The comic book design tables, walls decked with retro decor and amiable waitstaff at The Chicken or the Egg, or, as locals call it, “the Chegg,” give the restaurant a classic and cozy feel. This unassuming diner located in the heart of Beach Haven is famous for being featured on popular TV shows “Man v. Food” and “Best Thing I Ever Ate.”
This quintessential LBI eatery is getting a major upgrade this summer. On June 18, the restaurant officially announced the opening of its new expanded dining room.
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