Delicious Porkroll, Egg and Cheese Sandwich with a Cherry Danish…read more Food was great, staff friendly and wasn't crowded. Was $14 for them and a diet coke. I walked here from Allaire State Park on the Capital to Coast Trail (Edgar Felix Bike Trail). Then walked back for 5 miles. Was a great break halfway through.

OG place for pork roll, egg and cheese. Period. Eclectic shop that hasn't changed in 30 years.read more

Along Route 9 in Lakewood Township, you will find a cozy cafe. I have been wanting to come there…read moreever since discovering it on Yelp. Brand: 5/5 From the sign to the wooden logo to the solid font, Kava Coffee House maintains a cozy aesthetic as a cafe in Lakewood. It is formally certified as a kosher eatery by the Kashrus Council of Lakewood, NJ. You will also find the wood theme plays out in the interior as well, with wooden panels and the wooden signs. Website: 5/5 The opening page offers you a glimpse into the classy design, from the images to the cool color scheme to the overall theme. I did like the interactive pages of the online menu. Kava powers the website through Order2, which has an advanced online ordering system. It also takes you to the basic description of the business, which discusses the cozy atmosphere and the extensive food selection. Wait Time: 5/5 I experienced no issues or delays with my order. Indeed, the establishment uses the name basis when announcing the order. Ambiance: 4/5 I did like the smooth jazz playing over the radio and the authentic fireplace at the center of the establishment, warming it during the winter. The wood panels on the floors and the walls evoke the cozy vibe of a cafe. Around noon, the establishment can get noisy and cluttered, though it did not prove cumbersome compared to the rickety table. I did not have any issue with the seats nor the space within the medium-sized dining area. Drink: 5/5 I ordered the Kava Supreme Frappuccino, which is their signature frappuccino, consisting of cookies & cream, caramel, peanut butter, blended with coffee, and ice cream, topped with whip cream, drizzle, and cookie crumble. It definitely has a sweet taste, but it did not overwhelm me, despite having so many ingredients. The caramel and the coffee did give it the spicy aftertaste. The ice cream did give it a smooth texture without making the frappuccino tedious to drink. Service: 5/5 I did not experience any issue with the staff. They did have patience with me when I blanked out on my order and had to return to the menu to remember what I wanted. Worth The Money?: 3/5 The Kava Supreme Frappuccino encapsulated the brand succinctly within a signature drink. The way the website uses interactive pages manages to introduce anyone to the menu items, including a section dedicated to their specialty dishes, in such a way unique to the establishment. The wait time it took to make the Kava Supreme Frappuccino matched the quality, and it did not feel tedious with nothing about the ambiance interfering my experience. The staff put a lot of effort into their dishes, and the specialty drinks are no exception. Based on my first impressions, I will say that Kava Coffee House managed to get me in a good mood with its fireplace and the smooth music. That good mood stayed with me throughout the time I enjoyed the Kava Supreme Frappuccino. The website reflects the ambiance of the business with its overall design. While the staff cooking in the background can be tedious if you sit too close to the kitchen, the noise did not burden me. Would I say that the price was worth it? I will say that I would have gotten a drink like the Kava Supreme Frappuccino to cost the same regardless of the cafe, however the other menu items did prove beyond my personal budget. Considering the maintenance of the website design and the fireplace, I will say that the ambiance and website do justify the high prices, but only a little. Rating: 5/5 Stars Between four or five stars, I ultimately chose five stars, because the experience going to Kava Coffee House made their signature drink worth it. Its taste stayed with me throughout the day. A lot of care has been put on Kava Coffee House and I have hope that it will continue to serve Lakewood Township. Recommend To... Anyone who is looking for a quick coffee without buying any additional snacks.

When I am running around town, I'll stop here and grab a basic coffee. I don't stay inside and sip,…read morebut I don't do that at Starb's either. It's an order, grab and go. Service has been good, no issues and the coffee is hto and made the way I like it. No complaints.

Shake Shack definitely lived up to the hype!…read more We had an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff was friendly and efficient, even during a busy time. The chicken was outstanding! It was perfectly cooked, incredibly juicy on the inside, and had a crispy, flavorful coating that wasn't greasy at all. Every bite was fresh, hot, and packed with flavor. It's easily some of the best fast-casual chicken we've had in a long time. And the milkshakes... WOW! They were rich, thick, creamy, and made with real ice cream. You can definitely tell they don't skimp on quality. Every sip was delicious, and they were the perfect treat to go with the meal. If you're visiting Shake Shack, the milkshakes are an absolute must-try! The food came out fresh, the quality was excellent, and everything tasted like it was made to order. It's refreshing to find a restaurant that pays attention to both flavor and presentation. Overall, we left impressed and will definitely be back the next time we're in the area. If you're looking for delicious chicken, amazing milkshakes, friendly service, and consistently great food, Shake Shack is well worth the visit. Highly recommended!

I'm not a huge fan of Shake Shack's in general simply because I find the cost is not worth the…read morefood. This one was comparable to others I've been to in that the burgers tasted standard, the milkshakes were delicious as always, but these fries were subpar. Cold and over salted. Staff was fine and the restaurant was not dirty. The area doesn't leave much else to do, but we popped in after leaving the beach and were starving. Being that it's right on a major cut through road, it was easy and convenient to stop for a bite when we wanted to sit versus doing a drive-through.

Downtown Squan, summer ice cream, tons of happy kids-this pretty much ticks all your summer snack…read moreboxes. Fairly priced, which isn't always so in a somewhat resort town.

Service was excellent and the store was clean and had a classic look to it. Vegan and dairy free…read moreoptions are nice. Smooth creamy ice cream.The Dubai chocolate ice cream was so so. Little high on the price point. I'd come back but it's not high on my list of shore ice cream shops

Make sure to bring cash as this establishment is cash only. They do have an ATM on the side of the…read morebuilding so feel free to use that if you are comfortable. The soft serve is delicious and I enjoyed that they have different flavors of the day in both soft serve and Italian Ice. Their Italian Ice is served through the same type of machine as their Italian Ice. It's a smooth treat with powerful flavor. I had their version of a blizzard with their Oreo soft serve and some PB cups which I would highly recommend.

Amazing custardy soft serve and delicious Italian ice! Got the strawberry-kiwi ice with vanilla…read moresoft serve and it was amazing together! Mango Italian ice is also delicious. They also give samples which is nice :) The place itself has a nice old-school vibe with a walk up counter, neon lights, and open-air seating. The price is good too, around $5 for a huge serving. Cash only (but there is an atm).

I had a very uncomfortable experience at Trader Joe's. I was shopping for groceries and purchasing…read morea tote bag within the posted per-person limit when a staff member (a woman with red hair working at the sample area) began following me around the store. Her behavior made me feel like I was being watched and singled out, which was both upsetting and unsettling. It felt like I was being racially profiled, as she appeared to alert other staff to keep an eye on me and my girlfriend. We were simply shopping in casual clothing (sweats and slippers), and there was no reason to suspect us of anything inappropriate. Because of how uncomfortable the situation became, we decided to cut our shopping short and only purchased a banana. At checkout, I explained what had happened to the cashier and even asked whether theft of a $3.99 tote bag was really such a concern. It was frustrating to feel judged over something so minor, especially when we had no intention of doing anything wrong. Overall, the experience left us feeling disrespected and unwelcome. I hope management addresses this, as no customer should feel profiled or uncomfortable while simply trying to shop.

Rude employee Pam checking out tosses my bags to me start aggressively pulling out the drawers,…read morethen ask if I'd like her to bag which I said yes, then has the audacity to say at the end it goes faster when both people help. First there was no line so why the rush, 2 it's your job and you asked , 3 I shouldn't have to disclose a disability because you don't want to do your job. Meanwhile the next cashier asks the customer if they can bag for them cause as he states it's his pleasure to do so. Maybe Pam needs to take the customer service class again and a few other female employees.