the vibes were high and so was my hunger, and this place slayed!! it was a busy sunday morning, but…read morewe got a spot at the bar and we were greeted promptly by our kind server. the had a bacon egg and cheese called the miss piggy (iykyk) and it was so hard to choose something to eat!! i ended up going with the croissant french toast and the bf got the monte cristo (classic for him). everything tasted so great, we both were members of the clean plate club here!!! can't wait go back :)

Very good breakfast and lunch place. Food has always been good solid offerings. Service is…read morefriendly, and has always been prompt. The dining room is windows all around and the tables are close together so it can be loud but it is perfect for a quick bite to eat.

The service and food are THE best!!! The quality of portions is incredible! This is an amazing…read moreplace to eat!! MY FAVORITE!!!

Classic Jersey diner with good food and this morning's waitress came from the school of toss the…read morefood at them, be short with them, and slam the bill on the table waitressing. And, no I am not awarding four stars for the service approach towards diners ... she did refill my coffee mug once and then surprisingly just took the creamers away without asking (I drink my coffee black but she didn't know that.). Clearly she has favorites because the guy in the booth next to me got the lovey-dovey "hon" treatment. The Sand Castle has a feeling of having been worn down by the waves through the years type of place because many of the booth chairs and counter chairs exhibit wear and even more than a few tears. On a cold November Saturday morning I could feel the chill as I sat in my booth sipping my coffee (And, I wasn't anywhere close to the front door.). So onto the four stars ... but don't say I didn't warn you about service and ambiance. Well, it feels like a shore diner and I like that feel but yea worn out a bit. Quite awhile ago stopped by for dinner and the food was really good with lots of tempting options. I always judge diners by their soup and the soup was top notch! Our meals were enjoyable at a reasonable price. And, then I just forgot to review the diner. But decided to return for breakfast today after a long Friday night. Coffee arrived promptly and was really decent coffee but the amazing part of my breakfast was how quickly the really wall prepared omelette was served. It was like in the blink of any eye and for many a promptly delivered breakfast meal is a real plus (I appreciated it!!!!). Although the waitress really didn't want to be bothered with me the rather short diner breakfast menu had the classics and that quickly prepared omelette was a tasty WESTERN. The homefries were really good ... actually they were great even without onions in them (Waitress never asked if I'd like onions and rushed away so I didn't ask but these potatoes didn't need onions.). Toast was toast and the jam/jelly selection was universally grape jelly with one orange marmalade. A very good breakfast and I wasn't here to make friends just to warm up ooops ok, so I didn't warm up but the coffee helped, and to do some work. Still worth the food if you're in the neighborhood!

Very nice place. It seems clean. I was greeted upon entry. I ordered a bacon egg and cheese on an…read moreeverything bagel. It was made to order and handed to me w a smile and "thank you, have a nice day" The sandwich was good. Form my taste being a NY'er, I prefer a fat, doughy bagel. This was not that type although it was still very good.

Best bagels in the area! What a great surprise when we…read morefirst tried them. Will definitely be a regular customer!

We've loved L Gourmet since they opened and the quality has not gone down in the least…read more They have a well trained staff and always have some great specials from which to choose. Great spot for any meal!

I had breakfast and my friend had lunch. First time at L Gourmet - loved it! Food was great,…read morerestaurant very cozy and comfortable. Not far from home - how is it we just discovered this gem now? Will be back for sure!!

This is a fantastic coffee shop that truly welcomes families…read more There dedicated coffee-themed play corner is a dream. With an adorable mini "Coffee Zone" wooden barista stand, a toy espresso machine, and kid-sized tables, little ones stay completely entertained while you actually get to sit and relax. They even have a dedicated "Kids Corner" menu with fun, reasonably priced items like the Lil' Eggwich, French Toast Sticks, and Confetti Cocoa. The coffee is just as impressive, especially since they use house-made syrups! I ordered the iced Cookie Butter Biscoffee with oat milk, and it was incredible.

House made syrups and protein latte with cold foam that was absolutely delicious. Great service,…read morehighly recommend!

The food is authentic and delicious...we love it! There are so many seasonings and sauces, and the…read moreportions are plentiful. We will absolutely be ordering again soon.

Food was amazing! The portions are HUGE & you can tell it's fresh ingredients. Started off with…read moreperfectly crispy warm tortilla chips & 2 different salsas. Service was very good & our waitress, Angelica, was great! The restaurant is spotless clean & the decor is super fun. Probably the best Verde & Birria that I've have had in awhile!

I can't believe the two new reviews saying the new ownership is not good. I think Dominick, the…read moreprevious owner, was great. I feel the new ownership is equal. I see the one reviewer makes an oh what a bagel promotion. My guess is that they are affiliated with them since the Manhattan Bagel people are amazing people and unless you are biased, you would only have positive things to say. Anyway, it's a great stop for breakfast. Roy Happy customer

I got an "everything" bagel with cream cheese. If I wanted a plain bagel, that's what I would have…read moreordered but instead I got a bagel with barely anything on it. The only positive was the bagel was fresh. Never again

Fantastic food / catering services..used many times by us and organizations we belong to!read more

Best food around! Great prices! Large portions!…read more Daily specials as well as all catering needs.

The steak was really good, but the short rib was the standout for me. It was incredibly tender,…read moreflavorful, and cooked perfectly. I also loved the asparagus that came with it. Overall, the meal was a great value, well prepared, and very enjoyable. Definitely enjoyed everything :) Nice random stop I made, glad I found them

Came here on a football Sunday and they had a dedicated menu with great prices! $2.50 Coors light…read moredrafts and $3 mimosas, which is a hard deal to beat. Service was fast and friendly! We were able to sit at the high top tables, though I'd recommend sitting at the bar. We got the pretzels and spinach artichoke dips as appetizers. The pretzel was great, but the dip was a little to creamy/salty but still good overall. Decent spot, especially given the price!

Due-Back was highly recommended to us by 3 people we know. We were excited to have a cup of coffee…read morethere and made our way over. There was a person in line that even said she drove over an hour away to experience this coffee shop. From the moment we arrived we were disappointed. The location is very small. We opened the door to come in but found that you could not fit more than 4 people comfortably in the shop at one time. We had to wait outside for about 10 minutes before we could even step foot in the door. My fiance ordered the Harvest Latte and I ordered the Gingerbread latte. Mine came with a little gingerbread cookie which was nice. The total was $15 for TWO lattes. That price is literally ludicrous for 2 cups of coffee. Price aside it came time to try our lattes and we realized what a bad decision it was to have tried Due-Back. My fiancés Harvest Latte tasted of the most bitter artificially sweetened berry you could ever have. It completely masked the coffee in the drink. My gingerbread cookie was good, but my latte? Not at all enjoyable. For some reason I could also taste berry in my drink. Possibly because the berry was in the coffee grinds from the previous drink and they did not do an adequate job of cleaning the grind basket in the coffee machine before making the next drink. Apologies but not worth the $15 at all. We will not be Due-Back any time soon.

Great little quiet shop, in the beautiful town of Island Heights. Hand muddled spices for the…read morecoffee and teas. Delicious flavors and a great .