Toast Asbury Park Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "The atmosphere is quant and everyone seemed nice."
• "So adorably decorated inside - quaint and rustic with an upscale feel."
• "There was a shaded back patio that was cute and empty when we arrived after 9 AM."
• "Toast Asbury Park is an incredibly charming and delightful breakfast spot located just a few short blocks away from the picturesque beach."
• "The restaurant's atmosphere was both inviting and lively, with a diverse clientele ranging from families with young children to couples enjoying a romantic brunch."
• "Really nicely decorated inside with a darker setting that makes everything look really cool."
• "It has a nice atmosphere, cozy and warm, very welcoming."

Cons:

• "Very loud in the dining room, could barely have a conversation."
• "Overall the place was funky/dirty."
• "The noise level was unbearable."
• "The curtains hanging on the window adjacent to us were filthy and stained as well."
• "The place was fairly empty, but my sister and I were given a small booth in the rear near the bathrooms and a drafty door."
• "We could not even have a conversation across the table."
• "The churros are just weird (they are round and not long) and they are served straight burnt."

Service

Pros:

• "The bartenders were engaging, knowledgeable and served our guests with ease."
• "Service was fast and attentive."
• "The manager Sean made sure to go to each table and make sure everyone had what they needed."
• "The service was polite & welcoming."
• "The service was genuinely friendly."
• "Service was amazing. My waiter was so helpful and kind."
• "Every employee we interacted with was so pleasant."

Cons:

• "Service is slow."
• "The wait was crazy long, the ‘no wait’ app was about 30 minutes off."
• "The service was slow. We got a chicken wrap to go and we waited almost 15 minutes after we were done eating to get it."
• "Service here is horrible! We did not feel welcome."
• "Waiter was nowhere to be found."
• "The servers seemed annoyed as they wanted to leave."
• "The waitress never came to retrieve the check and my credit card, so we had to find her to pay the bill."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Great food with vegan options!"
• "Food was delicious."
• "They have the absolute best gluten free items I’ve ever had."
• "Food was excellent and they offered a nice selection of items to choose from, both passed items and stationary serving table items."
• "Terrific brunch spot! Loved the service, very fun and energetic."
• "The carrot cake pancake which was richly textured, perfectly spiced, and not overly sweet."
• "The food was amazing."

Cons:

• "Also, my latte was not a latte. It had no foam, it was watery."
• "Latte had no foam."
• "The tea water needs to be served hotter so the tea has a chance to become tea."
• "Overnight oats were bland as well."
• "Falafal was completely wrong and tasteless."
• "For all the hype, this place seriously didn't live up to my expectations. The food was average at best."
• "The lobster was tough and over cooked and it cost $32, which is a lot for something mediocre."

Value

Pros:

• "Very reasonable prices."
• "Great Sunday morning breakfast/brunch destination. Went for a lovely stoll thru Asbury over foot bridge in Ocean Grove. Good vibes."
• "Prices were good."
• "The prices are very inexpensive."
• "Price point was reasonable though."
• "Even pricing was good."
• "Portions were perfect for the price and the food doesn’t leave you feeling gross after."