Highest-rated cafes in the Atlantic City area by diners
Highest-rated cafes in the Atlantic City area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Atlantic City area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Atlantic City were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#28. Dead End Bakehouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (161 reviews)
- Address: 1050 Bay Ave. Ocean City, New Jersey
- Categories: Bagels, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Jersey Shore Pizza & Grille
- Rating: 3.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2601 Boardwalk Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Aroma Restaurant
- Rating: 3.4/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 5206 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Italian, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Cafféccino
- Rating: 3.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 500 Boardwalk Lobby Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#24. La Petite Creperie
- Rating: 3.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2831 Boardwalk Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: French, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Harper's
- Rating: 3.8/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 Boardwalk Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Barefoot Market
- Rating: 3.9/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 214 West Ave. Ocean City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Sack O' Subs
- Rating: 3.9/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Gilchrist Downbeach
- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9400 Atlantic Ave. Margate City, New Jersey
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Cook's Corner
- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3 North New York Road Ste 12 Historic Smithville, New Jersey
- Categories: Specialty Food, Coffee & Tea, Kitchen & Bath
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Ocean City Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.0/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 916 Boardwalk Ocean City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Formica's Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2310 Arctic Ave. Ste 1 Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Fractured Prune Donuts
- Rating: 4.1/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1225 Asbury Ave. Ocean City, New Jersey
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Black Turtle Coffee
- Rating: 4.1/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3101 Revere Blvd. Unit A Brigantine, New Jersey
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Baristas Coffee House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 199 New Road Central Sq Ste 10 Linwood, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Soulberri
- Rating: 4.2/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1106 West Brigantine Ave. Brigantine, New Jersey
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea, Acai Bowls
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Dockside Kitchen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 228 Bay Ave. Ocean City, New Jersey
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Seafood, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Ventnor Coffee
- Rating: 4.3/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 108 North Dorset Ave. Ventnor City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Jon & Patty's Coffee Bar & Bistro
- Rating: 4.3/5 (404 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 637 Asbury Ave. Ocean City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Ventnor No 7311
- Rating: 4.4/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7311 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Positively Fourth Street Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 Atlantic Ave. Ocean City, New Jersey
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Jessie's of Linwood
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 136 West Poplar Ave. Linwood, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#6. A.C. Sandwiches
- Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3023 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Swell Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 508 East 8th St. Ocean City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Hobby Horse Ice Cream Parlor
- Rating: 4.6/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 800 Ocean Ave. Ocean City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Acai Bowls
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Mazza's Market & Coffee House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 815 West Mill Road Northfield, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Farmers Market, Patisserie/Cake Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Cafe Bru
- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 333 Tilton Road Northfield, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Hayday Coffee
- Rating: 4.9/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 155 South New York Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
