Cheeseburger – $6.50

From my one experience at Rockaway Beach, there are not a lot of dining options along the boardwalk. It’s definitely not set up for the typical tourist. This is a locals beach. No hotels. No beach chair/umbrella rentals shops. No frozen custard.

Just a few, casual eateries and a pretty decent beach. Definitely nicer than Coney Island. Water was on the warmer side. The beach vibe was lively, people playing music, chatting. You know, things people do at a beach. If you want to meditate or some shit, maybe turn your sound machine to “Ocean” and stay at home.

Rippers sells a tasty breakfast burrito that puts “breakfast” on the back burner. It’s steak, beans and a hint of scrambled egg. It’s delicious! But not very breakfasty.

The burger was also a highlight, nice and simple with a boring, soft bun (which I love). Rippers is perfect for a day at the Rockaways. You don’t come here for sushi, you don’t come here for fusion or velvet ropes or any kind of pretense.

After a day of beach shenanigans, you want food that requires no thought.

If you look at a menu item and have to wonder if it either sounds incredible or like the worst thing ever, then you know it’s not beach food.

Burgers, burritos and beer. That’s beach food. That’s the Rockaways.

Boardwalk & Beach 86th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
http://86badvibes.com/

Steak and Egg Breakfast Burrito – $8

It gets packed in the late afternoon.

The beach in front of Rippers