Lucille's Country Cooking

All the staff are very friendly and helpful. The corned beef hash was delicious. Crispy and not greasy
Biscuits and gravy were yummy
Grits were slightly bland and could have been more creamy.
I will definitely be back next time I am in the area
Our server was very friendly and helpful. Never rushed us, and answered all our questions. We felt like regulars.
Kudos to the staff

Living in coastal southern New Jersey we have tons of breakfast options. Which one tops our list? Yup. Lucille's! We love the food, we love the atmosphere, we love the staff, and we love the sense of feeling like we're a part of something really special. It's our favorite breakfast place by leaps and bounds. But wait! There's more! There are insanely good pies that are freshly baked daily! I love coconut custard pie, and without a doubt, Lucille's coconut custard pie is the very best that I have ever had. Lucille's is a bit on the small side, and it tends to get crowded. So shhhh. Let's keep Lucille's our little secret. Expert level server Kim is awesome.

What a wonderful place. Old school eatery for breakfast & lunch with outstanding food and extraordinary service at perfect prices. In addition, daily specials , baked goods and more.

Highly Recommend

My wife and I had breakfast at Lucille's for the first time and we can't wait to go back. The service was fantastic. They really make you feel like family. Anyone can do eggs and toast, but if you come here you must try the biscuits and gravy. We also took home a peach pie and it's the best pie I've ever had in my life. So do yourself a favor and stop here for breakfast or lunch. Don't let distance be an excuse, we live an hour and a half away. This place is legendary.

The service and food is delicious. They have a nice decor. Dine with the Jersey Devil in the Pines. They also have Jersey Devil t-shirts and mugs .

Great, small eatery with friendly staff and amazing food. Definitely worth the stop, or the trip, to this hidden gem! Try the toasted sticky bun, you won't be disappointed! Will definitely be going back here for sure, which seems to be what happens with many who eat here - the restaurant has tons of regulars which is always a great sign!

This place was good. Their Taylor ham egg and cheese sandwich was perfect. The cinnamon thing I got was pretty good it was topped with walnuts. My wrap was ok. The lettuce was wilted from it being grilled and it could have used sauce like balsamic dressing or mayo. The place was packed when we went, but we hope it won't be as bad when all the beach goers leave after this season. I would go back.

I had a great time driving through the Jersey Pines and stopped by for breakfast. The staff was friendly, the food great and the atmosphere of quiet country living amazing! Even bought a “I ate with the Jersey Devil” shirt! Thank you for making my stay enjoyable…

539 is a nice little road that cuts from middle part of New Jersey to Egg Harbor, Atlantic City. It's a diagonal route that pass by the largest pine forest in the US. And on this great country drive, is this 4.8 Google star restaurant that many of the great YouTubers all have given their review.

I'm not famous. This restaurant is. This is the star on route 539. Stop by and have a meal and have one of the best Americana cuisine.

Chilli... Corn beef hash... must eat.

If you crave mouth watering, down-home country cooking, Lucille’s Country Cooking is the FIRST place and in my opinion, the only place you should come! It stands on Main, country like/ county road in Barnegat Twp. set in a very country surrounding. So not only is the food down home country but so is it’s surroundings and environment. It feels like you’ve left NJ and went down south! Absolutely proud that it actually is in Southern NJ or as we say South Jersey. You can sit outside on the covered patio, or umbrella covered picnic tables or inside. Just about any dish you try is absolutely savory and you can taste the home country cooking. Their portions are generous and prices are fair for the portions and experience you have. They are a family run place and open from 8am-2pm Tues-Sunday. They also bake fresh homemade pies and desserts for purchase to take out as well as sell the famous Jersey Devil Merchandise. I had the biscuits and gravy meal that I can happily say was the BEST homemade biscuits and gravy I’ve had that includes having had down south and even at the most classic diners. Every element of this dish is home-made from the fresh baked biscuits, shredded home fries, the whole fresh sausage and homemade gravy. My party also indulged in a BLT sandwich with fries and a fresh made to order omelet with tomatoes, peppers and onions, gluten free toast and home fries. Don’t forget to have a steaming hot cup of coffee there too. If you’re into four wheeling and off road Jeep mudding/riding, come on by with your vehicle. They welcome you with open arms and plenty of parking. It’s also a hot spot for classic cars and Harleys!

Very small breakfast and lunch spot that has amazing food. Very friendly service, popular among locals. Jersey Omelette is one of the best Omelettes I have ever had, Very cheesy! We had to wait a while, the restaurant is tiny, but worth the wait. Cash or venmo only. ATM on site but was out of service. Scrapple was delicious, cooked to perfection. We come every year when in the neighborhood.

This joint is the real deal! My wife and I stopped by today for lunch. First, our server was awesome and the place's vibe had just the right amount of Piney attitude! :) I had the Jersey Devil Cheese Steak w/fries. My wife had the turkey platter. We shared a piece blueberry pie w/vanilla ice cream. Everything was more then delicious. We wound up taking half our lunches home, they were that big and filling. I can't wait to go back and try breakfast. Oh, as first timers, we took the customary pic in front of the Jersey Devil statue out front. Awesome experience.

Pork roll and cheddar omelette. Perfect.
Fast friendly service
Brought home some pies for later

This was the first time for me eating here. We had a great lunch.

This local gem has been a family business for decades. If you’re in Ocean County you ABSOLUTELY have to make it a point to stop here! The food is fantastic, the vibe is wonderful , the staff is soo good and so fun! There’s a reason that Anthony Bourdain stopped here, did it an episode here and love this place. I think you will too!

Stopped by on the way to AC and it was a homey little spot. Seriously the best pancakes I've had in a while. And for the price definitely more than worth it! Def recommend stopping in and grabbing a bite when driving thru the pine barrens.

It's not a very big place but it was really nice inside and it really felt like home. It's really nice to have breakfast at smaller places like this that make you feel welcome and part of the family. The cooking is always done with love and care and it was of course delicious. It is sort of in the middle of nowhere, but worth the drive.

Quaint restaurant with great food. The service is fantastic, and extremely friendly. Definitely going back.

Well worth the drive. They are only open 8-2 everyday, but the food is delicious and the portions are huge.

Great spot delicious corned beef hash plate. Good prices, nice people. Local home feeling spot. If you are in the area make a stop and check out the awesome jersey devil carved statue

Lucille's has fantastically friendly service, very genuinely caring and generous with coffee refills. There was some great corn beef hash and yummy sausage & gravy biscuits with large portions at very reasonable prices.