Rise and Shine! 10 Best Breakfast Spots in Ocean County, NJ

This article is all about waking up on the right side of the breakfast table. Rise and shine it’s the 10 best breakfast spots in Ocean County. A way for you to check out the best spots to start the day, according to reviews on Yelp by folks from the community.

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Take a look a see how many you may have already visited, but also ones here in Ocean County you have never checked out. Maybe put together “must visit” list and hit some of these this summer.

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10. Patti’s Kitchen in Lavallette, New Jersey

Number 10 on our list, according to Yelp reviews, is Patti’s Kitchen. Patti’s is located at 3626 NJ-35, Lavallette, NJ 08735. “Adorable spot for indoor/outdoor breakfast & lunch. BEST Chicken & Waffles period! Eggs Benedict were really good too.”

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9. Bobber’s Family Restaurant in Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Bobber’s Family Restaurant is number 9 on our list. Located at 906 Boulevard, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751 “Best place to go for breakfast! Super clean, very friendly and welcoming staff in a cheerful setting. Meals are delicious.”

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8. The Brunch Spot in Barnegat, New Jersey

We take a trip to Barnegat for number 8. The Brunch Spot is located at 290 N Main St, Barnegat Township, NJ 08005 “Bottom line the nicest people operate this restaurant. They serve good coffee”

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7. C & G’s Country Cafe in Toms River, New Jersey

C & G’s is located at 213 NJ-37 UNIT 9, Toms River, NJ 08753 “What an amazing cafe! This will be my only go-to breakfastplace while I am in Toms River“

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6. Taylor Sam’s in Brick Township, New Jersey

Our next location is in Brick. Taylor Sam’s 1643 NJ-88, Brick Township, NJ 08724 “We absolutely love this restaurant. The servers are so sweet and the food is awesome.”

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5. Fast Break in Toms River, New Jersey

Next let’s take a break a “fast break” located at 1635 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ 08753 “Great Food, People, and Ambiance. Do yourself a favor and grab some fantastic breakfast”

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4. Grits and Grace in Bayville, New Jersey

Our number 4 spot, Grits and Grace, is located at 507 Atlantic City Blvd, Bayville, NJ 08721 “Awesome breakfast. One of the best waffles & perfectly cooked bacon I've ever had”

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3. Shore Good Pancake House in Brick Township, New Jersey

Off to Brick Township it’s Shore Good Pancake House at 34 Lanes Mill Rd # 1, Brick Township, NJ 08724 “Best breakfast and lunch restaurant ever! Great service and delicious freshly made food”

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2. Lucille’s Country Cooking in Barnegat (Warren Grove) New Jersey

We are out in Warren Grove (Barnegat) for number two Lucille’s Country Cooking at 1496 Main St, Barnegat, NJ 08005 “The food has always been incredibly good”

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1. Shut Up and Eat in Toms River, New Jersey

The number one spot in Ocean County, based on Yelp reviews, is Shut Up and Eat at 804 Main St, Toms River, NJ 08753 “Best breakfast I've had in a long time”

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