22 Best Cafes near Island Heights

“This place is a Hidden Gem...I can't wait to go back for Sunset Friday night dinner!! My husband is the most critical person when it comes to Restaurants, BUT he LOVES the Food here, 😉😁 See ya soon!!!“

“Cannot say enough good things. The food is AMAZING, the service is PHENOMENAL, the coffee is delicious, the price is great. One of our favorite places to go. Makes our day every single time. Go once and you will be going back as often as possible. If you’re reading this, thanks for everything.“

“Amazingly friendly customer service, great food and coffee with a good selection of gluten free options.“

“This is hands down the best coffee shop I’ve ever been to. Everything I’ve ever had here has blown my expectations. The honey bear latte is 1000/10 strawberry matchas and earl grey matchas 1000/10. And there pastry’s and savory foods are amazing. And a great vibe inside and in there backyard. The only thing you should avoid is there house made milks. But everything is amazing“

“Toast Cafe absolutely knocked it out of the park for our Sheva Brochos!
We hosted the entire event there (about 40 guests) and from start to finish everything was top-notch. The food was fresh, beautifully presented, and delicious—everyone raved about the salmon especially. Portion sizes were generous and everything was perfectly seasoned.
The staff was warm, professional, and genuinely excited to be part of our simcha. Service throughout the night was seamless, and the manager personally checked in multiple times to make sure we had everything that we needed.
The space itself is clean, modern, and felt perfect for an family Sheva Brochos—elegant but not stuffy. Pricing was very fair for the quality and service we received.
Highly recommend Toast Cafe for private events, especially in the frum community. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you for helping make our Sheva Brochos so special!
Will definitely be back for brunch too 😊“

“Do they serve any Gluten Free bread? Do they have a GF menu of any kind? Thanks“

“We had Castaways cater my daughter’s engagement party. The food was delicious and there was plenty of it. Chicken franchise, broccoli and cavatelli, roasted potatoes, mozzarella and tomato and shrimp cocktail that was amazing!!!! I’m definitely going to use them again!“

“We were in New Jersey for 6 days on vacation. We ate here 3 times and it was delicious!!! Very friendly staff, clean restaurant, and cute decor 💙 10/10 recommend 😁“

“So cute inside and out! Our food was DELICIOUS and all of the staff was super friendly! Will go again for sure!“

“We went there for dinner for the first time tonight and sat outside. Loved the atmosphere of the evening. The service and food were great. We will be going back soon.“

“My kids & I luv the variety of tea drinks, shakes & wraps. We go there all the time since they’ve opened & never a complaint. The staff is awesome! Gina, Bella, Aggie & all of them are just great �“

“So many yummy options and great staff. Always willing to serve you and prepare your food with a smile. I really enjoy coming here to grab a quick bite and sometimes for a sitdown lunch. As well, always a great spot. Plenty of parking available outside can get a little bit traffic during the day.But overall great spot to grab food“

“Great dinner tonight. Sushi out of sight! Everyone’s meal was fabulous! Our server Brielle was so knowledgeable, her recommendations were spot on. She was so happy and her service was great! To top it off the ice cream was delivered to our table😋“

“This place really surprised me! I just stopped in for a cup of coffee but spotted a large, heavy box of assorted brownies, blondies, and brookies, perfect for a party I was on my way to. And it really was perfect, a total hit! I had a brookie and it was amazing, so soft and delicious! I feel so lucky to have tripped across such a wonderful dessert box! Everyone loved it!“

“Third visit each time at a different location. Million dollar bacon #1 pick. Arianna in Brick was all alone on the floor @ 9am on a Sunday but she didn’t miss a beat. Great service!! Food amazing ! I’m not a coffee drinker usually but coffee was good enough for a second cup. Morning Meditation is great too
We will keep coming back“

“just as soon as u walk in the door.. You're greeted with a smile and a good morning..I met vickie who was just wonderful..the chef Philip is so knowledgeable and always up for a question.. Delicious fresh food“

“Food is amazing ! 10/10 recommend I normally DoorDash to work but can’t wait to bring my family for lunch soon“

“Super cozy inside & has great food options!“

“The Bomber Sandwich is tremendous. Have known the owners for years. Always great 👍 food 🥘“

“I’ve been coming to JT’s bagels since they opened and it’s literally the only place where I’ll get a bagel from! Consistency is key. I moved away 5 years ago and I’m officially back in Jersey for good and they’re still as perfect as I remember them! I would literally crave them. My 3 year old was born in Hawaii, a little local boy. He had his first ever, Jersey bagel from JTs and LOVED it! Needless to say, this is the best place to get your bagels from!“

“Food is good. Service: i received a pager when I ordered my food with a real person. Food took a while so I went up to the window and discovered my food sitting there. I asked why my pager wasnt activated or my name called, really didn't get an answer. Atmosphere: there is no cold air barrier at either of the front doors. The whole restaurant was frigid. Go to the one in Toms River next time.“