Busy place. Somewhat loud music but not anymore than any other cafe or restaurant. Lots of indoor…read moreseating available. Fast service. Dairy and non-dairy options. Somewhat limited non-caffeine options, but not none. The smoothies do not come with milk, they are just syrup and ice blended up. Most of the staff are quite nice. The cashier was unhelpful when I had an issue with my drink, but it was resolved by the manager swiftly and without complaint. Considering the possibility of rotating staff (and the cashiers young age) I'd say such an experience does not look poorly upon the establishment. Rather, the way management handled the issue looks favorably on them. We did not get ice cream so I cannot comment on it. It was expensive, and perhaps overpriced. However, this is wildwood in the summer, so everything is expensive. For those curious, I got the 4 Berry smoothie, which I was expecting to contain fruit and a dairy product. Instead it was ice and syrup. I tried to reach a resolution with the cashier by explaining the issue and asking for an alternative drink. The cashier declined and said I'd have to purchase a replacement. I stepped aside so I wouldn't hinder other customers and asked another staff member if a manager was present. They were, and when I explained my issue and we reached a resolution where part of my drink would be poured out and replaced by milk (I honestly didn't want to chance a different drink). By replacing 1/4 of the drink with milk, it improved the drink tremendously. The management also offered to make a new drink if I didn't like it, but I did so all is well. Overall: good experience, excellent food, great coffee, decent non-coffee options, possibly overpriced.

The Coffee House at the Grand: Coffee in the Theoretical Sense…read more There are places that serve coffee, places that understand coffee, and places that appear to have received a brief description of coffee from a passing stranger and decided they had enough information to proceed. The Coffee House at the Grand, unfortunately, landed somewhere in the third category during my visit. The coffee itself was subpar. Calling it weak would be generous. "Brown water" is perhaps less diplomatic, but considerably more accurate. It had the colour of coffee, occupied the appropriate sort of cup, and was apparently introduced to a coffee bean at some point in its journey, but flavour seemed to have missed the appointment entirely. A proper cup of coffee ought to have some character. It needn't leap onto the table and recite poetry, but one reasonably expects aroma, depth, richness, or at least some evidence that the beans had ambitions. This had none of those things. It was warm, brown, and liquid, which technically places it within shouting distance of coffee, but only in the same way that a puddle is within shouting distance of a swimming pool. The service did little to rescue matters. The atmosphere struck me as unfriendly, and the interaction lacked the professionalism one expects from a place trading on the appearance and vocabulary of a proper coffee house. There is no requirement that staff perform Broadway numbers while handing over a cappuccino, of course, but a little warmth, attentiveness, and basic hospitality are not extravagant demands. They are rather the point. That was perhaps the strangest part of the experience: the whole place felt less like a coffee house and more like an impersonation of one. The visual cues are there. The name is there. The equipment is presumably there. One half expects the next step to involve excellent coffee and pleasant service. Instead, the performance stops just before the important bits. It reminded me of building a pub, hanging a Guinness sign outside, installing a magnificent wooden bar, polishing every glass until it shines, and then serving everyone lukewarm tap water while looking mildly inconvenienced that they came in. There is enormous potential here because the concept itself works. A coffee house at a grand property should feel inviting. It should be the sort of place where one settles in for ten minutes and accidentally stays for forty. Coffee should smell like coffee before it reaches the table, taste like someone cared about making it, and be served by people who understand that hospitality is part of what the customer is purchasing. Instead, my experience was remarkably forgettable, except for the unfortunate fact that it was memorable for all the wrong reasons. Perhaps I caught them on an off day. Every business is entitled to one. But based on this visit, the Coffee House at the Grand needs rather less attention paid to looking like a coffee shop and considerably more attention paid to being one. At present, the coffee is brown water with excellent public relations.

Great location, delicious coffee, prices are reasonable with other spots in Wildwood. They also…read moresell a few pastries and bagels. Perfect views for morning coffee!

Great location, good coffee, super friendly staff! This was…read morea regular visit as we had an event at the convention center for a week.

Super busy for the morning. The line was out the door and there was barely any room for people to…read moresit at the tables. There are barely any gluten free options but they do let you modify the options they do have. The food was decent but you're paying beach prices!

Loved this spot! Cute, great outdoor seating, and the line moves quickly. We loved their biscuit…read morebreakfast sandwiches and would come back just for that.

Great customer service and an amazing latte! Gave us a free upgrade to mediums from the small size…read morewe ordered which was much appreciated. Highly recommend taking a visit :)

From the owner: Welcome to The Boards Cafe, a family-owned and operated coffee shop nestled in the vibrant Wildwood…read moreBoardwalk Mall. At The Boards Cafe, we are dedicated to offering a unique and memorable coffee experience that reflects our commitment to quality, community, and exceptional taste. Our passion for excellent coffee and delicious food shines through in every cup we serve and every bite you take.

So so good! A line out the door and around the building. It's definitely worth the wait. Coffee in…read morea can or straight from the espresso machine. There isn't much room to hangout but you're at the beach so who cares. My coffee was soo good! I ordered the creamsicle and I'd get that every time!

Cute coffee shop, with great coffee and a wonderful staff. I loved the cold brew with vanilla cold…read morefoam

This place is a cute coffee shop with good coffee and some pastry options. We got an iced…read morecappuccino and a pumpkin muffin, the coffee was actually the best I've had in cape may. We went on a Friday midday so it was not super busy. It's a bit off the main Washington st mall strip so it's less crowded.

Seriously some of the best match I've ever had! You could tell the ingredients were quality. It was…read morecreamy like ice cream! And just the right shade of green. The women taking orders took her time to walk me through the menu and answer my questions, even with a long line behind me. The line moves quickly though! There wasn't much seating indoors, more of a grab and go place, but perfect to grab a cup and walk around downtown cape May. If I'm ever back in the area, I'd absolutely go again.

Stopped in early yesterday am to pickup 3 breakfast sandwich's and coffee. Excellent quick service…read moreand fair pricing. Even accepted cash to avoid the cc fee's which are a money grab! Great tasting and fresh H

Service cracked me up. He was so down to earth and just all around funny dude. We came for coffee…read moreand some breakfast. Hubs got the belly buster, my one friend got the burger, and the rest of us got the bagel sandwich. The bagels were stuffed with meat and eggs!! It's massive and totally worth the price. The bagel was a bit too much bread though and I did have to scoop some of the inners out, but it was good! I will be back when I'm down in wildwood again. It's located inside the jolly Roger's hotel

Not bad iced lattes!! I agree with the other reviews about the espresso being not too strong. I…read morepreferably like my espresso stronger but I know each client is different with their coffee. Wonderful staff & super cool it's on the boardwalk

Doesn't get more convenient than great coffee coming to you on the beach! Amazing friendly service,…read morevery fair pricing, delicious coffee!

Hands down one of the best cold brews I've ever had. I got toasted marshmallow syrup and asked for…read morea small amount of half and half and it was the perfect color. If I lived here, they would get all of my money. Really friendly staff too!

In our search to find good coffee, This place had good raving reviews so we decided to check it…read moreout. It's a cute place tucked inside one of the small Cape May malls- it's a cute shop with many coffee and some pastry options. We got the cold brew and an iced latte- coffee was OK, the oatmeal raisin and peanut butter cookies were really good! Quick service and no long lines. Would I get the coffee again, idk maybe not- maybe I'll have to try something different next time.

Convenient small luncheonette straight out of the "60's". Located on Atlantic Avenue in Wildwood…read moreCrest at the Villa Nova Hotel across from the El Coronado Resort. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Delicious breakfast items and good, hot coffee.Quick service and reasonable prices.

Villa Nova Cafe is a true local treasure. Breakfast was amazing--the pancakes were huge and fluffy,…read morethe eggs were generous, and the homefries were perfectly seasoned and crispy. You can tell it's family-run by how warm and kind everyone is. They kept my coffee refilled without even asking, and the prices were super reasonable. It's cozy, delicious, and just feels good to be there. Don't miss this hidden gem!