Fast Break

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

Got my burger craving satisfied!…read more I ordered the original burger with sauté onions! Love the quantity of the pickles in the burger! We share the half and half: fries and onion ring combo! The sauces are amazing!! So so good!

Stopped here for a quick lunch and wow I'm impressed, I'm ready for a location in northern jersey!…read moreI ordered the 14 burger which is the frisked whiskey and it was delicious. The burger itself is their seasoned 6oz patty topped with provolone cheese, caramelized jack Daniel's onions, jack Daniel's sauce, crispy onion straws, and smoked applewood bacon. The burger comes on a freshly baked Reno onion bun with poppy seeds. The fries are also a must as they are extremely crisp, not oily, and topped off with my favorite old bay seasoning. You can't get better fries than that. Service is you order at the counter and wait for you food and pick it up. Pretty efficient even during the middle of a Saturday lunch rush. I loved this place as they also have gluten free options and a doggy menu! You can't beat their reasonable prices either.

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Shut Up and Eat

4.3(1.1k reviews)

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5 Star Breakfast! Service was excellent! Atmosphere awesome! Everything was hot delicious and…read moreextremely generous and was nice to revisit the place I used to work at back in the 80's ! I have 40 years experience in food service and they impressed me! I recommend Shut Up and Eat to everyone!

A fun place! Good food and friendly staff. Has a lot of character. Great spot for breakfast and…read morelunch. Huge menu!

Large dining room.

Pork roll, egg, cheese and potatoe sandwich

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Big Dogs - Toms River

4.2(52 reviews)

1.6 mi

Incomplete. It appears that Big Dogs is gone at this…read morelocation. When I arrived the shop was closed and the windows papered over with advertising for an incoming Korean Fried Chicken rapid food operation. Too bad. While I was hoping for a creative frankfurter, I would have happily made due with some delicious crispy double dipped KFC. If anyone is paying attention, please let everyone know your plans and if there are other locations. I would still like to check you out. Come on, Big Dogs!

This our first time trying the new location on 37, we did takeout. Overall pretty good although I…read morehave a few small complaints if I'm being honest. Homemade mozzarella sticks and marinara sauce were REALLY GOOD, seasoning, crunch flavor portion 5 stars Big Dog Cheesesteak. I feel it could've used a little bit more meat and the meat itself didn't appear to be seasoned. The bread was really good and everything appeared fresh. For my taste, the meat needed some s & p Regular cheesesteak - my wife enjoyed. Felt it had a sufficient amount of meat, loved the bread but found hers to be salty. Maybe just her taste. Unsure. Overall she said it was good. Sides of fries - seasoned nicely. I feel portion size was a bit stingy. And no ketchup? I need a few packs to dunk. Although we did have dog sauce which was nice. Mac and Cheese: I thought it was good, my wife found it salty. I guess it shows our tastes, I like things salty. My wife has more of a standard pallet.

All American burger

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Great time watching Shorty Long and his band - while having a few drinks. Bartenders and Security…read moreofficers were all friendly and professional. Good pours of booze and great cheer inside.

Love this place!! Kid friendly, awesome atmosphere, food is always great, buy one get one free on…read moremondays (although we got 4 entrees last night& only one came off the bill) .. but we love it here!!

Loaded Nachos (chili on the side), chicken quesadilla, and garlic parm wings!

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The Grove Restaurant

4.3(29 reviews)

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•$$$

Certified professionals

Women-owned & operated

Loved the food, service and menu. Bathrooms clean. It's a rustic atmosphere. Nothing fancy. Yummy…read moreFrench fries

Awesome lunches..has the football package all season..and the bestest Bartender on Sunday , Kathy…read moreis Awesome..

Cheesecake with reaper glaze and whipped cream! Excellent!

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A Thyme For All Seasons

4.4(97 reviews)

2.3 mi

As a current student of the high school nearby this establishment, I feel as though it is only…read moreright that I give a proper review to my favorite lunch spot of all time. Not only does the food taste truthfully out of this world, but you will also find that the service is incredible! From the moment you walk inside, you are met with a ton of friendly faces who without a doubt will treat you just like family. They are incredibly kind people who put hard effort into making sure that each meal is prepared with care, and that each person feels safe and comfortable under their roof. I must also comment that I myself am a very picky eater with odd sensory difficulties. It is typically very difficult for me to find many foods or meals that I feel are safe to eat, and that don't trigger any sort of reluctance. However at Thymes, they offer a wide variety of different meals and desserts, so locating something that I felt was both appetizing and safe to eat was no problem at all. I've been a proud frequent flier for the past 3 years, and without a doubt intend to keep going back as much as possible before I go off to college next year. To say that I will genuinely miss Thymes and more so the generous souls that have always been there for me is an understatement. More than five stars if I could. Keep up the amazing work.

I ordered through Seamless and asked for gf bread. It arrived without bread but was so delicious I…read moredidn't care. The pesto, cheese, tomato and chicken was so flavorful. It came with a side salad which was a nice spring mix. This lunch was so yummy that I can't wait to order again.

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Chicken Bruschetta Panini

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The Miracle Pub

3.5(237 reviews)

3.9 mi

TOMS RIVER: Miracle Pub is a local favorite with great food, great vibes, and they are dog…read morefriendly! Leashed and friendly pups are welcome both on the beautifully decorated outdoor tiki patio and inside the restaurant. With an American‑style menu in a fun sports bar setting, this spot is perfect for game days, casual hangs, and year‑round good times. The fried green beans are a must‑order, and the mango margarita brings the perfect spicy kick. Huge shoutout to Kevin (manager) and Nicole (our server) for the amazing service and great conversation! If you are looking for a place to watch sports, enjoy delicious food, and bring your pup along, this is it. They also have a front store with package goods, which is super convenient. Thanks to our follower Wendy (Mom to pups Kylie & Kevin) for the awesome recommendation!

I've heard a lot of talk about this place throughout the years and finally had a chance to dine…read morehere. This place is actually bigger than it looks. We walked in the front door and immediately you see a liquor store and in the back is a huge restaurant. It was so crowded that we ate outside, which I believe was actually better both since the weather was nice and not as crowded. The price of food here is really reasonable. This watering hole is a real plus to the locals. Elise was our server. Very friendly. Excellent food, large menu for every type of diner. I believe they even serve late breakfast because they open up at 10 AM. Check it out. Not the easiest place to find when you're on the highway 37 E.

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The Committed Pig

4.1(609 reviews)

13.0 mi

Terrific service, good sized portions, clean inside and out. Hostess was very accommodating when we…read moreasked for a quiet booth. Food came out hot and reasonably quickly. Will be back.

We stopped by for lunch and sat upstairs on the rooftop deck, which is first come, first served…read more The restaurant is beautiful with plenty of seating and a great atmosphere. Although it wasn't very busy, service upstairs was fairly slow, and several nearby tables also seemed to be waiting a while for food or checks. For drinks, we ordered the Boardwalk Lemonade, which was sweet and refreshing, and their version of an Aperol Spritz, which had a beautiful presentation. My dad's Baked Brie Burger was delicious--the fig jam paired perfectly with it, and the waffle fries were fried to perfection. I ordered the Mr. Beautiful Burger, which tasted great at first. Unfortunately, I felt VERY sick almost immediately after eating. I can't say for certain what caused it, but since my dad didn't try my burger and felt fine after his meal, I suspect mine may not have been cooked properly. Despite that, I enjoyed the atmosphere, drinks, and overall experience. I'd definitely give this place another chance, though I'll skip the Mr. Beautiful Burger next time.

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Cheesesteak Louies

4.6(186 reviews)

4.4 mi

The best cheesesteak. Nice and tender. The roll is fresh…read more Double meat is huge. Tator tots nice n crunchy. Double smash burger is good as well. Service is great.

Down the shore at a hotel 2 blocks away. Last 2 times we ate there the steak was fatty and chewy…read morebut the recent reviews were good so we decided to try again. I ordered online. I wanted a cheese steak with peppers, onions, cheese and mushrooms. There was no way to create that so I ordered a King Louie with no chili peppers and sauce on the side. I also wanted a cheesesteak with just cheese so I had to order a regular one with the onions and peppers on the side. I also checked the box for utensils. I didn't get the sauce, didn't get the peppers and onions on the side, didn't get the utensils. My friend requested a sandwich with lettuce, mayo and cheese. when she opened it, there was no cheese. She said her meat was fatty again. The sandwiches were good, the bread was fresh but it sucks that you pay all this money and the order is wrong.

Cheesesteak Louie's

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B2 Bistro + Bar

4.0(215 reviews)

2.6 mi

Good food. Service was friendly. Good place for family or anyone wanting a good meal.read more

Went Mother's Day. 6 people $474 for a Buffet'…read moreFood was average at best! WAY! Over priced. I got ripped off and never will Go back again. Automatically charged 20% tip when all the waiter did was bring drinks! $72 tip. Not to mention charged 3% because we used a charge card. Who carries $500 In cash in them anymore. Never again! This place won't last. Give it a year tops and it will be out of business.

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David C.

145

9 years ago

This place is a gift to town and just in general that's the way to do good business By sitting there for 9 minutes and waiting for my food to come I cans defiantly tell that all the people who works there are very happy working there and there's a really good working team After getting the food that was delicious as always I decided to ask my nice server how long she works there and she said 3 years and that's only because.. according to what she said the owner is really nice and she take a good care of her employees not just that The owner works at the restaurant and also the owner children!!! This is a true mom and pop American business The best breakfast place in town by far!!!!! read more

Anthony C.

300

9 years ago

Best place in town or maybe in the county to get breakfast Love to start my day/week wish fresh orange juice and some good food Also this place is own by a nice family and all the children a the owner are working in the business which is nice Till next time Thank you for letting me start my week right aww you soon read more

Lidia J.

8 years ago

This is my favorite breakfast spot in my hometown. Atmosphere is fun and the staff seem to be strangely happy people. I order the Breakfast Quesadilla every time: Buttery and flakey tortilla, super savory salsa and cheeee. Service was very fast, and the food came out quickly and hot. Would definitely be a regular. read more

Andrea B.

12 years ago

From the fresh squeezed orange juice to the homemade corn beef hash you cannot go wrong! They will make anything you can think of so long as they have it in the kitchen and it will be delicious. The service is fast and friendly and the atmosphere is hip and fun. I am most definitely team FASTBREAK!! read more

Abby C.

5 years ago

I don't care what anyone says, THIS IS THE BEST BREAKFAST in NJ. Maybe they didn't win an award in the newspaper because they don't harass their customers to vote? They let their food and service speak for itself. The regulars know this is a hidden gem! read more

Alan J.

11 years ago

Stopped in for a quick breakfast before work. Had some scrambled eggs, a bagel and orange juice. Everything came out quick, juice was fresh squeezed and the service was fast and friendly. Basically all I ask for, will certainly go back! read more

Leslie B.

4 years ago

This place is absolutely amazing the food is great the service was friendly and the prices are great!!! The best breakfast place around!!! Run don't walk to get your Richie omelette with deep fried potatoes !!! You won't be sorry!!! read more

Faith M.

175

11 years ago

I LOVE FASTBREAK! The service is so friendly and quick! The food is delicious, I personally recommend the banana nut French toast! Everything you order is sure to exceed your expectations! Also, try their fresh squeezed OJ! read more

Faith M.

9 years ago

Gidi I.

146

9 years ago

Cool character and excellent staff. Very good breakfast. If you're driving up the Jersey coast, I recommend you grab a bite there. Don't expect high class... expect a fun time with good food. 50's retro decor. Large menu. read more

Anthony K.

8 years ago

Fast Break food is awesome but to me it's just a cool place to go for breakfast or lunch. Everyone that works there is always cool and the food never disappoints I love it one of my favorite places ever read more

Nick N.

215

11 years ago

If you haven't been to Fastbreak before, you absolutely should! They have the best breakfast and lunch menu out of anywhere in toms river. I wouldn't go anywhere else for now on! read more

Melissa C.

7 years ago

Always great for breakfast and it's always yummy and they are definitely fast with getting your order!

Samantha S.

294

10 years ago

Love this place! Everyone is always so friendly, food always comes out fast and is always so great!!!

Cynthia M.

13 years ago

New owner, improved menu, new decor, better, faster, friendlier!! Come see Cindy and the gang!!!!

Cissy M.

6 years ago

Not much to look at, no ambience, but good food. Tables too close together , no privacy!

Derek V.

6 years ago

Great food friendly staff feel like a regular when I go here.. Always worth the trip read more

Christina C.

6 years ago

Another yummy breakfast spot. The aesthetics of the place is very nice.

Arnaud P.

5 years ago

If i could leave 0 stars I would. Poor hygiene, sticky tables, filthy!

OldMan M.

6 years ago

Great breakfast spot. Good food, convenient locaTimon.

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