Best of the Jersey Shore: Breakfast

17 reasons to get up early

By Stephen Bove / Producer, Metromix Jersey Shore

November 16, 2009

Best of the Jersey Shore: Breakfast

It's time to face it, Mom was right all along. That being said, whether it's a calling for steak and eggs, loaded pancakes or coffee and a bran muffin, rub your eyes and get moving to these favorite Jersey Shore spots known for coming through not only on the most important meal of your day, but one we personally guarantee to be the best.

Steve's Breakfast & Lunch

pick Steve's Breakfast & Lunch

1110 Ocean Ave - Sea Bright

Meet Steve and his legendary muffins

My Kitchen Witch

My Kitchen Witch

29 Beach Road - Monmouth Beach
(732) 229-3033

Shore-born enchantress cut teeth feeding the big dogs

Review: Turning Point in Long Branch
Critic's Rating:
4

Pier Village favorite serves up creative, delicious dishes

Broadway Diner

Broadway Diner

45 Monmouth St. - Red Bank
732-224-1234

From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, the Broadway Diner in Red Bank is a favorite for the bar crowd craving good late-night/early morning eats.

River's Edge Cafe

River's Edge Cafe

35 S. Broad St. - Red Bank
732-741-7198

You can’t go wrong with the eggs benedict or blueberry buttermilk pancakes at River's Edge.

Sweet Lew's Hometown Cafe

Sweet Lew's Hometown Cafe

6 East Main Street - Freehold

A tempting selection of American favorites and café fare is offered at this cozy eatery.

Frank's Deli

pick Frank's Deli

1406 Main St. - Asbury Park
732-775-6682.

Asbury's oldest business, world's best pork-roll sandwiches

Sunset Landing

Sunset Landing

1215 Sunset Ave. - Asbury Park
732-776-9732

For more than 45 years, Sunset Landing has provided truly special breakfasts over the Deal Lake. The asparagus special omelet, macadamia nut French toast and Nestle Crunch banana pancakes are just a few options here.

Allenwood General Store

pick Allenwood General Store

3208 Allenwood Lakewood Rd - Allenwood
(732) 223-4747

Luncheonette + antique shop = Shore stop you don't want to miss

The Irish Rail

The Irish Rail

229 E. Main St. - Manasquan
732-223-9300

Breakfast options include Irish oatmeal (with raisins, cinnamon and brown sugar), cranberry walnut french toast and the limerick wrap (with scrambled eggs, sausage, sour cream, salsa, and cheddar-jack cheese).

Connie's Restaurant

Connie's Restaurant

63 Main St. NJ - Farmingdale
732-938-9837

A bargain breakfast or lunch in downtown Farmingdale

Mariner's Cove

Mariner's Cove

712 Union Ave. - Brielle
732-528-6023

Voted 'Best Breakfast Restaurant at the Jersey Shore,' Mariner's Cove lists more than 250 omelets and 50 variations of pancakes and waffles

Curtis' Central Market

Curtis' Central Market

536 Main Ave. - Bay Head
732-899-0068

The delicatessen has been a Bay Head staple since 1910

Shut Up and Eat

Shut Up and Eat

290 West Water St. - Toms River
(732) 349-4544

Kitschy fun

Mustache Bill's

Mustache Bill's

Eighth Street and Broadway - Barnegat Light
609-494-0155‎

This "America's Classics" winner is as much of a landmark as Ol' Barney

Chicken or the Egg

Chicken or the Egg

207 N. Bay Ave. - Beach Haven
609-492-3695

Which came first? Who cares!

Uncle Bill's Pancake House

Uncle Bill's Pancake House

261 Beach Ave. - Cape May
609-884-7199

This pancake house has 20 different kinds of pancakes and almost as many flavors of waffles.

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