Great little Italian Pastry Shop next door to La Scarpetta (also great Italian food)…read moreTheir Tiramisu is one of the best around as it's flavorful and light compared to other restaurants in the area. The pastries & cookies are also delicious and the gals who work there are very nice.

Nice selection of homemade ice cream. Creamy and flavorful. Lots of baked goods in the case too…read more Did not smell like a fresh bakery however. Friendly service. Plenty of outside seats. A little of the beaten path but good.

This commercial bakery in Long Branch opens to the public daily, to sell rolls, Italian bread,…read morebastones and bagels at wholesale prices. Grab a paper bag and a pair of tongs and fill up your bad with delicious fresh baked goods. Just go thru the closed door to the right of the entrance for shelves of the daily offerings. They even gave me a nice discount when I ordered 170 rolls for a homeless shelter dinner I was serving at. A real hidden gem off of 36/ Joline.

Fresh bread at great prices. We love the rolls and the loaves. Everything is delicious! We look…read moreforward to coming here every time we are in town.

Used to love this place as you see in my previous review now it's just slacking at least for the…read moresushi department. The guy was with no hands drinking Duncan and getting his dirty hands all over the food and the way he cooked. The food was bad and the portions were got so much smaller he barely even tried. It was so messy. I love this place but I don't know if I can come here again maybe it's just just one guy maybe it's the whole store or maybe it's just the winter service but I ordered an Uber eats and I want to pick it up and he hasn't even looked and he was just scrolling on TikTok the whole time till I came and told him to look at his orders, but that was 20 minutes later. I'm just sad.

My son brought me chicken soup and matzo balls for Pesach. Although billed as chicken soup, it was…read moreso much more! It was more like a hearty vegetable soup. Celery, carrots, butternut squash and loaded with big pieces of chicken. The matzo balls were light and fluffy and sized nice and small. I'd rather eat 2 or 3 small one than one the size of a softball (think Harold's!). Overall, it was one of the best soups I've ever eaten!

A cute quaint local bakery I stopped by for Valentine's Day treats and found these GIANT…read morechocolate-covered strawberries! Seemed to also have condensed milk between the strawberry and chocolate shell; 10/10 would recommend it!

5 months ago I moved to the area. I was scouting the neighborhood, and Kelly's Bakery was one of…read morethe places I happened to check out. As soon as I entered the bakery I was greeted with warm eye contact and smiles. The bakery seemed lively and occupied with many customers and hard working staff. It's a Brazilian bakery, therefore the counters are filled with traditional Brazilian sweets and baked goods. I'm Greek, therefore we express through food, which I found common among Brazilian culture. I didn't have any issues communicating with the staff. The place is different from conventional American bakeries, which will make you feel like you're traveling abroad!

Wonderful place to stop for Breakfast, especially if you're in the mood for great (Brazilian)…read morecoffee, pastries , and hand helds. We had cheese puff (pão de queijo) stuffed with roast pork, a kibe (based on Lebanese kibbeh, made with meat and cracked wheat), and an "enroladinho""," a pastry stuffed with ham and cheese. My wife's cappuccino was better than yesterday's! Ambience is of your neighborhood bakery, where you can drop in for your "daily bread," or sit and have a cup of coffee or juice, accompanied by your favorite hand held. For me, this is a taste of home! Service was attentive. If you want well prepared and served coffee and simple fare, this is the place!

My last west coast trip spoiled me, and I'm on a quest to find amazing coffee near me (open to…read morerecommendations), so I'm trying new coffee places as much as I can. Busy Bee is inside a gas station, and has very good coffee. I had a caramel macchiato and it was a solid 7.5/10 (my coffee rating scale is as arbitrary as myself). There's also a generous collection of food offerings - I tried something similar to a deviled sausage (I didn't get its name) and it was delicious.

wow just WOW! my mom stopped here randomly and it has instantly became a family fave! the donuts…read moreare delicious and the coffee roll is amazing. you absolutely need to stop here and give it a try!

Donuts are like donuts made years ago. Delicious!! Cheese…read morecake is excellent along with the key lime. Can't wait to try other items

I came in short notice with a large order for a going away party at work. Victoria made it happen…read morewithin minutes and was so kind, gracious and very helpful. The cookies were delicious and super affordable. I would recommend this store to anyone looking for a sweet treat and a great way to celebrate any occasion. Thanks Bang Cookies Ocean!

Pretty pretty good cookies! Only had one but it was delicious and gooey and fresh baked at 730P…read more Service was rather lackluster on personality though as the place was empty. Will be back another time what the craving strikes.

St Joseph's Pastries - Caputo's makes the ABSOLUTELY BEST in all NYC !…read moreI've gone around buying & tasting many all over NY. And, hands down - Caputo's makes the BEST ! ! ! They make them with 2 fillings: w/Canole or Custand filling. I really wish they had them ALL YEAR - please Caputo's, we would be so grateful !

This is our favorite Italian bakery by the beach and have been coming here for years. It is the…read moreperfect place to stop by for some fresh, delicious pastries to enjoy on the beach. We absolutely love their crispy lobster tails with the light and fresh French cream! The crunch, the smooth cream texture, and perfect sweetness are heavenly! Their black and white cookie is also delightful. It is so soft and cakey with fresh chocolate and vanilla buttercream frosting! Pair any of their pastries with a coffee/ latte from anywhere of your choosing, sit on a bench by the water and enjoy with the perfect view for a transcendent experience!

As someone that's gluten free, this was such a fresh air coming in and being able to order majority…read moreof the menu. The donuts are DELICIOUS, my favorite was the route 35, followed by the strawberry one. It came out relatively quick too. They had some cute displays out so I took a picture but look how fun!

First-time visitor, I tried the S'mores, the croissant donut, and the Cinnamon Toast. The flavors…read morewere incredible, and I loved the chewy texture of the donuts. The service was friendly, and the spot had a low-key, no-frills vibe. Definitely recommend if you're in the area!

It's not a complete beach day without getting an Italian ice! Strollo's Lighthouse has been a…read moreJersey Shore staple for over four decades. The main selling point is their homemade Italian ice, but they also offer soft serve ice cream, shakes, hurricanes, root beer floats, and sundaes. What sets their product apart is the fact that they pioneered the concept of dispensing Italian ice through a soft-serve machine. This allows them to produce a consistent, quality product that could be made much faster compared to using the old scoop method. They have your classic flavors like vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry as well as a variety of fruity flavors like cherry and mango. They keep staple ones throughout the year, and rotate seasonal ones weekly. The Long Branch location is conveniently located right across from the Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park. The parking lot is tight. There's plenty of tables outside to enjoy your treats. They are CASH ONLY, but have an ATM machine. Lines can be long, but the employees work quickly and efficiently to keep things moving. We got the Pistachio Italian ice in a small cup ($4.75). Portion size was generous for a small! The flavor was nutty, earthy, and had a hint of sweetness. The texture of the ice was smooth and light. A refreshing treat to cool you down during a heat wave!

It's always such a treat while in Long Branch and they give you so much ice cream that I can never…read morefinish.