Move over Dunkin!! Lou is serving up some serious Donuts over here...and they're literally a $1!!!…read more First off, the place itself is super cute. Not too much seating, but you've got a couple tables where you can settle for a bit! The wall art is out of this world (literally)...loving the outerspace theme!! Then, your eyes travel over to the good stuff....donuts of all varieties! You've got the basics at $1, and then some signature donuts at $3. There's literally a Donut for everyone!! Let's talk details: - Size: They def appear smaller than your typical Donut, but they don't have the Donut hole, so in reality, you're getting a decent helping for $1 - Variety: You've got the basics (boston creme, jelly, glazed...), but then there's blueberry with lemon filling, coconunt with lemon filling, cereal topped, vanilla oreo...). - Taste & Texture: Dude, I'm not kidding. These were some of the best donuts I've had. The texture is soft, with a slight chew. You can literally see the air pockets when you tear it apart. We tried the vanilla oreo, strawberry vanilla filled, blueberry lemon filled, and powdered Jelly). Each had a lovely flavor! You can stop at one...but then you'll be craving more not even an hour later. - Shelf life: We all know how donuts can go stale from certain establishments (yet we still go back ;) ). Not these guys. They are truly baked fresh each. I practiced some serious self constraint and tested them over three days (I couldn't wait any longer(. The donuts held up through day 3, no lie. Now, here's the thing...you hear $1 donuts, you think this is gonna be a hit or miss, but you don't feel bad cause it's just a dollar so you're not breaking the bank. Then you bite into one of these bad boys and you're like damn...that's a dollar donut??!! That was my experience and I think it will be yours as well! If you haven't done so yet, stop by dollar donuts soon. I promise you will not be disappointed :) P.S. Thank you Lou for an exceptional experience. I still can't believe you literally went in the back to powder some Jelly donuts when you were out of them. That kind of service is absolutely above and beyond!! Loved hearing your family's story, and truly wishing you much success!

Came here randomly because the kids wanted donuts and Dunkin Donuts was closed (wasn't even 5pm)…read more Didn't think much about it but when I walked in I was happily surprised. Shop is simple. Some tables, chairs, simple decor, coffee, and the star THE DONUTS. The shop closed at 5, but they still had a good selection of donuts to choose from. I ended up getting 12 - Boston cream, Napoleon Boston cream, coco pebbles, captain crunch, m&m, chocolate sprinkle, caramel pretzel, and glazed. OMG, the donuts were soft and yummy we almost ate all of the 12 donuts! BEST PART IS THEY ARE ONLY $1!!!!!!!! Like what?!!!!! Definitely a must go, and we shall be back to try the other flavors!!!!

Clearly, the reviews are very accurate at this location. It's a shame because it's very convenient,…read morebut honestly I'd rather go out of the way to receive my coffee the way I like it and to not get an attitude from the woman at the drive through. Was treated incredibly poorly and made to feel bad when I asked if the woman could add a little more almond milk to the coffee that she handed me that came out looking almost black. What's the point of charging me for almond milk if you're not going to put any in it?! Hopefully they can work on their customer service training, otherwise won't be back.

the service is just very poor unfortunately. i sat in drive through with one car in front of me…read morefor 20 minutes.. get to window and they don't know anything about the order.. then give me food that is thrown together not properly done (i know because i order at another dunkin and it's much better).. ownership means everything and here they don't care and dont' have the right employees.. i blame the owner and managers.. not the kids trying to work.

My last review was 2017- but I've ate here here probably 40 times since then and every time the…read morefood has been fantastic. It's usually just my hubby and I. Dinner always 100% delicious. We started with the meatballs, hubby had the calzone, which to me is really a two meal dish and 1/2 half goes home... I'll get back to that. I like the white clam sauce with linguine it's delicious, it's another large portion and 1/2 went home with us.... because they have zeppoles YES!!! Now they are light, airy and have tons of powdered sugar on them and I am ok with that- if you need a sauce they come with chocolate sauce on the side- my husband likes them this way--- but I prefer raspberry sauce myself, I'm not Italian and I have been told by my hubby's family and Italians it's powdered sugar only and if you need sauce, would chocolate or Nutella be allowed! ! end of discussion lol- .......but here I am sitting on my couch eating "our" zeppoles with powdered sugar and raspberry sauce, typing on my keyboard with powdered sugar fingers!! and he's legit cringing !! BAWAWAWAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA (EVIL REDHEAD LAUGH)

I pass by here so many times on my way home finially decided to stop in?…read more The staff was very friendly , and seated us right away! The server brought us bread . Bread was kinda dry so not my favorite and wasn't a fan of the oil that it came with , just felt blan , maybe an infused oil or butter would have been better ! We ordered from the happy hour menu , got crab poppers and boneless wings. The server was nice helping me choose a sauce that worked for me. The wings were very good but I wouldn't consider the prices happy hour prices at all! We also ordered Zuppa do pesce with garlic cream sauce instead of the plum and it was definitely very good! The interior was nice , more of a relaxing Italian vibe!

My girlfriend and I visited for the first time on a Saturday night in June…read more Pros: --In a strip mall so parking is ample and easy. --Very spacious inside with lots of seating. Great for big groups. --The guy serving beers was incredibly talkative and friendly. Talked with us like we were lifelong regulars. --8 beers and 5 seltzers on tap with nice variety. The beer was good, nothing incredible, but it was good. --Flights are only $10. Definitely on the cheaper end of flight prices from our experience at many NJ breweries. Cons: --It was pretty dead for a Saturday night at 7. Only a few other people were there, and in such a big space, the emptiness kills the vibe. --Interesting choice to play men's college lacrosse and the quarterfinal of the Gold Cup instead of the Yankees on their tv's. -- I looked at their Facebook later and saw they were doing an "open playlist Saturday" for which you get to choose a song with a purchase, though this wasn't shared with us when we were there. Overall we enjoyed it and would come back.

Fabulous beers and seltzers. Bring your own food. We had fun playing darts. They'll put on any…read moresupporting event you're interested in. The music playlist is great. They'll put on any songs you ask. Poker is really fun on Sundays. Karaoke is a blast! Lots of great events.

Was at Calgo Gardens for an event. We decided to eat at Tulip Tree Cafe. The food is homemade,…read morefresh, tasty and some of their fruits/vegetables are homegrown. I had a Waldorf Chicken Salad sandwich which was delicious. My friends had grilled cheese with homemade potato salad and a cup of butternut squash soup. They just got done baking homemade apple cinnamon muffins. They looked delicious so I bought one to take home. Yum! The service was perfecto, large portions and priced right. The ambiance is friendly, a bit rustic which adds a colorful atmosphere to dining. Totally worth going, not just for the food, but the gardens, decor, food and gift shop that is gorgeous with many handmade items.

What a wonderful day the 3 of us had! Dora, our server, was a delight and helpful picking out our…read morelunch choices. The ambiance was like dining in an English countryside. It was a bonus to walk around Calgo Gardens after lunch on, fortunately, a spectacular weather day! We can't wait to return!

Along the hectic Howell highway, you will find a wondrous respite filled with a child's sense of…read morewonder. Brand: 5/5 Ice Cream on 9 is a small, ice cream shop in Howell Township, and has been in operation for close to 20 years now. The name has a simple, homey charm. The brand works with this establishment, for the bright, vibrant colors bring joy to everyone along the highway. Inside, the interior completely outweighs the exterior with its bright colors, but also the bright flashing lights. Website: 3/5 While I do appreciate the vibrant colors that drizzle upon the website, I have to maintain honesty when it comes to the outdated theme, which can make the website easily susceptible to cyberattacks. Nonetheless, I do enjoy see the header image of the establishment's front view welcoming anyone into the website. Ambiance: 5/5 The bright flashing lights come mainly from the arcade section, which can be helpful if you wish to avoid bright lights. The opaque tiles complement the bright colors well. A line of freezers have options of cakes and ice cream dishes. Despite this, the establishment is quite warm, which definitely helped acclimate us since the cold rain intruded upon us upon entering. To say that the establishment has enough space is an understatement, for the large space contains many well-spaced tables. Service: 5/5 The owner clearly cares about the establishment, even when it has an empty dining area, for the lights and the menu items are always cared for. Wait Time: 5/5 No interruptions or issues arose during our wait. Food: 5/5 Every menu item has its own personality, even the classics, with 100+ options to choose from. I ordered the small Coffee-Toffee shake, which definitely had the uniquely combined flavor of roasted coffee and sweet toffee. The form held well-enough, since it initially had a hard form to begin with, it slowly started to melt as I mashed it around with my straw. This suggests to me that the well-cared-for ice cream does not accumulate icicles or freezer burn. Worth The Money?: 5/5 The website does encourage people to submit their new ice cream flavor ideas, which suggests that the menu items have a democratized element to them. I myself took the opportunity to suggest a Howell flavor, after the Howell Township. Its flavor is a combination of apple (after the apple seen in the Howell Township seal) and maple (after the red maple trees endemic to Howell Township). I love it when menu items are named after the locations they are served in, and I would be very curious as to how the Howell ice cream shake would taste like. In addition to my new flavor suggestion, I also suggest updating the website to make it more competitive within the ever-shifting algorithm. Concerning the Coffee-Toffee, I always noticed how the the two words rhymed, but never had an opportunity to taste it until today. I can say that if Ice Cream on 9 manages to accomplish this feat, then it can accomplish many unique flavors. The warm interior managed to melt the shake quickly enough for me to enjoy it, and the service definitely helps you with the rows of glass counters showing the many flavors. My Coffee-Toffee shake had the appropriate amount of preparation for the wait time. The ambiance was perfectly captured by the website images, with great establishing shots that prepare you for fun and festivity. The bright flashing lights and the arcade section truly enliven the brand. My philosophy with local eateries is that if they wish to appeal to multiple generations, then they should always maintain that child's sense of wonder, that adult's sense of pragmatism, and that elder's sense of wisdom. In the case of Ice Cream on 9, they managed to encapsulate that child-wonder with their ambiance and brand. The jovial disposition of the owner matches the ambiance perfectly, and the wait time never felt tedious. I would absolutely consider Ice Cream on 9 my first choice when looking for a unique flavor, and the price of the shake was definitely worth it. Rating: 5/5 Stars If Ice Cream on 9 could stay in operation for close to 20 years, then I hope that its relevance will evolve with it. Recommend To... Anyone looking for a catering event of any kind, since the space will suffice you and there are plenty of flavors to choose from.

Was happy to give my business here until today when I took my kids and one wanted bubble gum tub…read morefor home....my other kids got cups and I spent $40. My daughter wanted to eat some bubblegum before going home and we sat down for 5 minutes. The owner rudely came to me and said "you shouldn't eat the tubs in store or all customers will do the same" and then walked away. I was floored. I should I have said "You should I hope that every customer ate tubs of ice cream and you'd make more money" Very rude and and now made our decision to go to Shivers in Howell or maybe Jersey Freeze. Like really, what was the point of saying that? UPDATE: I have been expressing dissatisfaction with a number of friends who had similar experience. Thus, this business now losing real sales and customers. FYI- I don't post bad reviews usually but this pissed me off.

Lately, I've been shopping and I realized I need something to drink. I stepped into this Starbucks…read moreand had no problem securing parking right away. The friendly barista took my order and I only waited a very short time for my holiday beverage. As I waited, I noticed this place looks completely loftier than I last remembered. There's so much more room while it's still maintaining the Scandinavian clean atmosphere. I also noted how all the baristas truly work in tandem and there's absolutely no chaos or confusion with any order. In other words, they work exceptionally well together. All of them are equally friendly and helpful when someone is undecided about what to order. Upon getting my drink, the sweet barista handed me a special season holiday red cup. You only get these if you order a holiday drink. I had not known this so it was an added bonus. Out of all the Starbucks along route 9, this was is superior. The others just gave me the impression they're performing in a perfunctory manner. No love or care. This location was outstanding as they take care to ensure you received a great drink because as I sat there quaffing my beverage, the barista who made it inquired if the drink was good. I happily replied, it was spectacular.

I've been a Starbucks patron since 1996. This location is my least favorite…read more Iced drinks rarely have consistent ice portions. I recently paid $5.89 for a few sips of cold brew. Completely overloaded with ice. Theres a reason so many SB are going out of business. That's a fortune to pay for so little product.

Along the hectic Howell highway, you will find a market-and-deli that completely contrasts itself…read morewith its mellow, toned-down atmosphere. Website: 5/5 It seamlessly interconnects many styles of background and sections within their home page alone. The web page became easy to navigate and led me to various other parts of the site, including the Garden Center, the menus, the backstory, and the Harvest at Howell Road. Brand: 5/5 The backstory behind the Twin Pond Farm Market is that it started about 20 years ago, as an extension of the family-owned farm, to sell home-grown products into entrees and meals. They have expanded their products to include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert meals. The backstory gives the Farm itself a sense of poignancy with its roots with an Italian farmer who immigrated to the United States and his family who would manage it. The logo of Twin Pond Farm maintains that simple design with the right color scheme to make it stand out. As such, it always appears in any food-products made directly by Twin Pond Farm. The exterior has the welcoming sight of a red-painted wooded facade of a farm, introducing you to a stone-cobbled entryway into many varying parts, from the vegetable stands to the hardware store to the deli. When we stepped inside the deli, I appreciated the brown floor and the brown tables, particularly since this specific shade of brown felt very warm and welcoming. Ambiance: 4/5 The noise was expected with such a small area, however it did not become so bothersome that it interfered with an important phone call we had to make. The radio playing classic rock songs definitely fitted the mood of the market with a tolerable volume. While I did appreciate the table containing a random assortment of sweets, I did not think that it fitted any purpose and did take up too much room, especially for a part of the market that already makes so much use for so little space. Service: 5/5 The service attended to any of our needs without any problems. Wait Time: 5/5 The service did inform any customers with a sign stating that they may have to wait longer for their meals. The transparency gives the Wait Time a higher score. In my case, I did not have to wait too long for my order. Food: 4/5 I ordered the Hungry Man Special, which consisted of pork roll, cheese, eggs, hash browns, sausage, and ketchup beneath roll buns, along with orange juice. Every part of the dish was well-prepared without having too much grease. The buns did start to come apart and lacked the form needed to contain the ingredients from spilling onto my plate. The sausage definitely had the most profound flavor, giving this sandwich an overall savory taste. Indeed, all of the ingredients had their own flavor, giving the Hungry Man Special a blast of flavor. Wanting to reinvest in my Howell Township community via the local multiplier effect, I decided that I would also buy some Fig-Red-Raspberry-Orange-Ginger Jam--otherwise known as FROG Jam. Just like the Hungry Man Special, it was also packed with flavor, in which case it had a very sweet flavor with subtle amounts of spiciness. Worth The Money?: 5/5 The business works well with other small businesses, in the sense that farmers come to sell their products. Cultivators of the earth are the most valuable citizens, as Thomas Jefferson himself would say; and they show their value by cultivating from the earth many products for sale in the vegetable stands and in the deli. The innovatively down-to-earth selection of jams definitely helps Twin Pond Farm Market stand out compared to chain stores. I love unique food products like FROG Jam that use wordplay, and always look forward to seeing such items in any local eatery. The working class patrons give Twin Pond Farm Market hope. Indeed, there were union workers present treating the deli as their hang-out spot. If a market-and-deli could cultivate a culture within its space, then it would help create returning customers, which definitely works in its favor. I did note that while they did source fruits and vegetables from local farmers, they did source their meats from Boars Head. If I had any personal suggestions, it would be to also locally source any meats if possible. The market is not well-known for catering, but they do offer apple cider donuts for such occasions, and they do have a catering menu on their website. So perhaps they could offer more individualized catering options for specific events, like Birthdays or Graduations. Rating: 5/5 Stars I deeply regret not coming here more before it closes for the winter season. Recommend To... Anyone trying to buy locally sourced fruits and vegetables within the appropriate seasons, and if you're already going down the busy highway anyway.

Always a good breakfast sandwich, homemade donuts, a treat! Nice strong cup of coffee. Love…read moregrabbing a homemade pie while I'm there and some fresh fruit and vegetables. Nice way to start off a morning.

Made to order is nice: here are my picks: Belmar Bliss -…read moreBlueberry, Powdered Island Broad - Lemon, Coconut Glazed - Doughnut Dipped In Glaze - Orange, Vanilla Cinnamon Sugah - Nothin' But Cinnamon Sugah Shrewsbury Fields - Strawberry, Vanilla They have lots of other flavours, but these are my favorites- I don't come here weekly, but often throughout the year.

I've stopped at a different location once before and loved their cronuts. They were once again some…read moreof the best I've ever had. Absolutely love their crisp crunch and the glaze is a nice topping. Also tried their lemon crumb bun and was also very good. Nice crumble and a perfect lemon dollop on top.