As a child in the 80s I grew up eating breakfast at the Satellite. Now, 40 years later.....yuck! Husband and I stopped in Friday morning for a quick breakfast. One cook and we waited about a half an hour for breakfast. It was just us in the front dining room. The eggs were slimy and greasy and the sausage gravy had a yellow greasy tinge. My husband's pancakes were freezer burnt. He has to have blueberries in them and they said they can't do that. They're pre-made pancakes for sure. Overall will not be back. Missing the days of the '80s but I guess nothing was as good as it was back then. read more

Amazingly surprising. Although the restaurant does not seem like much from the outside, the food is really very good. We went to breakfast with four other people. Every dish that was served to us was different and very tasty. Lindsey was punctual, attentive, and ensured that our time was flawless. eager to return the following day. Don't forget to try the coffee they have every type you could possibly imagine read more

Satellite Coffee Shop - Don't miss this great breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Small restaurant. Today they were severely mismanaged on staff. We waited 20 mins before we were waited on. Paper menus mostly ripped up and worn out. This seemed severely unhygienic. The bathroom toilet floor was soaked. read more

Wonderful food in an eclectic atmosphere. Food is always well prepared and delicious. It's within walking distance of the condo where my wife and I vacation every year so it's convenient for us. But even if I wasn't close, I'd make the trip read more

This is a hole in the wall place with good breakfast. Nothing fancy but fast good food. For glp-1 users they have a meal called the surf girl which is one egg, one pancake, one slice of bacon. Perfect for reduced appetite! read more

We stopped for breakfast on our way out of OC. The windows of the restaurant were all shaded out and the entrance looking in need of repair, so I was even unsure if the place was open for business. The vibe inside was really off, too, with each person looking like they hadn't cracked a smile in the past 3 days. The coffee and food were, surprisingly decent, including a worthy cappuccino. Unfortunately, when I got home later that day I found 3 charges from the restaurant on my bank statement and no phone number listed online. Actually, there were 2 numbers found, but each were disconnected, so now I have to have my bank try to settle this which is a hassle. Overall, definitely not worth it. read more

Out of all the breakfast spots I've been to, Satellite Coffee Shop has been a favorite of mine for years. As a self-proclaimed breakfast fanatic, this place is in my top 3. Ocean City has countless places to eat, but if you're looking for a cozy spot with that classic diner feel, Satellite is an awesome choice. You can get breakfast or lunch when you visit, but if you know me you know I will always choose breakfast. The little café is located on the side of the Howard Johnson hotel on 24th street and the boardwalk, so a stop in for a bite to eat can easily be worked into your morning plans. One of the best ways to work off a hefty breakfast is to walk it out on the boardwalk. Outside you'll see that they are cash only, but they do have an ATM right in the front of the restaurant if you don't have cash. Not a deal breaker by any means for as good as the food is here. My obsession with Satellite French toast began about 4 years ago when I lived in Ocean City. I was working at a neighboring hotel on the boardwalk and saw someone eating what looked like the most beautiful French toast of my life. I had to ask where they had found such a wonderful thing. They were kind enough to let me sample their takeout order of thick-sliced French toast with powdered sugar on top, and the rest was history. 4 years later, here I am, still making it a necessity to get some French toast on each trip to OC I go on. If I'm feeling fancy I'll order the Banana Split French Toast, which comes with bananas and slivered almonds. On our most recent visit, my boyfriend and I experienced the same lovely service I've had on each previous trip here. He ordered a combination of pancakes, eggs and sausage and I was indeed feeling fancy so I ordered my Banana Split French Toast. We ate every last bit of food and the coffee was great with our meal. Our total was around $60 for the 4 of us, so it wasn't out of the norm as far as prices go. See you next time we are in town, Satellite! read more

Satellite Coffee Shop - That banana split French toast! Waited 2 years for this - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Went here for breakfast while having a group vacation. I will stay we had a new server and she was really nice, student visiting from another country. The food was okay I was not impressed nothing stood out to me. They did have our order wrong 2 out of 4 order was wrong, but didn't want to make a fuss and we were ready to go, so we settled for what her had. I would not come back, there are other breakfast places in the area The big disappointment was that they did not serve any turkey sausage or turkey bacon. It's 2019 seriously get with the times. And they take cash only no credit cards. Definitely passing by this place and won't even be my last option, it's more like I'd rather have no options at all. read more

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Breakfast was delicious! French toast was some of the best I've ever had. Will definitely be coming back when I visit ocean city again. Great service and atmosphere! read more

We actually stumbled upon this little self proclaimed coffee shop by just driving and looking for something to eat on our way out of OC. The menu is way more extensive than your typical coffee shop. They had pancakes, french toast, omelets, hashbrowns, among other breakfast items. No waffles though. The coffee was just okay. For a "coffee shop" I thought it would be better. My food was really good. I got the Bay Breeze which is cream cheese stuffed French toast with your choice of fruit topping. I got the strawberry topping. The meal was very rich. The bf got the Western Omlete with toast and hashbrowns. The omlete was good. Better than the one I had the previous day at Happy Jack's but still just a typical omlete. The hash browns were better than say IHOP. Similar but more flavorful. The decor was very cute and cozy. So that gives it a coffee shop vibe. The service was quick but I dont think our server has ever smiled in his life. They also have their own medium-sized parking lot which is always a welcome treasure in OC. Lastly, in another review someone said this place is cash only. That is not the case, they accept credit cards. I will be back next trip! read more

Satellite Coffee Shop - Inside the dining room - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

I'm not a fan of places that get my order wrong. Especially when it's breakfast! They also got my wife's order wrong, we both ordered the same thing. Spinach & feta cheese omelette with tomato. Her omelette had green peppers in it which were supposed to be in my potato's and my omelette didn't have any feta! Wrong, wrong, wrong... but it was inexpensive & the service was nice but I don't think I'll be dining in again. read more

My first job was at the Sattelite Coffee Shop in 1972. It was run by a family who cared about the food they served, how it was served and most of all, they cared about the customers and the servers. I still have the telescope pictures we had taken of all the staff. Yeah, times change...things do not stay the same...but memories last forever. They served THE best pecan pancakes I have ever eaten in my life. From some of the reviews I've read, some people just don't get it. The Sattelite was not and sounds like it is still not a fancy, barista kind of coffee bar. It seems like it is as it has always been...a coffee shop to get a good breakfast at a reasonable price. read more

Only giving them 1 star because when my family went the customer service was awful. My mom goes in and request breakfast carry out because we started our day at the beach really early. They give her a menu to take with her so she can bring it back like 30 minutes later when everyone was ready to order. Shes ready to order, waits 20 minutes just to be told by the manager they are not doing carry out today while his back is turned, the same person who handed her a menu. HIGHLY ANNOYED, yes but the were super busy so we tried to give it a pass. Next day we go, not busy at all...nobody waiting for a table, figured it was our chance to get something. Very wrong, we waited 10 minutes just to be told they are not doing carry out again. Maybe put a sign on the door??? read more

When ever we stay at Howard Johnsons on 24th Street, Ocean Side (Boardwalk) we always make it a point to eat breakfast at Satellite. The food is excellent! Prepared as expected and piping hot when it hits your table! The wait staff are friendly and professional. Even if we choose another hotel when we come again next year, we are definitely eating here again! Be prepared to pay cash only as they do not make separate checks for large groups and still operate an antique analogue cash register. (Part of the charm of this quaint little coffee shop.) Not to mention, the coffee is excellent...I must have had 4 cups yesterday morning! :) read more

Satellite Coffee Shop - This is the Howard Johnson restaurant where Satellite Coffee Shop is located! It is just to the right of the building. :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Another frustrating disappointment in Ocean City. This restaurant may be a good place to have breakfast (although the faded decor looked more dingy than charming) but it is NOT a coffee shop. Coffee shops sell multiple varieties of coffee and baked goods, which you can enjoy at cafe-style seating. Satellite has diner-style booths and sells only plain drip coffee of mediocre quality. It was a sultry September Saturday when I visited, so I ordered iced coffee with cream and sugar. I got a paper cup of said drip coffee poured over ice. She set it on the service counter next to some packets of sugar and half-and-half, which I added myself -- resulting in gritty coffee of uneven sweetness. To add insult to injury, the lid didn't fit right and dripped all over me for the next few blocks, when I finally threw the whole thing away. The final straw: they're a cash only business. Ridiculously archaic and inconvenient. Two stars only because the server who helped me was quick, friendly and gave me a cup of water at no additional charge (I used it to wash the spilled coffee off of my hands.) It's not her fault they mislabeled the shop, but I won't be back regardless. read more

We eat here every single time we are in Ocean City (about 10 times a summer). They have the best breakfast in all of OC and I've tried a bunch. Excellent food, quick, easy, mostly friendly. There is one server that is really not personable and has worked there the last 3 years. We seem to always get him, but we always come back because everything else is fantastic. Dogs are allowed on the outside deck as long as it is open. read more

I am slowly enjoying my second cup of coffee as I write this, and no one is trying to hurry me out the door. That alone is worth a star, or more, in a beach town. Even though this is a weekday, I don't think the waitress and cook would lose their Charleston-worthy Southern hospitality on a busy weekend. (two stars) The food itself earns the last two stars: perfectly cooked and arrived at our table in minutes. We tried a good cross-section of the menu with three adults and two children. All of the plates were cleaned with no complaints. Oh, and the OJ is fresh squeezed! For a beach town, this gets five stars. Even elsewhere I would give it four as a quaint city cubby. read more

Excellent breakfast. Had "the mess" and it was delicious. OJ was warm and they were out of Pepsi, but otherwise it was great. CASH ONLY. read more

Whoever advertised this as a "coffee shop" did them a disservice. It's a fairly cute diner or "breakfast nook" but they don't really do to-go and they don't have any muffins, baked goods, etc. that I would look for to go with my cup of coffee. Also, their coffee is not good. read more

The best service ever!!! Everybody was so nice and the food was great. Fast service is what I love

5 stars for excellent service. They only except cash so be prepared. Lovely, charming little diner with very quick service. Coffee was good. Food very typical breakfast diner food but very fast to the table. Portions are nice. read more

Satellite Coffee Shop - Little diner just off the beach - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

It was ok. The bagels weren't very toasted and they only have plain bagels and plain cream cheese so not much selection. We didn't order any of their main dishes but saw others getting served things like French toast which looked really good. The inside is extremely old fashioned and could definitely use a makeover. It's also really inconvenient that they only take cash and the ATM inside charges $3 to take cash out. The location is pretty nice in that it's right off the board walk, and they have a public bathroom right outside the restaurant which was appreciated. Overall I wouldn't come back here for breakfast and would rather go to Happy Jack's read more

Excellent service, delicious food and a quaint atmosphere at this just-off-the-boardwalk coffee shop. Golden brown pancakes had a touch of vanilla and were not huge. Belgian waffles had a rich texture and nice flavor. Bacon, eggs and even the wheat toast was delish -- and I doubt I will ever rave again about plain old wheat toast but this was, in fact, memorably good wheat toast! Go figure. Best sweet grits I've ever had, not being a fan of grits generally, so that is saying something. Cute little cafe is lessened by a practical, added-on and far less appealing backroom for overflow crowds. Bathroom (located outside) could use a facelift and cleanup, and busboys need to not reach across your face to silently clear some plates while people are still eating. But waitresses themselves were full of happy personality and hons to spare. Decent coffee, fast service and a hearty brekkie. A fine choice. read more

Waited to be seated for 30 minutes just for them to get our order wrong. Red solo cups for drinks. The "chocolate milk" tastes and looks like cold hot chocolate mix. Pancakes are good so thats the one star. For 6 people spend $90 for pancakes and eggs. Don't waste your money on it and just go to Denny's read more

Satellite is an Ocean City anomaly. It's cozy and uncrowded with friendly service and generous portions. In other words, it doesn't belong in a town fueled by tourist traps that pride themselves on sloppy dishes and quick customer turnaround. Satellite is a gem. A few good things: - A nice break from the Coastal Highway breakfast scene - Small and quaint with outdoor seating - Chesapeake Sarah (cream chipped beef)! - Banana Split French Toast! - Delicious coffee and egg dishes A few bad things: - Limited hours and no cards accepted - Decor is blah - What's with the name? read more

Not a bad place to eat. The food was tasty and the service was good. If your looking for a quick place to get in and out and decent food at a reasonable price, this is your place. The restaurant was not the most cleanest and could use a make over. But I found it cozy and would go back again. read more

Bummed. To be fair, let me say that I used to really like this place. It was a stop my family and I would make every time we were in Ocean City. Unfortunately, we won't be back. I'm hoping that maybe the owners or managers will see the complaints and fix the issues. We went for breakfast last week. We all noticed right away that the place seemed really dirty and run down. We were seated right outside the kitchen door near the waitress station and back bar area, which was gross and cause me to lose my appetite. Our waitress was either high on drugs or having a manic episode. She ask us before we ordered if we are paying cash or credit card. We thought that was weird. She kept dropping and spilling things, clearing things from our table that we weren't finished with - like our food and silverware!!! Her behavior was erratic and she was rambling nonstop. Several employees and possibly an owner were sitting and standing around the back bar talking loudly, oblivious to the customers and the waitress. We paid our check and left before finishing our food. read more

AWESOME place! If we didn't gain 5 lbs every time we at there for their DELISH FRENCH TOAST I would eat there every day. The kids LOVE it! I get the Spinach & Feta Omelette and it's huge! THe coffee is VERY good! We'll be back! Oh and Lindsay the waitress is GREAT!!!! read more

Food was good, but not great. Extremely convenient to where we were staying. Decor is yuk. Probably will not go back.

Decided to stop by because of the great reviews and wasn't very impressed. We walked in at 11am the morning after Memorial Day and there was no one in the restaurant. Initially I thought it was closed but tried the door and was surprised to find it opened. A waitress quickly greeted and sat us. Service was great but I ordered biscuits and gravy and it was a lot of thick sauce that was barely warm. Hash browns were mushy, not crispy. My cousin enjoyed her pancake, scrambled eggs and bacon but that's pretty basic. Coffee was ok, but nothing to write home about. The decor is country and cute. Maybe I just went on an off day since everyone left the day before at the end of the holiday weekend. Probably won't be back. read more

OMG breakfast was so good! Coffee hot. Prices very reasonable. A real gem. Server was friendly and checked on us ! Thank you Yelp for the heads up! read more

This is NOT a coffee shop. This is a diner masquerading as a coffee shop. If you want breakfast maybe you will like it here, if you want an espresso or a cortado, dissapointment will follow you. Also if you just want coffee, you may need to let them know before being seated. Went here and cups of regular coffee were presented to us. Although they were not ordered, we were charged for theses glasses. I ordered a macchiato, this was mediocre. Someone in our group ordered iced coffee after asking if it was available and was given a glass of hot coffee with ice in it. Just a horrible experience altogether. read more

I have been going to OC since my life began on this earth and just stumbled across this place. I wish I would have found it sooner. Great prices, food and service. I tried breakfast and lunch and wasn't even close to being disappointed. They would have gotten 5 stars if they took CC cards, but I can get by that. It will be a new morning bike ride breakfast spot for years to come. read more

Stayed at the adjoining hotel, hojo, and stopped in here to check it out, would have gotten another star if my wife would have liked her food, I got the eggs over hash-browns topped with cream chipped beef and old bay which was excellent and my wife had the sage sausage gravy which she didn't eat because it was overly salty! The services was friendly but slow as hell and the air wasn't working plus they still charged my wife's food so I can't say I would eat here again. Plus we found a gem of a breakfast place not to far away from this place. read more

Really great service, food, and a laidback atmosphere! The lattes are made with high quality espresso, and the coffee is solid. I had one of the best omelettes ever- a very generous portion with ham, mushrooms, and,cheese. Pancakes were fluffy and not too sweet. We sat outside and the waitresses were super nice to our dog: they brought him water and bacon without us asking for anything from them! It's that kind of extra service that earns The 5th star. A definite must for an excellent breakfast in Ocean City. read more

This place makes pancakes exactly the way I like them. Thin, slightly fluffy but with an eggy quality. None of that super fluffy IHOP crap. The creamed chipped beef is on point. Had regular coffee, but am planning to go back and try a specialty coffee drink. A little divey, but great food and good service. A must try for breakfast if staying in the area. read more

We came here after go to check other restaurants that were busy and with one hour wait.. This place is very good for breakfast.. Service, Food are Great and the best thing u don't have to wait for.. If we come back to OC for sure we will be back... read more

I had the spinach and feta omelette and my boyfriend had the Chesapeake Sarah meal and both were delicious! The coffee is also very good quality, and I highly recommend their lattes. read more

This is my go to breakfast place when in Ocean City. The Chesapeake Sarah is absolutely deliciousness I would recommend it to anyone who likes chipped beef, hash browns, and eggs. read more

We in for breakfast and no one even sat us. Needless to say I was very grumpy when I didn't have my breakfast this morning! You guys need to take care of all your customers & hire some more staff please! read more