Cool Beans Coffee House

As a current student of the high school nearby this establishment, I feel as though it is only…read moreright that I give a proper review to my favorite lunch spot of all time. Not only does the food taste truthfully out of this world, but you will also find that the service is incredible! From the moment you walk inside, you are met with a ton of friendly faces who without a doubt will treat you just like family. They are incredibly kind people who put hard effort into making sure that each meal is prepared with care, and that each person feels safe and comfortable under their roof. I must also comment that I myself am a very picky eater with odd sensory difficulties. It is typically very difficult for me to find many foods or meals that I feel are safe to eat, and that don't trigger any sort of reluctance. However at Thymes, they offer a wide variety of different meals and desserts, so locating something that I felt was both appetizing and safe to eat was no problem at all. I've been a proud frequent flier for the past 3 years, and without a doubt intend to keep going back as much as possible before I go off to college next year. To say that I will genuinely miss Thymes and more so the generous souls that have always been there for me is an understatement. More than five stars if I could. Keep up the amazing work.

The food at A Thyme for All Seasons is good, which is why we've given this place more than one…read morechance. Unfortunately, the service has been consistently disappointing. Good food only goes so far when the customer service makes you not want to return. After our most recent experience, I even sent the owner a private message directly rather than immediately posting a negative review, giving them an opportunity to respond or at least acknowledge the issue. I never received a response. That was really the final straw for me. Mistakes happen and service can have an off day, but completely ignoring a customer who reaches out directly says a lot. There are too many places in the area with both good food and good service. We won't be back.

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Chicken Bruschetta Panini

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The Grove Restaurant

4.3(29 reviews)

0.8 mi

•$$$

Certified professionals

Women-owned & operated

Loved the food, service and menu. Bathrooms clean. It's a rustic atmosphere. Nothing fancy. Yummy…read moreFrench fries

Awesome lunches..has the football package all season..and the bestest Bartender on Sunday , Kathy…read moreis Awesome..

Cheesecake with reaper glaze and whipped cream! Excellent!

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Drive over 40 mins to check this place out I checked the web site and social media before I came…read more Well they are closed for a private event. Very poor communication. I'd give them half a star if I could

I was pleasantly surprised at just how awesome Battle River Brewing is. It is located right in…read moredowntown Toms River, a block from the namesake river and the site of an American Revolutionary War attack on a blockhouse by the British army in 1782. There is plenty of street parking, as well as a nearby lot with four hour parking. My girlfriend and I visited on a Friday evening in August. They have lots of seating both inside and out. I was very impressed by the selection of beers on offer: a whopping 26 beers and one hard seltzer, all despite the small size of the brewery. The variety was impressive as well. I've been to a lot of NJ breweries, and I saw a lot of beer styles here that I rarely, if ever, see at other places. This included a Japanese rice lager, an ESB, a white stout on nitro, a black lager, and a red wine ale. The real standouts for me were the Bluecoat (blueberry blonde), the Bayonet (honey stout on nitro), and the Red Headed Vixen (aforementioned red wine ale). My girlfriend and I each had a flight and a full pour, and we loved everything we tried. We live over an hour away, so we can't be regulars, but definitely hope to come back someday soon.

Great Samples!

The taplist on August 22, 2025.

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3.9(36 reviews)

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First of all I want to say that this review is for the Daddio's Grill in Ocean County Mall in Tom's…read moreRiver New Jersey. This is the only Daddio's Grill I have ever been to. I would give this place 0 stars if I could. We ordered french toast and pancakes. The french was burnt on both sides. One side was more burnt than the other. The pancakes were not much better. They were very dark brown on one side. They were not much better on the other side.

I had the beef tacos. They were delicious. The service, as much as you can say about a counter…read moreservice, was excellent. The place is in the mall and the order taker had to walk from Daddios "storefront" to the one I was ordering from. The young lady smiled made eye contact and was helpful, all rare in this type of establishment. They did not have the taco I ordered and she did a great job of switching me. She was very helpful in getting me a napkin. My first thought was what are they doing in this low end mall. I recommend the place.

Lemon Bar

Good clam strips & tarter

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This was our choice of side orders with bucket of DELICIOUS chicken! creamed spinach, Stuffing & Mac & cheese

Water Street Bar & Grille

3.0(419 reviews)

2.0 mi

Had a great burger and enjoyed the view . Service was…read morefriendly and prices are reasonably. Paid parking is available across from restaurant.

I came here on a Friday Evening, and while the place seems not busy from the outside, the back of…read morethe restaurant is very loud and was packed! I was seated almost right away, and seems many others im reviews have had issues with this and i think it stems from the restaurants layout - lot of young workers and no ones going to want to just sit in the quiet part greeting i suppose, Anyways- i had no issues, was served quick and was in and out. I went with clam spinach dip as an app which was 10/10 for me. Ordered a burger that came on a kaiser roll which also was good but nothing that wow'd, and a beef rib grilled cheese which i will say was really good and a savored every bite! They have to promote some of these best items more!!!! On my overall experience i had a good time , almost gave it 4 stars because the booths are awkwardly set up and you are an inch away from other people seating next to you inside the restaurant almost butting heads.... But the food items were worth the stars

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Shut Up and Eat

4.3(1.1k reviews)

1.5 mi

My wife and I met another couple for a late breakfast on a Sunday morning. Needless to say, it was…read morecrowded and we had to wait 15 minutes for a table. Nice ambiance and very friendly staff. I ordered the full stack of French toast with bananas, strawberries, and blueberries, and a side of sausage links. My wife had the west Coast scrambler which consisted of eggs, avocado, pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, and scallions. Our friends ordered the chorizo burger with fries, and pastrami on rye with a side of coleslaw. As a coffee snob, I would say the coffee was very good. Everything came out cooked fresh and hot. Plenty of fresh fruit on top of my French toast. I heard the chorizo burger was different and delicious. Most of the plates went back clean. Portions were very generous. The service was excellent and friendly. The prices are reasonable. There is plenty of parking in their private parking lot. Worth the trip if you are in the area.

I have to say I was hesitant when I pulled up to Shut Up and eat with my family but I'll DEFINITELY…read morebe back ! The menu is MASSIVE, don't come if you're indecisive or if you don't plan to come back to try more dishes ! The waitstaff sticks to the silly bit , wearing PJs, bordering on rude but in a playful way that makes it fun and not annoying. There are so many knick knacks on the walls to look at - lots of conversation starters! We enjoyed everything we ordered (the afternoon waffle section was a fun twist on a sandwich and proved you can have it all!) and are already scheming what we will have next time we come back!

Large dining room.

Pork roll, egg, cheese and potatoe sandwich

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4.0(211 reviews)

0.5 mi

Exvellent..consistency with food...scarpiello wings are my go to every time..they are fantasticread more

Went Mother's Day. 6 people $474 for a Buffet'…read moreFood was average at best! WAY! Over priced. I got ripped off and never will Go back again. Automatically charged 20% tip when all the waiter did was bring drinks! $72 tip. Not to mention charged 3% because we used a charge card. Who carries $500 In cash in them anymore. Never again! This place won't last. Give it a year tops and it will be out of business.

Crabby Gabby.

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Stone Fire Grille

3.8(169 reviews)

2.5 mi

The steak was really good, but the short rib was the standout for me. It was incredibly tender,…read moreflavorful, and cooked perfectly. I also loved the asparagus that came with it. Overall, the meal was a great value, well prepared, and very enjoyable. Definitely enjoyed everything :) Nice random stop I made, glad I found them

The spinach and artichoke dip bowl was half-full. More than enough pita slices for dipping, however…read morethis shareable appetizer wasn't. Manager said it was portion controlled. Eight year customer won't be back.

Margherita Pizza

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Poppy's Place

3.8(56 reviews)

2.0 mi

Great service! Great food! Just an old school feel diner setting! Food was fresh and hot!read more

This spot definitely leans into that old-school décor. It's giving classic dinette energy, for…read moresure. Cute vibe, but the service was... not vibing at first. I sat at the counter for a full five minutes, made eye contact with two waitresses, and neither offered so much as a hello. No menu, no "be right with you," nothing. And the place was only about half full. Thankfully, Maria popped out from the back and actually engaged me. She even seemed disappointed that no one had bothered to get me started. She was the bright spot in an otherwise rough first impression. I ordered an omelette and was pleasantly surprised; portion size and presentation were solid.

Bacon onion and cheddar omelet w grits.. They also try a little bit of their tuna salad , which was out of this wild one of the best

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Handwritten specials menu

Burger 25

4.2(593 reviews)

0.9 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

Got my burger craving satisfied!…read more I ordered the original burger with sauté onions! Love the quantity of the pickles in the burger! We share the half and half: fries and onion ring combo! The sauces are amazing!! So so good!

Enjoyed a very good Caesar salad with grilled chicken at Burger 25 in Toms River, with excellent…read moreservice. Pleasant music made for a nice, casual evening out.

For real

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Ruxandra B.

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4

0

12 years ago

I absolutely adore this place! It may be because it is the ONLY spot i've found with a karaoke night or fairly consistent live music or even palm readings. Really, with so many things to look forward to in the week, Cool Beans just brightens up my day. Granted, most of my visits are about the karaoke or music, so I end up just drinking some cool coffee drink and hanging out, but I think their coffee drinks are really great. And I have had their food and LOVED it. I'm not into gourmet, there's just too much going on in that. Cool Beans keeps it real and simple but still so delicious. This is really making me want to go get lunch! haha Their new location is very nice, and CLEAN I promise! Cool Beans is the closest thing to a coffee house cafe you will find in Toms River. Trust me. I've tried. It is central and perfect for a pre movie stop (or post if you're seeing matinee!). It is right by the theater, marshall's, across the street from the mall, next door to home goods, really a great spot for a nice day out. Oh and now they have a coffee bar so you don't even have to sit at a table! I can't even handle how hip this place is. PLUS some of the art work on the walls is done by an employee so that's super cool. So go support local business! AND local artists! read more

Hugh M.

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21

3

3 years ago

Service-Dog UNFRIENDLY! Do not eat or get coffee at this establishment. Your money would be going to people who are dog/pet unfriendly. Went in to get a cup of coffee with my service dog and was told by the owner and a waitress that they do not allow any animals in their establishment and then told me to leave. Go to Starbucks; they are VERY PET FRIENDLY and allow service animals! read more

Kendra M.

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1

0

14 years ago

THIS PLACE IS BEYOND DIRTY!!! i dont know how they are open!! there bathrooms have never been cleaned look the same every time i went. i found dead bugs in my salad. the staff is horrible, unprofessional! they are always busy talking or counting there money or being obnoxious some how. very very dirty gross place over all! STAY CLEAR FROM THIS DUMP! read more

Barbara C.

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9

0

9 years ago

Atmosphere is quiete and charming. A lot of art on the walls so it def has that coffee shop vibe. The food is good, especially the paninis and the salads. It's a great option for lunch, a quick coffee, or a great place to eat before or after you go to the movies. We avoid eating movie theatre food just so that we can go eat at cool beans. read more

Ivan M.

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4

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8 years ago

Love cool beans. All the servers have great personalities and are very helpful. It's a kid friendly restaurant which is awesome. The food is very good, like they fact that the offer healthy side options such as salad with a meal. read more

Michael J.

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3

0

13 years ago

One of my favorite places to eat, the wings are amazing, the wraps are great, and the little things like Caesar salad are great, I don't drink coffee so I have no input for that and the staff members always make me laugh. read more

Barbara P.

68

37

0

11 years ago

We were shopping, needed something quick and stopped in. REALLY impressed. We had the personal pizza - excellent. Service was great too. we would definitely go back and make it a planned stop. read more

Daniel S.

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5

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10 years ago

Great coffee house! Food is great too! They always have something going on there, karoeoke, live music, psychics. Etc. Always a good time! Been going there for years never a disappointment! read more

John K.

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31

0

12 years ago

Too bad the service was so slow. I wanted to like it but I was not impressed. Everything is average but they could use help with a better menu. I think they need to get better service. read more

Joyce W.

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13

0

7 years ago

Good Coffee and Tea, Great Desserts. Food is ok. Service is usually good. They have readers at night. Good place to go with Girlfriends.

G M.

2

36

4

10 years ago

Good coffee but quite pricey. When I ordered an iced coffee it was mostly ice and not worth what I paid.

Jason P.

524

8

1

11 years ago

Love this place! Great coffee amazing staff and food to die for. This is a regular eating spot for me

Jennifer B.

21

22

15

5 years ago

Terrible food, unfriendly & rude staff. Won't be going back!

Lauren S.

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1

0

8 years ago

cool beans gots some cool beans yk what i mean;)

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