Turtle Gut — Restaurant in Wildwood Crest

My family loves Turtle Gut! Ever since they came to the neighborhood they have added so much to the area- great drinks, tasty food options, and a wonderful space to get away for a minute and enjoy a fun, chic/hip atmosphere. If my toddler was reviewing she’d add that she loves the bubble machine when it’s going. 😂 Us adults are also like matcha, mochas, coffees, avocado toast and their taste in music! We are vegan/plant-based and love the plant-based milk options as well as the avocado toast)

It’s become a regular stop we make whenever we are down the shore. Over the years we’ve gotten to know the owners who are wonderful people and putting a lot of hard work, creativity, and amazing things into their business. Plus, one of them is a twin! (As am I!)

Oh, did I mention they are right on sunset lake? A treat!! We can grab our drinks/food and enjoy watching the birds, boats, and beautiful landscape of the bay. You don’t get many cafe-side views like this on the island. (Especially from a business that has such high quality offerings!)

Anyway, the name helps say it— they’re committed to the area (Turtle Gut is the original name of this area of WildWood Crest.. you can see the map in a mural on the inside wall) and are adored by many shore goers looking for something special. Looking forward to our next stop in. It’s...

Ladies & Gentlemen!! Calm ur damn horses on the negative reviews you keyboard dweebs! They just opened up a month ago

I'm in the coffee/restaurant industry myself. Having worked at 1,2 & 3 michelin restaurants & now for a coffee roaster I MUST say this place is EXACTLY at Wildwood needs. The southern jersey clientele LACK a palate for great food & drinks. It's clear that Turtle Gut is headed is on the right path.

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We really had a fixing for a sandwich from Rita's and when we went we noticed it changed over to Turtle Gut. We wanted to give them a shot and we were disappointed. We don't get the name. The menu was so small and limited and not posted anywhere other than on papers at the register or front door. Bagels were not good and barely had any butter on them. I got a blt that they make on a potato bun. I thought thought they would toast it like flattening it on the griddle, but it was just fresh out of the bag. I also asked for mayo, but they don't have it. They only have their own aioli. How do you not have mayo? So I asked for no aioli so I can take the sandwich home and put mayo on it. I get it home and it has aioli on it. The sandwich was so small that I was still hungry. It was like a light snack that didn't justify the price. The only good from it was the thick bacon was good and the tomato and lettuce were fresh. But unfortunately we will not...