Great options! I Love to eat Organic and there are very few options. Thank you for your…read moreestablishment!

I walked in and it's a cute little café. They have a huge selection of vegan options and I believe…read morethey have non-vegan options as well. In the front, they have refrigerators that have fresh juice, yogurt parfaits, drinks, and more. The vegan options are well priced however I wish the burgers and sandwiches came with a side instead of adding a small fry for four dollars. I got the BLTA burger and added a small fry and it is fresh, tastes amazing, and I really enjoyed everything that I ate. The service was great. The guy that was working was polite and the food came out pretty fast. This is definitely a great place with a lot of options if you are vegetarian or vegan. I can't wait to come back and try something else!

I've been to this restaurant numerous times since it opened. It is awesome! Each meal, lunch and…read moredinners, were outstanding. The flavors were creative and delicious. The menu is diverse so I've tried so many different things, and all truly incredible. The boar chops and lamb chops are unbelievable. The appetizers and sandwiches were great. The service is, without a doubt, on top of things. They are friendly and professional. Thank you so much for your wonderful meals and hard work. I hope this restaurant is successful and stays in Seaside Heights , truly a wonderful addition!!! Oh and btw, the view is absolutely perfect! Casino pier and the ocean!

Much more than a Boardwalk eatery. We tried three appetizers: chicken satay, spinach mushroom…read moreflatbread and the special of the night chili shrimp. The flavors were complex and bold. The ingredients fresh. The attentive waitstaff checked in on us frequently enough and had recommended the special knowing we were using apps as our dinner because of the generous portion. Crisp white tablecloths and a second floor view of the Boardwalk and ocean can't be beat. Open all year. We will come again

Great atmosphere and wonderful staff. Felt very welcomed when we walked in the door…read more Food was absolutely delicious. Our party got the old western and midway omelette, meg special, and kids french toast. Everything came out quickly and hot. Definitely something we'd visit again!

Reliable year-round spot with friendly staff and generous portions. I love being able to sit…read moreoutside in warm weather so always have it in my Lavallette season rotation.

Hidden gem in corner of strip mall, next to State Park. Ample parking. Exterior door is not…read moreautomated, regular pull to enter. Outside seating is available on occasion. Interior seating is booths along one wall that can sit four comfortably, and 2-4 top table and chair seating for rest of area. Restroom is available, but not very ADA and small child friendly. Zoe took care of us. The food and drinks were good. We enjoyed the gluten-free peach French toast, a grilled chicken wrap with fries, a pistachio chai tea, a colada cooler. Food was displayed on plate wonderfully. Portions are ample. All tasted fresh and delicious. Definitely would order from and dine in here again. 9/10

Good: waitress, steak, potato's, pork roll, pancakes, coffee, music…read more Reason we wouldn't return: there are only 10 tables in here. The hostess has this look of doom on her face every time someone comes in. Table of 3. Doom. Table of 4. Doom. Table for 2 and a car seat. Super DOOM. Can you move us. Doom. She looks like she's looking across the Cheesecake Factory for a table. And I'm looking like is there another restaurant in the back? Nope. Just doom. We were waiting for a table no big deal. I'm not an instant gratification person. I'll wait an hour for a good place. And they tried to accommodate us by sitting us at a bistro table for 2. I'm like no we'll wait and they're like everyone just sat down you're gonna have to wait a long time and my husband was like OK. This is fine so I just went along with that. First thing you need to fix that table it is wobbly flip it over grab a screwdriver and make it not wobbly. Second take those tables unless you were ordered by a fire marshal to only have that size throw them in the garbage and put four regular tables there. Not round. Not itty-bitty. Four tables for four people it would certainly alleviate the face of doom. No one might wonder God why are you going on and on about the tables well for three people three breakfasts I waited for my food for over an hour so I paid attention to every thing that was around me in the itty-bitty teeny tiny restaurant. The bacon was mushy. I don't know if it was raw, but it was mushy. The parts that were cooked to my liking were really good, but I didn't want to eat it because I just kept thinking is this raw? My last little issue is all the little charges on the bill. I don't expect food to be cheap. I don't expect breakfast to be cheap either. I am realistic. I know that when I go out to eat likely I'm spending a minimum of $100. One of the meals we ordered was steak and eggs so I definitely knew we were spending over $100. However. Charging $.20 for cream for coffee is such a stupid business decision. That stuff gets you one star reviews, and makes old people really mad. Work it into the price of the coffee. The girl asked me what kind of toast I wanted, pumpernickel, some sort of grain bread or I can't remember what the third one was. Why are you charging me for toast? It's supposed to come with my food. Was the pumpernickel toast more money? Why didn't you say that? Why do I have to scour the menu for all these little hidden charges? It's stupid you need to fix that. Overall, I think the place is good, but it certainly needs some tweaking the people running around the dining room with the exception of the girl who is our waitress with the braids just looks lost. Some people got an explanation of the menu. Some people didn't some people look like they come there 100 times a month. And I'm sure there's a reason for that. The food wasn't bad but for a first time it was also my last time cause I don't mind spending $100 on food and sitting down to eat, but it needs to be better then just good and it missed the mark. But for the love of god get rid of those stupid small middle tables they're not even big enough for 2 people. I do wish you nothing but success though. Change the tables and retrain doom face and I'll make it 5 stars.

Lava Java, one of my favorite coffee spots while on vacation at the Jersey Shore. This spot is…read morepopular, so def recommend allowing yourself some time or arriving around opening (7am) The staff and service is excellent, adorable interior, and amazing offerings ~ we tried one of their super fun iced coffee flavorings, Brown Butter. Delicious! We also grabbed a slice of their homemade coffee cake. Again, delicious! And of course, some beans for our rental to make early morning coffees before the sunrise. My parents went back on their own trip and ordered a pork roll & cheese on a Kaiser roll sandwich (see pic for the ample serving size) and mentioned they had a morning/mid-day live musician serenading them while they ate outside. So fun! They offer outdoor seating and also lunch (I believe they close around 2p). Parking for most of these spots on the shore can be found on the street, although walkable pending where you're staying down the shore. Highly recommend!

Super busy restaurant with lots of options. They don't skimp out on the portions as wellread more

2nd visit to the adorable D'Amores & still loved it. Great coffee, cute ambiance, good service, &…read moregreat food. Had the BLT toast with fresh tomatoes & delicious citrusy arugula salad with crispy bacon; hubby had architectural toast with arugula salad, avocado, bacon, perfectly poached egg, & shaved Parmesan. Highly recommend!

What a cute little place with the friendliest service. I tried the BLT on sourdough and it was…read morevery good. My pup Jovie got a special treat and wants to personally thank you.

This is a good Jersey diner, has all the classics along with their own versions. For example, they…read morehave burgers named after the local parkway exit & burgers with pork roll, & other combos and local favorites. However, what they need are the proper buns for burgers with all these fixins'. They use a sesame seed bun, which is fine if you're having two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, & pickles. But, these patties need a sturdier base for their toppings & sauces. On more than several of the last occasions, I've had my burger fall apart half-way through & have had to make the decision to grab my knife & fork or power through. They use a hard roll for their pork roll, (some call it Taylor Ham), & I'm not sure if substituting rolls is an option, but if you're stacking burgers & saucing them up, you need a bread that can handle the job. And, a Jersey hard roll will never let you down. Forget about it.

Service ahhhh.. waitress forgot about us, and got our order wrong. We had to ask the table next to…read moreus as they were leaving if we could have their napkins. Our food came and thankfully their table had mayo and a full bottle of ketchup, so we helped ourselves. Finally checked on us for the burp. Pancakes were good. Cheesesteak... get the burger. Still my fav!

Horrible service from start to finish. We couldn't get even basic things like grated cheese, and…read morewhen desserts and coffee finally arrived, they came with no silverware, no creamer, and no server anywhere in sight. After waiting more than ten minutes for someone to return, our server finally appeared--not with what we needed, but with the check. The manager's response was essentially an apology that they were "busy." On a Thursday night. Being busy doesn't excuse this level of service. Extremely disappointing experience.

9/5/2026- my wife and I had a 830 reservation. We were greeted by hostess, seated promptly and out…read morecomes the olives, sopressatta, Parmesan reggianno and olive oil with side of bread to start off our evening. The menu speaks for itself but the specials are always amazing. For appetizers we had their famous meatballs and mussels oreganata. Both phenomenal and having the large mussels prepared this way was a home-run. Wife got the Pasta Nicolo with shrimp spinach tomato spaghetti in a blush sauce and I opted for their take on Surf and Turf. Sorry no pic of pasta, the wife was very hungry lol. Aged NY Strip, sautéed broccoli rabe and fried potatoes with 3 shrimp oreganata and a lobster tail. Magnificent meal. A must try while dts and a byob establishment as well. Pete and Nicole thank you for another amazing evening.

Had the best bagel of my life today and it was great for several reasons,…read more 1- the bagel itself was warm and soft inside with the perfect crunch of the crust - 2- a great selection of types 3- the egg was perfectly cooked, slightly gooey in the yolk and cooked through on the white, with perfect bacon and melted cheese 4- great selection of deli meats so we got some to go for us to make sandwiches later. Great prices, this is the best bagel spot ive been to from NJ to NYC to LA, never had it so perfect !

One word: wow! Was down in Seaside Heights with family for a week and we got bagels from here three…read moretimes. I got the Asiago herb bagel all three times. The melted cheese in the middle had me sold. One morning I even had the bagel fresh out of the oven and I think I heard angels sing. Their hash browns are also very yummy! My cousin got the great bambino and he was obsessed with it. I don't eat meat so I didn't try his, but I trust his judgement with food. The service was always good! The morning we got hot bagels from the oven, they said it would be a five minute wait but it was more like twenty. They did apologize, and we weren't in a rush any way (always wait for oven hot bagels). The place has some seating which is nice. Highly recommend Asiago herb bagels from here! Will be back next time I'm nearby.

We had an anniversary reservation @chef Justin's sunset keys in Lavalette just to try some place…read moredifferent . Well, they couldn't seat us even though reservation 2 months in advance!?! (Don't waste ur time) Came back over the bridge to the mainland and luckily our absolutely favorite restaurant was able to seat us without a reservation. It was around 8pm. Always a great experience from food, to service, to calm ambiance . Everything we ordered was off the specials menu & as always nothing disappointed. Starters-AMAZING crab cakes as well as chicken liver mousse (definitely a 1st for us to try but was absolutely fantastic!) on grilled crostini with apricot habanero jam--yum! Entrees-Asian style filet mignon which hubby crushed & pan cooked halibut which was tender & delicious. Thanks for another great anniversary dinner Rue! BYOB is a nice bonus

Is this place ever open?? I called…read moreOnce To make a reservation and they wanted a credit card and would charge if you didnt show up but I pass it all the time and noone is ever there if you had to cancel in advance so I never went. Heard its just Ok. I cant Give any stars because I dont know. I do live in the area. Maybe i see cars once a week. But i have to, so here is 1. This is the response from the owner. Very professional. Who wants to make a reservation with a narcissist? I live in the area. You must be a moron for your response! Why would i lie? I leave my credit card for La Mondina. Charlies never tells our party when to get out. Last place I would Dine! See health code violations attached Michelle, you need an attitude adjustment but I guess according to your other responses, You need To know only while you are in The restaurant. That will never happen. Sadly, you will fail in no time. Love, Troll