50 Best Coffee Shops near Union Beach

“Fast food reimagined! We ordered egg McMuffins and coffee for 2, and they were delivered to our table in about 5 minutes. And no pimping for tips!

Quality, as always, was good, esp. the coffee. I gave 5 stars for atmosphere too bc the background music is acceptable to enjoyable. NOT annoying as I find in most restaurants; these places have no idea how intrusive their music is, to the detriment of the dining experience.

This place needs to be discovered by Michelin.“

“Great coffee by the pour over aficionado. Brew has many choices in coffee flavors that will satisfy your pallet.“

“Yummy coffee options, sandwiches and pastries! Trendy relaxed vibe. Will definitely be back!“

“Amazing food, i got the chicken and waffles and it was so good definitely reccomend!!!“

“The Grind is my favorite local coffee shop! I never miss an opportunity to tell my friends about it! The girls are always super sweet and my coffee or matcha are always 10/10! For a coffee shop in Tottenville I also feel like the prices are reasonable! Only downside is that the parking can sometimes be difficult if it's a school day.“

“I’ve been about 5 times so far and LOVE Emelio’s! The food is fresh and delicious and the portions generous. Even their simple side salad is something special - delicious, light dressing. And the service is great, which is hard to come by these days. It’s clearly a family-run place where Everyone cares about the quality. Also impeccably clean!“

“best in the biz! coffee 🔥, sandwiches 🔥, ambiance 🔥“

“I’ve been trying to go to Coffee Corral for a while. Finally made it today. It was so relaxing to grab a coffee and listen to live music on a sunny autumn day. I definitely will be back.“

“I'm a regular here and it's always a pleasant experience. It's one of two locations that I frequent most and since I'm traveling throughout the day and night depending on the day of
Week I know I can depend on them to be open and prepared to serve! Every one of the employees are friendly, kind and considerate working quickly and efficiently in a timely fashion** plus side**it's always nice to be greeted by a smiling face ..a hard working employee who actually puts effort into the job aiming to please the customer not always the case at
Other locations or in general . My only complaint here: the surroundings the environment is run down and looks dirty ...hardly appealing to new residents or potential customers coming thru the neighborhood would be easily turned off by the way the atmosphere is kept and the lack of nicely kept landscaping - esthetically investing in A major overhaul and some system of cleanliness of the drive thru area would be extremely helpful and ideal. If you go elsewhere you find this to be less an issue. Thank you to all the staff members who do the job well and have been apart of my day in a big way...a friendly hello, and getting my order right is not a lot
To ask for and truly makes my day! ?“

“Not being from the area (South Jersey), I've wanted to try LeGrand Coffee House for quite a while now. So on a trip up to NY a couple days ago, we finally got the chance to stop in on our way up the Parkway. This place is amazing! This beautifully-decorated coffee house had some of THE best coffee I've ever had in my entire life. I got TWO lattes while I was there (a French Vanilla and a Honey Almond). My family and I also got the chicken pesto sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious. My daughter had an iced chai tea latte and loved it. DEFINITELY get to this place if at all possible! Two thumbs up!!“

“I have dined here multiple times. The food is always great as is the service. The restaurant has a cute vibe, however the last few times I have eaten here the restaurant has been extremely dirty. The silverware is not clean and the tables and floors are not clean. The tables nearby remain uncleared for the duration of our dining. I want to keep dining here, but it really needs to be better kept.“

“An Episode of the Podcast Local neighborhood experts Sharon and Kyle was filmed here 1/8/25 at California Cold Co in Brick NJ. Upon first entering this chic coffee shop, you can’t help but noticing the stylish trendy muted palettes, industrial ceiling and altogether sophisticated atmosphere. The key elements are clean lines, uncluttered space, and focus on natural elements. The star of the show the coffee. My co-host Kyle and I stayed with the traditional coffee with a shot of espresso and cold brew, however, there are endless specialty coffee drinks to choose from as we were leaving. We were offered a complimentary avocado toast, which was delicious. If you’re looking for Instagrammable photos and modern space look no further than California Cold Co. in Brick New Jersey. Sharon McKenzie-Venning ADK Realty 732-232-4308 McKenzie-Venning.realtor & Kyle Farrell CrossCountry Mortgage 7324569609 are local residents, the two incredible professionals are in the Estate Sales, Real Estate and Mortgage space. Always remember, If you are interesting in finding a house or finding a buyer for your house contact Sharon, Realtor. Equally important, if you are seeking any loan or financing options Kyle can fund you. They love talking about coffee by spotlighting local eateries. In addition, highlighting local neighborhood events. You can catch them on Facebook Live 12ish on Every Wednesdays on their Facebook group page. Replays on YouTube or Spotify WE LOVE OUR NEIGHBORHOOD & BEYOND!“

“I love this cozy spot in the main downtown of South Amboy. Their coffee and breakfast sandwiches are good, which is exactly what I needed. The Java Dave's special is my perfect order with pork roll (or bacon), egg and cheese with a hash brown. The girls working there are very sweet and attentive. Check it out if you're in the area.

Parking: There's street parking, but you normally don't have to park far if you can parallel park.“

“Great coffee and delicious breakfast/brunch food.“

“It was my first time there, and the lady who identified herself as the owner (Kelly) was very pleasant and helpful. She took her time explaining the drinks and their ingredients to me. I left there with 3 orders??‍♀️. The drinks were so good. Directions from Google were confusing. If you know the area, Highland Bubble Tea is on the opposite end of the bridge where Jersey Boys Pizza is located.
It can be tricky if you don't know the area. It's almost across from the new Performing Arts Center in Avenel! So, if you're looking at the PAC from Avenel St., in Avenel, Highland Bubble Tea is on your left side, across the street b4 going down the bridge. Lots of drinks and tasty snacks to enjoy. I didn't give it 5 stars because of the parking and the difficulty in finding it. Enjoy!!!“

“Such a cute place. Counter guy very friendly. Great smoothies..will definitely be my to go place for coffee“

“Don’t let any of the haters who gave this place a low review score fool you, the place is the BEST! Great coffee, amazing variety and I’ve tried almost everything on the menu and it is all DELICIOUS! Instead of wasting your money on nasty DD, come in and try this amazing café!!!“

“Julie and her crew in Belmar made delicious donuts for my sister’s 50th birthday! She saw my vision and created the perfect dessert!!“

“My husband and I had breakfast here yesterday. It was our first time at Rise n Shine and we loved it!!! Great food and service. Our new favorite restaurant.“

“Meghan when above and beyond for us we came here as a family of five with a 6-month-old and a 4-year-old and she couldn't have been better. Thank you so much for the amazing service the food was incredible and we had so much fun what a beautiful and fun spot will definitely be there again can't wait to see you again Meghan!“

“Such a wonderful place everyone is so nice. The coffee tea and foods are fantastic. A wonderful place to stop in and grab a delicious bite.“

“My go to coffee spot whenever I visit Red Bank. The family I stay with try to take me to starbies and I MAKE THEM go to Rook. The staff were patient with my boomers who didn't understand the menu. I like that it's an in and out kinda place. Get your Joe and bounce! Rook crew, you RULE!!“

“Tried matcha almond milk latte and it was way tooo sweet… idk if their milk is oversweetened or the matcha powder comes w sugar. But it tasted so unhealthy, as if I had 5 teaspoons of sugar in it. However the girls baristas were nice and seemed kind!“

“Best rainbow cookies on the island!“

“Been here a few times, their coffee is delicious, especially their nitro! And the owner is a special ed teacher, and really nice. I hear they're getting their food license soon!“

“I had my son’s 1st birthday party at Prince Tea House located in Staten Island. We had about 60 guests and booked the entire space for our private event. The price was also reasonable compared to other places for booking the entire space. Food and drinks were great and the atmosphere was a plus. My guests all had a great time. I would definitely recommend this place for any party or celebration.“

“Great coffee, nice variety of syrups for lattes, and the best cinnamon scones of all time! Bonus: operated by a cute, funny, nice couple. Ditch the Dunkin, go to KCC!“

“Had breakfast at Johnnys this morning. Great sandwich, good prices and got to me Johnny. Five stars“

“Adorable location and delicious selections of fresh coffee. Such a pleasure ☕️☕️“

“Absolutely the best coffee on the market today !!! The customer service is amazing.“

“Extremely filling and tasty bowls. Love the Trailblazer“

“Noice food noice iced tea.“

“Great food- Savannah was great! Will be back!“

“OMG... Thank goodness a true Diner has arrived! Moved to Morgan's Bluff 4 yrs ago and I was so disappointed with the Ocean diner. If you can't make a good breakfast or a decent hamburger, you're useless to me as a diner! Guiseppe and son Sergio have already made a name for themselves by serving awesome tasting food in abundance, great service in an immaculate and friendly environment. Love the way they come to each table to see if all is good...making you feel comfortable like they've known you forever!! Keep up the good work. Buena fortuna!“

“I was in the market for a new coffee machine with timer settings and the ability to make a very good, consistent pot of coffee. I called 1st In Coffee and spoke to their customer service department and was given multiple choices of what I could purchase. I picked one and received it the next business day via UPS. It was a piece of cake to set up and it worked perfectly and did exactly what I wanted. I was very happy with the service I received and would definitely do business with these guys again.“

“A suggestion. Middletown had to be closed due to it not being financially viable. As a daily coffee drinker and supporter of local business, I can tell you the sole reason why people choose Rook, Starbucks etc. over Booskerdoo. Your prices. A 24 oz flavored
iced latte with alternative milk is $8 and that's without tipping. That is insanity. The average person can't afford that.The largest starbucks drink with alternative milk is $7 (still pricey) and the largest Rook drink (cold brew,alternative milk) is between $5 and $6. That leaves room for tip and a reason to return frequently.“

“Great coffee and service. 2nd time in two days.“

“The coffee is good, but what they call “New Orleans style” is not really.New Orleans style coffee is more than just adding chicory. It’s a cafe au lait - aka coffee with warmed milk.You shouldn’t call it “New Orleans style” coffee if you don’t know that that is.“

“Big vibes for a little place. It was a great way to start my morning this morning, from the good mornings and positive and uplifting energy from the employees (from both Pat’s and Coffee Surf) to their breakfast sandwich and the BEST cup of Chai tea I have had in a while. I highly recommend both places.“

“Stopped in here well walking around the bell works building. Nice little coffee shop I ordered a Americano and apeanut butter and jelly bar everything is real good. Peanut butter and jelly bar had real peanut butter and jelly with a coffee cake type layer on top. The service was good I was in and out quickly“

“came in about 30 mins before closing and were still greeted and welcomed warmly. we were served by a young gentleman with glasses and a beard (unfortunately i didn’t catch his name) who was an absolute class act. we ordered the mediterranean panini and grilled chicken wrap both of which were phenomenal. the food is fresh, clean and delicious! a pleasant young lady with dark hair helped bring some of our orders out. as amazing as the food was, i cannot stress how excellent the service is. this place is truly a gem! will be returning and recommending to friends and family!“

“I love Hudsons !! Besides the Great coffee scones and muffins the workers are amazing always nice! You can sit outside and bring your dog a nice atmosphere! This time of year they make pumpkin donuts pumpkin coffee which is delicious hot or iced! And if we’re lucky enough we can get a couple of those pumpkin Whoopie pie sent over from Atlantic Highlands!!“

“Wonderful brunch menu and great service (Thx Kaylee!) Made for an enjoyable Sunday!“

“Love this place and the folks who run it! Fresh food and great service every time! The French dip Sammy is THE BOMB!💣. The best👍“

“This is my closest local dunkin & we go through the drive-through almost every day. I have a serious matcha latte addiction & we prefer Dunkin’s drinks over the competition. Our lattes are always made perfectly & our food/snack orders are always as requested. Staff is professional, friendly& personable.I continue to order from this location. Thanks guys!

Vegetarian options: The humus or avocado toast with roasted sun dried tomatoes are favorites’

Parking: There is immediate parking in front, but this is a Large parking plaza (conveniently shared with Bay Shore Pharmacy, FoodTown Supermarket, Pomodoro Rosso Pizza, a dry cleaner, a liquor store and A sub shop) so you will always find parking near by.“

“Yummy sandwich and coffee oh and donuts!“

“Love the coffee! Iced or hot. Also the bagel twists are delicious.“

“Excellent variety of pastries. Both sweet and savory. Strawberry lemon cream cream croissant was incredible. Had a "Ratatouille" moment while eating it.

Clean, well maintained, ample parking outside, bathroom on site. What's not to love?“

“pumpkin coffee is back. so excited. love my daily ice tea.“

“I love it!!! And they are so courteous whenever I go there. Besides they’re only one block away from my home. Love my Dunkin Donuts ♥️“