The Best Brunch Spots in Asbury Park
Looking for the best brunch in Asbury Park, NJ? Whether you’re here for the summer or just in for the day, these brunch spots are worth your time. The brunch scene has evolved. Expect chef-driven menus, farm-direct sourcing, and places where locals actually eat.
We’ve tried them all. This is a short list of the places we’d send a friend to, not a directory. Six spots, honestly picked.
Cardinal Provisions
Cuisine: Chef-driven American breakfast and lunch
Neighborhood: 513 Bangs Ave, downtown Asbury Park
Come here if you want a breakfast that turns into a two-hour Sunday.
Run by chefs Grace Crossman and Laura Brahn, who met working at Porta before opening Cardinal in 2016. Everything is made in-house: bread, hot sauce, pastries. The breakfast sandwich on house-baked focaccia has a real following, and for reason.
Weekend lines hit 45 minutes. Weekdays are dramatically easier. The blueberry skillet cake is the one people come back for. The gravlax with beet-horseradish cream cheese on an everything bagel is excellent. Check their Instagram for rotating sandwich specials.
Good to know: Strong vegan menu, and almost all baked goods are vegan. BYOB, so bring a bottle of champagne and ask the kitchen for mimosas with fresh-squeezed orange juice.
What to Order:
- Cacio e Pepe Scrambled Eggs
- The Breakfast Sandwich
- Blueberry Skillet Cake
- Gravlax with beet-horseradish cream cheese
513 Bangs Ave., Asbury Park, NJ
Talula’s
Cuisine: Wood-fired pizza brunch, natural wine · Neighborhood: 550 Cookman Ave, downtown Asbury Park
Come here if you want pizza for brunch and mean it.
Started with a backyard wood-burning oven. Husband-and-wife team Steve and Shanti Mignogna built it, experimented, then opened Talula’s with the hearth at its heart. Everything is made in-house: pickles, ferments, ice cream, and both dairy and vegan cheeses.
The sourdough crust is soft inside, charred outside. Beekeeper’s Lament (honey, hot pepper, ricotta) is what most people order. The mozzarella sticks are one of the more considered versions in town.
Good to know: Make reservations or expect to wait 30+ minutes on weekends. Strong vegan options and dedicated gluten-free Detroit-style pizzas.
What to Order:
- Beekeeper’s Lament
- Ham & Brie Pizza
- Mozzarella Sticks
- Ricotta & Honey Toast
550 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park, NJ
Pascal & Sabine
Cuisine: French brasserie brunch · Neighborhood: 601 Bangs Ave, downtown Asbury Park
Come here if you want a Sunday brunch that feels like you’ve left Asbury Park entirely.
French brasserie that gets the register right. Dark, intimate space with live jazz during Sunday brunch and beignets that arrive in a wax paper bag.
The duck confit eggs benedict is the signature. The warm lobster roll is butter-poached and worth ordering. The beignets come with house-made strawberry jam, arrive hot, covered in powdered sugar, and are impossible to share. The frites with house mustard sauce are the reason regulars keep coming back.
Good to know: Complimentary valet on Sundays. Reservations essential on weekends.
What to Order:
- Duck Confit Eggs Benedict
- Mushroom Tart
- Steak Frites with mustard sauce
601 Bangs Ave., Asbury Park, NJ
Reyla
Cuisine: Contemporary Mediterranean and Middle Eastern · Neighborhood: 603 Mattison Ave, downtown Asbury Park
Come here if you want a brunch table you build across, not down.
Contemporary Mediterranean and Middle Eastern from the team behind Barrio Costero. The brunch menu is thoughtful: mezze, grilled preparations, seasonal vegetables. Casual space downtown near Cookman, solid execution, strong pastry program.
Best experienced with three or four people so you can order across the menu.
Good to know: Reservations recommended. First-come tables available for smaller parties.
What to Order:
- Salatim
- Shakshuka
603 Mattison Ave., Asbury Park, NJ
AP Rooftop
Cuisine: Elevated American brunch with ocean views · Neighborhood: 1300 Ocean Ave, above Convention Hall on the boardwalk
Come here if you want the ocean to be the main course.
If you’re taking out-of-towners to brunch and want to impress, this is where you take them. The ocean views are unobstructed and the boardwalk views make you want to linger for hours. The biscuits and gravy are excellent.
Good to know: Reservations essential on summer weekends. Book at least a week ahead for a table with the best view.
What to Order:
- Biscuits and gravy
1300 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park, NJ
Frank’s Deli & Restaurant
Cuisine: Classic Jersey diner · Neighborhood: Memorial Dr. at Sunset Ave., Asbury Park
Come here if you want the real Jersey breakfast, not an interpretation of one.
Operating since 1965. Same space, unchanged interior. Featured on Bourdain’s New Jersey Food Trail. The pork roll sandwich is what everyone orders. It’s a Jersey thing, and Frank’s has been making it the same way for 60 years.
Good to know: Cash is helpful. Walk-in only. Weekend mornings pull a line but it moves quickly.
What to Order:
- Pork roll egg sandwich
- Proper diner coffee
Memorial Dr. at Sunset Ave., Asbury Park, NJ
On Our Radar
New brunch arrivals in Asbury Park have been quiet in 2026. When something opens worth a real recommendation, we’ll add it here.
Best Time to Visit Asbury Park
Summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day). Brunch is at its busiest and reservations are non-negotiable at Talula’s, Pascal & Sabine, and AP Rooftop. Cardinal’s weekend line stretches by 10am. Off-peak weekday brunches are dramatically easier.
The Sweet Spot (May, early June, September, October). The best time to actually enjoy a slow Sunday. Beach weather often lasts through September, brunch lines thin out, and the whole town feels calmer.
Late Fall and Winter (November through April). Brunch quiets down in the best way. Cardinal, Pascal & Sabine, Talula’s, Reyla, and Frank’s all stay open year-round. Pascal & Sabine on a January Sunday, with jazz and beignets, is one of the quiet pleasures of the season.
Keep Exploring Asbury Park
Now that you’ve found where to brunch, here’s everything else worth knowing before your weekend begins.
- A Weekend Guide to Asbury Park
- The Best Hotels in Asbury Park
- The Best Restaurants in Asbury Park
- The Best Coffee Shops in Asbury Park
- The Best Yoga Studios in Asbury Park
- Asbury Park Beach Guide: Badges, Parking & What to Know
At a Glance
Best chef-driven brunch: Cardinal Provisions
Best French brunch: Pascal & Sabine
Best Mediterranean brunch: Reyla
Best pizza brunch: Talula’s
Best ocean-view brunch: AP Rooftop
Best classic Jersey breakfast: Frank’s Deli
Best BYOB brunch: Cardinal Provisions (bring bubbles)
Best for a date: Pascal & Sabine
Best walk-in: Frank’s Deli
Asbury Park Brunch by Style
Chef-driven American: Cardinal Provisions
French brasserie: Pascal & Sabine
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern: Reyla
Wood-fired pizza brunch: Talula’s
Boardwalk / ocean view: AP Rooftop
Classic Jersey diner: Frank’s Deli
BYOB: Cardinal Provisions
Vegan-friendly: Cardinal Provisions, Talula’s
Gluten-free options: Talula’s
Reservations required (weekends): Talula’s, Pascal & Sabine, AP Rooftop
Walk-in only: Cardinal Provisions, Frank’s Deli
FAQ: Brunch in Asbury Park, NJ
Do I need reservations for brunch in Asbury Park?
Yes for Talula’s, Pascal & Sabine, and AP Rooftop on weekends. Cardinal, Frank’s, and Reyla are first-come, first-served, but expect a wait at Cardinal on weekends.
Best brunch for ocean views?
AP Rooftop. Unobstructed Atlantic views above Convention Hall, and the boardwalk views make you want to linger.
Best brunch for out-of-town visitors?
AP Rooftop for the views. Cardinal for the full downtown Asbury experience. Pascal & Sabine if you want to show off a Sunday brunch with live jazz.
Best weekday breakfast in Asbury Park?
Cardinal Provisions. Weekday mornings are dramatically easier than weekends, and the kitchen is at its most focused.
Best brunch pizza in Asbury Park?
Talula’s. Sourdough crust, creative toppings, strong vegan options, and dedicated gluten-free Detroit-style pies.
Best French brunch in Asbury Park?
Pascal & Sabine. Duck confit eggs benedict, beignets in a wax paper bag, house frites and mustard sauce, and Sunday live jazz.
Best gluten-free brunch options?
Talula’s makes dedicated GF Detroit-style pizzas. Cardinal’s menu has options that work.
Best vegan brunch in Asbury Park?
Cardinal Provisions has a strong vegan menu and most baked goods are vegan. Talula’s runs house-made vegan cheeses and rotates vegan pizza specials.
Best classic Jersey breakfast?
Frank’s Deli. Pork roll sandwich since 1965, unchanged interior, Bourdain-approved.
What time do Asbury Park brunch spots open?
Frank’s opens earliest, typically 6:30am. Cardinal opens at 8am. Talula’s, Reyla, and Pascal & Sabine open closer to 10am for weekend brunch. AP Rooftop opens with Convention Hall.
Where can I get mimosas in Asbury Park?
Cardinal is BYOB, so bring a bottle of champagne and ask for mimosas with fresh-squeezed orange juice. Pascal & Sabine, AP Rooftop, and Talula’s all have full bar programs with proper cocktails.
Are there brunch spots on the boardwalk in Asbury Park?
AP Rooftop, above Convention Hall at 1300 Ocean Ave, is the boardwalk brunch pick. Ocean views, biscuits and gravy, boozy brunch. Reservations essential in summer.
Looking for more Asbury Park recommendations? Check out our guide to the best coffee shops in Asbury Park, best restaurants in Asbury Park, or where to stay in Asbury Park.
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