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ICE CREAM · Washington Street Mall, Cape May
Cape Mayhem
Homemade flavors that rotate with the weather.
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Victorian porches, cupcake counters, and a beach town that somehow hasn't been ruined. Off-season is the move.
2 neighborhoods · 8 ranked spots
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DIVE BARS · Washington Street Mall, Cape May
The Ugly Mug
Mugs on the ceiling belong to regulars. Earned, not bought.
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DINERS · Washington Street Mall, Cape May
The Mad Batter
Best-in-the-state brunch porch. Orange ricotta pancakes.
Best seafood
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SEAFOOD · The Beach, Cape May
Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille
Linen napkins, seat-at-the-bar fritti, sunset on the Atlantic.
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SEAFOOD · The Beach, Cape May
Reel's Seafood
BYO dockside joint with soft-shell-crab sandwiches and outdoor picnic tables.
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BEACHES · The Beach, Cape May
Cape May Beach
Wide, clean, Victorian-lined. Family-beach gold standard.
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CUPCAKES · Washington Street Mall, Cape May
Just Cupcakes
Beach-week staple. Walk it down to the promenade.