Rook Coffee

I’ve been coming here for years and receive exceptional service every visit! Today, I had a lot of questions about caffeine content in the products because of my pregnancy, and everyone answered my questions with the most enthusiasm. Keep up the amazing work, Wall!

The best cold brew in the world, hands down. It hits directly into the jersey soul and pulses through the veins. They never miss, it’s ALWAYS the perfect cup.

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 :) #realreviewseverything #coffee #cafe #newjersey #rookcoffee #foodie

I was in the area so stopped by this coffee shop! The inside was really clean and nice. The employees were so sweet! I ordered the Turkish coffee - it was excellent. Also picked up a little latte plush for my pup which he loved!

My friend and I decided to try out Rook on our day trip to Belmar Beach and it was absolutely amazing! I got the cinnamon vanilla style with almond milk and agave while she got the same cold brew but with oat milk and honey. Both were delicious and the flavor notes of the cold brew weren’t too overwhelming, but you could tell it was present. The cold brew itself is very good quality and is way better than Starbucks or Dunkin. The interior of the store is adorable and they even sell merchandise. I highly recommend if you’re in the area!

I visited this location for the first time today and received amazing service! Super chaotic time given it's the last weekend shopping day before Christmas and yet everyone couldn't have been sweeter and more accommodating.

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.

Heard that Emma Chamberlain has been here so we had to check it out. Although there's not a big selection, the coffee is really good! If you're a fan of flavors and sweet coffee this might not be the place for you. The coffee is simple and just cream and sugar can be added! They do have lattes but they don't have syrup. There's no seating and the inside is cramped, but you're able to watch the coffee being made and it comes out quickly!

Beans taste like they are roasted to perfection! Ample parking, quick and courteous service.

No espresso drinks. Coffee was not very good. Not sure why anyone would come here. Quality on par with Dunkin.

Still a favorite. Don't think anything with top the New Orleans coffee. Love the cute merchandise they have in store as well. Ordered up this cute coozie to keep my drink iced longer. Works great.

I have always been a fan of Rook's coffee, their granola bars and scones I enjoy as well. The coffee is typically on point. I usually go towards a medium or dark roast, each cup is brewed fresh. On my last visit I ordered a pumpkin style (I think that's what they call it) and I was disappointed. I'm not even sure what it tasted like. It wasn't coffee and it wasn't pumpkin or pumpkin spice, it was just weak overall. Live and learn, I'll stay away from that flavor going forward. The store itself is cool, with concrete flooring and very industrial style with lots of reclaimed wood and metal. Service for the most part is good, I'd love to know where they get all these hipster employees with various piercings and odd tattoos. To sum it up Rook has good coffee, sometimes the wait is a little longer than I'd like bc each cup is brewed fresh which is actually a good thing. Service can be a bit off at times but it's usually good overall. I am a fan of Rook and I recommend giving them a try and don't bother with that Starbucks across the street.

I love Rook's coffee it is very tasty. My go to there is the New Orleans Style Cold Brew with milk and sugar. It is like drinking a milkshake. Today I went with the Cinnamon Vanilla Clod Brew with milk, very flavorful.

So. I walk in to purchase a cup of coffee and they could not accommodate me. Oh sorry you must place your order online says the clerk. This is pickup only. Well Rook sorry for you too. Please continue shooting yourself in the foot with your dumber than dumb policies. In the mean time I'll frequent the many other coffee shops in the area that know how to run a business during this pandemic.

New Orleans cold brew speaks to my soul. Rook, you never disappoint. Amazing coffee! I moved to North Jersey and still use my tumbler daily! I'm sure Rook would do phenomenal up north, just a thought :)

The only complaint I will ever have is that their vanilla latte isn't available always. But an iced New Orleans is a great swap

Not sure whats happening but the last 4 or 5 times ive got my rook its been watery and thin, not the full bodied coffee I wait in line for. For years i swear by rook, but something's changed. Not sure if its the roasting process, water quality, or coffee bean quality has fluctuated. Really hoping it gets figured out. This used to only happen at big rook oakhurst, but we always went to the original shed location and it was always perfect there, then it started happening there too.

The coffee is great but I wasn't down to wait 15 minutes for a cold brew when there was no line. I'm not a regular and didn't have the app. Seems like they fill the orders sequentially regardless of whether they are mobile or in-person. Felt a little unfriendly to stand there for so long watching mobile orders fly when it would have taken just a few seconds to pour a cold brew.

Guys, come on. $5 for a cold brew I expect more than ice with a side of coffee. This legitimately gave me about 4 sips of coffee...

Love Rook!!! This place does get very crowded and a bit chaotic with the setup. However, their limited edition cold brew flavors are so worth the wait. They roast the beans with extracts for their limited edition flavors so you don't get ANY syrup taste to the coffee - which is extremely smooth. Right now they have Toffee and it's super tasty. I would highly recommend this place and they are blowing up - so must be doing something right. I got a Rook pin to put on my denim jacket because DUH - fashion. Also love that they seasonally switch out flavors. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

UNIQUE AND DELICIOUS COFFEE!!! Get the New Orleans style!!! As a foodie with some friends from Central Jersey, Rook Coffee has been a place that I've wanted to visit for a while. I followed a friend's recommendation and got the Cold Brew, New Orleans-style, with coconut milk and raw sugar. The coffee was absolutely delicious! The flavor is very unique and unlike anything I've ever had before. The coffee had the perfect ratio of creaminess and sweetness. I only wish they had a location closer to home!! If I am around the area again, I will definitely be stopping here.

I decided this summer to finally try the famous Jersey Shore coffee spot, Rook! Unfortunately I was a little underwhelmed; the menu didn't have as many options as I thought it would and you really had to know what you wanted since it was so busy. I ordered a Mocha Coldbrew with oatmilk and it was pretty good. All the baristas were really nice and the coffee shop was really clean and cute. I think it's a classic spot and always a go-to. I am interested to try it again.

Best coffee ordering experience I've had anywhere. It was my first time coming to any Rook location and although it was a busy Monday afternoon, the lady at the counter took the time to explain all the coffee options and what to expect from each one. I love coffee so it really helped me narrow down my options to what I actually ordered. I honestly don't remember what I ordered since it was a while back, but I remember it being the perfect afternoon pick-me-up without too much caffeine. I just had to write this place a great review. I wish we had a location in the North Jersey or Manhattan because I'd totally come back. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area!

Down here on vacation and Rook has some of the best coffee I ever had. Been coming here every morning!

Whenever we go to the store Rook is our go to for coffee! My fiancé is a huge fan of their cold brew and most recently got some of the refrigerated concentrate so that he can take it home and make it himself! Although I enjoy their decaf coffee and lattes, I am very sensitive to caffeine and was disappointed that their more popular mixes do not come in decaf. Rook also sells bagels that we have ordered and pretty good!

This is hands down the best coffee I've had in New Jersey. It is always fresh, and the employees care! I love all of the cold brews, and there are new ones all the time. You really can't go wrong with any cup of Rook coffee. And the bagels are delicious as well!

I was on n the neighborhood and needed a coffee. This was the last spot I could stop prior to the highway. I was immediately reminded why I don't go there anymore. I counted 8 people behind the counter and 4 people in a line just to order. Simply not worth the hassle

Store is clean but cluttered(box's of product in the open. The staff is great and friendly, answering any questions. The coffee if good, not worth the nearly 30 minute wait tho. Mobile app ordering seems to be the only way to be in and out

I have been going to Rook for the last 6 years and have never been disappointed. My coffee is always completed in a timely manner and tastes great.

App only ordering is nonsense, no one else does that. Usually, app usage is forced so they can mine people's personal data. LOL SO UH forget that, I'll go another local coffee shop for my bean juice. Addition in response to feedback: Thank you for your quick reply, it's really great to see companies monitoring their feedback. However, why can't I stop in, order, and then wait? That's what I did at the second coffee shop I went to (and many other establishments ), and it works great for everyone. Finally and most importantly "app forcing" definitely alienates those who care about how their data is managed. Your response mentioned why you are encouraging the app, however you did not address how users' data is managed, and why you don't allow in-person / phone ordering

I was between two coffee places in the area and I chose here because of the great reviews. First off, they don't have espresso or lattes. They have "latte style" which is really just concentrated coffee and not espresso. Not the same thing. Second, I got a baked good which was not fresh at all. Tasted like it had been sitting out for a while. Not sure what the hype is about this place unless you prefer words written on your cup over good food/coffee. Staff wasn't exactly helpful nor friendly. There's Other coffee in the area. Turnstile coffee was good and staff was very friendly.

Best coffee ever. And best staff ever. I love the text option that allows you to text your order to Rook and pick it up in 10 mins without waiting in line. My favorites are the Nicaragua and Bali. I love that you can get your brew with virtually any type of milk - skim, soy, almond, coconut, etc. I only wish they had more locations across the state!

Me and aunt Alice Love Love Love their mocha cold brew. With the coconut milk.. damn It's addictive so watch yourself

Best coffee ever. Best cold brew. Amazing baked goods. Awesome service. All around epic.

Best coffee ever! The store are run so well! And the owners are lovely and do a ton for the community! I love love love Rook! All of their offer is amazing! I ALWAYS bring my out of town guests to Rook! And they ALWAYS love it!

Had to create a yelp account to talk about how GREAT ROOK IS!!! I went there yesterday for my first time and I got the new orleans style cold brew. WOW, so delcious!! The Barista who helped me was adorably friendly and was making everyone laugh!!! Not gonna lie, the wait was long, but that is because of the amount of people in store and the amount of people ordering online. The overall experience was worth it! 10 out of 10 for me!

I have been dying to try Rook Coffee as I see it overpopulate my social media newsfeed; I had to see and taste what the craze was about! Well I fell in love over this holiday weekend and had Rook Coffee every morning on my weekend down the shore. A regular recommended a try the New Orleans style because she knows my style and she was dead on. It was the perfect dark roast blend as an iced coffee. I fell in love with New Orleans so I did not try anything else because it was perfect and everything I need in my morning. The staff is also thebomb.com. Everyone is so nice, happy, and patient. Coffee shops can be intimidating sometimes with their large selections and even directions (do I pour the milk or will you). Sometimes I feel rushed and judged. But at Rook the workers were so helpful and assisted in making the perfect coffee selection - they were a great start to my day! Now if only one would open up in North Jers?!

My favorite Jersey coffee spot. Strong and delicious cold brew. Great, friendly service.

Took 30 minutes for them to get me a drip coffee. Force you to use their app to order so unless you go there a lot you have no clue and obviously don't have their app. Why not just fill up my coffee so I don't wait for 30 mins, making the waiting area even more decried Ed? Coffee not great. Weak.

Love rook, hate this location. Ordering via app and there's a 15 minute ready time. Wait 15 more minutes after my order would've been ready in over-crowded small space and food that I ordered was sold to other customers that ordered in store after I arrived and my food was not longer available. Refund was given but when someone ordered food from a business that's available when ordering and when the customer arrives, they should be able to get their food. If you can't keep up with the volume, shut down the mobile app ordering until you can catch up.

Ordered a coffee through the app today. When I picked it up I provided my name and they handed me the wrong coffee, my name starts with a M and the coffee label started with an L that was handed to me. I did not realize this until after I left. I went back a couple hours later after I ran my errands and brought the incorrect cup with me and wanted to obtain the coffee I ordered. Their response was we can give you a 10% discount on the purchase of a new coffee. Really? You mess up an order, I have to go out of my way to attempt to get the correct order and that's the response?

This was my first time here. I had very high expectations after hearing all the praise about this place. I ordered a regular size New Orleans hot coffee. The service was professional. The coffee was fresh and hot. The taste was not a robust coffee and did not leave a lingering coffee taste more on the flat side. The price of $3 was fair for the quality. It was a step above the overrated Seattle chain. I will come back but I won't make a Special trip if I am not in the area.

If a Rook barista accidentally spilled hot coffee on me, causing a trip to the ER, I'd make the ambulance staff get me one for the ride. I first had this coffee in 2013 when I worked in Red Bank (Little Silver shop) and it was love and lust at first sip. It combines everything a coffee snob wants: quality coffee, good price and the vibe you'd expect. My only complaint, their world domination needs to get closer to my home - plz come to Point Pleasant! Go penguin.

Rook has a good product but it is complete chaos in the store. It is unclear where to order, where to stand, then where to pay. The service isn't great either. Due to these two issues: they are WAAAAAAAY overpriced. They need to set up clear lines so customers know where to stand. Management needs to remind the baristas to look up from making coffee and acknowledge customers standing in front of them. For the price, they should be able to provide MUCH better service and organization. I ONLY GO there if I have a lot of time to kill and want to be ignored.

Each cup is individually made so its always fresh. Ranges from Light style coffees to intense coffees such as New Orleans Chicory, Bali and Turkish (can you tell I like the intense dark roasts?) The only down side is that they dont have a seating area but I'm generally on the run regardless and consume my coffee on my way to my next destination anyway, so its really a non-issue. They have a wide variety of milk options - including almond milk which is my personal preference. I havent tried the baked goods or flat bagels - they have fig butter which totally intrigues me, but I can only talk about the coffee. I agree with another use who said I am now spoiled and Dunkin Donuts, Quick Check an other such coffee just no longer taste good.

Impressive! For the last few years I've made a point to stop by Rook every time I'm in the area. Their coffee is the BEST! I usually always get the New Orleans cold brew and have gotten a hot coffee maybe a handful of times, as well as their limited time Mint cold brew (delicious- please bring it back!!). The New Orleans cold brew. OMG. It is scrumptious. I can't even describe how good it is...I'm not exaggerating!! I've ordered it with all types of milks, Splenda, sugar, unsweetened...it's absolutely delectable any way you decide to take it! I've even ordered two large size at a time because it's so good, I can't stop myself from chugging it and I'm said when it's finished. Addicting! Today, I literally just left 10 mins ago, I have to elaborate on their customer service. I ordered a hot coffee after some help deciding on a roast/region. The barista, Mike, was patient and helpful. I went with a Guatemala with a Splenda and splash of half n half. My coffee ended up with just a liiiittle too much half and half for my liking. I debated for a second whether or not to ask for it to be remade (all hot coffees are pour over and made to order), or just deal with it. I decided to politely and apologetically ask them to fix it. Baristas Mike and Jamie were sooo nice about it. They even thanked me for letting them know the coffee wasn't made just the way I liked. Encouraging a customer to be satisfied with their order- that's excellent customer service! Awesome job Rook team at the Wall location! And as always- perfect, amazing coffee.

1. Wayyy overpriced. 2. No seating -- literally. If you consume your coffee there, you will have to stand. They do have a counter, though, to lean on if you want to hang out. 3. THEY add the milk and sugar.. I had to return the first cup because they over sweetened it. 4. No espresso, latte, or cappuccino. Really?? at a place that does nothing but coffee?? On second thought, maybe it's better this way, since, given the prices here, that would probably cost north of $ 6-7. 5. Confusing "order and pay" system...esp first thing in the morning. First you order from the barista, then you pay at the register, then you wait in a herd of people, then you are called, then you pick up coffee from barista, ....or, is it, first you pay at the register, then order...??? All this makes for a less than an ideal coffee place (I hesitate to call it a coffee house since there are no chairs) IMHO. Admittedly, the staff is very friendly, and the coffee is brewed to order and very good. But keep in mind that coffee awareness has dramatically increased in recent years in this country. Today you can get a really good cup of reasonably priced coffee at many places, most notably Wawa. I credit this largely with the advent of Starbucks. People realized that coffee can be so much more than the brown swill they were used to drinking at diners back in the day. Ok, I admit that this is better than Wawa's coffee, but it's NOT 3x as good - which is what the pricing would indicate. I can't justify the extra effort and spending this kind of $ for coffee to go (or drink standing), when you can just go to Wawa, or any number of other places, without mortgaging the house.

I went to this place on a whim and have become a regular customer the staff is always friendly the coffee is always delicious!! New Orleans blend for me

I love love love this place! They have a great variety, including decaf options. The staff really knows their coffee, and they are all incredibly friendly. The coffee is all pour over, which is amazing. I'm currently addicted to their pumpkin spice. Which has no added fake syrup flavors like other coffee places. It's all spices. They have a great variety of milks to choose from. Including non-dairy options. They also have carry regular white sugar and sugar in the raw. The service is fast and proficient. If you are on the go, you can even text your order ahead of time. They have bagels and scones available. I've never tried the scones but their bagels are pretty good! Would be a nice option to have it toasted. I prefer this store over the Ocean Township one, not for any other reason besides the convenience and the area.

Once you get the ordering procedure down, it goes smoothly. I really enjoyed my N.O. style chicory coffee and picked up some Sumatra beans to go. The problem is that there is so little space - nowhere to enjoy your java.

They offer many specialty coffee blends from all over the world like Nicaragua Sumatra New Orleans etc and they're all great. Each cup is made individually in front of you and everything is so robust and full of flavor. It's a little intimidating at first because you don't know exactly how it works and they're choices are all written on a blackboard but it's pretty cool. I guess what they do is change their available flavored on a daily basis. I cannot stress enough how good each cup is. The atmosphere is hipsterish like I came in the other day after hiking during the rain with my outer wear stuff on and the people with skinny jeans looked at me like I was a weirdo a little bit but I'm okay with that. One of the reviews said their branding is super cool and it is. You have to check it out and you will definitely not be disappointed!!! Really really good coffee. And the prices aren't bad either. I got 4 mediums for $11 bucks. The only negative is the order / pay system. You order it--then they make it and hand you your cups. Then you have to tell the cashier what you got and put your cups down. I would do it like order and pay at the same time--then take your cups. Again, this is the only negative.

Asked if they had tea.. Their response.. "this is rook." Well excuse me rook. Way to act like you're too good for the customer. You can't say "no, I'm sorry". Couldn't have been a more obnoxious answer. Yes I know I'm at rook. You guys also have iced tea, so excuse me I thought you might have hot tea. You should not have someone working for you that responds to customers questions like that. Disgusting.

Just to clarify back at you Gabi I know you get paid to do a positive spin on things when you get a bad review but again I just want to point out how people stand in line wasting time waiting for their coffee on any busy morning is there a sign up informing people of your bad practice of filling all the online mobile orders before they get to you again you walk in a store not knowing how many mobile apps are being filled in front of you could be 25 people or more on the mobile app not standing in line but are in front of you is that fair I would not stopped in if I knew that I was number 40 if you are going to do that it should show people where they stand in the mobile app hell you say your company is fair to everyone but that is a bunch of BS take care of the people standing in front of your employees in person first that is fair just because you can't figure out how to treat people fair shows no one has any real people skills so I am going to go where people serve you when in person your order is filled right away and the store does not let you stand there with stupid Unfair mobile app call Ins if your ok with wasting your time not knowing where in the hell you stand in time or place or number after you pay of course because of the poor policy and lack of customer service your are at the right place your time to rook coffee is not important Gabi again let's hear your paid spin why your company can't get its act together again please tell the customers in person why they can be standing in your store with nobody in front of them waiting 20 or so long mins with no updates of what the hell is going on with our coffee order or how long it's going to be go ahead Gabi it's to be fair to everyone right as you stated do you think that a good idea you know the answer that's NO but trying to spin a bad policy is bad customer service I am going to use local coffee shops that have the great customer service and that is to serve the people standing in front of them first haha can't I just get a dam cup of coffee is that so wrong again it's all about great customer service and this is not the place thanks everyone for listening and next time you are wasting your time reach out to customer service Gabi a Rook employee who sugar coats with a nice spin on a bad policy

GREAT COFFEE DO NOT GET ME WRONG!!! I AM A DIE HARD ROOK FAN. But, what's up with this location? Holy mismanagement! It took me 25 minutes to receive my coffee on this nice Sunday afternoon, 2 o'clock, not even the morning rush! Way too long to receive a cup of coffee. Also, way too small of a location. Rook, I love you, but you really messed up with your wall location.

I wasn't even planning on stopping by here, but I'm really really really glad that I did. The cafe is located in this strip mall, but has a huge sign that reads Rook with an owl-like logo, so you really can't miss it. As soon as you walk in, there is an unmistakable hipster vibe to this place. The signs are handwritten, the interior deco is all minimalistic, the color scheme is a beautiful black/white, and there are bar stands around the inside perimeter. There's one restroom, one line, and one entrance. They list out the steps on how to order coffee on the back wall next to the selection of coffees. I would say it was all straightforward and obvious to me, but the lady in front of me was definitely utilizing that information. They accept cash/credit/debit and you pay after you've ordered, not before. Also, I really like that they had free decals of the owl logo at the register! In terms of the actual coffee - DOPE AF!!! Arguably the best along the shore, and the closest I've had to authentic roasters in Princeton/NYC/Boston. The menu is really easy to understand too; they list all the different kinds of coffee origins (Ethiopian, Costa Rican etc..) under the headings mild, medium, dark, and cold brew, so you can be as specific as you want. I ordered the New Orleans cold brew with 50% half and half/50% 2% milk with agave nectar. Definitely the star of the show here, and what two other patrons behind me also ordered. The tart flavors of coffee PERFECTLY married the mild sweetness from the agave and the thickness from the h/h. It was delectable, satisfying, and new to say the least. They make it just the way you like it, and you can ask them to fix your order if you didn't like it (unheard of! for local roasters). Also, the coffee comes in two sizes, but the small is huge, so unless your stomach is a gas tank, I'd avoid the large. Come here if you need to get away from the crowds at the beach, need a morning/mid-day pick me up, or just want to experience the incredible flavors this cafe has to offer. I'm pretty sure no other venue in this area even offers New Orleans brews?? So, I rest my case.

Great little spot. Fast service. Quality coffee. Had the latte style dark roast with almond milk over ice. Fabulous. Highly recommend for coffee lovers looking for the real deal.

really rook? $5 for 3/4 a cup of coffee. if i get less milk i should get more cold brew, especially with the bigger size... does someone who orders it black get 1/2 a cup of coffee? makes no sense.