The Funky Lemon

Where Rosemarie's banks on duck confit sliders and Cannonball leverages a rooftop perch, The Funky Lemon operates without gimmicks — just a tight menu of bowls, toasts, and blended things that work whether you're heading out at 7 a.m. or crawling back at noon with sand in your hair. The kitchen moves fast enough that weekend lines don't stall, and the staff seems genuinely unbothered by wet dogs, sandy feet, and the general chaos that defines mornings this close to the boardwalk.

The 'Adulting' smoothie runs on coconut milk, peanut butter, banana, coffee, and — weirdly — frozen cauliflower, which sounds like a mistake until you taste how it thickens the blend without adding sugar. The matcha gets consistent praise from people who've tried versions across the county, and the açaí bowls arrive generous with toppings and actual açaí flavor instead of the sorbet-adjacent mush some spots pass off. Avocado toast comes loaded with greens and enough avocado that it doesn't feel like a $14 scam.

The space itself leans bright and beachy without veering into full surf-shack kitsch — think white walls, plants, and enough counter seating that solo laptop people don't monopolize the tables. Weekends get crowded, which means street parking becomes a negotiation and indoor seating turns scarce, but takeout moves efficiently if you're willing to eat on the sand. The vibe skews local-regular rather than tourist-selfie, though the proximity to the beach means both crowds show up by 10 a.m.

Come early if you want a table, or plan to grab-and-go. Either way, it's the spot that makes more sense than driving inland for breakfast when the waves are already up.