Chadwick Beach and Chadwick Beach Island are primarily residential, so the local dining experience is built around a small number of convenient Route 35 stops plus nearby restaurants, ice cream, coffee, seafood and markets in the adjoining Ocean Beach, Normandy Beach and Lavallette areas.
Chadwick does not have a large downtown restaurant district. Instead, Route 35 gives residents and vacationers quick access to food in both directions. NJTGO separates the listings by location so visitors can tell what is actually in Chadwick and what is nearby.
3485 Route 35 North
Lavallette, NJ 08735
Phone: 732-830-2760
A central Chadwick Beach convenience stop for coffee, breakfast, made-to-order sandwiches and hoagies, snacks, cold drinks and beach-week necessities.
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These Route 35 stops are immediately south of Chadwick and are convenient for residents and renters. They are listed as nearby rather than as Chadwick businesses.
3257 Route 35 North
Lavallette, NJ 08735
Phone: 732-250-8226
Casual shore taco spot serving tacos, burritos and other Mexican/Tex-Mex-style quick meals along Route 35.
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3251 Route 35 North
Lavallette, NJ 08735
Phone: 732-854-7033
Treat-focused Dairy Queen location serving soft-serve, Blizzards, sundaes, shakes and frozen desserts.
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3245 Route 35
Lavallette, NJ 08735
Phone: 732-793-7559
Casual waterfront dining at Ocean Beach Marina with seafood and other shore fare, plus dock-and-dine access on Barnegat Bay.
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The Route 35 corridor north of Chadwick adds coffee, burgers, sushi, seafood and market food within a short trip.
3561 Route 35 North
Lavallette, NJ 08735
Phone: 732-375-3002
Coffee, tea, bakery items and desserts in a casual barrier-island setting.
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3564 Route 35
Normandy Beach, NJ 08739
Phone: 732-250-4312
Casual smash-burger spot serving burgers, Nashville-style hot chicken, fries, shakes and ice cream.
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3581 Route 35
Normandy Beach, NJ 08739
Phone: 732-830-0300
Local sushi and Japanese restaurant offering rolls, seafood and takeaway options.
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3591 Route 35
Normandy Beach, NJ 08739
Phone: 732-830-1660
Seasonal shore market with deli sandwiches, butcher-counter meats, prepared foods, salads, bakery items and grocery staples.
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3632 Route 35
Lavallette, NJ 08735
Phone: 732-998-2539
Casual seafood restaurant with lobster rolls, shellfish, chowder, seafood plates and takeout.
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For a larger sit-down restaurant and café selection, continue south into the Borough of Lavallette.
406 Grand Central Avenue
Lavallette, NJ 08735
Phone: 732-830-1500
Pizza, Italian-American entrees, pasta, sandwiches, seafood and takeout.
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500 Grand Central Avenue
Lavallette, NJ 08735
Phone: 732-250-1460
Coffee and espresso drinks with breakfast sandwiches and casual lunch options.
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1506 Grand Central Avenue
Lavallette, NJ 08735
Phone: 732-793-1030
Neighborhood-style pizzeria with Italian-American dishes, sandwiches, wraps and takeout.
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Quick coffee runs, breakfast sandwiches and bakery items are available along Route 35 and in Lavallette.
Tacos, sandwiches, deli food and grab-and-go choices work well for beach days and rental-house lunches.
Pizza, Italian food, burgers and casual seafood provide easy options for larger shore-house groups.
Frozen desserts and ice cream remain a classic evening option throughout the barrier-island communities.
Waterfront and casual seafood restaurants reflect Chadwick's location between the Atlantic and Barnegat Bay.
Deli and butcher markets are useful for vacation rentals where families plan to cook or grill at home.
NJTGO can list restaurants, cafés, markets, bakeries, ice cream shops and other food businesses serving Chadwick Beach and the surrounding barrier island.
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Business information reviewed in August 2026. Restaurants, phone numbers, menus and seasonal hours can change. Confirm current information directly with a business before making a special trip.