BRICK: walking into California Cold Co. feels like stepping into a perfectly timed midday reset…read morewith buzzing energy, great music, and a crowd happily fueling up on caffeine. Leashed and friendly dogs are welcome inside as well as at the outdoor tables, making it an easy stop for you and your pup. Their craft drinks are thoughtfully made, with a mix of everyday favorites and creative seasonal specials, plus light bites to round out your visit. We loved spotting a couple of other dogs soaking up the outing with their families, always a good sign you have found a gem. They also have a location in Manalapan, so you have got options when the craving hits.

I had heard about California Cold Co. a couple of times and finally decided to try it out. I first…read morewent to the Brick location of California Cold Co. and ordered a matcha. They had a special matcha for a limited time called the Applejacks matcha, so I ordered that. I had them take off the white chocolate and do oat milk because I'm vegan. I absolutely loved it. It was so delicious and flavorful, and it was the best flavored matcha I had had in a long time. I do love regular, traditional matcha with no flavoring, so I'm not talking about that. I'm just talking about a flavored matcha that was so good. After a couple of weeks, I went to the Manalapan location and had the same matcha. While it was not as good as the Brick one, I didn't really hold that against them. Then a couple of weeks later, I went back to the Brick location and they told me they didn't have matcha because they ran out. They said their customers who really love matcha were not happy about it either, and that they didn't know when they were going to get it back in. That's why I took away one star. They are a business and should make an effort to always have matcha available. Matcha not being available one day is one thing, but not having it and not knowing when it's coming back is another thing. I just don't think that's acceptable. Besides that, this place is really good. Their drinks seem really creative. I've mostly only had the matcha because I love matcha. It also seems like a really nice place to sit and study, and it always seems clean. The day they didn't have the matcha, I got a chai tea instead and it wasn't that great, so I know not to get the chai again. Overall, I do like California Cold Co. a lot and I hope the whole matcha thing doesn't happen again. It seems like a really good, solid place.

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

Don't skip this place by any means. We get our morning coffees here every time we are in Point…read morePleasant. Especially love that they have a great off-season following. Even on a bitter cold January morning, they are busy. They also love dogs, and always offer a pup cup to our girl Luna when we bring her. Their coffee is top notch and they make their own syrups from scratch. The space is also inviting with both indoor and outdoor seating to enjoy a coffee and a good book.

Busy breakfast and lunch spot with great selection of coffees , bagels and muffins .As well as…read moredelicious omelets and pancakes for breakfast and soups and salads for lunch. Service was good for busy morning and while packed we still got in and out in reasonable time without being rushed. Decor was bright and welcoming.

This was my second time visiting Taylor Sam's . My first visit was for breakfast, and this time I…read morestopped in for lunch. I'll start with the burger. I ordered the Mom Burger, which is a Swiss burger topped with mushrooms on a brioche bun. It also came with a good portion of fries and a side of pickles. The burger itself was pretty solid -- good flavor and a satisfying size. At $16, the portion felt fair considering the amount of fries you get with it. One thing I noticed was an additional charge for sauces. I asked about it, and they explained that all their sauces are made in-house, which is why they charge $1 per sauce. Honestly, that makes sense when they're homemade. Now the star of the show for me was actually the drink. After looking over the menu a bit more, I decided to try the LA Metro coffee drink with almond milk. I'm not a big coffee drinker, but for $5.99, I have to say it was really good. Definitely something I'd order again. I also want to mention the customer service. The girl working at the counter was extremely nice -- probably some of the best customer service I've had in a while. She didn't rush anything, answered my questions, and was very professional and friendly. I asked about the specials, the cakes they offer, and even whether they were doing a St. Patrick's Day platter, which they are. Overall, it was a really good experience. Good food, great drink, and excellent customer service. I'd definitely recommend stopping by Taylor Sam's if you're in the area.

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.

The food is fantastic! My favorite breakfast spot in Brick. All employees are so politeread more

The food is AHHHHMAZINGG!!! I don't think I've ever had breakfast so good and so simple. The…read moreatmosphere is great. The food is great. The service was impeccable and fast.

We always enjoy TP. Typically we go for breakfast but we'll also do the occasional brunch. I love…read moretheir coffee and the platters are always solid and made as we ask. The style of each location is nice and welcome with a bit of local flair.

Justin was our server today. I ordered lemon blueberry pancakes. They were so dry and I'm wondering…read morewhere the lemon flavor was. Actually there was no flavor because they were so dry. He asked how my choice was and I told him no good. He said oh well and walked away. 10/10. DON'T recommend

Amazing scones, friendly service, and a ton of coffee options. Their coffee beans to buy are also…read moregreat at home. I love coming here to do work, there is a good amount of seating

Their cold brew was pretty disappointing. I knew it would be bad when they gave it to me and it…read morelooked like iced tea. Not sure if they ran out and gave me a poorly executed iced americano instead. Tasted like ice water. No bueno very disappointing i was looking forward to a good cold brew

Love me some Rook Coffee when visiting down the shore. I usually just stick to the traditional…read moreblend due to its bold flavor. However, there are so many different options for flavors to select from. Pastries, to go coffee bottles, and merch can also be found. Quick service!

Some seriously, great coffee, no frills. And don't sleep on the pastries honestly, the everything…read morecroissant with cream cheese inside is one of my favorite snacks! They are very spot spots all over the jersey shore definitely worth checking out

One of the best breakfast meals I've had. Was a party of four with a toddler and we just gave him a…read morelittle food from all of our plates and he loved it all (a rare feat). A great menu with slight twists on familiar classics makes you want to try it all.

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

Always a great experience at Spire. They often do various pop-ups on weekends where they have local…read morevendors offering different types of arts & crafts, jewelry, cakes & cookies etc. The coffee and treats they offer are always fresh and delicious. We're big fans of what they've built and glad it's local to our home. There is always a sufficient amount of people behind the counter so even when busy, it's never a long wait. The vibe is cool and seems like a place i'd like to hang out in, especially when it's super cold out, it's a good place to catch up w/ friends or even do some work.

Such an amazing cafe! They have fresh homemade and inventive flavors of coffee ! Pictured here was…read morea candy flight I shared with my friend ! Delicious Also lovely doughnuts and the staff was super friendly