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

New coffee spot on the way to the beach! We've come a few times and the lattes do not disappoint…read more Flavors are very good, salted maple and French toast are very good. One time they ran out of oat milk and the owner gave us a free croissant to make up for it. Excellent customer service everyone is friendly and they always ask how the coffee is. Has a nice little table and a tv and nice outdoor seating. The price point is a little high but for the quality you get what you pay for!

We stopped in on Monday around 11:30 am. I got the challah french toast. It was spongy and crisp at…read morethe same time. Came with a dollop of whipped butter and a pitcher of syrup. I had a latte with vanilla syrup. Tasted great. My companion got a cauliflower dish. She loved it! There was a biscuit with pimento cheese, eggs avocado and breaded cauliflower with potatoes. It was huge! She loved it. The decor is country clean. Staff is pleasant! Highly recommend!

This was my second time visiting Taylor Sam's . My first visit was for breakfast, and this time I…read morestopped in for lunch. I'll start with the burger. I ordered the Mom Burger, which is a Swiss burger topped with mushrooms on a brioche bun. It also came with a good portion of fries and a side of pickles. The burger itself was pretty solid -- good flavor and a satisfying size. At $16, the portion felt fair considering the amount of fries you get with it. One thing I noticed was an additional charge for sauces. I asked about it, and they explained that all their sauces are made in-house, which is why they charge $1 per sauce. Honestly, that makes sense when they're homemade. Now the star of the show for me was actually the drink. After looking over the menu a bit more, I decided to try the LA Metro coffee drink with almond milk. I'm not a big coffee drinker, but for $5.99, I have to say it was really good. Definitely something I'd order again. I also want to mention the customer service. The girl working at the counter was extremely nice -- probably some of the best customer service I've had in a while. She didn't rush anything, answered my questions, and was very professional and friendly. I asked about the specials, the cakes they offer, and even whether they were doing a St. Patrick's Day platter, which they are. Overall, it was a really good experience. Good food, great drink, and excellent customer service. I'd definitely recommend stopping by Taylor Sam's if you're in the area.

This isn't your typical coffee shop, it's a coffee truck on a former gas station lot. There's a…read morepicnic table and benches in the front if you'd like to sit. Service is super friendly and quick. We ordered two lattes, which come as 16 oz being the smallest size. One oat, one almond. The almond milk wasn't my favorite for a latte. The oat was better, albeit a bit thinly foamed. Overall, a nice and unique experience!

Tried Borgas Brewhouse for the first time today and I wish I knew about it sooner! Ordering on…read moretheir website so easy, they sent me a text when it was ready and then I pulled up to the side where their new pick up window is and got my order. It's 29 degrees and very windy and I was still handed my coffee with a smile. Coffee is delicious and exactly how I ordered it. I will be back!

Lava Java, one of my favorite coffee spots while on vacation at the Jersey Shore. This spot is…read morepopular, so def recommend allowing yourself some time or arriving around opening (7am) The staff and service is excellent, adorable interior, and amazing offerings ~ we tried one of their super fun iced coffee flavorings, Brown Butter. Delicious! We also grabbed a slice of their homemade coffee cake. Again, delicious! And of course, some beans for our rental to make early morning coffees before the sunrise. My parents went back on their own trip and ordered a pork roll & cheese on a Kaiser roll sandwich (see pic for the ample serving size) and mentioned they had a morning/mid-day live musician serenading them while they ate outside. So fun! They offer outdoor seating and also lunch (I believe they close around 2p). Parking for most of these spots on the shore can be found on the street, although walkable pending where you're staying down the shore. Highly recommend!

Such a cute local spot! The service was so kind and the line moved quickly. I love that they offer…read morebiodegradable straws as an options.

Had an excellent brunch yesterday. Our server was Austin and he was amazing. Coffee was excellent…read moreand you can ask for a hot cup to go! Orange juice tasted fresh. We got the eggs Benedict, Wilbur Skillet and the eggs with pancakes. Everything was top notch. Cutely decorated. Bathrooms were clean.

As a long time customer of at least 10 years our experience today in Tom's River was less than…read moresatisfactory. I had the lox platter and my partner had the Big Easy Benedict and we noticed how small the portions were. The tomatoes on my platter were sliced SO thin they looked like onion skin In fact, we both left hungry. Very disappointed. Phyllis Handel

Tried a pistachio oat milk latte- delicious! Great ambiance and service. My second time here and I…read morewill return!

The service is very nice and the vibe is cute. But to be honest I ordered a latte with an extra…read moreshot and the girl took two shots sitting at the machine. Partly as a result my coffee came out warm not very hot which was a bit disappointing. So I'm not as excited as when I waited at the long line with high hopes for what ended up being a warm latte. Meh.

Absolutely love the iced Ethiopian coffee with oat milk. They have so many wonderful combinations…read moreand mastered coffee flavors. Highly recommend.

Love me some Rook Coffee when visiting down the shore. I usually just stick to the traditional…read moreblend due to its bold flavor. However, there are so many different options for flavors to select from. Pastries, to go coffee bottles, and merch can also be found. Quick service!

My husband and I went for the first time today. Waitstaff was very friendly and the food was good…read morebut when offered a side I specifically asked if it came with the sandwiches we had ordered and was told yes. But when the check came, we were charged $3.50 for each side! I didn't want to make a fuss, so I just paid it but after reading other comments it seems they make a habit of sneaking in additional charges. Very disappointing and we won't be back. PS: They also charge for credit card use. $45.57 for lunch seems excessive.

Hidden gem in corner of strip mall, next to State Park. Ample parking. Exterior door is not…read moreautomated, regular pull to enter. Outside seating is available on occasion. Interior seating is booths along one wall that can sit four comfortably, and 2-4 top table and chair seating for rest of area. Restroom is available, but not very ADA and small child friendly. Zoe took care of us. The food and drinks were good. We enjoyed the gluten-free peach French toast, a grilled chicken wrap with fries, a pistachio chai tea, a colada cooler. Food was displayed on plate wonderfully. Portions are ample. All tasted fresh and delicious. Definitely would order from and dine in here again. 9/10

First time here and it definitely won't be the last!!!!Extremely clean, great artwork, and I love…read morethe community board. The people were absolutely fantastic and gave great recommendations. The music was also a plus, whoever had the playlist definitely needs a bonus. Played music that was for all genres- honestly the music is why we stuck around and decided to grab a pastry just to sit and eat! Definitely thinking about making this place my go too on the weekends!!!! The coffee was amazing and my recommendation was delicious. Definitely try the peanut butter banana iced latte with banana cold foam!!!!

Always a great experience at Spire. They often do various pop-ups on weekends where they have local…read morevendors offering different types of arts & crafts, jewelry, cakes & cookies etc. The coffee and treats they offer are always fresh and delicious. We're big fans of what they've built and glad it's local to our home. There is always a sufficient amount of people behind the counter so even when busy, it's never a long wait. The vibe is cool and seems like a place i'd like to hang out in, especially when it's super cold out, it's a good place to catch up w/ friends or even do some work.