Ocean County Hidden Gems: 5 Great Coffee Shops To Try

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Few things are more relaxing then sitting inside a cozy café and enjoying a delicious cup of coffee.

And we don't mean Starbucks or Dunkin'. We're talking about the number of great, locally-owned coffee shops that you can enjoy right here in Ocean County.

So next time you've got a hankering for a hot cup of joe, skip the Wawa lines and check out one of these five hidden gem coffee shops in Ocean County.

Charleston Coffee House

605 Route 539, New Egypt

A warm and inviting interior makes this outwardly unassuming New Egypt spot a great place to relax with a tasty brew. Aside from a variety of great specialty coffee and tea drinks, you can order pastries and smoothie bowls. The shop is connected to an All Star Bagel, too, so get a bagel while you're at it. On top of everything else: the baristas are always friendly and welcoming.

Divi Tree Coffee

2615 Bridge Ave., Point Pleasant Borough

The small parking lot is always full at this café and after ordering a drink here you'll see why. This cozy, family-owned spot has great monthly drink specials (their spring iced matcha latte with vanilla cold foam is delicious) and food options too. You can grab a bag of their coffee blends too, and have it ground to your liking.

Perk Café

333 Route 9, Bayville

While this coffee shop is currently closed for the spring and doesn't yet have a reopening date, we're eagerly awaiting its return. It's a great place to stop in this busy Bayville plaza to sit and relax. They always have fun and unique specials. Here's hoping it reopens sooner rather than later!

Revolutionary Lounge & Café

1256 Indian Head Road, Toms River

Rebellion is key here with their revolution-inspired specialty drink names, which come with a ton of great, unique flavor combos. This is a great option for those looking for vegetarian and vegan options, as their food menu fits plenty of lifestyles.

How You Brewin

8 N. Long Beach Blvd., Surf City & 14 W. 19th St., Barnegat Light

When you're on LBI, there's no place better to stop for some coffee than How You Brewin. Cool off from a hot summer day with their nitro cold brew or any other delicious iced drinks. Surf City offers a full-service coffeehouse with food, while Barnegat Light has a cozy coffee bar experience.