McDonald's

Love this spot! My husband and I have been eating here on the weekends since we moved in the area …read more Good food and great service! Great environment and place to meet and getting know others in the area. Check it out!

A local gem where you feel like family. The women who run the shop are so friendly. There are…read morebooks, games, and coloring books my toddlers enjoyed on a Sunday morning. The food is delicious and the coffee is strong. No strollers are allowed inside but feel free to park them outside.

Locally sourced ingredients

Hilarious because I'm originally from Asbury Park!

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Ironbound Hard Cider

Iron Bound is consistently a good experience. Over the years this farm has evolved into a culinary…read moredestination with ingredients as local as it gets. The meats on the menu are from the farm! The uniqueness of the cider is the highlight of the meal that is already exceptional. It's also a place you can feel good about supporting. The mission of Iron Bound since its founding has been to be good stewards of the land and good humans all around. The energy here is as immaculate as the food. If you are coming from a distance pack a cooler with ice to take home the home grown meats. The breakfast sausage is our favorite!

The food is farm-to-table table. There is also a mini-market where you can purchase the very same…read morefresh produce and ciders you can order. The outside seating areas are gorgeous. They also have covered outside seating with a bar. For the area and Th freshness, its somewhat on the level of a Whole Foods pricing schema, but as it is a farming collective, the farms receive more of a share of the proceeds.

Photo Credit: Kira Buxton

Stunning property during a gorgeous sunset

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Guests enjoying live music in the Courtyard of the Cider Garden.

The Stone Bean at Riverside Coffee & Tea

4.5(157 reviews)

6.7 mi

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Somewhere on social media, my wife saw a picture of this cafe next to a stream. On a sunny April…read moreSaturday morning, we took a drive to Clinton to see this place for ourselves. It was just as nice as the pictures. Located on the corner with a stream and single lane bridge next to it, this was a great spot to enjoy a drink and a pastry. My wife's Matcha and my Chai Tea Latte were delicious. My homemade cinnamon scone was also very good. If you live nearby or just want a nice stop off I-78, check this cool cafe out!

The perfect cafe for a change of pace! Both indoor and outdoor seating! The matcha was perfect…read morebalance, not too sweet. The views outside are so refreshing. I will be back. 10/10 experience. Barista was also very pleasant. Def check it out if you're in the Clinton area!

Pick up drinks at the small window

Inside

The Stone Bean at Riverside Coffee & Tea

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Scout's Coffee Bar & Mercantile

4.6(108 reviews)

5.4 mi

Scout's has the coziest, rustic-chic atmosphere--honestly my favorite vibe of any local coffee…read moreshop. I especially love the quiet mornings here. It's such a peaceful place to start the day. The espresso is incredible. Their cappuccinos are consistently great, and the specialty lattes (my favorite is the maple latte) are so good. They also offer gluten-free pastries. The GF pumpkin pecan muffin is one of my favorites. The staff are always kind and welcoming, and street parking is usually easy to find. My only wish is that they had longer hours; they open at 7:30 AM and close at 4 PM, and as someone who likes to start early and sometimes work in the evenings, I'd love even more time here! Still, an amazing spot and one of my go-tos in town! I definitely recommend checking out Scout's.

I visited Scouts coffee bar while visiting my friend for the weekend. We stopped in around 9am and…read moreI was pleasantly surprised and how adorable this place was like straight out of a hallmark movie! Upon entry the barista remembered my friend and she was so kind with helping me make a latte and pastry selection! We both ordered the ginger molasses latte and I ordered the savory whirligig to go (I can't wait to try that later on). As we waited, I perused the store and noticed they had merchandise that included Scout coffee beans made in house, greeting cards, Christmas ornaments and decor, sweatshirts and mugs. They had a pretty large menu lots of seating and my friend shared they have poetry and evening events. The ladies working were super friendly and my latte was perfect!

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Cafe 57

4.2(60 reviews)

3.1 mi

Excuse me while I wipe the drool from my chin. RUN... I mean drive cause it is on RT 57 right…read moreNeow! This spot is 5 stars easy. Stop wasting your food at mediocre stops for a quick fill and stop here for some real eats.

Freshly prepared food, bakery items that are sinfully delicious and friendly owners who are a…read morefamily. It's a great stop when you are hungry for tasty sandwiches, subs and wraps. They make a variety of yummy desserts and sweets, including massive cookies, cinnamon buns with maple sugar icing and other treats. You are sure to find something for breakfast, lunch or dinner at this place!

Cinnamon rolls!

Excellent pastrami reuben!

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Exterior

Grounded For Life Cafe

4.7(73 reviews)

6.6 mi

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Whenever I'm visiting family in central NJ, Grounded for Life is a must visit for me…read more As a vegan, it's a real challenge to find decent - let alone GOOD - food in this area. The exception is Grounded for Life, which offers delicious breakfast and lunch options that are thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and satisfying. Their extensive, all vegan menu offers breakfast options such as bagel sandwiches, burritos, toasts, and more, and even their coffee is surprisingly good! I have also enjoyed their wraps, bowls, and sandwiches. And they even have burgers and hot dogs, too. GfL is my new spot for takeout (order ahead online to save time!) before heading to the airport. The chunky chicken wrap saved me when my flight back to the West coast (already a long journey) was delayed by several hours and I was starving. The cafe also has a number of yummy desserts displayed in the case that are great to-go. GfL also offers a "Meal Prep" option where you can order food on a weekly or monthly basis. Service is friendly and efficient, but they are sometimes understaffed. Try to be patient and nice, and your tasty food will be out soon enough. The cafe itself is pretty small with just a few tables indoors. The outdoor patio is more expansive, and I recommend enjoying your food and drinks outside if the weather is decent.

Absolutely great experience, cute little place and everything was delicious. I would recommend…read moretrying this place if you are in the area! The service was really nice as well the people were super sweet and answered all of our questions, it's a cute little place my mom and I were pleasantly pleased!

Yummy vegan muffins and cookies are a wonderful treat!

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Allie's Cupcakery & Café

4.9(58 reviews)

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The family that owns Allie's is wonderful. The food is delicious. The risotto , so good. You can't…read morego wrong with any of the desserts. There's a reason they won best in NJ.

This was small family-run establishment that was only open for a few hours a day. There were about…read moreten tables inside, and they also seemed to handle a number of take-out orders while I was there. They served American comfort foods such as sandwiches and salads with a few Latin dishes too. They also had gelato and baked goods available. The service was friendly, and the food came out in a timely manner. I had the Chicken Caesar wrap ($16.95), which was a special on the day I attended. This also came with a side of pasta salad or fries, and I opted for the orzo-based pasta salad. It was very good especially the balsamic vinaigrette that dressed it. The wrap was nicely done, filled to capacity, and served warm. The homemade croutons and the slight crunch from the wrap really made it worthwhile. I also tried the flavors of fall sandwich, which was another special. It contained grilled chicken, caramelized onions, pumpkin and cranberry chutney, goat cheese, and toasted pecans on ciabatta. The ciabatta was the highlight here as well as the onions. The chutney was a tad too sweet for me. I also had the blueberry cobbler cupcake and a slice of brown sugar pecan pie cheesecake. Both were very flavorful. The crumb on the cupcake was good and I liked that the actual cupcake had blueberries rather than just the frosting. The cheesecake slice was my preferred choice. I liked the crunch from the pecans and overall, it was not too "cheesecaky", which sometimes puts me off. Will I go back? Definitely.

Brown Sugar Pecan Pie Cheesecake

Chicken Caesar Wrap

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A nice gelato treat is the perfect end to a fabulous lunch (it was for mine!)

Early Bird Espresso & Mercantile

4.7(78 reviews)

14.2 mi

The baristas I've met so far are all so nice and talented!!!!! How do you do?…read morethe best :)u

I've been in twice and each time my drink was mediocre for the price. The girl take the orders was…read moremore interested in her phone than customer service. Always surprised there is a line.

A very linear layout of the shop, from outside seating, serving counter to the back shelving area

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A Barista/painter's touch on the coffee bean bag on the left, including the roast date.

The Box Coffeehouse

5.0(1 review)

The Box Coffeehouse is a great place for kids 7th Grade to High School to hear live music, open…read moreselect weekends throughout the year. Held at the Washington United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

Le Crepe Cafe

4.8(23 reviews)

This is the best of the best in Washington! I recommend everything! Crepes - yum! Baklava - yum!…read moreDubai chocolate - double yum! Ambiance is perfect with light jazz. The family that owns it is wonderful.

The crepes are delicious, coffee is also great! Service is…read morevery nice and the ambience is warm and cozy.