Barnegat Light is one of NJ's most underrated towns, located far down the Jersey Shore away from the hustle and bustle of the boardwalks. But hungry diners come streaming into the little town every morning for one reason - to get a taste of the pancakes at Mustache Bill's diner. This quirky diner not only has some of the best pancakes in New Jersey, but its short-order cooks have been delighting visitors for years by shaping the pancake batter into unique shapes. The rest of the menu delivers as well, but this one-of-a-kind dinner and a show is the kind of experience you can only get in New Jersey.
From the outside, Mustache Bill's looks like your everyday Jersey Shore diner - but there's a reason it's packed every morning. This is the most unique and delicious dining experience on the Jersey shore.
The classic diner interior will take you right back to the 1950s, and the short-order cooks here are masters of the art of breakfast.
The pancakes are light, fluffy, and just sweet enough. Make sure to get them with one of the restaurant's more unique sides like taylor ham or grits.
The real highlight here is the pancake designs, made to order on the griddle and delighting kids and grownups since opening day.
The standard design is the mustache pancake, a clever homage to the restaurant's name - but they can do so much more.
Some of these designs are so intricate that you'll think you must be eating in a restaurant owned by a retired artist!
Not in the mood for pancakes? Mustache Bill's is also known for its loaded omelets stuffed with your choice of dozens of toppings.
You're right by the sea, so it's no surprise that at lunchtime, fried fish and seafood is the way to go here! The fried fish sandwich and clam strips are two of the highlights.
Have you eaten at Mustache Bill's Diner down at the Jersey Shore? Let us know your thoughts about the best pancakes in New Jersey in the comments section - and make sure to let us know what your special request was shaped like! If you're planning to make the trip to Barnegat Light, make sure to visit Mustache Bill's website and Facebook page. For another hidden gem in New Jersey, check out this humble chicken shack.
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