Visited TWICE at the end of Sept 2025 during my vacation with my husband. First time we had about a…read more30 min wait. Second time we had NO wait. Menu was excellent and the food was even better. I had the Apple Walnut waffle both times! Coffee is excellent and refills come around. ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT: refills of hot water for hot tea. I recommend giving tea drinkers their own small CERAMIC teapots. Refills of hot water in the metal "creamer" containers does NOT cut it. Water does NOT stay hot.

My dad and I had a fantastic breakfast here! We like to try new places every summer and this one is…read morenow one of our favorites. Huge menu with great options, some of the best homefries in OCNJ, and very sweet staff. We loved sitting outside which was shady and cool even on a hot morning. We will be back!

First time here in a few years; it was my Sir's first time…read more As ALWAYS, absolutely delicious food! BEST PANCAKES EVER! I And also as always, I got the pumpkin pancakes. I love that UB's offers them year round (almost no other restaurants do). My Sir got blueberry lemon pancakes. Wow were they good too! Our server, Paige, was very sweet and efficient. The place was hoppin' for an off season Sunday. We saw Manco and Manco pizzas come in with several boxes so we inquired. So sweet! The boss, Pat, buys it for staff every Sunday! We met him - very nice and hands on. Next time we're there - it will be SUMMER :)

Another successful trip to Uncle Bills. We arrived and quickly sat down. We ordered the pumpkin…read morepancakes with a side of Taylor Ham, six of the silver dollar pancakes with scrambled eggs, a side of bacon, and the Greek omelette. The service was great, the place is clean and well kept, the coffee is good, and food is great. The price is right and there are plenty of parking spots around the area.

It's not an Ocean City family vacation without multiple trips to Kessel's! During our week at the…read moreshore, we visited Kessel's three times: takeout on our first night, ice cream mid-week, and an early dine-in dinner before heading home. As always, each of our three experiences this July were fantastic, with our last shining the most. We typically do take-out on night number one, and like in years past, the food is always ready on time and prepared as ordered. We ordered an array of items including Cheesesteaks, Chicken Caesar Wrap, Burgers, Grilled Cheese, Fries, and Onion Rings. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered. The line stretched around the side of the building the night we stopped for ice cream, but it moved quickly. Staff efficiently took orders, prepared cones and sundaes, and kept the line moving despite the large crowd. While take-out is always great from Kessel's, I will always prefer dining in! You really can't beat the old-school diner vibes and decor, and the service is outstanding. Julia, our server, did an incredible job with our party of 7. She was highly attentive, frequently checked in, and really added to our experience. My Cheesesteak Hoagie with hot peppers may have been my favorite thing I've ordered from Kessel's to date, but it's hard to go wrong with anything on the menu. The burgers and wraps are also solid choices. I also ordered a fresh Peach Sundae and I highly recommend! Julia even made my sundae herself in addition to waiting tables, and it tasted every bit as good as it looked. Absolutely picture-worthy! Kessel's is a cash-only establishment, but for seven people--including sandwiches, burgers, wraps, multiple orders of fries, and a few desserts--the total was just over $100. That's an incredible value especially at the Jersey Shore. Kessel's will always be a staple of our family vacations and continues to be a highlight for our nieces. If you've yet to experience breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just an ice cream sundae from this adorable, little, retro-feeling diner, please pay them a visit. I think you'll be glad you did.

The so-called Kessel's Korner wages war on man's senses from the very outset of one's foray into…read moreits hallowed halls. Be not afraid, for it is a necessary part of the process. It is normal to find oneself with a peculiar sense of being without time, and being within a coca-cola controlled dimension between ours and that of our forebears. It is crucial that you ignore any compunction to run screaming out the front door and onto the streets of Ocean City. I assure you, they are not there. What you see through those windows is an illusion to illicit comfort in your mortal mind. In actuality you have been removed to an extra-temporal imposition of Americana-kitsch. Once you have reconciled this fact and cleansed yourself of any unclean thoughts you may proceed to your booth, where you will order one cheeseburger and one strawberry milkshake. It is important that you order only these two items, as ordering any others will upset the delicate harmonics that weave our world with it. You will enjoy them. You will Pay. Only now will you be returned to our reality. It is an archaic anti-theft measure, but it is an effective one. You will leave. Be safe.

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.

Really enjoyed sitting out front for our meal this morning. Half of us got breakfast and half of us…read moregot lunch. My kids loved the pancakes, the Greek salad was great (especially loved the chicken), and so are the gyros! I especially loved the spinach pie. Joanne's warmth and efficiency was phenomenal. She knew automatically to split the smoothie into 2 cups with straws for my kids. She checked in throughout and I just really appreciated her thoughtfulness and happiness. Good prices and we all left with full bellies!

Our family has a tradition going back years of getting several dozen donuts and delivering them to…read morefamily members staying near us. Everyone loves the taste of Brown's donuts. If you have celiacs, skip the donuts.

Very good bang for your buck compared to other donuts down the shore! Can't complain on price at…read moreall! Limited menu as far as donuts. If you don't get her 30-45 minutes before opening, good luck getting donuts. I arrived 30 minutes early and was 7th in line and it took about 30 minutes after opening to get donuts. Each person ahead of me was ordering approximately 25-30 donuts per order. Eventhough the hot and fresh donuts taste good, I don't believe the wait and hassle is worth the donuts. The staff was awesome and worked their tails off, shoutout to the staff!

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.

We came to Ready's for breakfast and ended up with one of the most authentic American diner…read moreexperiences on the Jersey Shore. Everything is made-to-order, and you can feel the pride in every bite. The cinnamon buns? Our daughter said they tasted just like the homemade ones from her grandmother, high praise in our family. We're originally from Pennsylvania, so of course we had to try the scrapple. It hit the mark: classic, crispy, and comforting. The pancakes tasted like the real thing, no shortcuts. The western omelette was superb, made with fresh ingredients, and the broccoli and cheese omelette didn't disappoint either. What truly made the morning was Donna. Her service elevated the entire experience. She's the kind of server you remember. Warm, attentive, and the perfect complement to a family-owned establishment that still believes in hospitality. Everyone on staff moved with purpose and kindness, from the hostess to the kitchen crew. The crowd was a lively blend of locals and tourists, with the kind of noise that tells you people are enjoying themselves, laughing, catching up, sipping coffee. The atmosphere felt like stepping into a Norman Rockwell painting but with better eggs. We were with our oldest child visiting from college, and this breakfast became a memory. For Manhattan natives like us, Ready's delivered everything we hope for when visiting the Shore: honest food, community feel, and a standout staff that made us feel like regulars. Verdict: LOVE. Highest possible recommendation. This is an Ocean City pilgrimage stop, one of the best finds on the Shore. Cash only, so come prepared, and come hungry. NOTE: CASH ONLY!!!

Charming little diner where we had a great breakfast. Service was great and our orders came out…read more100% as requested!

Bob's Grill has been a mainstay on the Ocean City boardwalk for more than 90 years. Obviously it…read morehas done a lot right to survive for that long a time. I have heard that in the 1950s and 1960s it was considered one of the cool places for young peeps to hang out. And it was very tied in to the lifeguards from the Ocean City Beach patrol who met and ate here. Well those days are kinda over as it is more a family establishment now with dining areas on two levels. But there are nostalgic photos on the walls harking back to an earlier Ocean City and Bob's Grill. I needed a late breakfast or early lunch recently (turns out breakfast was my only option) and so I stopped into Bob's. Service was a little bit scattered from the beginning. This is a seat yourself establishment and after a while I had to ask if anyone was assigned to my table. Everyone was friendly but I did get served breakfast and then had to ask for silverware. The breakfast I ordered is not a fair one prob to judge a restaurant on but I wanted to try this dish. It was creamed chipped beef on rye toast with hash browns. The cream chipped beef didn't do it for me as it was bland in taste, very glutinous, and frankly could have used more beef. However I don't know how to compare it to other renditions as I had never eaten it before. Oh well. Bob's still has a cool, retro look, one can hear the seagulls and smell the salt air blowing off the nearby ocean, and the wait staff did try to be helpful when you had to ask for something.

We keep giving this place a chance. All I can say is it is horrible. Way overpriced and the…read morequality of food is terrible. Our latest visit will be our last. The scrambled eggs were like a pile of cold crumbs, the porkroll tasted rancid, the Diet Coke was flat, the coffee was watered down. The best part of the meal was the toast. When I got my order and took my first bite it was cold. Again the toast was the only warm item on my plate. Sorry Bobs grill, you lost another customer. We have you one to many chances only to be more disappointed each time, your establishment Just keeps getting worse. Don't go here you will be disappointed! I would not even give one star if I could!

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)

We came here for dinner. We quickly sat down and ordered. I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap on…read morethe old bay wrap with their chips. The wrap was good and a little spicy. The service was great and definitely treat yourself to the Ike's cup. $2 refills I will be hitting them up everyday while I am here. The place was clean and comfortable.

Update: we are back for our annual trip, came back to Ike's and it is still very delicious and…read moregreat tasting food! We came on a Wednesday and it wasn't packed. They were able to seat us immediately. No strollers allowed because it was a fire hazard so the staff nicely watched it for us while we were inside. The waitress was very kind and attentive! Very family friendly place! 10/10 if I could! Also all of Ike's famous sauces were delicious!