the vibes were high and so was my hunger, and this place slayed!! it was a busy sunday morning, but we 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 :) read more

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Very good breakfast and lunch place. Food has always been good solid offerings. Service is friendly, 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. read more

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Cute cozy diner. Homestyle cooking, food is always delicious, welcoming atmosphere too. Had the patty melt which tasted great, prices are average. closes at 2 pm, definitely worth going there. read more

Came in for Lunch with my buddy. The place had a modern art deco vibe. Our server was friendly and efficient. We order our food and it came out in a timely fashion and was delicious. I'd highly recommend this play for Lunch or Breakfast! read more

Fast Break - grilled cheese and chicken pastina soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

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I've enjoyed everything I've ever ordered at the Fast Break. Just as important as the food, the staff is terrific!

I've driven by this a few times and wanted to give it a shot. It's a small restaurant but there is enough seating. They do a nice job clearing the table and getting the next group in. I was immediately greeted by one of the waitresses and she told us to sit down wherever we wanted. Once we sat we got the menus and I ordered a pork roll egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. It was a standard diner sandwich which I love. read more

Fast Break - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

We wanted something quick simple and good , and that's exactly what we got coming to this restaurant. It was the morning of thanksgiving and as you all know not many places were open but this diner was open until 1 pm which was perfect. The atmosphere was nice , not super crowded and the servers were super attentive and friendly! I ended up getting the Texas melt and cheese balls. The Texas melt was preety good , not as good as I was expecting but definitely delicious. I also really enjoyed the cheese balls, they didn't come with sauce but I asked for tomato sauce to dip them and it definitely tasted so much better , not that they didn't without the sauce but the sauce made it more enjoyable! The pricing was definitely fair , wasn't expensive at all. The bathrooms were clean. I'd recommend this place for others to check out . read more

Fast Break - Texas melt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

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Great local spot ! After a busy morning of games with kids it was the perfect breakfast run. Hana was our server super friendly and took 4 orders with-out writing it down and they all came out on time and correct. Food was fresh and delicious it's no wonder why they are packed. Coffee mugs stayed filled and the vibe was right I truly enjoyed it can't wait to come back. read more

Fast Break - Classic 2 eggs home fries and bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

First time coming here came in stood there for 10 minutes while workers continued to walk past me. Was not acknowledged at all not even a we will be with you in one second. Just continued as if I was not even there. read more

Staff was really friendly and attentive, cute little spot. Love the decor and the food was really good. I had the western omelet with a home fries (I love that they use real potatoes) , wheat toes and a side of avocado. read more

Amazing and fast service , delicious, everything a diner should be. Amazing food! Well recommended!!

The food is good, but the place is DIRTY. Flies, dirty floors yuk.The pancakes are so good, the orange juice is fresh squeezed too.

70's vibe with terrific breakfast and lunch items. However the friendly staff is by far what keep bringing me back!

Great diner menu. We come here for the West End sandwich. Best roast beef sandwich I have had in a long time. Spinach, horseradish, Swiss cheese and lots of roast beef. Side of du jour and French fries complete the meal. Excellent! Just wish they stayed open later than 2pm! read more

Fast Break - WestEnd sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

We waited 40 minutes for a simple breakfast questioned how much longer it would be and got out heads bit off with excuses and different ones from each employee . Rude , place is dirty . One and done. Paid for my iced tea and cancelled our order that wasn't even stated . read more

Fast Break - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

Very good service and food. Great fresh squeezed orange juice. It's great to see servers with such great attitude and a simley face. Ambience is nice and trendy. read more

Fast Break is home to my favorite Eggs Benedict in the world. None have surpassed the Eggs Benedict I've had here, though I've tried Eggs Benedict from quite literally all around the world. Their hollandaise sauce is a wondrous mix of sweet and savory, and nicely dodges the sourness that can sometimes emanate from hollandaise. I must only concede that I do order Eggs Benedict with Pork Roll here (I am a true New Jerseyan), as opposed to the traditional Canadian bacon, so that might help. Regardless, I love this place. It has such richly eclectic design inside that even if you're at an awkward brunch with someone, there are a million other places inside the room you can look. Fast Break also just has such a small town feel to it, despite its location on the side of a highway. Just a few weeks ago, I had a long breakfast with someone here. Our waitress never once hurried us along, even though we sat there for more than three hours. I hope to take my kids here someday far in the future and have them try some of the world's best breakfasts. It's that good. read more

Fast Break - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

The decor might be described as 'eclectic' or maybe even 'confused' (Australian indigenous artwork next to Orthodox Christian icons on retro candy teal walls) but there's nothing remotely confused about the menu which is the perfect synthesis of diner traditionals and healthy modern options. We shared a quesadilla (bacon and cheese) and spinach and fetta omelette followed by a pancake short stack 'chaser'. All superb. The pancakes were fluffy and imperfectly lacy around the edges. Goldilocks AND Baby Bear "just right". Added bonus: The waitress was extremely attentive without being intrusive. read more

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Go here often. Love the freshness and servers are great. Shout out to Madison!! One of my fav serversLove the quirky vibe.

Too loud inside & just mediocre food. Wouldn't go back. Service is ok but when it's busy it takes awhile; not the staffs fault.

Always an excellent breakfast here, it's our go to down the shore. We Always get the eggs with the deep fried potatoes, always delicious! And the staff is SUPER friendly, always so happy and they always greet you when you walk through the door. Love this place read more

Fast break diner is my favorite in the area! The food is always so good. I always get the enchilada omelette and it is the best. Staff is always super nice and it's just a cute little place. It feels like you've stepped back into time. It's such a little gem! read more

Fast Break - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

I had seen the great reviews of this place and had been meaning to try it for awhile. The place is a literal goldfish bubble--from the outside you can see everything in, but it's not as noticeable when you're dining. It expands the space, which might feel a little claustrophobic otherwise. One thing to note though, that because of all the windows, it gets a little chilly, so I had to wear my coat throughout breakfast. I ordered an omelette, which came with home fries and toast, and my breakfast partner got the usual scrambled eggs, bacon, toast and home fries. There was nothing bad about the meal, and maybe if we tried something a little more extravagant, I would have been wowed away. Service was very fast, and the food came out quickly and hot. We never felt pressured to leave, though it was a weekday and the restaurant was half empty, but I still appreciated this. read more

Fast Break - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

Best homemade OJ in the state of NJ. Have been eating here for many years. Food is consistently fresh and delicious. Service is always warm and friendly. Prices reasonable and comparable to local Diners. read more

What a wonderful experience. Had heard good things but they are the real deal. Beyond the eclectic decor and the iconic Zumex orange juice machine lies a lot of great real food. They do breakfast and lunch. We had breakfast. It was great. Not in the current 'replicate what they think was served the old days'' but a real breakfast made right with great pancakes as well. It was busy but our attentive server kept our coffee cups filled without prompting and made us feel welcome. She was doing lots of things but we were very well taken care of, Looking forward to many happy meals read more

Cute, tiny diner that's open for breakfast and lunch. The parking lot is a bit claustrophobic. Inside the walls have that busy feel, lots of random stuff, same with the tables. The waitstaff is very friendly and attentive. I stopped for breakfast and the coffee was pretty good. I got the chicken and waffles. It came with a nice Belgium waffle, 3 chicken fingers, crumbled bacon and hot chili honey. It wasn't too hot, just a little kick, but very flavorful. The chicken and bacon were nice and crispy. The waffle was perfect. Very delicious entree. Good spot to go if it's not too busy. I'd definitely return. read more

Can't give a higher score than 5 so 5 it is. Everything about this place is amazing. Friendliest staff, every time. You can tell it's part of the culture of working there. Amazing, down to earth food. Neighborhood gem. I love Tom's River because of places like this. Never change, fast break!!!! read more

Food was delicious & and very good attentive service!! I will definitely come back when I'm by the area again.

GP is an outstanding server, she serves it with such great personality and really cares for her patrons! The food is fantastic and the portions are great for the price. We tend to this place on a weekly basic and we will be back. GP thank you for the excellent service, good luck in your senior year of college! read more

Delicious homemade food! I am not from around here and stopped at a place we saw nearby and we were so surprised. The food was really good and the staff were very nice. If you are in Tom's River definitely stop by. read more

My friend and i were in NJ for two days and decided to come here on our first day. The wait-staff was amazing, nice, polite and answered all the questions. The pricing was great for good home cooked meal The owner is so sweet and welcomed us back for the next day You MUST stop by if your in Tom rivers NJ read more

After a painful overnight stay at Harrah's, the only thing on my mind was to get the f*ck out of there and sit down for breakfast. Zilch. Nada. Nothing- called my attention- there. Made our way up north and wished we would come across someplace decent. Then, Toms River, became our focal point.... Fast Break's pictures on Yelp, caught my eye in a flash. Nothing says 1950's kitsch, like a turquoise-walled eatery. "Happy Days" and a "Grease" vibe- swirled into one with a modern and unique design. Chachkies mounted, set on tables, hung...you name it- it was there. Fast Break may not appeal to some folks, but I thought this was pretty different for Toms River. So many types of omelettes, chocolate chip pancakes, waffles, etc, catering to vegetarians and meat eaters; but I kept it simple with a veggie and mozzarella omelette and Hash Browns that were good and liked that they're made without bacon. Manager Maria, was welcoming from beginning to end. I like how Fast Break's owner transformed this space into a colorful restaurant with a bit of a cheerful and vintage flair. read more

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Cute old fashion place! Great service; very friendly. Wasn't very clean.... We sat at the counter because none of the table were cleaned off. Yuck!!! Food was good read more

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Excellent! Breakfast! Fresh!!!!'Highly recommended. Keep in mind you're getting fresh quality food prepared. Specially, for you be patient and enjoy. !!! read more

Such a great place! The building is small, but customers don't have to wait too long for service. My party of 5 was squeezed in a table, but it wasn't uncomfortable. The food was delicious and the menu has a large variety of choices. The bagel sandwiches were spectacular and the monte cristo was great! The service was good, but you can tell they're understaffed. Overall, great place!! read more

Good food, quick service they get you in and out. Wait time for food is probably 7 minutes tops, I don't think I've ever waited longer there. Great atmosphere, gives an old diner feeling. Recommended read more

Wonderful atmosphere that is very welcoming and calming in the morning with a nostalgic ambiance. Coffee is great and the food equally so. I wouldn't recommend takeout from here but if you're in the area definitely worth a try for breakfast. read more

Small but really good breakfast! Beats most diners. Would go again - recommend! Service was great

This place was awesome very clean and neat and the staff was extremely friendly I would definitely come back here with my family and prize wasn't bad and the took all the necessary safe precautions because of the COVID-19. Awesome place read more

Another great breakfast. The place was packed but the workers are polite and very efficient. Food is always good. read more

Fast Break - Chocolate chip pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

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