I've been coming here since they opened, and everything about this place keeps me coming back year…read moreafter year. The beautiful space to sit outside or on the porch in the quiet offseason, the kind and genuine staff, and the delicious coffee and sandwiches. I can't say enough about this business!

Lava Java is one of the best coffee shops I visited in a long time. The exterior has the beach vibe…read moreand perfect colors and looks cute. There are lot of seating options available outside and lot of customers enjoying the sunshine on a November day, a delight to watch. As you enter, you see this beautiful decor and a well-maintained cafe. The first section has some tables and then as you enter the main cafe area. The staff friendly welcomes and assist you with your order. The staff has that vibe which makes you feel come back to the cafe every day of your stay. We ordered coffee and croissant. The crossaint was delicious and melted in the mouth. Highly recommended place while you visit the Ortley or Seaside beaches.

Great friendly service. Awesome selection of toppings. Delicious waffles. Only downside slightly…read moreslow and long lines some morning. We usually do take out which is packed very well and always ready when we arrive!

Delicious specialty waffles and coffee! We both tried their iced coffee with sweet cream and it was…read moredelicious. We had the Seaside and the O.B. waffle and both were delicious as well! The Seaside waffle was my favorite. The staff is very friendly and efficient as well, always serving you with a smile and providing suggestions. They were super busy when we were in there and we still got our waffles in just a few minutes. They have both inside and outside seating. Would highly recommend!

Great coffees and the rice krispes hit the spot. I minus 1 star because you serve food and your…read morebathroom is out of order.

Remi is a loser on a power trip. Please get a new manager. Such a smart company but really missed…read morethe mark with this one.

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!

Went here this morning for breakfast and loved it! Staff were super nice and friendly, and all the…read moretoasts we ordered were delish. We got the tuscan (their fresh baked peaches were amazinggg), the tomato toast had the yummiest juicy Jersey tomatoes, and the classic d'amores avocado toast.

Pork roll sandwich. Check. Frozen hot chocolate. Check…read more What else would I need on a hot summer day? After the temp, for the fifth day in a row, exceeded 95 before 10AM, a frozen hot chocolate was the only thing that could satiate me alongside my pork roll, egg, and cheese bagel! The chocolaty goodness, the cold ice crystals, the sweetness of the drink and the whipped cream. Yes, that made life bearable for a bit. While there a staff member realized the lights were off and turned them, and then realized it was making it warmed and quickly turned them off. Smart move! Cute little building with some seats at a counter around the sides (and a few outside, though nobody was biting on those that day). Staff were awesome despite the heat and the amount of customers pouring in.

I love this place! They have some seasonal lattes right now - s'mores and pumpkin. Both delicious!read more

The team was so friendly and accommodating…read more The coffee is delicious and stoked they make their milks and syrups in house! New go-to for coffee

New coffee spot on the way to the beach! We've come a few times and the lattes do not disappoint…read more Flavors are very good, salted maple and French toast are very good. One time they ran out of oat milk and the owner gave us a free croissant to make up for it. Excellent customer service everyone is friendly and they always ask how the coffee is. Has a nice little table and a tv and nice outdoor seating. The price point is a little high but for the quality you get what you pay for!

What a beautiful establishment! The coffee and food are to die for. All the staff members were…read moreextremely attentive and kind. I ordered the tiramisu iced latte and the blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes. The chef knocked it out of the park with that one! The entire experience was wonderful and I can't wait to go back again! Thank you Milas of Seaside for making the best food on the island!

Such a pretty restaurant, they can redo my living room! The menu is really nice plus some great…read morespecials. The bananas foster was delicious and so was my iced latte. Our server was lovely and attentive. Such an overall great vibe

Decided to shoot down to Patti's Kitchen for an 8am breakfast. The place seemed like it was a…read moreregular hangout for people living around here, but I bet it's still swamped during the season. Our server was super friendly and brought us coffee and waters quickly. We both kept it simple here with my wife ordering scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries and sourdough toast and I had a ham and Swiss omelette, home fries and sourdough toast. Simple meals that came out quickly and done perfectly. I love that they the portions here are actually correct portion sizes and not an overwhelming amount of food. And I don't know what they do to their hash browns, but WOW. Tasted almost like mashed potatoes, but with the consistency of hash browns. Very good coffee and food, excellent and friendly service, small parking lot and on-street parking - this is an easy one to recommend, I would definitely come back.

Patti's is still wonderful! Great breakfast, good service, cozy and cute atmosphere…read more There's plenty of street parking and a small lot that holds a few cars. If you arrive at 9 or after, you'll likely have to wait for a breakfast table. Aim for 8:30-8:45. The crab cakes Benedict are delicious. They have such a great hollandaise sauce here. The crab cakes really good too - mostly crab. My daughter is in love with their strawberry Nutella pancakes and still gets it every time, every visit, every year. The meat and egg sandwiches here are huge. They have big croissants. Coffee is good and they keep your mug full. Hot chocolates are nice as well. No credit card fee and I still very highly recommend this place for breakfast!!! We plan to eat here twice in the same week.

I've been in SSP for years and have passed by this establishment several times and did not try it…read moreout until recently! Beach Culture is unabashedly that - a little eatery that celebrates all things beachy! Having said this, I appreciate Beach Culture for what it is - a little stop for a small bite on the way to the beach. Believe it or not, there is usually a line outside this place on the weekends, and I can see why with a younger crowd especially. Young, beach-going vacationers will feel the pull of the waves as they stop in for a smoothie or an acai bowl. (If I was a kid, that's what I would do anyway!) I came here a few times last week - once to check it out and grab some food for myself, and once to bring my nieces because I felt like they would dig this place. I purchased a few of their toasts both times - for $4.50 each, the price is admittedly a liiiiiittle on the steep side for some bread with toppings, but Beach Culture needs to survive somehow, right? I do have to say, both toasts were very well balanced with fruit and toppings (one was banana / peanut butter / cacao and the other was strawberry / nutella / cacao ) - really nice for a light breakfast. I also grabbed a shaka coffee which was extremely tasty - and I can't wait to try their other specialty mixes. My nieces opted for a acai bowl and went absolutely bonkers for it, saying it was better then Playa Bowls (which is their all time favorite). There are a few things that prevent me from giving Beach Culture five stars, even if those things can't be helped. Seating is definitely limited - there are only two small tables outside - and the workers here can be a little on the slow side (although, they are all so lovely and friendly). But it's BEACH CULTURE, so if you're in a rush when going to this place, are you even at the beach? I also will admit their menu is a bit limited, but I take it for face value. If you want a quick / light snack, a coffee, or a smoothie, then this place will satisfy your needs. I adore this little eatery at the Jersey Shore, and will be coming here to get my caffeine fix!

The young lady at the counter was a delight- as was our breakfast! I had sourdough bread, with…read morepeanut butter and bananas, drizzled with honey! My husband had the same sourdough bread, with avocado, and a sliced hard boiled egg on top! Of course, with a cup of coffee, to round out our perfect breakfast after our walk.

A summertime staple! Stopped by this location a couple times this summer and everytime the acai and…read morecoconut power bowls were delish! The girls who work here are so helpful despite it being crazy busy all the time. I've ordered the regular Playa acai bowl and added in on extra PB, strawberry, chia seeds, and cocoa nibs. The acai power is also good and I subbed it with vanilla protein powder. It barely altered the taste of the bowl. My boyfriend loves the coconut power and it definitely holds its frozen consistency better than others I've had. My one comment would be that the poke concept within the shop does change up the smell of the place. It doesn't necessarily leave a bad smell, but I do think the two compete with each other. Would rather the smoothie bowl store smelling sweet instead of savory!

Super clean establishment, very friendly employees. Always have fresh fruit…read more :::::::::::::::::::