Shut Up and Eat
804 Main St, Toms River
(732) 349-4544
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Cash only. No credit cards. The food was good. In my opinion, home fries are "meh", but everything else was on par.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I ordered a cheese burger with Fries. Order took a long time to come out and then the fries were luke warm. Burger was okay. They also charge for water. No tap just bottled. The staff was very friendly and walls are covered with quirky signs and paraphernalia. If you want a better burger and fries go to Burger 25 right up the street.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Food was fine. It's like a little diner with a nostalgic homey sort of feel It's not real big, but has easy access and lots of parking.
Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly, family friendly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Drove 20 minutes to get here, and it’s cash only. I’m not going to pay an atm fee just so they can grab a little more off me. The food looked great, but making eating there onerous for their guests is a quick nope from me.
Also, having been the victim of an ATM skimmer at an establishment like this in the past, I only trust bank ATM’s. For those saying “they have an ATM inside,” that’s just as off-putting as the fact that they’re cash-only in the first place. I don’t care if their food is amazing—I’m not risking a potentially compromised on-premises ATM just for some (admittedly great-looking) French toast. The rest of you might, but this is 2025, and I haven’t carried cash with me since 2005. I’m not going to start just because a business can’t be bothered to work in a way that’s convenient and respectful of their customers.
But that’s me, and I truly do hope that their food is as good as people say, and that people who aren’t worried about that stuff enjoy their time there! Aside from this one regrettable choice, their food looks good and people seem to like it. It’s just too bad I can’t find out for myself. :/
Service: 1
The food was deserving of 3 stars but the service ruined the experience.
Walking in the hostess was rude not smiling not greeting just your party is t here you can sit and wait over there. When we did get a table we were squished in and there was another table right on the side of ours they were ready to sit. When we ordered water to drink why weren’t we told they only have bottled water at $2 and change a bottle. We walked out. The manager wasn’t concerned nor did she stop us to ask why. Never again and we will not recommend your business to anyone.
Atmosphere: 1
Very friendly food was very good but the owner made me feel rushed.
Atmosphere: 4
We lived in Lakewood for over 30 years, moved to Florida 8 years ago. I wish we knew about this place before we moved! Great wait staff, food was excellent!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great down to earth restuarant with a home vibe. Food was great and staff very friendly. Bring cash for the check and veteren charity they support
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cash only is ridiculous. It's 2024 get real. And extremely extremely rude! I'll take my card elsewhere. Never ever stepping foot in that dump again.
Restaurantji Recommends
Early appointment in Toms River this morning and we stopped by for breakfast after. My husband ordered the corned beef hash and eggs and I got Canadian bacon, tots, with scrambled eggs and pumpkin pancakes to share. The food was just perfect, it felt like home. Cozy atmosphere and our server was the best. I regret not introducing ourselves before we left as he did take care of us. We will definitely be returning. If you’re in the area, we highly recommend you stop by.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped for breakfast as we traveled to NYC.
Joe was amazing to meet. He asked us to write cards for veterans and runs a charity to help others.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly a great place to eat. The waiter and employees were awesome. Food was delicious and reasonably priced.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing home made food! The staff make it so fun too! I would recommend!!! Great with the kiddos too! CASH ONLY
Kid-friendliness: Has a kid menu and fun to look around
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Strawberry & Banana Stuffed French Toast, Sloppy Mess Under Messy Brekkies
Very good place,reasonable priced,would recommend, everything was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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