We got our ice cream selections to go. The Cookies and Cream was good and the Chocolate Peanut…read moreButter was excellent. My wife got something like a Chocolate Fudge that she really enjoyed and said it was better than the Mocha she also got. What I did like was the attention and care the person who must have been the manager showed. This couple ordered two cones and were given a white paper bag. At the same time two cones came to the counter. She quickly realized that that couple had been given the wrong order. She got them straightened out and already had my ice cream out of the bag the other couple had touched and a fresh one open but before putting anything in the bag she asked if I wanted my order rescooped and that they'd be happy to do so. I declined since they only touched the bag and didn't open it but I appreciated the option and the way she handled the situation.

Great options especially for vegans or people with certain allergies. It seems like they take care…read moreto use separate spoons for scooping which is nice. Service is sort of rushed, which is understandable as it's mostly teens working there, but oh boy - I saw something pretty disgusting. There was a taster spoon trash can put on the counter and one of the workers pulled a spoon out from it to give someone a sample. I tried to tell another employee but he shrugged me off and said it's not trash - then I spun it around to show him the trash label. He was about to tell the worker, but ultimately gave up. That was pretty disgusting but maybe management didn't give the team proper training. Also weird that prices are not visible anywhere until you check out. Seems easy enough to write it on the board especially since there's a board for flavors and a board with step by step instructions of size, flavor, and toppings

Peanut butter swirl w hot fudge ....and you're there. : ) * * * ooola-la, cha-cha-cha * * *read more

Do NOT sleep on Big Dipper Ice Cream! This place blew my mind with the amount of ice cream flavors…read morethey had to offer. I made the mistake of coming here solo and then having to call hubby to read to him alllll the flavors because I couldn't dare do that for him. One flavor sounds better than the next - strawberry cheese cake - what?! Moosetracks? Yeah, i'm gonna need that too! Then they trip you up with toppings! Too many decisions! I'm on vacation! I opted to get two scoops for each of us because no one walks outta here with just one. I got the strawberry cheesecake and moosetracks - a deadly sinful combo, while I got for hubby pistachio and cookies n' cream. We didn't come up for air while eating these! I found these flavors to be far superior to Ship Bottom Ice Cream - yes - I said it! There's a reason why everyone comes here as soon as the sun comes down. It's a great little family establishment with the hardest working teenagers and young adults I've ever seen. Sit on the benches outside or drive back to your beach rental and enjoy while watching the sunset. HUGE fan!

Poppy is the best ice cream parlor on LBI. Period!!! Just pick any flavor and you will agree with…read moreme. Just be advised that after dinner hour, the lines get long and your taste buds are screaming as each customer walks by with a heaping home made flavor in a cup or a cone.

We visited Poppy's for ice cream and it was delicious! I ordered cookies and cream and my partner…read moregot Jersey Shore, which is salted caramel. There was barely any line when we got there and the staff was friendly and helpful. I always used to visit here when I was younger and I was glad to see it still here!

Perfect spot to eat and watch the annual LBI 18-miler. Great breakfast sandwich and coffee!read more

Such a cute spot for breakfast and had a great one a few months back. Really enjoyed our egg…read moresandwiches, quiche, and our lattes - though had to ask for mine to be hotter. And today returned to try dinner! Had a wait about 45minutes for a table of 3 at 7:50p so walked to Neptune Liquor for wine and beer for our BYO dinner here. Enjoyed our drinks sitting out front on the cozy seating area waiting for our table. Menu board out by us helped us decide what to order once we were sat indoors as it would be close to kitchen closing time. Service staff were welcoming and provided glasses and opener for our wine. Son and husband ordered two of the lump crabmeat pasta - huge order with large amounts of crab - looked so pretty and tasted of the sea with chewy pasta. They both enjoyed it with some leftovers to take home. Their food came out first and I ordered the ribeye medium-rare and it came out nearly 10minutes after, plus came out medium well! The garlic mashed potatoes were amazing, but I asked to return the steak fur being overdone. I wish I took a photo because when I googled pics of cooked steak "doneness" to reference and show the server, I wanted to show how overcooked it was. So asked the waitress to return the order - and so had to wait even longer. Imagine our surprise when the steak arrived with an admonishment from the server, "next time order rare because that [previous steak] was cooked medium rare." And what was set down was a "black and blue" steak. Really disappointing and kind of an eff-you to the customer. Not the customer is always right. No apology. Just plain wrong and never returning again.

Such great ice cream here! I wish they stayed open year round. I make sure to stock up on pints…read moreduring their last weekend each September. Really good flavors here! Strawberry pop-tart, cookies and cream, party cake, coffee chip. All fantastic choices! See you in the Spring.

An ice cream chain I can certainly get behind and support!…read more They have vegan options and their selection is pretty decent, including some staples like chocolate and vanilla, but very tasty. It's worth a try if you've never had. There's wooden picnic tables outside with umbrellas if you bring the family or your friends with you to get something cool and refreshing on a hot summer day.

Haven't been here in 40+ years (moved away as a child). Loved seeing the old antique style booths…read morestill there and the best part: they still had my favorite ice cream: vanilla peanut butter. I live out on the west coast and I've never been able to find just peanut butter and vanilla. We also had the blt, a breakfast skillet and an Italian hot dog. The hot dog needed some work, but Cant complain since they had my ice cream and the service was great!

Service is always friendly. I have certain places I like for a Greek salad. The dressing is amazing…read moreto me. I like that the chicken comes separately when I take out with pita bread. But I do wish they had grape leaves. I just can't believe the reality that my favorite salad in most places is $20 or more, it's iceberg lettuce lol. This place has true history it's been around longer than I am it used to be called the hurricane house known as an ice cream shop, diner, with penny candy in a jar. They still have ice cream and the original charming wobbly stools. Definitely a jersey shore fun place.

Wally's is wonderful! This was our first visit to Wally's in…read moreSurf City on Long Beach Island and to say we were wonderfully surprised would be an understatement. The staff were welcoming, friendly and very attentive to our needs and requests. Especially our server Aydin and manager Nicole. More about these exceptional individuals later! One member of our party suffers from severe Celiac disease and it's always a challenge trying to find meals she can enjoy that have the least risk of cross contamination. Many restaurants have limited gluten free options or can only offer suggestions on which menu items can be made gluten free. But they rarely have dedicated cooking and preparation areas nor do they fully understand the disease. Wally's has actual gluten free menus! Breakfast, lunch and dinner menus! Each has a large selection of 'normal' meals that are made with gluten free breads, rolls...everything! Not only are the meals gluten free, but their preparation is so perfect (gluten free items such as breads need special attention to get the best taste, consistency and flavors...they can't be prepared like regular bread items). The gluten free meal was absolutely fantastic! All of our meals were fantastic! Delicious, plated wonderfully and perfectly proportioned. Our server Aydin was exceptional! Pleasant, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. His recommendations were perfect. Aydin took wonderful care of our party and made sure each order was perfect...with special attention to the gluten free meal! Aydin was a pleasure and his service was excellent! Nicole is the manager and she came and introduced herself. She is the perfect example of what a manager should be...friendly, engaging and gracious. Nicole showed us the importance Wally's places on providing excellent service and personalized care to each and every customer! Her knowledge of gluten free food preparation is extensive...and very much appreciated! Again...this was our first visit to Wally's and we can't wait to return. Thank you Wally's, thank you Aydin, thank you Nicole!

This place was ok on all fronts. Menu has mostly comfort food. Atmosphere reminds me of an old…read morecabin diner. Service was slow but I don't fault the students working there. They were friendly and hardworking. I ordered the Rhode Island chowder. The broth is tomato based with a nice kick and a good amount of vegetables. The clams were tough and a tad overcooked. We also ordered potato skins (3 pieces)and coconut shrimp (2 pieces) They were good but portions for these apps were small for sharing.

Local gem! The vanilla peanut butter is our family's favorite and a post-beach staple!read more

The best place ever. Kindest souls work there. Delicious ice cream. Local feel. We go every day…read morewhenever we stay down in LBI. Great vegan selection

We have been going to Black Eyed Susans since it first opened on the other side of the street many…read moreyears ago. At that point it was a small restaurant, BYOB, but it was immediately apparent that real gourmet food had finally arrived on LBI. (I still remember their version of shrimp and grits from that time.) We no longer had to put up with the prevailing surf and turf that we had unfortunately become accustomed to. Since then they've moved to their current, much bigger space and have created a beautiful, vibrant, inside-ourside restaurant that still serves excellent food (their lumache is terrific--we try not to order it every time) and has expanded to include pizzas--thin crust and very tasty; every one we've tried has been delicious. So we would definitely recommend Black Eyed Susans. The staff is welcoming, friendly, well trained. This is now a big, beautiful destination restaurant. The pizzas and beer lower the price point.

Black Eyed Susans came highly recommended to my fiancé and I so we decided to try it one summer…read morenight. We got there early so we could have a drink and enjoy the outdoor area. This was very relaxing and I truly felt like I was transported to a resort. They do a great job of creating a little outdoor oasis. Once we were seated, we literally wanted to order the entire menu. Everything sounded outstanding that it was hard to choose. We settled on the seared tuna and a pizza as our apps. We also did indulge in an order of homemade sourdough because when in Rome! The pizza was by far my favorite. The crust was so thin and so crispy. You could tell all the ingredients were very fresh and the dough was perfect. For our mains, my fiancé had the swordfish special and I went with a crab cake. I love that I was able to get a single order instead of a double. It was the perfect amount of food after all the apps. We agreed the swordfish was outstanding. So moist and not dry whatsoever like it sometimes can be. The real highlight of the meals for me was the homemade soft serve. As a huge ice cream stan, this was the perfect ending to my meal.

On a Saturday night in mid-August, if you want to feel like you couldn't possibly be in NJ in the…read moreheight of Summer, come to How You Brewin in Barnegat Light. First, you have to understand that Barnegat Light is a pretty quiet location anyway. But come to this shop, step up to the porch and into the store. Even during pandemic summer everyone spaced out and wore masks. A few families spread around to nearby benches and tables. It's just different. In a good way. The ice cream is really good! And anybody that reviews a beach business, in-season, and mentions cost, has missed the point all together.

This place was PACKED on a Friday morning, and rightfully so. It's definitely a grab-and-go spot…read morewith limited indoor seating, but there are plenty of tables outside. They move people through super quickly, so even with the crowd, the wait wasn't bad. My coffee was delicious, I had the Hawaiian macadamia blend, black with a splash of half and half, and it was SO good. What a great little spot!