As a current student of the high school nearby this establishment, I feel as though it is only right that I give a proper review to my favorite lunch spot of all time. Not only does the food taste truthfully out of this world, but you will also find that the service is incredible! From the moment you walk inside, you are met with a ton of friendly faces who without a doubt will treat you just like family. They are incredibly kind people who put hard effort into making sure that each meal is prepared with care, and that each person feels safe and comfortable under their roof. I must also comment that I myself am a very picky eater with odd sensory difficulties. It is typically very difficult for me to find many foods or meals that I feel are safe to eat, and that don't trigger any sort of reluctance. However at Thymes, they offer a wide variety of different meals and desserts, so locating something that I felt was both appetizing and safe to eat was no problem at all. I've been a proud frequent flier for the past 3 years, and without a doubt intend to keep going back as much as possible before I go off to college next year. To say that I will genuinely miss Thymes and more so the generous souls that have always been there for me is an understatement. More than five stars if I could. Keep up the amazing work. read more

I ordered through Seamless and asked for gf bread. It arrived without bread but was so delicious I didn't care. The pesto, cheese, tomato and chicken was so flavorful. It came with a side salad which was a nice spring mix. This lunch was so yummy that I can't wait to order again. read more

A Thyme For All Seasons - Chicken Bruschetta Panini - Cafes Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

The food at A Thyme for All Seasons is good, which is why we've given this place more than one chance. Unfortunately, the service has been consistently disappointing. Good food only goes so far when the customer service makes you not want to return. After our most recent experience, I even sent the owner a private message directly rather than immediately posting a negative review, giving them an opportunity to respond or at least acknowledge the issue. I never received a response. That was really the final straw for me. Mistakes happen and service can have an off day, but completely ignoring a customer who reaches out directly says a lot. There are too many places in the area with both good food and good service. We won't be back. read more

Great food choices and quantities ! I love that they have the old " Tommy's Restaurant "sign hanging from my high school days . Outside back porch area also allows dogs with doggy treats . It's great to see downtown bustling . There are events downtown I seem to catch . They should advertise them more ...Park behind the library or along the street . Its free parking on weekends ! read more

We came across with this restaurant as on our way to Beach Haven. It was already in the afternoon and breakfast is still available. Good breakfast, cozy ambiance and very nice service. The potatoes are a bit salty though. read more

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Cool place. The service was good, the waitress gave us good suggestions with the meal we got. Cozy place, nice staff. The food s was pleasant read more

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My ex and I ate here yesterday, September 6th, for lunch. It's a cozy little place in downtown Toms River. There's other places to eat nearby, coffee shops, etc. It's street parking with meters. I think there's a municipal lot close by but you probably have to pay for that too. Very friendly service, and the owner Mike was great to talk to. They also have nice outdoor seating in back. My ex had the chicken pesto panini with fries, I had the bacon and brie omelette with breakfast potatoes and rye toast. The French fries are just the way I like them, fresh cut and no flour or batter. Just excellent flavor. Portions are generous. She gave me a bite of her sandwich, top notch on flavor, texture and temperature. I have the other half for leftovers! My omelette was good, cheese could have been a little more melty, eggs a little less done, but otherwise very good. Rye toast was excellent. I believe they have live music on Friday and Saturday nights. We will definitely be back because I liked everything about the place and the menu looks amazing. I can't wait to try other options. You can tell that they put care into what they serve you. read more

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Just had the takeout while enjoying a nice cold pour at BattleRiver Brewery. Saw Maria hustling past the window a few times and once with a plate of Bang Bang Shrimp. My first introduction to A Thyme for All Seasons. We ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp, a Charcuterie Board, Steak Sliders and I needed French fries. They all arrived and all were delicious. The sliders had a horse radish sauce.Wow . Fries were plentiful and very good. Charcuterie board had salami and prochutte with a nice portion of different cheeses. read more

Very cute spot in downtown TR. with a welcoming atmosphere and friendly service. The food was excellent-all around good quality, fresh, and well executed. Definitely the best disco fries around, no contest. The prices are reasonable which is nice when lots of places are cutting quality and charging more. We'll definitely be back! read more

And absolutely excellent experience incredible food incredible owners I will be back.. very welcoming environment and very knowledgeable staff read more

A Thyme For All Seasons - Crispy duck salad - Cafes Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

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The owners are friendly and make you feel "at home." The food is a "foodies delight." Warm yet ecletic menu. May I suggest the pork belly sliders with kimchee ... fabulous ! read more

A Thyme For All Seasons - Pork belly sliders - Cafes Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

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holy smoke! what a wonderful place The food was delicious. Ordered the duck fat fries and jumping jack burger and i was thoroughly impressed! service was great, the staff was friendly! cute little place! read more

A Thyme For All Seasons - Cafes Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

TOMS RIVER: although they brand themselves as a cafe, A Thyme For All Seasons is much more than that! Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, they have an elevated American-style menu with unique specials and wine! Chef Michael has worked with a bunch of famous chefs in his career and creates delicious meals at reasonable prices. Leashed dogs are welcome at their outdoors tables in the front and the wine patio in the back. We sat out front and enjoyed the quiet hustle of downtown. Our server, who is also one of the owners, was very attentive and so sweet. A not quite so hidden gem at the Jersey Shore! read more

A Thyme For All Seasons - outside of a restaurant - Cafes Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

I bought a quesadilla off the student menu which is $8, i gave her a $20 and I only got $3 back. When I corrected her she said she didn't have any change left. She couldve told me that before I paid. I am Really angry and I want my money back. Service is horrible don't go here. read more

On Friday nights, Toms River closes off part of Main St and it turns into a fun night out with outdoor dining offered by local eateries, bands playing at Battleriver Brewing and/or Garden State Distillery and the opportunity to just be out on the street with adult beverages. This time we enjoyed dinner by A Thyme for All Seasons. Our servers were super friendly and food was delicious. We had the filet mignon sliders, Mac n cheese, and watermelon salad. Everything was very good. Will definitely eat there again. read more

A Thyme For All Seasons - Filet Mignon Sliders with carmelized onions - delicious! - Cafes Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

Stopped here with a large party on the way home from Cape May. Restaurant is very cute with nice decor. Because we had 7 people we ordered almost everything on the menu. In retrospect this was a huge mistake, because the portions here are Galactus-sized. Food was fantastic though and we took a lot of stuff home. Favorite items in no particular order were: - Mac and cheese bowl which spinach and artichoke. Kids loved this one and I guess you could say they ate some veggies with this. - mediterranean salad . Nice healthy option that had good flavors - chicken bruschetta panini - a giant sandwich that was nicely balanced - jersey burger. good tasting patty and egg is a nice touch. My only slight ding for this place is C2H5OH-related. They have a good wine selection but it's only available by the bottle. A bit of a bummer if you only want a drink or two. In either case - a nice place with plentiful parking in downtown Toms River. Definitely stop by next time you are in the area. read more

Great food. Fabulous service nice sitting in the back outside. Reasonable prices highly recommend

Food is great. Try the duck fries. They are DELICIOUS. Great service. You can eat inside or outside.

Stopped in for a quick breakfast while heading north on the parkway. Such a hidden gem! Short way off the parkway. Breakfast was delicious & and we were able to order from the lunch menu, too. Very large portions. Baja turkey sandwich was so good! Skip the crowded bagel spots on a Saturday morning and head here instead! read more

This little cafe serves mostly breakfast and lunch but also has dinner hours Friday and Saturday. It's closed Sunday. A friend and I enjoyed dinner on April 3rd. They had live music by a woman of my generation singing mainly folk. She was very good, the music at the perfect volume for a quaint dinner. I had the special Key West Mahi Mahi served with coconut rice and pineapple salsa. Its presentation was perfect. It was VERY good, the rice and salsa perfect with the fish. My friend had a chicken and apple panini, which he very much enjoyed. The surprise of the meal was the duck fries. Shoestring potatoes with shavings of duck and a secret sauce that made them one of the best fries I had in my 66 yrs. Our server was cheerful, full of smiles and attentive. We couldn't ask for better service. The entire staff was friendly, even the chef was laughing as I spied him taking a photo of my meal. The place isn't very large and the one large party there was made up of respectable people obviously there to enjoy the food. It does have outdoor seating though the back patio, away from the street, would probably be the better choice. read more

Came here expecting to get mac & cheese and we ended up getting dinner specials instead. I got the braised short ribs, which were great. It had a very rich sauce and the meat was extremely tender. There were a few chunks of fat, though. My brother got the salmon and was a little disappointed with it. It was a bit dry. It was an overall positive experience, but there are so many food options in the area that it may be a while before we come back again. read more

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My sister, niece, and I went to breakfast at A Thyme for All Seasons. We were the only customers; it was quiet and hot, but my sister had enjoyed eating there before. Before we ordered, loud music began playing. I could not hear the server, so I asked if the music could be turned down a little, which it was. Once we placed our orders, the music became loud again, and I could not hear the conversation at the table. Although the food was ok, the loud music and heat made the breakfast uncomfortable. The waitress took away our plates, not even asking if I wanted more coffee. When she brought our check, the prices on the check were different than those on the menu. My sister asked to speak with a manager about the discrepancy. The manager/owner told us the prices on the menu were wrong; he pointed to a small chalkboard that could not be read from where we were seated which mentioned that egg dishes were 25% higher. The waitress did not mention the prices nor did the large visible chalkboard noting the specials. It seems as if that the owner was intentionally deceptive and hoping no one would notice the price changes. The owner was rude and told us that he could not afford to change the menus and loud music is expected in a restaurant. He did ultimately remove the price of our drinks to placate us. Although the food was ok, the service, loud music, deceptive prices and attitude of the owner are unacceptable. I will not return to A Thyme for All Seasons and based on other reviews, there are a number of people who have had similar experiences. There are several good places to eat in Toms River, but A Thyme for All Seasons is not one of them. read more

A Thyme For All Seasons - Cafes Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

120 dollars worth of food, a 25 dollar tip to just bring the food to the table 30 ft away. Ordered a side of Mac and cheese for my 14 months old and my friends 14 month old to share. When asking for plates for the Mac and cheese we were told by the server they have no plates so spare. They were 10 cent plastic plates. When I asked if the babies were to just shovel the food into their mouths, same response. We have order from them dozens of times at TR night outs. Never again. Went to Capone's for and asked them for some plates, didn't even order from them, no problem. We'll be going to Capone's for now on. read more

Food is very good. Great service everyone was very nice. Highly recommend. They are a great place to have a meal and still be close to home.

Bestest placer. Order anything and it'll good. Recommend the NY steak sandwich and the chipotle turkey wrap. My sister got the sweet potato salad, was good. read more

A Thyme For All Seasons - sweet potato walnut salad - Cafes Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

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Great food as always and great to see my old friend, chef Mike. Best hidden spot downtown that feels like home when you're there.

Very Good and very reasonable. I was looking for a place to eat outdoors so I could bring my dog. It had tables on sidewalk in front and a back garden with tables both good for dogs. The inside was quaint and well appointed. The French toast was excellent and it came with fruit for only $9 to add sausage only $2!!! The coffee was also good. Although I had breakfast the lunch menu looked very intriguing.... I definitely recommend if ur in Toms River! read more

staff is very nice . Food is very good. bathroom is very clean , I would recommend duck fries

This cafe in downtown Tom's River is my favorite place to eat. The wait staff is friendly and helpful. I have tried several different paninis, all tasty with big portions. Every one is so good, but start with the chicken bruchetta panini. You will not regret it. The grilled chicken on any salad really adds flavor, texture. Trust me. If you are not sure, ask your server. Last week, they recommended the French Toast. It had about six pieces of buttery warm fresh bread with a side of fruit and whipped cream. The French Toast and coffee came to $7.45. What a deal. You can eat inside where they play great music on the radio, or out front by the sidewalk at a table, or out back on the new sunny, wine patio. Try Thyme! read more

A Thyme For All Seasons - Breakfast bacon, eggs, toast and really grear potatoes. - Cafes Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

Food is amazing. Wish they were open longer. Can't believe how good the cheesesteaks are! read more

We decided to come after our scarecrow walk with our family because we have heard such great things. However our experience was less then ideal. Service: Staff seemed very friendly and attentive until we had an issue then they kinda disappeared and seemed very awkward. Atmosphere: The atmosphere is casual and nice. It's very small. Only a few tables inside. I believe there's outside patio dinning as well. Food: The have a pretty big menu but no official kids menu. They do say they could make smaller portions but we were charged full price for a "smaller portion kids meal for a 1 year old". We started off great with the appetizers. Those were delicious and very well made. So it was a great disappointment when 3 of our dinners came out with issues. My 3 year old got the Mac and cheese and kept saying it was "spicy" so I tasted it and it definitely had a Buffalo taste to it. Both me and my husband sampled it and since buffalo sauce has a very distinctive flavor it's not hard to miss especially for a 3 year old. Then came around our meals and we were served raw chicken. Both me and my husbands chicken were served raw. Which is not a big deal they offered to remake it for us. However when they served us our meal we noticed it look drastically different and had a whole different sauce on it. Both me and my husband agreed it was not what we had ordered but we had cranky kids and decided to just eat and move on. Not sure what meal we were served but it was chicken in a thick Turkey like gravy that was flavorless. There was a lady who we thought may be a manager come over and apologize and say she was going to take care of the bill for us and give us pumpkin pie. But when the bill came around nothing was taken off. There was nothing "taken care of". We were actually charged for a service fee as well. Having worked many years in the hospitality and restaurant industry I did expect there to be some sort of rectification for our experience. However the manager thought giving us a slice of broken "unsellable" pumpkin pie would be justified enough. Unfortunately we will be taking our business elsewhere. read more

I have not eaten at the restaurant We had a birthday party for my dad in a hall in Lakewood)100 people). The restaurant delivered the food - on time. There was plenty of food and it was delicious - particularly the kielbasa. They were very easy to work with. When I asked for a menu change a couple of days in advance, they readily accommodated me. Highly recommended read more

Excellent food never disappoints service is Excellent prices are great too. my favorite spot every time I'm passing through toms River.a must spot read more

Last night - I had the NY Steak plate with chimichurri - this was "Chef's Kiss" - excellent. Chef Michael is wonderful - he's a magician! I can't wait until my next meal at A Thyme for All Seasons! Highly recommended. read more

I really like this place! I got the cuban and it was really really really freaking good. They have a pretty wide variety on the menu, so it's likely you'll find something you like. They seemed to need a bit more staff, but at least we were treated good. I say that because it did take a bit long to receive our food and i'm not sure if it was due to lack of servers or a problem in the kitchen - but the food was really tasty so it kind of made up for it lol. read more

First time customer! Enjoyed lunch here the other day. Everything was fresh, delicious and prompt. We really loved the food choices on the menu and can't wait to visit again! read more

What a gem this place is!! A menu that is creative yet contains plenty of standards for those not daring enough to try something new. (Like Quackos - duck tacos!) There's quite a few duck items on the menu. We were all in the mood for burgers ( which were delicious) so we split an order of duck fries. Oh my goodness, so good!! With our burgers we got the pesto macaroni salad- delicious! If I had any complaint it would be that it's only open til 3 during the week. I would have loved to sit on the patio and enjoy a glass of wine with dinner there during the week. read more

A Thyme For All Seasons - Duck fries - fries with duck and a sauce - yum! - Cafes Near Me - Toms River, New Jersey

Took mom to lunch at this really cute restaurant. They didn't have a ton of people seated, but the takeout was really doing good business. They have seating up front and it looked like a back outside area as well. I ordered a Jersey Burger, which is a 1/3 lb burger, with pork roll, egg and cheese as well as lettuce and tomato. It was a big boy. The burger was cooked perfectly at medium rare, it was juicy and delicious. Now admittedly it was a mess, but mixing a big juicy burger, with a runny egg, well that's bound to happen. Have your napkins ready for this one though. The pork roll was flavorful and didn't get lost, which sometimes happens. Mom got a bacon & Brie grilled cheese. Of course I tried a bite. It was wonderful. Nice Brie mixed with the bacon, lettuce and tomato all on rye. It was a great sandwich. Needless to say, we left happy and full. Really nice, clean place. Waitress was attentive and friendly. I'll definitely be back. read more

Didn't know what to expect but very happy to find this little bistro. Came across it on a Yelp search. Serves local NJ wine & beer to go with delicious food. Small but Nice private back patio area if want to dine alfresco. Lovely wait staff. read more

My son and I were in the area just before noon on a Monday. The place was jammed packed. Within 10 minutes the entire restaurant was emptied out. Turns out, Toms River high school lets out for lunch, many restaurants around here are packed during that time. It's nice that they have a special menu and pricing for the HS kids. I had a Panini with a side salad and my son ordered the Bre and bacon grilled cheese. We were both happy with our meal. The place is super cute and the service was friendly and attentive. I would definitely make it a point to dine here again next time I'm in the area. read more