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🎢 Boardwalk Food

in Ocean City

Looking for boardwalk eats in Ocean City? The shore town has 6 spots serving classic shore treats and boardwalk favorites. Cinnabon is a local favorite.

Price Range

6 budget-friendly

Dining Tip

Cash is often preferred at boardwalk stands. Bring small bills for faster service.

6 Boardwalk Food in Ocean City

Cinnabon

$Seasonal

Famous cinnamon roll chain on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

cafeboardwalk
  • boardwalk
  • quick service
  • cinnamon rolls

Manco & Manco Pizza

$Seasonal

"THE definitive Ocean City pizzeria" since 1956. Signature style: sauce swirled ON TOP of cheese. Watch pizza tossing. Lines long but move quickly. Slice $3.28, plain pie $24.15. Zeppoles mandatory.

pizzaboardwalk

Must Try: Cheese slice with zeppoles

  • boardwalk location
  • counter service
  • iconic
  • watch tossing
9th & Boardwalk (plus locations)

Johnson's Popcorn

$

"Follow the scent" to this "Ocean City legend" since 1940. Hand-tossed caramel popcorn from copper kettles. Small cup $3.95. Refillable tubs available.

boardwalk

Must Try: Caramel corn bucket

  • iconic
  • takeaway
  • gifts
  • copper kettles

Shriver's Salt Water Taffy & Fudge

$

Boardwalk's oldest business since 1898. 30+ taffy flavors, homemade fudge (pumpkin, Irish mint, Black Forest cherry). Watch candy being made.

boardwalkice cream

Must Try: Assorted taffy box

  • historic
  • candy making
  • fudge
  • 30+ flavors
9th Street & Boardwalk

Kohr Bros Frozen Custard

$Seasonal

5/5 Yelp, "the ultimate Ocean City boardwalk food" since 1919. Orange/vanilla and peanut butter/chocolate twists. Uses eggs to prevent melting in shore salt air. 5 locations. "A trip without Kohr's is a waste of time!"

ice creamboardwalk

Must Try: Orange/vanilla twist

  • frozen custard
  • iconic
  • multiple locations

Curly's Fries

$Seasonal

The boardwalk fry stand that fuels Ocean City afternoons — thick-cut seasoned fries served in paper cones. Cash-friendly and positioned for impulse ordering between rides and arcades.

boardwalk
  • boardwalk
  • fries
  • quick service
  • cash-friendly

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Tips for Boardwalk Eats Dining in Ocean City

Summer reservations: Book 1-2 weeks ahead for weekend dinners, especially July-August.

BYOB advantage: Many Ocean City restaurants are BYOB—bring your own wine and save.

Off-peak savings: Early bird specials (5-6pm) often include price breaks.

Dress code: Most boardwalk eats spots are casual—flip flops usually fine.

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