Love this cute local small spot. The vibe is very 90's coffee shop esque. My fiance always gets his…read moreiced french toast latte as its a regular on the menu and is always so so good. This is one of few coffee places I can drink their cold brew with just a little bit of milk and honey-its so so good. It fits in very well with the whole vibe of First Avenue in Atlantic Highlands and is an underrated spot!

Have always loved this coffee shop, and the staff has consistently been amazing, except for my most…read morerecent visit a few days ago. The young woman at the counter, whom I had never seen before, was extremely rude for no apparent reason. I was genuinely taken aback. It's not the best look for a downtown coffee shop, especially when part of its charm is the warm, welcoming, and local experience it typically provides.

LOVED! Great coffee spot. Workers were kind and coffee was great. Ordered the Italian cookie coffee…read moreand it was delicious. Came with a cookie topper ! Also had the bun cult inside for pastries, didn't grab anything tho. Can't wait to come back!!

Missed opening day by a week and the wait was worth it. Only a small percent of coffee shops offer…read moreNitro and Riposo is one of the few. Of the smattering that do provide Nitro, most are not good. Riposo's Nitro Head lasts! Not a a couple of bubbles but a creamy Guinness type head. Riposo Earns 5 Stars!

Extremely slow service. We were the only ones in there and it took 15 minutes for 2 regular…read morecoffees. It was also dumpy inside. No seating, and it basically looked like a storage locker. Will not be back.

This is not your typical hipster coffee shop. Driving up, you can't miss it--its right at the…read morecorner with a bright painted sign on the building with its name. The building itself looks almost like an old diner--long and brightly colored. Inside is more of the same. There are a couple of round tables with diner-esque stools and a few chairs randomly placed in the center of the seating area. All of it contributes to a kind of endearing quality of the place. I was greeted with a friendly smile by who I believe is the owner. I opted for a small coffee and a biscotti, as I wanted something that wasn't too sweet. The coffee is self-serve, which I'm not a huge fan of as sometimes they aren't as fresh, but management seems to take care of this. My orange almond biscotti, while I was happy to be able to taste the hints of orange, was stale. Prices were fair, as my coffee and the biscotti were each $2. It's a bit chilly in the cafe and a little loud with the music but I was still able to get some work done. If it were a bit closer to home, I think I would frequent this cafe a little more, but I wish the owner all the success!

The service is great the ambiance is awesome. The beers are great. It's really worth checking out…read more you will not be let down. It's like going to cheers

Carton Brewing, yet another brewery to work off of my list that it out on the East Coast. So very…read moregrateful to try breweries this far away from home since I am based in the West Coast. For this brewery Steve and I enjoyed their Boat Beer which was a Session IPA. I do love a good session from time to time and it's a type of beer you can more than one of without getting too buzzy. The flavor highlights with this beer that we had are that of a typical IPA( or some anyway) which is hoppy, citrusy and with a clean snapped finish. It's light and smooth like much of the session beer types are. Good experience with this beer and we'll worth returning to and exploring more of their beer options.

We love Emilio's! A local staple, their food is amazing for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Their…read morebreakfast offerings stand out amongst the rest, with amazing staples and creative special options. Most recently, we got the tinga tostada, eggs, and blueberry pancakes and everything was delicious. The whole crew there is so kind and helpful and always provides amazing service. Their homemade drinks are great too. Definitely would recommend!

Beautiful little gem in Atlantic Highlands on Center Avenue. service impeccable Food was…read moreoutstanding! My friend had short ribs and pickled vegetables. I had shrimp & grits with bacon bits and if you love it like i do - perfection! We shared fried calamari and i had a blissful flan my friend had key lime confection- yummy. To cap it off i brought home seared scallops and grilled cauliflower for hubby. He loved it all fresh and delish. The servers came back often to check on us. I haven't been here since Emilio took over from Zoe's but i will be back soon! The servings are perfect you won't take home anything No leftovers here. Blessings to all!

Artisan ice cream done right. Expect to wait, expect things to run out and most importantly enjoy…read morethe fresh ice cream. Fridges stacked on freezers with ice cream pints to go, cakes and sandwiches. The swirls is a creamy surprise and the brown sugar cookie dough is a playful twist on a classic. the service is prompt for the volume and the value reminds you fresh ingredients cost more. Can't wait to return!

Delicious, fresh ice cream right on First Ave! Clean and spacious interior with super friendly and…read morehelpful staff! They kindly allowed us to try a few samples before picking our flavor. So far I've had the vanilla, bourbon chocolate and the mint chocolate chip, all of which were amazing! I can't wait to continue to support this ice cream shop in the summer

We absolutely love it here! Can't wait to go back! The food is amazing and the staff/owners are…read moreso friendly! We loved sitting outside on the patio today!

Such I nice break for the usual fair on the island! Nice and helpful staff! Great place!!…read moreDefinitely a place to check out!!!!