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.

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.

We tried a blueberry bagel with veggie cream cheese and it was delicious and fresh…read more It's a busy place but they were efficient and did a great job. They have lot of other options too.

I purchased 3 ice coffees, 3 breakfast burritos. I spent over $60.00…read moreThe burritos were tasteless and coffee was water down. I will never go back again.

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.

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!

We got a dozen bagels from here yesterday and unfortunately the quality isn't great. The bagels are…read morepretty standard and not half as good as other bagel shops in LBI. It was also pretty pricey for a dozen bagels.

Really.. $15 for a dozen bagels No more than $10 up North…read moreI know it's a short season but come on now And ready aren't that good

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.

Always a 10/10. From the fun drink choices, to the deli style menu, to the cute lil stuff scattered…read moreall throughout the market- the local is an EXPERIENCE. My drinks are always made to perfection- I recommend the rainbow cookie latte, or s'mores latte- they always put a fun topping on them. Also try their homemade pop tarts! Nutella is my fav

Any place with the nerve to sell sandwiches on rock-hard, stale bread is deserving of one star…read more At its best, the local is a convenient option in ship bottom that is open in the off-season. Beyond that, this is a money grab with little integrity. Notice how few items have prices. Bring them to the counter and find out that you are spending two times as much as you would elsewhere. The items that are priced, however, are more in line with prices elsewhere. Seems kind of scammy but, as the folks here are aware, they are pretty much the only game in town for most of the year.

If i could rate this place 10 stars i definitely would my coworker and i came there for the first…read moretime yesterday and the food was delicious i had the veggie omlette and she had the meat omlette with pork roll and cheddar and she loved it and our coffee drinks came quick barely 2 minutes after we ordered them! will definitely be coming back!!

Got the Porky Pig omelette with hash browns and gluten free toast. Everything was delicious and I…read morereally loved the decor in here. Wait staff were very nice as well. Will definitely be back next year!

The sign says best grape jelly donuts, and I had to see if it was true. I don't even really like…read morejelly donuts. Somehow, it was true. These were good - not just "good for a jelly donut". They were overall really good compared to ALL donut types. I'll be back next year. There's a line, but it moves pretty fast

I've lived off the island for twenty years now and I've always heard that ferraras has the best…read moredonuts. Well everyone was right. The donuts are great and there's an amazing selection of unique flavors. This place can have a line out the door during the busy season and it's cash only. I took my donuts to go and ate them on the beach. I will be doing it again next season.