Frank's Deli & Restaurant

"With pics of the Boss along the wall and regulars at the counter, this solid luncheonette-style deli, open since 1960, bakes its own bread and offers an array of sandwiches and breakfast items for its fiercely loyal clientele. If you’re looking for a pork roll (no one says Taylor ham down the Shore), egg, and cheese for breakfast, order it here. Cash only." - Celia Buckley, Melissa McCart

"We may never get a consensus on the correct usage of pork roll vs. taylor ham (it’s taylor ham for us, but it’s certainly not called that at Frank’s). But what we can all agree on is that Frank’s is among the best places to get this iconic deli meat sandwich in New Jersey, which actually means any other place on Earth. Part-deli, part-diner, Frank’s has been an Asbury Park staple since before the Boss and his E-Street Band were rocking the Stone Pony on the other side of town. Go for breakfast and get that thick-cut taylor ham with egg and cheese on whatever bread you’re feeling (we often go rye). And if you’re headed to the beach, grab a deli sandwich for lunch—we’re partial to the triple deckers, also on rye. " - michael sinatra

"ASBURY PARK, NEW JERSEY There’s a heated New Jersey debate on whether to call the famed breakfast sandwich pork roll or Taylor ham. It’s Taylor ham for us, but it’s certainly not called that at Frank’s in Asbury Park on the Jersey Shore. This is among the best places to get this iconic deli meat sandwich in the state, which actually means any other place on Earth. Get that thick-cut Taylor ham with egg and cheese on rye for a breakfast sandwich that can rival anything the neighbors over in NYC are putting out." - team infatuation, carlo mantuano

"We may never get a consensus on the correct usage of pork roll vs. taylor ham (it’s taylor ham for us, but it’s certainly not called that at Frank’s). But what we can all agree on is that Frank’s is among the best places to get this iconic deli meat sandwich in New Jersey, which actually means any other place on Earth. Part-deli, part-diner, Frank’s has been an Asbury Park staple since before the Boss and his E-Street Band were rocking the Stone Pony on the other side of town. Go for breakfast and get that thick-cut taylor ham with egg and cheese on whatever bread you’re feeling (we often go rye). And if you’re headed to the beach, grab a deli sandwich for lunch—we’re partial to the triple deckers, also on rye." - Michael Sinatra

"We may never get a consensus on the correct usage of pork roll vs. Taylor ham (it’s Taylor ham for us, but it’s certainly not called that at Frank’s). But what we can all agree on is that Frank’s is among the best places to get this iconic deli meat sandwich in New Jersey, which actually means any other place on earth.  Part-deli, part-diner, Frank’s has been an staple since before the state of New Jersey gave it an official designation as part of its Anthony Bourdain Food Trail. Go for breakfast and get that thick-cut Taylor ham with egg and cheese on a housemade roll or rye bread (our preference). While you’re at it, try one of their donuts and pastries (also housemade), too. And if you’re headed to the beach, grab a deli sandwich for lunch—we’re partial to the triple deckers on rye. You’re probably not hungry after all that breakfast, but you’ll thank us later." - Michael Sinatra