We liked Wally's so much we went back a 2nd time this week on vacation! The chicken a avocado sandwich was a fav and 3 of us got this and another got the vegan version, all were great! My daughter got the vegan Philly cheese steak and that was perhaps the surprise hit of the night! 3 of us non-vegans tried and loved it! Our waiter, Landon was tip top as well! Ambiance is sort of outdoor with protected roof and diner casual! Wally's fresh made coffee cake is so good that we bought and finished one on Wednesday and bought a second one tonight/Saturday! read more

I take my family to Wally's quite often in the Summer and their breakfasts have great variety and good quality. You can go online to reserve seating and learn how long the wait will be so you can time leaving home to avoid standing in line like a lot of places. It's been an LBI favorite for decades and since they expanded it's gotten even better with outdoor seating as well. Just be aware of the managers who has a Dallas star tattoo on his arm, poor guy. Actually he is a good guy and you can do some friendly bantering with him. Unusual from a Cowboys fan read more

The staff was friendly, and the ambience was certainly adequate. My biggest complaint is that all of the food was not served hot. We each had a bowl of chowder. One of us had the New England. The other had the Long Island and the chowder tasted good. But it was served warm at best Then he had boneless wings and I got a burger and an upcharge to sweet potato fries were cold but over done/ blackened, all of which were served above room temperature but not hot. I always prefer to leave restaurants positive, good reviews, but this one did not hit the mark of what a lunch should be . I'm not trying to be rude, but you can't cook food cold. Servers were not on their game being aware of when the food was hot & ready for table service. read more

Came for breakfast early, the staff was friendly, the food came out quickly and was delicious,

After a long drive and some time at the beach to end the day , our family stopped at Wally's for dinner. We kept it simple and ordered some burgers, and they came out cooked to perfection and to our surprise it came with 2 individual burgers. The standout for me was their whiskey burger! Now after dinner we have their crumb cake a try which was excellent, their toast it on the grill with butter. We also loved their collaboration with the local coffee shop, Yellow Dog. Our toddler especially loved the friendly young staff and the bendy straws they gave him, which just added to the warm, welcoming vibe. Wally's is a true gem on LBI, and we'll definitely be back. read more

The manager/owner on duty this morning was a total jerk! Made me stand & wait before acknowledging me, then proceeded to ask if I needed anything? I wanted to say I'm dropping my car off for an oil change! Why else would I be standing here?? He hands me a menu & points at an empty table & says there's a table there without escorting me to the table. About a minute later a couple walks in, he greets them as a customer normally should be greeted, asks how many in the party and leads them to a table. That's the moment I got up and stormed out & told him I didn't like his attitude. No way am I going to patronize any business after being treated like a second class citizen! I work two jobs that requires me to kiss everyone's behind day in and day out. Not getting my hard earned money, Screw them!! read more

Food and service is good . This is a solid 3.5 star restaurant I tried to do a half star but it did not Work . I think 4 stars are for restaurants that are that good . Not to knock this place it's a very good family place . Had burgers and a pasta dish . Kids were happy with the burgers they give you 2 . read more

Wally's - Hamburger (Lunch) - New American Near Me - Surf City, New Jersey

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Wally's is one of our absolute favorite places to go on LBI! The food is always top-notch, and the atmosphere makes every visit feel special. The whipped ricotta appetizer is hands down the best thing ever -- we can't go without ordering it. From start to finish, every meal at Wally's is an awesome experience and one of the reasons we keep coming back again and again. read more

We stopped into Wally's for a late morning / early afternoon meal and had a great experience. Our group of nine was split between breakfast and lunch orders, and everything we tried was fresh, well-prepared, and generously portioned. The staff was attentive from the moment we arrived - friendly, and on top of everything. The space itself is clean, nicely laid out, and has a comfortable, welcoming feel. We did not have a chance to use the outside area in the rear although that looked very nice. It was an easy, enjoyable meal, and we've made a note to return the next time we are in town. A solid spot that delivers on food, service, price and atmosphere. read more

Everything went well! The food! The service! The environment! It was just a great overall experience!

Favorite restaurant on the island as a gluten free gal! Definitely recommend!!! Coconut shrimp is amazinggg Being dog friendly makes it even better. read more

They get points/stars for having the online ordering system work, as well as the staff to do takeout, during the shoulder seasons. Another point on how fast I got my order. As for the food itself...omelette was okay, toast was over buttered, home potatoes over seasoned. read more

Out-of-town-er review We got a couple clam chowders, chicken tenders, fries, vegan chicken burgers and vegan meat burgers. We probably will be back again before exiting town. - Convenient location and parking is simple - Large dining area with casual feel - The food is reliably good and packaged very well for take away - Only spot we food that serves food for different diets - Service is ultra slow but not a shocker, we experience that in beach towns - Prices are reasonable - Service was straight forward read more

Wally's - Gardein Chicken & Avocado Sandwich. 8/10, good sandwich but patty was slightly freezer burned. - New American Near Me - Surf City, New Jersey

Aside from the extreme heat and a little foul smell in the outdoor area, my wife and I with our friends enjoyed the food and service. The food was served very quickly and was excellent.. A special call out goes to our waiter Ian, who was very knowledgeable and provided all of us with great service and care . With the excessive heat, Ian was hustling all around the restaurant. We will return next year. Thank you read more

We had the Winter Lunch Specials-!1/2 sandwich and soup. The grilled cheese and pulled pork were delicious. The Rhode Island chowder was very filling and tasty. The Butternut bisque was awesome. The service was very good and we ate in the old dining room which was perfect. read more

What a treat!! The fried coffee cake melts in your mouth and is not overly sweet. It is a must for a starter. We were treated to an order of the lemon ricotta blueberry crepes. They dug in so quickly and they were so delicious we didn't even have time to take a photo. I was split between those and the Irish Eggs Benedict but on the recommendation of the super friendly chef, I went with the Benedict and am so happy I did and still got to try the crepes!! There are two rooms, one was full and louder the other only had three full tables and was much quieter. We were able to socialize with our table of 8 and hear each other. We were on the side of the kitchen and were graced with entertainment from the chef. You can tell how much he loves his restaurant. Highly recommend!! read more

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Completely disappointed with this restaurant. I had high hopes for this place, it had the best ratings around, many places within a few blocks had much lower ratings. So I expected some great food. When I pulled up the place looked great it was people in line and very expensive cars parked all around, my hopes were high . Unfortunately all my culinary dreams dissolved when the soup appetizer came out, it claimed to be an award-winning chowder recently winning first prize. But what I received was a lottery end of the pot bowl of soup specs and pieces... Basically broth with a bunch of leftover bits and pieces from the soup. Then my dining partner received scallops which were supposed to be for giant bass scallops which came out were six tiny scallops completely overcooked rubbery and coded with black pepper, the salt level was so high the dish was un edible. We complained to the waitress, she understood and offered us free dessert as a consolation. I could say some positive comments, like the waitress was very nice, the decor was very good, our hostess who greeted us was super friendly... And the other patrons in the restaurant seemed very nice, friendly and approachable for random conversations... Unfortunately this review should be about Food not about the company I held... And unfortunately that food was horrible.... Luckily I was able to find some amazing places to eat on the island. Check out my reviews to find out where . read more

Just so good it is crazy Service that hasn't been anything less than great for 15+ years Quality super Prices fair Ambiance is fine Not a better breakfast spot on the Island read more

I am hesitant to ever leave reviews like this, but I feel like I had no choice after my most recent visit here, on a Thursday mid-morning. We came by with our Airedale Terrier, assuming it would be no problem to sit outside with her, as Wally's had been very friendly with dogs in the past. The host at the podium told us to pick a table either in the front or back, somewhat coldly, and we sat down as suggested. Not long after, a couple entered, they got seated gleefully, and immediately got waited on, both for their drink order and their food order. Meanwhile, no one ever came over to us. We waited a good 5 to 10 minutes afterward, nary even a check up (they were not busy whatsoever), so we just got up and left. I don't know if it was because of our dog, but if that is the case, make your policy clear. I am beyond understanding to the recent issues in the service industry, but there was to me, no excuse for this. They missed out on a big order, and I can't say we'll be back anytime soon. read more

THEY HAVE A VEGAN MENU! May I repeat... they have a vegan menu. Do you know how surprised I was when they asked me if I wanted a vegan menu? I was expecting to order some salad, but alas... a whole darn menu!!! We got the "chicken" parm... omg it was amazing. I almost asked if it wasn't real chicken...the fries that came with it were incredible... but. THE STAR OF THE SHOW... drum roll please... was the Philly cheese steak. The Vegan Philly cheese steak. They make their own seitan! And man they do a good job. It was incredible. I'm so happy with this place. Our waiter was super super super nice. Really liked her, and she did a great job. the vibe was great, we sat outside. read more

Wally's - New American Near Me - Surf City, New Jersey

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This place is decent for a quick basic breakfast or lunch. You get the vibe the entire staff is kids who dont want to be there but it is summer on the island so I'd hate to work there too. Our food tasted good. Mozzarella sticks were great Cheese steak was ok, the fries are crappy quality/taste(mgmt. get crinkle cut fries ) Bang bang shrimp appetizer thing was good and larger than expected Shrimp bon mi looked good except they forgot to put any shrimp in it( how does that happen?) then when we told them Instead of just taking the messed up sandwich away and bringing a proper new one, they carry out a few shrimp on a plate, like here make it yourself?! Wtf is that? Kinda uncool Wallys. Do stuff right. Go the crumb cake to go from the front lobby and that was the best part of this place for sure. Go here but skip the appetizers, it ends up being too much food once your main lunch arrives(even without the shrimp in it) and just get your lunch and head out to explore the island. 4 stars cause our waitress was really nice. On our way out another waitress was bitching and complaining about her job as loud as she could. I thought it was funny but if it was my restaurant she would a been fired that second. Not cool for your customers to think the staff hates working there, makes you question what might be going on behind the scenes in the kitchen. Like maybe this chick hates the place so much she decided a secret plan to steal the shrimp from our sandwich just kidding but ya know, it's a basic lunch place. Most places on the island seem to be like this. Dont expect greatness anywhere on lbi, it's a beach town kinda place that thrives on summer tourism. read more

Crumb cake is not good, odd after taste. Home fries had odd seasoning, and weren't to my liking. Their bagels are more roll than bagel. Server was gruff . No reason to return read more

We found our new favorite breakfast spot on LBI! Our friends took us and we were pleasantly greeted by staff and were able to be seated at an outdoor table (which is a very spacious outdoor seating space). We ordered the grilled crumb cake which was heavenly! I thought I knew good crumb cake before but after eating this I realize I did not. We also got chocolate chip pancakes and an apple cinnamon crepe to all share. All were delicious. I ordered a garden omelette which was delicious...and the potatoes it comes with were by far the best breakfast potatoes I've had...even my husband agree and he knows food. The waitress was super pleasant. You can bring dogs if you sit outside (our favorite). We are so excited to go back and try their lunch and dinner menu...heard great things! Highly recommend next time you are in Long Beach Island! read more

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Thank You for your generosity on Veterans Day the food and service was top notch as always.

So yummy! My husband and I were with my pup so we decided to order takeout. I placed an order online and it was ready at the perfectly estimated time. When I arrived it was ready to go right on the shelf. We ordered the country eggs bennys, avocado toast, and Japanese soufflé pancakes. Everything was neatly packaged and warm in aluminum containers with plastic lids. The country bennys were sooo delicious. My husband enjoyed his avocado toast and the subtle hint of coconut. The soufflé pancakes had a delicious flavor and the blueberries were great but they were really dense and we were imagining more of the light fluffy jiggly pancakes. Everything was great and we would definitely return to try more options! read more

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We love everything we have ever ordered there. We just moved to the area and have been there several times already. They sell delicious crumb cakes and you should definitely take one to go. read more

Wally's - Bang bang shrimp appetizer- Delicious! - New American Near Me - Surf City, New Jersey

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This restaurant is huge and modern. Very updated vibe. We went for breakfast and had a great meal! I selected the "Weekend Warrior", two pancakes, two sunny side up eggs, bacon, home fries, and toast. I made bacon and egg sandwiches with the toast, the eggs were cooked perfectly! Pancakes and potatoes were delicious as well. Had some tasty tea as well. Rest of the family was happy with their dishes as well. Certainly worth a return. read more

Wally's - The Weekend Warrior was fantastic! - New American Near Me - Surf City, New Jersey

Disappointing. After such a long wait I expected it to be as fantastic as the crowd made it out to be and sadly fell short. Ordered the Asian rice bowl with chicken... had literally no more than 2 cubes of chicken in a gigantic bowl of rice. $27 for a bowl of rice.... Other than the poor food quality and value , the service was good. Not sure I would return read more

Wally's - Asian rice bowl with chicken (more like no chicken) - New American Near Me - Surf City, New Jersey

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Delicious breakfast at Wally's. I don't usually come to this side of the island, but stayed here in the off season this year. Wally's has a large menu and is a great place for breakfast or lunch. Food and service were both good. Don't forget to grab crumb cake for the road. read more

Wally's - New American Near Me - Surf City, New Jersey

Always have gone for breakfast or lunch and it's consistently good! So many choices for everyone. The service is always good and the restaurant is clean! read more

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Wow. Just wow. First, looks smaller than it is, but it's always packed. Once you get a table and your food, you will see why. Reminiscent of the great Jersey diners of old, portions are perfect and food is fresh and bursting with flavor. You know they are ample portions when you see most people leaving with to go containers. Service was fast and friendly. There is a line out the door in season, and I the s worth the wait read more

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Breakfast is always great. My granddaughters need vegan food because they're allergic to milk and eggs and I am gluten-free. It's great to be able to go a place where they can serve. Both of our needs. The staff is really friendly and food delicious. read more

Always have great gluten free options! Great every season. Love the outdoor seating. Always has the best service!

Crepes and the potatoes were very tasty and the chef did a nice presentation of the food. The crepes were a little too doughy though mostly because they were Gluten Free I think. This is the second time we ate here and it was pretty good. The waitress was sweet and friendly and the place is clean. The bathroom was clean too. Nice place. read more

Wally's - Potatoes & fruit crepes. - New American Near Me - Surf City, New Jersey

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SURF CITY/LBI: Wally's is dog friendly! Leashed dogs are allowed at their 2 outdoor spaces! The front patio seating has propane heaters to keep you warm. The backyard patio is covered by a tent and temperature controlled. The menu is huge and delicious with breakfast, lunch, and dinner choices including a really nice selection of vegan options. BYOB. Check out the water bowl and treats near the front entrance! Open all year round! read more

Wally's - New American Near Me - Surf City, New Jersey

excellent service atmosphere and food- hit or miss disappointment- the greek salad. Canned pre-sliced olives on romain, no thinly sliced onions, another disappointing dish- bland fettuccine.. I was surprised because some items truly exceptional , poached pears, avocado egg-roll were very good, ahi tuna sandwich also good.. read more

Not sure how there are so many good reviews. The dinner food is not good. Maybe it's better at breakfast. We had a terrible dining experience. read more

Wally's was absolutely amazing! The food was outstanding. The Blackened Chicken Alfredo was creamy and the garlic bread that came with it was phenomenal. Our waiter was quick and attentive to our table as well. We sat outside and it was such a beautiful evening. I would recommend Wally's to anyone staying in LBI! read more

Wally's - Blackened Chicken Alfredo - New American Near Me - Surf City, New Jersey

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This spot was recommended by an island resident. It did not disappoint. We were immediately drawn to the outdoor seating area with its inviting seating and umbrellas. I later noticed there is also ample seating in the rear of the restaurant as well. Our waitress was courteous and efficient. We were there in the afternoon, so the breakfast menu was over and we opted for the lunch menu. Each of us ordered soup. The squash soup was delectable as was the chicken soup. Fresh & tasty! Our main dishes, coconut shrimp and Crabcakes were also delicious and freshly prepared! This is a gem of a place!!Would highly recommend!! read more

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Can't say enough good things about this place ,Great atmosphere, friendly staff but best of all great food their chili is literally the best I've ever had and we left with crumb cake that was heavenly!!!! If I could give more stars I would read more