2nd Avenue Grill — Restaurant in Bradley Beach

When I reflect on my morning, I cannot help but think about the decrepit service I just experienced at the second ave grill in Bradley.

My morning started with a family beach day, until hunger struck and I found myself in search of food. I’m a particularly healthy person and was taken back by the absence of anything remotely healthy on this menu, and In desperation, asked the worker, “how good is the yogurt parfait?” To which she turned around, began searching the cabinets only to respond “I can make it for you”(what!?).

After being turned away for not having cash on my (as it was cash only) I figured I would go to the next spot on the boardwalk the hula grill, only to find it was closed.

As I returned to my family a defeated and broken man, I muscled up the courage to return to the second ave grill and sucker up for something greasy, and something sloppy knowing that my day could only get worse.

As I approached the window for the second time in under and hour, the girl from earlier sat in the window on the other side staring at me until another employee had to come over. Ordering a porkroll sandwhich, I had hopes, not high hopes but hopes nonetheless. As I waited the girl continued to stare me down until she had to deliver my food to the next window.

As I reached for my food, the worker grabbed it off of the counter questioning me on whether I had gotten egg or not (which I had not). She then opened my food to inspect. Deeming me worthy she forked over my sandwich to which I’m now referring to is the Jersey shore monstrosity.

A 12$ bun with one slice of porkroll and unmelted American cheese (one slice!? One slice!? One slice!?).

It took every fiber of my being to not say something as I walked away in shame, carrying the monstrosity back to my family.

I want to note that I’ve been going to Bradley beach since I was 2 years old and have had many good experiences at this grill in the past, but this time was undeniably unforgettable and...

One important thing you should know about this place - there’s no POS system!! So when you order at the window (and it’s cash only) you get no receipt and no order number. After waiting 45 minutes at the window, I decided to leave. Especially since other people’s orders were coming out after placing theirs 20 minutes or more after mine. I can’t even dispute the charge because it’s cash only! Also the chef WILL yell at you if you have the nerve to ask him for an...

A little pricey, but when you are one of only a couple of locations right on the boardwalk, there isn't much choice. That being said, the food isn't terrible, and the prices could be a lot worse. Stick to the chicken tenders or burger. Hot dogs and sausage sandwiches will leave you feeling cheated. Staff is in no hurry, but...