What's not to LOVE about Gilchrist? The food is delicious and the staff is out of this world. Not only are they friendly, they're so upbeat with the amount of customers coming into the restaurant. With all this foot traffic, I personally don't know if I could be so cheery. I've never been disappointed with anything I've ordered here and the pancakes are OUT OF THIS WORLD!! I don't know what they put in them but they're the best I've ever had and I've been told I'm a pancake snob ... lol. Wishing Gilchrist continued success!! read more

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Gilchrist continues to be our favorite spot for breakfast when in AC, - especially the Rhode Island Ave. location with the water views. There is a simplicity and authentic neighborhood feel that you don't get anywhere else in AC. Food is consist and good. Service is always friendly. Our favorites: Blueberry pancakes Spinach/ feta omelette Come here when in AC. read more

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Wish there were more stars! This place is terrific. It's inside the Trop, but also has an entrance off of the street. There's a counter, booths, and tables. We sat at the counter. It was super busy. Host was great at getting everyone seated. Very well oiled machine. Didn't wait long even with the crowd. Okay - let's chat about service. Not sure who trained this staff but they need to create their own course in customer service. Every single person who worked there, regardless of their actual position was helping all customers. Seriously... never waited for anything and constantly asked if we needed anything. Such a treat! You can tell that they pour their hearts into this! Just a lovely experience. Now, the food! Welp, this is it. The pancakes are wonderful and thin. You can get them stuffed with various things. Just the perfect crunch and taste. No battery thick middle! Get these! Also got eggs, fried bologna (highly recommend), scrapple, and delicious Turkey sausage. There wasn't one thing that wasn't good. No notes. The coffee is superior as well. Even asked for a cup to go. Just delicious. This place is a whole package. Go out of your way to get here!! You will NOT be disappointed!!! The prices are absolutely reasonable for the quality and quantity. Would go again and again and again!!! read more

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This breakfast and lunch place in Chelsea section of the Tropicana is a little hidden jem. You can access it from outside or through the Tropicana. The prices are reasonable, the service friendly and the food comes out really fresh and fast. Good coffee and they even give you to go cups full if you want it. I got the short stack of French toast, my friend picked up scrambled eggs w/ bacon and a pancake with whipped butter. My hubby got a Taylor ham, egg and cheese omelet w/ rye toast, then made it a sandwich. My other friend ordered a western omelet w/ hash browns and rye toast. All that for $60. Good eats and prices. read more

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Pretty long wait but you had the option to wait underneath heaters outside or go back to your car and they can call you! The hostess was fantastic. She handled the madness with a smile and grace. She took names, called parties, cleaned tables, etc. The entire staff was friendly and efficient despite being really busy. It is very small inside but felt comfortable. The food was super yummy! It came out hot and fast. The home fries were pretty plain but were cooked perfectly and I really enjoyed them. The omelette tasty pretty healthy but had a healthy amount of cheese. The sausage was good. The hot cakes were also very good- we tried the blueberry and cinnamon apple special. I would love to try it again!!!! read more

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We loved this restaurant. The people were so friendly and after 3 days going there we knew the crew. Our servers were Derrick and Amanda . They were very efficient. The breakfast was delicious. We got eggs over easy , we tried the omelets and we had pancakes for the table. One day we tried French toast for the table but preferred the pancakes. The restaurant was decorated from the 70s look. It was cute. I took a picture. One thing you should know if you are staying at the Tropicana you don't have to go outside to get to it, ask someone read more

Gilchrist Restaurant - The inside of the restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Great food, one of the best breakfast spots in Atlantic City. The views are great and the service was good read more

Gilchrist Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Food was Swiss cheese omelet was good, potatoes weren't that good (personal taste), I found the chunky and tough. The rye bread too well done on one side and good on the opposite side (wah?). Service us always perfect here and atmosphere as well. read more

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I have to give a big shoutout to this place. The service here was amazing. I do apologize to the staff for the time of my arrival. I had no idea that I had arrived so close to close, I didn't do my research before coming here. I walked in and took a seat outside. Menu in hand, drink order place, and I already spotted what I was going to have. I went with the Hungry Man Combo #2. This is basically a full breakfast, two eggs (cooked to your liking), two hot cakes (pancakes for the common folk), choice of meat (bologna for me), and your choice between home fries or grits (home fries for me). With order placed, I took in the place. Being able to eat outdoors, but still in a covered area was peaceful. To be able to hear the water and birds, kind of amazing and pure. Then my food arrived. Lord, this is a lot of food. Everything was cooked to perfection. The eggs were nice and fluffy, the bologna had the pinwheel look so that it would evenly cook on the gridle. Home fries were nice. The hot cakes though, they stole the show. Almost bigger than the plate, nice and fluffy, comes with a nice dollop of butter and you have the option to put as much syrup on as you want. I scarfed this down as quickly as I could, keeping in my the time I showed up. The staff here are amazing, not only did they serve me quickly and not make me feel small because of how out of it I was with the timing, but they were amazing with all the other customers. I was nearing the end of my meal and another customer had realized they left their form of payment in their vehicle. He informed them of this and wanted to leave something as collateral until he came back with the payment. They knew he would be back and didn't want any of that. Thank you again for accommodating me, and one of the tastiest meals while in the area. read more

Gilchrist Restaurant - Hungry Man Combo 2 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

Solid breakfast spot. The food and customer service is A1. Sunday around 10:45am, the place was packed but they were a revolving door! We got seated rather quickly, considering all the people there. The food was pretty great, especially their special of the day: crab, spinach & Cheese omelette! The pancakes were fire too! The prices were more than reasonable. read more

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Every once in a while you stumble on a spot that is the true definition of a hidden gem and Gilchrist Restaurant is one of them. Tucked away on a marina dock in the shadow of Atlantic City's casinos this breakfast place is not fancy by any means but the food is spot on. Everything tasted delicious, especially their Blueberry Hot Cakes which they are famous for and we could see why. Big, flavorful and loaded with blueberries. Everything else was excellent as well, including the eggs, bacon, home fries and grits. Coffee was delicious too. Can't wait to come back here when the weather is nice so we could sit outside and enjoy the water views. read more

Gilchrist Restaurant - Blueberry Hot Cakes, Eggs, Bacon, Home Fries and Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

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This place was OK if you want pancakes and bacon is the perfect place. I was a little disappointed that they didn't have fruits or skim milk. read more

V nice service Clean Pancakes good Grits pasty not hot Crab in omelet ok Thank God Framnks hot sauce. read more

Good food every time. Always a wait but it moves fast and they accommodate whatever size party without reservations. Super cozy and on the water - perfect for a breakfast or lunch with family and right on the water. Also happens to be next to the aquarium read more

Gilchrist Restaurant - Breakfast menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

What a great find. We came down for the teachers convention and stayed at the Tropicana. Our room ended up at the Chelsea Tower and this place is conveniently downstairs from it. I ordered the special waffle which was loaded with berries. Sooo good. Everyone else's order was great as well. Definitely will be back when we come to The Trop. It's way better than the place we usually eat at in The Quarter. read more

Gilchrist Restaurant - Blueberry and strawberry waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

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Gilchrist - Atlantic City - Never a bad meal and the best hot cakes around! Great brunch spot after a night of gambling, drinking, or if you just want a greatbreakfast or brunch. Super fantastic service always, and great affordable meals. All the comforts of home. #breakfast #hotcakes #brunch #grits #hashtagstevej read more

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This spot is a definite find! I was searching for diners but found this little treasure. They have a parking lot and bay side indoor and outdoor seating.The view is fantastic and we lucked out getting one of the best tables. Food portions were large. There is a nice condiment basket on the table with the basics plus hot sauce and honey which i appreciated. I feel like there was an entire brick of scrapple in my omelette. Food came quick. Servers are attentive! You do need to pay inside. We did not know this and sat for a while waiting for to go boxes and to pay our bill, look forward to coming back soon. read more

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This place was awesome we were in AC for my birthday and then went back the next day. Highly recommend to anyone who is visiting Atlantic City. read more

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Must order spinach crab omelette. So light and full of crab protein It's not on the standard menu but ask the waiter about it. The banana walnut french toast is a good but I will try their famous blueberry hot cake for the next visit. Seat by the water if you come early. During the weekend usually that is a long line, but if you can come before 9am, you usually can be seated right away. It's a chill way to start a day. read more

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This cute little place on the water is a gem - pancakes are thin light and tasty with an abundance of blueberries - perfection! The only issue we had was we went on a very cold day - there is no blocking the wind in the dining room. Staff was wonderful! read more

It's early. You're hungover. Lost a good amount at the casino, and you just want some really yummy comfort food to fill up before that long ride back up the expressway- this is the PERFECT place. Menu states the best hotcakes and 100% agree. I just got a short stack and some coffee (which the server was very attentive to making sure my cup was always full). The view of the boats and water was beautiful. The prices are honestly the best you're going to find in the area. "No frills" but in the best possible way. Nothing pretentious or overly complicated menu items for no reason. Just really delicious food. I got there pretty early (it's probably one of the few places open at 7:00 am) and enjoyed a really relaxed and peaceful breakfast. It did start to get a little busy when I was leaving around 8:30-9ish. I definitely will be back to try the grits, and the sausage looked yummy too. Highly recommend for relaxed, friendly, comfortable dining. read more

This is such a nice location on the water. You can easily forget you're in Atlantic City. The service was excellent from the beginning to the end. I enjoyed my strawberry hotcakes and turkey sausages I would have preferred my grits creamier and my eggs scrambled soft. My friends loved their crab omelettes. We were celebrating a birthday and brought the cake there. It was stored in the refrigerator until we were ready. I highly recommend you come for a meal here. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Gilchrist Restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch every day from 6:30 AM - 2PM. They are located in the Atlantic City Aquarium on N Rhode Island Ave. I've been to this place several times this year and always had a pleasant experience. The service is good, the food is delicious, and the outdoor seating area on the dock is beautiful. Gilchrist has indoor and outdoor seating. There is no delivery, but they do offer takeout. Turkey Club - 8.1 Shrimp Po-Boy - 8.1 French Fries - 7.6 Crab & Spinach Omelette - 8.1 Food - 8.0 Service - 8.1 Value - 8.2 Restaurant score - 81 read more

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Gilchrist is a local staple just a few minutes away from the casinos. It's a waterfront restaurant with a heated patio during cooler months. It seems small on the outside but the restaurant is bigger than it appears. The staff is friendly from start to finish. The food is great if you are on a no-sodium diet, flavor deficient. We had pancakes, breakfast potatoes, beef sausage, and we tried a couple daily specials (apple cinnamon pancakes and the crab cake omelet). The pancakes are awesome, but I would stick to their original options. The apple cinnamon didn't have any flavor outside the cinnamon and the apples in the pancakes had no flavor. For the potatoes, they're just pan-fried without anything (not even onion or garlic powder). You can ask for peppers and onions sautéed with the potatoes but be sure the waitress writes it down. The crab cake omelet was made perfectly. The omelet had a good amount of crab, so it was worth the try. The only downside was the seasoning/spice included. When my friend asked if they could season her omelet when we ordered, the waitress pointed to the shakers on the table lol. The beef sausage was my favorite part. It is a little spicy, so if you have a sensitivity tread lightly. It's really good. I enjoyed visiting Gilchrist, but it's nothing to write home about. read more

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A great breakfast/lunch restaurant in AC. Went with 3 friends the other morning. Food was served quickly and exceeded our expectations. The muffins were toasted and the eggs cooked perfectly. Sides were hot and tasty. The servers were friendly and brought extras quickly. read more

The food is awesome here fast service we sat outside in the winter they have heat lamps. i had French fries and Crab cakes. My moo had sausage italian and a roast beef sandwich with french fries she loved it! read more

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I give this place a four based on the patio seating view. So beautiful on the water. It's picturesque and very peaceful. The food is good and servings are perfect! I've been here a few times, this time getting the crab and spinach omelette. It's made with real fresh crab. It wasn't fishy or salty. The rye toast was really good. Maybe a local bakery? The creamed chip beef was good but not the best I've had. Lacked a little flavor but thankfully not too salty. The service was great with many servers helping one another. Our coffee mugs were never empty. Good coffee, by the way. I want to come back and try lunch. The menu looked good with a lot to offer. It would be another good excuse to chill out on the patio. read more

Gilchrist Restaurant - Scenery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

This place gets super busy on the weekends, so come early! All breakfast items I've had here are great, but the thing you really must try are the blueberry pancakes. I order them extra crispy and they come out delicious on the edges. The perfect place for a chill meal after a nice long walk on the beach! read more

ATLANTIC CITY: Gilchrist Restaurant has been serving up delicious breakfast and lunch since 1946! The food is excellent with all the morning and afternoon favorite foods you are looking for. You have to try the hotcakes - they are famous and delicious! The outdoor seating allows leashed and friendly dogs and is covered on top and the sides to make it an indoor/outdoor experience with views of Gardner's Basin. This place is popular and fills up fast, so make sure your pup doesn't get under foot hunting for scraps. The food comes out fast and turnover can be quick. The outdoor space is on boardwalk-style floor over the water! 804 N Rhode Island Ave Atlantic City, NJ 08401 read more

Gilchrist Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

It took a long time for service honestly. Why the heck is everything so expensive? They make a fortune over here for sure!!!The two eggs sunny side up and two pancakes were crazy prized but I'm sure that's everywhere. We're not eating out anywhere for a long time read more

The menu offers all the standard breakfast fare plus their "famous blueberry pancakes". The Italian omelette was well prepared and full of ingredients. The pancakes were very thin, not fluffy and surely not worth the price. The server had very little interest in serving us and barely attended to our table. We sat outside on the deck. The view was ok. Looked at a few boats in the marina. Definitely would NOT return. read more

The pancakes are really good - thin and almost crispy. The rest of the meal was standard diner fare. Friendly service and funky location. read more

Gilchrist Restaurant - Mostly finished pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

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This restaurant has a great reputation but never seems to clean it's very dirty windows. I always think it's closed! PLEASE CLEAN YOUR WINDOWS!!! read more

Gilchrist Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

The location of this restaurant is great. Very good prices and delicious food. Was looking for something light to help with my stomach pain and I definitely made the right choice. Will come again next time i visit Atlantic City. read more

Gilchrist Restaurant - outdoor patio by water - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

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For brunching by the water in Atlantic City it doesn't get much better than Gilchrist on the docks! The wait might take a while, but with the chill dockside vibes and banter from fellow brunch revelers, it doesn't feel too long at all before you're led to your indoor or outdoor table of choice. While the indoor area is great for the colder off-season days, there's something about eating along the dock of the bay with the boats, birds, and dogs that's perfectly zen. Even more so when you can enjoy doing BYOB along with your bottomless coffee! With omelets like meat lovers and crab & spinach, hot deli sandwiches and wraps, and huge waffles and pancakes; there's plenty of food to enjoy. But the after beer fest energy had me craving one of their Hungry Man Combos which also gave me a chance to try some of their HUGE famous hotcakes. I normally find brunch pancakes to be basic and underwhelming, but theirs were rich and flavorful. Toss in a full plate of scrambled eggs and sausage and I was full in no time. With good vibes and delicious food it's no wonder that they've been a brunch institution since 1946! read more

2nd time here when visiting AC. Still a great place for breakfast. Right on the water near the aquarium. No car? Take Jitney to aquarium and walk 2 minutes or Uber/Lyft. read more

Love this hidden gem. Great location, and the staff makes you feel at home. Food is great, and love the atmosphere of the facility.

This place was awesome. My son recommended it because he stops by every time he is in Atlantic City. We were staying at the Tropicana and I told him there was another location there, but he said no, we had to go to the original and he was right. The breakfast special is huge and delicious. It was right next-door to the cruise that we were going to take later that day. The place was packed. The weight was long, but it was well worth it. I loved the free parking as well. I loved eating outside on the water. read more

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Enjoyed a quick breakfast here on Sunday morning! As others have stated you can't beat the view and sea air. It's a nice departure from the stuffy smoky casino vibe. We were seated promptly with the option of inside or outside seating. We ordered quickly and I swear the food came to our table within 6-7 minutes! I noted to my mom and sister that may be the fastest breakfast service I've ever had! I enjoyed a special- a crab and cheddar omelette with a side order of sausage. Yes I was hungry! Haha. So I totally loved the omelette. I wasn't sure about crab and egg but it is delightful! Very fresh crab and a wonderfully flavorful experience! I wasn't in love with the sausage. It was kind of basic and salty and honestly not worth getting. I would definitely return but probably would get bacon instead. Also the server was so friendly and helpful. Very nice experience! read more

Gilchrist Restaurant - Sausage and bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Atlantic City, New Jersey

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This has to be the best breakfast spot in AC, they have very good customer service, good food (awesome pancakes), and prices are reasonable. This location right across the Tropicana is awesome. God only knows breakfast in the Tropicana is mediocre at best. The rest of breakfast is pretty good as well, regular, eggs and potatoes. Place is clean and well maintained, breakfast in/out very quick. read more