I've been going to Uncle Will's with my family for years - it's a staple of the LBI experience for me. I often get either their crepes or their French toast (which are both consistently delicious) but they have a very extensive menu - and one filled with puns. The interior is a fun, family-friendly atmosphere with pig-themed decorations all over the walls. The wait time for a table can get quite long in the summertime, and they don't allow you to call ahead (last I checked) so you'll have to be patient, but it's worthwhile. read more

Uncle Will's - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beach Haven, New Jersey

Excellent diner type dining. Great food, and lots of it. Fresh squeezed juices, lots of pancake choices, make your own omelette. Good service snd price. We will be back. read more

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I would recommend to this company is to close their doors for good. Food: 1) salad: the lettuce was not Just wilted but dirty. Get a salad spinner & rinse your spring mix. You shouldn't be giving that to anyone. I wouldn't let an animal eat that let alone a human- huge way people can get sick from food. 2) bacon cheeseburger: the cheese burger was fine... but the title literally says BACON- how was this forgotten? Service: they weren't busy & she was slow Ambiance: fine? I'm not going back, obviously. read more

Wonderful service from Christina and so, so, so many pigs. Piggies everywhere - it's like a piggie-retro museum. The food is breakfast/brunch and I really enjoyed the lobster-stuffed avocado ($16.00). My man got an $11 egg and cheese sandwich with peppers and onions on a brioche roll with a side of delicious house-made home fries. No issues and a good time for sure off season - I can't imagine the lines during a non-Covid beach weekend. Wear a mask and give it a try. read more

Top tier spot. Has been a traditional place to go for the family for a decade now. Quality of food and service is always great! Owners and staff are super friendly. read more

This is my daughter's absolute favorite & a mandatory stop every time we come to town. She loves eating breakfast with the pig! Their cream chipped beef is absolutely incredible, as is their fresh OJ read more

Great place for breakfast. Got there at 11am with reservations and waited about 29 mins to be seated. Had a western type omelette with pancakes for $12. Omelette was OK but the veggies could have been cooked more. The pancakes were some of the best I've ever had. Light and delicious! read more

I have been coming here for close to 30 years! Love this place and the food never disappoints!!

If you like your food bland then this is the place for you. I got the pigasso omelette with home fries and a side of avocado. I had to drown my food in salt and pepper and some ketchup just to get it down. The wait to be seated was 45 minutes but food came out in 5. I see why service is so quick they put zero effort into your plate. Will definitely not be back here. Pricey and terrible food is not a good mix for a business. read more

I heard this was one of the best places to get breakfast on LBI, so first stop on my day trip was here to Uncle Will's for some pancakes. I met family here around 8am, and there was already a small group of people outside waiting for tables. The wait wasn't long though, maybe 10 minutes at the most for a table for five. The interior isn't large, but they make good use of the space. The main "theme" of Uncle Will's is pigs - and they are everywhere. On the menu, mugs, placemats, on the walls, on shelves - there are pigs all over the restaurant. There is even a child-size pig sitting in a chair eating pancakes that can come sit with you while dining. While the star of the menu is pancakes, they have other traditional breakfast offerings as well. I decided to go with the Marc Pigall omelette which came stuffed with ham, onions, green bell peppers, and cheddar cheese). You can choose your side, and of course I had to try their pancakes. Regular pancakes are included in the price, or you can choose a flavor for $1.50 extra. They had a lot to choose from, but I ultimately decided with Jersey blueberry (I'm a sucker for anything blueberry). The omelette was good, just the right amount of filling. The pancakes were super fresh and they didn't skimp on the blueberries which I appreciated. Service was excellent - like a well-oiled machine. Our server Pearl was awesome, always around to answer questions we had and to refresh my coffee mug. With the crowds outside, you bet they won't forget you - the menus were even at the table before we sat down. Note that this business is cash only! Good experience overall, I would definitely return. read more

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I'm very disappointed to make this review. The pancakes were the most average pancakes J have ever had. They were dry too. They claim to have the best pancakes in the island. It is quite the opposite. I don't like the scenery. It smells terrible inside. The service took forever. I waited an hour for 4 dry pancakes. read more

The positives: friendly staff (our waitress was lovely), free coffee refills. The rating for those elements would be a 4. I got a standard breakfast (eggs, corned beef hash, grits and toast). The eggs and multigrain toast were fine, though they need to use less butter on the latter and apply it when the toast is hot so that it melts. Seems pretty basic. I've had some good hash and this one absolutely did not qualify. The grits were essentially the kind you make at home with no butter at all, so bland. The hub didn't know what to get, so opted for their version of a breakfast platter, The Bunkhouse Breakfast. His eggs were fine, but the biscuit was small and dry...complete bummer for us city folk who get excited when we see biscuits on a menu and hope they are fresh/ from scratch. The French toast was the highlight, though they could make it better (French toast is not supposed to be completely dry in the middle -- soak that bread a bit before tossing it on the griddle). The pancakes were standard, thin (not thick and fluffy) which is up to personal preference. As for the meats, the bacon did not taste like bacon, so we opted not to continue down that road. The ham and sausage were fine, though the latter was fairly blackened on the outside. Food rating: 2-1/2, 3 tops read more

Uncle Will's - Two eggs, corned beef hash, grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beach Haven, New Jersey

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We are longtime breakfast regulars (& dinner when available). Today we happened to stop by after noon while walking & were pleasantly surprised by their wonderful lunch menu. Among the many offerings are some items from their dinner menu that have been modified for lunch. Today I had the avocado stuffed with lobster salad & including a side salad. I noticed a crab cake sandwich and a lobster cake sandwich (the lobster cake dinner has been a favorite of mine.) As always, service was friendly & professional. We enjoyed sitting outside as we had our dog under the table. We highly recommend Uncle Will's for lunch- especially this year for anyone who has missed them being open for dinner. UW's has much more to offer than their delicious pancakes & eggs! read more

Uncle Will's - Avocado & lobster salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beach Haven, New Jersey

Excellent today just like the past thirty years. Nothing but praise for this establishment. Sausages are yummy, ham is sweet like maple or honey. Eggs are eggs. read more

Uncle Will's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beach Haven, New Jersey

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Always great food for breakfast here . They are always fast and friendly . I always order the crepes... yummy ! Love the lively staff and crowd . read more

Uncle Will's - Savory Crepes Du Vour -raspberry cream with fresh strawberries and blueberries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beach Haven, New Jersey

Uncle Will's Pancake House is probably my favorite restaurant on LBI! I'd visited LBI for several years and somehow never visited this place until I last visited the island in late summer 2017! LBI isn't really much of a food scene (it basically has 2 "nicer" restaurants and a bunch of small casual eateries), but Uncle Will's is absolutely fantastic! They have an awesome brunch with a very cute pig theme :) Service was great from start to finish, even considering how crowded it was for brunch! I believe we had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated - not bad at all. As for the food, it was probably one of the best brunches I've had (and certainly the best breakfast/brunch I've had in New Jersey)! The prices are reasonable, the options are varied, and the food is incredibly tasty and fresh! Between the two of us, we ordered the following: -Eastern Shore Benedict (Uncle Will's crab cake on a golden croissant with grilled asparagus, roasted red peppers, and topped with 2 poached eggs and hollandaise) -Crab Cake Sandwich with home fries Both of our entrees came with delicious roasted potato home fries! It was perfectly seasoned. Yum!! I also loved the big display out front (and you can buy shirts/stuffed animal pigs). The food, theme, and service all get 5 big stars! read more

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A tradition for us when going to LBI. There is a wait to get in because it's good. We had a group of 6. Everyone enjoyed their meal and our server was cheerful and attentive. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

[3.75 Stars] Uncle Will's is one of southern LBI's leading breakfast and brunch spots, although they also serve lunch and dinner during the shore season. Typical of these restaurants, the experience is both social and gastronomic; the locals always find a slew of friends and neighbors, while newbies are welcomed enthusiastically. The menu here quite literally spans every choice associated with a breakfast experience, and my guess is that they'll also prepare anything that isn't listed. The Uncle Will's dining room is packed on weekend mornings, with a line stretching down the sidewalk. When we arrived as a group of eight we took our place in line two full storefronts from their door, yet were seated within fifteen minutes. Separation between tables is minimal, yet teams of waitresses and bus boys navigate through the narrow aisles at warp speed. Despite their frenetic activity, our experience was that each was personable, patient and accurate. Refilling water glasses might have been delayed a few minutes, but in this environment the delays were understandable. Both the kitchen and table service seem to function quite efficiently in a setting which would easily qualify as "being slammed" anywhere else. The food, all served in ample portions, is hearty breakfast comfort fare. I had a sausage, egg and cheese sandwich on a bagel, and enjoyed it. Others within our group sampled various omelettes, pancakes and sandwiches, without a complaint heard. Prices were quite reasonable. Parking at Uncle Will's is a challenge, and a 2-3 block walk from your parking space would likely count as a success. All told, a very nice breakfast! read more

Typical shore breakfast spot. Everyone goes there but it's bad. Waffles were undercooked and soggy, turkey sausage was oily and not good, fruit salad was tired. I sent back the waffle and ordered eggs and toast and potatoes. Toast wasn't toasted. Service was prefunctory and just okay. I'm not going back. Cashier asked me how everything was and couldn't have cared less about the complaints. read more

Great place to go on LBI with the family for breakfast! Friendly servers and delicious food in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. Love their coffee, pancakes & waffles! read more

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Food and service is always amazing! The food is served fresh and very hot. One of the staples that we go when we are here. There's no other place like it. read more

Stopped for breakfast while visiting LBI. The place was super busy on a Tuesday morning. They said a 15 minute wait but it was more like 5 minutes. The place itself is very family oriented - I think we may have been the only ones dining without children. Our server was really great - attentive and friendly. We both ordered "Build your own" omelets and I am pretty sure they arrived within five minutes of ordering. I prefer omelets that have ingredients mixed in vs just folded on top - but it was tasty nonetheless. I asked for a side of fruit vs hash browns and they were happy to accommodate. Bottom line - it is a solid breakfast spot and they get you in and out fast. read more

What can I say PATTY is best waitress ever and Chris Capp was gracious enough to let us invade his privacy and sit with him for breakfast. We had good food, fantastic service and great conversation! Sorry me and the kiddos missed you Tom! read more

We heard about this place from friends... we are in town for a wedding and came here for breakfast... the staff was so friendly and inviting and the decor was cute and welcoming... and the food... omg was amazing I had a sausage egg and cheese omelette and my wife had the Maine Benedict which absolutely loved... we both recommend this place highly and will be back read more

Uncle Will's - Sausage egg and cheese omelette and Maine Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Beach Haven, New Jersey

Another LBI staple. Really good breakfasts. We've been coming to here for 14 years and never miss a visit while on the Island. Their muffins are good too. Oversized portions and really great pancakes, omelettes actually everything is great at Uncle Will's. They have outdoor seating now too! read more

Blonde woman owner is rude and obnoxious. Told my daughter be right with you for table of 4. Then told her 5 min later can I help you after owner told her table was ready then owner waved her hand stating please go back outside I'm busy! Place was crowded obviously could not handle the pressure since Clegg was closed. Screw this and went to the dockside down the Blvd and had a great breakfast ! Next time pass Uncle Wills and go somewhere else where your business will be appreciated and you will be treated nicely. After all YOU are the paying customer ! read more

Update: Food and coffee are great and so is the staff, easy must when youre on the island.

We tried to go to Chegg but they didn't open early enough so we opted for Uncle Willy's. The service was good, food was LIGHTNING fast and was pretty tasty. Wouldn't be my first choice for the price, but definitely a solid breakfast. read more

We tried Uncle Will's last year and it was lackluster. Today the meal was a little better but I would not beat the door down to have another meal here. I had the shrimp and grits and it was ok. Added of LOT of salt and a LOT of cholula hot sauce for flavor and then it was decent. My husband Hans their "Hungry Man" plate and I though their French toast toast old and dry and they pancakes tasted like cardboard (not fresh at all, like reheated in the microwave). So many other better breakfast establishments to patronize in the area that I can bypass this restaurant. read more

Love the area but Uncle Will's was a major disappointment. My eggs were runny, the rye toast wasn't toasted and the bacon was under cooked and soggy. Our waitress never checked back and only passed by when she dropped the check on our table without breaking stride. You pay at the register here and when I did the cashier asked me how everything was. It's only breakfast and more often than not I wouldn't say anything but I was generally disappointed. I responded, "To be honest I was disappointed" and explained why. She never even picked her head up to look at me and just handed my credit card back. I get it that this is a beach resort area and I wasn't expecting anything special. Very few restaurants are gonna nail it every time but the apathetic attitude I got when I answered the question I was asked was the clincher for me. I'll be passing on Uncle Will's in the future. read more

Uncle Will's is a place one should visit when in LBI. The breakfast there is one of the yummiest breakfast I've had. Good menu selection, great food, fast service, and relatively affordable price. Big portions with good sides. Anither place that we eat in every time we're in LBI. read more

Came for breakfast. The French toast with Nutella and strawberry and banana was huge and a ton of fruit. My daughter didn't even get to the French toast. Cinnamon rolls are large. They had a nice selection of tea, but had to ask for it (was presented with standard Lipton initially). The avocado toast was disgusting. Tow pieces of supermarket bread with avocado and no seasoning. Thought it was just my avocado that tasted terrible, but so did my husbands. Didn't even finish our meals. French toast was good. The eggs Benedict's were large and okay. read more

This is a great place for brunch. It's an institution on the island. The eggs Benedict are to die for. Service is excellent. Has a tremendous beach vibe. read more

Who knew this place served dinner...lights dim and the inside looks more like a fancy romantic restaurant instead of a bright pancake joint. Not sure too many people knew this place served dinner since it was not that crowded when all neighboring spots were over an hour wait on a Thursday night. The dinner menu is mostly seafood if you are into seafood with maybe one steak and one chicken dish along with salads and appetizers. The lobster ravioli here was excellent and so were the house salad with Dijon vinaigrette dressing. The pistachio crusted tuna was also delicious with a side of tasty mash potatoes and brussel sprouts. The service here was both friendly and fast and the prices were pretty decent for the amount of food we received. Not a bad choice for dinner and I bet breakfast is just as good. read more

5 stars for the great service and ample gluten-free options. Gets super crowded during breakfast, but they are pros at turn over and seating. read more

Down home country feel breakfast. Just ask for ice when ordering coffee.... It's BLAZING HOT. Good coffee, but Ha ha ha ha HOT

Fun!!! Uncle Will's was worth the drive down from Barnegat Light for a pre-season brunch, and the pancakes definitely did not disappoint. I had two eggs (sneak in some protein) alongside my three pancakes (carb heaven). . . Wonderful! They weren't cheap, but food here on the island seems a little pricey ($26 for two semi-basic breakfasts). I must say the service was perfect - personable and cheery - just what I like in the morning. The staff found out we were in the area for an anniversary trip, and we were surprised with a sweet muffin and candle. Very nice! The entire place is immaculate, and bathrooms couldn't be cleaner. Decor is farmhouse cozy. Music is mellow 70's, with James Taylor and Steely Dan. Lots of piggy fun!! read more

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Always our favorite go to place on Love the variety of omelettes and can always get my childhood comfort food..cream chipped beef. Friendly service, fun merch, and you can get tableside company from the pig.Always a great photo op. read more

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Cheap, quick, friendly and good! Much like many of my friends!!! . If you are on the south end of LBI check it out!

Worth the wait! Best brunch on the south side of the island! You can go funky hipster brunch or classic standards and you will not go wrong. Delicious. Great wait staff. Yum. Just be prepared to wait. read more