Sunny Bay Cafe, nestled in the heart of Rehoboth Beach, DE, is a must-visit for anyone seeking a memorable breakfast experience. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, the cafe stands out for its friendly service that instantly makes guests feel like regulars, as noted by Nicky, who emphasized the welcoming vibe despite being a visitor. The extensive menu, featuring hearty crepes and mouthwatering grilled cheese sandwiches, offers generous portions that often leave customers pleasantly stuffed.
Reviewers consistently rave about the deliciousness of the food; Stephanie praised their biscuits as “the best ever,” while Kasey highlighted the fresh and plentiful fruit in their parfaits. Coffee lovers are in for a treat with freshly brewed coffee that perfectly complements their meals. The cafe also promotes a unique "pay it forward" initiative, allowing past customers to leave goodwill tokens for future diners, which adds a charming community feel to the experience.
While some have suggested minor improvements, such as seasoning for home fries, the overall consensus is clear: Sunny Bay Cafe is a delightful culinary gem worth visiting time and again. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this cafe promises delicious food at reasonable prices in a welcoming setting.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Serves great cocktails
Serves great coffee
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Has catering
Has counter service
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Paid street parking
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Sunny Bay Cafe
Nicky
Jun 29,2025
As soon as we walked in we were greeted like we were regulars even though we live in a different state. We both ordered a different crepe and neither one of us could finish them. Not because they were bad, but because they were so huge! All the food and the coffee was delicious. Would definitely frequent this place if we lived in this city. Probably the friendliest employees out of all the places we visited on the East Coast this trip!
Stephen Hill
Jun 17,2025
Enjoyable atmosphere. We went to checkout Rehoboth Beach area and had breakfast here. I had the Grill Cheese with Sourdough, Cheddar, and Bacon with home fries as a side. Really, the only thing that could have made it better would have been a Tomato Bisque Soup. The service was fantastic and the atmosphere warm and inviting. Sunny Bay is definitely worth the visit.
Katie Miller
Jun 12,2025
During a quick weekend trip to Rehobeth, we had several breakfast places on our list to try, and I am glad we chose this cafe! Service was great. The food came out hot and was delicious. I thought the home fries could be better - lacked seasoning and flavor- but everything else was really good! Coffee was freshly brewed and hot. Affordable prices. Recommend this location if you are looking for good breakfast! They also had a pay it forward board for free rice pudding, which I thought was a great idea!
Stephanie Thompson
Jun 9,2025
Our family found this place on our recent visit to Rehoboth Beach for spring break. We went for breakfast three days in a row! It is a warm, friendly atmosphere and the food is very good (and decently priced!) We highly recommend this restaurant and will be returning on our next trip. My family loved the biscuits (my 12 year old said they were the best ever!), the crepes, and the avocado toast. In truth, everything we had was very good. One special note is they have a pay it forward board. Past customers have paid for a free rice pudding from the menu and left a card with a note on it. You can take the note and present it to your server to get the free item. We loved this idea — and left one as well for someone to redeem in the future. Ours is, of course, for anyone who agrees the Sunny Bay Cafe has the best biscuits around What a lovely idea
Kasey Brown
Jun 3,2025
We came here for the second time with our kids and both times were lovely. The staff is extremely friendly and personable & the food is delicious. Prices are more than reasonable & portions are generous. The parfait has a hefty portion of fresh blueberries & strawberries & is so delicious. Both times I was amazed by the freshness of the fruit & amount they gave. The hot coffee is fresh and delicious too. Overall I would absolutely recommend giving this place a try
Jessica Keane
May 19,2025
This is a great spot for breakfast! We didn't have to wait when we came on a Saturday morning in April. They have a wide selection of items on the menu. I got one of the platters with French toast, eggs, bacon, and sausage. The French toast was nice and thick! They also gave me a ton of eggs that I couldn't finish. The bacon was thick, and the sausage was cooked perfectly. Definitely come hungry!
Chris Doherty
Apr 8,2025
First time we've been here. L has the spinach pie, which was both very spinachy and very good and I had a good cheese steak sub. Jodi was a perfect server, keeping close tabs on us without smothering us. The coffee was good and replenished as needed. We really liked it!
Matthew Land
Mar 27,2025
Head such an amazing brunch at Sunny Bay Cafe - came early on a Sunday morning and it was already pretty packed. The Wake You Up breakfast sandwich was absolutely life changing - make sure to ask for extra hot pepper bacon jam! I will literally be talking about this breakfast sandwich for the rest of my life, lol. Delish Bloody Mary’s and great service. 10/10
Reviews For Sunny Bay Cafe