Business of the Quarter - Café on the Bay

Hi There! I’m Tammy Smithers, owner of Café on the Bay in Chesapeake City. I’m a long time resident of Cecil County, both of my sons graduated from North East High School and one is now a financial advisor (Tyler Simonds, our regular financial writer) and the other is an engineer. Even before opening the café in 2018, Chesapeake City was our favorite destination for boating so when I saw the building for sale, I knew it was meant to be!

I am a former teacher and was working in the banking industry when I was inspired to open a coffee shop in the heart of the historic waterfront downtown. Over the past 7 years we have grown from breakfast sandwiches and lattes and now offer a much more expansive lunch menu as well. Enjoy delicious food while appreciating the waterside views and ships passing through the C&D Canal, making your visit both meaningful and memorable.

In addition to the café, I serve as the Treasurer for the Chesapeake City Chamber of Commerce and coordinate many of the events in town. A few of the upcoming events that drive tourism to the town are the St Patrick’s Day parade at noon on March 15th and the Independence Day festival and fireworks on July 5th.

Come visit us! We love new friends!
19 Bohemia Ave, Chesapeake City, MD.
We are open 6:45-3:30 every day.