Love the scenery, live bands, sitting right on the beach, palm trees you feel like you're in the…read moreCaribbean island

Fun time here, they do live bands and the drinks were good as well. Bartenders were nice tooread more

Came to Seaside for the day. Finished off the day with a trip to the Salty Scoop. Place is spotless…read morethe help is friendly and I got a cup of sugar free vanilla with a shot of hot fudge. it seems that every time we come to Seaside now we have to drive over to the salty scoop. Sal E New Rochelle

I am extremely happy that another ice cream shop has taken over this location. We were really…read morebummed when Charlie's closed, as we've had a summer home here since the 90s and Charlie's was always a place to go and grab a special treat. Not to mention, I love supporting a small business such as the local ice cream parlor down the shore. The new owners definitely put a fair amount of work into this place to distinguish it from the old Charlie's. The ice cream shop is completely rebranded - the decor is modernized, sleek, and clean, which leaves an upscale feel to the place. I particularly love the mermaid scale wallpaper - very cute and beachy. It's also very brave of the Salty Scoop to market both ice cream and coffee because those are two very different things that are sold at different times of the day. However, while I am glad that there is an ice cream parlor here, I can't see myself or my family regularly returning to the Salty Scoop like we did Charlie's. For one, they offer a lot less flavors then other local ice cream parlors in the area. While their flavors are eclectic and interesting, the selection seems a little sparse compared to their biggest competitors (the place has two other local shops both north and south of it). But the biggest flaw of the Salty Scoop is its lack of soft ice cream. I'm not really sure why the owners have decided against having a soft ice cream machine - perhaps its because they want to showcase their fun hard flavors? - but I think it's a huge missed opportunity, especially considering this is an ice cream establishment down the shore. Last year, the Salty Scoop opened late in the season, and it had me wondering if they would add in a soft ice cream machine this year - not so. It just leaves me scratching my head. We usually keep ice cream in our freezers so hard ice cream is not something my family seeks. And while the ice cream here tastes fine, IMO it's not out-of-this world amazing that would keep me hooked and coming back for more (like, say, a gelateria). In addition, considering the whole kitsch to this place is 'cones and coffee,' I was a little disappointed to see there are basically two separate menus for ice cream and coffee. You can do A LOT with ice cream and coffee, especially in this modern social media age where a single, cool-sounding item can go viral online. (How about offering a coffee-cream shake that combines coffee and one of the fun flavors of ice cream?) One last thing - I noticed they added a branded Playa Bowls menu to their selection, which is an interesting move to get customers in on their part. While it is nice to have more selection, it yet again leaves me scratching my head and wondering what the true identity of the Salty Scoop is. Regardless, I really hope this place does well and makes it - especially since there is steep competition in the area when it comes to ice cream! The property would truly feel empty without an ice cream parlor. Bottom line - if you're a local in the area that is craving a scoop of ice cream, this will scratch that itch, although you may need to go elsewhere if you're seeking a little more selection.

Expensive but the kids love it. The staff was friendly & helpful. Located right on the boardwalk,…read moreit's the prime location for anyone looking to get a bowl. The little kiosk wasn't anything special to look at but it's on the beach so the ambiance was great regardless.

Even though the store is open they turn off online ordering for some reason…read more Issue is they let you go through the effort of figuring out what everyone wants and you don't see the store turned online ordering off until you try and check out. Then trying to change stores deletes everything in your cart. Crazy frustrating why not make it easy on people trying to pay $15! for a smoothie or fruit bowl on vacation I guess they have too much business to make it easy.

I walked in and it's a cute little café. They have a huge selection of vegan options and I believe…read morethey have non-vegan options as well. In the front, they have refrigerators that have fresh juice, yogurt parfaits, drinks, and more. The vegan options are well priced however I wish the burgers and sandwiches came with a side instead of adding a small fry for four dollars. I got the BLTA burger and added a small fry and it is fresh, tastes amazing, and I really enjoyed everything that I ate. The service was great. The guy that was working was polite and the food came out pretty fast. This is definitely a great place with a lot of options if you are vegetarian or vegan. I can't wait to come back and try something else!

Best vegan pizza I've ever had. The cashew cheese is amazing. I also recommend their vegan…read morebreakfast options.

I don't come down to the shore as much I did when I was younger but every time I do come down I…read morestop at surf taco, the food here is amazing, the staff are usually very nice, my only complaint is the price seems to have went up 22 bucks I believe for 3 chicken tacos and a dollar extra for chips seems a bit expensive but worth it in my opinion, but where the hell did the free stickers go?

What once made me so happy, now just makes me sad. We used to drive down from college to hit up the…read morePt. location, and I remember being so excited this location was opening so close to home...but now it's more hype than worth. Sure, I'm not a "local" anymore, but when the menu stays generally the same, but the amount/quality/taste goes down, the spot loses its splendor. Unfortunately, this is what happened here. I've been back a good amount this summer, and after 3 times, you can't call it a fluke. Everything about the food has just gone downhill. $6 for a fish stick smaller than what you get in a frozen Gorton's box (which is so fried you can't even taste the fish), and then a sprinkle of shredded cabbage...it's not worth it. The chips are stale, not even their "almost famous" salsa bar can help. The rice and beans are not seasoned - at all - so be prepared to grab the salt and pepper. I was thoroughly disappointed by the guac as well. It tasted overly like lime and that weird powder season you can buy to make guac dip. My kid wasn't a fan of her quesadilla until I patted off the grease, and even then she said "I won't get this again". I don't think their soda machine has worked any time I've been there this year, so then you have to pay for a bottled beverage. Its just all more a hassle than it's worth. It's a great vibe and a great spot, but their food has just gone downhill, which makes me so disappointed.

Great flavor choices. Pricing is fair being on the boardwalk. Service was quick. We had kettle corn…read morewhich is a basic flavor but classic and yummy.

Ono bowls food truck has amazing and creative açai bowls. The bright pink truck is hard to miss! My…read moretwo favorite bowls have to be the ono classic & the crunchy pb. All the staff is very kind and knowledgeable. I have yet to try a smoothie, but it seems people are always ordering them. I stick to the classic açai. Definitely give them a try. Love the energy at ono bowls

From the owner: ~Aloha~ This is the…read moreofficial Ono Bowls Food Truck page! We are an acai and smoothie cart stationed in Ortley Beach, outside of Pops Coffee Shop, open from Memorial Day until the end of August. Check us out for the best acai bowl on the jersey shore! We also do catering so shoot us an email for any events you have in mind!

Have been really surprised by this place. Wasn't sure what to expect but was looking for a place to…read moregrab a protein shake in a hurry. Tried it about 2 weeks ago and have been back about 5 times. Mostly because I brought my daughter and she loves this place. So about once a day she ask me to take her over. I am not a fan of soy protein so I am very happy that they substitute a pea protein for me. So far I've tried 4 different flavors and all have been good so far.Definitely a fan of the high protein coffee too. The staff is extremely helpful. The menu options are a lot and they help guide you through the whole thing. They definitely try to make sure you're satisfied with your visit.

Love this place!!! Wish hours were a little later due to my work schedule. Always make a special…read moretrip when I can. Best after the gym shake and nutrition place. Also great meal alternative option as well. Love the blueberry tea with frozen blueberries and the Level Up PB Cup shake which comes with little peanut butter chips.

this place was all centered on wellness. they had all the healthy ingredients to choose from. all…read morewe wanted after the beach was a refreshing smoothie and we felt so fulfilled. it was delicious!

I've been popping into Nourished by Nature frequently as I work a few minutes away. My favorite…read morething to get are the ginger shots. Anytime I'm feeling almost or slightly under the weather, I do a shot of it and I feel better. I also enjoy getting any orange or green juice. The owner is super nice and has great energy. The space is boho chic and there's a great spot to take a Yelp or IG photo. It's located in Belmar Plaza, near Joe's Bagel Grill. Always plenty of parking during the year, though it gets super crowded in the spring and summer. Don't forget to check in on Yelp for a sweet coupon!

this was one of my favorite places when I lived in Florida and I'm so excited that it came to New…read moreJersey! I always get the jerk chicken wrap with vegan chicken and the baja chicken wrap. Also their chia banana boost smoothie is my favvvv!!! The service was fast and the counter guy was very nice. He even told where they were opening more. Its very bright inside, with some stools and chairs to sit down.

I placed an order on January 1st for pickup at the Hooper Avenue location. When I arrived, two…read moreother customers were already waiting for their orders, so I waited my turn. An associate--who appeared to be new, as I've visited this location many times before--approached me and handed me a bag. She said something while doing so, but it was unclear. Assuming the order was mine, I took the bag and left. As soon as I got into my car, I received a phone call from someone who I believe was the manager, stating only that I had taken the wrong food. I immediately returned to the store and handed the bag back. The manager explained that it belonged to the other customers who had been waiting. He then asked me if I had opened the bag, which I had not--I had only just reached my car when I received the call. The other customers looked through the bag and said they would still take the food. Throughout this interaction, the manager did not apologize or take accountability for the mistake made by his staff. I was left standing there feeling as though I had done something wrong, and the situation made me uncomfortable, especially with the way the other customers were looking at me. I understand that mistakes happen, and I'm not upset about the mix-up itself. What was disappointing was the manager's lack of professionalism, communication, and apology. A simple explanation or acknowledgment would have gone a long way. Unfortunately, this experience left a very negative impression.