List: Ten Jersey Boardwalk Foods You Must Try

The Jersey Shore Boardwalks are definitely known for beaches, sun, rides and fun. But did you know that people visit the boardwalks every day for certain delicacies...food items that complete their trip to the Shore and make it all worthwhile. Make it a point to try the following Ten Jersey Boardwalk Foods the next time you visit the Jersey Shore.

1. FUNNEL CAKE: Fried dough, which is drizzled into grease through a funnel and then covered with powdered sugar. “Lots of sugar…they are awesome.” ~ Eric Grando

2. PIZZA: Particularly Joey Tomatoes in Point Pleasant Beach, Pete and Eldas in Belmar, or The Sawmill in Seaside. “Definitely try boardwalk pizza. I recommend plain with garlic powder or pepperoni…it’s delicious.” ~ Trevor Nadolny

3. FRIED OREOS: Oreo dipped in batter and fried, covered with powdered sugar. “They are delicious and unique to the Shore. You can’t visit the boardwalk without trying it!” ~ Tyler Nadolny.

4. ZEPPOLES: Deep fried dough dessert from Greece, topped with powdered sugar. “The best thing I’ve ever tasted.” ~ Kaitlyn Fitzgerald

5. ICE CREAM: The best boardwalk ice cream is either soft-served vanilla/chocolate twist cones or Dippin’ Dots. “Try Kohr Ice Cream, located on most boardwalks in Jersey. It is definitely the best Boardwalk ice cream!” ~ Ashley Owens

6. PORK ROLL & CHEESE: A jersey staple! Pork Roll (otherwise known as Taylor Ham) and cheese on a bun. For breakfast, add an egg to the sandwich. “It’s just a melody of deliciousness in my mouth. The blend of flavors is outstanding.” ~ Tessa Salicos

7. SAUSAGE SANDWICH: Sandwich roll with sausage, peppers, onions and sauce. Optional: top with vinegar or cheese. “A tasty meal which definitely tickles my fancy.” ~ Tom Calsetta

8. CHEESE FRIES/BOARDWALK FRIES: French fries covered with either melted cheese or with vinegar and salt. “I get cheese fries because they have lots of potatoes in them with really flavorful hot cheese.” ~ Megan O’Connell

9. STEAMERS: Clams steamed in their shells served with melted butter. “A Jersey Shore classic! Eat them by the dozen!” Rob Smith

10. FUDGE/SALT WATER TAFFY: Stop at any candy store along the boardwalk and bring home a pound or two of either homemade fudge or salt water taffy, a Jersey Shore trademark. "From chocolate fudge, to fudge filled with walnuts and marshmallows, nobody makes fudge like Jenkinson's Sweet Shop on the Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk. Definitely try it and bring some home to enjoy later." ~ Liz Herbert