Mad Martha's Cafe

Been going here for years on our beach vacations to Plum Island and MM is new and improved under new ownership! The food is as filling and delicious as ever, with generous servings and something for everyone in the family. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and very attentive. The new owners have already added more seating and will add more yet. Don't miss it, and definitely wait for a seat if they're bustling. Your belly will be happy you did!

Decided to drive out from Newburyport to PI for brunch and what a rewarding decision. This place was like eating at your friends mums kitchen. Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere and the food was fresh and made with love. The hash was delicious, often it can be quite heavy / fatty / overbearing and it was none of these. The mayo / sauce was light and had a real jazz on the tastebuds. Only downside (although honestly if I was better prepared it would be an upside is it’s BYOB)

As a longtime Plum Islander and a local restaurant owner, I don’t give praise lightly — but Mad Martha’s Café earned it today. The Hash Reuben was outstanding: house-made corned beef hash, Swiss, sauerkraut, Dijon, and 1000 Island on marble rye. Comfort food done right, with real care and attention to detail. Mad Martha’s is a true Plum Island staple, and meals like this are exactly why locals keep coming back. Highly recommend.

We spend the summers on PI and have been eating here for decades. Love it, and pleased to see it’s even better under new ownership. Love the new layout and the new owners are super sweet. And it’s actually clean now! I have to admit, sometimes it was a little dirty prior to these owners. They were starting off the menu a bit lighter as they get their footing with no specials, but they will get there. Would much prefer higher quality and a smaller menu to start. I think this cozy place is going to be even more popular now. Expect a wait on weekends.

This place is an absolute gem. I’m visiting from California but grew up on the east coast and this place was exactly what I dreamed of when I came back. It’s a cozy breakfast joint with sweet people working and amazing food. Had an amazing breakfast and then came back for lunch and had this epic blt. It has this stewed tomato topper that is just so good. Same ladies were working and they remembered me and it was amazing. Definitely come here anytime you’re in the area 10/10

Very cute little cafe. Parking is a bit of a challenge. Very friendly employees. Food was very delicious.

Adorable place, great breakfast options and some fun choices. The corn beef hash is made fresh daily and was perfect. Not too much potato! Pouched eggs poached perfectly. My husband had the special. Fruit was great and pancakes looked fab!!!

Staff were friendly, food was good. A cute, very small cafe by the beach. A note for dog owners - no dogs are allowed at the outdoor picnic tables. Staff told us this was due to state laws that consider the outdoor area to be part of the restaurant. Interesting since we eat on outdoor patios with our pup all across the state and even in Newburyport.

I grew up in mass and have now lived in California for almost 20 years. I came back to visit and mad Martha's was a 10 minute walk from where I'm staying. Legit this was the absolute back home diner that I wanted. The food was absolutely amazing. I got a corned beef hash burrito bowl and ... I swear. Damn best thing I've eaten in years. To top it off. The woman running the kitchen was so sweet. If you're in the area this is an absolute must for breakfast.

Unique charming little place that was worth going to breakfast. Service was good and staff was friendly. Breakfast was good and would go back next time I'm in the area.

I loved the vibe of this place! The new Martha USA great person! Super nice super inviting and the food is fresh and delicious. Even the coffee was great!

If you're in Newburyport, I highly recommend breakfast at Mad Martha's! Do note they have a weird schedule so definitely call ahead to ensure they're open. It's a small and adorable little breakfast shack located on scenic plum island. There is a bar with maybe 8 stools and 7 or so tables. You may have to wait a bit so be prepared!! The food is a 10/10 as always. What we got: - corned beef hash and eggs - homemade and delish!!! Must get. - carmelized banana French toast - will give your sweet tooth a run for it's money! - also their hash browns are out of this world. Definitely go here and enjoy an amazing breakfast! I'll be back!!!

Absolutely superb. We ordered a veritable feast for a birthday breakfast and every dish delivered. The kids pancake is MASSIVE and my son ate it for two meals. The messy egg dish was fantastic. It's real food. Like, somebody cut up the fruit bowl and put it beautifully --not like the scoop of random fruit from a pre cut Costco Tupperware--like REAL fruit. The service was fantastic and Kendall was so friendly. We are visiting from out of town for the holiday but it's the kind of place that, if you lived here, they would know your name and order by heart. It's THAT friendly and that attentive. The decor is adorable. Charming and cozy and warm. I can't wait to go back next time we are visiting.

My friend and I made the trip up from Boston just to go to breakfast here. She told me that it tends to get crazy, so we left Boston around 6, to make sure we arrived close to 7. We found street parking across the street from the restaurant- albeit it did say 30 minute parking. I got the Cuban Omelette, which was delicious. It was really big, and I ended up taking some home. I also got an iced mocha, with almond milk. It was fairly butter, and needed quite a bit of sugar. I definitely would go back.

We were on our way from Boston to Portland and decided to stop at this unique brunch spot on the way. We had to wait about 30 minutes but the gal took our number and texted us when a table was ready so we were able to drive to the lighthouse while waiting. The vibe is so unique with the large kitchen behind the bar. It's like you're in someone's home and they are whipping up something delicious for you. My 7-year old enjoyed the bowl of candy on the counter while we waited for our food- hey, we are on vacation, so why not? She also took a picture of our attractive cook- what a gorgeous smile! We had the Portuguese French toast, shrimp burrito, BAT grilled cheese, Salmon Getaway, some bacon and home fries. It was all incredible!!! This dive is worth the wait- even my kids agreed and kids are always so impatient. :)

Classic beach breakfast shack. Always busy. Great service. If you are in Newburyport or driving by you must eat here. Excellent creative food.

I stopped in one morning after working a long overnight shift--they made me the most unbelievable buttermilk pancakes and shecky burrito (was lunch for later ) I have ever had in my life, legit world changing stuff. I was too tired to hang out but the place had a great vibe and everyone seemed to be having the breakfast of their lives. The staff couldn't have been more friendly and welcoming to me--which says a lot because i probably resembled the walking dead after a 12 hour shift. I had the soundest sleep of my entire life after eating their food . I can't wait to go back and actually hang out.

The cook uses one rubber glove contaminating all the food touching fish then other foods

Great food, well priced, great servers. Small but worth the wait. Free coffee self serve while u wait, makes you feel welcome and want to stay.

An absolute MUST when visiting PI!! Not a bad thing on the menu! Can't wait for next year's annual visit :)

Mad Martha's is our go-to place for breakfast and brunch. Great food, kind staff. Be prepared to wait as it is a small venue. You'll be glad you did!!

Excellent service and food tiny place but they manage to love the line pretty fast the food is so fresh and good I'm looking forward to going again this Wednesday with my friend I have only been once it was so good

These two women always make you feel like part of the family! The colorful island decor is really fun. Don't miss the specials! We have been going for years and still find something new and delicious to try. This time is was the Island Breakfast Bowl--and she was happy to make it vegetarian for me! The coconut fried rice was delicious!

Great food! Breakfast is fabulous and the service is excellent. Very friendly people.

The pancakes were amazing, truly. However, what stood out to me was that I received one of the most wholesome and sweet meals I've had. The owners and staff seemed like they genuinely cared for their patrons with a big smile on their face, and did a great job waiting my table.

Amazing breakfast at Mass Martha's on Plum Island!! So fresh, so good, so unique! I highly recommend thise locally owned breakfast and lunch treasure!

We stopped by on a weekday morning and opted to sit outdoors. Service and food was fantastic!

Solid place! Recommend the shrimp burrito and the salmon getaway. Ask for the hot sauces! There's a good selection.

Love the food, the key west like atmosphere, the friendly service, and the great vibe there!

This place is FANTASTIC!!! The service was great, the food was OUTSTANDING, the best omelet ever! Get the herbivore! The food was so good that we had to order more! Opted for the pancakes as dessert, blueberry and plain, equally awesome. As I write this, my stomach smiles with fond memories. And who doesn't love the old school bottomless cup of coffee! Bravo Mad Martha! I'm mad about Martha too!

Superb! I just had breakfast with my partner and we were both amazed by the food and the service!!! Incredible! We sat at the counter and it felt like home with the chef being such a wonderful person and sociable with everyone in the place!!! I definitely recommend visiting the ladies behind the wonderful ambience at mad Martha's cafe and will be back soon!

it's been years since I've been there I don't think I would dare going in the pandemic, but the place was really disheveled and kitschy and I remember I was being taking out to breakfast by somebody who had no money that's my memories of Mad Marthas so I ended up having to buy them breakfast and the place is makeshift. It's been years but I didn't see Hazel going to town there.... It's kind of a hassle to find in a little out-of-the-way, but enjoy if that's the kind of place that turns you on. I haven't been groovy in about 50 years.

This review is from a spontaneous visit from NC to MA during the summer of 2018. My Boston friends were like, "We have to come here! And get there before 8am!" So we sacrificed some sleep and on the way there my friends couldn't stop talking about how much of a gem Mad Martha's Cafe was like. The drive there was very cool. It was just nice, quiet, and scenic. When I arrived I was like, "Really?" This place is so cute and small. And the self-serve coffee outside was a nice touch. The proximity to the beach was really awesome. We took a short walk on the beach while waiting for our table. Decor: Warm and personable. Loved the cute tiny touches. We sat right in front of the kitchen with the lovely tiled counter. Service: The people were so nice. Being so close to the kitchen, it felt like we were having brunch at someone's house. My friends pointed to one of the owners who was cooking (Kyree or Kendall?) and she came by and talked to us for a small bit. Food: Dang, for a tiny place their menu is huge. And that doesn't include the list of specials written on the chalkboard. Man, that's crazy. For our party of 3 we shared 8 things: - Bacon sandwich thing that had avocado and smoked salmon. (Wonderful!) - Pancakes with coconut in the batter and sauce with pineapples in it. (Ugh, this was so good. I would order this again.) - Gluten-free pancakes with caramelized bananas on it. (Lovely pancakes.) - A breakfast burrito. (This was okay. It's basically a vegetarian breakfast burrito. Something salty like chopped sausage or bacon or country ham in the burrito would make me happier.) - Home fries (Hmmm...not very good. It feels like boiled potatoes, chopped, and then sauteed, but with no seasoning added. At least it's healthy!) - A side of crispy fried cheese. (Ugh...delicious. Daaaaaang this is awesome.) - A side of coconut rice. (Sure!) - "The Daily Special" (I don't think this thing even had a name. If I had to give it a name, I would call it, "The World's Largest Avocado Toast"or "Open-faced Frankensandwich" or "The Newbury Fury". It had avocado, onions, smoked salmon, tomatoes, bacon, jalapenos, poached eggs, a drizzle of a spicy mayo sauce, all on top of some thick bread. And it came with an additional side of coconut rice. I'm too speechless to rate this.) *********************** Conclusion: Awesome food. Wonderful area. Worth the visit from NC. Probably one thing I'd change is to have the coffee cups they have outside be stored faced down so stuff doesn't accidentally fly into them. I feel like Mad Martha's Cafe is the manifestation of people's romanticized ideas of breakfast. It's an intimate and personable place in the middle of nowhere where people can spend some time with loved ones, have great food, and not have to wash any dishes. Some of the menu items seem random, but delicious and unique nonetheless. It's what I'd cook for my friends. The owners must be really cool.

It's a nice place to stop for breakfast when you're on Plum Island. It's not my favorite breakfast place but that's only because I'm not a big breakfast food eater. It's a nice cozy place that definitely caters towards the locals which is fine by me (being a local myself) The food is nice - reminds me of a home cooked meal. The price is definitely fair. Overall, I'd recommend it to anyone that's hungry in the morning and doesn't want to cook for themselves.

Ventured here a few times while visiting the area in 2019. It's a quaint little eatery with friendly owners and waitstaff. It's a great spot to satisfy any diet, especially vegetarian and vegan. I had vegan breakfast burrito bowl and a tofu sandwich and both were pretty darn good. There will be a wait, but it's worth it and they have a coffee cart outside so you can get your fix while you wait.

Amazing food, cute and small dine in and outdoor area- could be closed during winter season

I love this place. It's the cute little neighborhood breakfast nook you want to go to every weekend. The food is delicious and creative. This morning we are having the Apple Crisp Buttermilk Waffle with crunchy granola and the Bacon, Brussel sprout and sweet potato hash with 2 eggs. They have a wide variety of hot sauces (which I love) and an eclectic collection of salt and pepper shakers. You don't want to miss this great little gem of a breakfast Restaurant

There is only one thing wrong with Mad Martha's, and that's that it wasn't open when I tried to go back for the third time in a row yesterday. For me, personally this is about as close to perfect as you can get when it comes to restaurants for breakfast. We are staying in an AirBnB just down the road (the purple house - 3 minute walk) so it is very conveniently located. Walking up the road, you can smell the food cooking and you can hear the laughter and conversation taking place inside where there are just a handful of tables, and outside where there are a couple of picnic tables set up in a pleasant little dining area. The customers seemed to be a fair mix of locals and tourists and it was very obvious that everyone was welcome. We were greeted with enthusiasm and then we started to review the menu. It's not a giant menu, but there is so much to choose from. If they were open 7 days a week, I would have gone every day to try something new and the prices are very fair. The first day we ate there, we were a group of five. My daughter and I both ordered the chef's choice egg scramble special with no idea what we would get (I think it was called "legal" eggs). My Daughter and I both expected to receive the same dish as the easy path would have been to double up the recipe and plate the same thing twice...nope, not at Mad Martha's! We each received a fully custom, DELICIOUS egg scramble with unique ingredients, served piping hot, and in just the right portion size. Everyone in the party loved what they ordered and by the time we left we felt completely included and like we were part of the community. After you eat there, you spend the day on the beach and I can't think of how life can get much better. We are already plotting how we can get back to this ever-so-charming area from the west coast for a repeat visit.

After watching the sunrise at the end of Plum Island, I ate breakfast at Mad Marthas (a special Sammie and coffee). The food was delicious, the customer service was superb, and the cafe had great overall vibes. Super cute, friendly, and homey. I will definitely come again if I visit Plum Island again:)

Driving up from Boston to Maine. Needed to make a quick stop, and decided to find a place to eat on the way for breakfast. We eat Keto (low carb, high fat, moderate protein) We stopped here based on Yelp reviews, and we learned, apparently this place has been around more than 20 years. Adorned with a cute sign on top of the door, Mad Martha's was easy to find in this quaint little beach community. Walking in, you're greeted walking in to Mad Martha's kitchen & dining room. Adorably painted - each wall is painted by hand. From fish decorating our table, to a kitty sitting under a sunflower- it's a very eclectic decor. Tin chairs and wooden tables make it match the industrialish feel. Our server was Kelly (she was awesome! ) I ordered a custom scramble (apple chicken sausage, tons of cheese, artichokes, avocado, and mushrooms). Kim ordered the Mum's scramble (avocado, onions & cheese). We both ordered sides of bacon. My response: loved the build your own- tons of choices. She accidentally brought my meal with home fries and toast. Not a biggie- when we found out, she brought fruit no problem. No cheddar as ordered, but a lot of Swiss. Was still delicious. Food I got was a healthy portion and very yummy. Kim's response: great! I loved that the onions were caramelized instead of being raw like most places. The fruit was good, and the bacon was amazing! The waitress Kelly also gave us full cups of coffee to go, which was very much appreciated.

Great place there can be a wait but, there pancakes and there food is outstanding. 101% recommend stopping there if you are visiting.

Amazing food, service and atmosphere! Parking can be difficult during the summer months. I've eaten here for breakfast and lunch. Their specials are always spot on and sandwiches are delicious.

Went this morning with my 3 year old daughter and she loved their fresh toasted muffin , I had an amazing scramble Our server was very nice and the food came out right away This place is right on the beach and the vibe is incredible, I highly recommend

Great breakfast sandwiches to go and they included home fries! Plenty of indoor seating.

This place has some of the best customer service, it's in an absolutely gorgeous location, and has super tasty food!

The CUTEST local spot with the loveliest of staff. I felt transported back to a time where everything was chill and delicious. Our waitress made great recommendations with our breakfast bowls and the cook pointed us to the best hot sauce pairings (they have an impressive number to choose from). Parking was a challenge, but worth it!

I have been hearing many great things about Mad Martha's, so I finally stopped in with my husband and my mother. The staff was friendly and accommodating! Service was excellent!! Our breakfast came super fast, and it was very delicious!!! The decor is pretty cool too!! Thank you

This place is awesome! Wonderful food, great aesthetic and beautiful owners. I would implore everyone to stop by and grab a bite. The breakfast burrito was to die for. Best experience I've had in quite some time. Awesome job guys!!!

Perfect place for quaint breakfast on Plum Island, but the locals know it so a wait is inevitable-- but worth it! Muffwich special was original and delightful and bottomless coffee is always a plus! We'll be back!!

I had been hearing nothing but great things about Mad Martha's for so long. A visit here was long overdue! Everything was absolutely perfect. This is what a great dining experience is all about! Cute atmosphere, amazingly sweet & friendly staff, and incredibly delicious food. The Corned Beef Hash was cooked to perfection and came with this incredible Horseradish Aioli drizzle over the top. I was absolutely in Heaven. Oh...and there is an excellent selection of hot sauces for the spicy lovers. Totally will be back here soon!

Never fails. I ride my bike to the island to watch the sun rise on the beach, and hustle my sandy butt over to Martha's for coffee, a chat, and a newspaper read after the fact. Every single time, I leave with a euphoric feeling like I visited some mystical island in my dreams and am sadly mistaken to realize I'm still in New England. *sigh* It's still the best kept secret on PI. Run by locals, Year round.

I do not remotely understand all the 5-star reviews. While we waited to be seated we watched a member of the staff dump a bunch of rain water in the outside coffee station while refilling with coffee. So the level of poor standards was noted before we even sat to eat. Needless to say neither of us had any coffee. The waffle I had was the worst ever. The texture was weird and flavor even stranger. Seemed like it was corn bread almost. It was also burnt in spots and no matter how much syrup I put on it to cover the flavor, I ended up not eating very much of it. My husband's egg sandwich was both under cooked and burnt. Home fries were just so completely burnt that even the spots that didn't look burned tasted burnt. And we're not even sure that the egg was cooked at all. If you're OK with questionable sanitation and poorly cooked food, then this is the place for you. Overall the staff was friendly and we didn't wait that long considering our large party size for such a small place.

I have been going to Plum Island for many years, since I was a young lad, and it's actually only within the last 2 years that I started going to Mad Martha's. What a nice, though much belated discovery! They are perfectly situated off the main road, and you can either sit inside, or they have a few nice picnic tables outside. I had the corned beef hash the two times that I went. It's served with eggs and horseradish on english muffin! Absolutely delicious! They also have a nice Mickey Mouse pancake that kids enjoy a lot! You'll find that early in the morning it's quite busy, but things roll pretty fast so I never had to wait very long. Check it out! Delicious!

My husband and I enjoyed an amazing breakfast this morning and it really was perfection! We both had the specials and wow were they good. The setting is so wonderful and the service is excellent and add to that the most delicious food and it's really just the best breakfast around. I had the Special Bowl (Sausage, veggies, eggs, beans, potatoes, cheese and other goodies) and my husband enjoyed the Muffwich (sausage, egg, cheese sandwich on an amazing grilled large corn muffin with honey and sriracha). The setting is beach casual, super friendly and you can't go wrong with anything on their menu!

A great pit stop after duck hunting - it's become a tradition. Mad Martha's is small, and has a sort of earthy feel... It seems like the restaurant was once a cottage, which was converted into an eatery, and then decorated/painted by the same folks who exclusively do daycares, kindergartens, and independent book stores - and I mean that in the best way possible. It's eclectic and crunchy without being full San Francisco. The food varies between traditional New England diner fare and certified whole wheat Cambridge hipster chow. The unifying factor seems to be freshness, limited ingredients, and excellent overall quality. If you want a plate of greasy eggs, homefries, hash and bacon with black coffee and OJ, you can have it. If you'd prefer some sort of spicy burrito creation slathered in avocado and hot sauce served with coconut rice, well, they have that sort of thing too. I won't begrudge them the theft of the name (a rather famous ice cream seller on Martha's Vineyard may have staked their flag before you, guys) but if I had one legitimate complaint, it would be the portion sizes, which tend to be a bit smaller than similar breakfast/lunch joints. A totally illegitimate complaint would be the limited seating and parking - what can they do? Overall, worth the visit.

We haven't yet had a chance to visit this place due to NO PARKING this is so bad. Maybe one of these days we will have the chance to visit this lovely place it is so beautiful place to hang out.

Awesome burritos and breakfasts. Great to have them serving their special brand of good food and friendliness again.