We were visiting Monmouth University for a college store, and I looked up the best sandwiches in the area and I came across the The Speakeatery. My son and I both had their cheesesteak with peppers. Not your typical Philly cheesesteak (rib eye) but did not matter because their choice of meat cheese peppers and roll were phenomenal. Highly recommend if you're in Asbury Park area. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant had a great vibe. THE OL' STEAK SANG-GWEECH Our Cheesesteak Sandwich. Absolutely NO brotherly love is put into this mass of meat and cheese. Our house sliced top round seasoned to perfection with hot cherry peppers, red onion and smothered in american cheese served on an extra soft pan baked hero read more

No matter how much trouble you and your body got into the night before, the Speakeatery breakfast will make everything right with the world. The Bubba shrimp sandwich with bacon hits all of the crunchy, savory, and electrolyte-filling requirements, and the Top o' the Massacre sandwich is a tour de force of pork products: pork roll, bacon, sausage nestled between a hash brown and muenster cheese. If you didn't have a religious experience seeing Mike Gordon at the Stone Pony, then this is as close as you'll get for the rest of the year. read more

The Speakeatery - Top of the Massacre breakfast sandwich. All of the porky goodness with eggs and a hashbrown - American Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

We took our dog for a drive with us recently to enjoy the warming weather. Stopped to get takeout at The Speakeatery and ate it over by the Asbury Park boardwalk where it was nearly empty because it was midday on a Friday and we need to be away from people because he is very reactive. Wifey got the black bean burger which comes with a bag of chips. I got the shrimp po boy and ditched the chips for a side of fries and a raspberry mint hibiscus lemonade. We shared a side of broccoli ginger slaw. Wifey liked the burger. I really liked the shrimp po boy. It was stuffed with shrimp. Lettuce, tomato and onion were ultra fresh and the remoulade was delicious! Bread could have been a little less bready but held the sandwich together nicely. Fries were a tad too salty but nothing that a little ketchup didnt cure. The broccoli ginger slaw was incredible! Crisp broccoli and cabbage paired with a ginger dressing that is the perfect summer salad even in winter. Lemonade was good as well with the mint adding a nice punch. Definitely worth a return trip for lunch and to try their breakfast offerings as well. A return trip is absolutely in our future for lunch and also to try their breakfast sandwiches which sound amazing from reading the descriptions. read more

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I've been to The Speakeatery a few times with friends and family while hanging out at the beach for the day. The burgers are great, and the last time I tried their cheesesteak which normally comes with cherry peppers and red onion. I asked for it plain, and it was super delicious. Portion sizes are solid, and prices are reasonable considering the area. We actually ended up here because Pasta Volo -- one of my favorite spots in Asbury Park -- was closed that day. The Speakeatery made for a great backup. You order at the counter, and the service is decent. The space is long and narrow with some stool seating up front and more table and chair seating towards the back. The grill and kitchen are situated in the middle of the restaurant. The place only has indoor seating, which fits the speakeasy vibe nicely. Overall, I'd recommend The Speakeatery for breakfast or lunch when you're visiting Asbury Park for the day. read more

The food was very tasty! We were just passing through New Jersey and needed a bite . The employee we encountered was very pleasant, which made the experience even better. read more

I love this sandwich shop in Asbury Park. Today I ordered THE OL' STEAK SANG-GWEECH Which is their take on a Phillies cheesesteak and it has cherry peppers in it. It was very good very spicy but you can order it without the peppers if you want. The staff is very friendly and helpful in the orders come out very quick and it's all good quality food for the price you pay. There is limited seating so depending on the time the day you go. There is also plenty of parking outside on the street so if you want to do it to go order you can go that route and then drive down to the beach and eat it there read more

The Speakeatery - THE OL' STEAK SANG-GWEECH - American Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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Smart menu, cool and inviting decor, and excellent sandwiches. The Shrimp Po' Boy was just right--the remoulade very tasty but not overwhelming the freshness of the lettuce and tomato and the sweetness of the shrimp. The Buffalo Pickle-brined chicken sandwich was delicious, balanced, and perfectly seasoned--the brine evident but not theatrical. We look forward to going back. read more

At the suggestion of one of the workers I tried the Philly cheese-steak. It was meh, good not great. She told me it would be spicy, but it really wasn't. The seasoned fries were BANGING. My coworkers got the roast beef sandwich. They all enjoyed it. I'llreturn again and try something different. read more

The Speakeatery - The Brian Sandwich - American Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

The food was fresh and delicious. The staff was super friendly. The restaurant was clean.

Everyone working friendly the food is great. no complaints ever when we order office lunch. I always get the same thing, The Flapper! If you like a great turkey sandwich this is it! The bread is fresh the cranberry may aoili is so good and don't use mayo! My friend always get the black bean burger it is also very good! The fries are pre seasoned it tastes like old bay so I always opt of the chips! Great food! Love eating their food! read more

food here was so so good. Everything was perfect it tasted fresh and exciting. The general was the best meal it was just an all around perfect sandwich. The Asbury park boomer was also really good. The menu here is 5 stars. The make interesting and fun choices. They offer an excellent variety for different types of people. Vegan and vegetarian options. Surprisingly not expensive even with the high quality. The service was great the girl at the front was very knowledgeable and had all the answers when I asked multiple questions. The food came out quick and was very hot. Atmosphere- Super cool atmosphere with a very interesting speakeasy vibe. The parking is not always easy but because it's on Cookman it's a nice walk and at lunchtime there is sometimes parking. read more

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I was in the area and Google searched "good breakfast" and this popped up with good reviews. The reviews are accurate. I was met with a warm greating. I ordered the Hey Zeus breakfast sandwich which contained eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, with house made sausage gravy, on house made buscuits. They sandwich was tasty and fulfilling. The sausage gravy added nice flavor to a classic sandwich. I will be back the next time I am in the area. read more

The Speakeatery - The Hey Zeus with plain biscuit. - American Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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It's perfectly okay. A spot trying to make due with what they're working with, and doing well at it. Well enough, anyway. There's bar seating out front, stools in the windows, and three sets of couples seating in the back. If lower lumbar support is your need, you'd better hope one of those three tables is available. It is, and it was. My breakfast sandwich had to be on a biscuit because they were out of bagels. Must've been a product ordering mix-up because it was way too early in the morning to run out of anything. Service was indifferent. I kinda felt as if she didn't care if I spent my money there or not. Okay. Moderately cramped feel, blasé worker, very clean restroom, gotta pay for street parking, average prices, pretty good food, lacking in product. Not enough to make me a repeat customer. A. read more

The Speakeatery - The only comfortable seating in the place. - American Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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Not much to say food was great. The price may not be suitable to some but trust me it's worth it. Service is always great as well. read more

The Speakeatery - Blueberry lemonade - American Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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Considering that around Y2K Asbury Park was nothing more than a burnt out hellscape, the rejuvenation here has been nothing short of remarkable so... I can easily forgive the overweening hipster vibe of their sandwich specialist, The Speakeatery. Intimate, cool and extremely busy, the joint oozes Influencer chic. The good news is my Reuben was well prepared and ample allowing my natural suspicion of places like this to take the night off if only because the entire Asbury food scene screams "Real Housewives" hot spot and it would be.patently unfair to single anyone out. If you're in Asbury and crave great deli, drag your Unreal Housewife here, she'll love it. Four solid stars. read more

Speakeatery is a popular restaurant located in Asbury Park, NJ, known for its creative take on sandwiches and its retro speakeasy vibe. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and their menu features a wide variety of sandwiches made with high-quality ingredients. One of their most popular sandwiches is the "Speakeatery Original," which is made with roast beef, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and horseradish cream on a garlic butter roll. They also offer vegetarian and vegan options, including a tofu "Reuben" sandwich and a vegan "chicken" sandwich. Todays visit we ordered a Haight & Ashbury Park which is a portobello mushroom cheesesteak, provolone, lettuce, tomato, avocado , onions, and roasted red pepper aioli served on extra soft pan baked hero. Delicious! It was was very tasty and filling. The Speakeatery has unique and flavorful sandwich options, a cozy and welcoming vibe, and friendly service. It's definitely worth a visit f you're in Asbury Park and looking for a tasty sandwich. Con: Metered street parking. read more

The Speakeatery - American Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

I visited The Speakeatery while I was visiting Asbury Park. The place is great but at first we thought there was not an adequate amount of seating. There are a few bar seats near the window. There are also bar seats near the kitchen as well. In the back of the restaurant there were a ton of unexpected seating options. So much more seats than previous expected! Food is picked up from the register. The coffee was really good;however, I wish there was multiple sizes. We still needed more coffee after coming here. The food;however, was next level. THAT WAS THE BEST BREAKFAST SANDWICH I HAVE EVER HAD. The bun was nice and toasty. The hash brown and bacon was super crispy. The pork roll and egg was delightful. read more

The Speakeatery - TOP O' THE MASSACRE - American Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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The Pickle focker and the burger was amazing!!! Ty e place is low key, limited seating but so so good

Best sandwiches in Asbury! The Elliot mess with turkey instead of roast beef is my favorite, but really you can't go wrong. I really like the bread the sandwiches are made on - they have just the right amount density to withstand the heavy portions of meat, cheese, and condiments. Something else cute about this place is they always have glass bottles of Coke. read more

Amazing sandwiches!!!! Absolutely cannot wait to get another. Great vibe and perfect location.

Different cheesesteak #1057 in the last five years. I have a love/hate relationship with winter, asbury park and The Speakeatery. I got the breakfast version of the cheesesteak, a Good Time Charlie. It was very very good. The meat and cheese was melted together very well. Loved the hash brown and (light) hot peppers. But, $11 for a small breakfast sandwich seemed a little high. It was 10 am on a Wednesday in December, you couldn't make a cheesesteak a little early?? I got a parking ticket. 'Free parking so people will patronize our small business owners in the winter' never made it into the Asbury Park Parking Authority suggestion box. read more

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So I ordered my food on my way home from work which is in Longbranch We ordered the ol beef sangwhich cheesesteak and the fowl or chicken cheesesteak of course the food was ready to go paid $44.00 sandwiches came with choice of chips or fries Drove home to south jersey Barnegat to be exact To my surprise the food was still very warm and wrapped in a neat box The first bite was so good I was taking bck a bit and the fries!!!!! Oh my lord the fries have a seasoning on them that's out of this world No ketchup needed on the fries or my chicken cheesesteak lol Needless to say we both destroyed our sandwiches lol we both decided that the steak in the all beef cheesesteak was real meat not minute steak she gave it all together a 9.5 My chicken cheesesteak was definitely the best I've ever had and that's saying something lol I also without hesitation gave my sandwich a 9.5 and I only one half of my sandwich I'm definitely looking forward to trying the rest of the menu real soon lol I just realized that I actually tried this place before 6 years ago and gave it 5 stars but once I moved out of the area I forgot all about it definitely won't let that happen again!!!! If you haven't tried this place you must give it a try it's gotta be a top spot for that area I'll be bck soon enough that's a gurantee !!!!! Njoy! read more

The Speakeatery - The fowl chicken cheesesteak half with amazing seasoned fries !!! - American Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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We ordered a burger and a vegetarian mushroom cheesesteak. The burger automatically came with fries but I don't believe the cheesesteak did, though I was made to believe so because the woman at the register just automatically asked 'fries or chip' instead of asking if I wanted any. It's okay though, cause the fries were fresh and crispy. The sandwiches were a little bland--needed some acid, so we used a lot of ketchup. read more

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Ordered Buffalo Cobb wrap. Asked for no egg, no carrots. It had both. Totally disappointed. For $20 a wrap they should get it right. read more

The Speakeatery - American Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

I had a tasty roast beef sandwich here! Everyone there was lovely! My friend said the basement is notoriously haunted but I do not think my sandwich was haunted at all, not at all. Will definitely go back on my next visit to the AP! read more

Ever since Guy Fieri stopped by i've always wanted to try this place out. I've walked past this places tons of times coming to and from the bars in town. Finally had the chance to try it, I got the Hot Focker sandwich with fries which was $20. Id say a little pricy but for what you're getting it definitely worth it. The sandwich was big, and very delicious while the fries were crispy and flavorful. Nice spot with a bar sitting area, i'd definitely be back to try out more of the sandwiches. read more

The Speakeatery - Hot Focker - American Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Best breakfast and lunch place on Cookman. A hidden gem with great food! The biscuits and gravy are among the best I've had anywhere! read more

The Speakeatery - Biscuits and gravy for days. - American Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

The atmosphere is nice. The burger was just ok. I feel like the quality of the meat was not that great and it didn't seem like the meat itself was seasoned. The fries were good and the black berry lemonade was delicious. read more

After exploring the Asbury Park Boardwalk, I was hungry and wanted to see what was nearby for lunch. I whipped out Yelp and did a search for 'lunch' and The Speakeatery was the first result. It was less than a mile away, had an interesting menu, and a high star average - needless to say I was sold. Speakeatery is located right in downtown Asbury Park. When I arrived most of the block was closed off to cars which gave expanded room for outdoor dining. Because of the pandemic, you ordered at the door and they called you once your food is ready. The menu specializes in sandwiches; they have a number of interesting combinations which actually made it difficult for me to choose which one I wanted. Aside from sandwiches, they have a small selection of entrees, salads, sides, and unique beverages. I ultimately decided on The B's Knees; this was a black bean burger with pepper jack cheese, cilantro-lime mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado. The sandwich was great - all the flavors worked really well and the black bean burger was substantial. I've had other black bean burgers that were just not pleasurable to eat but this one was definitely the best one I've had. I chose chips as a side and my entire order was neatly packaged and ready to go. Overall, The Speakeatery is a total yes. My sandwich was great, and that combined with the fast and friendly service made this a highlight of my day trip. If I ever find myself in Asbury Park again I'll be sure to remember this place for an awesome meal. read more

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Once upon a time, I visited the Speakeatery when they first opened. I remember being super excited but feeling slightly underwhelmed, mainly due to the prices and lack of atmosphere. Fast forward several years later. We came here for breakfast on a Saturday. We ordered the Game Changer and Hey Zeus along with the metal fries - sausage gravy and bacon. I agree with one of the other reviews that the atmosphere isn't anything special as it's kind of tight and also felt very quiet. But the food, more than makes up for it. We practically ate the paper underneath the sandwich. Everything was delicious. Sure, the prices are a little high for breakfast but you're paying for quality and you won't walk away hungry. If I lived in town, I'd be getting take out on the regular. read more

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Very good not fancy turkey sandwich was better than the cheesesteak sandwich. Casual setting

My goodness I dream about the Pickle Focker. It's legit the best chicken sandwich I've ever had period the end. The pickle brine, the pickle slaw, bacon. It's perfection. I wish I didn't have to drive an hour and a half to get to this sandwich but I'm willing to do so every so often. I don't even want to try anything else on the menu. There's no point. Get this sandwich. The restaurant is cute and has outdoor seating as well as indoor. You can go down the street and get a pack of beer and eat your delicious sandwich and have the best day ever. Do it. read more

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The Speakeatery is definitely a cool place with a great atmosphere and amazing vibe. It is a great setting to enjoy some great food with fun names and that pack a powerful punch of taste. I guess you really cannot go wrong with anything on this menu. Overall, this place gets five stars () and I do recommend heading over there. read more

Best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. Hands down. The everything biscuit was fresh out of the oven and bacon perfectly crisp. Staff was friendly as well. Delicious! Tips: Place is bigger than it looks. Plenty of self seating in the back or stools up front. read more

The Speakeatery - TOP O' THE MASSACRE - American Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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Ok yum!! Being from CA I'm almost always disappointed by east cost salads- small, not fresh or just plain meh. This salad could have been sold in CA- size and quality 10/10. They also are very accommodating for substitutions and allergies, so bonus points for that. My friend had the black bean burger and said it was solid. They don't have much space so I'd definitely recommend getting takeout and even eating at the beach on a nice day. read more

The Speakeatery - Cobb salad - American Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

I had the In and Out Burger and fries. It was a delicious flavored burger- sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickles- truly one of the best I have had. The patties are thin but I was fine with one- you can order up to 4 - so if you like a lot of burger order more then one. Fries were shoestring and perfectly crunchy-flavorful with salt and pepper. I had the raspberry mint lemonade and it was not sweetened, fresh, crisp, and beautifully garnished! The service was very fast- order at the counter and server brings out food. Ambiance was a little dark at the back tables - there is a lot of counter seating- limited tables. Fun decor -exposed brick and clean bathrooms. read more

Every sandwich is solid! From breakfast to lunch and leftovers the next day! I prefer the Eliot- Mess. The hoagie bread is phenomenally soft and fresh. read more

Consistently delicious! Fun sandwiches and drinks! Super cute ambiance. Friendly staff.

This was a nice sandwich shop in Asbury Park, New Jersey. I gave this place 5-stars because our food was unique and the service was great. We sat outside at one of the two small tables and enjoyed our lunch. On the menu was The General was a very unique sandwich concept. This was a crispy fried chicken cutlet prepared with an Asian General Tso's sauce. For the buns they used steamed rice and called them buns. The sandwich included a broccoli, cabbage and ginger slaw. What a tasty concept. The steamed rice wasn't really a bun so this was difficult to eat. However, I highly recommend this choice. I would like to see this on a steamed bao bun with maybe a layer of the rice layer inside. The other sandwich was The B's Knees which was a black bean burger with pepper Jack cheese, cilantro, lime Mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and avocado on a toasted round roll....yum!Angry Al Capone Great for a quick lunch with unique choices. read more

The Speakeatery - The B's Knees - American Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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The pickle focker !!! To die for. So flavorful and perfectly cooked. The pickles definitely came through, the sandwich was amazing. Fries very good too! I ordered takeout at the counter and my food was ready in less than 10 minutes. The cashier was very helpful directing me to 2 sandwich options, so glad I chose the focker! It's unlike anything I've ever had. read more