Browns Restaurant

Classic dessert-type donut shop (think a homemade, non-commercialized Duck Donuts). They keep it simple with the menu, but it's all that's needed. Hot, fresh, and made in front of you. Solid customer service and open atmosphere. On the boardwalk as well which is very cool. Expensive for a donut shop and cash only however--a bit detracting.

Classic OC breakfast place with good food and fair prices. The donuts are fresh and hot and very popular, too! Inside seating is tight and fills up fast so get there early to get seated.

I have to tell you I am not a donut lover. After having the honey glazed doughnut at Brown’s almost famous donuts since 1976. I am obsessed 🤩 There was a line down the boardwalk and I can see why. The donuts come out warm and are homemade. I am now a donut lover 🫶❤️🫶 Best donut I have ever had. I would line up anytime I am in Ocean City, NJ for their donuts! Yum 😋🍩

Really some of the best donuts! 🍩 ride your bikes down to the north end of the boardwalk and enjoy!!! You won’t regret it.

It was a little crowded in the restaurant, but that only reflects how yummy this place is! Known for their scrumptious donuts, they defintley live up to the hype and then some!

This is the best place to get old fashion homemade donuts on the ocean city island. They make them fresh, serve them hot, & are delicious. The line for take out donuts is long but I generally like to eat at the restaurant so the donuts are piping hot! If you want to eat there, getting there early is the best thing to do. Breakfast is good- but donuts are the star. They have vanilla, honey, cinnamon sugar, chocolate, plain, and powdered. (That is also in my preferred order!) You must try this place if you are on the island. I recommend riding bikes on the boardwalk to get here (if able) because you’ll have to be luck to find street parking by here!

Went here for the fresh donuts in the morning. They were hot and fresh, the cinnamon and sugar ones reminds the one you can find at a cider mill, in the fall of most cold weather states! All of them were tasty,i would eat here again!

Did we make a special trip to the Jersey shore for donuts? Hellz yeah! Could've devoured a dozen (before the gym and laundry.... it's a Shore stereotype joke). Honey glazed, long line that moves fast, last weekend of the season! Grab a cortado and head to the beach.

Tons of breakfast/lunch places on the island, but why not do Brown's for both... everyday! They don't miss on anything they do. And their donuts... Fuggedabluttit!!!!! I'm no donut connoisseur, but I'll challenge you to find a better donut at an incredible price! Brown's is a MUST stop on your culinary tour of Ocean City.

Returning to Brown's Donuts in Ocean City, NJ after more than a decade was like coming home. The family-loving hospitality that I remember so fondly is still very much alive, making each visit feel warm and welcoming. The incredible donuts, as delicious as ever, remain a testament to their unwavering quality and dedication. The same inviting atmosphere greets you as soon as you walk in, and the staff's genuine friendliness makes you feel like part of their family. Each bite of their perfectly crafted donuts brought back cherished memories, proving that some things really do stand the test of time. Brown's Donuts continues to be a beloved gem, where tradition and excellence are cherished. It's heartening to see that, even after all these years, they haven't missed a beat. If you're looking for a place with delicious treats and heartfelt service, Brown's Donuts is a must-visit.

Don't let the line deter you - it moves quickly and the best donuts around. You DONUT want to miss it

We got a donut sampler 6 pack to go. I liked $1.50 per donut. I liked the boardwalk. I liked the donuts. I have a new appreciation for hot donuts. I think the line can move faster.

We arrived at the beach early in the morning, beating the crowd and securing a prime spot. The bar top was a great choice, with friendly and attentive service that made us feel right at home. The cozy interior features a few tables and a bar top that seats about ten people, perfect for an intimate breakfast. Our food arrived quickly and piping hot from the open kitchen. The menu boasts a variety of breakfast options, including their famous donuts that we couldn't get enough of. We loved our time here and wished we could have taken a dozen more donuts for the road!

Ok first time here. So we ate in . I ordered the buffalo chicken cheesesteak with extra buffalo sauce with a side of fries. The sandwich was full and roll was good the disappointed part was the buffalo flavor and sauce. The sauce is mixed with oil not much flavor. The fries were rubbery. Other people I was with said the burger and wrap was good. The ambiance was good and the service was good

Only for donuts not breakfast Service: there was a bit of a wait which is a little odd in the off season but they were friendly and apologetic when we got it the front Food: we ordered everything off the menu and personal favorites were honey and cinnamon sugar Ambiance: quick, no frills, made to order donuts Parking: we've only gone here in the off season and there is generally parking at St. Charles Cost: CASH ONLY but they have an atm inside, donuts are 1.50 a piece Overall: if your looking for the classics done right this is the spot

The donuts are unbelievably delicious - hot out of the oven. Staff was very kind and attentive. The restaurant isn't big so it does feel very cramped - but that's ok.

Best place for breakfast and lunch on the boardwalk. Amazing fresh made donuts in the AM have us dreaming all year long of coming back. Don't sleep on a cheeseburger for lunch, one of my favorites - simple but delicious.

What isn't there to say about Browns? This is potentially the number one thing to do when visiting Ocean City. They are a true staple in the community and fully embrace both the local and tourist vibe. While they are known for their fresh baked donuts, they also have a pretty decent breakfast as well. If you can stay for both, I'd recommend it. Get there EARLY, and get there often. Most times, you'll see the line piled up down the boardwalk in both directions. They do a decent job of turning tables, so if you aren't in a rush, I'd say it's worth the wait. Enjoy the boardwalk and people watching that comes with it, and have a great breakfast!

We came here for donuts after hearing all the reviews. I was a little skeptical but these donuts were amazing. We ordered the honey and the cinnamon sugar donuts and they were great. This is a cash only place as well so just be mindful.

Perfect, old school donuts No frills or overly designed donuts....just pure and simple perfection Treat yourself and your friends and get a 6.Pack and eat whilst still warm Leave a tip because the Staff is awesome and friendly and nice to kids!

I would give 5 stars if we're just talking donuts here, because they're the best. This review is for inside dining. The poor menus are in serious need of lamination. They were just paper menus falling apart. Besides that though, our server was fabulous, the service was quick, and I was pleasantly surprised by the hotcakes. The scrambled egg was just okay. The best part of eating inside of course is the donuts. Fresh, hot, and the best part of Ocean City. I'm partial to chocolate and honey, but you can't go wrong with any variety. I don't mind waiting outside for these gems but once in a while it pays to relax and get them brought to you. I was craving a glass of milk with it but when I noticed it was $4 a glass I went with my water. No doubt prices have risen, that's eating on the beach. Cash only so be prepared.

The best donuts on OCNJ boardwalk! My husband brought back a dozen after a morning bike ride and we couldn't get enough. A must try!

These are the absolute best donuts ever! I crave them all year round. I'm not a donut person but Browns has got it goin on. You can't be in OC and not stop there. Staff is also very friendly. You've never had a donut until you've had Browns!!!

Only got the doughnuts but they were good. Only 2 flavors were over average and the others were pretty mid. We got them quick. They were really small and they apart easily. Also the line was huge.

Breakfast is pretty average, but BYOC (coffee), their coffee is so weak it's hard to tell whether it's their coffee or the tap water, however you go for the hot donuts that are hard to beat. My dad owned a restaurant for over 20+ years and always had a line at the counter for coffee to go which brought in a lot of business. He always said coffee is his best advertisement and Browns could be on another level if they had at least a medium strength and dark roast options.

Fresh donuts worth the wait. Large omelets. Good breakfast. Family atmosphere Family owned local small business

Still love this place. We stopped in for a Monday morning breakfast in mid-July and the donut line already went halfway down the boardwalk. There was no line for the counter however (about 7:30) Do not miss this place! If you get breakfast out only once in Ocean City, be sure to make it Brown's!

Delicious fresh donuts! But come early because there will be a line. They are fresh, hot, not too big, not too sweet. Just right!

This review is for their donuts only... love their donuts. Made fresh in the morning. Perfect stop during the morning bike ride on the boardwalk. Taste amazing! Affordable.

Great breakfast and doughnuts. It can get crowded but it's worth the wait. Friendly staff

The best donuts in Ocean City, NJ. They are made fresh when you order them. The line is worth the donuts. It is a must have when at the shore.

A staple on the boardwalk every time we go. In fact it's become a family tradition for me wake up early and take each of my kids there separately for a little special time. Love this place.

An Ocean City institution. Located on the boardwalk in the very northend and long lines are the norm. A very loyal and generational customer base.

Excellent breakfasts. Excellent donuts. Need I say more. A must go to in Ocean City, NJ

Been going to Browns since the 80's when we bought a home just two blocks away. Has been a favorite of ours and now our grown children. Simply the best doughnuts and breakfast spot in town. Honestly can not find another spot who serves up doughnuts anything like Browns. I was honored to meet the current owner when she saw me with an Allendale Bar and Grill sweatshirt on, as she grew up going there. It was a nice moment for both of us. Thank you Brown's.

You haven't had a donut until you have a Browns donut. You must and I REPEAT you must get the cinnamon sugar with the honey together on a doughnut. They are fresh, hot, amazing, and it will make your entire year. I am not even exaggerating.

Like everyone else has said, the donuts are unbeatable. Great flavors, and they make the donuts right in front of you so you know how fresh they really are. My only complaint is that they only take cash, and I didn't see this advertised anywhere outside, and we weren't told until after we had placed the order, the donuts were made, and we tried to pay with card. So we had to go back to our place, get cash, and come back to get the donuts. I guess on the island everyone knows this about Brown's, but people visiting OCNJ just for the day or week would have no idea, so it'd be great to have a sign letting people know.

Couldn't wait to take a picture before digging in! These are the best donuts in Ocean City. You have to wait in a little line but it took us about 10 minutes and everything was quick and easy. They stop serving donuts at 11:30am, so make sure you don't miss them! The donuts are petite, light and fluffy and full of flavor. They are served hot and you can see them coming out of the fryer if you look through the window. Highly recommend coming here in the morning before the heat gets too intense and enjoying with coffee!

The breakfast menu at Browns covers just about any breakfast appetite. They do breakfast very well but in the decades-old Brown's family tradition, be patient. It's always worth waiting for but you almost certainly will have to wait. The bigger line is outside on the boardwalk where crowds lineup early for the homemade fresh (and warm) donuts. Brown's is well known locally and by seasonal visitors as an exceptional morning stop during a bike ride or walk on the boardwalk. Fresh coffee and warm donuts - a nice way to start your day while looking out over the beach and ocean.

5 Star Donuts, 1 star for the restaurant, but the donuts are so good I'll round up to a 4. Let's be honest, you're here for the donuts, which are incredible. My biggest gripe with the restaurant is that they apparently just keep refilling the same ketchup bottles on the counters and tables season after season. Look under the lid of one of those ketchup bottles, and you may never want to eat ketchup again. I mentioned it to a server last year, and one year later still the same black moldy crust on the underside of the lid. Also, on my last visit at lunchtime I ordered a bacon cheeseburger. It was inexplicably served on the smallest plate in existence with no lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, etc., and the ketchup problem noted above. Not even close to worth $10 including tip. To make matters worse, it was a 90+ degree humid day with only one or two other patrons in the restaurant. After my burger, I wanted to order a water ice, while seated at the counter directly next to where they serve water ice and was told I have to go order the water ice from the window. There was no one in line at the window and the restaurant was empty. At that point I skipped the water ice and realized it's only honey and cinnamon donuts for me going forward.

We had our first experience with Brown's this summer and the donuts are to die for! There is always a line, but the wait is worth it. Absolutely delicious hot just-made-donuts. Don't miss out! Go to Browns when you're in OC!!!!!!!

#235 this is review is for their donuts ! There donuts are simply delightful! Omg I love donuts ! You walk up to the window with $$ in hand , waiting as you get jealous of everyone around you eating there donuts ! They have 6 choices I think. We order a dozen! Well the donuts are served fresh and warm , which adds to the delightfulness. You can watch them being made! They are cake like donuts , warm , a little crisp on the outside and as you bite nice and warm and soft in the inside! Ugh , I drive 45 minutes about 2x a month to get these donuts

Best doughnuts in Ocean City, period. Our son-in-law thinks they are the best anywhere. Great value for a shore location.

Found ourselves at Brown's early this (Sunday) morning around 9am. Rode our bikes over, parked them on the boardwalk and headed to the back of a 20+ person line. There were social distancing circles in place on the ground. (For the first 6 or 7 groups. Then you were on your own.) made it to the window after a reasonable wait. There were the following available flavors of fresh fried cake donuts: chocolate, vanilla, honey, powdered sugar, sugar and cinnamon and lastly plain. We ordered 12 donuts including 9 chocolate and 3 vanilla, then see ordered two coffees and two chocolate milks for the kiddos. I think they were $21. I rounded it up to $25 with top. Within just a moment, out popped a hinged styrofoam container full of hot deliciousness and the drinks. Made our way around the building and through a gravel lot to an area with some picnic tables and umbrellas to polish those babies off. Excellent, fresh, hot, delicious... don't know l, I'm out of adjectives. The coffee is just meh. If it's possible, I come here every time.

I had lunch here recently while visiting a friend who lives nearby. We had five people in our group - three vegetarians and two meat eaters. I had the pork roll and cheese sandwich which was quite small, but it was mighty and filled me up. My friend had a chicken salad wrap if I remember correctly. One of my daughters had a Caesar salad and shared some fries with me. My other daughter had fries and I really can't remember what else she had. Her BFF had a vegetarian burger. Everything was great and not too bad priced for being right there on the boardwalk. We didn't have any donuts this time, but they do have some of the best. Will definitely get some next time.

Absolutely splendid. The best way to describe these donuts are if angels could poop this is what it would taste like. Heavenly.

Excellent, old fashioned style luncheonette counter that ocean city had in several spots on the boardwalk years back. Like the Flanders had at one time. Great menu and by far the best donuts on the island.

Great donuts! I like the vanilla. We got coffee to go in the same line and Tommy added creamer as our hands were full! Thanks!

Go for the donuts, stay for the donuts, eat the yummy donuts. Depending on your tastes, these are the best donuts on the island.

Oh these are beatable. Very easily and very solidly beaten out right in OC. Browns donuts are greasy and often over cooked. It's because of how their are made. Get off the boardwalk to find the best donuts in OC.

Tucked away at the far end of the boardwalk rests OC's best donuts -- and possibly the best donuts on the east coast. Don't @ me until you've ordered a few -- sugar, chocolate, and vanilla, and tried them yourself. I'm betting you will become an instant disciple of the Brown's donut and dream of the time time you can pop that sweet goodness in your mouth. The rest of the diner experience is above average -- plenty of staples from waffles to pancakes to some Philly specials like scrapple and chipped beef , all served by nice elderly ladies who seem to have help start the joint in 1978. All of it is good, but the donuts are special.

We look forward to eating here every summer! Great family, friendly vibes, awesome service and the donuts definitely melt in your mouth. We got the cinnamon sugar ones and they were so fresh. So worth the wait!

By far the best donuts I have ever had! Usually I'm a donuts for dessert person but I would 100% recommend waking up to eat these hot first thing in the morning! They are best fresh and hot! The line can get a bit long but it is well worth the wait. The cinnamon sugar and honey were my favorite but you really cannot go wrong here! 10/10 - I would come every week if I lived in the area. Great outdoor socially distanced eating space as well!

Cant beat early morning donuts on the boardwalk. Given the current climate, the lines havnt been too bad but any other time you need to be here early to avoid or get a good place in line. Today we got 4 chocolate, 4 vanilla, 2 honey,, 2 cinnamon sugar. The donuts are made fresh due to how quickly they pump these bad boys out. When you pick up the box you can feel the heat radiating from these fluffy halos of goodness. When you down the container you are greeted by a packed house of donuts. Try to eat them asap because the glaze melts and gets sticky. Texturwise, they are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The glaze is just enough to let you taste whatever flavor you choose, but doesnt overpower the donut. My favorite was definately the honey. The crunch from the donut along with the sweet honey was the perfect bite. Definately worth the trip and is a nice treat to have while out during a morning walk. No we didnt eat the whole dozen, but it was tempting.

Get the honey glazed donuts. You won't regret it. I can't speak to the quality of the food as we've only ever gone there for donuts. Get your coffee elsewhere unless you are ok with crappy diner style coffee.

Great breakfast spot right on the boardwalk in Ocean City, NJ! Famous for their made-on-prem donuts, our group of 4 stopped in on a Saturday morning. Super friendly staff, large selection of omelets and specials, and of course the donuts. Seating is tightly packed, but everyone is very friendly. We were lucky in our timing not to have a wait, by the time we finished, there was a line of 10 or so outside. The server got our beverages and then took our order straight away. One of our party ordered two donuts, another a veggie omelet, and two of us got a special which included home fries, two eggs any style, choice of toast and a breakfast meat. We also ordered a couple of sides of scrapple to share. The portions were generous, cooked to order perfectly, and incredibly filling. The price was very reasonable (about$10 pp) and we all left very satisfied. Highly recommended if you're looking for a great breakfast spot while in town!

Came here Saturday after Labor Day around 8:30am just for take out donuts. Judging from other reviews I was eager to try these. The line was only 3 deep which shortly ballooned to 20 people in minutes. The guy in front of me remarked he never gets these donuts but decided to stop because the line was abnormally short. These donuts lived up to the hype. About $1 each or $5.25 for 1/2 dozen. These were excellent. Had the honey, chocolate dipped and cinnamon sugar. Lived up to the hype. Kids enjoyed them. Not quite federal donuts or fractured prune but very close. Also got coffee. Great experience.