Crusader Coffee Shop

It's great for breakfast!

Ordered breakfast for our family of 4 at the take out window to enjoy outside at the picnic tables. Once I got my latte I noticed the milk was separating and there were “chunks” floating around. We quietly brought it up to the person working at the window since it was crowded outside and we didn’t want to cause a scene. We asked if it’s possible that the oat milk is expired or if it typically looks like this. A man came to the window and slammed the carton of oat milk on the counter and said “it’s still good, expires February 2025”. I really hope they understand that’s the date if unopened but anyway we were kind the entire time but they refused to remake the latte or hear us out. Honestly the rest of the food was mediocre especially considering the price but it’s the staff’s attitude that is worse. I’d recommend having breakfast somewhere else, there are tons of other spots where managers don’t have explosive outbursts.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

I’m going to be honest .. I have lived in the Jersey shore for 37 years. I live here in the summer and I’m in Florida in the winter when I tell you that this coffee joint here has the freshest bagels the fastest service oceanfront I met a gentleman name, Alex I found his service extremely efficient. He came out and greeted me and a few seconds later. I had everything for breakfast, there is many places at this place sit on the ocean and have your breakfast…

Parking: Park close and walk there

Kid-friendliness: I see multiple families here with kids

Wheelchair accessibility: There’s an outside area for a handicap person with a wheelchair to sit outside

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Challah French Toast, Eggs Benedict, Mozzarella Sticks, Baklava Waffles, Turkey Sandwich with French Fries, Home Fries, Pancakes or French Toast, The Black Knight

I visited Crusader Coffee Shop in Wildwood on July 4th with my family for breakfast. Initially, we were pleased with the fantastic service from our server and the delicious food. However, our experience was completely ruined by an appalling incident.

While paying, I witnessed a middle-aged man on the grill, wearing a brace on his left leg, screaming at a female employee and humiliating her in front of everyone. This behavior was not only unprofessional but deeply disturbing. What made it worse was the lack of intervention from both customers and coworkers, despite the clear distress of the employee.

I tried to address the situation with the cashier, but she refused to get involved. Such actions are unacceptable and reflect poorly on the management. A man who behaves in such a manner should not be employed there and, frankly, belongs in jail.

I hope the business owner sees this review and takes the necessary steps to address this issue and create a respectful and safe work environment for all employees. Until then, I cannot recommend this establishment to anyone and will not be returning.

Atmosphere: 1

SO GOOD, wish I would have stopped here sooner & been able to go more than once while I was on vacation!

I got the the fresh squeezed orange juice which was FRESH & really hit the spot... and for food I got french toast with cream cheese & strawberries (one of my go to favorites for breakfast) with a side of extra crispy hashbrowns and I loved every bite. Very tasty & the servers were great!!

There was a little confusion with who our server was (not on our part, but on the hosts part) but it all worked out okay!

Ended up taking home left overs & it was still delicious even later.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Challah French Toast, Pancakes or French Toast

The staff was really awesome and friendly and communicative.
The indoor seating has no ambience in my opinion. The outdoor seating is pretty nice and you can watch people go by on the boardwalk while you eat.
The coffee was cold. The croissant was pretty darn good. Overall a very mixed experience.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 5

Fantastic food and great service! So happy we stumbled upon this place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best breakfast in our entire vacation!!!! 100/10. Worth the price. Food is EXCELLENT. Worth the price. We got "The Crusader", pancakes, fresh orange juice. WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE. ❤️❤️❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Banana Pancakes

perfect place for breakfast!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Banana Pancakes, Home Fries

The best place to grab a coffee and breakfast!!!great people great vibe!!try freddo espresso!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Expected more based on reviews. Nice to sit outside however, only a few tables available outside. Good service. Food was not good. Omelette had processed cheese only on half. Coffee was very good. Toast came out loaded with butter. Bacon was good. Home fries were dehydrated potatoes with the consistency of rice, absolutely horrible. We asked for fried onions on our home fries, they put barely cooked red onions on it which I thought was odd. My husband's biggest complaint was no scrapple on the menu.

Kid-friendliness: Family resort

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

We each had a blt, which had a nice amount of bacon and was on a nice soft roll. The fries were okay but nothing special.

Haven't had coffee and croissants this good outside of French bakeries. Our waitress was incredibly sweet and friendly.Such an unassuming spot, but the food is incredible. Very glad I landed on this one after vetting through other places.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

All I had was a cup of coffee. Girl was extremely pleasant. I ordered from the outside window and didn't go inside. $4.02 for Coffee!?!? I know this is a seasonal biz, but $4.02 for a SMALL (Not Large), Coffee. Crazy. I can't imagine what a breakfast would cost!?!? Not coming back here while I'm in Wildwood Crest.

Service: 5

Iced coffee was AMAZING!