The Jersey Shore Girl Team 
Drum roll please, we now have the winners for the Best of Jersey Shore 2025 Awards! After weeks of voting and local businesses working hard for your support, we have finally closed the polls and have tallied the votes to see who has won the title, and of course the bragging rights, of being the “best” in town.
FYI – we do not pick winners or nominees, the winners are chosen by voting over the course of two weeks by our audience, and nominees are the same — nominated fully by our readers and audience. This list is entirely editorial and separate from our advertising partnerships. If you don’t see a category you think should be on here, please click here to fill our our form to suggest future categories. We cannot guarantee inclusion, but we truly appreciate your suggestions and our team will take them into consideration for 2026.
Winners – please note: an email will be going out with your virtual decal + link to use plus instructions on how to obtain your physical decal in the new year. Please email so we have your most up-to-date mailing address. Thank you and congratulations to all who were nominated!
Winners, feel free to save this decal to post on your social media (we’ll also be mailing them in the new year (1 decal per winner) — so reach out to [email protected] with a specific address if needed).
Best Acai Bowls and Smoothies: Playa Bowls
Best Activity/DIY Experience: Hot Sand
Best Asbury Music Venue: The Stone Pony
Best Bagels: Bagel Nook
Best Bakery: Mueller’s Bakery
Best Beach Bar: Low Dive
Best Boutique: Wanderlust Land + Sea
Best Brewery: AP Brewery
Best Brunch Spot: Maeberrie Market
Best BYOB Restaurant: CatBird
Best Cocktail: Lola’s
Best Coffee Cart: Zoffa’s
Best Coffee Shop: Steady Hand Cafe
Best Community Event: Asbury Pride
Best Dancing: Paradise
Best Dinner Spot: La Mondina
Best Dog-Friendly Spot: Kim Marie’s
Best Fitness Studio: Modern Pilates
Best Food Truck: Shore Good Eats n Treats
Best Hair Salon: Lock & Shade
Best Ice Cream Spot: Hoffman’s Ice Cream
Best Local Performer: Brian Kirk and the Jerks
Best New Business: Moondog Market
Best Quintessential Jersey Shore Bar: Bar A
Best Pizza at the Jersey Shore: Talula’s
Best Restaurant with an Ocean View: Watermark
Best Sandwiches: Joe Leone’s
Best Seafood Restaurant: Shrimp Box
Best Thrift/Consignment Shop: Rebel Supply Co.
Best Vegan Food: Cat’s Luck
Best Women-Owned Business: Asbury Park Sea Salt
Best Yoga Studio: Heatwave Hot Yoga
Congrats to all of the winners and to those who were nominated, and thank you to everyone who voted!
If your business is a winner or you love any of these businesses, make sure to share this article to spread the news. Our team will be in touch with the winners in the new year to send you your decal to display for all to see.
