Rook Coffee

Was in New Jersey for 10 days and this was by far the friendliest staff we encountered. She was very helpful and informative. My daughter loved the iced coffee and I got a mocha. If you want good coffee with a lot of flavor and not all the frufu stuff come here. Would recommend.

After attending my mandatory CA Meeting (Coffeeholics Anonymous) in Belmar I decided there is no time like the present to take control of my life. I will no longer be shackled by the beliefs of those who feel it is not OK to use espresso shots as a chaser to down a handful of crunchy single origin coffee beans. Therefore I used my twitchy google fingers to find the nearest brown watering hole and stumbled upon Rook. After opening the door I entered this quaint fast paced cafe and realized I was in heavens lobby. Options Options Options is the name of the game here with coffee taps protruding from the back wall like Pinocchio’s noses.

The atmosphere is tight bright and airy like I prefer in a mate. I had the coffee options explained to me and was impressed with the concise but appealing descriptions given by the barista. I chose the Bali and another of the Sumatra brew for backup (no cream no sugar) and what a tantalizing SINsation this was. The coffee did not blow my face off…but it was very good overall. Certainly no comparison and leagues above the places that rhyme with “Starsucks” and “Pumpkin Go Nuts”. I also may or may not have owned a few cafes in my past and have a greater appreciation for “the bean” than the regular Joe.

It was a quick visit and it didn’t strike me as a place to hang (not sure there was seating or any food items beyond small snacks) but just order ahead and walk in to find your quick fix waiting. You’ll be equally as happy walking in and placing your order on site based on the descriptions of what’s drippin’. Don’t miss the nice little merch and whole bean coffee display area around the bend. I’d revisit again after my next meeting and so should you. Follow along on my journey as I travel the states in my coffee truck and review everything…damn near everywhere. @realreviewseverything coming to TikTok as soon as I recover from this caffeinated stupor :)

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Hands down THE best coffee around. I stop in every single day on my way to work. The staff is incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable. The coffee speaks for itself. You won’t find any Starbucks Frappuccino here, just an incredible quality cup of coffee.

This place was PACKED around 10am, the employees handled it like a dream and thankfully no one gave them a hard time that I could tell. I didn’t realize that they don’t do espresso, only drip coffee - a warning to people wanting a latte!

Strawberry Mocha is TRULY the best drink from here. I love this location because the coffee made here is great and the service is friendly!

The best cold brew around! I always like to say that Rook coffee is for the real coffee lovers. You won’t find any fancy syrups like other brands. Just strong coffee, great flavor, and excellent service!

During the summer time (especially on weekends),
I highly recommend ordering ahead of time on the app. There’s also an option to provide “special instructions” and I use this feature to describe exactly how I want my order and adjust modifications as needed.

This is my favorite Rook location, you guys are always doing your best to serve customers with quality coffee, and it shows.

Good coffee. A bit strong but doesn’t taste like flavor syrups like Starbucks coffees. Could use more variety of flavors, food and coffee options such as cappuccinos and bagels and guest seating but if you want to order simple coffee online and go then this is the place for you.

Super busy, super loud. Cafe area was closed for COVID but they were hustlin to get online orders done.

The best coffee. So thankful a local gave me the hook up. We go every time I'm in town from PA. Sometimes I even get a care package. ❤

Love this place always friendly staff, always good coffee