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Great place, Food and most of all The Service! Maddy makes…read morethe BEST Cortado, Cheese Steak is HUGE and DELISH. Anthony keeps the place running smoothly from the front door when you arrive to the last Bite. Wait List is Wonderful. only One Prob... its SOOO good, it's also crowded IN SEASON but Worth the Wait! Karen N Mike (cortado woman)

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! I can't say enough about this place! Everyone is always so pleasant, the food is…read moreamazing!

Chicken Fingers

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Hot Sugar Free Vanilla Latte

Wally's

4.3(597 reviews)

0.6 mi

My wife and myself and a friend ate here tonight and the food was great as always and the waiter…read morewas very attentive. The manager as always stopped to say hello.

Great spot for breakfast or lunch. This has a retro style diner feel. It is not as big on the…read moreinside as I thought it would so expect to wait on peak hours. They also have small diner type bar seating stools. The Buffalo chicken salad was big, fresh, and delicious. I had plenty to take home for meal number 2. The chicken fingers and fries were also very good. Not too greasy. The fries had a nice crispy outside. The service was very good too. But beware It can get very loud when it's busy.

December 2023

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Scallops with risotto

Lighthouse Restaurant & Grill

4.7(32 reviews)

1.2 mi

5+++++ Star Review for The Lighthouse, Surf City, NJ…read more Absolutely loved LOVED our visit to The Lighthouse in Surf City! Everything was on point from start to finish. We had the wings, fish tacos, and a chicken sandwich -- and each dish was better than the last. The wings were perfectly cooked and full of flavor, the fish tacos were fresh and had just the right amount of kick, and the chicken sandwich was juicy and satisfying. The vibe of the place was beachy, welcoming, and laid-back -- just what you want at the Shore. Service was fast and friendly, food came out hot, and everything tasted made with care. Definitely a hidden gem and worth every star. We'll be back for sure!

Lighthouse deli is an OG In LBI. I have been eating bagels here since birf foo then I found the…read moresandwiches and I ate lighthouse deli.

Hash browns 9/17/2023

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The Chicken and Waffles Breakfast & Pork Roll Egg sammmy

Baked on the Beach

4.6(121 reviews)

1.3 mi

It's a wonderful bakery and everything is delicious. My friend and I made multiple trips to this…read morebakery over the summer. Our favorites are the beach bum cookie and the raspberry bar

Was craving chocolate chip cookies and baked on the beach met my needs. Crispy on the outside…read moreslightly soft on the inside with just the right about of chocolate chips - not too many or too little. And yes I do feel there can be too many. Friendly service and it smelled delicious inside.

Irish soda bread.

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Cinnamon roll

The Local Market & Kitchen

4.0(262 reviews)

0.1 mi

On Long Beach Island, a trendy spot for coffees, pop tarts - their specialty, sandwiches and hot…read moremeal items. The Pecan Squares are gooey and yummy crunch. The Cinnamon Pop Tart was sweet and gorgeously delicious.

I really love this little market on Long Beach Island for what it has to offer. It's super cute,…read morenestled right as you come onto the island, and has a cozy coffee shop with lots of homemade pastries (the homemade Pop-Tarts and cinnamon buns are a must-try!). They also have a small grocery section with organic and higher-end items, fresh salads made in-house, a deli, and even a grill. I came here this morning and ordered a cheesesteak with fries. The portion of fries was huge--honestly enough to feed a family of four. I was glad I had someone to share with, but keep that in mind if you order. The cheesesteak itself was just okay. The bread was good, but overall it lacked flavor. Personally, I wouldn't come back here for a cheesesteak, especially since there's another spot on the island that does them really well for half the price. I also grabbed a cold-pressed juice from the fridge. None of the drinks are marked with prices, so I didn't find out until the register that it was $7. A bit of sticker shock considering you could find something similar at a grocery store for about half that. That said, I'd absolutely come back for their coffee and pastries. They're delicious and feel special. I may just skip the deli/grill next time.

Deli and little market space

French ham baguette

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Lattes

How You Brewin

4.1(211 reviews)

0.3 mi

I was really looking forward to trying this place, especially with the long line out the door, but…read moreit didn't live up to the hype. When we arrived, there was a QR code on the door to scan the menu, so we took the time to look it over while waiting. After finally reaching the counter, we were told that the coffee drinks we wanted are only available on Sundays. It was confusing and frustrating if the menu is limited on certain days, there should be some kind of notice before customers wait in line. Feeling rushed because of the line behind us, we ended up ordering two nitro cold brews (one with sugar‑free vanilla). Unfortunately, both drinks tasted exactly the same and were nothing special. Honestly, I could've made something similar at home and saved the $15. There are definitely better coffee options in the area. On the positive side, the staff was friendly, there was plenty of seating, and the food and sandwiches looked decent. But overall, the experience just didn't match the expectations.

The best coffee we had while visiting LBI. There are a lot of coffee shops in the area, but How You…read moreBrewin was our favorite. I got the cold brew and it was delicious! The perfect spot to grab a coffee to go or to sit and hang out. They have some outdoor tables in the front as well.

Menu with prices

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Bagels & Beyond

3.3(52 reviews)

1.1 mi

This place was super disappointing. I ordered a breakfast sandwich and I have nothing very good to…read moresay about it. My egg was so teeny tiny, it barely covered half the bagel. And on top of the egg was Orange American cheese that reminded me of the one that comes right out of the plastic wrapping... You can't even chalk this up to a one time error because I'm pretty sure that's how it's supposed to be made here! The bagel itself wasn't that bad, but it wasn't super memorable. Other than the quality of the food, there were some positives: the people who worked in there were very nice, their items are pretty cheap, and they were very quick in making your food. It seems to me like this is a great place if you're looking for something super convenient, as long as you don't have very high expectations for the quality of the food. If I were to do this visit over again I would ask for double egg and specify for cheddar cheese (or really any cheese other that Orange American).

Cash Only (if you take anything away from this review it is to bring cash haha)…read more This place is a well oiled machine so don't let any long lines scare you away, it goes quickly. Bagels & pastries are delicious as is their coffee. Staff are friendly & efficient. The store itself is clean but please note there is not indoor seating, definitely a grab & go place.

Exterior view

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Great bagel options

Dio's Cafe

4.4(15 reviews)

0.6 mi

A gem! As someone who is severely gluten-free and has had some tough experiences finding safe spots…read moreon this island, this place blew me away. I've never even seen a gluten-free Philly cheesesteak before -- and it was delicious. They have a separate fryer for the yummy fries. Celiac safe! And delicious for those who aren't GF! Highly recommend. I just wish there was one where I live!

Great breakfast spot on LB Blvd in Surf City…read more Stopped for a late breakfast. About 8 tables inside. Friendly service, order at the counter they bring to the table. Nice selection of gluten free choices on the menu. Tried a Taylor ham, egg and cheese on an everything bagel. A generous portion of Taylor ham, toasted everything bagel. Hard to mess this up... And this was delicious. Just what I was looking for. Parking is tough in this area because you're competing with the beach-going crowd. Be patient, the spaces turn quickly enough.

Veggie omelette

Pork Roll, Egg, and Cheese

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Taylor ham Egg and Cheese on everything bagel.

Surfside Coffee House

3.7(37 reviews)

1.2 mi

Whenever I visit the tri-state area, I naturally crave pizza and bagels -- no doubt they're the…read morebest here. However, I've developed gluten intolerance and it's hard to find places that offer options that accommodate celiac and gluten sensitive folks. I found that Surfside offered gluten free bagels and wanted to give a pork roll, egg, and cheese with salt, pepper, and ketchup. I was worried they wouldn't have any since I came late into off-season, but luckily they had plain and everything as bagel options. We took two orders of PREC w/ SPK - one on a GF everything bagel, one on a GF plain bagel. The GF bagels tasted almost like sandwich buns, but overall the breakfast bagel hit the spot without causing any terrible reactions. The everything bagel's seasoning definitely made it more subtle of the fact that it was gluten free. There's no seating at this place so it's more grab and go. They also offer coffee but I didn't opt for any. What's nice about the inside are the cool gift items they offer as well as the literal surf shop ambiance -- felt almost as if you were inside a shop in Hawaii. Price is premium in general on the island. There was a $4 upcharge for gluten free bagels so altogether we paid an extra $8. Total was around $25, but again during off season, we feel for the business as things start to slow down. Happy to support island businesses as long as the service is friendly and the food is great! Will give Surfside another chance next summer!

Great coffee, pastries, and sandwiches! Awesome service! The women behind the counter was friendly…read moreand gave tons of recommendations for activities and must-stop places along the island. Will definitely be stopping here again!

Stickers and gluten free options in the back

Drinks menu

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Gift shop mugs

LBI Pancake House

4.0(154 reviews)

0.8 mi

Wifey woke up saying "I want pancakes," so we obliged her, but wanted someplace new. …read more We decided to try the LBI Pancake House after almost 20 years of coming to LBI... Seated immediately and our waiter was with us quickly taking our drink orders. Super nice and friendly guy. Wifey had pancakes and a fried egg, I had the Belly buster - two pancakes, bacon, three eggs, biscuit and home fries, my daughter had the breakfast quesadilla and a chocolate chip pancake, and my son had pancakes and bacon Food was great, but I ate way too much. I'm kinda in a food coma right now...coffee was good, but not as strong as I like (totally ok though). Place is a little small, but they do have their own parking lot (enter on 21st street). Our food came out quickly, the waiter was attentive, we had extra coffee, and we weren't rushed. Like every place on the island...you're going to pay 'Island Prices,' but that's always expected. Honestly...I loved the LBI Pancake House. Really cute place with a friendly vibe as soon as you walk in the door, great food, great service. 100% recommend.

I found 2 hairs in my food... not expecting the cleanest environment but dang 2 hairs is crazy and…read moregross