We are here because they have outdoor seating and allow dogs. The food was great! Frances was…read morewonderful and super helpful! Cute spot to grab brunch.

This was the worst customer service experience I have had in a long, long time. After joining the…read morewaitlist online, we checked in, were told it would be 15-25 minutes and were 17th in line. 25 minutes later, we were told the same thing, even though the online system said no one was ahead of us. 25 minutes later we were told we had never checked in ... by the same young lady who "checked us in" the previous 2 times. We were seated after about an hour wait after our 1st check in. After 10 minutes our server - who explained she was training and it was her 1st day came to the table without the server training her. Needless to say, she didn't know the menu and needed to come back again to get details on our meal (this is not her fault, and who made the decision to have a trainee work her 1st day on a holiday without supervision). We did receive our food, but couldn't get a refill on my iced tea because our server never check in on us. I didn't see our actual server until I had completed my meal. I asked to see the manager. I explained all of this to the manager and she had zero empathy for our situation. Instead, she defended the ladies at the front and said the training server was one of her better servers. All she offered was a faint, half-hearted apology. I've worked as a server and can understand when someone is in the weeds. In this case, it was just horrible service, and a manager who didn't appear to understand what quality service is. The food was fine ... not sure if it is worth the hassle.

Offshore was such a great stop on our way to the beach! An acquaintance recommended we stop by and…read moreI'm glad we did. The space is bright, modern, and trendy. Such a cute atmosphere. It was definitely busy and a little noisy, so I probably wouldn't choose it as a place to sit and get work done, but it's perfect for grabbing coffee or breakfast, or meeting up with friends. The horchata overnight oats were SO good--easily the highlight for me. They were unique and so delicious. I could eat them every day. I also got a cold brew with coconut cold foam. The cold brew itself was really good--smooth and not overly sweet, which I appreciated. The cold foam was just okay; I thought it was a little weak in both flavor and texture and would've loved it to be fluffier and more flavorful. Still, I enjoyed the drink overall. Service was incredibly quick, especially considering how busy they were. Our coffee and food came out almost immediately. Such a cute beachy coffee spot and the perfect pit stop before heading to the shore. I'd absolutely come back, especially for those horchata overnight oats!

Visited this shop back in March and again this month of June - Why is it always so busy tho!! lol…read more (well because they do serve good food and coffee!) Luckily we are usually able to find street parking within walking distance. Inside is quite spacious with lots of seating. There is a good list of food options usually ranging from sandwiches to wraps, bowls and pastries. They even have ube coconut loaf which was also sweet and satisfying! we tried their sammys and chicken caesar wrap and they are delicious. The coffees are made well too with great seasonal flavors. Their peanut butter mocha is yummy! Another bonus for me is their family-friendly atmosphere with a baby-changing area in their restroom and the fact that there is a playground right across! One of the top reasons we appreciate this establishment aside from visit-worthy service, drinks and bites! aaand close the beach! lots of WINS!!

Not good. They don't rlly have anything to be ordered. Can def be not as fresh... the bread is ok…read morefor breakfast but do not have any utensils

NO CASH. Bring Credit Card. This IS The Cafe at The WAVE…read moreResort at Long Branch that Delivers to the Beach when staying there. You MUST use App Only You can't modify or request changes to Menu i.g Note Food Allergies or Simply Add extra dressing to salads or sandwiches. Phone Orders Are Forbidden: The App also doesn't process your checkout on older models of iPhone; so you must try calling in your order but there is no phone #. TIP: Call the Wave Resort & Transfer the Call. Forbidden Phone orders do not accept Charge payments over the phone & they don't accept Cash at Delivery so you must go in and Charge at the Register so there is No Point in Beach Delivery. They need to figure out their Beach Service & learn from Ocean Place in Long Branch or the Congress Hall in Cape May who have long-term Mastered this Service.

LONG BRANCH/Pier Village: it's back to work and a caffeinated beverage is definitely necessary to…read moreget through the day! Luckily there is a brand new Starbucks right in Pier Village! It is beautiful and dog friendly inside and outside! We met the wonderful staff including Siara and Meg and Brie was treated to a pup-cup aka puppucino, a dollop of whipped cream! A great place to spend time inside, catch-up on work, take a break, and people watch. Right around the corner from Doggie Sweets!

I have never waited so long in a Starbucks for a drink. The staff is so slow. Don't even come here…read more You will waste your day at the beach. I have tried out three times in the off chance it was a bad day. Literally you wait over 20 minutes and there are only 3 customers!

This is how you get a 5 star review. Offer awesome coffee and food and serve it up with awesome…read moreservice. Stopped in while I was nearby and went with a classic drip brewed coffee and one of their frittata sandwiches. They offered different brew strengths which was cool that I had the option and not forced into one. I went with the light roasted brew with some almond milk and vanilla syrup. Their light roast is exactly that, light roast. The coffee tasted great and had hints of flavor I've never really tasted in other commercial light roasts. I also ordered their frittata sandwich on rosemary focaccia. This is definitely something you wouldn't expect to find in your average cafe! The sandwich was hot and definitely made that day. The frittata had chopped up bits of bacon and cheddar throughout and paired well with the rosemary focaccia. They definitely thought out of the box with that one. What sets this place apart from the others is that they serve you with a smile. From the moment you order to the when your food is handed of the customer service here is top notch. Friendly and courteous. Give them a go!

Amazing coffee! You can really taste the hint of fruitiness in each of the blends. I love buying a…read morebag to roast at home, always fresh. The cold brew is very strong, so a dash of milk may be needed (even for us black drinkers). A clean café interior with bathrooms and quick service. Full parking lot on premises.

Good spot for coffee and just by the beach/boardwalk. Inside is spacious and clean with a good…read moreamount of seating. We got iced lattes and I actually enjoyed their vanilla coconut cold brew! Hubster did find their oatmilk latte to be lacking in espresso though. Could be just preference really but otherwise a good option for coffee drinkers. Nice location too with plenty of other stores/shops within the area.

Superior coffee. Delicious Vanilla Coconut cold brew. 4-stars because service was meh and slow.read more

We stopped here for some gelato after lunch. I have one word "Yum"…read more The staff was friendly, the atmosphere quiet and friendly. We all licked our gelato cups clean - this little coffee/gelato shop was well worth the stop.

I got takeout sandwiches here for lunch on a Tuesday. The cafe didn't have a lot of stuff - no…read morebottled water, for example, although they did give me a cup of water to go. Also, the sandwiches left a lot to be desired. The bread was fresh, but the turkey on a roll was actually pressed turkey that looked like it came straight out of one of those Hormel packs you get at the supermarket (NOT from the deli counter). The place was empty when I went in, too. It almost looked closed. On Saturday night when I walked by, it was packed with people. Maybe they just don't do much business during the week?

Taylor welcomed me and gave good recos! Today I will try Guatemalan coffee!…read moreRafa made me my lovely cuppa!! Thank you both for your hard work. Great one on one service. Tidy and neighborly! Thanks soooooo much!!! Love it!

Happiness starts with a good cup of coffee. After hearing so much hype about Rook, a local coffee…read morechain in NJ, I finally decided to give them a try. I stopped by the Long Branch location, located in a small plaza with plenty of parking. The interior is pretty small. No seating available - just a register to order, counter, pick-up area, and merchandise section. They only operate as a grab-and-go. I can see it being cramped during rush hours in the morning... luckily I came by on a weekday afternoon and was the only one there. Rook prides itself on having a small and simple menu. They only sell hot pour-over single origin coffee and cold brew. They picked a few things to perfect and do really well. So for espresso lovers, you're out of luck. BUT don't let that steer you away because their drinks are phenomenal. They use high quality, premium beans. The employee was extremely helpful with guiding me through the menu and giving me recommendations. I love that milks and sweeteners are available at no additional charge! They also have decaf and half caf options. I ordered a Vanilla Cold Brew (regular size $5.50) with milk and sugar. And let me tell you... it was love at first sip! It was probably the best cold brew I've ever had. Super smooth, rich, and creamy. The vanilla flavor wasn't overpowering and added just the right amount of sweetness. I definitely understand why so many people love their coffee. I wish there were more locations closer to North Jersey because I can see myself becoming a regular. If you can't visit a storefront, you can buy their cold brew concentrates or coffee beans online. Don't sleep on Rook!

Wonderful place to stop for Breakfast, especially if you're in the mood for great (Brazilian)…read morecoffee, pastries , and hand helds. We had cheese puff (pão de queijo) stuffed with roast pork, a kibe (based on Lebanese kibbeh, made with meat and cracked wheat), and an "enroladinho""," a pastry stuffed with ham and cheese. My wife's cappuccino was better than yesterday's! Ambience is of your neighborhood bakery, where you can drop in for your "daily bread," or sit and have a cup of coffee or juice, accompanied by your favorite hand held. For me, this is a taste of home! Service was attentive. If you want well prepared and served coffee and simple fare, this is the place!

My last west coast trip spoiled me, and I'm on a quest to find amazing coffee near me (open to…read morerecommendations), so I'm trying new coffee places as much as I can. Busy Bee is inside a gas station, and has very good coffee. I had a caramel macchiato and it was a solid 7.5/10 (my coffee rating scale is as arbitrary as myself). There's also a generous collection of food offerings - I tried something similar to a deviled sausage (I didn't get its name) and it was delicious.

Playa Bowls is truly a go-to for me! Walking in, the shops are always so bright, beachy, and puts…read moreyou in the mood for summer! The fruit is always so fresh and tasty. I usually stick to the same order, but this time, I went with their new Superberry Cloud Smoothie. It was also made so quickly! This smoothie was SO tasty! It was airy because of the coco whip swirled around the side of the cup. Sometimes, protein in smoothie becomes clumpy and gross, but not from Playa Bowls. The protein is this smoothie blended right in and the taste of the Acai, strawberry, banana, chocolate protein, and coco whip was perfect. I am looking forward to getting this again!

Very refreshing in hot summer days. Line is really long. Opt for online ordering, but might take 30…read moreminutes wait time. Weak to no AC inside the store.