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Jersey Shore zeppoles covered in powdered sugar and served in a brown paper bag
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Zeppoles or Fried Oreos

in Jersey Shore, NJ

Hot fried dough dusted heavily with powdered sugar is a staple Jersey Shore boardwalk treat, especially from pizza counters, snack stands, and summer festivals. They are fluffy, sweet, and best shared straight from the paper bag while still warm.

Did you know?

At the Shore, zeppoles are part dessert and part aroma: the smell of frying dough and powdered sugar drifting across the boardwalk is almost as iconic as the treat itself.

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Where to Find It

2 places to try Zeppoles or Fried Oreos in Jersey Shore, NJ

Jersey Shore zeppoles covered in powdered sugar and served in a brown paper bag

Shore Slice Pizza & Grill

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Jersey Shore

A good boardwalk-style pick for zeppoles, with the kind of pizza-counter fried dough that fits the Shore's classic dessert-snack tradition.

Jersey Shore zeppoles covered in powdered sugar and served in a brown paper bag

3 Brothers From Italy

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Seaside Park

Another strong Shore pick for zeppoles, especially if you want the classic pizza-stand version of hot fried dough dusted with powdered sugar.

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