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☕ Cafes & Coffee Shops

in Ocean City

Looking for cafe in Ocean City? The shore town has 15 spots serving coffee, light bites, and casual spots. Starfish Cafe is a local favorite.

Price Range

10 moderate, 5 budget-friendly

Dining Tip

Many cafes close early at the shore. Plan breakfast and lunch accordingly.

15 Cafes & Coffee Shops in Ocean City

Starfish Cafe

$$

Located in Ocean City.

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Secret Garden Cafe & Bakery

$$

Located in Ocean City.

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Ready's Coffee Shop & Rstrnt

$$

Located in Ocean City.

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Ocean City Coffee Co

$$

Located in Ocean City.

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917 Asbury Ave(609) 398-2326

New York Cafe & Grill

$$

Located in Ocean City.

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JP Coffee LLC

$$

Located in Ocean City.

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Aneu Kitchen Juicery & Market

$$

Health-focused kitchen and juice bar offering fresh, nutritious options.

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  • healthy options
  • juice bar
  • market

Crazy Susan's Cookie Co

$$

Cookie bakery and sweet shop. Located in Ocean City.

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The Chatterbox/Green Eggs Cafe

$$

Breakfast and brunch in a stunning 1937 Spanish Mission Revival building designed by the same architect as the Flanders Hotel. The cookie dough stuffed French toast is the signature dish — generous, photogenic, and worth the wait. Lines move slowly on summer weekends; arrive by 8:30am or expect 45+ minutes.

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Must Try: Cookie dough stuffed French toast

  • historic building
  • cafe
  • Instagram-worthy
500 E. 9th Street

Emily's Ocean Room Cafe

$$

Emily's Ocean Room Cafe located in Ocean City.

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Cinnabon

$Seasonal

Famous cinnamon roll chain on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

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  • boardwalk
  • quick service
  • cinnamon rolls

Brown's Restaurant

$Seasonal

The boardwalk breakfast stop since the early 1900s — fresh apple cider donuts hot from the fryer draw morning lines that start forming before 8am. Grab a half-dozen and a coffee and eat on the boardwalk overlooking the ocean.

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Must Try: Apple cider donuts

  • donuts
  • cafe
  • boardwalk
110 Boardwalk

Dot's Pastry Shop

$

Ocean City's go-to morning pastry stop on Asbury Avenue. Fresh crumb cake, cinnamon buns, and muffins baked daily — buy a box for the rental and everyone's happy before the beach.

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Must Try: Crumb cake

  • bakery
  • pastries
  • morning
  • takeout

Drip & Scoop

$

Dual-concept shop on Asbury Avenue pairing specialty coffee drinks with hand-scooped ice cream. Morning cold brew crowd transitions to afternoon ice cream crowd — it works surprisingly well.

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  • ice cream
  • coffee
  • specialty drinks
  • hand-scooped

Dunkin'

$

Reliable chain for coffee and egg sandwiches before the beach. The drive-through location on West Avenue is the most practical option for families juggling towels and sunscreen.

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  • coffee
  • breakfast
  • chain
  • quick service

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Tips for Cafe Dining in Ocean City

Summer reservations: Book 1-2 weeks ahead for weekend dinners, especially July-August.

BYOB advantage: Many Ocean City restaurants are BYOB—bring your own wine and save.

Off-peak savings: Early bird specials (5-6pm) often include price breaks.

Dress code: Most cafe spots are casual—flip flops usually fine.

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