Went here recently and got breakfast for lunch. This is my third time here so a review is long overdue. YB is a small cafe in downtown Freehold where you walk up to the counter to order and then take a seat. Then the hostess, who is always friendly and greets you with a smile, brings your food. On this particular day I had a yearning for grits so I ordered a bowl with cheddar cheese and an over easy egg on top, along with a shrimp po boy snack wrap. Snack wrap was very good. Grits were creamy, seasoned well, and delicious. Third time won't be the last time. read more

YB Eatery - Shrimp po boy snack wrap and creamy grits. - Soup Near Me - Freehold, New Jersey

The food was well prepared. The ladies were very friendly The sandwich was made on fantastic bread and the homemade macaroni salad was on point. Definitely a hidden gem. read more

YB Eatery - Kickin' Chicken - Soup Near Me - Freehold, New Jersey

I've been wanting to come here for a while but I kept thinking the place was small and there wasn't any place to sit and eat. Boy, was I wrong! When Hubs and I got here, we ordered at the counter and sat down. There were quite a few tables in there for dining in. Hubs had the Coastal Melt, which has mozzarella, crispy panko shrimp and spinach sandwiched between garlicky grilled sourdough. He said that he didn't expect much but it turned out to be a seafood grilled cheese melt. The bread was nice and fresh and he enjoyed the sourdough in it. Hubs said that it was better than expected. Lastly, I had the Classic Breakfast, which is two eggs your way, choice of meat, home fries or grits and toast. I got my eggs over easy, with home fries and sausage patty along with whole wheat toast. This was pretty good. I enjoyed this, as well. Service was friendly and quick. Will return to try other items on the menu. read more

Food was on point. Could of ate 20 of those cinnamon buns. Going to have to try way more things on the menu next time. read more

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I ordered the open face turkey sandwich. the meal was comforting and heart warming in the best way! from the mashed potatoes, to the classic mixed veggies, and the delicious turkey it was all delicious. best part was it arrived piping hot! read more

I dropped in for a snack and coffee before while I was in town. I'm glad I did because the staff member upfront was so kind and helpful. I can tell this is a much loved spot as they even knew a customers order by heart. I got a small coffee and the YB bread pudding. The coffee wasn't my favorite, but the bread pudding was AMAZING. It's decadent, properly sweet, and moist - the makings of the perfect dessert The staff was kind enough to even offer to warm it up if I was staying. It absolutely makes all the difference. I would recommend stopping here if you get the chance and don't sleep on that bread pudding. It's a must. read more

YB Eatery - YB Signature Bread Pudding - Soup Near Me - Freehold, New Jersey

Everything is so fresh and made to order. An excellent selection of different homemade soups every week so you can't get bored of the choices. I highly recommend giving them a try. Breakfast or lunch or pickup to take home for dinner Employees are so friendly and the place is beyond immaculate read more

Omg what a breakfast this morning. Awsome !! Kathy did a great job for the 4 of us. Very tasty and a must to stop by for breakfast or lunch. Great place and very clean too! See you when we come back from California. read more

Had no idea this place existed but found it on Yelp. The reviews are through the roof so you know I had to try. It is a nice clean spot and the staff was friendly. I came for lunch so I ordered a couple of sandwiches. I tried the chicken pesto melt and bbq pork grilled cheese. They were both very good sandwiches in terms of flavor but I couldn't get over how oily the sandwiches were. The bread was soaked. We also tried the tomato soup that had a good tomato flavor. Sometimes tomato soup could be bland but this had good seasoning to it. I will say the bread pudding was delicous. The texture was luscious and the flavor was perfect. That is a must order if you come here. I wish them the best because they have a lot of passion for what they do. The sandwiches were good but with a little tweaking will be even better. Try the bread pudding you won't be disappointed. read more

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I got the specials of the week which was this western breakfast sandwich, snack wrap and fries on the side (not pictured), and side Caesar salad (also not pictured). This sandwich was really good, I enjoyed it a lot. Great solo dine in or even to go. read more

YB Eatery - Breakfast of the Week - Soup Near Me - Freehold, New Jersey

Located next to the hall of records in the heart of downtown Freehold the place is very clean and the counter help is very helpful. I ordered the Jamaican tacos with a side Cesar salad. Both were fresh and delicious read more

YB Eatery - Jamaican tacos - Soup Near Me - Freehold, New Jersey

A decent lunch in Freehold, though nothing too special. It is comparable to Panera, but with a better price point. I got the "Souper Combo" ($8.50) which comes with a half sandwich and a soup. The pulled pork grilled cheese was very good and would definitely recommend that! For soup, I got the corn chowder which was good but a little salty (I've definitely had better). In terms of decor, they could definitely use a bit of a boost! Interior is clean and comfortable, but some wall decorations to set a certain vibe would elevate the environment. YB Eatery wouldn't be at the top of my list of recommendations in Freehold, but still a solid lunch if you're in the area! read more

YB Eatery - Pulled pork grilled cheese & corn chowder soup - Soup Near Me - Freehold, New Jersey

I ordered a mac & cheese wrap as a special offering. I had no idea what to expect and it was very unique & super tasty. I had never been here before but I will probably return when I'm in the area again. I am particularly interested in their original line up of soups. read more

Cute place on a side street in downtown freehold. Absolutely amazing food, the staff are kind and very helpful. I got the The Yb Breakfast Sandwich and it was amazing! Definitely recommend for a reasonably priced and delicious breakfast! read more

Love love love their spicy cheesesteaks. We travel for these and whenever we're in the area we always check to see if they are open. Can't wait to go back. read more

Homemade entrees and fresh ingredients. Charming ambiance. The perfect cozy spot for brunch. read more

YB Eatery - Breakfast burrito - Soup Near Me - Freehold, New Jersey

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the crispy chicken snack wrap is to die for. i have never had a wrap this good omg! I def recommend!!! read more

YB Eatery - Snack Wrap - Soup Near Me - Freehold, New Jersey

Thanks Yelp for suggestion. Chopt salad was great! Service was superb. Great neighborhood gem. Would walk by it 100 times if yelp didn't suggest. Keep up great work YB Eatery. read more

This place is fantastic! Everything I have ever gotten has been great. The staff and owners are the sweetest people you could ever meet! Fantastic food, fantastic people. read more

YB Eatery - Tuna Salad Special - Soup Near Me - Freehold, New Jersey

This is beyond a hidden gem. YB is my new go to spot. My son who is NOT fond of sandwiches simply devoured the meatball sandwich! The spicy cheesesteak was perfection and the breakfast sandwich was sweet and delicious. Priced very reasonable and made fresh to order in 20 minutes. The restaurant is very clean and everyone has masks On!! Can't wait to try their weekly specials check this place out!!! read more

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I haven't been to the actual location cause I usually order from Door Dash while I'm at work but this place is delicious! I love all the soups and the weekly specials. I won't name everything I got here because I've gotten a lot of items but everything was fantastic, not one bad item! And all the prices are good as well. read more

Amazing food and staff were nice and friendly. Will def go again and again. Thank you

The food is great. Fresh. The service is excellent. And the place is clean. What more could you want!

Tasty Bistro/Brunch Menu w/creative dishes as well as scrumptious home-made comfort food, prepared expertly!!! Nicely sized portions; For this Goldilocks...not too small, not overwhelming - just right! Ample sandwich that I can also get my mouth around. The chicken pesto soup is so yummy, w/both kidney & white beans, pastina & escarole (I think) or another green. Pork roll & cheese - the thin sliced, rather than the thick (which is preferable for me) 4 slices...everything made just the way I used to cook & prepare food, myself. Placed delivery order & food arrived piping hot, in heat-preserve containers & wrap! Such thoughtfulness in both food preparation & customer service ~ very much appreciated. Called to thank Yvonne, personally & she's epitome of charm. It's no wonder there's such attention to detail. Thanks, again ~ I'll certainly be ordering again. Highest recommendations! read more

First visit. Small eat in area. Food was good. Service was excellent. Music was WAY too LOUD. No prices on menu. $30 for breakfast for 2 was OK. Extra charge on receipt for rye toast was a surprise. Very interesting lunch menu. Will do take-out next time. read more

Quick and friendly little place for a nice fresh breakfast or lunch. I had a BLT that was delicious in that classic BLT sorta way! A bread pudding dessert (sign posted on wall) was also great. One friendly woman seemed to be doing it all (I think??) and was very efficient. Perfect! read more

Just had another delicious meal at yb Eatery! The bacon, egg and cheese sandwich was cooked to perfection! The matzoh ball soup was amazing. And I tried a sandwich special with sundries tomato, spinach and avocado- soooo good! There is something for everyone here. You will not be disappointed!! read more

Low carb Zuppa Toscana! I've been dying to have some of YB's soups, but try to stay low carb. I asked Yvonne about the possibility of a low carb soup option and voila! the next week - Low Carb Zuppa Toscana! Seasonings are on point and you cannot beat homemade soup in the fall/winter. Not to mention she has FIVE homemade soup options this week. Don't miss this hidden jewel with the real gem being Yvonne back in the kitchen cooking up something delicious for you. read more

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This is the perfect stop for your lunch cravings. One of my favorites is the chicken sandwich and any of the delicious soups. Fresh, flavorful food that is prepared with love and thoughtfulness. Fair prices, big staff smiles and money well spent. read more

YB Eatery - Best chicken sandwich in town. Don't even bother with Popeyes and Chick fil-A . YB's is where it's at! - Soup Near Me - Freehold, New Jersey

What a glorious find, thanks Yelp! They're right in the heart of downtown Freehold where you can find a number of good places to eat but they aren't on Main Street. Just a quick dash onto Court Street (free parking abounds) and you find thus absolute gem. I chanced upon it a couple of months ago while in the area around noon and took a shot based on yelp. I had some difficulty making a decision, everlasting new to me, everything sounded better than the last. I went with the Pulled Pork GC. ........ it was made, scratch that built, exactly the way I like it and it just got better from there. I became an instant fan. Today I stopped in again with my SO and hoped my first experience would be matched and she would embrace this treasure like I did. I ordered the Meatball Mashup, a little daring for me as it has Pesto, which I can take or leave. The owner assured me I would like it and she was spot on, Thank you! Again an absolute joy of a meal. It was large enough to eat the other half later and it was still fantastic even reheated. My gal had the Pesto Chicken sandwich which she absolutely loved and couldn't stop gushing over. Needless to say we are both looking forward to coming back and trying many more items from the delicious menu. They have weekly specials and a wide variety of meal types such as breakfasts, soups, salads, sandwiches and smaller bites. Looking forward to the next visit. read more

Definitely a hidden gem. We were searching yelp for a new place to check out and the great reviews, led us here. My husband called ahead to make sure the sidewalks were safe this morning and the girls were happy to inform us that they were completely safe and clean. The eatery, was bright, clean, and tables were spaced out perfectly. We were pleasantly greeted and service was great. We ordered pulled pork grilled cheese, and I ordered a cup of split pea soup. The sandwiches were grilled perfectly and the slaw gave it such a great flavor. My soup was delicious, and a cup was more than enough. The ladies behind the counter were nice and fun to chat with. The menu was pretty big, lots of choices. We will definitely return to try out more dishes off the menu. Very happy that we went. read more

I stopped in to grab lunch on my break from work. I had never noticed this place and decided to give it a try. It's SUPER clean inside. The menu is limited, but the choices are good. I ordered the pesto chicken melt and it was delicious. Very impressed by the quality. Also, the woman working at the counter was SO SWEET and welcoming. It goes a really long way to have such friendly people working. I would definitely recommend. read more

Ordered food for lunch once to eat at home and it was okay nothing above and beyond but it was good the food was ready on time. I wish they had better hours. read more

When I used to work in midtown Manhattan, one of my favorite things was to wander around and try something new from the small, local cafes. Now that I work in Freehold, I felt my options were limited typical suburban chains like panera or Chipotle, which are fine but just don't have the nice homemade feel. Thats why I was so pleased to find YB Eatery. First of all, there's just something so satisfying about a BLT, when the lettuce is crunchy, the tomatoes are fresh and the bread is toasted just right. Ive also had the shrimp and grits, zeppoles, and pulled pork grilled cheese. My husband is obsessed with their beef patties (which you need to call in 30min in advance) and steals them from me when I'm not looking. In addition to the regular menu, they have weekly specials that are always interesting and yummy. The prices are quite reasonable and the staff are always super nice. I really enjoy this place. read more

I have been to YB several times and every time is amazing. Each week I look forward to seeing what the specials are. They are always unique creations that taste great. The bread pudding is also a fantastic way to finish the meal! read more

i am very happy I found this place, every part of the dish had its own flavor, the tortillas were an amazing touch, I think it's really important to eat and help within the community, I am very happy I found this spot, I'll definitely be back read more

YB Eatery - Soup Near Me - Freehold, New Jersey

Amazing small little spot in downtown Freehold. Owner YB is great and every week they have specials! Stop on in and try one of many. I had the yb's cheesesteak melt and it was beyond delicious! read more

YB Eatery - Yb's spicy cheesesteak melt - Soup Near Me - Freehold, New Jersey

Just had breakfast here and let me say this... nothing less then amazing! Haven't had a fresh breakfast like that in a while, we so needed a joint like this. I got the breakfast bowl on the specials menu and preorder it right on the website before I left the house this morning. I'm coming back for lunch to see what else this gem has to offer! read more

YB Eatery - Had a breakfast bowl, ordered it online for pickup on the website, it was amazing!!! - Soup Near Me - Freehold, New Jersey

Great Service, Plus the food looked amazing. My mouth is watering the chicken pesto melt looks so good and now that I tasted it now I know they are the best. read more

YB Eatery - Pesto Chicken Melt - Soup Near Me - Freehold, New Jersey

This place is an asset to our community! Excellent comfort food at affordable prices in downtown Freehold. Clean, renovated place - perfect for take out or eat in. Highly recommend! read more