The Chicken or the Egg

The Chicken or the Egg is a fun, fantastic eatery with a huge menu that caters to every taste. Famous for Buffalo Wings, the menu also boasts award winning breakfasts, fast take-out, and early birds every day. Best of all, The Chicken or the Egg is open 24/7 during the summer!

9 / 10
465
ratings
  • Phone

    (609) 492-3695

  • Website

    492fowl.com

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  • Type

    Diner

Address

207 N Bay Ave Beach Haven , NJ 08008 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating No
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music No
Dining Options Take-out, Delivery
Parking Street
Restroom Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks BYO

Comments / 166


Keywords:

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Suzanne Silver

Try the "No Wait" app for parties of 6 and under. Make sure you tell them in the notes the number in your party. The app worked well , and texted us when table was ready but wrong number of peeps.

Jason Andrew

Always friendly service with some great comfort food . The wings are among the best I've had. One of the few (only?) 24 hour joints on the Island .

Brian

ask for a sample of the Ludicrous sauce that they use for their wing challenge. they give you a drop with a toothpick. keep it away from eyes and kids! unless you're crazy that is all you need.

Fiona Heathyeats

Everyone loves Chegg, and the amount of people on line always amazes me. Yet, my experience seems to differ from most. I personally hated it. Food & service was bad, and all for a 2 hour long wait !

Jennifer Wu

Porkolator omelet is a meat lovers must have! Along with a plate of wings - crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. You'll want to try everything on the menu.

Heather S.

Great breakfasts and the pancakes are scrumptious! Fried chicken is good, too! Super long wait , so go between 3:00 and 5:00 pm to avoid the long lines at the regular meal times.

Justin F

If you are coming to LBI to visit bring milk since food stores here are over inflated. The ludicrous are only spicy on the lips. Eating 6+ at least will leave you with firebutt for about three days.

Matt Lindenberg

I get the Veggie Wings with Zapper sauce - they're hot, but have real flavor and not just heat. The wings at your desired heat are a must.

Santosh

Chicken or the Egg is the after bar food spot in LBI. Obviously the chicken fingers or wing are a must, the hot sauces are great though. Try the challenge as seen on Man v Food!

Andy "Laz" Laszlo

This is a tradition each year for my family and friends. A nice friendly dinner with my fam, and a nice slurred after joe pops 3:21am wing binge. <33333

Kathy Candeletti

Chegg last wing nite tonite....boo hoo....till next april, 2018...will miss the wonderfull staff and the delicious food. Have a wonderful winter!! Miss you guys already!!!!!

Sean

Ludicrous sauce is legendary in certain circles as a prank war ace in the hole. Pick up a bottle and if anyone ever does you wrong slip them a drop in some food and wait for the reaction.

Terri

Love, love, love this place. You have GOT to order wings . Awesome. I wish they could be open all year.

Doug D.

Decent breakfast with a good selection to choose from. A few steps up from a dinner . Lines to get into the place can be daunting especially in season.

Mary Ann Everitt-Gutchigian

Use the app to get in line before you go. It may take 2 hours to get in! Don't go the hot wing challenge it is BRUTAL!

Travel Channel

On Man v Food, Adam Richman tried the Ludicrous Wings Challenge -- 12 jumbo wings soaked in a spicy sauce .

Cindy O'Connor

Recommend all the food! Also use to no-wait app to hold your place in line

Alexis Marie Designs

Ok so...you have to try their wings since they are what these guys are known for! They're open 24/7 in the summer but change hours in the off season. Chatch'em before they close for the winter!

Robert Reeg

If they give you a wait longer then 45 min stay the food is worth it. Go to the shops around it for a little while you wait trust me you don't want to miss out

Georgina O.

I constantly crave the beesting wings but the dragon burger is pretty awesome also. If you can't choose just get both

janine ephault

By far a Fav... and Luv the Yogurt , Amazing Fresh Berries and granola !!!! Totally filling, but light!!!! I'm addicted 2 it...

Kathy Candeletti

JUST LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE...STAFF , THE FOOD..EVERYTHING IS AWESOME..SO ARE THE OWNERS! M & S!!

Bill Mitlehner

Just about everything. So much variety, good prices and tasty food. Can keep everyone happy.

John Christiano

Buffalo Chicken Wings - Many different sauces. Big wings , not the puny ones you get at most restaurants . Breaded or naked. .

Steven Zimmerman

Killer beesting every time. It's absolutely amazing. If you're looking for something new though, give the new "Swamp Sauce" a try

Christopher Saroka

Delicious comfort food . You go here to EAT. Famous chicken wing sauces .

Elizabeth Williams

Open 24/7! The crabby omelette is mouth watering along with with home fries surprise!

Brian Anderson

Get the wings and a bread bowl filled with New England Clam Chowder !!!

Christine Giaco Nardi

Great food, great prices and the best wings . Love the sloppy nachos and it bring your own bottle.

Mark Neurohr-Pierpaoli

Try the Breaded Wings , Ludicrous Hot Sauce - Ludicrous wings at the Chegg (via @Foodspotting)

Jason Moriber

Try the santos and the beesting wings . Sloppy fries if you're hungry. Veronica is the best guide. Ask her for assistance.

maddie giquinto

the California Turkey Burger is bomb as hell!!!

Melissa Bowman

Wings are awesome! Nacho 's salad and eggs are great to!

Chris McManus

Everything on the menu is good

Kristen Cladek

Don't get the pulled pork sandwich ! Very fatty. Get the chicken wings and the cheese steak , really good!

Ann Rogers

Bounced back nicely after Sandi. Breakfast is great regardless what you order you will not be disappointed.

Olivia Slutsky

A must when in LBI. Such tasty wings .

Peter Palumbo

Some of the best wings I've ever had. Worth the wait.

Dana Fritchie

Love the vegetarian wings with their own Honey BBQ SAUCE.

Robert Noel

An awesome place. .. A must visit when you are on LBI!

Tiago Sardeli

Original hot breaded wings ... Best wings on earth!!

Corrine

Love the food the staff is great!!! A must come when in the island

Trisha Clay

Great coffee . Wonderful bacon . A great place for breakfast !

Nicole

Get the breaded wings ! You may have to wait a while for a table but they're worth it.

Carol S

Awesome food not too expensive ...great any time

Mitch Rozetar

Chicken finger platter (covered in Beesting) with cheese fries or the Fat Chegg ... absolute food heaven.

Larry✅

I don’t know what it is about this place, their chicken is amazing ! Do not order it Togo though. It taste like crap if it sits in the box for a good amount of time.

Beth Geller

Goshdarnwich or sunrise BLT or any omelette and of course wings !!!

Christopher Saroka

Great breakfast food and fried goodness.

Rosie Simon

A must! Especially late night not only for great wings but people watching at 3am is hysterical! Also have vegi nuggets!

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