6 Jersey Shore Coffee Spots That Will Make You Forget Starbucks
Here at Jersey Shore InMotion, we love to eat, drink, and shop local. And there is simply nothing better than a local Jersey Shore coffee joint, where the baristas know your order, and the beans are always fresh-ground. Instead of settling for the usual Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts, try one of these 6 local coffees. You’ll have no idea what hit you (well, besides the caffeine kick).
Coffee Corral
At Coffee Corral, all coffees are roasted on site, and each pour-over coffee is ground fresh to order. The baristas pride themselves on crafting distinctive, handcrafted orders for every customer, so your coffee is always getting the TLC it deserves.
177 Dr. James Parker Blvd
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 741-2326
Text to order: (732) 328-7678
Booskerdoo
Not only is Booskerdoo an always-reliable hometown coffee house, but they also sell coffee beans in various retail locations as well as online, so you can brew the good stuff in the comfort of your own home. If you order online, the coffee is roasted the same day they mail it to you. Can’t get fresher than that!
36 Beach Rd #9
Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750
(732) 222-0729
793 River Rd
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
(732) 383-7196
594 State Highway 35 North
Middletown, NJ 07701
(732) 842-2014
Asbury Park Roastery
Asbury Park Roastery’s fresh-roasted coffee is primarily fair trade and organic, so you can feel good about what you’re drinking. Stop by for a cup of coffee, tea, or espresso, or take a bag of coffee to brew at home!
803 2nd Ave
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 807-3155
1300 Ocean Ave
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(Inside the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall)
Fair Mountain Coffee
You simply can’t find the social responsibility and eco-friendly practices like those of Fair Mountain Coffee in any of the big coffee chains. Fair mountain supports fair trade, small farm, and co-op coffees to promote sustainability – and they brew a damn good cup of coffee.
For a full list of retail locations for coffee beans and to drink Fair Mountain by the cup, see their website.
Rook Coffee
Okay, everyone on the Jersey Shore has seen the Rook logo in some capacity, whether it’s on a bumper sticker, or a coffee cup. And with their unbeatable service, quality coffee, and convenient text-to-order option, it’s no wonder Rook is so popular.
To find one of Rook’s 9 locations, visit their website here.
If you’re looking for the classic artsy local coffee joint, Java Haus Cafe is it. They’re dedicated to creating an environment where food, drink, live music, Elvis, open mics, paintings and performing arts all come together.
502 Brick Blvd
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 477-1100