I'm deeply disappointed with my recent experience at Varsity Inn. I arrived with my fully trained and clearly identified service animal, who assists me with a medical condition. Despite calmly explaining the legal rights surrounding service animals, the staff/owner refused us entry, claiming "no pets allowed." This is not only incorrect--it's a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Businesses are legally required to allow service animals that are trained to perform tasks related to a person's disability. The refusal showed a clear lack of training and understanding of the law, as well as a lack of basic compassion and respect. What makes this even more frustrating is that the restaurant has a sign right on the door that says "Service Animals Only". Clearly, they understand the law well enough to post it, but not enough to actually follow it. The hypocrisy and lack of proper staff training are extremely concerning. I had been looking forward to dining here (again as we were allowed to dine with my service dog here the year before) but instead left feeling humiliated and frustrated. I hope the owner takes this seriously and educates their staff so no one else has to go through this experience. Until then, I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone--especially those in the disability community. We left and walked a few blocks over to "Hooked on Breakfast" where we were more than welcome and enjoyed an amazing breakfast. UPDATE: Part of his answer to me review on yelp "It’s left up to the establishment to watch the behavior of the animal and the owner to make their best judgment if the animal is assisting with a disability." I guess I didn't look disabled enough. Service animals are protected by federal law. You don't have the right to "guess" if someone looks disabled.
Stacy Cortese
Disappointed and Discriminated – Denied Entry Due to My Service Animal
I’m deeply disappointed with my recent experience at Varsity Inn. I arrived with my fully trained and clearly identified service animal, who assists me with a medical condition. Despite calmly explaining the legal rights surrounding service animals, the staff/owner refused us entry, claiming “no pets allowed.”
This is not only incorrect—it’s a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Businesses are legally required to allow service animals that are trained to perform tasks related to a person's disability. The refusal showed a clear lack of training and understanding of the law, as well as a lack of basic compassion and respect.
What makes this even more frustrating is that the restaurant has a sign right on the door that says “Service Animals Only”. Clearly, they understand the law well enough to post it, but not enough to actually follow it.
The hypocrisy and lack of proper staff training are extremely concerning.
I had been looking forward to dining here (again as we were allowed to dine with my service dog here the year before) but instead left feeling humiliated and frustrated.
I hope the owner takes this seriously and educates their staff so no one else has to go through this experience.
Until then, I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone—especially those in the disability community.
We left and walked a few blocks over to “Hooked on Breakfast” where we were more than welcome and enjoyed an amazing breakfast.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Joshua Leuschner
This place has the best breakfast in the town. It is definitely worth the time to go there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Genovese
We've eaten at VI several times but not recently. The portions were hardy, the service was good. The flavors were ok. Breakfast quality is dependent on who's cooking it usually. Place needs a good cleaning.
Michael Shoudy
For some reason it took me 19 years of being in OC to finally go here this morning. What a place! Can’t wait to come back. Big portions of delicious food and extremely nice staff. Can’t ask for anything more. Definitely want to try sitting in the window area seats next time
On a side note, I love how this place defends its staff in the negative reviews.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beth Mugford
Excellent food, great portions. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C Hallowell
Get an omelette!! Delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bobbi Brace
Best breakfast spot in Ocean City
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ali Jaquay
Great food, great atmosphere, great service. I have to come here once a year when visiting ocean city
Pretty weak breakfast sandwich one piece of pork roll it tastes fine but it’s on a very plain bagel I’ve made better ones at home when I’m in Jersey I expect a phenomenal bagel it was also $3 extra to upgrade to a fruit cup $13 for a little fruit cup and the sandwich
Mike Brenner
Great service in a nice atmosphere. Very casual and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria Falu-Rodriguez
I stop by for a pick up of my favorite Tomato Soup.
Food: 5
John Stillwaggon
Good choice for breakfast. I got an omelette with pork roll. Delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frenite
The Varsity Inn is an Ocean City breakfast staple. The environment is upbeat with college sports pennants adorning the walls. They have a good sized breakfast menu, and I ordered the a special that included two eggs, two pancakes, two bacon strips, and a sausage link. It was a nice portion and tasted very good. I really enjoyed my meal. There’s a reason why this restaurant gets very crowded. I highly recommend a breakfast at The Varsity Inn.
I'm deeply disappointed with my recent experience at Varsity Inn. I arrived with my fully trained and clearly identified service animal, who assists me with a medical condition. Despite calmly explaining the legal rights surrounding service animals, the staff/owner refused us entry, claiming "no pets allowed." This is not only incorrect--it's a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Businesses are legally required to allow service animals that are trained to perform tasks related to a person's disability. The refusal showed a clear lack of training and understanding of the law, as well as a lack of basic compassion and respect. What makes this even more frustrating is that the restaurant has a sign right on the door that says "Service Animals Only". Clearly, they understand the law well enough to post it, but not enough to actually follow it. The hypocrisy and lack of proper staff training are extremely concerning. I had been looking forward to dining here (again as we were allowed to dine with my service dog here the year before) but instead left feeling humiliated and frustrated. I hope the owner takes this seriously and educates their staff so no one else has to go through this experience. Until then, I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone--especially those in the disability community. We left and walked a few blocks over to "Hooked on Breakfast" where we were more than welcome and enjoyed an amazing breakfast. UPDATE: Part of his answer to me review on yelp "It’s left up to the establishment to watch the behavior of the animal and the owner to make their best judgment if the animal is assisting with a disability." I guess I didn't look disabled enough. Service animals are protected by federal law. You don't have the right to "guess" if someone looks disabled.
Disappointed and Discriminated – Denied Entry Due to My Service Animal
I’m deeply disappointed with my recent experience at Varsity Inn. I arrived with my fully trained and clearly identified service animal, who assists me with a medical condition. Despite calmly explaining the legal rights surrounding service animals, the staff/owner refused us entry, claiming “no pets allowed.”
This is not only incorrect—it’s a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Businesses are legally required to allow service animals that are trained to perform tasks related to a person's disability. The refusal showed a clear lack of training and understanding of the law, as well as a lack of basic compassion and respect.
What makes this even more frustrating is that the restaurant has a sign right on the door that says “Service Animals Only”. Clearly, they understand the law well enough to post it, but not enough to actually follow it.
The hypocrisy and lack of proper staff training are extremely concerning.
I had been looking forward to dining here (again as we were allowed to dine with my service dog here the year before) but instead left feeling humiliated and frustrated.
I hope the owner takes this seriously and educates their staff so no one else has to go through this experience.
Until then, I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone—especially those in the disability community.
We left and walked a few blocks over to “Hooked on Breakfast” where we were more than welcome and enjoyed an amazing breakfast.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
This place has the best breakfast in the town. It is definitely worth the time to go there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've eaten at VI several times but not recently. The portions were hardy, the service was good. The flavors were ok. Breakfast quality is dependent on who's cooking it usually. Place needs a good cleaning.
For some reason it took me 19 years of being in OC to finally go here this morning. What a place! Can’t wait to come back. Big portions of delicious food and extremely nice staff. Can’t ask for anything more. Definitely want to try sitting in the window area seats next time
On a side note, I love how this place defends its staff in the negative reviews.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food, great portions. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Get an omelette!! Delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best breakfast spot in Ocean City
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great atmosphere, great service. I have to come here once a year when visiting ocean city
A great Breakfast spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Pretty weak breakfast sandwich one piece of pork roll it tastes fine but it’s on a very plain bagel I’ve made better ones at home when I’m in Jersey I expect a phenomenal bagel it was also $3 extra to upgrade to a fruit cup
$13 for a little fruit cup and the sandwich
Great service in a nice atmosphere. Very casual and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I stop by for a pick up of my favorite Tomato Soup.
Food: 5
Good choice for breakfast. I got an omelette with pork roll. Delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Varsity Inn is an Ocean City breakfast staple. The environment is upbeat with college sports pennants adorning the walls. They have a good sized breakfast menu, and I ordered the a special that included two eggs, two pancakes, two bacon strips, and a sausage link. It was a nice portion and tasted very good. I really enjoyed my meal. There’s a reason why this restaurant gets very crowded. I highly recommend a breakfast at The Varsity Inn.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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