The Buzzed Word

Myself and three friends visited when we were on vacation in Ocean City and it was truly the best way to kick off our long weekend! Had some wine, shopped, talked about book recs. The owner was so nice and it was the cutest environment. Even the bathroom was cutely decorated!

Thank God for this little paradise in Ocean City. It’s a wine bar and book shop all in one. I love The Buzzed Word for two really good reasons:

1. I love reading and the selection of books here are awesome. Such a wide variety, something for everyone, and most have a handwritten note from the owner on a little bit of what to expect about the book like a mini review or why it’s a great read and things like that. I LOVE that personal touch about this place.

2. The wine. I can drink wine anywhere…sure. But the wine selection here is SO good. Undoubtedly, the best wine selection in Ocean City but that’s just my opinion. Really delicious wines, organic wines, and unique wines that have expanded my horizons so much. And everyone there is super helpful and knowledgeable on wines, notes, and recs on what to drink which I appreciate a lot!

Come here to hang with friends and have some drinks, come here to sit and read with a glass of wine, pick up a new book, a bottle of wine to go, or find some fun little treasures to buy (so many cute things in there and I’ve seen some really cool retro / vintage things to buy too. Oh, and please please go to the bathroom (paying customer) when you visit and read the beautiful poems framed on the wall.

They have light snacks and other things to drink besides wine. Parking is never an issue.

What a disappointing experience! Sorry to hear that the owner of the small business was unprofessional and didn't provide good customer service. It's especially frustrating when you're trying to support local and small businesses you have been waiting to go to all week while on vacation , and they don't reciprocate with respect and kindness. The fact that a customer was trying to return a book she already had in perfect condition bought the night before and was treated like utter trash . I hope you'll share your feedback with the business to help them improve, and maybe consider supporting other local businesses that prioritize customer satisfaction instead.