Stopped in alone - on the way to meet someone, I was early. I was greeted by a really friendly…read morewoman (owner)- ordered a chocolate chai tea - very cute and charming place w beautiful cupcakes, cakes, etc. they make them there. As I sat there , there was a steady stream of people coming in to order cakes. Another table had 4 ladies meeting up for high tea lunch. Another couple was there for tea. It was a busy and friendly atmosphere, positive vibe and cheery inside. I plan to go back w my daughters in the future. It's worth the 25 min drive for a nice day out!

Had a lovely lunch here with family! Service was very friendly, my scone sampler was delicious, and…read morethe rest of the party loved their quiche, salad, and soup. Wide variety of teas--I enjoyed the black currant. And we happily bought some delicious desserts from the pastry case to take home!

We just love the doughnuts! Fresh and delicious. This place never disappoints! Parking at peak…read moretimes is a bit crazy but it is worth it no w the less!

These weren't the greatest donuts or coffee I've ever had, but what really tipped the scales for me…read morewas the price and most importantly customer service. I wandered in here on the 4th of July probably around 7am-ish after misreading Google Maps and taking an ill-advised walk from our Airbnb down a solid chunk of Route 9. (There was a pedestrian path on the other side of the road that looked very peaceful in comparison and I just didn't feel like crossing the highway to get on it - 100% on me). As soon as I saw the crowded parking lot, I knew this was probably the only mom and pop game in town - there's a Dunkin nearby at least - and that this was a locals place through and through. The interior is small, and it felt probably even smaller because it was packed with locals, all of whom were super nice to me. The door was held for me both going in and out, and milk was offered/handed to me for my coffee by a fellow customer. Any mild issues I had in moving around the room were negated by the hospitality. The back wall of the room and side counters are dominated by pastries, and there's a coffee station to the left of the entrance that's similar to what you'd find at a gas station convenience store - low maintenance for sure but gets the job done. The display of donuts behind the register caught my eye before anything else, so I opted for two of those - chocolate frosted and strawberry frosted. There were a few edgier flavors including a 4th of July themed blue one but I don't typically mess around with the classics. They were pretty tasty - decent size for sure, maybe a little cakier than I typically prefer, but the dough was on the airy side and I liked that they didn't skimp on the frosting. I grabbed an additional coffee for one of my top-tier chums (two of whom came to rescue me from a return walk down Route 9), and the total - two coffees and two donuts - came to a little over $5. We were all delightfully flabbergasted. That typically gets you maybe a caffeinated beverage closer to the city. Worth a stop for sure if you're in the area. In the low-key land of strip malls between Seaside and AC, I'd much rather go to a little standalone shop like this, as would my wallet.

Best homemade Italian bread in the area. Pastries, cakes, cookies.. fresh and yummy! They also…read morecarry Italian frozen raviolis, manicotti, stuffed shells, etc! Outstanding service always with a smile!

It's like a coconut cream pie, cheesecake and key lime pie all in one. Not overly sweet or tart…read morethe coconut makes it special. That whipped topping is fresh and light. It's the greatest pie ... period.

It's a wonderful bakery and everything is delicious. My friend and I made multiple trips to this…read morebakery over the summer. Our favorites are the beach bum cookie and the raspberry bar

Was craving chocolate chip cookies and baked on the beach met my needs. Crispy on the outside…read moreslightly soft on the inside with just the right about of chocolate chips - not too many or too little. And yes I do feel there can be too many. Friendly service and it smelled delicious inside.

The store is very clean and very presentable. The service from the staff is always pleasurable,…read morefast & efficient. The ambience is typical for a ice cream store

The ice cream is creamy and delicious. The staff professional and friendly. The cones are to die…read morefor. Try it

Wildly overpriced for what you get. I thought I would give them a try. I bought 1 Blueberry muffin…read moreand it costed $3.25. Yes it was a good muffin, but that was more than I would pay for a warm muffin served with butter on a China plate in a local diner. I won't be back after feeling ripped off by being overcharged the first time.

As soon as I walked in, I knew I'd love this place. I had to find a birthday cake for hubby and…read morepicked this spot based on other Yelp reviews. It didn't disappoint. Service was great and lots of chocolate cake options. She had me at seven layer cake. Hubby also loves jelly donuts so I got one of those, as well as glazed donuts for the kids. Of course I had to sample all of it and it was delicious. I'll def be going back. I noticed they had some breakfast and lunch items on the menu too... friendly service and great options.

I am a professional chef and every chance I get, I go outside the norm and seek out small local…read morebusinesses for events, small parties or just subtle changes to my regular. This time I went looking for cookie favors that I could personalize for a family party of my own. I found Creative cookies right in my own town of Forked river. The woman hand crafts each cookie to suit your specific needs. My particular need this time was my parents 50th anniversary and Creative cookies did not disappoint. I did of course wait until last minute and only had a week to plan (would have like to give the woman my order maybe 2 weeks out, but I took a shot) and they were very, very accommodating. The cookies were perfect 3 different designs beautifully iced and finished no stencils all hand piped , individually wrapped and ribbon tied. The best part is they were also delicious, they were not made a week out or 10 days they were a fresh home made cookie. I went with the sugar cookie. I think next time and absolutely there will be a next time I will give the spice cookie a go. If you want a home made cookie favor and want it to be special definitely check out Creative cookies you will not be disappointed.. I will be back. Bon appetite..

From the owner: Creative Cookies, LLC is a NJ registered (Cottage Food Operator) home based bakery in Forked River,…read moreLacey Twp., NJ. I specialize in home baked custom decorated cookies for any occasion...or just because! Creative Cookies provides custom designs tailored to your individual requests to ensure your cookies are uniquely you! Any cookies that I create for you may be packaged as cookie favors, in boxes or placed on platters to make your party or event stand out! By offering a choice of cookie flavor, I can add an extra level of customization to your cookies. I love what I do, and take pride in providing cookies that taste as amazing as they look!

Thank you for the beautiful and very delicious coffee themed cake and cupcakes!…read moreAbsolutely fantastic!!!

Good gluten free birthday cake. Cheaper than the other bakery I went to last year for gluten cake…read more Much better tasting too!

Good food. Great price. Amazing deli if you're ever in the area they have a bunch of authentic…read moreItalian pasta and grocery's service is fast and friendly. Great big space and I promise it will make you want to come back. Their breakfast sandwich's are amazing! Just writing this is making me want to get one.

This place is AMAZING!!! From the moment you walk in and smell the smoked meats, you are hooked!…read moreFresh meat, bread and desserts! If your too tired to cook, they have an assortment of homemade ready to heat meals. If you want a fresh cut of meat, no problem. Any questions how to cook a cut of meat, the butcher will come out and explain what you need to do. The staff is great!