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Food scene
Massive German beer hall with huge roof decks overlooking Wesley Lake (igloos in the winter months!). Same owners as Radegast Biergarten in Williamsburg.
67 locals recommend
Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten
527 Lake AveMassive German beer hall with huge roof decks overlooking Wesley Lake (igloos in the winter months!). Same owners as Radegast Biergarten in Williamsburg.
Delicious wood-fired pizzas with a massive indoor dining room and bar, as well as a great backyard with picnic tables and often live music. Always busy (particularly nights when there is a show at the Stone Pony) so expect to wait or hustle for a seat at the bar/outside; pizza served late night.
87 locals recommend
Porta
911 Kingsley StDelicious wood-fired pizzas with a massive indoor dining room and bar, as well as a great backyard with picnic tables and often live music. Always busy (particularly nights when there is a show at the Stone Pony) so expect to wait or hustle for a seat at the bar/outside; pizza served late night.
A more intimate pizza option than Porta, they’re famous for their bread and also have great farm salads and cocktails.
49 locals recommend
Talula's
550 Cookman AveA more intimate pizza option than Porta, they’re famous for their bread and also have great farm salads and cocktails.
Great sushi restaurant downtown that was recently renovated. Recommend reservations in advance, but also have a large bar you can usually grab a spot.
78 locals recommend
Taka
660 Cookman AveGreat sushi restaurant downtown that was recently renovated. Recommend reservations in advance, but also have a large bar you can usually grab a spot.
Our favorite breakfast spot with a good selection of vegan and gluten-free options as well (and yummy pastries!).
31 locals recommend
Cardinal Provisions
513 Bangs AveOur favorite breakfast spot with a good selection of vegan and gluten-free options as well (and yummy pastries!).
Hands down the best coffee shop in town if you are an espresso aficionado. They recently started roasting their own beans (Maiden Lane Roasters).
21 locals recommend
Cafe Volan
510 Bangs AveHands down the best coffee shop in town if you are an espresso aficionado. They recently started roasting their own beans (Maiden Lane Roasters).
2 locations in Asbury Park- one on the boardwalk and by the train station. Boardwalk shop has a cafe eats and train station location has a small breakfast menu, baked goods and little organic grocery as well.
High Voltage Cafe & Grocery
808 Springwood Ave2 locations in Asbury Park- one on the boardwalk and by the train station. Boardwalk shop has a cafe eats and train station location has a small breakfast menu, baked goods and little organic grocery as well.
Old school diner that has been a longtime Asbury Park staple (and was featured on Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown”!). Also makes great subs to pick up on your way to the beach.
34 locals recommend
Frank's Deli & Restaurant
1406 Main StOld school diner that has been a longtime Asbury Park staple (and was featured on Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown”!). Also makes great subs to pick up on your way to the beach.
Great ice cream shop downtown with vegan options, as well as ice cream cakes.
13 locals recommend
Cookman Creamery
711 Cookman AveGreat ice cream shop downtown with vegan options, as well as ice cream cakes.
Closest coffee shop to the house, we often walk here in the morning (~10min walk). They roast their own beans and are known for their baked goods and egg sandwiches on homemade focaccia.
13 locals recommend
Booskerdoo Coffee & Baking Co.
1321 Memorial DrClosest coffee shop to the house, we often walk here in the morning (~10min walk). They roast their own beans and are known for their baked goods and egg sandwiches on homemade focaccia.
Neighborhood breakfast joint just a short walk from the house (~5min). Serves typical diner food for both breakfast and lunch.
17 locals recommend
The Chat & Nibble
932 Asbury AveNeighborhood breakfast joint just a short walk from the house (~5min). Serves typical diner food for both breakfast and lunch.
Best old school pizza on the Shore. We love for both takeout or dine in. Great for families and large groups. Always busy!
24 locals recommend
Vic's Italian Restaurant
60 Main StBest old school pizza on the Shore. We love for both takeout or dine in. Great for families and large groups. Always busy!
The classic Shore sub. Don’t settle for Jersey Mike’s when you can have Mike’s Giant subs!
Mike's Giant Submarines
700 8th AveThe classic Shore sub. Don’t settle for Jersey Mike’s when you can have Mike’s Giant subs!