Big Belly Bagel in Brick, NJ isn’t just a breakfast stop — it’s a full‑blown Jersey food experience. If you haven’t tried it yet, this is your sign to add it straight to your foodie bucket list. The shop is loud, proud, and unapologetically Jersey, serving kettle‑fresh bagels and stacked breakfast sandwiches that locals swear by.

🥯 Big Belly Bagel: A Jersey Bagel Shop, Loud & Proud

Big Belly Bagel is built on doing everything the right way — hand‑rolled dough, kettle‑boiled bagels, and breakfast sandwiches piled high with bacon, pork roll, sausage, eggs cooked your way, and enough cheese to make any morning better. Their day starts at 5 AM, serving commuters, construction crews, nurses coming off shift, and early‑risers who know where to find the real deal.

The shop’s reputation is huge — literally. Their signature Tower doubles every ingredient, and yes, it’s as intense as it sounds. Customers rave about the massive portions, fresh‑baked bagels, and fast service.

📍 Location

325 Drum Point Rd, Brick, NJ 08723 Phone: (732) 903‑6581 Website: bigbellybagel.com

🕒 Hours of Operation

Open 7 days a week, 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM Perfect for early breakfast runs, mid‑morning cravings, or grabbing a dozen for the office.

🍳 Menu Highlights

Big Belly Bagel’s lineup is stacked with heavy hitters — all fresh, all Jersey‑approved:

• Bacon Egg & Cheese — classic, customizable, and Tower‑ready.
• Pork Roll Egg & Cheese — four pieces of grilled pork roll, egg your way, cheese, and the option to double everything.
• Sausage Egg & Cheese — double sausage, egg your way, cheese.
• Plain Cream Cheese — simple, clean, and perfect on a fresh‑baked bagel.
• Egg Platters — three eggs, home fries or hashbrowns, plus a bagel or toast.
• Half‑Dozen Bagels — mix‑and‑match flavors, warm from the boil and bake.
• Specialty Bagels & Creations — spicy everything, jalapeño cheddar, fruity pebble belly buster, dessert bagels, and more.
• Self‑Serve Coffee Bar, Muffins & Cookies — grab‑and‑go options for kids and adults alike.

With over 1,400+ ratings and a reputation for massive portions and fresh quality, Big Belly Bagel has earned its spot as one of Ocean County’s most beloved breakfast destinations.

⭐ Why You Need to Try It

• Authentic Jersey bagels — kettle‑fresh, hand‑rolled, perfectly chewy.
• Huge portions — sandwiches that don’t apologize.
• Fast service — even during the morning rush.
• Local favorite — commuters and locals swear by it.
• Open early — perfect for your first stop of the day.