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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81 Reviews
First Review by American-Vegan
KristyN12
Points +59
They have a vegan section on the menu! - Edit
I came here twice during my 3 day weekend trip at cape may. Their vegan menu options is more than just a beyond burger and fries. Their crab cake was amazing I ordered it twice and they have a unique white bean ravioli dish I never seen anywhere before. It was delicious!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, More than just beyond burger and fries, Crab cake is 10/10
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butterfly123
Points +33
Not too tasty and expensive - Edit
Better vegan food, I wasn’t too crackly about the vegan food here! I don’t recommend this place but to each it’s own.
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cookiem
Points +5952
Not bad for Cape May - Edit
There are very few options in Cape May for vegan dining, but this place is pretty good!
Read moreThey have a vegan section on their menu for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Vegan crab cake and vegan dessert (cake), vegan burger, vegan granola, fruit bowls, vegan nachos, vegan tofu scrambler are some great choices.
So many people are here, so the food is incredibly fresh. There is like in almost every place in Cape May that smell of seafood though, so it’s maybe better to sit in the partially open to the air front area or get it to go!
Happy with the food though! Nachos and tofu scramble and dessert! I really couldn’t ask for more from an eatery on the Jersey shore!
Updated from previous review on 2022-01-17
Pros: Vegan nachos, Vegan dessert , Vegan breakfast
Cons: Fish smell , Not 100% vegan
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biggbloke
Points +33
Very nice restaurant close to the ocean with several vegan options. - Edit
Inside of hotel and very nice location. 3-4 vegan options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wife ordered crab eggs Benedict and I ordered seitan wings and fries. I think $40 is reasonable.
Read morePros: Seitan Wings Excellent , Cucumber Ranch dipping sauce very good, Sweet Potato fries Thumbs Up!!
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klaparo
Points +167
Great spot for all eaters - Edit
Went here twice in our visit to cape may, labor day weekend so I worried there would be a wait but we just walked in both times. Good service, pleasant space, good if you're eating with omnis. Good beer list. Get the seitan wings and the crab cake dishes. Tostada was good too. Pizza wasn't my thing but was okay. Quality of everything was great.
Read morePros: Special vegan section of menu, Easy to get a table, big place, Seitan wings
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msmarkimeadows
Points +23
Ample options, great portions! - Edit
The Mad Batter had quite a decent variety of vegan options and the portions were BIG! We got the seitan wings, vegan tostada, gringo nachos, and the vegan crab cake sandwich. The seitan wings were FIRE, highly recommend those. The sauce that comes with them was just ok and the cheese sauce on the nachos could be improved. The tostada was fresh and delicious and the crab cake sandwich was very good, the fries were ok. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT!
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan options , Big portions
Cons: Moderately expensive, not extreme though
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iAmJay
Points +42
Great find! - Edit
Very happy with the various vegan options. The “crab” cakes were amazing!
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Lindsey7072
Points +44
Tofu scramble is bland - Edit
Do not order the tofu scramble, it has absolutely no taste. The fries also are very soggy and oily. The white bean raviolis are very good though, I would recommend getting it with tofu.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, The dinner and lunch options
Cons: Expensive, The breakfast options
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marylide
Points +99
Thank goodness for The Mad Batter! - Edit
It is so refreshing and appreciating to go to a restaurant and order something that is 100% VEGAN!! I don't have to order something and take more than half of the ingredients out to make it vegan. Restaurants should not be allowed to be on this site unless they serve at least one 100% vegan item. I really enjoy The Mad Batter yearlong. The menu has numerous vegan items and the atmosphere is nice. I love sitting on the porch. My husband and I have tried everything that is vegan, the crab cakes and wings are our favorites. I really would love to give them 5 stars for being the best choice in Cape May County, NJ for vegan dining. This is a great accomplishment in this "vegan desert " area.
Read morePros: A vegan menu, Lots of 100% vegan items, Great location
Cons: nothing
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jrae77
Points +214
Best vegan options in Cape May - Edit
Cape May is tough for vegans so 5 stars right away. Offers multiple vegan and vegetarian options for breakfast lunch and dinner. Had the vegan (hearts of palm and chick pea) crab cake on my last visit served with vegan remoulade. Very good. Don’t expect gourmet, it’s a casual restaurant with prime location beach restaurant prices.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-21
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-21
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-21
Pros: Tasty food, Lovely porch seating
Cons:
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ThatVeganGirl13
Points +62
One of my favorites! - Edit
I love The Mad Batter - I’d give 5 stars if I could! The vegan “crab” cake is wonderful, and so are the vegan nachos. UPDATE: I am continually impressed by The Mad Batter - I’ve since tried the vegan pizza, vegan mac & cheese, and vegan tostadas, and all 3 were phenomenal.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-04-19
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Great food
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Kalbasala
Points +580
Overrated - Edit
I was excited to try this place. They have good decor and vegan options. We got nachos(disappointing), fries (great&cheap), sweet potato fries (great&cheap), vegan wings (spicy, nothing like wings, didn’t love), and my partner got traditional dairy pizza which he said was bland and disappointing. I also got a bloody mary which is labeled vegan on the menu. I didn’t like it but that’s a personal thing, never tried one before. I won’t go here again.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Excellent fries, Nice staff
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nanitree
Points +1146
Great spot to eat! - Edit
We loved our time at the Mad Batter yesterday! I appreciate their vegan menus on the main menu. They have lots of dining areas each with a different vibe. They were able to put us in the back in the garden when we asked. Our server Jen was absolutely fantastic. The food was tasty and so were the mimosas!
Read morePros: Vegan section on menu and vegan sides , Great atmosphere , Wonderful service
Cons: Even though vegans got options, still limited.
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DainaRyan
Points +78
A good option when dining with non-vegan people! - Edit
I can't say this has been my favorite vegan food experience. The menu provided many options to choose from. I ordered the vegan nachos, vegan pizza, the seitan hot wings, and an order of fries. What I can say is the portions are huge! The taste overall was not always spot on, sometimes even lacking in flavor. I feel like the Vegan Pizza lacked direction - it felt like if you combined the idea of a white slice, a "chicken" "bacon" ranch and a veggie slice together. Would like to return to try some of their other menu items as I was definitely intrigued by the white bean raviolis as well as the vegan crab cakes. I would imagine due to the large menu this would be a great place to eat with people that are not vegan/vegetarian because there's something for everyone on the menu.
Read morePros: Many Options, Close to the beach, A lot of seating
Cons: Not the most flavorful, Some items were very expensive
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SpecialKathW
Points +30
My favorite! - Edit
Great tasting vegan options! Great bar!
Read morePros: Great vegan selection, Delicious food , A favorite for sure!!
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kmau_
Points +1143
Good food, but too expensive!! - Edit
We went twice - once for dinner and once for lunch.
Read moreGenerally good food, but the dinner entrees are over $30 and absolutely not worth the cost. This is a vacation town so I assume that’s why dinner is so expensive. “Crab” cakes are good. Delicious cocktails. The vegan ravioli was our least favorite since it had that processed fake vegan store-bought taste.
Lunch prices are more commensurate with the quality. The “crab” cake sandwich and vegan BLT were good.
The wing appetizers are also reasonably priced and absolutely delicious! I would return just for these and a cocktail.
Inside was a little snug for a covid19 environment but there is also patio seating with socially distant tables. Good service.
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ChristineStark
Points +31
Nice shaded outdoor with great “crab cakes” - Edit
So cute! Nice semi outdoor but shaded area perfect for a hot 2020 summer meal and staying safe from covid. I’ve tried about 4 different types of vegan “crab” cakes now and they had the best I’ve had. I also had the vegan BLT.
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu with diverse options, Best vegan crab cakes ever , Good price/healthy/clean/nice staff/great theme
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Amarjyothi
Points +37
Not the best - Edit
We were excited to find so many vegan options in on a menu in Cape May. We were staying right down the street from the restaurant and saw many people waiting on line each day. We finally went for dinner and we were kind of disappointed. The bill was very high and none of us were really excited by the food. The pizza crust was not home made, ravioli was gummy and "steak" did not have a favorable consistency.. the crab cake (my opinion but no one else at the table agreed) was great and the nachos were not bad. I don't mind paying $33 for an amazing meal, when I ate meat in would pay that for a real crab cake and steak, but this.... Eh. I appreciate they were trying to cater to vegans but I think it can be better, esp. for that price.
Read morePros: Good bread, Good microbrewery selection, Many vegan choices
Cons: Expensive for what it was, Expensive, Expensive
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Dag0010
Points +307
Great food and good options - Edit
Cute restaurant to eat at with a good selection of vegan food . For breakfast I had the BLT which came with fruit. Very filling and delicious. Came back for diner cause Cape May is hard to find vegan food. Ordered the white bean raviolis. Again, delicious! I came with my husband and daughter who are non vegans and they loved their meals too. On the pricey side, but worth the money.
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CarolinePolly
Points +20
Really good food + vegan options - Edit
The crab cake and the sauce that went with it was DIVINE! I almost wish I ordered the dish with 2 of them because I wanted more. The vegan steak wasn’t the best in my opinion, too well done on the outside but mushy on the inside. Cute outdoor seating for COVID. Lots of great options. I will definitely come here again!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Items on regular menu could be made vegan
Cons: A little pricey
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Sides_As_Mains
Points +32
One of our favorite spots - Edit
They have one of the best offerings for lunch and dinner in Cape May when it comes to vegan options. Vegan pizza, seitan buffalo wings, nachos, crabless cakes, white bean ravioli, just to name a few! They even have some great vegan options for brunch as well. Also they usually have your to-go orders ready in like 15-20 minutes, which is fantastic!
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ciaraleddy
Points +66
Cute location & plenty of vegan options - Edit
I got the vegan pizza w the crab cake. I would recommend the crab cake!!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly staff , Very knowledgeable
Cons: Expensive
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CrystalNeumeisterMak
Points +36
Good variety. - Edit
Due to Covid-19 the restaurant is only doing take out for now. Pleasant curbside service. Vegan granola and fruit bowl. This is a small fruit bowl 😳 not sure how much fruit is in the large. A number of vegan options for breakfast. Vegan granola with almond milk, fresh fruit bowl, tofu scramble, tostados.
Read morePros: There is a fair amount of vegan options.
Cons: Typically has a long wait time when fully open.
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vegancatlady77
Points +1421
Not the greatest food, but its slim pickings in Cape May - Edit
Pretty much the only game in town when it comes to vegan food. The food isnt bad. A bit pricey. Heads up...their home fries have butter in them (or so I was told by my waiter).
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gfals3
Points +64
Pleasantly surprised - Edit
There is a whole vegan section in the back of the menu as well as some vegan selections through out the menu. We started with the nachos. I had the white bean ravioli, which was delicious! My husband had the beyond meat burger. Then for dessert there was a vegan chocolate cake; that was also yummy!
Read morePros: Vegan section on menu, Good food, Nice atmosphere
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Dana223
Points +26
Pretty good! - Edit
Vegan options, including apps, entrees, sandwiches, dessert.
Read morePros: Cute place, Decent vegan options , Good waitstaff/knowledgeable about vegan foods
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ErinHaze
Points +21
Food kinda sucks - Edit
I was so looking forward to this restaurant, for months actually. I get to Cape May and planned our meal there. My vegan dish tasted good for the first few bites, then I began to notice rotted vegetables on my plate. And the same wilted salad in my tostada. I felt as though I was going to vomit for the next hour after leaving. How dare they serve rotting food and charge $85.
Read moreCons: Rotting vegetables , Grainy vegan cheese
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