This was, without a doubt, the most extraordinary dining experience of my entire life. From start to finish, every moment was a masterpiece. We have been loyal Cape May devotees for twenty years, but our spontaneous venture into Wildwood Crest turned out to be a gastronomic revelation. On our final day before heading back to the beloved Cape, we stumbled upon this gem of a diner. From the instant we walked through the door, we were treated like royalty. A warm, enthusiastic greeting ushered us into a charming, spotless booth. The atmosphere radiated with nostalgic American charm. Our waitress, the epitome of friendliness, promptly took our drink orders, setting the tone for an unforgettable culinary journey. My husband selected the macadamia nut French toast, while I opted for the Greek-style Hangover. Both dishes transcended mere breakfast fare and entered the realm of the sublime. My plate, an exquisite blend of savory chipped beef, creamy feta, roasted tomatoes, and perfectly cooked eggs, was nothing short of heavenly. Each bite was a symphony of flavors and textures, an experience so divine it could have earned a Michelin star. I am still in awe, with the taste lingering as a cherished memory. And then there was the macadamia nut French toast. Imagine the softest, fluffiest slices of French toast, bathed in golden syrup and crowned with delicate macadamia nuts and brown sugar. Each bite was an ethereal, out-of-body experience, combining extraordinary flavors with an unparalleled texture that defies description. But the excellence did not stop there. The prices were astonishingly reasonable, and the service was beyond impeccable. The delightful owner personally visited our table to ensure our satisfaction, and even the cook seemed to take a moment to check on us. This level of dedication and personal touch elevated our dining experience to an unprecedented level. In summary, the service was flawless, the food was transcendent, and the ambiance was the epitome of classic American diner perfection. Even the coffee was exceptional--hot, smooth, and refilled at just the right moments. This diner is not just a recommendation; it is a must-visit, a culinary pilgrimage. It earns an A+++ in every conceivable category. The kids would say this place "ATE," and I wholeheartedly agree. This diner provided a dining experience that will be cherished for a lifetime. If you ever find yourself within a hundred miles, make the trip. You will not be disappointed. Highly, highly, highly recommend! , read more

It was our first time here a few weeks ago (mid May). We stopped in for breakfast on a Sunday morning around 9. All of the staff were so friendly! I love when people are personable! Food came out quickly and was hot! The diner is clean and truly old school in the best way possible!! We lived it and are looking forward to going back! read more

Surfside West Diner - Two eggs with sausage and home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

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Excellent breakfast and coffee! The staff were extremely friendly. The drinks was good

This is now the Crestview Diner. My wife and I decided to give it a try and were rewarded with an excellent dinner with exceptional service. It was not crowded when we were there, but when word gets out I expect they will do quite well. Great food at a reasonable price. A++ read more

Pretty good. Friendly enjoy. Old school diner feel. Prices were affordable and food was good. read more

Surfside West Diner - 2 egg breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

The food was great. Didn't feel heavy, had healthy options. Server was great too! Definitely will come back read more

Decent place for breakfast. Went there last year and it was good... not that expensive like other places around there so it's decent

When you want a real shore breakfast, Surfside West Diner is a must! Their menu is large enough to offer something for all, but without being fatiguing. Omelets, pancakes, chipped beef, french toast, you name it. The Taylor Ham is cut thicker and cooked to a light, crispy perfection. I had the peach pancakes (special for the day) and wowza, so good! The perfect blend of sweetness and savoriness. The home fries are of the shredded variety, and seasoned perfectly. I think I met my carbohydrate quota for the day! And they had me at "Diet Pepsi" instead of Diet Coke. Bonus! The waitstaff couldn't be nicer, and the cook even came around to check on everyone. And the restaurant is immaculately clean. Walkable from Schooner Island Marina, too. Hot food and warm vibes! read more

Cute and classic diner. Perfect little breakfast spot if you're in Wildwood! The Surfside West hasn't been updated in 50 years in the best way!!! Everything is super clean, proper and vintage. Almost like you're in a time capsule! The good was sub-par, your usual breakfast foods, big menu, fair prices, good service! Gotta love the old, wise and kind diner ladies read more

Surfside West Diner - Excited to try! Sooooo hungry. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

Omg. Love this place. An old style diner but clean and well appointed. I called to see if there was a wait at 11:30 on a Friday, and some guy answered "hello?" No wait and when we arrived, Mike, the owner asked if I had called and I gave him crap (jokingly) about how he answered. We had a laugh and a wonderful conversation about the history of the place. A very charming and friendly owner. The Food. I had the peach pancakes and he also sent out a beer pancake that was tomorrow's special for me to try. Both were Sooo good. Wife and kids had omelettes, oh, and creamed chipped beef. To die for. The service was friendly and attentive and the food came out quickly. I highly recommend this restaurant. They have parking and it was just a wonderful experience. Enjoy. read more

I'm really surprised by the excellent reviews. The omelet was paper thin, the hasbrowns were frozen shredded potatoes that weren't cooked and had a bad taste. The employees were very nice. Just a few more bits of info...Average price per person with tax and tip is 20$ pp, they include 18% gratuities for parties of 6 and more. read more

Great pancakes & the 'hangover bowl' is just the ticket. Support this cute family run diner!

Breakfast or lunch at the family owned and meal prepared by family or staff that has been employed at Surfside since high school. Everything on the menu is prepared fresh and served hot always. You can't go wrong eating at Surfside West!! read more

do not come here!!!! so overpriced payed $100 for four people $27 for four OJs they had no bread no ice OJ tasted expired a Diner should not be this expensive! not impressed read more

High quality breakfast with a flair. Try some of Surfside's specials. The Italian Hangover was unique, tasty and nourished me for a hard day's work! I wish Michael stayed open for lunch! read more

Great food, good prices, nice staff. From The outside gig can't tell that is an oh metal airstreamish diner, but once inside it's original- super cute The menu has some good variations on favorites - like our egg bowl Omelet had a good pesto sauce. And pistachio French toast. Really good freshly baked buttermilk biscuits. One star removed for a personal experience that our booth was next to the bussers dirty dish bin- and he smashed them in the bins every 3 or 4 minutes. Really jarring my Loud 1 foot from my ears. I know they are busy and have bigger fish to fry (literally) but they could attempt to not crash them quite so aggressively. God, I sound like a big baby. But this place was a perfect diner with that little exception. 5 stars are hard to get in my book. . read more

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Wow. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by all the staff and are wished a great breakfast. The chef, actually came out and told us about the beautiful art piece at the back of the dining hall. His wife, who works here as well, painted the piece and it makes you feel apart of the family. If you're lucky, you can play a game where you search for certain things inside the painting. Look for a cute couple! The food was classic and not overbearing, 10/10. What an amazing way to start the day! read more

Surfside West Diner - The food that was super yummy! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

We were a group of 7 so I called ahead. We were seated immediately. Service was super fast! Our food was out so fast it was as if they knew what we wanted before we ordered. I had the bang bang shrimp omelette. It was delicious!! Everyone loved their meal!!! I was praised for picking a great place!! Thank you Yelp!!!! I definitely recommend this restaurant!! read more

Surfside West Diner - The bang bang shrimp omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

Want a great place for breakfast? The Surfside is your place. Great place away from the boardwalk to get a filling breakfast. Great staff and lots of families come here. I love to get the sausage sliders with homemade patties. Fantastic service. We always see families here. We make it a stop every year here. You should too. read more

Best breakfast diner in Wildwood. Family owned diner offers great friendly service. Many specialties offered go back years including my favorite Crese omelet, stuffed with stracciatella cheese and cherry tomatoes and topped with pesto sauce. read more

Surfside West Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

Family owned, welcoming environment! Great for families with kids. Many fresh and unique options items on the menu. Our food came out incredibly fast. Everything was delicious! Can't wait to go back here again! read more

My family of 12 (sibling, parents, nieces and nephews) had our breakfast here at the recommendation of a relative who is a local resident. The service was fast and friendly. The food was great. Loved the macadamia nut French toast. Bacon was crunchy but not over cooked. Green eggs and ham (pesto topping over the egg and ham) got a 5 star vote from my husband. I gave 4 stars due to the not-so juicy and not very tasty burger according to my nephew. Otherwise perfect experience for all! Come and check this place out peeps! read more

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What a charming little diner we randomly found last morning while on vacation in wildwood nj. As it happens because it's the off season the diner only does breakfast and we came kinda later not knowing this and at no point did we feeel rushed or not welcomed. What great food and even better employees. The owner was such a nice guy. Seems to be a hard worker and passionate for his place of business. The food Was perfect. All food came out fast and hot and I exactly how it was described in menu. If your looking for a great breakfast please try This place! read more

I have been coming to wildwood Crest for my most or my adulthood and have never tried Surfside West Diner. Was meeting a friend for breakfast and decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did!!! Service was great. Omelet special was delicious! It was crab and cheese with homemade tomatillo sauce. The sausage was Italian sweet sausage patties which I love. The crisp potato cake was delicious and would definitely get that over regular potatoes anytime. If you are looking for breakfast and don't mind a few minutes wait, definitely worth the visit!!! read more

Surfside West Diner - Crab and cheese omelet!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

Great food, service and atmosphere. I love to get up early to catch the sunrise on the beach, and Surfside is one of the few places open before 7 AM. Yummy cheese n mushroom omelette, fantastic vanilla milkshake. (Yes, for breakfast. I'm on my one vacay. ) read more

Owners are from a family of diner owners since the early 60's in WW . Current owners stop at each table to see how your meal is and will take the time to explain dishes. Today he explained the way they make their CUBAN BURGER which you must try. It came with a sauce that I can only describe as very tasty and unusual and having the fried egg atop the burger was devine. I've never had a bad meal or experience here. In fact its always been good food with Pleasant service. Tip: only breakfast and lunch. read more

Surfside West Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wildwood, New Jersey

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Surfside West is a classic diner in Wildwood on the Crest's border. I'd assume you're more likely to visit if you're staying nearby, but it does certainly have its selling points as a destination stop. For one, they've been around for decades upon decades (see attached photo of history information). They have plenty of top-notch reviews and host a family-friendly environment. They even display kids' drawings right above the entrance. You're likely to meet the owner as well at some point during your meal. It's your typical mix of booths and tables when you walk in. You can visit for breakfast or lunch, but breakfast seems to be their focus. They close at 1 p.m. daily. Earlier today, our party of four was seated in a booth near the door. Two of us ordered lunch (burgers) while the other two chose breakfast (bacon and eggs). I slightly regretted my decision after seeing the egg plates. They looked seriously delicious! My cuban burger was just okay. I liked the toppings (bacon, cheese, fried egg), but the beef and pork patty itself and accompanying sauce weren't my favorites. I also found it surprising that my plate didn't come with chips or fries, even though the regular burger does come with fries. When I asked about it, my server said it would cost $3.25 extra for fries, which is absurd to me. I went with chips, which she nicely provided for no added charge. Coffee refills were fast, the diner was cute, prices were cheap, and their menu had some interesting sounding options on it. Lemon ricotta pancakes? Wedgie eggs? Yes, please. I'd return for breakfast if I found myself in the area again. read more

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This is a wonderful family owned, family run breakfast restaurant. The staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful. The food was outstanding! The homemade waffles were light as air and tasted like vanilla cake! The French fries are the best! The eggs were cooked to perfection! Everything we ordered was delicious! Service was quick. We got our food in less than 15 minutes from ordering. I highly recommend this place for breakfast or lunch! read more

We never intended on returning the second day. We picked Surfside because it was closest to our hotel and had great reviews. We loved the friendly staff and the inventive food, which is unusual for a diner. I'm a Greek omelet guy, and this was maybe the best version I've had. Fresh spinach and quality feta and tomatoes. It's a simple meal, but this was somehow better. My wife got the potato croquette with horseradish sauce. Also outstanding! We planned to check out the big diner competitor in town on our second morning, but there was a long line, so we were more than happy to get back to Surfside. It's a small place, and more people should try it. My wife got the Italian Hangover and I got the Wedgie - two more winners! Good coffee, friendly servers and the owners are lovely. You will not regret your breakfast here! read more

Always love it here. The food is delicious and fresh. The chef (probably the owner) always, no matter how busy, comes out to check on each table once they get their food. His concern for how you are enjoying your meal is so comforting and warm. The establishment is truly an old fashioned diner with a palate pleasing menu. I recommend the Wedgie... best horseradish sauce ever. read more

Amazing breakfast place! Get "the hangover" - you won't regret it! They always have unique specials, and I've highly enjoyed the food and service every time I've gone. read more

This is my favorite place for Breakfast. The food is fresh and delicious, service always friendly. The diner atmosphere is great.

Hospitality is always on the menu at the Surfside. Not many places these days offer the trifecta of good food, great service and amazing hospitality. On our last day in Wildwood Crest, my wife said she wanted to see where I disappeared to every morning at 6:30. After meeting owners Michael and Jeanne at breakfast, she finally understood. "Sunnyside up" is how they treat all of their guests. It's so unusual these days to experience that kind of hospitality. What a great place! read more

We LOVE this place great breakfast dishes and coffee! We had the green eggs and the cajun hangover both were really good. The staff are all really nice people. We ate on the curbside due to covid19 regulations and met John the owner had a nice conversation and are happy to hear they will have temporary outdoor dinning starting next Monday Can't wait to eat here again. read more

My favorite thing on the menu are the pancakes. Mike mixes so many delicious thing to the batter. Make sure you order the specials.

My boyfriend and I came here for a Monday morning, spur of the moment breakfast stop on our way out of Wildwood. There was no issue getting two people seated around 10:30am, but their parking lot was filled so we ended up parking on the street a couple blocks over. I had coffee with skim milk (yay for them having skim since a lot of diners tend to not have it!) and my decaffeinated companion got a glass of apple juice :) We both went for what I would call the "house favorites" marked with a blue dot on their menu. I got the green eggs and ham - eggs were perfectly cooked, stacked with a thick layer of ham and cheese atop hash browns. My favorite thing about it was the homemade pesto drizzled on top, which really worked. My only wish was that the hash browns stayed more crispy, since the weight of the other components seemed to kind of mush/steam them a little. My boo ordered the Wedgie, which consisted of potato wedges with cheese, scrambled eggs and a horseradish sauce that complimented the dish very well. From a value standpoint, prices were very reasonable and our service was A okay. I would recommend this to anyone in the local area looking for a relatively quick and enjoyable breakfast. read more

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This is my favorite breakfast place in Wildwood! The owners and staff are so nice and welcoming. The food is delicious and the diner atmosphere is perfect. read more

We are life long Wildwood vacationers. Sometime in North Wildwood; sometime in the Crest. I don't know how we missed this place. We went there for breakfast last year and this year. The place takes me back to my teenage years and breakfast with my parents. The decor and furnishings are definitely old school. For me, it's the only reason I need to revisit. Very friendly and attentive staff. Spotless clean. The menu contains everything you need for a delicious and nourishing breakfast; American classics. They're located in a residential neighborhood giving it a hometown feel. read more

A classic taste of the Shore. Our first breakfast of our vacation and it put us in the perfect frame of mind...the place is meticulously maintained, an original diner from the early '60s, spotlessly clean and the lemon ricotta pancakes I had were delicious. Good coffee and it's so nice to see the owner Mike come out to greet his customers and chat a bit. Don't miss this spot. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE! When in town I eat here most days for breakfast. My fav is the mini hangover with side of crispy scrapple. The kitchen is always coming up with really inventive breakfast specials. They have table and counter service. Eating alone? No problem eat at the counter, plenty of conversation! They have off street parking. Family owned and run. read more