The Local Market & Kitchen
Ship Bottom, NJ · Cafe
- Address
- The Local Market & Kitchen, 604 Central Ave, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
- Phone
- (609) 342-0061
- Website
- www.localmarketlbi.com
- Status
- Closed · Opens 7 AM
The Local Market & Kitchen is a restaurant located in Ship Bottom, NJ. It is one of 31 restaurants listed in Ship Bottom. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Ship Bottom city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #16 of 31 restaurants in Ship Bottom. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
About The Local Market & Kitchen
LOCALLY SOURCED x CRAFTED WITH LOVEOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!Stop by our one-stop shop! Our market is filled with specialty drinks, grab-and-go items, gourmet prepared foods, a fully stocked bakery, and extraordinary coffee drinks. We have something for... More
Hours
| Saturday | 7 AM–5 PM |
Customer Reviews
This charming café offers a clean and inviting atmosphere both inside and on their outdoor patio. While pricing is somewhat high, the freshness of the food and coffee is evident. Vegan and gluten-free options are offered. The staff demonstrates exceptional friendliness and approachability, making this the perfect little spot to catch a quick bite.
Always a great experience here. The staff are very helpful and the food is amazing. The shrimp roll is so good, and there is always such a nice variety of drinks. I like that it is in close proximity to the beach and they have a clean bathroom. Even when it is crowded, they keep the line moving and know how to manage everything. There is always a wide selection of baked goods and other snacks. All the food that you order from the counter is very good. The fries were a bit soggy once, but other than that, we have never had a bad experience.
Stopped in for a coffee and bfadt sammy. Everything was excellent. The ordering line/paying line was a little confusing but everything moved quickly. Tried the Cinnamon Bun Latte and The Fat Local breakfast sandwich - bacon, pork roll, turkey sausage, egg, cheese, and hash brown served on everything bagel. Yum! Def check this place out when in town.
We were visiting family and looking for a breakfast spot on the island, so we decided to give this place a try. Be prepared, it’s extremely busy and can feel a bit overwhelming. It wasn’t clear where lines started or which areas were for ordering vs. pickup, which made the experience a little stressful. Unfortunately, the person who took our order seemed visibly unhappy to be there and wasn’t particularly friendly. Seriously had way too much attitude. (We were there on 8/12 around 10:30 am.) As a mom of two young kids spending $50 on breakfast and lattes, a bit of courtesy would’ve gone a long way. The food and drinks were fine, but the service left a lot to be desired. Based on service alone I won't be back.
Very long wait process, but can attest the wait was worth it! It’s definitely a local town favorite as it took about close to 20 minutes just to get inside. There is some confusion about which side of the building to order things as they have an express option on one side that doesn’t necessarily sell all things. We opted to go indoors, which gave us better visualizations on what they had, and once you’re inside you should have someone wait in the next line for check out and then go over and get your breakfast sandwich, cold drinks, or anything from the deli. Tons of options to choose from that you’ll see as you pass by the counter in the checkout line and everything tasted so good.
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