PROS: Atmosphere was great, spacious inside, man who helps run the place was nice, outside seating, good hours, menu variety plentiful, prices were fair. CONS: Food was not available when they first opened and the lady at the counter when they first opened wasn't the nicest OVERALL: I would definitely come back here, but I would wait an hour past the time they open to order food read more

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Love this little beautiful coffee shop right in the middle of downtown Asbury Park! Great coffee, great vibe, and great food too A fun place to stop while browsing around Asbury PARK. Really great coffee! As soon as you step through the door, you're gonna love this place, charming, decorated beautifully in a very warm feeling inside. We came in to get a coffee to warm up on a cooler day and found ourselves ordering gelato and even a salad for lunch. The food here is really fresh! They really know how to make their coffees and tease as well. They have a really nice assortment of snacks and food. You can order while you're here. Very highly recommended if looking for a snack, a meal or a perfect cup of coffee while walking around downtown Asbury Park. read more

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Amazing cocktails, and kudos on the playlist. This place is perfect for a nice side cocktail with a li extra read more

Lola's European Cafe - Pistachio Martini! Ohh yeah! - Gelato Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

I think I came here years ago just for the gelato. I've always passed by and liked the vibe of the outside area and wanted to come back for a drink. Definitely crowded inside but the vibe was awesome. Super warm and inviting yet modern rustic. Got the pear spiced Bellini which I loved and can't wait to have again. Definitely want to sit outside and hang when the weather is nicer. read more

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Wowwwww the dessert martinis that Lola's has are unbelievable. They blend the cocktail with gelato to make it rich, creamy and delicious. The chocolate martini was decadent and amazing. The pistachio one was also yummy and with chunks of pistachio throughout. My friend got the espresso and those were great of course. Wish there were more places in the world that made dessert martinis with gelato because WOW. read more

Lola's European Cafe - Espresso martini and chocolate martini - Gelato Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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I challenge you to a better combo than banana pudding gelato dipped in espresso martini. Just a dollop - and share. read more

Lola's European Cafe - Espresso martini with a banana pudding gelato side. Adult pup cup - Gelato Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Lola's is the best bar around for dessert Martinis. They use their gelato in most of them, and their charcuterie board was very good as well! read more

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Have no idea why it took us so long to finally come here! This is quite a gem of a place. Ambiance. Service. Comfy. Delicious martinis. All this on a frigid below zero evening. We'll be back! Gelato looked good too! read more

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Loved everything at this bar/café in Asbury. Come for the vibes, stay for the espresso martinis!! Lola's is a staple in Asbury and the perfect spot to start a night out or end it! They have a few different espresso martinis and often do specialty martinis seasonally. Not to mention, they are strong!! I love the classic & can't wait to try the rainbow cookie martini when I return. Some of the espresso martinis are blended with their gelato and it is truly a creamy and decadent take on an espresso martini. Definitely make it out to Lola's if you can! read more

Lola's European Cafe - Espresso Martinis - Gelato Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

You know it's good when I forget to take pictures of the experience. We stopped here before a show at House of Independents and it was absolutely perfect. Delicious cocktails on their menu and plenty to choose from. Food was flavorful, warm, and fantastic. We plan on going here anytime we have a show now. Note: food ended at 6pm on a Friday. It says on one of their signs "late night bites" but they might've done away with that. I got the tomato & mozzarella panini ($14.) The bread has rosemary baked into it. It was easy to eat - not "too large" or hard bread that roughs up the roof of your mouth. It's the perfect insides to bread ratio. My bf got the chicken salad panini ($15) and THAT was amazing. The berries give it a sweet flavor. He was scooping what fell out of the sandwich with the chips it was that good. I recommend the Honey Boo cocktail if you like sweet flavors and bourbon. The Spicy Bee (I think that was it) was the perfect balance of pepper and orange. There's black & white movies playing on a screen in the corner which had me fascinated and I wish I knew what movie it was. The lighting is low and the decor makes you feel you might be sitting in a speakeasy. 2 drinks and 2 paninis came out to ~ $80 with tip, so it is pricey but it's worth it. read more

Best panini ever!! Toasty rosemary bread with turkey, Brie, fig jam and arugula was SO DELICIOUS!! Very pretty ambiance and nice staff. I will dream of this sandwich! read more

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4.5 stars My friend and I were in Asbury and she wanted to meet up with some of her local pals for a drink. Those fun folks suggested we grab a beverage at Lola's, and I was so glad that they introduced us to the unique spot! The inside resembled a cafe that was filed with feminine, Victorian decor, and its centerpiece was a large display case full of gelato that was served in standard scoops or in a boozy milkshake. The cocktails were on the sweeter side and many were dessert-like. I had a seasonal beverage that included chocolate (not their Chocolate Martini), but I cannot recall its specifics. I did enjoy it, however! The trendy, yet cozy space also offered live music on select evenings and a large outdoor patio with prime views of the downtown main street. Lola's was a true gem that combined creativity with a classic vibe, making it a perfect spot for a girls' night, date night, or even just relaxed drinks with a friend! read more

Lola's European Cafe - Enjoying a cocktail on their front patio - Gelato Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Cool bar with a European vibe and outdoor dining rught in downtown AP! We stopped in for pre-dinner drinks. Had to try their famous espresso martini and it lived up to the hype. Awesome spot! read more

Lola's European Cafe - Gelato Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

"Lola's in Asbury Park is a hidden treasure. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, makes you want to stay and relax. The staff were warm, attentive, and made the whole experience feel personal. You can tell the owner cares about his Lola. Whether you're stopping in for coffee, or gelato or both like we did, Lola's is the kind of place you'll want to come back to. read more

Lola's European Cafe - Girls Night - Gelato Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

My kind of place. I wandered over here on the 4th of July with my top-tier chum as we waited patiently for some parking spots to open up in Ocean Grove next door (on us entirely - if you want parking on one of the heavy hitter beach days in the summer, you get down here before the sun comes up). We were able to find parking over here though relatively easily, since Asbury basically has multiple business districts and this one is a 10-minute walk from the boardwalk chaos. We saw numerous high quality pooches on our journey from the car to the entrance of Lola's, which was a holiday delight. It's hard to describe the vibe in here. Yes, very European but also with a whiff of hipster. The interior is pretty dark and we didn't spend a ton of time in there, opting instead to take advantage of the pleasant weather outside, but it had a lot of cool Old Hollywood shizzle on the walls - I'm always down for that iconic pic of Rita Moreno giving Jayne Mansfield stink eye (leave Mariska's mother alone). Very edgy, spacious bathroom as well. I was thrilled to see a familiar cocktail chum on the menu, the Gold Rush, which is a bourbon/honey concoction that I first enjoyed at the Vault in Sedona - an all-timer for me. This one wasn't quite as good as that one; I thought it was a little bland and had too much of the lemon. which drowned out the sweeter, honey aspects. (I just checked the Vault menu to see what additional ingredients that drink had, and it looks like it's bitters. They should get that or something similar here.) A lot of people are shouting out the paninis, and rightfully so. They use a rosemary bread for it that's delicious, and turkey, brie and fig just hit no matter what. I accidentally ate three slices of Domino's earlier in the morning so I didn't have a fully appreciative palate for it, otherwise that item would have been 100% devoured. My chum, who's a notable grazer in this day and age, ate everything on her plate - another testament to how tasty this item was. The biggest area for constructive feedback is the management and logistics of the outside drinking/dining area. It's SUPER narrow out there, and it really looks like they could widen it by another five or 10 feet, which would help out tremendously. Any time one of us had to go back inside to use the restroom, order an additional drink, etc., we had to basically have a strategy session to maneuver past people to get into the restaurant again. Additionally (and it WAS a Friday afternoon, so probably not their fully-staffed crew), they only had one bartender inside and a server/runner that I could see, so you had to order everything through the bartender, wait for the drinks yourself to bring outside, and if you wanted anything else, go back in. The server wasn't an assigned waiter, if that makes sense. Again, that might be a moot issue later in the day but I'd argue for the 4th of July, you have an extra person working. Minor quibble and something that's likely easily fixable. The bartender was very nice, especially given that she was in charge of literally everyone's drinks and processing the food orders. Impressive stuff. One of the better establishments I've been to in Asbury, which is saying something. read more

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My new favorite place for after dinner drinks and desserts. I had no idea walking in that they do gelato so that was a wonderful surprise. I got the store gelato and was astounded by how good it was. Maybe even better than I've had in Italy. We got a classic espresso martini, chocolate martini and affogato and all were so delicious. It's a small place but decorated so nicely. The wait for drinks was not long at all. read more

Lola's European Cafe - Espresso martini. Affogato - Gelato Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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Loved this spot! Adorable inside and out. We tried the turkey brie and prosciutto pepper paninis- both delicious. Had to finish with their homemade gelato- amazing!! Highly recommend. read more

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We had the martinis and the boozy milkshakes which were made with gelato. They were absolutely delicious. We sat right outside and enjoyed the day. Highly recommend these martinis. read more

I frequent Lola's quite often and their cocktails have never let me down. They make the best dirty martinis, something about their olive juice. I think they have brine that they use for cocktails. Their espresso martinis are also very tasty. I like that they have seasonal cocktails to change it up a bit! The only downside is it does get busy and packed in there so it can take awhile to get your order in. The ambiance is very cute, however I wish they had more seating (they do the best with what they have). This is a great spot to meet friends during the week, too! read more

Lola's European Cafe - Gelato Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

went here for a few drinks I like the vibe in the inside of it and how you could sit outside too. It's really nice good place for a date.

I don't think it's possible for me to love a place anymore than I love Lola's. It has become my go to spot for any kind of evening whether I'm with a small group looking for a place to hang out that everyone can find something they like, to a small intimate setting for a date, it really checks all of the boxes. The highlights, of course, other cocktails, especially their martinis, but don't sleep on their mixed drinks. The bartenders whip up some delicious flavors that are always on point for whatever season it is. And for an extra bonus, if you're feeling a little sweet, they have a whole gelato bar with ingredients imported from Italy itself. During the day, you can also delight yourself with charcuterie boards, and paninis. They literally have everything. I want to shout from the rooftops to everyone to come visit, but then again I don't want to get too crowded! read more

Cute vibe! There was live music so that was fun! We just got espresso martinis and they were tasty! The space is very small so be ready to be cozy but it was such a fun time. read more

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A cute place for coffee, drinks, and gelato. We had paninis. You order and pick up your food at the counter. We had Turkey and chicken salad paninis. They were dint but nothing special. read more

Lola's European Cafe - Chicken salad panini - Gelato Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Pretty nice place casual rustic chick, very nice ambiance great choices for some small plates.service is pretty good even tho all from the balcon. Good choices for coffee and drinks too. read more

Lola's European Cafe - Gelato Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Fun little spot in asbury! This seems like its an after dinner drink spot. My friends and I all got the chocolate martini, it was delicious. They use the homemade gelato and blend it with vodka; like a boozy shake. Around 10:30 a dj comes out but if you get there a little earlier you can grab a seat. This will be a spot ill come back too on a late night out in asbury read more

Ordered: Evening Flora Cocktail (~$14): vodka, rose, grapefruit, lemon, mint Aya's take: Nothing like a pre-dinner cocktail to get the evening started. If the weather's nice, I highly recommend grabbing your drink and sitting outside. The Evening Flora was light, refreshing, with subtle hints of fruit. If you like light and sweet cocktails, this is a great one to try! read more

Lola's European Cafe - Evening Flora Cocktail (~$14) - Gelato Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Cocktails were great. Bartenders are awesome. The gelato is amazing. The bouncer outside of the bar - gentleman that helped us over the snow. The bouncers on the inside of the bar... literal leprechaun prick. My bf let me go first to the bathroom and he kicked my bf to the back of the line and laughed at him. Ego trip. Minus that one asshole - the place is pretty good. The take away - Short men have the tallest egos. Cheers! read more

I cannot say enough about how much I adore this place! We went to brunch at talulahs and then came to Lola's and our experience was 10/10. The ambiance is delightful and cozy and then they had a full bar. I love their frinks and food! Delightful read more

I stopped in here for a glass of wine as i waited for some friend's. atmosphere is interesting, but what sucked was the service. two bartenders and three people at the bar and I had to wait. Really, move your ass, a knowledge people that not only enter your small establishment, but hustle. TIPS... To Insure Proper Service. your deserving of nothing read more

Kinda of a crazy place. Serves cocktails, coffee, and gelato. Went last night for coffee and gelato and place was packed. Always a good sign. I had the blood orange gelato and it was good. read more

It is wildly over-priced. The drinks were good but 6 drinks came to $120. Most of the choices on the menu had no price especially the seasonal or speciality drinks. read more

Cute cocktail, gelato coffee place. Loved the Espresso Martini! The Shirley temple was also house made and was delicious. read more

Lola's European Cafe - Espresso Martini - Gelato Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

I was here for a private event, and I was impressed with the service staff. Very charming European style cafe. The Gelato reminded me of my travels in Italy. read more

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Super cute cafe in the downtown area! I stopped by for gelato. Service was quick and staff was friendly. I got the pistachio gelato and really enjoyed it! They offer a variety of food, cocktails and coffee. I'll definitely stop by again next time I'm in the area. read more

Lola's European Cafe - Gelato Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

I can't say enough good things about this place! Was here yesterday for a quick drink as I heard they have the best espresso Martinis and that is so true! This was the best espresso martini and chocolate martini I have ever had! So fresh, so well made, it was perfect. Staff were so kind and the place is adorable and quaint. Cute spot. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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We stopped at Lola's and looked at the menu by the entrance then decided to go in and try two of the panini's. Upon entering Lola's we were met with a bar, a gelato counter, and a single bartender, there are no servers at all. The bartender was friendly, and told us that the menus were by the door so we grabbed a menu and placed our order with the bartender. We ordered two paninis, one Prosciutto & Peppers, and one Tomato & Mozzarella. Since there were no servers we took a table outside, but one of us had to wait inside for our panini's. The panini's took a very long time to prepare, over 30 minutes. This could be due to the restaurant being clearly understaffed. The bartender was making drinks, serving gelato, taking orders, and ringing up an ever-growing line of customers at the register all on his own. A woman (not the bartender) walked out from the kitchen once the Panini's were finally finished, and was oddly reluctant to hand over the panini's I just waited in line to pay for. Oddly she pulled them away as I went to take them and asked the bartender "did they pay?" before actually handing them over. Not sure if she thought we were some Panini's thieves or what the deal was with that. Maybe we had just caught them on a bad day. All of that aside, the panini's were mixed! I'd say the tomato & mozzarella was a 1/5, and the Prosciutto & Peppers one was a 4/5. Ultimately, do I think Lola's paninis are worth waiting over 30 minutes for when you have so many other great options on the same street? Absolutely not, go elsewhere! read more

Lola's European Cafe - Proscuitto & Peppers Panini (Top) Tomato & Mozzarella Panini (Bottom) - Gelato Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

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Their chocolate martini is to die forrrr !!! They add gelato in it and it literally tastes like a chocolate shake ! Very dimly lit, perfect for date nights or girls night ! Service was great!!! read more

Bottom line: Lola's European Cafe is an inviting as well as delicious stop along Asbury Park's Cookman Ave lineup. Great drinks and tasty bites, with awesome staff that make sure your visit there is one that will bring you back again and again. The Deets: In all the years in going to Asbury Park, I never really got to go to Lola's European Cafe much until this year actually. I went by in the end of the winter months and on a cold rainy day, I thought that an Irish Coffee would be exactly what was needed. The bartender that day made a perfect one, I enjoyed it very much. He was also very personable, positive, upbeat, and made that visit a great one for me. A couple of months later, I dropped by and not only did this bartender Mark remember that I came by in the past and our conversation that day, he also made me a delicious Cosmopolitan to enjoy on that subsequent visit. He and the rest of the staff have been wonderful on my experiences there and this great service is one of the reasons I try to go by whenever I can to Lola's. They have a great assortment of drink and cocktail selections as well as coffee, gelato, delicious nibbles and small plates to enjoy. Plus, any place that has Turner Classic Movies (TCM) playing all the time has my vote...I love classic movies. There are special theme nights and even music at certain times. With a good variety of outside tables, inside tables, and bar seats, the cafe is very inviting and comfortable if not a bit rustic. I can't believe I missed out on Lola's for so long, but now I am glad they are in my rotation of places in Asbury Park to visit when I am in town. read more

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Order at the counter, very simple but delicious menu, paninis, gelato and a lovely cocktail selection. Espresso martinis were awesome. Great vibe inside too! read more

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Totally love the decor inside. Easy to find parking. Their pistaschio gelato is so nutty and yummy. (. I'm picky about pistachio gelato) I would get it again the next time I'm in the area. Friendly staff Clean bathrooms They also serve coffee, but I didn't try it read more

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