This place hits the spot right after the beach! I took my family here and there was an awesome car…read morefor the little ones to sit in (can't eat in the car but the kids still enjoyed it) and watch cartoons. The pizza was delish!

Our group of 10 had to navigate a bunch of dietary needs and planned ahead this time due…read morerestaurants that usually can't check all of the boxes. Crust and Crumble was a huge win for our vegans, food allergic kid (nut/egg/soy bean/etc), and strong food preference kids (e.g., French fries, Mac and cheese). Dining room is small and eclectic in the back - hand chairs, a car, lots of 4 seaters - but not good for a boisterous group like us, so we relegated ourselves outside to the pizza shaped tables and benches. The vegan pizza that fell to earth was a winner for my pineapple pizza bbq sauce loving soul (I know that's divisive!) and the dough was not heavy at all! Loved eating my crust! My older daughter loved her pepperoni and garlic masterpiece. Plain cheese (other friend's daughter) was neither a hit nor a miss. French fries were a couple cuts below Red Robin - maybe hotter and less smaller pieces might have been the win on both the sweet potato and regular fries. Sandwiches are huge at the half size and probably could be split or maybe even mixed and matched to get more of an experience of the extensive menu (it was so hard to choose!). The Vegan Eggplant parm with aioli was the winning sandwich, getting rave reviews. The regular eggplant caprese needed something more - a sauce or maybe a better ratio of cheese and tomato to eggplant. Bread was super delicious. We also ordered salads and other pizzas and declared this will be our spot next year. So glad that we were able to find this somewhat hidden spot and that it hit so many high marks for a big family dinner after a day at the beach. Parking also relatively simple to find.

OCEAN GROVE: Dale and Dollops is a diner right on Main Ave. offering a full range of…read moreAmerican-style vegan options. Healthy and delicious, we enjoyed the tempeh Caesar salad, the chickpea tuna salad sandwich, and a milkshake. They are open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and you can also stop in for a smoothie, soft serve ice cream, ice cream sundae, and a milkshake! Order inside and they'll bring it out to you! Leashed dogs are allowed at the cute outdoor seating and you can people watch and enjoy the weather. A couple of tables on the porch are covered by the building and another couple are on the sidewalk. It is also very sunny, so make sure your dog is comfortable from the heat and sits in a shaded spot. We were told dogs are also allowed inside and when we took a peek,, it is such a fun space! There are old-school games, a Photo Booth, and has a bright and colorful design! 69 Main Avenue Ocean Grove, NJ 07756

We want to love it here, they have so many things going for them! When they're good, they're GREAT…read more When they're not... the cheese on the cheese fries is runny instead of thick, the ice cream is foamy instead of creamy, the sundaes are sloppy instead of luscious, and sandwiches randomly don't come with chips as they usually do. They're also always out of some menu items: mac and cheese, whipped cream, etc. Depending on who is working they'll either cheerily bring the food to your table (it's counter service) or just yell your name from inside. They also charge a 3% "dine service charge" with no explanation. I hope they can find some consistency because we really want to support this adorable place.

I fall more in love with this place each time I go!…read more Grabbed a Vegan Cesar and vegan hot honey pizza. Unreal! The Cesar salad was amazing - I'll be dreaming of it the next visit. The pizza, as always, a FAVORITE. Truly the best place ever!!!

Wanted to like this spot. Good vibe, cool decor…read more... Pizza was overworked, crumb non-existent. Zero flavor. Also undercooked and gummy. Toppings were ok, but didn't really matter on top of a soggy, bland mess...pizzas shouldn't flop over and drip. Service was friendly but slow.

i can see why there's always a wait, this food is AMAZING. the coffee is super creative and great…read moretoo. service here is a bit slow to get your order taken but once it's taken the food comes out fast! the cacio e pepe eggs were a dream come true, creamy, cheesy and plenty of flavor. the bread that came with it was also a sleeper hit. I tried their crab chips as well and those were amazing, they truly did not skimp on the crab here. I would've liked it try it when they still used fries but the chips were still good. i got one of their dirty sodas and will say it wasn't my favorite but i enjoyed the creativity and extra option past just alcohol and coffee. overall though the portions are massive and well worth the price, the food is creative, fresh, and outright delicious. if you're in the area this place is a MUST. No other brunch in the area can compare to what cardinal is doing. ambiance here is like any brunch place but a little more upscale, clean interior and a nice little counter service space as well. if you're gonna visit ashbury, be sure to hit cardinal.

Food was good; good portions…read more It took us a while to get in- at least a 30+ minute wait so we walked around for a bit. Service was excellent- they were very attentive and friendly. We had a booth and were able to comfortably have a conversation as noise level not too bad. Would come back to try different things.

We happened to be in the area and stopped into the Black Swan for brunch. I had heard great things…read moreabout the place and was eager to give it shot. From the moment we entered the pub, we were transferred to the United Kingdom with its tavern-like decor. They had a quaint dining room, a bar area with soccer team schwag hanging overhead, a dainty tea room, and a dimly lit space inside what used to be a bank vault. We were seated at a high-top table in the bar, which was fine, as there was a large party with rowdy children in the dining room. Thankfully, the layout allowed us to avoid the majority of their loudness, though their sheer party size clearly held up the kitchen, since it took a while for us to get our food. There was a specific brunch menu with some breakfast-forward items like Loaded French Toast, but we were also given their full-day menu with many more options. I decided to get two smaller dishes to count as my complete meal. First, I had the Chipotle Chicken Chili, which was apparently a recent addition to the menu. I omitted the scoop of sour cream that was supposed to sit on top of the mound of soup, but I did not feel like I was missing anything by doing so. The smoky broth was packed with kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, and chunks of ground chicken. I thought it was delicious, but a bit thin and oily. I also sampled a side of the Sweet and Sour Brussels Sprouts, which were similarly greasy, but crunchy and well-flavored. In fact, they could have used a bit more marinade to really pop. My companion had positive things to say about his burger and fries. We really enjoyed the casual atmosphere, friendly service, and tasty food at the Black Swan, and I would certainly return to try some of their other traditional, European dishes.

Quick and friendly service. A bit expensive but good food…read more Tater tots & scotch eggs: probably the biggest tater tots I've ever had. Crispy and hot. Scotch eggs were good. Pasta: can't remember the name of the pasta I got but it's the one that was recommended by the waiter. It comes with burrata which made the dish so so good. I would get this again.

Nice folks in this shop but all the donuts are cake donuts with crazy toppings. (I did not try any…read moregluten free). Fresh soft donuts but the variety comes from the ultra sweet toppings. Outside seating on a quiet street.

Small grab and go donut shop with a lovely selection of gluten free and vegan options. Felt…read moreabsolutely indulgent getting a strawberry glaze with sprinkles! Space is accessible for someone using mobility equipment and the staff are efficient and friendly. Love that the donuts are a nice size- not as massive as other places we have been and quite yummy!

Love their vegan options. I love that there are no added dyes to their pistachio ice cream. It's…read morenot neon green!

They had a good selection of regular and vegan ice cream. I had a single scoop which was the…read moreperfect size to satisfy my sweet tooth! I had enjoyed PB Monster and really enjoyed it.

This place was GOOOOOD. Honestly blown away by this establishment…read more Was in town for work & everyone from the area to told me to come down to this area for dinner. Walked around & landed on this place. Such a swanky cool kind of new age hipster but also vintage vibe? Lol No idea! But I sure was digging it! The bartender was super sweet in helping me make a decision for dinner, because I wanted to try it ALL. I folded on the Lemony Shrimp & Bean stew (absolutely spectacular and this is coming from someone that doesn't like being or vegetable type soups) the leeks were so yummy but the shrimp was the star, just look at how huge they were. Sliced Flat Iron - SO JUICY. Such flavor! Literally haven't had any steak til this day that could replicate that flavor of the scallion chimichurri and celery root purée. It has been over a year now since I've been here, and I still CRAVE, I'm talking I have full on dreams about having this place again. Can confirm, I AM Homesick.

This is such a charming restaurant with quality homemade food. The chef makes everything from…read morescratch, so they require every group to place their orders for appetizers and entrees together. My group shared the mini lobster rolls, French dip sandwich, and cablarian chile shrimp. My one friend ordered the soup of the day, corn poblano. The appetizers were excellent! We would have liked some bread to share while waiting for our food. For the entrees, we ordered the hamburger and bucatini. Both were cooked to our liking. I loved my bucatini cooked with zucchini and garlic. The cherry on top were the zucchini flowers. This added a nice crunch. Our cocktails were refreshing. My summertime cocktail had cucumber and St. Germain. It was refreshing! Next door to Homesick is Lovesick, an adorable cocktail bar. When down the shore, this is definitely a must try!

Let me tell you something. Luna Verde is absolutely fabulous!…read more Unforgettable HOLY Guacamole, DELICIOUSLY flavored tofu, and gooey vegan cheese oozed from my delicious quesadilla. This evening, we ordered Luna Verde via Ubereats. I was hungry, desperate for something healthy and clean to order. I ordered a Tofu & veggie - stuffed quesadilla with delicious vegan cheese, a plate full of chips surrounding the super-stuffed sandwich, as well as two generous scoops of their AMAZING guacamole, and spicy yet delicious pico de gallo. A feast fit for a queen! I was amazed. Now, please let me recommend their guacamole to you, and I'll explain why. Many moons ago, perhaps a year or so, I was in the local area of Bradley Beach, and dying for something good to eat. I went into Luna Verde, unknowingly entering fellow Vegan territory, and picked up a bag of chips and guacamole. Served in the perfect container, easy to eat out of, I indulged in this delicious treat by the oceanside. The flavor of the guacamole was so absolutely rich, not too salty or spicy, and extremely smooth, yet chunky and full of fresh veggies. When ordering this evening, I didn't put 2 and 2 together, that this Luna Verde was the same restaurant I had ordered the guac and chips from that day. Once I tasted the guac, I felt instantly at peace and a sense of calm and familiarity, as if someone I knew had cooked this amazing food for me, like family. That guacamole is AMAZING! UNIQUE! And I will always return to Luna Verde and continue to order now! Muchas gracias !

One of my very favorite local restaurants. I have eaten here many times, and hired them to help me…read morecater dinners. It has always been over the top delicious and healthy. The meat eaters at the parties cannot believe the dishes are vegan (especially that amazing carne!) and keep going back for more. I love ordering and eating at their picnic tables. Most importantly, they are a pleasure to work with, a very lovely family business.

My mom and I absolutely adored this place, they have so many cute odds and ends so the atmosphere…read moreis amazing, they have post positivity signs and pro choice and eve free stuff for people who need it! As for the food, it was so delicious! Everything from the breakfast, to the wrap for lunch, to even all the deserts was just so fresh! They' even have fresh sauces made in house that was so good nothing I've ever tasted before! Service was amazing, we were greeted and given time to choose what we wanted, served and offered really nice hospitality. If you're in the area or even a little farther it's so worth coming out here, my mother and I came an hour out to try this place and it was worth the drive. We will definitely be making the trip back down here again!

NEPTUNE CITY: Cats Luck Vegan is a fan favorite restaurant specializing in fun breakfast and lunch…read moreoptions and everything is 100% vegan! The Cool Joe specialty sandwich is MASSIVE and boasts vegan meat, egg, cheese, bacon, and loads of toppings. It is like a vegan fat breakfast sandwich! They offer up a huge assortment of sandwiches, plates like chicken and waffles, smothered fries, crunchwraps, and even a nice gluten free section. There is a full bakery and cafe and they also do catering! Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed at the outdoor picnic tables right in front of the building. We happened to visit when they were having a garage sale and picked up a vegan cookbook for $1. Check them out on social media for specials and events!