This Small Town Is Hiding NJ’s Most Delicious Stromboli Ever

Have you ever had a meal that's so good, you talked about it for days afterwards?

My wife, dad, and I had that experience just the other day, and it was so good that I have to share it with you, because frankly, it's just not fair to keep this place a secret.

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Especially if you love a good stromboli.

A Long Day of Home Renovations Calls for Great Food

The past few days, my wife and I have been redoing our master bedroom, taking down the old wood planking, and putting up drywall.

My dad was in for a day to help us out, so we figured we ought to buy him lunch in exchange for his labor, and he was in the mood for a stromboli.

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Choosing a Local Stromboli Spot in Ocean Gate, NJ

We live in Ocean Gate, and our first thought was to call Steve, who runs an Italian food stand and makes really good personal-sized strombolis.

But we also wanted some wings to go with the Stromboli, so we decided to try a place we hadn't had before: Linda's in Ocean Gate.

Linda’s Pizza in Ocean Gate Is a Family-Owned Local Favorite

Linda's is Ocean Gate's local pizza shop; it's family-owned and operated, and we've had sandwiches from them before, but never pizza or stromboli.

Needless to say, we were converted.

The Best Cheesesteak Stromboli I’ve Ever Had

We got the cheesesteak stromboli from Linda's in Ocean Gate, and what can I say other than this: Oh. My. Lord.

It was hands down the best stromboli I've had in my entire life! It was packed thick with steak, and melted in between all of the meat were two types of cheese. It had a perfectly crispy and flavorful crust, and was not only big enough to feed all three of us, but also gave us leftovers for lunch a few days later.

A Must-Try Stromboli in Ocean Gate, New Jersey

If you're ever near Ocean Gate and you're craving an amazing stromboli, you've got to check out Linda's Pizza; you will not regret it!