10 Best Cafes near Barnegat Light

“We are regulars at the Surf City location. This location is nice if you are in the north end of the island and you just want to grab a coffee. Most of the baked goods are a bit dry. Any seating is sparse and outdoors - and in the sun. Always wondered why Viking Village doesn't invest in more seating and shaded areas. It would make this place so much more enjoyable!“

“I have absolutely loved everything!!“

“I got the cinnamon butter toast with fruit and it was great other than the random flavor of onion in parts of it. I think maybe the same knife was used after an onion to cut the banana in my meal. It’s not the end of the world but definitely took away from how good it could have been! The same flavor of onion traveled into the fruit cup which was just banana and blueberry.“

“Pompano Beach HYB was our go to every morning on vacation. Smiling staff knew our name and our order every day. Yummy coffee, too! Highly recommend.“

“Excellent lobster roll. All knuckle and claw meat lightly tossed in mayo with a bit of celery in a delicious fluffy bun. Fairly priced considering the cost of lobster $32.

The grilled cheese for my daughter was also great. And my iced coffee too!“

“What a gem on LBI! Great establishment! Awesome food! The staff are a bunch of hard working fun folks! Stop in for a latte, lunch or dinner. You will not be disappointed!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“I had my first visit to Birdy’s two years ago and became a fan on day one. The atmosphere is tranquil, something I savor, and the food is delicious. The avocado toast is a star, the lobster roll is filled with large pieces of lobster and the fresh lemonade hits the mark. My favorite is the BLT on sour dough bread- simple perfection. I have introduced Birdy’s to my daughters and we consider it our “go to” for a “ladies only “ brunch.“

“I’ve been coming to JT’s bagels since they opened and it’s literally the only place where I’ll get a bagel from! Consistency is key. I moved away 5 years ago and I’m officially back in Jersey for good and they’re still as perfect as I remember them! I would literally crave them. My 3 year old was born in Hawaii, a little local boy. He had his first ever, Jersey bagel from JTs and LOVED it! Needless to say, this is the best place to get your bagels from!“

“This cafe serves a nice breakfast and portions are huge. I wish they could get the orders right, though. Yesterday a sandwich was missing, today the avocado which is addn'l $2.50 was missing. Sheesh!“

“Okay, I think I officially found my new favorite spot. I went to Dolce Bagel for the first time on Tuesday and loved it so much that I was back again by Thursday. 😂

On Tuesday, I asked the girl at the counter for recommendations and she suggested the iced vanilla honey latte. I am NOT usually a honey person, so I probably never would have ordered it on my own, but I am SO glad I listened to her because it was honestly one of the best coffees I’ve ever had. I have been thinking about it ever since — hence why I was back two days later specifically for another one!

I also got an everything bagel with veggie cream cheese, which was amazing, and tried their lunch special — a gyro with such a fun twist. It was served on this delicious garlic ciabatta-style bread with broccoli rabe, fried onions, fried peppers and chipotle mayo. It had a little kick to it and was SO good. I never would have thought to make a gyro that way, but it worked perfectly. Definitely don’t overlook their lunch specials!

When I went back today, I got my new coffee obsession again and another everything bagel with veggie cream cheese. Their bagels are EXACTLY what you want a bagel to be — incredibly soft and chewy on the inside with the perfect texture and seasoning on the outside.

And I have to mention the cheesecake cones. Those things should actually be illegal. 😂 They are THAT good. If you see them, just get one. Don't even think about it.

Beyond how good the food and coffee are, the customer service is next level. Everyone is genuinely happy, friendly and willing to talk to you and make recommendations. You don’t feel rushed or like you’re bothering anyone — they actually seem to enjoy helping you find something you’ll love.

Two visits in three days and I’m officially a die-hard fan. 😂 I have a feeling Dolce Bagel is about to become a 2–3 times-a-week habit for me. Amazing food, AMAZING coffee, dangerously good cheesecake cones, and even better people. Cannot recommend this place enough!“