Server was great and efficient! Food was delicious and plenty of it. Ordered half sandwich and half salad. Coffee was hot and delicious! read more

This was the worst customer service experience I have had in a long, long time. After joining the waitlist online, we checked in, were told it would be 15-25 minutes and were 17th in line. 25 minutes later, we were told the same thing, even though the online system said no one was ahead of us. 25 minutes later we were told we had never checked in ... by the same young lady who "checked us in" the previous 2 times. We were seated after about an hour wait after our 1st check in. After 10 minutes our server - who explained she was training and it was her 1st day came to the table without the server training her. Needless to say, she didn't know the menu and needed to come back again to get details on our meal (this is not her fault, and who made the decision to have a trainee work her 1st day on a holiday without supervision). We did receive our food, but couldn't get a refill on my iced tea because our server never check in on us. I didn't see our actual server until I had completed my meal. I asked to see the manager. I explained all of this to the manager and she had zero empathy for our situation. Instead, she defended the ladies at the front and said the training server was one of her better servers. All she offered was a faint, half-hearted apology. I've worked as a server and can understand when someone is in the weeds. In this case, it was just horrible service, and a manager who didn't appear to understand what quality service is. The food was fine ... not sure if it is worth the hassle. read more

Been in NJ for about a month and I think this was some of the better food I have had and it's breakfast. Came in on a Sunday and there was a line but there is a 6 seats at the bar so I sat there. They was very busy with everyone heading to the beach. I the combo with French toast, eggs, potato's and bacon. The French toast was great. It's my fav breakfast item. Got my eggs sunny side up and love them. Mix the yolk with the potato's. Bacon was ok, asked for it crispy and came out Soso. They was busy so didn't say anything. Food great, service was good, slow due the pack place. I will be back for breakfast again read more

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I've been to many Turning Points around NJ and this one fits right in. The decor, food, menu and vibe are all consistent. As soon as I walked into this restaurant, I knew I was in a Turning Point. I've been trying to order different things each time. Here, I ordered the pesto chicken panini sandwich with the tortilla chips and salsa. It was really good. I thought the panini bread could have been heated longer for a more crispy exterior but it was still pretty good. There wasn't a lot of pesto but the flavor came through. The chips were fresh and crunchy. read more

Turning Point - Chicken Pesto Panini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

We visited during the off-season around 8am, so it wasn't too busy. The place is adorable--from the outside to the cozy interior, it's such a sweet spot for breakfast or brunch! The drinks menu is full of fun specialty options, and the food portions are huge (in the best way!). It looked like there was only one server working, so things moved a little slowly--about 15 minutes to get our drinks and another 20 for our food. Our server was really kind and even asked the kitchen to rush our order, but it still took a while, and we were definitely getting a bit restless. Overall, super cute place with yummy-looking options--just be prepared for a slower pace if they're short-staffed! read more

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All of our first time here. We went off-season thinking we would have no problem getting a table for lunch. We had to wait about 20+ minutes. Food was ok- we got mostly brunch for lunch during the weekday. The server was fine- the food was average. ( apparently a chain) I/ we would not wait again in the future probably not come by again. read more

Relaxed yet very attentive server. Expansive menu including gluten free options which my wife and I need. Nice breakfast and lunch model which allows staff to have a life. Reasonable prices for the volume of food. I wouldn't recommend the GF pancakes with strawberries and bananas, which unfortunately didn't taste like much to me -- just GF mush, which happens, not mad or anything. My wife recalls having some kind of omelette and liking it. Clean bathrooms -- indeed a spotless place throughout. Nicely located in Pier Village, steps from the boardwalk and beach. Wish the TP chain had existed back when we lived at the Jersey Shore. read more

After 12 years in NYC, I finally made it to the Jersey Shore. The beach was stunning but it didn't take long before I felt hungry. Fortunately, Turning Point was nearby, so we stopped in for a bite. Even though I'm on the Whole30 diet, I found options that fit. I'm sure I tested the cashier's patience with my questions but she was kind and helpful, making sure everything was prepared just right. I ordered eggs, bacon, and potatoes, which really hit the spot. It was simple, but delicious. I'll definitely return once I'm off the diet so I can truly enjoy the menu. The place was busy, so the wait for food was a bit long but once it arrived, we dug in. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and the whole vibe gives a classic beachside restaurant feel. read more

Turning Point - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Came here for lunch during a beach trip and it was a great experience! Plenty of seating and so many great options on the menu. I ordered the Avocado Smash Benedict and it was delicious. Staff are also very friendly. Any Turning Point is a great dining option! read more

Turning Point - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Reliable breakfast stop. Arrive early. It gets crowded. Indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly staff. Variety of options. Gluten free/ vegan. Egg whites. Large portions. Clean bathrooms. read more

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Perfect location right at pier village. Across the street from the beach and centrally located with all the shops and other restaurants. We were seated quickly and attended to in a timely manner. Thought the pricing was good, food came out quickly, and it was tasty! Always can rely on a turning point restaurant for a good brunch. We all enjoyed our meal. read more

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We stood there inside waiting to be sat, even though there was someone at the counter doing whatever she was doing. Anything to avoid helping us, I guess. The food was great though! And the place is super cute! Too bad the staff was so unprofessional. read more

Such a nice location by the pier- we went on a weekday with practically no wait. We were seated immediately and had our usual selection from the menu (they also had seasonal items!) My omelette came with buttered English muffins and morning potatoes - such a big portion, and couldn't finish it all. I got the Tuscany omelette which contains bell peppers, spinach, chopped sausage and mozzarella. Some of my colleagues got the avocado toast, which was so refreshing, and others got another version of an omelette. Good atmosphere by the shore, and reasonable prices. Restaurants can get pretty pricey by the ocean. Wish there was some outdoor seating though! ty for reading :D read more

Turning Point - Tuscany Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Food was okay. Not bad, but nothing special. Service was slow, especially considering that the restaurant wasn't busy. Restaurant itself had a nice ambiance. Bright and clean. read more

Friendly staff. There are many healthy and vegetarian food options. The space is clean.

We ate at Turning Point today in Long Branch . my Breakfast was gr8 as always ,bt somehw the service appears tu ve gotten worse ,it's not that theirs not enough workers it's that the System is not together or organized.There were Two women complaining about how long they were waiting ,they were told the wait was 15 mins but it was longer. .I think management need tu do something b4 it's tu late . read more

Horrible experience and we didn't even taste the food. Was told 15mins wait that turned into 45 mins! We were very patient, but with a toddler on hand. it began to get a little too much to wait. Besides that, we watched tables outside have several "mistakes" such as waiting 20 minutes for utensils, no drinks, no check-ins from waiter, dirty table not cleaned for over 30 mins. Unfortunately we didn't stay after seeing the chaos and lack of care from hostess and staff in general. Such a shame ...hopefully they get it together before the real season starts. read more

Food was delicious, flavorful, and tasty. Unfortunately I only do Togo orders because it normally is very busy but the summer season has ended. Will try and sit in next time. My order was ready at the time it said it would be. Affordable prices too. read more

I was in the area for work, and based on the reviews, I decided to try this spot out. I am so glad I did!! I absolutely loved this place. The location, the staff, the food and beverage selections were all great!! It was definitely a tough decision on what to choose, but I chose the Fall special, Lobsta Cado Toast. It was fantastic. I also had an iced vanilla chai tea, which was also really good. I would definitely recommend trying this spot. read more

Turning Point - This is right across the street from the restaurant. There is plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the view. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

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Always excellent stop for breakfast. Great views of the Atlantic, outside seating is the best. Courteous servers and excellent food! The Jamaican blend pressed coffee is the best! read more

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i'm currently here now. I got my meal before I even got my coffee. Service is slow and you have to repeat yourself multiple times - skip it and go to the 711 instead and sit on the beach read more

Food was excellent . Had to wait a while (30 min) but it was worth it. Was visiting my brother in law who recommended we try it. Was really good. Had a delicious breakfast sandwich and French toast. read more

The sinful delight coffee press is my all time fave here as well caramel apple bacon lollipops! So good! Coffee comes with a sugar stir stick and just a great, beach vibe at the LB location. Love Wall too because they serve alcohol! Sandwiches, omelettes, French toast, skillets... All delicious!!! Gets very busy on a summer so checkin on Yelp in advanced. read more

Turning Point - Bacon lollipops! Caramel, apple, bacon & sugar! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

This was our first time here, and will probably be the last. Our visit started with walking in and not being greeted or acknowledged because the person at the host stand was chatting about where she and the 2 local cops grew up. Even just "we will be right with you." Would've been a positive start. It went downhill from there. There were at least 5 people working FOH but the service was like 1 person was working, in the weeds and could never catch up. They all seemed more concerned with resetting tables and not actually being a server. The food was eh, both of our meals did not come out hot but after waiting so long to be seated, to have our order taken and to finally get our food, we were just happy to be eating. Our omelette was super dry and the cheese on top wasn't melted. The French toast combo was probably the best deal on the menu. And the citrus dressed salad was great. The server was nice, but unbelievably slow and focused on setting tables. Instead they should be getting people in and out in a timely manner to get those checks up! The decor and ambience is very nice. read more

Turning Point is a mediocre restaurant with a view. The food is all premade: frozen potatoes, rewarmed, rubbery poached eggs, weak French press coffee (we ordered the extra dark), flaccid bacon. The service was pleasant but the food was very slow to arrive and parts were missing. This was quickly corrected. Perhaps the sugary items are better but if you want a decent breakfast go to a good old Jersey diner. read more

A super quaint nautical style "diner" style restaurant in the main busy shopping strip of LBI. Food is freshly prepared, pretty tasty, and comes out quickly. The service is friendly and plentiful but a little slow after you place your order. Avocado toast and pancakes were just ok, a little dense and bland serving up generous portions. Overall, it's pretty mediocre diner food but is a cute place to dine out at when other restaurants in this strip have massive wait times. read more

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This was a great brunch spot! Definitely the best brunch spot in Long Branch. You have to by alcoholic drinks by the bottle. However the food was amazing and I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone wanting a great brunch. read more

Turning Point - Mimosas!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Great breakfast spot on the boardwalk in Long Branch! I ordered their Tuscany omelette, it came with roasted red peppers, baby spinach, and chopped sausage (I had them "hold" the cheese). Had home fries and an English muffin on the side with plenty of good coffee to complete a very satisfying meal. I hope to be back someday soon to sample the rest of their menu... read more

Food: Decent Ambiance: Good Service: - Holmdel location: Great - Long Branch location: Poor The wait staff at the Holmdel location are the primary reason I visited regularly. They were attentive, engaging, and friendly. I always felt the desire to tip highly. The dine-in experience at the Long Branch location is subpar, and I see no difference to getting take-out. They bring a water jug and coffee pot for you to serve yourself. They place your food on the table, and that's that. I worked for many years in the restaurant industry, and I was always taught to give effort and make your customers' dine-in experience special. This is not the experience you get at Long Branch. You get the bare minimum. read more

I used to love this spot in the 2010's. Recently came back here and the food left a lot to be desired. Maybe it was because we got there for a late lunch, but the service was very lackluster. We had to get up and find silverwear as it never came out. I came here for nostalgia, but next time i'll try out one of the new spots long branch has to offer. read more

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I really like the ambiance here being close to the ocean and just really bright and relaxed inside. I went with the pork roll on a bagel as local friends recommended it and it was worth trying!! I loved the option for a French press of Kona coffee. What a great way to kick off the day!! read more

We came here on Labor Day Weekend around noon and told us the wait would be about an hour long. We went to a cafe to grab coffee and looked around the nearby stores, and within 30 minutes, our table was ready. Food: I usually like looking at photos or reviews about the menu items that I'm considering ordering, but unfortunately, I didn't see anyone on here review the shakshuka so I was a bit hesitant to order it. I was really in the mood for it though, so I still decided to get it. It was very yummy, I highly recommend ordering it! Their other menu items looked reallly good too, my friends loved their skillets! The shakshuka was nice and tomatoey with good flavors and seasonings coming through. The ciabatta was nice and warm, and it was perfect dipping the bread into the shakshuka. The poached eggs were nice and runny, and they added some vegetables to the shakshuka. The one thing I would change is I felt like there was a lot of goat cheese in the dish and I probably would've taken some off before mixing it in next time. I couldn't finish the meal, I was so full by the end. Service: Quicker wait than what we were expecting which was nice. The food came out quickly and the servers were really nice. They give you the option to pay with your phone, so that was really easy to do at the end of the meal. They offer outdoor and indoor seating options, so sitting outside was nice when the weather was so good. read more

Turning Point - Shakshuka - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

This is the best breakfast joint I've been to in a long time. Rarely do you encounter an establishment where the food is excellent and served in plentiful portions, and Turning Point is one of those rarities. The Avocado Toast was delicious and made good on the menu's description of "thick toast" (for real, "thick" is an apropos description rather than just a strategically selected adjective). The power grain pancake and chicken sausages were equally laudable. The only chink in the armor was the CrossFit Omelet as it was not an omelet at all but rather a crepe folded over vegetables. The Daisy cakes (silver dollar pancakes for kids) were uneven. My daughter's batch was fantastic whereas my son's batch tasted as though they were cooked in old fat. The real highlight were the drinks -- the Just Beet It was awesome and the S'mores Hot Chocolate featured a tower of whipped cream with chocolate drizzle and Graham cracker crumbs. The service was equally commendable. I was skeptical at first since the hostess didn't come to greet us at the waiting area for what seemed several minutes (five minutes can seem like an eternity when you have hungry toddlers); however, when she finally arrived, she took us to a very spacious booth that had no one seated near us, suggesting she recognized the need for space when you have kids. Similarly, the waiter was perfect. He was very friendly, prompt, patient, and attentive. The place was packed with people, yet he never had us waiting. He also knew to bring us the check as we wound down without having to ask (few things are as dreadful as those moments between your kids finishing their meal and waiting for the waiter to come by just so you can ask for the check), and he took care of the check immediately, bringing back a receipt seconds later. The overall ambiance of the place is much like an old school dinner. Somehow, you will feel paradoxically separated in your own space but also surrounded by the hustle and bustle of a morning breakfast. By far, this is the best place we have eaten in Long Branch to date. read more

Turning Point - Avocado Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

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Would go again - Turning Point is a perfect place for brunch. I took a trip to Long Branch for some r&r and decided to grab brunch here. I ordered the Low Country Shrimp Hash Bowl and while it was salty, it was absolutely delicious. The mix of ingredients between the hash, chorizo, shrimp, eggs benedict, and sauce was an interesting mix. This got me curious on trying other menu items and I would like to visit again to eat them. I recommend visiting this gem at one of the best beaches in NJ being Long Branch. Casual interior with ample public parking for all the places on this part of the beach. However, the parking does get full during prime beach season and times. read more

Turning Point - Low Country Shrimp Hash Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

French press had lots of grounds in it The room was so loud. Could barely have a conversation Little silver and Westfield much better We banned long branch years ago. Thought we give it another try. Banned now for good! Food was good. read more

- very cute inside, nice booths to contain a toddler, good service - THE COFFEE!! For drip coffee They bring you a nice hot carafe to fill up your cup as needed, and the French press coffee was amazing - The griddle dish was so delicious, filling, it had everything I could ever want - really good pancakes, sausage, everything on point!! - would definitely come again for breakfast. Would love to try lunch. read more

Turning Point - French press coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

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Cute brunch place serving lots of options. Pros: location - right off the main drag in Pier Village. Outside/inside seating. Cons: came in on a Monday morning. Not all the outdoor tables were set up and the host seemed hesitant to set a table outside but reluctantly did so. Brought out the silverware and napkins in cups and left it for us to set the table (we weren't the only ones sitting outside so it's not like we asked him to do anything special) Took a while for a server to acknowledge our table and bring water. Took even longer to take and bring our order(" (restaurant was not busy). I ordered avocado toast which came with eggs any style. I specifically asked for no butter and an omelette well-done. Avocado toast came as bread with avocado (not toasted) and underdone eggs made with butter. Oh and then a condiment basket (which is usually on the table) had to be requested. *sigh* I'm sure it was a one-off type of day and I've ordered from there before with no issues. But I'd be hesitant to go back. I mean why ask how I want my eggs cooked if you're not gonna follow through? read more

Turning point never disappoints! You can eat healthy or indulge in something super sweet.

Cute place to get brunch and staff was very nice. The food was very tasty and presented well. Definitely recommend!

We were chilling at the beach and wanted a quick lunch. I placed my order online via Grubhub and was quoted a 40 minute pick up time. The boys went to pick up the order and it was all packaged with utensils and napkins. I had the triple decker bacon grilled cheese with a side salad. I ended up splitting it with my friend, who had the avocado lobster toast. The toast was good, but I think the grilled cheese was the superior choice. A friend had the chili and half sandwich combo and he said both were excellent. The chili smelled amazing and I wouldn't hesitate to get that next time. If you're at the beach and are looking for a delicious meal, Turning Point is an amazing choice. read more