New Restaurants to Try at the New Jersey Shores

Craving something new?

 

You're in luck: a variety of new restaurants have opened along the New Jersey Shore since last summer.

 

From coffee shops and ice cream parlors to unique dining experiences, here are some fresh spots to explore.

 

A Cup of Literature, Asbury Park

 

Opened in January on Cookman Avenue, A Cup of Literature is a unique blend of coffee shop, bookstore, and fitness studio.

 

Enjoy literary-themed coffees like "The Maple Mockingbird Cappuccino" alongside locally baked goods.

 

The inviting space also offers a daily schedule of yoga, Pilates, and barre classes for all fitness levels.

 

Cheessteaks, Brick

 

Expanding from Merchantville, Cheessteaks has brought its Philly cheesesteak concept to Brick.

 

They serve ribeye cheesesteaks topped with Cooper Sharp American cheese or Cheese Whiz, plus panzarotti and wings in various flavors.

 

Cheesesteak Louie's, Tuckerton

 

After success in Seaside Heights, Cheesesteak Louie's has opened a second location on Route 9 in Tuckerton.

 

The menu features ribeye cheesesteaks, burgers, loaded fries, tater tots, and milkshakes, with a nod to the previous Italian sandwich shop through their rice balls.

 

Hollow Pines, West Creek

 

The Tide Table Group has added Hollow Pines to their roster, an 8,000-square-foot restaurant in West Creek.

 

It boasts a 35-seat bar, a second-floor dining room, and a sunken lounge area with duckpin bowling lanes.

 

Outside, Camp Hollow Pines offers a bar, yard games, and firepits among the trees.

 

Luv's, West Creek

 

Andrea and Mike Schlabach have transformed the former Luv's Deli into a 50-seat breakfast and lunch spot.

 

The menu includes elevated favorites like a breakfast sandwich with thick-cut bacon and chipotle ketchup, and a buttermilk-brined fried chicken sandwich with slaw and hot honey.

 

Olea, Spring Lake Heights

 

Located inside The Shore Club hotel, Olea offers a menu of steak, pasta, and seafood.

 

Highlights include sausage-stuffed olives with pomegranate harissa agrodolce and squid ink tonnerelli with king crab.

 

The lush decor features olive trees and low lighting, creating an inviting atmosphere.

 

Vinnie's Pan Pizza, Brielle

 

Bringing a family recipe for thin, crisp-crusted pizza to Brielle, Vinnie's Pan Pizza offers tavern-style pies.

 

Toppings range from thin strips of pepperoni to sweet soppressata with hot honey.

 

Salads, pasta dishes, and sandwiches round out the menu.

 

The WooHoo, Surf City

 

Celebrating its 12th season, The WooHoo is set to open its second year in Surf City this May.

 

Known for high-quality, homemade ice cream with creative twists, they also offer ice cream-making sessions and custom flavors for special events.

 

Johnny Scoops, Wildwood

 

This veteran-owned ice cream shop is relocating to a larger space at the corner of Pacific and Maple avenues.

 

The new location will offer dine-in and takeout options, including breakfast and new menu items alongside their signature ice cream treats.

 

Mister Softee, Little Egg Harbor

 

A new Mister Softee location is opening at 605 Route 9 South in Little Egg Harbor.

 

In addition to their classic soft ice cream, this location will offer 32 flavors of hard ice cream and milkshakes with unique flavors like "Elvis Dream," featuring peanut butter and bananas mixed with cookies and cream ice cream.

 

Olive & Oak, Oceanport

 

Originally a charcuterie and catering business, Olive & Oak has opened its first café at 700 Oceanport Avenue.

 

The café offers coffee drinks and grab-and-go bites, positioning itself as a go-to spot for healthy, nutritious, and delicious options throughout the day.

 

They plan to host charcuterie-making classes in the future.

 

7 Brew Coffee, Brick

 

Brick Township has approved the construction of a new 7 Brew Coffee drive-through location within the shopping center housing Best Buy and Ross.

 

Known for serving home-brewed coffee and other drinks at rapid speed, the menu includes a variety of coffees, teas, energy drinks, and shakes.

 

With these exciting new additions, the New Jersey Shore's dining scene continues to thrive, offering residents and visitors a plethora of options to satisfy their culinary cravings.