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.

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.

The coffee here was absolutely amazing. The prices weren't terrible for down the shore, I would say…read moreaffordable and fair. The service was great! Very friendly people who worked here. The place has an interesting concept. It is a very clean and cozy place! Definitely recommend and I will be coming back!

The coffee was extremely watered down, had no flavor at all. The bacon egg and cheese was ok…read more Wouldn't get it again.

Very good coffee always. Very strong if you like that. Quick and easy. Need more items on the menu…read morethough

Very disappointed. Go to Divitree if you want a real coffee. This is just cold brew with milkread more

The bagels were amazing! He told us his whole process of how he makes them and how he uses New York…read morewater. Highly, highly recommend if you're looking for the perfect bagel! We will definitely be back!!

Nice addition to the bagel scene in Brick. True bagels. Not rolls with holes. Main issue is they…read morehave to figure out how to balance their inventory better. Went for bagels and lox but they were all out of lox, which they claim is home made. Looking forward to trying their nova lox next time.

Quality Bagels, great portions (always can stretch one bagel for breakfast and a lunch) and price…read moreis phenomenal. Go grab you a PEC and head to the beach for a pure #jerseyshore experience! Thank me later!! ;)

This bagel place is so good, they have fresh war fluffy bagels. We went to visit on Sunday morning,…read moreand the service was great but very unorganized. We had to wait about 30 min to get the bagel, it was so busy the store was packed. It's definitely worth the wait. I will be back for sure.

So yesterday, July 31st I was going to bring my mom lunch and she has been asking for cupcakes. I…read moreremember finding this place because it's in the same plaza as my chiropractor's office. The cupcakes look amazing and they're not bad. I just bought three for three dollars each, they're a little on the small side, but I guess that's where we are now. They offer different size options for different prices, but not in individual varieties. The churro Locos was definitely fresher than the other two and by far the best of the three. Taste in texture, amazing. the Red Velvet was OK and so was the carrot cake cupcake. I would definitely go back and try different ones but I wasn't as blown away as I thought I was going to be because they look incredible! I might be a little more picky than the average person so make your own judgment.

BRICK: Brie and I were thrilled to join the Yelp New Jersey Elite Experience at Mr. Cupcakes to…read morecheck out the shop and indulge in a free cupcake. I kid you not, this place has 40 flavors of cupcakes including gluten free options and it was so much fun to choose my selection. I wish I could have gotten one of each because they all looked fantastic. I ended up going home with the Holy Cannoli, Churros Locos, Birthday Cake, and Dunakroos flavors. I was greeted by Madison who has such a happy and friendly personality and shared with me the dog friendly rules. We are so happy they allow leashed and friendly dogs inside to order with you, dine inside the beautifully designed and decorated space, and join you at the outdoor tables in front of the building. There is also a wonderful selection of freshly baked dog treats including pup cakes, biscuits, grr-nolis (cannolis)! And, if that wasn't enough they have prepackaged dog treats, cupcake mix for dogs, and dog toys! Indulge in a cupcake as a special treat, order a catering platter for your party, and raise money for your organization through their fundraising program. In addition to Brick, there are 3 other locations in NJ in Clifton, Hawthorne, and Paramus.

What's not to like in this unpretentious Columbian restaurant that serves food with superb quality,…read morebreads and pastries that are mouth-watering, and service was impeccable. Our lady server was so personable and always answered our questions with a big smile. We met the owner who was as friendly as his staff! Excellent service is always a plus! The food was well-cooked down to its bananas and arepas! This restaurant is highly recommended and they close at 10 pm most days, so if you're still out and about at a later time, this is definitely a good place to get some delicious food! Order the platters! It's like getting the best of the varieties. Get the ham and cheese roll or the buñuelos and the pastrSo good!

My fiancé and I came in for lunch! Nice atmosphere and friendly and welcoming staff. We had Nilse…read moreand she was so very sweet! I recommend the empanadas and the papa relleno! My fiancé had a delicious and generous portioned lunch special! Over all great experience!!!!