The best cafes in Monmouth County

6 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Cafes · 6 places · showing the latest additions first

Cozy coffeehouse offering single-origin coffees, plus teas, and light bites.

95 E Kennedy Blvd (Lakewood)

Cozy coffeehouse offering single-origin coffees, plus teas, and light bites.

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Eatery for gourmet pies, pasta, nachos and salads, plus Italian staples.

95 E Kennedy Blvd (Lakewood)

Eatery for gourmet pies, pasta, nachos and salads, plus Italian staples.

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Coffeehouse offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner plus crepes and pastries in a relaxed setting.

6791 US-9 N (Howell Township)

Coffeehouse offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner plus crepes and pastries in a relaxed setting.

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Simple coffee shop serving espresso drinks and breakfast and lunch fare.

3996 County Rd 516 (Matawan)

Simple coffee shop serving espresso drinks and breakfast and lunch fare.

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Casual coffeehouse offering coffee, tea, pastries, sandwiches, and tapas.

154 Main St (Matawan)

Casual coffeehouse offering coffee, tea, pastries, sandwiches, and tapas.

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LeGrand Coffee House is pouring signature roasts, espresso, specialty drinks and teas in an inviting, hang-a-while vibe right here in…

1500 NJ-35 Unit 17 (Middletown Township) · ✓ checked Aug 14

LeGrand Coffee House is pouring signature roasts, espresso, specialty drinks and teas in an inviting, hang-a-while vibe right here in Middletown, with single-origin beans from Colombia, Costa Rica, Brazil, Guatemala and Sumatra that actually taste like their notes. Grab a pastry and call it self-care.

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