Ahh I really hate giving a low rating, but I honestly have no choice here. While it was our first…read moretime here, we tried a few different menu options and none of them hit. It feels a bit more style over substance in my opinion. Let's start with the positives first! The place itself is very stylish, and we loved the holiday decor! Honestly, just walking towards the building felt like you were being transported into a mini Christmas village. The menu is vast and looks enticing. The place has a great vibe, with a good amount of seating (indoor & outdoor). Definitely makes for a great meeting and study spot! Now onto food and drinks...the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Frappuccino was not good. It was so overrun with cinnamon, you could see the chunks throughout the drink. I love cinnamon, but that's all you tasted and not in a good way. We barely got through it. The serving was large considering the $8 price tag, but the quality was just not there. The pistachio latte was definitely a bit better, but not great. You could taste that bottled syrup flavor and it just wasn't done right. The pistachio croissant was decent. Definitely fresh, with a nice, soft texture, but the Pistachio frosting was super sweet! I think I probably would have preferred it plain. The place definitely has potential, so if they can up their drink game a bit, I'd be open to possibly giving it another go!

Always love making a visit at The Grind when I'm in the Monmouth County area! I absolutely love the…read moremodern ambiance and cute decor throughout this cafe! The staff are super friendly and welcoming, all around making this a memorable experience! We got the pumpkin waffles and they were the perfect autumn treat! The pecan and pumpkin flavor work so great together. As someone who loves pumpkin and cannolis, seeing this combo made me so ecstatic! The chocolate shell and the pumpkin filling balance each other so well--literally could eat a whole platter of these haha! The Grind is an absolute must visit during fall

Every time I visited my friend in New Jersey, I passed by this place thinking, "How cute is this…read morestore?" I didn't even realize it was a small breakfast spot. One day, we finally decided to stop in for breakfast. The space is very cute and quaint, and they also have a small section selling snacks and little knickknacks. The way the place operates is a bit different, you serve yourself coffee, place your order deli-style, and pay upfront like a diner. They bring the food to your table, but there isn't much table service. It was slightly confusing at first, but it didn't take away from the overall experience. That said, it was a bit disappointing that the table wasn't clean. We had a baby with us, and when we wiped the table down, the baby wipe turned brown, not something you want to see. It may have been a busy moment, but cleanliness is still important.

In Colts Neck Township, you will find this store-and-diner after navigating a series of roads. I…read moredid not think I would include this as one of my trips, but I decided that I would come. Brand: 4/5 Colts Neck General Store is located in Colts Neck Township, which is initially a store that also acts as a diner. You will find many knickknacks throughout the walls and the ceilings. The red, barn-house walls definitely gives the store a classic look. The tall sign and the wall sign do have different fonts, with the tall sign having basic font while the wall sign had a more prestigious classic look. Wait Time: 5/5 I did not have any issues with the wait time, for it arrived on time. Ambiance: 5/5 As a store-and-diner, Colts Neck General Store has that unique appeal that I see in Monmouth County. You practically feel immersed into the small town appeal with classic rock playing over the radio at a tolerable volume. The food selection on their menu reflects the small town knickknack appeal, with its varying diversity. You will also find plenty of treats for sale near the counter. The dining area had plenty of space with wide tables, whether on their own or in the booths. Food: 4/5 I ordered the Aztec Specialty Omelet, consisting of jalapeno chips, fried onion, spinach, pepper jack. with a side of toast. Initially I ordered orange Juice, but also include a bottle of water considering the hot jalapeno chips and fried onions. Every well-cooked of the omelet definitely gives it a unique spin, though the buttered toast had an unassuming taste and crunch. The pepperjack cheese brings its hardy flavor to this flavor-packed dish. The Aztec Specialty Omelet held its form, even as I cut into it. Considering how Colts Neck General Store houses many unique knickknacks, I can definitely see how one of those items may have inspired this dish, for the Mexican influence has a pronounced presence. The time it took to prepare this dish accurately matched the waiting time, and the service behind it ensured that I received the meal with my choice of side dishes. The Aztec Specialty Omelet managed to satisfy for a little bit throughout the day. Service: 5/5 The staff managed to get my order without any issues, including asking me specific questions about which side dish I wanted. Based on first impressions, I will say that I felt accommodated while feeling immersed in a small town paradise. The wait time did not try my patience. I cannot say for certain whether the staff dust the knickknacks, but I will say that nothing about the ambiance irritated me, so I presume that they care for them. They also ensured the preparation of the menu items. Cost: 4/5 I will say that as a restaurant in Colts Neck Township, it did not become as expensive as expected. Driving across many varying roads, the arrival to such a unique eatery made the food worth it. I would definitely order differing menu items if I arrive in the future. I do think that having a website would help bring modern relevance to Colts Neck General Store without changing the restaurant itself. The wall sign better represents the store than the tall sign, and if the eatery did make a website, I hope it is used for the brand. Ultimately, the price of the Aztec Specialty Omelet and staying there was worth it. Rating: 4/5 Stars Right now, I will say that Colts Neck General Store has a niche presence in Colts Neck, with its unique ambiance and menu selection. I cannot say I would go back any time soon, but if so, I would enjoy any of the other menu items. Recommend To... Anyone looking for a diner with many knickknacks decorating its walls.

Went for the brunch. Not worth the price unless you eat a LOT. $60 pp, $12 mimosa, mostly…read morebreakfast food. I suppose it's that expensive for "raw bar" of clams, oysters and shrimp cocktail. I had an omelet, and a few shrimp. - so most expensive breakfast I've had.... other items: carved ham, turkey, roast beef, salmon in dill sauce, style other things, lots of breakfast items... I guess I'm just not a good candidate for buffet. Bring an appetite! ( i guess at Breakfast time i can't handle dinner foods)

Went there for dinner, ambiance was good , not to loud even tho they had live music, I like how in…read morethe dinning room it doesn't get over taking by the noise at the bar area. Food was great, all the 3 dishes we had were delicious, overall I think it's a bit overpriced but it's in Colts Neck so I get it. The only that was not up to par was the service, from. The seat down to the end was all slow and not organized, from confusion on what table to get us to appetizers that never came and left overs that got lost. We might come back because like I said before food was pretty good. I just hope service gets their thing together

Got a single slice of margarita for lunch! It did not disappoint. It was cooked well, not too…read morethick, good cheese to sauce to dough ratios and the drizzle of fresh pesto was a nice touch that added just a bit more pizzazz but didn't overwhelm the pizza. There was a long line too which is great bc high volume of customers equals high turnover of food. The service is great! The place is half casual and half dine in restaurant.

This is a local BYOB italian pizzeria. They have a pizza counter and a formal dining room. The…read moredinner portions are generous and come with a salad. The family that owns and operates this restaurant are amazing and provide great service. Hidden Gem!!

Consistently good bagel spot, and very nice staff. Doesn't have as many options and frills as some…read moreother bagel spots, but haven't ever been disappointed with my breakfast sandwiches and bagels.

We were in town for a short time and were in a bit of a time crunch and I'm glad I checked this…read moreplace out as it was close to where we needed to be at. They've got a nice variety of bagels and cream cheeses. It was busy on a Saturday morning which I'd expect, the bagels were super soft I got a salt bagel one of my favorites my husband got a plain bagel with egg and cheese, and we both enjoyed our bagels. They have coffee here and plenty of options for creamer so if you like oat or almond milk creamer they have those, they also have regular cream too. Worth checking out if you are in the area.

This was a Mother's Day Brunch seating at 11am for 3 adults, 1 child and 2 under 3 and was my first…read moredining experience. When we entered at 11am we were told the food was in the back. Having never been there before, we had no idea what that meant so we followed everyone else. We had a reservation, so seating was not an issue. They weren't ready at 11am to serve. It took about 15 minutes for all of the options to be available and the kitchen struggled to keep pace as many options emptied quickly, the lines formed, and the refresh was slow. There was a cash bar service and juices available. This was a catered event, so the food was, well what I expected, but not bad with a fair amount of options. Our waitress did bring us water to our table and even filled the dirty glass and moved on. Empty plates sat on the table for a while, but we continued to return to the buffet. Everything was fair, until the check arrived. First, they charged us the child price for one of the under threes that ate one pancake. The waitress didn't ask if he was under three, just charged us despite under three being free. The real kick in the pants came from the automatic 20% gratuity for parties of 6 or more, billed for four at the table. Yes, I know technically six, I get it. 20% on a buffet is insane. I served myself, I served my own drinks and stacked my own plates, by that definition I should have stayed to collect my tip-out after dining. I would have described our service as poor, unfriendly and unwelcoming. The 20% was not disclosed at the time of the reservation and I consider this a deceptive business tactic. It was Mother's Day so I would have chosen to leave more anyway, despite the bad service, but after the 20% gratuity was automatically added, there was an additional line for the tip. How many added a tip after already being charged? Quite a few I imagine. We will not be visiting this restaurant again and encourage them to be honest, upfront and train their staff appropriately. If the manager had visited out table, we would have spoken to them directly.

Nice place and great stuff . They all help people and try to explain everthing to you …read more The food is good and the place is clean. I recommend it

Stale ass donuts. Every time. Been here 6 times in 2 months…read more Donuts taste like they are days old. Always hard and dry. Staff should just say, "listen this shit has been here all day and it's hard and old, you probably don't want it" , but instead they just look at you like you aren't choosing which stale shit you are gonna pick, like they have a secret bet going behind the counter on who is gonna buy which awful stale crap. That's what I would do if i worked there just to amuse myself I guess. Place sucks. Colts neck sucks in general, there isn't any good food or coffee choices anywhere along rt34.

You enter a subway store, and it's deserted, slightly too cool to be comfortable, slightly too damp…read moreto be clean, and slightly too bright to be inviting. There is one lonely employee who sheepishly pockets their tiny electronic escape window as the chime of the door drags them back to reality. They do their best not to look at you for those awkward 10 seconds while you walk to the counter before you're close enough to order. You observe as the employee assembles your sandwich, making sure to painstakingly put each ingredient on only one half of the sub. You ask for a condiment, and they squeeze it out of a disgusting rubber nipple, then toss the bottle back into its bin like they don't want to touch it either. It wheezingly inhales the kitchen scraps and windex aroma that permeates the store. You ask yourself... are they wearing these gloves to keep the food clean or their hands? You pay, and you're handed a sandwich that heavily sags into a flimsy garbage bag it doesn't really seem to fit in.

Didn't have a few sandwich toppings. Microwaved one of the veggie patties but not the other one in…read morea foot long.. I didn't think you microwaved them, unless it was frozen. When I went to use a coupon I was told I had to show the coupon prior to my order and the coupon isn't valid for the sandwich I ordered. When I told the guy to keep the sandwiches and I was going to leave he honored the coupon. Also very very skimpy on the sandwich toppings. I'll never ever go to this particular subway again.

Met my parents here for dinner with my wife and son. It was a weekday night so we got seated right…read moreaway. The women who was our server was very friendly. I had ordered a Reuben and fries. My wife had ordered the beef sandwich. We debated getting something off the kids menu for my son but he's only two and it was like $12 and we figured it would be worth just giving him some of what we ate and that actually sufficed. If your child's older probably would make sense, but for a little one, juice isn't worth the squeeze.. The food came out pretty quick, and it was really good. I really liked my Ruben. It was a closed face sandwich but they put a fair amount of meat on there which you can't complain about. The inside of the place was clean and what you would expect of a bar. The sit-down sitting area didn't seem too large but but large enough and we were there. We had the section to ourselves. The bar is actually pretty large and has amplementing in it. All in all, not a bad stop. If you're in the area it would be worth checking out.

What a great spot, great atmosphere and the food was delicious. First visit, ate at the bar and we…read morereceived a warm welcome from John the bartender who told us all about their great food offerings, not to mention he makes a mean martini. He told us everything is made fresh and when he said the turkey and roast beef was made in house I had to try their Philly Cheese Steak sandwich which was made with their roast beef. Well, it was fabulous one of the better ones I've tried served with fresh cut fries and a pickle. John also mentioned the Tuna Melt was excellent so my wife gave it a try. Let's just say he didn't steer her wrong, she loved it. Got it with fresh cut sweet potato fries also very delicious. This place will definitely be a go to for us every time we're in the area.