Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Cape May

"For decadent breakfasts, the Mad Batter is the name to know in Cape May. Highlights include tucking into pillowy buttermilk pancakes studded with local New Jersey blueberries or a Chesapeake Bay Benedict with crabmeat, poached eggs, and hollandaise while sitting on the sunny porch."

"Bella Vida means “beautiful life.” Enjoy a playful and healthy, fresh blend of Costa Rican and Italian influenced food at this sunny neighborhood cafe– from Liborio’s Homemade Lasagna, to Coconut Shrimp to Devin’s Bella Vida Crab Cakes.​ BYOB."

"Many restaurants claim to be farm-to-fork fresh, but few have their own farm to back up the claim, unlike the Blue Pig. This laid-back spot in Congress Hall Hotel gets all of its produce from its own farm, Beach Plum. One can’t miss farm-to-fork moment: the annual summer Tomato Menu, during which New Jersey’s sweet red and yellow globes are featured in everything from gazpacho to BLTs and in a drool-worthy toasted sourdough bread sandwich slathered with mayo."

"Named for an 1800s gambling parlor in the venerable Congress Hall Hotel, the Blue Pig serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch in a light-filled rustic dining room augmented with patio seating. The food is casual and largely American—at dinner, there’s meatloaf with mashed potatoes, fish & chips, burgers, pasta, also a kids’ menu.200 Congress Place, 609-884-8422"

"Blue Pig Tavern has a comforting farmhouse atmosphere and bold flavors to boot. This historic site near Congress Hall was the first tavern in Cape May. Now, you can feast on American fare ́next to the fireplace in the dining room or up against a wall of bright windows."

"Featuring Dot and Lucille’s famous fried chicken, crab cakes, yeast risen rolls, corn pudding, spoon bread and delicious desserts such as blueberry cobbler and lemon meringue pie."

"The Bidens have eaten on a few occasions at this cute breakfast-and-brunch cafe. (Joe has ordered pancakes; Jill got eggs.) As at many businesses in town, Joe posed for a selfie with the staff on his first visit."

"Rise Up Coffee, an independent small-batch coffee roaster and retailer for the past 14 years, has popped up next to the traffic circle as you drive into downtown Rehoboth. It takes over a former 7-Eleven location. The business was founded in St. Michaels, Maryland, by owner Tim Cureton in a tricked-out coffee trailer."

"Don’t let the name fool you: Rise Up Coffee Roasters is not your average coffee shop. The Rehoboth Beach location offers full breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a full bar. Outdoor seating is available and pets are always welcome."

"Visit Aleathea's Restaurant, Cape May's best kept secret for a unique seaside dining experience. Contemporary American Cuisine with an assortment of…"

"19815 Coastal Highway (Del. 1); 302-260-8000; www.ironhillbrewery.com. The grand opening of the Wilmington-based chain's Rehoboth eatery is set for Thursday, May 24. It will mark the company's 14th location on the East Coast and its third in Delaware."

"Creating an open courtyard with outdoor seating and a new, freestanding glass-enclosed merchandise building is the final construction phase of the multimillion dollar facelift of the Dogfish Head Rehoboth restaurant complex on Rehoboth Avenue. The courtyard, almost completed, connects Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats and its sister seafood house, Chesapeake & Maine. The project has been ongoing in stages for several years, starting with Dogfish Head's purchase of the former Finbar Pub & Grill in December 2013."

"is a cozy bar and restaurant with a laid-back, friendly atmosphere and traditional pub-style interior finished with antique barn wood. Founded by owner Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head offers a menu full of beer-centric grub, specifically selected to complement its unique beers. Sandwiches, burgers and wood-grilled pizzas are available alongside other entrées such as grilled swordfish with"

"As the Beatles sang: Lovely Rita, nothing can come between us. Why aren't you located closer to our home?. The mixture of gelato and Italian ice is u..."