Extremely slow service. We were the only ones in there and it took 15 minutes for 2 regular coffees. It was also dumpy inside. No seating, and it basically looked like a storage locker. Will not be back. read more

This is not your typical hipster coffee shop. Driving up, you can't miss it--its right at the corner with a bright painted sign on the building with its name. The building itself looks almost like an old diner--long and brightly colored. Inside is more of the same. There are a couple of round tables with diner-esque stools and a few chairs randomly placed in the center of the seating area. All of it contributes to a kind of endearing quality of the place. I was greeted with a friendly smile by who I believe is the owner. I opted for a small coffee and a biscotti, as I wanted something that wasn't too sweet. The coffee is self-serve, which I'm not a huge fan of as sometimes they aren't as fresh, but management seems to take care of this. My orange almond biscotti, while I was happy to be able to taste the hints of orange, was stale. Prices were fair, as my coffee and the biscotti were each $2. It's a bit chilly in the cafe and a little loud with the music but I was still able to get some work done. If it were a bit closer to home, I think I would frequent this cafe a little more, but I wish the owner all the success! read more

Jersey Shore Coffee Roasters - a sandwich and a cup of coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Leonardo, New Jersey

You can find the famous beans from Jersey Shore around the shore- Whole Foods, other coffee shops, so I had it before and pre loved it. This was my first trip to the actual location and I have to say-- glorious but in a shabby and neglected kind of way. Grunge and neglected, with Halloween decorations still out front the week before Thanksgiving, this place is truly all about the beans. I came mid morning on Saturday and I was the only one here. I am guessing they are busy weekday mornings with a bus stop right out front but the sitting areas seem neglected and like am after thought with boxes piled in one corner and a kind of if you insist on hanging we'll tolerate it vibe. I dig it all but it may not be super appealing for a road trip. read more

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Another visit to the fantastic place leaving the decision up to the young lady behind the counter and she did not disappoint. She made me a fabulous Latte and put a cute leaf design on top. Enjoying some Neil Young and sipping my coffee with a Cherry Pistachio biscotti. I travel the country every week and eat at some unbelievable places but when I get home I can't wait to get back here and relax with great coffee and comfortable surroundings. Now to grab some beans for home brew! FoodDude! read more

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Used to be my happy place, great coffee and food. Now it feels like they are not even trying. Go in and the lights are not even on, no seating at all just an empty room with a counter. Service is slow and they don't have half the things you ask about on the menu. Coffee is still decent. Now the pastry case is practically empty every time I go in and the place is not clean. I wish is as better and as good as it used to be. read more

I have loved Jersey Roasters coffee since they opened a dozen years ago. Great cup for the drive to work, and on the weekends it has always been a great place to sit and enjoy a latte! I look forward to stopping by this weekend! Patrick L Atlantic Highlands read more

You shouldn't play pool against the fellow who brings his custom made cue, even if he is in flip-flops and shorts. He's a ringer and you're going to get burned. Yet, when it comes to espresso you should buy from the guy who roasts his own and pulls shots with a naked portafilter. That would be Andy, the owner of Jersey Shore Coffee Roasters. His place looks like another shore snack shack--but its a ringer for some of the best roast coffee in this part of the state. And no, you will never find your coffee roast 'burnt' as the other big chains do. Their specialty is a Northern Italian Espresso: tan roast, a crema of tiger stripes and red ochre so thick you cannot skim it away with a spoon. No sugar needed in this cup; the taste is a beautiful mix of tart and fruits that will get your day restarted, any time of the day. read more

Jersey Shore Coffee Roasters - Jewel box. Treasure is inside. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Leonardo, New Jersey

Incredible local coffee roaster/shop. Unrivaled selection of craft roasted coffees, artistry tier roasting and brewing, and service that makes you feel like 'one of the gang.' An absolute local treasure. read more

Coffee was good but was expecting to dine indoors. There was absolutely no tables or furniture just a messy empty space. Was very strange.

This used to be a great coffee shop. Stopped in today since I was on a bike ride and I guess Covid hit hard on it's business. It used to be warm and welcoming and it wasn't, and my ice coffee for what I paid wasn't anything to write home about. I feel bad but it's true. Hopefully they can turn it around. read more

Pros: -Quiet -Smoothies are good -Drinks are always fresh and cold -Biscotti is great -Cookies are fresh and soft Cons: -Iced green\regular tea is way too watered down -A tiny piece of coffee cake is $3.75?! -THEY OVERCHARGE YOU (sorry needed to make that a warning!) -One of the owners rushes you when you order and when you try to count your money Overall, it's a good place but just don't get your hope up! *Dana read more

Jersey Shore Coffee Roasters - The watered down iced green tea. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Leonardo, New Jersey

This is a fantastic, small business that has been (thankfully) thriving in my hometown for years now. The owners are passionate coffee lovers with an expansive knowledge of every kind of coffee they have - and believe me, there is quite a lot. Normally they have about 3 roasts (and one decaf) for a quick cup but behind the main counter are countless blends which can be ground up and taken home. I've gotten gifts for friends & family here after asking the owner for his opinions on what is best. The service is fantastic and the vibe is also relaxing - they have comfortable chairs & play this great XM radio station full of Brit-Rock-Pop from the 60s. Another (huge ! ) plus is that they sell Flaky Tart pastries here (and delicious biscotti). However, what really makes this place special to me is how they treat my father - who is both disabled and has a hard time getting out of the house. The friends he has made here with the owner & staff has made it a welcoming, bright place for him when he occasionally comes out. This little place not only has fantastic coffee but a comforting, small town vibe. It really brings his spirits up. Thank you so much for your warmth and hospitality! read more

A great place to stop in, especially if you are taking the trail right next door.

This is the best in coffee that Middletown has to offer. I had no idea it was here until I went searching for coffee roasters on Google. Great little shop! I had the Ethiopian Harrar and it was really a great cup of coffee. Lots of varieties and blends to choose from. I was a little disappointed that their coffee roaster is not on display. The roaster always makes for a great centerpiece for a store like that one. They will hand pour any variety of coffee for you if it is not in the pre-brewed airpots (for an additional charge :( ) The barista working the counter was very knowledgable about the coffees they were offering that day, and he was helpful and friendly. Definitely worth the trip inside if you are driving by on Hwy 36. read more

Good coffee and bagels. The espresso drinks are excellent. My wife likes to start her Saturday morning with an onion bagel w/ cream cheese and I start mine with the mocha breve. read more

Love this place. The staff are amazing. They are so friendly and welcoming. The coffee beans are roasted in house. I love to bring my travel mug and filling up at the coffee bar, occasionally I have had a latte and they have been yummy too. This is a great place where can enjoy your coffee and learn what is going on in the community. read more

Fantastic cup of coffee! Had a single origin yirgacheffe this morning that was made to order pour over. Highly recommended

A little shop on Rt. 36 where you can get a great cup of espresso, cappuccino, or regular coffee. All the coffee is hand roasted on premises and is available for purchase by the pound. The owners are very friendly people and willing to explain in detail about the different coffees they carry. read more

I can't add much to the reviews posted here, this is THE gem of the area. Even if you don't like coffee (gasp!) you should consider stopping by for the experience, because personalized customer service (as found here) is on the endangered species list. The iced coffee will ruin it for you anywhere else, if you are NOT local be sure to take a giant one for the trip home. read more

In a sea of 7 Elevens and Dunkin Donuts, Jersey Shore Coffee Roasters is the obvious and preferred alternative. We almost missed this place when we drove by. We did a u-turn and came back. SO glad we did. Along with our regular latte and iced latte (with soy milk, hooray) we enjoyed some biscotti and cookies from the Flaky Tart Bakery (happily added to my list of places to visit). Pssst, get the pb filled peanut butter cookie. I'm very happy to know this place exists and will definitely return when I'm in the area. read more

Stopped by on our bike ride and didn't feel like coffee so we got smoothies. Pincolada, strawberry and strawberry/banana were all awesome! Have to stop back for a cup a Joe. Great stop! read more

Jersey Shore Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Leonardo, New Jersey

If this place was around the corner I would never go to a chain coffee house again! My husband and I finally got a chance to stop in and try this place out and we were not disappointed. His espresso and my latte were perfect! We also purchased a couple pounds of coffee, which were equally delicious. I am a die hard coffee fiend and have traveled the world drinking coffee. I am happy to report this is a must try for my fellow coffee brethren. The staff is warm and knowledgable! I couldn't give it a five simply because the decor left a bit to be desired, but nothing dirty or unclean about it. I can't wait to stop here in the summer for ice coffee before heading to the beach! read more

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Fresh Coffee at 4:15 in the afternoon-- a delicious scone-- free wifi-- comfortable, pleasant surroundings, e-z parking, gift packages for Christmas-- what's not to love. The best coffee I've ever had. Period. Most places "quit" an hour before they close-- no fresh coffee, nothing to eat, but not here. The owner was welcoming, friendly, and advised me on the best choices (I had my choice of dark coffees). read more

This is a great spot. It's small, but the seating is comfy and it's ususally not too crowded. The coffee is excellent... real! I personally love the Americano. Staff is also very friendly. I had a really bad day the part time I stopped in and the guys behind the counter put a smile on my face. read more

Casual comfortable atmosphere, flavorful coffees, friendly, welcoming, and helpful staff, Jersey Shore Coffee Roasters is a gem of a place to have in the area. Scones and muffins from Flaky Tart are of course outstanding, and so are the very reasonably priced egg on bagel or English muffin and other breakfast sandwich options. Whether driving down Hwy 36 (esp. heading west) or biking the Hudson Trail, this is a great stopping off place, with easy parking, to get something to go or to eat/drink in. There is outside seating for when the weather is warm. This is a local business well worth supporting! read more

Very nice coffee house! Had been buying their coffee at Whole Foods until I finally bought it from the source! Also have excellent selection! read more

Here's the scoop. I love coffee and will go almost anywhere to enjoy a great cup of coffee, but I also really enjoy the experience of the person serving the coffee, in which they explain the overall blends, acidity and the origin. Couldn't decide on what I wanted, so I politely asked the young lady behind the counter her thoughts, recommendations and personal view of the current blends on tap. Let's just say, I felt like I was talking to a person that had limited to no interest in helping, understanding what a customer wants and was completely disconnected from helping the general public. I politely asked several questions, joked and then settled on their iced blend coffee, which is outstanding. Needless to say, first impressions speak volumes, so this will be my first and last coffee from Jersey Shore Coffee Roasters. So sad to know customer is the backbone of any business, and it just isn't realized at this point of destination. Coffee 5 stars, overall experience negative 1 star, which equates to an overall 2 star rating. read more

Excellent local roaster! High-quality coffee, warm & friendly place. I also had their coffee served in a French press with brunch at a great new French & New England (!) restaurant in Colts Neck, Union Jacques, and it rocked! I rarely find coffee that equals a high-quality meal-- Jersey Shore's does. read more

Excellent small batch roasting operation provides my coffee shop with the freshest beans possible. I love being able to tell my customers with confidence, "This coffee was roasted fresh less than a week ago!" We love the Costa Rican "La Amistad" the Guatemalan Huehuetenango, and the northern Italian Espresso roast. read more

They say they have the best Java on the Jersey Shore. Guess what? They're right. And the best I've ever had, hands down! I didn't believe a local resident when they said JSCR in Leonardo had excellent coffee and espresso drinks. Being a NY snob, I was highly doubtful. But now, I'm willing to admit how wrong I was. With more varieties of whole bean coffee available than I can count, every time I go there, I learn something new about coffee, geography and (like it or not) the NY Giants as the owners are huge fans. As we agree on that point, I have nothing bad to say about this place. If you love good coffee-- even better, if you want to support local business in NJ, get yourself to the coffee shop. Trust me-- you'll thank me. read more

A great coffee shop and an excellent coffee store & roaster. I drink my coffee iced 95% of the time and to date I have only ordered iced coffee here. The large is enormous, probably 32 ounces and $5. It is worth it I think. The coffee flavor is much more mild than the cold brew I'm used to but it packs an enormous caffeine punch. A large on an empty stomach is a bad idea for most humans, so drinker beware. read more

I am embarrassed to admit that in my beginning stages of coffee drinking I used to pass this place up in favor of Dunkin Donuts. Hey... I was young, I was stupid, I thought a blueberry mocha iced coffee was a reasonable thing to order. Then I went away to college and learned the true importance of caffeine. Now that I am older and wiser (as far as coffee is concerned), whenever I am back in NJ this is my favorite place to grab coffee. The people working there are so friendly and enthusiastic, it seems like they really care about what they're doing. There's a little bit of seating inside and the interior is very cozy. They offer some basic food, mostly pastries and bagels. I generally just go in for a drink, but I'm sure this is also a great place to buy beans, they roast them in-house! I usually go for the Jersey Shore Jolt (coffee + espresso) and it's always great-- never burnt or bitter tasting. I recommend it iced! read more

I dig this place, man. It's a bit removed, as the location is kind of in the middle of nowhere. The staff is SO FRIENDLY, they're so nice it catches me off guard at times. Coffee is outstanding. A lot of local coffee places burn their beans and you get this slightly smoky and INTENSE coffee flavor. They do it correctly here... subtle and flavorful. Well done. They get their pastries from the Flaky Tart BTW. Mmmm. I reserve 5-Star reviews for the absolute "best of something" I've been to. There's a lot of excellent coffee places out there, and JSCR is among the best 'round here. read more

The coffee is always fresh with a wide assortment of flavors. They have the best bagel sandwiches around (BEC's). Owners and staff are friendly; it's a homey place to visit, sit and enjoy a cup! read more

Best coffee, all the extras, comfortable atmosphere and equally important great staff. Thank you Paul! Great coffee and we appreciated the support and willingness to help us on our bike adventure. We got home safe! Brooklyn and Staten Island salute you! read more

Love walking here with my pups and grabbing An iced coffee. They are so accommodating and have given us water for the doggies on warm days. I think if they reprinted the exterior it might draw more business or just modernize it more. They gave good coffee and interior is cute read more

Good people and a good cup of coffee. The fresh orange juice is insane and they have great pastries and bagels.

Awesome coffee and service. Andy and Paul are really knowledgeable about coffee. They always help me pick the perfect kind.

this place has it all, fantastic coffee bends, pastries, espresso, friendly and helpful staff and great atmosphere. I highly recommend this place to anyone who likes coffee. read more

Being a frequent traveller and always on the lookout for good coffee, I can easily say that Jersey Shore Coffee Roasters has some of the best you can find anywhere in the US. Great people, pastries, snacks, a constantly rotating selection of the best beans from all over the world as well as custom blends that can't be beat. An absolute must for any coffee fan! read more