I really enjoyed the breakfast burrito here at the Break! They serve the burrito with one side and this delicious homemade salsa. My husband got the Big Kahuna and for $17 it wasn't actually that much food. 2 eggs, 1 piece of sausage, 1 piece of toast, grits, and french toast. We have definitely received bigger portions at other places. The coffee was really watered down and didn't have much flavor but that is normal for diner style coffee. The waiter was really sweet but I did not catch her name unfortunately. Overall, a solid spot to stop for breakfast at Oak Island. read more

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We went for brunch on a Saturday morning around 11, and it was full inside (usually a great sign). We had to wait about 15 minutes for a table of 5, but nothing crazy. It's on the small side inside, mostly little booths. Once seated the waitress was very attentive and came back several times for our order, refills, and just general check ins. We all thought the food was great--I think my wife and my 3 kids all ate everything on their plate--which can be rare at times for everyone to wipe them clean! Prices were very reasonable for breakfast and lunch items. We enjoyed our meal and would likely go back. read more

After reading great reviews and wanting to try something new we gave The Break a try last week. It is clean and nice looking inside. We sat down a few minutes before 11 and decided to order from the lunch menu. I had a burger because it was described as a smash burger; it is not... it was ok. Serviceable, not great and really not much flavor. The bun was nice. The waffle fries were the best part! My wife had the shrimp salad wrap and she didn't care for it. She said it was just shrimp with a tiny bit of mayo. Normally a seafood/chicken/tuna salad will have mayo and seasonings and some pizazz! This was blah. She also got a 1/2 of a waffle to try and it was good!! Overall we were let down with the lunch food, but based off the good waffle we will be back for breakfast. To those about to nosh, get the breakfast! Their lunch items need some tuning. read more

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I give The Break a solid 4.5 stars. It's nothing fancy but they do the basic things right every single time. They've got a great diner vibe--fast, busy and friendly. Go enjoy a great breakfast or lunch and support a nice local business. read more

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While on a day trip down to Oak Island, we stopped at the Break for lunch. I tried the grilled tuna salad with a side of tomato salad which was all tasty and fresh. My boyfriend tried the double cheeseburger with fries. Both were tasty meals, and our server, Grecia, was very nice. There was no wait and the restaurant was full without being packed. read more

The Break - Grilled tuna salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

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Unfortunately I drove from Whiteville for breakfast and the hours were inaccurate on Yelp. They open 8:00-2:00

Stopped by for breakfast one morning and we were seated right away. I think we got lucky because the place got packed shortly after. I had the western omelette. It was a decent amount of food and I enjoyed it. The ambiance of this place is super casual. read more

The Break - an omelet with bacon and hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

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Ordered the ahi tuna sandwich to go. I know fish to go is often risky as it gets overcooked in the box but that wasn't the case here. Service was friendly taking my order on the phone. The ambiance is so cute. Nice counter service or table service. This was my first time here. My wait was minimal and service was attentive. The fish was cooked perfectly and was really good. I should have asked for ketchup as the fries were warm and ok. Needed more flavor. Would love to come back and eat there. Outdoor seating looked great. read more

Super friendly staff! Food was good and very customizable. The waitress offered multiple substitutions for our meal sides. Very laid back and relaxed atmosphere. I would highly recommend The Break for breakfast or brunch! read more

Solid breakfast experience. Friendly service, good omelet, hash browns, very tasty waffles. A pretty small establishment so I bet it could be a wait on the weekends. Some of the best food on Oak Island. read more

Family owned with Great food and fast friendly service. Classic place to grab breakfast.

We hadn't planned to stop here for breakfast but so happy we did. We did not wait long for a table even though the seating area is small. Our service was amazing. I especially enjoyed the waffle. read more

Great little breakfast spot! Food was cooked to order and out in no time. Wait staff is very helpful and friendly! read more

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Food and service was amazing! We came in on a Wednesday with a group of 6 and sat right away. Juliana was a great and sweet server!! Highly recommend read more

This place was SO delicious! We had the Baja Omelet, California Eggs Benedict & the pecan and chocolate Belgian Waffle. The food was heavenly, not greasy at all - very light and airy and cooked just right. The ambiance was very cozy, the staff and service was 10/10 and I will definitely be back! read more

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We visited The Break for breakfast and it was a popular spot, luckily we did not have to wait. It was the california benedict with grits and a mimosa for me and the set omelette with sage sausage, tomatoes and goat cheese and a coffee for my husband. The service was stretched thin but they rocked it. As far as the food goes it was good but this spot is not a must visit to me in OKI. read more

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The biscuits and gravy are fantastic. The crab Benedict even better. The egg sandwich my girlfriend got on the other hand wasn't great - so I'd stay away from the non-core breakfast stuff. And definitely ask for Gracie the server - she's great! read more

Awesome staff! Went above and beyond to accommodate my family since we brought our dog but it was 210° outside. Understandably we couldn't bring him inside so they packed our orders up for us to go and make sure you grab some cookies, they're made in house and fantastic! The food itself was very good as well, we ordered a few Eggs Benedict, a bomb chicken wrap, and a huge BLT sammich. All devoured with zero left overs. Thanks again for the awesome service y'all! See you again next time we're in town! read more

What a great breakfast we had at The Break this past week! Peyton took great care of us and gave special attention to our grandchildren. The kids had the Belgium waffles served with whipped cream and berries which I can confirm were delicious. My husband had a traditional breakfast sandwich including sausage, eggs and cheese on a large biscuit, and I had one of the specialty eggs Benedict choices which had sausage gravy over the traditional version on a biscuit. Everything was so good and the staff and service were outstanding. Highly recommend this place for breakfast - they also serve lunch. read more

This is the perfect little local place near the beach. Everyone was friendly, place was clean, food was good and came out quick. If you love grits, you MUST get them here. overall 5/5. Will be back! read more

We were quickly seated. Our server was friendly, read us the specials, and took good care of us. Unfortunately, the food just had no flavor. I had the fresh hash browns, bacon, and eggs. Biscuit and a side of gravy. The sausage gravy is great. The biscuit was flat, hard, and not fluffy. The gravy made the biscuit ok. The eggs - no flavor, hashbrowns add cheese and onions, no flavor. The bacon was ok but not the greatest flavor. My husband voiced the same opinion, bland food. read more

2 stars for service. Went on a busy Saturday morning. Walked in and took a while to get acknowledged and the place is very small! Two gentlemen walked in behind us and were seated at the counter before we were seated. Server asked if we wanted the counter or booth, we chose the booth. As we were seating ourselves, as the first sever had pointed to our booth... not one, but two separate servers commented on us sitting as "others were waiting on tables" not realizing that another server had given us the booth (and we had also been waiting). We simply explained that the first sever had told us to go to the booth so already not off to a great start. Finally had our sever, one of the two who had rudely commented on us seating ourselves, come over and give us menus. She started to explain again that she didn't realize someone else had told us to sit. She also wanted to make excuses for the guy bussing tables commenting on us going to sit was because "He was her husband "?!? Like, what?? I just simply said we were just going to the table after the sever told us to...Made no sense and we weren't irrate about it at all so no explaining necessary, just a simple apologyfor the misunderstanding would've worked. Anywho, we moved on and after about 10 min, placed our order. Took a while on the food and noticed the two gentlemen who came in after us and were seated at the counter, had received AND finished their food before we even got our's. So definitely 2 stars for service as we felt unwelcome from the moment we stepped in the door. Won't be back. read more

The kind of place which is likely to be a return place, just for the fact that it's convenient for breakfast and lunch. We were at the later part of the lunch time period and and went with sandwiches and tacos. The special of the day were tacos and chicken and chorizo (strange combo) with a side for $10. The double cheeseburger was good, smokey grill flavor though the waffle fries were cool/ warm. Warm enough to eat. Overall friendly service and plenty of seats. Will be back to check our breakfast for sure. read more

We dined twice here while at OKI. To say it is amazing would be an understatement. The place is clean, casual, friendly. The servers and cooks are always smiling. And let me tell you...they have the best grits in the south! YUM-MY! We had waffles our first day...big and fluffy! Today we tried the Western Omelette and sausage gravy...both outstanding. And of course, grits again. We hope to visit again soon but you cannot pass this place up for breakfast. I'm sure lunch is fantastic too. read more

The Break - Scrambled eggs, sausage gravy and grits. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

We go here at least twice a month for a Sunday morning breakfast. The food is delicious. I love the Belgium waffle and my boyfriend loves The Lifeguard (eggs Benedict with crab meat). Service is usually quickly, friendly, and reasonably priced. read more

Establishment was clean and staff was friendly. Food was fast and EXCELLENT. Perfectly cooked and not greasy. The wait was not bad after 9am - about 15 minutes. We'll be regulars here! read more

Great food, reasonably priced and very friendly staff. We were seated in five minutes during breakfast rush. Definitely we be coming back to try lunch! read more

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Great place for breakfast or lunch. Friendly staff and fresh ingredients. I heard they are now open for dinner as well. One our favorites on Oak Island. read more

Was having a rough morning remembering a beautiful friend who passed that shared Oak Island with me many times over our lifetime. Our waitress Gracie was amazing and even gave me a hug. She made sure our food was perfect and our coffee was hot and plentiful. I came in with tears but left with a smile. Thank you for your great food and kindness. read more

The Break - Belgian Waffle with Pecans and Bananas powdered sugar and whipped cream I added strawberries). Also came with choice of meat. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

Welcome addition to the OKI breakfast scene. I actually went for lunch. Fun beachy themed menu with emphasis on sandwiches (boards here). The Endless Summer Salad is simple but offers plenty of ala Carte add ons. The grilled tuna was a great topper. My buddy's Grilled Marinated Chicken Sandwich looked great (waffle fries!) Best of all is the super friendly staff. read more

The Break - people sitting at tables in a restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

Service is very slow, food is hit or miss! I so wanted to love this wonderfully renovated place. Hoping they get it together. I would love to give 5 stars! read more

It was great! Loved the food. Waitress was nice. Loved the Atmosphere.can't wait to try the lunch. read more

We tried this place for breakfast while on vacation. The food was great and the servers were friendly. If we had stayed longer, we would have come back again. read more

Late review, was there 2 months ago. Service was good, my niece's french toast was good. For any Eggs Benny fans out there...not so good...jarred hollandaise sauce. Most likely Monarch brand made with cream & mustard. Dish tasted more like deviled eggs. I'll go back after tourist season & try something else read more

waited 20 minutes but they were nice and offered coffee and water outside. The coffee was not very good. Got the asparagus and feta omelet not much flavor kind of boring home fries we're also OK small portion still hungry read more

The Break - The black dog - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

We ate breakfast at The Break! We were celebrating our 36th anniversary at Oak Island and, of course, we had to stop at The Break. Always great food! Always great service. And we ALWAYS are made to feel like family! read more

The Break - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

Great breakfast with great service. Biscuits and gravy were really good. Eggs were cooked to order. Soft scrambled and hard fried. Some of the best turkey bacon around. read more

Good food, friendly people. Biscuits and gravy are really good with a side of grits.

AMAZING food and staff. Everyone was so friendly and fast! We will definitely be going back!!

Great experience. They had recently started dinner service and we were not disappointed.