The Mall Wins Big in the "Best of Cape May" Awards!
- George Swoyer
- Oct 7
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 9
Our friends at CapeMay.com, whose offices are on the Mall on the 500 block of Washington Street, conduct voting annually to find the best in shopping, dining, nightlife, and leisure activities in Cape May. Known as the "Best of Cape May", the voting is open to the public, and Cape May lovers, both locals and visitors, participate each year. In the most recent awards, the Washington Street Mall won big, with our businesses taking best in 19 categories as well as runner up in 14 categories! Events that occur around the Mall also made the cut! Check out the list of Mall businesses and events that won in this year's voting:

Accessories & Jewelry
Best: Whale's Tale
Runner up: Queen May
Art Stores & Galleries
Best: Gallery D'May
Bath & Personal Care
Best: Bath Time
Runner up: A Place on Earth
Beach Accessories (Towels, Umbrellas, Chairs)
Beach Bags & Totes
Best: Sea Bags
Books
Best: Cape Atlantic Book Co.
Candy & Chocolate
Runner up: Louisa's Chocolate Bar
Cape May Souvenirs
Runner up: Whale's Tale
Gifts
Best: Whale's Tale
Gourmet & Specialty Food:
Best: The Cheese Shop
Home Decor & Accessories
Runner up: Quirk & Co.
Kids' Clothing & Accessories
Runner up: Whale's Tale
Men's Clothing & Accessories
Best: Galvanic
Runner up: Cotton Company
Pet Accessories, Treats, and Toys
Best: Collar & Bone
Tees & Sweatshirts
Runner up: It's A Breeze
Women's Clothing
Best: Cotton Company
Runner up: Victorious
Baked Goods & Pastries
Runner up: Madison's Bakery
Bar Bites/Small Plates
Runner up: Fins Bar & Grille
Breakfast Sandwiches
Best: Coffee Tyme
Burgers
Best: The Ugly Mug
Coffee & Espresso
Best: Coffee Tyme
Cold & Frozen Drinks / Smoothies
Best: Coffee Tyme
Fries
Runner up: The Ugly Mug
Ice Cream & Custard
Lobster Rolls
Seafood
Runner up: Tisha's Fine Dining
Food Festival or Event
Runner up: Oktoberfest
Holiday Festival or Event
Best: Christmas Parade
Tours of Cape May
Best: trolley tours from the Cape May MAC Information Booth
Runner up: ghost trolley tours from the Cape May MAC Information Booth
Month to Visit
Best: September
Runner up: July
We truly do offer unique shopping, dining, and more in the heart of America's original seaside resort. Thank you to all who voted for the Mall's businesses and be sure to plan your next visit to the Mall today!
We'll see you on the Mall!
