Great service and the Gelato is to die for... Next time I go in, think im going to try the…read morepistachio flavor.

It saddens me that Asbury Park has gotten extremely pricey, and River Street Sweets is no…read moreexception. Our sweet tooth cravings got the best of us before a show next door at House of Independents. Their wide array of options wore us down, but the bill as we rang everything up blew our minds (and not in a good way). Their candy and quality were solid, just way past what we were expecting!

Stumbled across the place while a doing a 5k in Asbury Park. There was a decent line of…read morecustomers. The walls have pictures of musicians and they were playing rock music over the speakers which fit the name and the vibe. I ordered the Ice Ice baby which a brownie with frosting and also the Not you Little Debbie (Gibson) oatmeal cookie crème pie. They were delicious. Next time I'm in the area I'll make sure to stop by again.

Stopped in here for dessert after having lunch at another restaurant on the same block. Everything…read morethey are selling looked amazing but I settled on the smell like peanut butter mini cake. It was very good and very filling the peanut butter and chocolate were a perfect combo it really hit the spot. The store itself really keeps on brand with the walls having pictures of rockstars who had their desserts and some concert posters. The service is walk up and order with limited seating. But overall I definitely will be back i have a list of things I want next time I'm in Asbury

I tasted the chocolates from Caramel Candy Shop today, everything was absolutely delicious! The…read morechocolates are clearly fresh-made, rich in flavor, and beautifully well-decorated. You can really taste the quality and care in every piece. The shop has a lovely feel, and the products look just as good as they taste. Highly recommended for anyone who loves fine chocolates and handmade sweets.

I had their chocolate on several occasions and just find it to be decent. Their fudge is terrible…read morethough.

Cookmans Creamery is always a must stop when we're in the area!! The staff are kind and always…read morewilling to let us sample before we make a decision on what to get! All the ice cream is delicious and it's hard to make a decision. The decor is very cool in here as well.

They had a good selection of regular and vegan ice cream. I had a single scoop which was the…read moreperfect size to satisfy my sweet tooth! I had enjoyed PB Monster and really enjoyed it.

Love this little beautiful coffee shop right in the middle of downtown Asbury Park! Great coffee,…read moregreat vibe, and great food too A fun place to stop while browsing around Asbury PARK. Really great coffee! As soon as you step through the door, you're gonna love this place, charming, decorated beautifully in a very warm feeling inside. We came in to get a coffee to warm up on a cooler day and found ourselves ordering gelato and even a salad for lunch. The food here is really fresh! They really know how to make their coffees and tease as well. They have a really nice assortment of snacks and food. You can order while you're here. Very highly recommended if looking for a snack, a meal or a perfect cup of coffee while walking around downtown Asbury Park.

You know it's good when I forget to take pictures of the experience. We stopped here before a show…read moreat House of Independents and it was absolutely perfect. Delicious cocktails on their menu and plenty to choose from. Food was flavorful, warm, and fantastic. We plan on going here anytime we have a show now. Note: food ended at 6pm on a Friday. It says on one of their signs "late night bites" but they might've done away with that. I got the tomato & mozzarella panini ($14.) The bread has rosemary baked into it. It was easy to eat - not "too large" or hard bread that roughs up the roof of your mouth. It's the perfect insides to bread ratio. My bf got the chicken salad panini ($15) and THAT was amazing. The berries give it a sweet flavor. He was scooping what fell out of the sandwich with the chips it was that good. I recommend the Honey Boo cocktail if you like sweet flavors and bourbon. The Spicy Bee (I think that was it) was the perfect balance of pepper and orange. There's black & white movies playing on a screen in the corner which had me fascinated and I wish I knew what movie it was. The lighting is low and the decor makes you feel you might be sitting in a speakeasy. 2 drinks and 2 paninis came out to ~ $80 with tip, so it is pricey but it's worth it.

Small grab and go donut shop with a lovely selection of gluten free and vegan options. Felt…read moreabsolutely indulgent getting a strawberry glaze with sprinkles! Space is accessible for someone using mobility equipment and the staff are efficient and friendly. Love that the donuts are a nice size- not as massive as other places we have been and quite yummy!

Amazing donuts in a very fun neighborhood. Every flavor we've had has been amazing, but the Good…read moreKarmel and Holey Cannoli were especially good. Grab a donut and take a stroll down the block for some vintage shopping - it's great way to start the day.

Macaroons the star of the bakery, dont get me wrong everything is great. But on passover the only…read morecookies you can eat is macaroons and they are the best. During the rest of the year I eat it all.

Best tasting macaroons I've ever had always make a stop here when I'm down the shore I mixed up the…read moredifferent macaroons, but the originals are the best

We want to love it here, they have so many things going for them! When they're good, they're GREAT…read more When they're not... the cheese on the cheese fries is runny instead of thick, the ice cream is foamy instead of creamy, the sundaes are sloppy instead of luscious, and sandwiches randomly don't come with chips as they usually do. They're also always out of some menu items: mac and cheese, whipped cream, etc. Depending on who is working they'll either cheerily bring the food to your table (it's counter service) or just yell your name from inside. They also charge a 3% "dine service charge" with no explanation. I hope they can find some consistency because we really want to support this adorable place.

OCEAN GROVE: Dale and Dollops is a diner right on Main Ave. offering a full range of…read moreAmerican-style vegan options. Healthy and delicious, we enjoyed the tempeh Caesar salad, the chickpea tuna salad sandwich, and a milkshake. They are open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and you can also stop in for a smoothie, soft serve ice cream, ice cream sundae, and a milkshake! Order inside and they'll bring it out to you! Leashed dogs are allowed at the cute outdoor seating and you can people watch and enjoy the weather. A couple of tables on the porch are covered by the building and another couple are on the sidewalk. It is also very sunny, so make sure your dog is comfortable from the heat and sits in a shaded spot. We were told dogs are also allowed inside and when we took a peek,, it is such a fun space! There are old-school games, a Photo Booth, and has a bright and colorful design! 69 Main Avenue Ocean Grove, NJ 07756

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was bad enough that I feel obligated to warn…read moreothers. Yesterday I purchased eight brownies for over $30 from this bakery for a birthday celebration at work. At that price point, I expected something fresh, rich, and worthy of being brought to a group. What I got instead were stale, dry brownies that tasted like they had been sitting out for days. It was honestly embarrassing to serve them. They were noticeably old and completely underwhelming, especially for a bakery that positions itself as a premium spot. If you're charging luxury prices, the product needs to match. Freshness should be the absolute bare minimum, and unfortunately, that wasn't even close here. I won't be returning, and I definitely wouldn't recommend this place for anything you're bringing to an event.

Bottom line: Del Ponte's Bakery in Bradley Beach has many display cases of delicious sweet treats…read moreand Italian bakery delights. The various types of biscotti we purchased as well as the crumble cheesecake were highlights from our selections. Definitely worth a stop in to see what interests your sweet tooth. The Deets: After dinner in Asbury Park this recent visit, it was decided a visit was needed down to Del Ponte's Bakery along Main St in Bradley Beach. This bakery's huge selection of Italian pastries and sweet treats was almost overwhelming! Multiple display cases of deliciousness awaited us inside the shop, we really took our time to look over all of it before decisions were made. We had basically thought going in that we would nab some fresh biscotti (which of course, we did, in different varieties, all delicious) but also ended up with some other goodies such as crumble cheesecake (so good!), cookies, etc. We feasted well each morning, believe you me. It was on the Friday evening of Labor Day holiday weekend and I think the young staffers there had a long day. We were served well, but from the "Can I help who is next, already?!" for example that was shouted out across the shop full of customers sort of came across as "let's get this done now" but hey, never know what they already had been through that day, right? They gathered up all our choices from case to case when it was our turn and we were pretty pleased with the boxes full of baked goodness as all of it didn't last long. Del Ponte's Bakery is a good stop to make if wanting some sweet treats to take home and enjoy, we are glad we did so.