A Little More About Us

The Buoy Coffee Shop started with a simple idea: a love for the sand, the sea, really good coffee, and the little things that make Cape May feel like home.

Growing up in Cape May in a family of small business owners, I developed an early appreciation for this town and the community that makes it so unique. After spending time traveling and exploring other places, I found myself drawn back to Cape May, inspired to continue what my parents had started many years ago. They worked hard to help shape a town they loved, with the hope of seeing Cape May grow into a vibrant, year-round community. Opening Buoy felt like my own little way of carrying that tradition forward.

In 2023, I opened the doors to my first little coffee shop just steps from the beach. What began as a dream of creating a welcoming neighborhood spot quickly became something even more special. Early mornings turned into familiar faces, quick coffee runs turned into daily rituals, and before I knew it, Buoy had become a little part of so many people's Cape May traditions.

In the spring of 2026, I took another leap and opened our second location at the top of the Washington Street Mall. Buoy Downtown gave us the opportunity to bring a little of that beachside magic into the heart of town and, even better, keep the coffee brewing for a much longer season.

Through it all, one thing has remained the same: I believe a coffee shop should be about so much more than just coffee.

It's the friendly face that remembers your order, the conversation before a day at the beach, the quiet corner to catch up on reading, or the place you meet an old friend. Coffee shops have a pretty special way of bringing people together, and I love that we've become a little part of that.

At Buoy, we care about the coffee we make, the people we serve, and the feeling you leave with. We believe genuine hospitality, a little kindness, and attention to the small details can turn an ordinary coffee run into something worth looking forward to.

From our original little shop by the beach to our newest home Downtown, our goal has always been the same: to create a welcoming space where locals and visitors alike feel right at home.

I'm incredibly grateful for the team that helps bring Buoy to life every day and for the community that has embraced us along the way. Whether we're part of your everyday morning routine or just a little piece of your Cape May vacation, thank you for making us part of your traditions.

Good coffee, good people, and a little bit of endless summer.

Can't wait to see you at The Buoy!

Meghan
Owner, The Buoy Coffee Shop