Best coffee shops and cafes in Monmouth County, NJ

44 local picks across 26 towns, hand-picked by Monmouth Guide.

Independent cafes and coffee shops for a morning cup, a laptop hour or a walk-and-sip downtown. Here are 44 coffee shops and cafes across 26 Monmouth County towns, from Howell to Fair Haven.

Local favorites

Busy Bee Roasters and Coffee Shop

West Long Branch · Coffee, breakfast · Opens at 4am Monday-Saturday

Coffee roaster and early-opening café on Route 36 with breakfast and lunch.
Cafe 360

Freehold Borough · Cafe & Gelato · Homemade gelato

Family-owned downtown cafe since 2006 with homemade gelato, specialty coffee, sandwiches and brunch.
Cafe Volan

Asbury Park · Coffee · Infatuation best in Asbury Park

Award-winning specialty coffee shop in the Steinbach Building with expertly pulled espresso, house-made syrups, toasts and pastries.
Candelaria Espresso Bar

Matawan · Coffee / Cafe · Rated about 4.8 stars on Google

Main Street espresso bar pouring specialty-roaster coffee alongside avocado and burrata toasts, sandwiches and pastries.
Capsized Cafe

Spring Lake Heights · Breakfast, lunch · 4.8 stars across 160+ reviews

Casual breakfast and lunch cafe on Route 71, founded in 2015.
Jersey Shore Coffee Roasters Café

Middletown · Coffee · Near the Henry Hudson Trail

Local roaster's café near the Henry Hudson Trail with indoor seating and an outdoor patio.
Lenora's Cafe

Keyport · American & Mexican breakfast · Local brunch favorite since 2009

Family-owned breakfast and lunch cafe on Front Street mixing American favorites with Mexican dishes like ranchero eggs and breakfast burritos.
Main Street Kitchen

Manasquan · Sandwiches & Prepared Foods · Known for its lobster rolls

Scratch-kitchen cafe and caterer with a daily-changing menu, best known for its summer lobster rolls.
My Kitchen Witch

Monmouth Beach · American cafe, juice bar · Rated 4.5 stars; gluten-free options

Cafe and juice bar serving breakfast and lunch daily, plus grab-and-go, catering and a Friday night dinner menu.
Nature's Plate Cafe & Juice Bar

Keyport · Vegan · Top-rated plant-based spot on the Bayshore

All-vegan cafe and juice bar serving seitan wraps, vegan mac and cheese, burgers and fresh juices.
Odyssey Coffee

Neptune Township · Coffee · Google 4.6

Airy, plant-filled Ocean Grove coffeehouse serving Stumptown espresso and pastries, with a no-wifi, conversation-first vibe.
Rook Coffee (Long Branch)

Long Branch · Coffee · Infatuation Jersey Shore pick

Long Branch location of the local roaster known for New Orleans-style cold brew and seasonal drinks.
Seed to Sprout

Avon-by-the-Sea · Vegan, health food · 4.7 stars across 270+ reviews

Plant-based cafe on Main Street serving breakfast all day, bowls, sandwiches and juices.
Sweet Lew's Cafe

Freehold Borough · Breakfast & Lunch · Downtown breakfast institution since 1990 (cash only)

Freehold's hometown cafe since 1990, a counter-and-booths spot for omelets, pancakes and Texas French toast.
The Moth Coffeehouse

Allentown · Coffee, cafe · 4.4 stars across 260+ reviews; in the historic mill by the millpond

Family-run coffeehouse on the first floor of Allentown's old grist mill, open since 2015.
Turnstile Coffee Roasters

Belmar · Coffee · House-roasted coffee

Family-owned specialty coffee shop roasting small batches in-house since 2011, a mile from the beach.
Twin Pond Farm Country Market & Deli

Howell · Farm Market & Deli · Family farm since 1923

Family farm (since 1923) market and deli with scratch-made food, Boar's Head sandwiches, produce and homemade donuts.

More coffee shops and cafes to try

All Star Bagel and Coffee

Eatontown · Bagels & Coffee

Bagel shop on Route 35 serving fresh bagels, breakfast and gourmet coffee, with catering.
Bagel Talk

Neptune Township · Bagels & Breakfast

Bagel shop on South Main Street in Ocean Grove serving bagels and breakfast sandwiches from early morning.
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Manasquan · Coffee & Juice

Plant-filled boho coffee shop and juice bar with specialty lattes, avocado toast and gluten-free and vegan options.
Booskerdoo Coffee & Baking Co. (Bell Works)

Holmdel · Coffee

Bell Works cafe from the Monmouth County roaster known for fresh-roasted specialty coffee and small-batch baking.
Cardinal Provisions

Asbury Park · American

Bright daytime cafe for breakfast and brunch plates, toasts and house-made pastries, with a kids menu for dine-in.
Corner Bagelry (Belmar)

Belmar · Bagels & Deli

Local bagel shop serving homemade bagels, crumb cake and Boar's Head sandwiches since 1994 (Belmar shop since 2013).
Corner Bagelry (Manasquan)

Manasquan · Bagels & Deli

The original Corner Bagelry, serving homemade bagels and Boar's Head deli sandwiches since 1994.
Corner Bagelry (Wall)

Wall Township · Bagels & Deli

Route 35 location of the local bagel chain with homemade bagels and Boar's Head sandwiches.
Driftwood Coastal Coffee House

Spring Lake · Coffee

Coastal-themed downtown coffee house known for brown-sugar lattes and frozen coffee drinks; dog-friendly.
Farmacie by the French Market

Highlands · Coffee, breakfast, light fare

Coffee shop and café on Bay Avenue serving breakfast and lunch daily.
Felicia's Kitchen

Little Silver · Italian-American breakfast & lunch

Homey breakfast and lunch spot for paninis, omelets and Eggs Tagamino (poached eggs in marinara).
Il Mercato of Holmdel

Holmdel · Italian Deli

Italian specialty market in Holmdel village with a counter for breakfast, hot and cold sandwiches and salads.
Local Urban Kitchen

Wall Township · Organic / Healthy

Family-owned organic breakfast and lunch cafe cooking from scratch with locally sourced ingredients and plenty of vegetarian options.
No Limits Cafe

Middletown · American (Lunch Cafe)

Weekday lunch cafe that employs and trains adults with intellectual disabilities; dine-in, takeout and free local delivery.
Ocean Brew Co.

Ocean Township · Coffee

Specialty coffee roastery and cafe on West Park Avenue with a bakery menu; open 6:30am-3pm weekdays.
Ram Cafe

Howell · Cafe

Ramtown neighborhood cafe with homemade soups, poke bowls, salads and house-baked sweets.
Rook Coffee (Colts Neck)

Colts Neck · Coffee

Colts Neck shop of the Monmouth County specialty coffee roaster, in the Orchards Plaza.
Rook Coffee (Holmdel)

Holmdel · Coffee

Holmdel Towne Center location of the local coffee roaster known for cold brew.
Rook Coffee (Oakhurst)

Ocean Township · Coffee

Route 35 location of the local coffee roaster known for its cold brew.
Rook Coffee (Red Bank)

Red Bank · Coffee

Red Bank outpost of the Jersey Shore coffee roaster known for its cold brew.
Shore Pour Specialty Coffee

Sea Girt · Coffee

Beachy specialty coffee shop on Washington Boulevard with lattes, pastries and macarons.
Tavolo Pronto

Fair Haven · Italian bistro & market

Italian bistro, bakery and market known for its breakfast sandwiches, daily specials and take-home dinners.
The Caffeine Haven

Howell · Coffee

Coffee shop on Route 9 known for specialty lattes like tiramisu and maple iced lattes and sweet waffles.

Plus 4 more in the free app, searchable by town and distance.

Coffee Shops and Cafes by town

Quick answers

What are the best coffee shops and cafes in Monmouth County, NJ?

Local favorites include Busy Bee Roasters and Coffee Shop in West Long Branch, Cafe 360 in Freehold Borough and Cafe Volan in Asbury Park. This guide lists 44 coffee shops and cafes across 26 towns, each picked and described by Monmouth Guide.

Which Monmouth County towns have the most coffee shops and cafes?

Howell (4), Manasquan (3), Holmdel (3) and Ocean Township (3) have the most entries in this guide.

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