Due-Back was highly recommended to us by 3 people we know. We were excited to have a cup of coffee…read morethere and made our way over. There was a person in line that even said she drove over an hour away to experience this coffee shop. From the moment we arrived we were disappointed. The location is very small. We opened the door to come in but found that you could not fit more than 4 people comfortably in the shop at one time. We had to wait outside for about 10 minutes before we could even step foot in the door. My fiance ordered the Harvest Latte and I ordered the Gingerbread latte. Mine came with a little gingerbread cookie which was nice. The total was $15 for TWO lattes. That price is literally ludicrous for 2 cups of coffee. Price aside it came time to try our lattes and we realized what a bad decision it was to have tried Due-Back. My fiancés Harvest Latte tasted of the most bitter artificially sweetened berry you could ever have. It completely masked the coffee in the drink. My gingerbread cookie was good, but my latte? Not at all enjoyable. For some reason I could also taste berry in my drink. Possibly because the berry was in the coffee grinds from the previous drink and they did not do an adequate job of cleaning the grind basket in the coffee machine before making the next drink. Apologies but not worth the $15 at all. We will not be Due-Back any time soon.

Great little quiet shop, in the beautiful town of Island Heights. Hand muddled spices for the…read morecoffee and teas. Delicious flavors and a great .

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

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.

The Moth Coffee House is a great place to get work done- the environment is great to work in and…read morereally cozy. I will say the times I have been here, their espresso is decently bitter and their drink are pretty watery. Don't know if iced lattes are their strong suit but their pastries, smoothies, and food is delicious.

I've worked remotely from the Moth on a few occasions and really enjoyed my time there. It's a cozy…read moreplace, with nice views, friendly people and of course good coffee and food. I wish I lived closer, because I'd be in there way more often. Highly recommend stopping in.

One of the best ice cream sundaes I have EVER experienced. The smores sundae is everything you want…read moreand so much more. The rich divine chocolate ice cream paired with the chocolate sauce and homemade hunks (and I mean like finger size hunks y'all!) of ghram. It's knock your socks off good!! I could just swan dive in a swimming pool filled with it... On to the next item..their iced coffee float. So they house make their cold brew and use a heavy milk base with sugar. There's nothing healthy about it and you can't get it with out the milk or sugar cause it's a science they have it down to. Also freaking DIVINE. If you're a light and sweet coffee drinker this is for you. If you are a coffee drinker that tries to stay away from the sweets this is for you too because it's a really REALLY worth it cheat dessert. The vanilla ice cream they plop in there is so creamy and really accentuates all of the diverse flavors. I'm high on sugar and caffeine and I could not be more pleased!! Can't WAIT to return.

NitroGirl makes some of the most delicious and creamiest ice cream I've ever tasted. It's a special…read moretreat today to get someone making truly homemade ice cream and not just flavoring an ice cream base that gets delivered off a truck. She is always experimenting and adding new flavors. They are expanding their menu with new items like ice cream empanadas and offering local delivery. The shoppe is a wonderful mix of science lab meets Willy Wonka meets Mom's house. The owners are two of the nicest and most accommodating people you could ever hope to meet. NitroGirl's Nutella ice cream is the best ice cream flavor I've ever had.

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.

I am so happy to see this level of coffeehouse light food in our area. My daughter is a Johnson and…read moreWales, trained professional chef in Aspen, Colorado. She and the three kiddos come to visit us at the beach every year, but needless to say taking them out to eat can be a challenge! Everyone loved union market! They are not easy to please lol we went the day. They were flying back home and we had a lovely breakfast outside. Everybody was able to order smoothies eggs whatever they wanted lots of coffee and pastries and it just made a wonderful ending to a great trip. Yes it was busy but our servers were helpful and friendly. I am so happy we found this place the kiddos say can we go back there every time they come!

I want to make this update to give one of the owners, Erin, a shout out. She reached out to me…read moreafter reading my review and I can tell she took it seriously. We had an honest conversation and she assured me that they will be addressing the behavior and working towards preventing these kinds of issues in the future. She did not ask me to take down my previous review or make this update. All she did was take accountability for her staff, tried to get to the bottom of it, and looked to remedy the situation. This is truly an example how a business owner should behave and so kudos to you! I can tell from our interaction that she takes pride in her business and wants everyone to enjoy their time there. Although I still stand by my last review, I also want to edit my statement that I would never go back. I would give them a second try if I'm ever back in the area just based on how this situation was handled by management. Hoping that changes can be made positively in regard to service so it could match up with food/drinks and overall ambiance.