We had to drive our son down to O. C. at the last minute. After dropping him off we wanted…read morebreakfast, and found Hooked on Breakfast. the staff was very friendly and efficient. The atmosphere was bright and relaxed, and the food was very good. Everything was fresh and appealing. If they have their special running, and you love pancakes, give their blueberry lemon pancakes with blueberry butter a try. Stupid good!! Highly recommend a visit!

Not your average breakfast joint! My wife's family has been vacationing in Ocean City for years and…read morethis was everyone's first visit to Hooked on Breakfast. One of the servers who knows our niece suggested we stop by for breakfast during her shift and recommended we come before 8 am as it gets busy. By the time we arrived (after 8 am lol) our only option was to sit outside, otherwise the wait would've been 45 minutes--she was right. When I say I'm not a breakfast person, I don't mean I dislike breakfast foods. I just don't enjoy eating early in the day. This did not stop me from looking through pictures on Yelp and Google (Wow! Everything looked delicious!) and through the menu which had some very intriguing options including Woody's Scrap Pile, Cannoli Pancakes, and Breakfast Sushi (only on Tuesdays) just to name a few. The menu has all your typical breakfast foods and combos you'd find at any diner or breakfast joint, but then there are also much more unique, elaborate "craft" options that really make this menu stand out. Our server, who is also a teacher in my niece's school, was great. She was friendly, attentive, professional, frequently checked in, and was especially good with the kids, offering crayons and their choice of colored straws. While I didn't eat, my 5 star rating is based on the service (of course), the coffee, and unanimous positive remarks from around the table. I really liked the coffee mugs. They were large (larger than your average coffee mug), sturdy mugs that were filled nearly to the brim with piping hot coffee. My wife got the Sour Dough Delight--grilled sour dough topped with bacon, goat cheese, arugula, balsamic reduction (which she skipped) and two eggs (any style). She loved it and told me she'd absolutely order it again after she tries the Avocado Naan. Guess we're coming back at least twice more lol! Our table also had an Omelette, a breakfast sandwich, and French Toast. Everyone enjoyed their food and the portion sizes were huge--I don't think anybody finished their plate. While I did think the prices were fair, especially for the quality and quantity of food served, the online menu hadn't been updated to reflect current prices. I can see why they get as busy as they do and why they've received so many 5 star reviews. I'm sure Hooked on Breakfast will be added to our list of stops on our annual Ocean City family vacation after our experience this July.

Both the food and service was great. We were seated right away and the servers were fast with our…read morefood. The overall ambiance was very good. The staff were very friendly and the food was great. Wonderful service!!

This update is way overdue, but likely there is still nothing but good things to say!…read more Jon & Patty's is such a staple to Ocean City. I often find myself here after a beach day when I am here for a day trip. The food is always fresh and satisfying. I have tried many other menu items along with returning to the Nutty Chicken Salad sandwich time and time again, and I can confidently say I have never had a bad meal! The service is always kind and efficient. I always feel welcome at here too, which is an aspect of restaurants that isn't talked about enough! Likely what remains the biggest highlight of Jon & Patty's is their carrot cake. I first had this cake at a younger age and grew up thinking all carrot cakes were this good, and boy was I wrong! I have tried many other carrot cakes and almost always find myself disappointed. If you are a carrot cake lover or not, try the carrot cake here! You won't regret it!

Stopped in for lunch after a visit to the aqua park right next door. No issues getting a table for…read more9 people. Our server was great. All the food was really good. I had the chicken tacos. They have a kids menu which was also helpful. The only l thing to watch for is the seagulls! They mainly tried to scrounge at any tables that had just gotten up before the staff had a chance to clear them, but a few times we thought they might try to get to our table. Just a good reminder to not feed them, as they have gotten so bad over the years.

What a horrible breakfast…read more Called and placed a pick up order because ordering online somehow raises the prices of all the food. Spent $90 on 5 breakfast meals. Asked for well done bacon and received undercooked bacon and both bagels were stale and not edible. Worst display of a sandwich breakfast sandwich i have ever seen/had. It's sad because we looked forward to ordering their food. We usually go and sit down which is very nice and relaxing, however ordering for pick up... don't do it. The French toast was very poor too, not cooked and very dense? I don't even know how to explain it. Chocolate chip pancakes were good, that's about the only thing. Extremely disappointed. Spent $90 and gotta order another breakfast place (The lady was very nice taking order)

The old and the new! My two favorite OC breakfasts places! Surf Cafe was a go to for years, my kids…read moregrew up there. Sadly it closed, leaving us looking for new places for breakfast. None could replace Surf Cafe......until today! A coworker mentioned Doozies, so we gave it a try today. The waitress was awesome, she told us that the owner actually worked at Surf, along with other employees. It was obvious! The vibe was awesome and the food was amazing!!!!!! Doozies is our new go to for breakfast in Ocean City!!!!!!!!!!

Absolutely fantastic! We threw our name in and it was just about an hour wait. Seated at the…read morecounter, we chatted with the waitresses who were engaging, kind and sweet. They knew all about the menu and offered great suggestions. I just can't say enough about how friendly and great the service was! They obviously love their job! We tried a bunch of menu items, each of which was delicious. Hard to say what was best, you just can't go wrong with anything. Found out Doozie's mom bakes fresh pastries every morning and they are offered until they sell out. Super excited to get the last (from scratch) Pop Tart of the day! Wish we could give six stars, because we were blown away from the whole experience! This is a must-do while on the island!

We've been vacationing in Ocean City, NJ for years and had no idea this place existed. We stumbled…read moreupon it on our first night of our week-long vacation stay and went back twice more it was so good! On our first night, we had takeout. We had quite a large group, but all of our meals were correct and tasty. We had items from gyros, Philly cheesesteak, chicken quesadilla, chicken salad wrap and every person enjoyed their meals. We dined in on our other two visits. Once for a dinner outside and once for a lunch inside. Hostess seemed a bit disorganized and frazzled, but other than that, service was great and food was wonderful. We will be returning for our vacation next year and hope to eat here again. It's a great atmosphere, easy parking, kid friendly and large portions for a decent price. We highly recommend the coconut shrimp dinner appetizer and the gyros.

Loved it!! My whole family enjoyed their meals. We placed a pickup order, and everything was quick…read moreand seamless. Although we were only inside a couple minutes, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. My mom and I adore Greek and Mediterranean food, so we were super excited to try this place. I ordered the chicken souvlaki platter and it was so delicious. The chicken was really tender and flavorful, and the portion size was great. The Greek side salad was honestly one of the best I have had, the feta on top was generous and delicious, and the side pitas tied it all together nicely. My mom played kept it classic with the Greek salad, which she praised, and my dad got the classic cheeseburger and also loved it. Definitely excited to come back and try more!

We have been visiting Varsity Inn for nearly 25 years now and have always enjoyed it…read more We visited a couple days ago, and food and service was very good, as usual. Wjat was upsetting is that we noticed they are now adding hidden costs to your meal. I had a steak sandwich with onions and peppers. They charged me $2 for onions and $2 for peppers, adding an extra $4 for the meal. The added cost was not indicated on the menu, nor did the server disclose it. Another person changed out their two slices of standard toast for a slice of whole grain. That was a $1 added charge. Visitors should check their bills closesly since Varsity Inn seems to now want to add a charge for any little thing. The following night, I had a hamburger at another restaurant, and there was not an added charge for onion. Looks like we'll go elsewhere so we don't get hit with added, hidden charges.

We had such a great experience at the Varsity Inn! The fun atmosphere made it the perfect spot for…read moreour party of eight. We were seated immediately at the open bar, which was a great start to the day! The service was truly first class. When they realized they had run out of milk for my granddaughter, they didn't just apologize, they actually ran to the store to get more! That level of care and customer service was above and beyond. Friendly staff, great energy, and exceptional hospitality all around. We'll definitely be back!

Stellar service and food! It was so close to the boardwalk and had indoor and outdoor seating…read moreoptions. We sat outside and it was lovely (located at the Atlantic hotel). We came during a weekday and there was one server (she did great handling bigger parties along with smaller tables too). I ordered the three breakfast tacos - they were so fresh and delicious. My husband had the breakfast quesadillas with bacon, which was wonderful too. We got a side of home fries and they were perfectly cooked. We will definitely come here the next time we visit!

This was our first time at Brenda's Café, and it happened to be my birthday! The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious, the service was good, and we had such a nice time sitting outside. The atmosphere was so relaxing ! it truly felt like vacation mode. I ordered the avocado toast, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I asked for a side of feta to give it a little extra flavor, and it was the perfect addition. My fiancé ordered the chorizo omelet, which came with potatoes and toast. It had all the right flavors, and he also added a side of avocado, which paired perfectly with the meal. Our only suggestion would be to offer a crunchier bread option. I think my avocado toast would be even better on a toasted baguette or rustic artisan bread, and my fiancé agreed that he would have preferred his toast to be a little crispier. Overall, we loved both the food and the service. The staff were friendly, everything was fresh and flavorful, and the outdoor seating made for the perfect birthday breakfast. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in OCNJ!

service was great, everyone was so nice and the coffee and food was delicious, would 100% the bowls…read morethey have.

Best coffee experience yet in ocean city! The severs were so kind in helping me pick out a drink…read moreflavor! They make their cashew milk and coconut milk in house and some of their syrups! I got their homemade lavender syrup in my cashew milk latte! It was the best lattes I've had in Ocean city! They also have so many fresh gluten free and vegan baked goods! I loved my gluten free and vegan banana chocolate chip loaf! It was so fresh and soft! Definitely will be coming back!

One of our favorite places on earth! - Service is quick and…read morehelpful A++ - Food / Menu is the best start for our day! Healthy & Decadent options available;!Some ingredients and/or combinations may be new for us - a delicious way to try new things. - Ambiance makes us feel at home or at a favorite Aunt's cottage:). Most displayed art by local artists is for sale. We've purchased a few things over the years & enjoy the pieces in our home:) - Busy times may have a line & it is ALWAYS worth the wait. Most people in line are friendly & happy to be there, too!

We stopped here for lunch while out in the city. I ordered the BAT (bacon, arugula, and tomato)…read moresandwich and my friend ordered a sweet potato quesadilla. Both meals were delicious. I also ordered a chai tea latte which was very good. The atmosphere is very casual. The girl at the front counter who took our order didnt have a whole lot of personality but we still enjoyed our visit. The bathroom is small but accommodating. I would definitely come back here again.

My family and I always come to this place to eat when we rent down the shore in the summer. Went…read moretoday around 8pm because Google said they were open until 9pm. When we got there we were shooed away and in passing were told they closed at 8pm. When we tried to just let the worker know their hours are wrong on Google we were ignored and walked by multiple times. Until, a worker came over and explained to use we should just call in the future to check hours. We totally understood they were closed but we were just trying to let them know the hours were wrong so they could fix them so no one else had to go through what we did. After we left I then saw on Yelp it says they close at 7:30pm. Hours are inconsistent and confusing to figure out when they actually close. It is a shame because we love the food and always buy sauce when we come but the service we received today was really disappointing.

All good eats! We chose to eat inside and service was real quick! Think we got our food in less…read morethan 5 minutes! I loveee sweet sauces so I knew teriyaki would hit when we saw it, and they did not hold back on the sauce! (I LOVE saucey). I'm allergic to anchovies so I can't give review on the salad, but my best friend said it was real good! Everything looked so pretty on the plate too. Also the table had some waves on it and thought that was pretty! Good eats = Good day, so we were happy