Skinny Joey's Wildwood: A Packed Boardwalk Summer Next to Joe's Pizzeria, Closing for the Season Oct 15
Every great Jersey Shore summer has a last weekend, and for Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks in Wildwood, it's here. The boardwalk shop closes for the season on October 15. For anyone who spent part of this summer walking the boards with a cheesesteak in hand, it's a good time to look back at a season that came together fast and turned into something special.
A Last-Minute Opening on the Wildwood Boardwalk
Skinny Joey's Wildwood opened last minute. There was no long countdown and no months of buildup. The shop went up at 2812 Boardwalk, right next to Joe's Pizzeria, and opened its doors to the summer crowd.
Opening late in a shore town is a gamble. The boardwalk is full of places people already know and come back to every year. A new name has to earn its spot fast. Skinny Joey's did.
Right Next to Joe's Pizzeria
Location matters on the boardwalk, and being right next to Joe's Pizzeria put Skinny Joey's in the middle of the foot traffic. And once the sun went down, the lit-up Skinny Joey's sign made it easy to spot from down the boards.
An Amazing, Packed Summer Down the Shore
The short version: it was an amazing, packed summer. For a shop that opened at the last minute, that says a lot about how much shore visitors wanted a real Philly-style cheesesteak on the boardwalk.
If you grabbed one of the takeout menus this summer, you know the look: the Skinny Joey's logo, the boardwalk address and the phone number, 609-522-7010.
Why a Cheesesteak Belongs on the Boardwalk
Boardwalk food is its own category. It has to be something you can grab and eat while you walk, something that hits after hours in the sun and salt air, and something worth the line. A cheesesteak checks every box. It's hot, it's filling, and it's a taste of Philly for all the Philly folks who spend their summers down the shore.
That connection between Philly and the Jersey Shore runs deep. For a lot of families, the drive down the expressway is a summer ritual. Bringing a Philly cheesesteak shop to the Wildwood boardwalk was a natural fit, and the crowds this summer showed it.
Planning One Last Visit Before October 15
If you want one more boardwalk cheesesteak before the season ends, here's what the Skinny Joey's Wildwood site lists:
- Address: 2812 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260
- Phone: 609-522-7010
- Posted hours: Sunday to Thursday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Online ordering: available through the Wildwood site
The end of the season is a good excuse for one more walk on the boards, one more sunset and one more cheesesteak.
Wildwood Merch for the Off-Season
Not ready to let summer go? A couple of fan favorites keep the boardwalk around all winter.
For a little piece of the boardwalk through the winter, there's the Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks Wildwood T-Shirt.
And for sunny days next year, the Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks Wildwood Classic Dad Cap is a nice souvenir of the summer.
Closing for the Season October 15
All good things on the boardwalk come with a season, and this one ends October 15. If you're heading down the shore before then, it's your last chance this year to stop by 2812 Boardwalk. After that, the grill goes quiet until the next chapter.
Follow Skinny Joey's on Social Media for What's Next
The best way to keep up with what comes next for Skinny Joey's Wildwood is to follow along on social media. The Wildwood site links to the main Skinny Joey's accounts:
- Facebook: Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks
- Instagram: @skinnyjoeys_cheesesteaks
- TikTok: @skinnyjoey_cheesesteaks
For the South Philly shop and merch, see more at theskinnyjoeyscheesesteaks.com.
Skinny Joey's Wildwood FAQ
Where is Skinny Joey's Wildwood?
At 2812 Boardwalk in Wildwood, NJ, right next to Joe's Pizzeria.
When does Skinny Joey's Wildwood close for the season?
October 15.
When did Skinny Joey's Wildwood open?
It opened last minute for this summer season on the Wildwood boardwalk.
How can I find out about next season?
Follow Skinny Joey's Cheesesteaks on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Can I still get Skinny Joey's after Wildwood closes?
Yes. Visit theskinnyjoeyscheesesteaks.com for the South Philly shop and merch.
Thanks for an amazing summer, Wildwood.