The Best Coffee Shops in Asbury Park
Coffee in Asbury Park tends to shape the day. It happens before a beach walk, after a workout, or on the way to nowhere in particular. The scene here isn’t flashy or trend-driven, but it’s genuinely strong. The kind of places people return to weekly.
This guide is a short, honest list. Where we actually go, what’s worth ordering, and the feeling each stop brings. Not a directory of everything with a chalkboard sign.
Best Coffee Shops in Asbury Park
Goldrush
Style: Specialty lattes with Middle Eastern accents · Neighborhood: 719 Bangs Ave, downtown Asbury Park
Goldrush is one of those places that feels part of the town’s rhythm. It’s consistently busy with a mix of regulars, weekend visitors, and people stopping in before heading toward the beach. The specialty lattes lean Middle Eastern (baklava, black sesame), and the small-batch bakery items are worth showing up for.
Good to know: Closed Wednesdays. Grab your baked goods early on the days they’re open. The case moves fast.
What to Order:
- Egyptian Baklava Latte: lightly spiced, subtly sweet, and the reason people talk about Goldrush
- Black Sesame Latte: the sleeper pick
- Chocolate Chip Cookie: the pastry that goes fast
Makana’s
Style: Hawaiian-influenced coffee and healthy eats · Neighborhood: 609 Cookman Ave, downtown Asbury Park
Makana’s brings a real Hawaiian influence to the Asbury Park coffee scene, which makes it feel refreshingly different from the usual shore spots. Owner Jaerene Medeiros grew up in Hawaii, and the menu shows it. Ube shows up across drinks and pastries, macadamia nut cold foam is a house favorite, and matcha is treated with real care.
If you want a coffee stop that’s also a light lunch, this is the one.
What to Order:
- Nutty Hawaiian: espresso with macadamia nut cold foam
- OohBaby!: espresso with ube and whole milk
- Cookie Girl: espresso, caramel, almond milk, salted caramel foam
- Local Girl Wrap: Portuguese sausage flown in from Hawaii; filling and satisfying
Offshore Coffee Co. (Convention Hall)
Style: Boardwalk coffee, third-wave beans · Neighborhood: Inside Convention Hall’s Grand Arcade, 1300 Ocean Ave N
Offshore Coffee opened its Asbury Park location inside Convention Hall in spring 2025, joining the existing Long Branch and Belmar shops. It’s effectively the boardwalk coffee stop and a strong one. Handcrafted espresso, real pastries, and the shortest walk in town from the ocean to a proper cortado.
Grab-and-go by design, but the coffee holds up if you want to sit inside for a beat.
What to Order:
- Iced Maple Honey Latte: smooth, lightly sweet, and especially good on warm mornings
- Jadis Matcha: cinnamon and honey matcha latte
- Cold brew for the beach walk
Rook Coffee Roasters
Style: Regional NJ roaster, order-on-app and walk-up · Neighborhood: Multiple locations across Monmouth County
Rook is the Central Jersey coffee everyone in Monmouth County knows. They roast their own beans in Long Branch and use micro-lots to keep the quality up, which puts them in a different tier from most regional chains. The order-ahead app makes them the fastest coffee stop in the area, which matters on a summer morning when everywhere else has a line.
What to Order:
- Cinnamon Vanilla Coldbrew
On Our Radar
New coffee arrivals to Asbury Park have been quiet so far in 2026. When something opens worth watching, we’ll add it here.
Best Time to Visit Asbury Park
Summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day). Every coffee shop in this guide is at its busiest. Expect a line at Goldrush by 9am on summer Saturdays. Grab beach-day coffee earlier or head to Rook’s drive-through.
The Sweet Spot (May, early June, September, October). The best time to actually sit down with a cortado and a book. Lines thin out, patios open up, and the coffee shops feel like themselves again.
Late Fall and Winter (November through April). Quiet mornings. All of the shops in this guide stay open year-round. Makana’s on a slow winter morning is one of the quiet pleasures of the season.
Keep Exploring Asbury Park
Now that you’ve found your coffee stop, 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
- Best Brunch in Asbury Park
- Best Things to Do in Asbury Park
- Asbury Park Beach Guide: Badges, Parking & What to Know
At a Glance
Best specialty latte: Goldrush (Egyptian Baklava) Best Hawaiian-influenced coffee: Makana’s Best boardwalk coffee: Offshore Coffee Co. Best drive-through: Rook Coffee Roasters Best coffee-and-a-light-lunch: Makana’s Best pastries: Goldrush Best beach-day grab-and-go: Offshore Coffee Co.
Asbury Park Coffee Shops by Style
Specialty lattes: Goldrush, Makana’s Boardwalk location: Offshore Coffee Co. Downtown locations: Goldrush, Makana’s Drive-through: Rook Coffee Roasters Hawaiian-influenced: Makana’s Middle Eastern-influenced: Goldrush
Frequently Asked Questions About Coffee in Asbury Park
What is the best coffee shop in Asbury Park?
Goldrush is our top pick for a specialty latte with a pastry to match. Makana’s is the best if you want something different from the usual shore coffee shop. Offshore Coffee Co. is the boardwalk stop, and Rook is the fastest drive-through option in the area.
Which Asbury Park coffee shop is on the boardwalk?
Offshore Coffee Co., inside Convention Hall’s Grand Arcade at 1300 Ocean Ave N, is the boardwalk coffee stop. It’s a short walk from the ocean to a handcrafted espresso.
Which Asbury Park coffee shops have space to sit and stay?
Goldrush and Makana’s both offer indoor seating that works for a slow morning. Weekend mornings fill up quickly, so weekday mornings are dramatically better if you want a table.
Where can I get matcha in Asbury Park?
Makana’s is the standout for matcha in Asbury Park. Owner Jaerene Medeiros brings a Hawaiian sensibility to the drink, and it shows.
Where can I get cold brew in Asbury Park?
Rook is the fastest cold brew stop. Offshore also does a strong one, and it’s the boardwalk pick if you’re headed to the beach.
Are there any dog-friendly coffee shops in Asbury Park?
Goldrush and Makana’s both welcome dogs on their outdoor seating during warm weather.
What time do Asbury Park coffee shops open?
Rook opens earliest, typically at 6am. Offshore opens with Convention Hall in the morning. Goldrush and Makana’s open at 8am. Note: Goldrush is closed on Wednesdays.
Is Rook Coffee in Asbury Park?
Rook has locations throughout Monmouth County, including nearby Long Branch, Ocean Township, and Eatontown. It’s a Jersey Shore staple worth knowing about even if you’re used to third-wave specialty shops.
Have an Asbury Park coffee shop we should know about? Send it to [email protected]. We refresh this list quarterly.
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