New Places to Eat on the Wildwood Boardwalk Guide 2022

The 2-mile Wildwood boardwalk always seems to offer a new variety of food, desserts, and drinks with each new season -- And summer 2022 is no different! We've put together this guide to update you on all the latest options and hope it assists you in enjoying and maximizing your boardwalk experience! Enjoy!

Note: This guide WILL BE UPDATED as the season goes on, so keep it bookmarked somewhere for future reference!

Also, our lawyers make us say this; For your safety, please do not view this guide while hungry.

1. The Juice Pod

Location: 2018 Boardwalk, North Wildwood

All new for the 2022 season, the Juice Pod features a variety of fresh juices and smoothies, specialty toasts, bowls (including Acai and Pitaya bowls), wraps, salads and sandwiches. It is located in North Wildwood directly next door to 3 Brothers Pizza. So far, it seems the shop is generally open morning and afternoon hours.

2. XO Pizza

Location: 2116 Boardwalk, North Wildwood

The new XO Pizza features exactly what you would expect: pizza! However, what sets XO Pizza apart is their specialty slice offerings...such as their square Grandma style slice:

...or their Chicken Caesar slice:

...or their Chicken Bacon Ranch slice:

They also have a Greek slice we ate too fast to photograph!

The shop is located on the boardwalk in North Wildwood at the former location of La Vecchia Sicilia near Seaport Pier.

3. Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn

Location: 3314 Boardwalk, Wildwood

Cluster's Popcorn is centrally located on the Wildwood boardwalk near Morey's Mariner's Pier. In addition to Classic Caramel popcorn, the shop features a variety of fun and interesting flavor offerings, including Toasted Coconut, Pumpkin Crisp, Peanut Butter Blast, Cookie Explosion, and more.

If you get a bag to-go, they'll roll the bag up for you and seal it...but if you're going to eat it right away, they'll leave your bag open and top it off, which is, of course, what we recommend! Alternatively, you can get a larger "tub" or "tin" size of popcorn, which can be reused and refilled in the future at a discounted price.

4. It's Not a Donut

Location: 3012 Boardwalk, Wildwood

If it's not a donut, then what is it? Well, it's similar to an American donut, but it's the Italian version! Graffa is popular throughout Italy, described as having "soft, fragrant, and melt in the mouth" qualities. At It's Not a Donut, each graffa is made-to-order and served hot. Choose from a variety of fillings, such as a cannoli, Nutella, salted caramel, and toppings such as sprinkles and a variety of candy options to arrive at your perfect combination.

In addition, the shop offers a variety of other sweets, such as made-to-order cannolis, macaroons, and chocolate covered strawberries, as well as breakfast pancakes and sandwiches. 

We recommend stopping trying a free sample of the graffa to see what you think of this unique boardwalk offering.

5. Crazy Junky Pizza

Location: 4314 Boardwalk, Wildwood

Is this pizza actually crazy and junky? Or made by a crazy junky? You be the judge! Our first taste of the new Crazy Junky Pizza was neither crazy, nor junky -- actually quite a delight. It is located near the Convention Center at the former location of the long-running Angelo's Pizza.

6. Speedy Weenies

Location: 2006 Boardwalk, North Wildwood

I never thought I'd type this sentence, but the boardwalk has a new hot dog spot called Speedy Weenies (not to be confused with the Grab A Weiner hot dog shop)!

Speedy Weenies are a little different though -- a speedy weeny is "a thin, crispy, crusted dog on a stick". But wait. Is that a corndog? To clarify, per the Speedy Weenies Instagram, "Many people have asked, “why corndogs?” Well you see, Speedy Weenies are made with a thin batter, rather than the thick cornmeal batter of a normal corndog. This makes them a thin and crispy golden brown with a hint of salt. So to the uninitiated, yes they are technically a corndog. But to anyone that has tried one, they are two completely different products!"

*image courtesy of Speedy Weenies Instagram

They also offer a regular hot dog on a stick as well as waffle fries.

You can find the shop in North Wildwood near Seaport Pier.

7. Sugarfix

Location: 2110 Boardwalk, North Wildwood

Sugar, sugar, sugar! On the menu at Sugarfix, you can choose from 50 flavors of shave ice, a variety of ice cream flavors, milkshakes and floats, or customize your own sundae with a selection of toppings. We suspect one of those options should strike your fancy on a warm summer day!

8. So Sweet

Location: 3614 Boardwalk, Wildwood

The brand-new So Sweet is now officially open on the Wildwood boardwalk...featuring a wide selection of candy as well as ice cream, chocolate, fudge, and coffee. The shop is located just south of Mariner's Pier.

9. Moe's Boardwalk [Popup / Limited Time]

Location: 21st and Boardwalk, North Wildwood

"Come into Moe's and be immersed in the bar where nobody knows your name." For a limited time beginning June 18th, Moe's Boardwalk, an experience based on Moe's Tavern from the Simpson's TV show, will open its doors in North Wildwood on 21st and the Boardwalk. This ticketed event will offer an opportunity to "sit at the bar, shoot some pool, grab a bite, and wait for the crank calls to come." Alcoholic beverages will not actually be on the menu at Moe's, but Duff-D'Oh non-alcoholic beer will be available or you can bring your own alcohol -- the bar is BYOB. Food, including a selection of burgers, chicken sandwiches and more, will be available as part of the experience.

The front of the experience is a Simpson's themed gift shop, but we didn't have a chance to go into the actual bar section. So, what's it like back there? According to the Moe's site: "This is about as close of a re-creation of Moe's without being in a cartoon. You can sit at the bar, perhaps catch a crank call, drink a Duff-D'Oh!, and even put on an apron and be Moe! You can take a photo with spider pig, see if Itchy and Scratchy are lurking about, try your hand at the working Love Tester, and play some pool. We have a very large assortment of Simpsons' themed games, corn hole, a Wall of Fame, and a chalk board for writing punishments. Sideshow Bob often lurks about. Be careful."

More information and tickets can be found, as available, at https://moesboardwalk.com/

10. Big Reds Southern Style Chicken Sandwiches

(served at Quincy's Original Lobster Rolls)

Location: 2701 Boardwalk, Wildwood

While walking passed Quincy's Lobster Rolls, we couldn't help but notice an additional menu featuring "Big Reds Southern Style Chicken Sandwiches".

What is that, we thought?!

The menu features three chicken sandwiches: The Original Chicken, Hot Honey, and Buffalo. All three sandwiches are served on a toasted, buttered bun with pickle slices and a side of potato chips. The menu also features chicken tenders, hot dogs, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, fries and coleslaw.

^Above: Buffalo Chicken Sandwich