Steady Hand Café & Collective is much more than just a coffee shop. The space feels thoughtfully…read moredesigned, creating an environment that's both inspiring and welcoming. Such an aesthetic location as well-I would go when you have time to explore the area because I did not but wish I made time to do it. Such a cute area. The coffee was excellent, and you can tell there's real care put into every drink. I also appreciated the community-focused atmosphere and unique character that sets it apart from larger chain cafés. Whether you're looking for a place to work remotely, catch up with friends, or simply enjoy a great cup of coffee, this spot is absolutely worth visiting. I highly recommend also following their instagram as I know the spot holds many events.

When I run for president, or zoning board deputy secretary, my opponent will run a gotcha video…read morewhere I blast "whimsical beverages made for kids" and then praise the outstanding cereal milk latte at Steady Hand. It's a great vanilla and cinnamon concoction. No disrespect intended to those who have to suffer NJT's terrible schedule in real life rather than as a tourist, but I'm glad that it inspired the Belmar-to-Asbury Park walk when I discovered Steady Hand.

Excellent coffee shop on the main strip in ocean grove. The location itself is stunning with high…read moreceilings and old fashioned decor. Great place to have a chat and people watch or work from a laptop. Coffee was delicious and even though they only had one barista when I went, the line moved swiftly. They have a selection of a few pastries, yogurts, etc. Probably the best coffee shop in the area!

Super cute coffee spot with tons of space to work or just relax. I got a hot tea and my mom got an…read moreiced tea, both which we really enjoyed. We came in so we could do our work meetings, but the wifi was not working well for either of us. Thank god I got there early! It took me over 15 minutes to get my devices connected and ready for the meeting. I love the little shop they have in the old vault. The merchandise is super cute handmade items from local artists, all fairly priced.

Oh my lord, everything here was so good. We tried a bunch of pastries and honestly everything was…read moreperfectly baked. The laminated pastries were insanely good, especially the almond croissant, pretzels, cookies, the coconut-rimmed pastry, and a few others I'm sadly forgetting the names of. The matcha was also delicious and clearly well made, and the cold brew was so good too, $5 for a small cup and totally worth it. They also have a punch card for drinks, which is a nice bonus. Staff was on it and efficient, and the bakery itself feels incredibly well run. Timing definitely matters here. In early May, we got lucky with a shorter line and lots of options around noon on a Saturday. By mid-May, the line was already down the sidewalk around 9 a.m. on a Saturday during Mother's Day weekend. There's no indoor seating, just a couple outdoor tables. Definitely check it out!

When I tell you I love this place, I mean I LOVE this place! It's tiny so you might miss it but…read moreonce you find it, WOW! You just know it's gonna be good if the line flows out the door! The variety was plenty. The prices were good. The items were a nice size. And the owner was a Peach! I can't wait to go back! I'm still dreaming of their savory curry potato hand pie with the oh so flaky crust.

I really enjoyed my visit to Del Ponte's Creamery and Cafe. This cafe is part of a large…read moreestablishment that encompasses pizza, bakery, and this great cafe. The service is stellar, the decor is appealing, they have indoor seating, and the gelato is award winning. During this visit, I ordered the coffee gelato with oreo topping. I cannot give enough kudos to the deliciousness of this gelato. The serving was generous and the mixture of the creamy gelato, with the crunchy oreo, made this such a delight to enjoy....and highly recommended. Thank you, Del Ponte, for giving Bradley Beach such a great choice for sweetness and we will definitely make it our choice, throughout the summer beach outings in this area.

The selection is outstanding, and the staff is very generous in letting you taste their creations…read more We have been back multiple times. Highly recommended!

Perfect cafe for those of us who love (and need) to get out of the house when WFH. After grabbing…read morelunch across the street at Cardinal, we popped in here, laptops in hand and got some work done. It was the perfect spot for coworking: -Plenty of others had their laptops out. -Wifi was strong. -We didn't feel like we needed to be too quiet, so we could actually talk about work, chat at a normal volume, etc and didn't worry we were disturbing anyone. -Long list of delicious seasonal drinks and classics. I got the pistachio latte and it was so good. Not too sweet at all, just a touch of the pistachio syrup. The space is lovely, with lots of tables set up along the wall and window. It is a PERFECT spot for remote work, and just a lovely cafe in general.

A beautiful cafe. One of the best in the area if I say so myself. You feel perfectly at home…read more There's plenty of seating and the baristas are friendly and welcoming. Their coffee is fabulous, especially their pistachio latte. A very nice experience. Came to see my son from Florida and was there almost every day. An excellent place to write!

Located about six blocks from the beach and south of the boardwalk, so a little off the beaten…read morepath. But still walkable and easy to find parking if coming by car. My girlfriend and I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon in June. The taproom felt spacious with natural light, and was well decorated with off-white walls and interesting plant decor. Definitely a relaxing and welcoming vibe. The place was decently crowded but not overwhelmingly so for most of our time there. We love dogs and they had a ton of dogs inside, so we were in heaven. 10 beers on tap, plus one seltzer, and a nice variety in the list. I liked that the list was broken down by types of beers (easy drinking and crisp, hoppy and hazy, dark and strong), and each beer had a detailed description next to it. This should honestly be the norm for breweries. We each had a flight so we were able to sample most of the menu. The beer was pretty good. We enjoyed all that we had, but nothing stood out to us as super memorable. We live on the other side of NJ, so we can't be regulars, but we would definitely stop by again the next time we're in the area.

Cool spot on Main Street in Bradley Beach! Brewery's are all over and popping up daily. Gotta be…read moretough to separate and stand out. While I'm not the biggest fan, I did like the space. The beers tasted good, some better then others. Right near the train station, so convenient when I take it down to see the parents. I'd certainly go back when in the area. Field Goal!

Awesome food for breakfast and lunch ! The Sunshine sandwich is such a treat…read more Our service is always spot on and the owner , Reenie always checks in with us. Looking forward to trying the lunch menu next time !

I am a delightful and fluffy, 90-lb therapy dog who has a gourmet-level appreciation for bacon and…read morepeanut butter. Usually I am relegated to eating offerings from my human's plate when I visit restaurants, but at this magical place, that is simply not the case (though she did still offer bacon from her plate, and I ate it). Here I got a big bowl of cold water--with a bone-shaped ice cube no less!--and my very own menu! I chose the Scone Bone and 2 slices of bacon. They were quite delicious, and served with a delightful bouquet garni of tiny milk bones--another favorite of mine. 5 stars!! Highly recommend!! (And my human liked her food a lot, too!)

Absolutely loved this spot for brunch on Saturday. Really delicious food, great service and great…read moreambiance. Truffle fries were amazing!

Such a cute, almost hidden spot in Avon!…read more The interior matches the eclectic menu with fun options! We shared the blueberry fluffcakes (paired perfectly with a matcha butter) and croissant breakfast sandwich with greens. I was so stuffed! I am not biggest fan of sweets for breakfast, but this was an exception! So amazingly warm and not overwhelming. I will have to come back to try the strawberry version! Plus, the blackberry earl grey iced tea really hit the spot.

I love this spot and try to swing by whenever I'm visiting Asbury Park. The owner is super friendly…read moreand helpful. She made me a fantastic pandan latte and stocks excellent bagels, too. I appreciate the cafe being such a warm and welcoming space in which to hang out for a while!

One word.....lovely. Was greeted warmly by Nancy, she was so friendly and helpful and her hands…read moreare blessed by the coffee gods. I had just eaten so I didn't have room for any of the lovely treats in the display. I did buy a quiche for my mother to try. There are gluten free option as well if that's something your interested in. The baked items looked lovely. Feel like a sandwich instead there are a few options to choose. Nancy made me the most amazing rose latte I have ever had. There are multiple seats it's very comfy and inviting inside I can't wait to go back and will be sure to have more of an appetite to eat some of the delightful sweet treats.

Hatch44 is a MUST stop at Bradley Beach! From the food, staff and decor - everything is perfection…read more Our server Tina went above and beyond. She even went quite a distance outside of the cafe to let us know we forgot something! Our dishes were delicious and authentic. I am Dominican and my husband is Irish so we brought the perfect pallet to table! ¡Gracias Hatch for an unforgettable brunch!

Heard great things about this place so came on a Sunday around 11:30 am to see if it was worth the…read morehype. When I walked into the restaurant, there were 6 people standing ahead of us at the hostess stand. Tables were emptying out but no one even acknowledged our existence for - no exaggeration- 15 minutes. We made conversation with the people around us that it was almost comical that no one even said they'd be with us in a moment. It was odd and we almost left and walked to The Buttered Biscuit down the street, but we stuck it out. Once we were seated we were given a tiny placard to scan the menu with our phones. Service after being seated was surprisingly consistent after our long wait time to be seated with no acknowledgment from staff. I have a gluten allergy and the online menu did not have specific information showing what was GF or GFA. When I asked the sever about it she rattled off some GF options but of course I couldn't remember all of them, having them marked on the menu would be so helpful. I ordered the Birria Omelette but chose to have the tortilla strips on the side since they were in a shared fryer. The dressing for the side salad was light and tangy. The omelette was supposed to be French style but wasn't creamy in the middle. Birria meat was tender and kind of overwhelmed the overall taste of the omelette. I also had an iced decaf mocha latte and it was good, not too sweet and pretty much coffee flavored chocolate milk. My dining companion had the classic French toast, which looked delicious and he really enjoyed it but I didn't taste it because "gluten." Ambiance is really nice, tables are well spaced and the restaurant is well decorated. Not sure if I'll be back but glad I tried it!