The next time you visit the New Jersey shore in the Asbury Park, Avon-by-the-Sea, Belmar, and Bradley Beach area, you might want to try out one of the restaurants below offering vegan food. Enjoy!
Asbury Park
Cookman Creamery
http://www.cookmancreamery.com/
711 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 361-5215
Ice cream parlor. Cookman Creamery crafts delicious ice cream flavors from local ingredients. The creamery also makes a variety of pies, cakes, and cookies. Vegan ice cream options are made with coconut cream, agave, and brown rice syrup. Flavors include Bourbon Maple Pecan, Rosemary Maple Beet, Mexican Hot Chocolate, and AP Chocolate Stout.
Hours vary seasonally; call ahead
Counter service
vegan options
take-out, catering
VISA/MC/DISC, $
Crust & Crumble Pizzeria
http://www.crustandcrumble.com/
658 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 776-7767
Pizzeria. Crust & Crumble is an authentic pizzeria at the Jersey shore. Their separate vegan menu features subs, pastas, and pizzas with both vegan cheese and vegan mock meats. Try vegan sandwiches like the Cali ‘Chicken,’ Sausage & Pepper, or ‘Meatball’ Hero. Portions are quite generous so come hungry! Crust & Crumble is located inside the Shoppes at the Arcade.
Open Wednesday through Monday for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesday
Full service
vegan options
take-out, delivery, catering
VISA/MC/DISC, $-$$$
Purple Glaze
http://www.purpleglazedonuts.com/
516 Summerfield Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 361-5308
Bakery. Offers hand-crafted vegan vanilla and chocolate cake donuts with numerous vegan toppings.
Open Wednesday through Monday for breakfast and lunch. Closed Tuesday
Counter service
take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $
Twisted Tree Café
http://www.twistedtreecafe.com/
609 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 775-2633
Coffeehouse/café. If you’re near the New Jersey shore, then you must pay a visit to the Twisted Tree Café! Menu items include the Tofu Meatball Wrap, Soy Chicken Salad Sandwich, and Focaccia Melt. They have homemade baked goods such as vegan cookies, brownies, and muffins; enjoy your dessert with a cup of coffee that includes your choice of soy, rice, almond, oat, hazelnut, or hemp milk. The Twisted Tree Café strongly supports the arts in their community. They feature the works of local photographers and artists on their walls and local musicians play live music on weekends.
Open Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday for lunch and dinner. Open Friday and Saturday for lunch and dinner through late night. Closed Monday and Tuesday
Limited service
vegan options
take-out, smoothies, soymilk, espresso
VISA/MC, $-$$
Avon-by-the-Sea
··From Seed to Sprout
https://www.seedtosproutnj.com/
410 Main St., Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717
(732) 774-7333
Vegan/organic/raw foods/juice bar. From Seed to Sprout offers organic, whole foods that are made from scratch, including their own coconut milk. They use spelt flour or sprouted grain bread to maintain a gluten-free environment. They strictly use agave nectar for any sweetening. The restaurant has raw options, and a raw food cleanse program. Favorite menu items include Raw Eggnog Cheesecake, Foccacia, Sesame Miso Marinated Tempeh, Ginger Gelato, and Kelp Noodles. They are known for their fantastic Sunday brunches, featuring Chick Pea Frittata, Cashew Battered French Toast, Blueberry Spelt Pancakes, and Tofu Rancheros. Reservations are required for Thursday’s dinner. The restaurant is closed between lunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours.
Open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Closed Monday
Full service
take-out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, espresso/cappuccino
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$
Belmar
··Kaya’s Kitchen
http://kayaskitchenbelmar.com/
1000 Main St., Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 280-1141
Vegan/natural foods. This vegan restaurant features an international menu with choices like French onion soup, Oriental sesame salad, tacos, and falafel. If you’re in the mood for some good ol’ American food, try the vegetarian meatloaf with mashed potatoes and vegan gravy or seitan steak also served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. There are also blackboard specials every night that include vegan desserts. Kaya’s is located at the corner of 10th & Main.
Open daily for lunch and dinner
Full service
vegan options
take-out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, special beverages, BYOB
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$-$$$
·Playa Bowls
http://playabowls.com/
803 Ocean Ave., Belmar, NJ 07719
(732) 556-6897
Vegetarian. Enjoy a wide variety of Acai bowls, fruit bowls, and smoothies. Leave out the honey and they can be made vegan.
Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Counter service
vegan options
take-out
VISA/MC/DISC, $
Bradley Beach
··Luna Verde
https://www.veganlunaverde.com/
400 Main St., Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
(732) 361-8180
Vegan/Mexican. Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine vegan style! Appetizers include guacamole, pico de gallo, nachos, and more. Also enjoy salads and soups, as well as tacos, burritos, fajitas, chimichangas, and tostadas (some filled with seitan or mushrooms). Dessert options include vegan flan and tres leches (vanilla cake with fluffy cream and strawberries).
Open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner. Closed Monday
Full service
vegan options
beer/wine, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC