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Uncle Will's Pancake House

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402 reviews#1 of 54 Restaurants in Beach Haven$$ - $$$AmericanVegetarian FriendlyVegan Options
3 S Bay Ave, Beach Haven, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008-1706+1 609-492-2514Website
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Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

1. Love this place
1. Love this place
"Been coming here for years and the food is great, servers are friendly"
lferraiola
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2. Excellent breakfast
2. Excellent breakfast
"Freshly prepared breakfast was fabulous . Healthy choices"
monetsvilla123
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3. Family, Food, And Fun!!
3. Family, Food, And Fun!!
"simply the friendliest most enjoyable place "
Littlepumpkin29
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About
2017 Marks Tom's 23rd year as the proprietor of Uncle Will's. In 1996, Margie came to Beach Haven. She worked as a hostess the summer of 1996 and soon after Tom & she started dating. They married in 1999 and have been working side by side at Uncle Will's ever since. Along with the ever growing and changing Uncle Will's staff/family, they have maintained the original charm of Uncle Will's & have added some updates (including dinner in 2007!) That have helped Uncle Will's to be a mainstay in town & a special place for families to return to each year when they vacation on LBI. When Sandy hit in October, 2012, Uncle Will's was flooded by over four feet of water. It was a sad & devastating event
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
American
FEATURES
Reservations, Parking Available, Free Wifi, Takeout, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Table Service, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, BYOB, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
Good food, inconsistent service.

First, there is NO social distancing at outdoor tables. Luckily they were not full when we were there (October) so we were able to sit two tables away from other diners. Food is good, but service is inconsistent. We arrived for lunch about 45 minutes...before closing. There was only one other table. Took 20 minutes for waitress to come take our order after we were seated. 25 minutes for food to come after ordering. Then 20 minutes to get the check. The pandemic makes for unprecedented times and we understand that, but we were one of only two tables. The people at the other table also noted the delay. The next day we went for breakfast, service (with the same waitress) was quick and attentive. The food was always good.More

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
Best Breakfast on LBI

We go to Uncle Wills just about every week. The food is great with lots of choices and the ability to “mix and match” the items of your meal. Kids love the pig theme. Wait staff is usually terrific. Part of the LBI experience.

Date of visit: October 2020
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thomass620, Owner at Uncle Will's Pancake House, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

Thank you!

Reviewed August 25, 2020 via mobile
Good breakfast

Outside dining and we were around the back they seem to try and accommodate everyone during these difficult times

Date of visit: August 2020
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thomass620, Owner at Uncle Will's Pancake House, responded to this reviewResponded August 26, 2020

Thank youbso much and thank you for understanding about our seating struggle.

Reviewed July 29, 2020
always a good start to the day

fine food, fine service indoors or outdoors. Always loved the indoor decor and cozy atmosphere. Look forward to next visit.

Date of visit: July 2020
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thomass620, Owner at Uncle Will's Pancake House, responded to this reviewResponded August 26, 2020

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed

Reviewed May 28, 2020 via mobile
Great breakfast stop

Everything is amazing on the menu. Did take out and it was perfect! Great place for breakfast! Yummmm

Date of visit: February 2020
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thomass620, Owner at Uncle Will's Pancake House, responded to this reviewResponded May 29, 2020

Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed

Reviewed May 24, 2020 via mobile
Delish Takeout

We were able to get take out breakfast that was just as delish as if we sat down. Also, the lobster salad sandwich on the new lunch menu is insanely good. Had to share.

Date of visit: May 2020
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thomass620, Owner at Uncle Will's Pancake House, responded to this reviewResponded May 29, 2020

Thank you sooo much

Reviewed May 24, 2020 via mobile
Best breakfast hands down.

This is my favorite place to eat. The staff is always attentive and friendly. I was happy to know that they were open for delivery and pickup. We ordered takeaway and the service was very fast and the food was delicious. It could not have...been a better experience during these crazy times.More

Date of visit: May 2020
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thomass620, Owner at Uncle Will's Pancake House, responded to this reviewResponded May 29, 2020

Thank you so much- glad you enjoyed and thank you for ordering

Reviewed May 17, 2020
Uncle Will's Has It Figured Out

Great breakfast menu and now maybe an even better lunch menu! Ordered takeout today and it was delivered very quickly and the food was hot and delicious. Uncle Will's has figured out how to service their patrons during these times. Can't wait for dinner to...be offered again. Thanks Uncle Wills!More

Date of visit: May 2020
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thomass620, Owner at Uncle Will's Pancake House, responded to this reviewResponded May 29, 2020

Thank you so very much- glad you enjoyed

Reviewed February 23, 2020 via mobile
Great breakfast

Ordered takeout breakfast from here on Friday morning. Was wonderful and very yummy. Wish they didn’t use styrofoam containers tho.

Date of visit: February 2020
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thomass620, Owner at Uncle Will's Pancake House, responded to this reviewResponded February 24, 2020

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed - we are still exploring other container options.

Reviewed December 9, 2019 via mobile
What a rip!

Prices in season do not reflect what you get - although the staff were very friendly and welcoming, it wasn’t worth the price.More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Thomas S, Owner at Uncle Will's Pancake House, responded to this reviewResponded December 10, 2019

Dear M1nd0s, Thank you for your kind words regarding our staff. We are so sorry that you did not enjoy your experience in regard to overall value. We pride ourselves in generous portions of top of the line fresh ingredients. Please send us your contact...More

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Response from MitchTheMinister | Reviewed this property |
Give them a call. They are super friendly.
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BKandCB
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Response from BKandCB | Reviewed this property |
So sorry about the above post about Austria; I have no idea how that got posted under Uncle Will's restaurant when it wasn't part of my review. Just ignore it!
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Cindy F
June 27, 2015|
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Response from Tatiana2144 | Reviewed this property |
The only gluten-free item on the menu is pancakes.
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