and I sat indoors and I'm so happy we did. He loved the fun ice cream decor! We loved our ice cream too. Really adorable store!

Way to go! Well deserved!!

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Divergent Donuts

4.2(11 reviews)

2.5 mi

Idk if I can give a proper rating after just one visit, but…read more.. - staff: friendly, accommodating, awesome - and a star for being something kinda original considering there is only 1 other place I know to get donuts in the area Overall, the donuts were good. My son loved the strawberry frosted. The marshmallow was packed w/ marshmallow. The Boston cream was great. We weren't crazy about the Oreo or the chicken and waffle at all, but happy to try them all. Prices vary per donut, some seem a little much. All in all, it's cool. We'll get back over there to try other stuff for sure.

One of the best Boston crème donuts I've ever had and the breakfast Sandwhich was perfect !…read more Super easy drive thru pickup and online ordering ... worth every penny ! Pictures do not do this justice, go try for yourself.

S' mores donut...poorly filled

Seating area with TV and decorations

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Bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on a bagel

Luxe Desserts By Lex

5.0(1 review)

4.8 mi

Not many places in this area to get good cupcakes, but these are really, I mean REALLY, good!…read more I have tried most of them and I can honestly say they all tasted great. Strawberry Crunch is my fave. They introduce new flavors pretty regularly and even ask for customer suggestions. I never heard of a Fruity Pebbles cupcake, but they even have those. I think Lemon-Blueberry and S'mores are both customer favorites. I'll have to try them next. The banana pudding OMG!!! It tastes like someone took a banana cheesecake and whipped it to get it to a pudding like consistency. I've tried lots of good pudding, but I'm telling you, this one is a game changer! My next order is coming in 5...4...3...2...1

Cookies and Cream, Banana Pudding

Banana Pudding

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Banana Pudding

Concord Point Coffee

4.6(113 reviews)

0.1 mi

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Super cute and welcoming coffee spot that offers incredible drinks and delicious bakery options…read more They are located in an older building in downtown Havre de Grace. They are redoing the street so it is currently blocked off. Even if you park on a different street, it isn't a problem to walk to the coffee shop. You can appreciate the historic charm from your first step in. They have a coffee bar with tables, as well as an extended side that has ample seating and table. It is a very inviting space where you can sit for a spell and enjoy your coffee or work. It's also a fabulous spot to sit with fiends to catch up. They do sell local art and other cute finds throughout their lovely shop. They do have a little area outside that you can sit as well. And even a bench area beside the building. The staff is lovely. Super friendly and very efficient at allowing you to get your order quickly. There is an interactive post it display while waiting for your order. The drinks were fantastic and the menu is extensive. The Americano was absolutely delicious!! Tons of syrup options and various creamer options. The bakery options are delicious and they even have gluten free. They do have a cold case of drink options and even local ice cream. For sure worth a stop if you are in the area. I would even go out of your way to visit this gem of a place. A terrific spot if you are looking to do some work or just chill and relax. But, most importantly they make fantastic drinks!!! Don't skip on this one.

I had one cup of black coffee. It was not good to me, and I had to pitch it out. Inside the store…read morewas pretty good, but I chose to sit outside. I am glad we bought a different flavor of coffee beans to try at home. They are from Ceremony Coffee Roasters- this flavor was thesis. The coffee blend was tied with our favorite coffee that we can get in the USA. I ordered some more at home from Ceremony Coffee. When I go into any coffee shop, the flavors are hit or miss because I drink black coffee. If I return to this coffee store on the future, I will try two different flavors of coffee. The service was average.

Lots of seating options

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Local art for sale on the walls

Bella's Tea Room

3.9(18 reviews)

0.2 mi

Cutest little tea house I have been to. I enjoyed everything about it. The rotations are so cute. I…read morethink I took pictures of everything. I love Price Harry smiling on the bathroom door. The food is delicious and you get so much with the full tea service. I was pretty full after I ate my cup of broccoli soup but I pushed through to try some of the sweet and savory treats on the tiers. The tea lite and fruity. One pot gave us about three cups each for the two of us. I highly recommend this place. Make reservations and bring the whole crew out, they have the room.

What is there to eat in Aberdeen, MD? How about afternoon tea???? Located right on the waterfront…read moreof the Susquehanna River in Havre De Grace, MD is this little gem of a tea room. Ambiance: cute Victorian style decorations make you feel like you walked into an old fashioned doll house. Food: cute little finger sandwiches and pastries. You eat with your eyes here. Service: extremely nice servers. TL/DR: perfect place to have a tea party with your kids!

Store front

Dining room

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410 Empanadas

4.3(15 reviews)

0.0 mi

My bf surprised me with an empanada from this spot (I love empanadas). He told me the service was…read moregreat, and he knows I'm not a big fan of onions, so he chose the Tex Mex empanada for me. He ordered a beef empanada (tasted it, onions were not big or super strong in flavor so I enjoyed it!). Loved my Tex Mex empanada. The corn was a nice touch and it had a bit of a creamy texture I enjoyed and was well seasoned in the nice, crispy crust. I saw many other yummy options on their menu, so I'd definitely go back for more empanadas and also try some of their other offerings!

The inside of this place is a lot smaller than I thought. There are a couple tables, however, good…read moreluck squeezing past them whenever you have to use the bathroom, get napkins, or leave. Food came out quick and honestly.. The empanadas were so delicious! 10/10 would recommend to all my friends. I couldn't tell the difference between the OG and the birria empanadas although they're clearly labeled. This was user error for sure. If you could only get one empanada, make it the Korean bbq one! Horchata was sweet and refreshing. I thought it was funny how there was a visual for how big the empanadas come.

Inside.

Empanadas and beer. What a perfect combo

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Miss Twist Ice Cream

3.8(16 reviews)

2.2 mi

Miss Twist is easily our go to ice cream spot year round. Whether it's the middle of summer or the…read moredead of winter, we're always happy to make the trip, and yes, it's absolutely worth it even when it's cold outside! The prices are very reasonable, the service is always fast and friendly, and the quality is consistently excellent. Their soft serve is some of the best I've had. It's super creamy, smooth, and nostalgic. It honestly reminds me of grabbing an ice cream cone on the boardwalk during a summer vacation. One thing I really appreciate is that no matter how busy they are, the staff is always welcoming and efficient. It's the kind of local business you find yourself returning to again and again because you know you're going to get a great experience. If you're in the Havre de Grace area and craving ice cream, Miss Twist is a must visit. We love it and will keep coming back for years to come!

4/15/2026 Nothing like an egg custard and gelato to cool…read moredown on a nice hot day. A small parking lot, multiple windows to order a multiple tables to sit with the whole family. They also have a drive thru that wraps around the building that gets a lot of action. The price for my medium cup was perfectly cheap and just the right size. The only downside I'd mention is the wait time, it seemed like only one or two people working hard to keep up with the rush. Otherwise I was completely satisfied with this first time visit.

Love this ice cream shop. Located in Havre de Grace, MD.

Look at the excellent selection of different ways to make ice cream.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3.0(8 reviews)

5.8 mi

Very friendly staff. One of the staff thought I was a regular cause I filled out through the app…read moreand gave me an extra 1/2 smoothie cup. He was like come back next week or month. I let him know I was from near Philly and just visiting unfortunately. Great brand. Clean facility. Don't know why all the low ratings but maybe only bad experiences are reviewing.

I got the Green Detox and they were out of ginger (which is totally fine!) but I think they…read morereplaced it with more banana. It tastes like only banana. I think they might've forgotten the pineapple and mango. Plus I have a peanut allergy and there is no option on the website to make that known. Everything is fine! But if the blender used had made one of the peanut smoothies we would be in trouble...

TURKEY BACON RANCH

SANTA FE CHICKEN 'DILLA

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Sherry H.

13 years ago

I hate this place! The owner is so snotty! Concord Point Coffee in the 200 block is FAR better! The Lucas family from Concord Point is doing great things for the town which will hopefully include contributing to Java by the bays closure! When you go to Concord Point get a mocha amore! read more

paul s.

16 years ago

well the owner/manager has no people skills it is a mircle this shop survives! anybody visiting havre de grace avoid this place unless you enjoy rude people,this shop really gives the people of havre de grace a bad name! read more

Helen G.

9 years ago

just found out that there are new owner at Java by the bay. The drinks was amazing and the music was great. a cute little coffee shop and gifts store .I will be coming back many times. read more

K M.

9 years ago

Wonderful place to get a cup of coffee or a pastry, the owners Ron & Helen are extremely nice. Wonderful, quality drinks and a very comfortable place to enjoy them. read more

Karen N.

9 years ago

What a great place in Havre de Grace! I absolutely love the Chai tea. I make it a point to stop whenever I am in town!!

J K.

9 years ago

Love this place! great coffee, Nice owners, I must stop by here about once a day!

Tanek D.

8 years ago

very rude owners, okay coffee. never going again

Java By The Bay - coffee - Updated August 2026

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