Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and bar inside Carroll Villa Hotel. Vegan dishes have a designated spot on the menu. Breakfast choices include a vegan BLT sandwich, organic nut and granola with fresh fruit, and tofu scramble. Lunch/dinner include a tostados, nachos, seitan wings, pizza, and beyond burger. Vegan sides include bacon, sausage, cream cheese, sour cream, and loaded fries. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm.
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19 Jackson St, Cape May, New Jersey, USA, 08204
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Added by sweetheart930 on 20 Jun 2015
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81 Reviews
First Review by American-Vegan
WFPBish
Points +87
White Bean Ravioli - Edit
I had the white bean ravioli and it was delicious. I'll be going back to try other menu options the next time I'm in town.
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ForTheAnimals23
Points +801
So gross. Ill never go here again - Edit
Have been to The Mad Batter a handful of times. Had the tempura Brussel sprouts, beyond burger, and veg crab cake meal.
Read moreThe brussel sprouts were so bad I was gagging. They were like steamed and battered so gross. The fries were awful w the beyond burger. The crab cakes were very whatever. They came w green beans that were hard and oily and the mac and cheese was so bland. I had the [censored] for 2 days. Never again
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stevenmcmeatballs
Points +52
Good vegan options - Edit
Restaurant had a lot of vegan dinner options for appetizers and entrees. I liked the white bean ravioli. My non-vegan family all really enjoyed their food and drinks.
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jccoach
Points +108
Clear, vegan options! - Edit
Pleasantly surprised that this Cape May institution had a separate vegan section on their menu. The vegan crabcakes were fantastic, I had them twice in one week. It comes with vegan mac & cheese that was really good too. Even the bread served to the table was vegan, along with a great olive oil and red pepper dip. The server also seemed quite aware of my needs as a vegan.
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ragsdad2004
Points +16
Cross contamination - Edit
Just a heads up for those who avoid cross contamination. Labelled vegan food like seitan wings, nachos chips, fries all cooked in same fryer as chicken and fish.
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44vegan
Points +80
Fav place in Cape May - Edit
It is always a must stop when in Cape May. They have a great vegan breakfast, lunch and dinner. The vegan crab cakes are delicious. The nachos are a great snack and enough for several people.
Read morePros: Vegan food
Cons: Wait times, Slow service , Parking
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bstryjewski
Points +318
Vegan menu section!! - Edit
Cute restaurant on the porch of a small hotel. Cape May seems to be a vegan desert so this was a beautiful place to eat. Wait was 25 min for 2 on a Sat morning in May. Well worth it. We tried the vegan scramble and the vegan blt. Both were served with fruit on the side which was a nice mix of melon and berries. The scramble had plenty of veggies, shaved tofu and potatoes with vegan cheese sprinkled on top. The BLT on a bagel was excellent as well with tempeh bacon. There were plenty of other options as well and we would gladly go back!
Read morePros: Vegan section of the menu!!, Large portions, Pleasant atmosphere and servers
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kslater
Points +56
Excellent food, service, and environment! - Edit
My boyfriend and I were visiting Cape May during the off season and were struggling to find any vegan options in Cape May until we found The Mad Batter. We had the vegan entree and the vegan seitan “hot” wings. The crab cakes were amazing! The best we’ve ever had. Thank you so much for having a vegan menu! They also have live music daily which was an added plus!
Read morePros: Vegan menu options , Best crab cakes , Live music
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ScottHutton
Points +654
Happy Surprise Cape May Gem - Edit
We had an excellent dinner and returned for breakfast. A great place, centrally located, festive vibe, artisan prepared food, much improved in the last year!
Read morePros: The dinner And the breakfast, Many clearly labeled options , Cute place, great location and vibe
Cons: Dinner can get pricey but really enjoyed!
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CathleenBurns
Points +77
Excellent! - Edit
A whole vegan section, had the tofu scramble, easy to customize, highly recommend! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Nice cozy atmosphere too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-15
Pros: Many option, Easy to customize, Great service
Cons: None
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vegan_homegirl
Points +591
Yay starving in Cape May - Edit
I got take out from here! The crab cake sandwich was huge and really great flavor. With some French is fries very satisfying. The paella was super flavorful and large portion! Prices are a little steep here but hey you’re on vacation, who cares.
Read morePros: Large and in charge, Nice folks
Cons: Lil expense
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torreseb
Points +149
Amazing options! - Edit
There are MANY vegan options at this restaurant for breakfast lunch and dinner. The wings are some of the best I’ve ever had and the crabcake was incredible.
Read moreI went back this year (May 2024) and the nachos were bad. There was not much cheese, it wasn’t melted, and the seitan on top was in bizarre huge chunks…so strange. The sour cream was ok though.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-31
Pros: Number of options , Quality of the food, Options for each meal of the day
Cons: The mac n cheese was meh, A bit pricey , Nachos not great
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KenMax20
Points +118
Separate Vegan Menu - Edit
Separate vegan menu made ordering easy and really shows they want vegans in their space. Food and service were great! Definitely going again for a second meal while in Cape May.
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu , Excellent food, service, and 🍺 😀, Live music
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gretchgriff
Points +30
Buffalo seitan ftw - Edit
A nice selection of genuine vegan options -- maybe 1/4 of the menu. We were there for lunch and had seitan Buffalo wings which were amazing -- perfect texture, just spicy enough. Vegan nachos were disappointing -- cold and bland. The protein options were seitan and tofu but not beans, which is kind of weird since it's a standard nacho go-with that happens to be vegan.
Read morePros: Seitan Buffalo wings, Mellow but not stuffy atmosphere , Lovely location
Cons: Disappointing vegan nachos, Kind of pricy, esp. dinner
vegancatlady77
I always thought the same thing about the nachos not having beans. So odd!
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FrancieC
Points +182
Excellent food - Edit
We came for dinner, had the white bean ravioli and the vegan crab cakes. Had the Buffalo seitan wings as an appetizer. Food was really tasty and the service was excellent. Wait for dinner on the weekend can be long so I’d recommend making a reservation.
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SusanClen
Points +74
Great food, great service - Edit
Vegan nachos, hot wings, bean raviolis, mushroom & onion pizza
Read morePros: Food is seasoned perfectly , Delicious , Great service
Cons: Pizza slightly undercooked
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JenniferKolnacki
Points +467
Good Food - Edit
Lot of vegan options, nice place and food was good.
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DianeMM
Points +1758
More choices than I expected! - Edit
My server was very conscientious about what could be made both vegan and gluten free ... I decided to have a beyond burger. Nicely plated with a side of yummy fries!
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kefox1995
Points +1135
Wings and crab cakes! - Edit
Excellent vegan options. Expect higher prices. Seitan wings were 10/10 and very filling. Did not have room for anything else. Would definitely return and try the other options!
Read morePros: Many options , High quality taste
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Tmoss682
Points +4305
Legendary Wings - Edit
The blackbird seitan wings are legendary in both taste and quantity. Some of their pasta and dinner dishes are great too. All the rest is underwhelming.
Read morePros: Location
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viclaw
Points +98
Great vegan options on Cape May - Edit
Best vegan option on Cape May for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Read moreHad one breakfast and two dinners and food all was excellent.
Vegan crab cakes were outstanding as was the vegan white bean ravioli.
If you are on Cape May and vegan do not miss going here.
Pros: excellent vegan food, many vegan options, great service
Cons: parking is difficult
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TracieOwen
Points +34
So amazing to find a restaurant in Cape May NJ with vegan options! - Edit
Loved the vegan crab cakes!! And an entire vegan breakfast lunch and dinner menu section!
Read morePros: Vegan options on the menu!, Co-owner is vegan years - so we have options! , So close to the beautiful Cape May beach
Cons: Check for lunch to dinner service to avoid a wait
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VeganbyChoice
Points +1763
Cozy corner - Edit
Parking is never easy to find in Cape May on busy days. I walked from my hotel. This place gives me a cozy feel even though it’s actually a large space with various dining areas, a bar, and space for live entertainment. I was here on a Wednesday night and it was crowded and lively. Menu has Vegan options for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert some of their other dishes can also be made vegan. I had pasta with roasted tomato sauce, garlic, and olive oil. It was delicious. I also love the fact that they offer vegan bread. I ordered the vegan tostadas to go and they were delicious for my next day breakfast choice. I very much enjoyed this place and I am looking forward to coming back.
Read moreUpdate: August 2022
Came back for breakfast. Place was packed. I found a seat at the bar. Disappointed they do not offer a vegan breakfast potato option. Would also love to see some vegan pancakes or French toast. I ordered the tofu scramble. It was not a scramble though. It was actually a stirfry with tofu. A little disappointing. It comes with fruit (which shares a plate with the stirfry). IMO it should be on a separate plate. I also ordered rye toast with my meal and the served me whole wheat. Food was still good, just not what I expected. I appreciate the vegan options they do have and as always … very friendly service.
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-21
Pros: Vegan specific options on the menu, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Parking can be hard to find
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letitproducejoy
Points +68
Bruh. A whole vegan menu! - Edit
I got takeout from here after coveting their menu for a few days. It didn’t disappoint! It’s a bit expensive, but it’s literally walking distance from the beach, so I’m not surprised. Well worth the price, though; I had the vegan “crab” cake sammich and seitan wings, all absolutely divine! And the owner was sure to check if anything had tree nuts—super allergic—and I was reassured all was good. And WAS IT EVER.
Read morePros: A whole vegan menu!, No tree nuts (in crab cakes or seitan), Easy walk
Cons: A little expensive, but overall not bad , BUSY… which is in part a pro—really popular
letitproducejoy
Also, I’m absolutely stuffed and still have leftovers. 😂
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Mike19130
Points +247
Loved it! - Edit
I love them having a separate vegan section on the menu!!
Read morePros: Pizza and tostada were delicious !!, Nice atmosphere
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Nutmeg0223
Points +107
Delicious! - Edit
We got lunch takeout from Mad Batter. To us the lunch menu, while pricy, seemed like the better option for variety in vegan entrees. We got the seitan wings, chick’n cheesesteak, and vegan pizza. The wings were the best by far. They were spicy and well cooked. The vegan pizza had veggies and vegan chick’n and was well received by the child. The cheesesteak was also delicious. The meal was a bit pricier than how we usually dine. But the food was worth it.
Read morePros: Good flavor, Takeout available, Good portions
Cons: Price
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2VegansVA
Points +118
Great option in Cape May - Edit
My husband and I enjoyed dining on the porch on a nice May evening. Love that they have vegan items clearly marked on the menu! There is a section called 'Vegan Specialties', but there are also other vegan dishes marked throughout the menu. There are a wide variety of options. We got the Seitan Hot Wings (not very crispy but had a good taste), Vegan "Crab" Cake Appetizer (my favorite), and Vegan White Bean Ravioli with Tofu (my husband's favorite). The Tuscan Roasted Tomato Linguine, Vegan Pizzas (they have vegan cheese option), and Tofu Tostadas also looked very enticing.
Read morePros: Nice variety of vegan options, good quality, Staff was friendly
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