{"id":175369,"date":"2025-03-03T21:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T02:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=175369"},"modified":"2025-03-03T17:52:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T22:52:13","slug":"healthy-food-jersey-shore-new-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/healthy-food-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Healthy Eating at the Jersey Shore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/healthy-food-jersey-shore-nj-2-800x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"healthy food jersey shore nj\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/healthy-food-jersey-shore-nj-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/healthy-food-jersey-shore-nj-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/healthy-food-jersey-shore-nj-2-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/healthy-food-jersey-shore-nj-2-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/healthy-food-jersey-shore-nj-2-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/healthy-food-jersey-shore-nj-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">eats<\/div><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Even though most people think of boardwalk fries and ice cream cones when thinking about food options at <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Jersey Shore<\/a>, there is also a vibrant selection of spots offering healthful choices. From farm-to-table to vegan to sans-inflammatory-ingredient-diet based options, there is something for everyone. While this list is by no means exhaustive, it is sure to get anyone started on the right foot. <strong>Read on for some great health-themed restaurants serving up flavor in a big way at the Jersey Shore.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-175375\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/healthy-food-Jersey-shore-nj-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"healthy food jersey shore nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/healthy-food-Jersey-shore-nj-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/healthy-food-Jersey-shore-nj-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/healthy-food-Jersey-shore-nj-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/healthy-food-Jersey-shore-nj-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/healthy-food-Jersey-shore-nj-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/healthy-food-Jersey-shore-nj-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/healthy-food-Jersey-shore-nj.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Asbury Park<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/juicebeach.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Juice Beach<\/a> | 701 Cookman Avenue<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juice Beach serves up a refreshing menu of smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and wellness shots crafted to fuel the day. Known for its three-day juice cleanse, this spot also features smoothie bowls and <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-vegan-ice-cream-jersey-shore-asbury-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vegan<\/a>-friendly snacks. Juice Beach is on a mission to make the world a healthier place, one day at a time, with a sip of its rainbow-colored variety of juices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>Read More: <\/i><em><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/healthy-food-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Guide to Healthy Eats in the Asbury Park Area<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.local130seafood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Local 130 Seafood<\/a> | 1305 Memorial Drive<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DDSPYTnvTkc\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DDSPYTnvTkc\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Local 130 Seafood (@local130seafood)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From ocean to table, Local 130 is dedicated to providing fresh, sustainable seafood sourced directly from local fishermen. The small storefront situated on Memorial Drive in Asbury Park serves up a variety of fresh fish, shellfish, prepared meals, and other specialty items. It also has same-day delivery when possible in Monmouth and Ocean Counties for orders placed before 12PM. While many fish suppliers engage in practices that are harmful to the fish population, Local 130 dedicates itself to just the opposite.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makanasnj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makana&#8217;s<\/a> | 609 Cookman Avenue<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flavors of Makana&#8217;s instantly transport visitors to the beautiful shores of Hawaii. Each dish is crafted with high-quality ingredients representative of the local flavors found all throughout the island, such as the loco moco, kalua pork sliders, or their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">musubis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whether it&#8217;s time for a delicious <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-bagel-shops-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">breakfast<\/a>, a nutritious lunch, or anything in between, Maka\u2019s has everyone covered.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/playabowls.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Playa Bowls<\/a> | Various Locations<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-169073\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/playa-bowls-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"playa bowls\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/playa-bowls-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/playa-bowls-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/playa-bowls-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/playa-bowls-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/playa-bowls-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/playa-bowls-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/playa-bowls.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playa Bowls, with locations across the country, is the original acai bowl shop that started on the Jersey Shore. There are two locations in Asbury Park: the downtown shop on 701 Cookman Avenue and, for <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/universal-beach-access-bill-jersey-shore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beachgoers<\/a>, a storefront at 1200 Ocean Avenue. Using the freshest, highest-quality ingredients, it serves healthy, delicious a\u00e7a\u00ed, pitaya, and coconut bowls and smoothies with sustainability and community in mind. There is even a special winter menu featuring peppermint and gingerbread flavors that, although served cool, will warm up anyone&#8217;s soul no matter what the forecast is.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/pulpasbury.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pulp<\/a> | 516 Summerfield Avenue<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just around the corner of the bustling downtown of Asbury Park is Pulp, a locally sourced sustainable cafe. Fresh, basic ingredients are baked, blended, and whipped into healthy treats that shine on the menu. It is the ultimate destination for smoothie and juice lovers looking for fresh and vibrant flavors. The vegan chili is also not to be missed, it is so popular that it is available year-round.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Avon-by-the-Sea<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavebistro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cave Bistro<\/a> | 515 Sylvania Avenue<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DD4qpPRpMjM\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DD4qpPRpMjM\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Cave\u0301 Bistro (@cave_bistro)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cav\u00e9 Bistro serves a 100% gluten-free, farm-to-table dining experience. Its menu features organic produce, grass-fed and pasture-raised meats, and fresh, wild-caught <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-seafood-restaurants-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seafood<\/a>. The restaurant also has a weekly service in small batches alongside the daily service if finding a convenient way to stay committed to health through food is a priority. Bonus: Check out the Instagram page for Chef Doug\u2019s insight into food and all things health related.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/seedtosproutnj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seed to Sprout<\/a> | 410 Main Street<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in Avon-by-the-Sea, Seed to Sprout is a vegan caf\u00e9 that has organic, plant-based dishes crafted from the freshest ingredients. Creative weekly specials include choices such as loaded kimchi fried rice and lemon red pepper lentil soup that is sure to warm anyone up during these winter months. The eclectic menu includes breakfast items, bowls, sandwiches, superfood smoothies, and fresh juices available for dine-in or takeout.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Belmar<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/kayaskitchenbelmar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaya\u2019s Kitchen<\/a> | 1000 Main Street<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGobvMOPAvV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGobvMOPAvV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Kaya&#8217;s Kitchen (@kayaskitchenbelmar)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The food served at Kaya\u2019s Kitchen is as poetic as the performers who regularly take the stage here, creating a vibrant atmosphere. The menu features <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/vegan-restaurants-jersey-shore-new-jersey-asbury-park-belmar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plant-based<\/a> dishes, including house classics like lentil loaf and BBQ seitan ribs, as well as a variety of salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Kaya\u2019s Kitchen is situated at the corner of 10th and Main in Belmar.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iamnourishedbynature.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nourished By Nature Smoothie + Cold Pressed Juice Shop<\/a> | 801 Main Street, Unit 1A<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re a &#8217;90s kid who jammed out to Naughty by Nature, it&#8217;s time to get down with a different kind of NBN \u2014 Nourished By Nature. Located on Main Street in Belmar amidst many other colorful shops, NBN provides healthy alternatives that are easy and accessible while promising to be absolutely delicious. If stopping by to try one of the cold-pressed juices or nut milkshakes is not on the schedule, it offers delivery for juices and cleanses throughout New Jersey and parts of New York and Pennsylvania.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Bradley Beach<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/veganlunaverde.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luna Verde<\/a> | 400 Main Street<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-175278\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo Credit: Luna Verde<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If learning more about vegan food is a goal, then a restaurant owned by <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/vegan-restaurants-jersey-shore-new-jersey-asbury-park-belmar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vegans<\/a> is a great place to start. The Hidalgo Family of Bradley Beach, owners of Luna Verde, share their love of delicious and homemade (vegan) Mexican food with all those who order their food for delivery or pickup. Instead of melted cheese on every dish, flavorful salsas and vegan sauces adorn the various dishes featured on the menu. Patrons should be sure to check Luna Verde\u2019s social media accounts for current operating hours and specials of the day. There is no dine-in option.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/bambooleafthaieatery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bamboo Leaf Thai Eatery<\/a> | 722\/724 Main Street<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the heart of Bradley Beach on Main Street is Bamboo Leaf Thai Eatery. A family-owned and operated establishment for over 25 years, it serves traditional Thai dishes, including favorites like Pad Thai, Panang Curry, and Drunken noodles \u201cpad kee mao.\u201d If planning to dine in, especially on a weekend, prepare for a wait, as it is very popular and has a small dining area.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Highlands<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jusorganic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J\u00dcS Organic<\/a> | 135 1st Avenue<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGiobrLgaYp\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGiobrLgaYp\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by JU\u0308S (@jusorganic)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">J\u00dcS Organic has been serving clean, organic, and natural foods and beverages in Atlantic Highlands, NJ since 2015. It serves bright and healthy breakfast options, snacks, light bites, and signature smoothies and juices, all served with a side of humor depicted on both the website and <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-instagrammable-locations-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> account. There is even a special menu for the budding healthy eaters who are not old enough to drive themselves to the store.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etalfinefood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Et al<\/a> | 300 Shore Drive<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If doing a happy dance for food is a requirement, Et al inspires it. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By Hand<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Scratch \u2014 w\/ Love<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not only the tagline; it is an ingredient in all of the dishes, so it is rumored. A cozy, well-appointed dining room welcomes visitors the moment the door opens to the restaurant, no matter the time of day. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the menu features smoothies and fresh juices, rice paper wraps flavored with julienne vegetables, avocado &amp; mango, and a myriad of salads packed with protein.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Manasquan<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mainstreetkit.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Main Street Kitchen<\/a> | 140 Main Street<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFGTUMsvfkd\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFGTUMsvfkd\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Main Street Kitchen (@mainstreetkitchen)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quaint cafe situated on Main Street in Manasquan, Main Street Kitchen serves <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-sandwich-shops-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sandwiches<\/a>, salads, soups, and grab-and-go choices. On the healthier side, all of the marinades, stocks, and sauces are made from scratch, so fresh flavors are the standard. Main Street also has 30 years\u2019 experience as caterers + full-service event planners and can work with clients throughout the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/monmouthhealthfoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monmouth Health Foods<\/a> | 181 Main Street<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With 10,000 different natural and organic products and supplements, Monmouth Health Foods has something for everyone. If a health journey is an unfamiliar experience, the store has wellness experts available to help with nutrition needs. The store also provides third-party information on different supplements so that anyone can make well-informed decisions. The store features a full-service grocery department, discounted vitamins, herbs, nutraceuticals, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Red Bank<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodkarmacafenj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Good Karma Cafe<\/a> | 17\u200b East Front Street<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good vibes and better eats make this cozy <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-coffee-shops-asbury-park-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">caf\u00e9<\/a> that serves up a fully plant-based menu packed with flavor and freshness a destination. From nourishing bowls to hearty wraps and energizing smoothies, every dish is crafted with care and a commitment to sustainability. For extra karma points, whenever possible the restaurant uses local and fair trade products.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodlifeorganickitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Good Life Organic Kitchen<\/a> | 60 Broad Street, Red Bank<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-175279\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey-1-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey-1-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/02\/black-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-new-jersey-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo Credit: Good Life<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This health-forward cafe serves up high-quality, non-GMO, and organic food and drink. It features smoothie bowls, cold-pressed juices, and wholesome meals that make clean eating both easy and crave-worthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchorganic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KITCH Organic<\/a> | 75 Leighton Avenue, Red Bank<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If fueling the body is a priority for a healthier and abundant life, then KITCH Organic is a go-to spot. All ingredients are 100% organic, free-range, <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/gluten-free-food-jersey-shore-asbury-park-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gluten<\/a>, wheat, and dairy-free. Whether it&#8217;s ordering in the restaurant or getting delivery, KITCH Organic makes clean eating feel like a breeze.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Shrewsbury<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearthlyburger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hearthly Burger<\/a> | 520 Broad Street<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEQc2_GPIO2\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEQc2_GPIO2\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by @hearthlyburger<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burgers, but make them sustainable, grass-fed, cage-free, and hormone and antibiotic-free. In between every bun is a regionally sourced product that promises to provide a combination of flavors from Virginia&#8217;s Shenandoah Valley, Rhode Island, Upstate New York, and Brooklyn. Patrons can pair a burger with cauliflower fries or dill pickles, and that\u2019s a meal that is as craveable as it is conscious.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetgreen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweetgreen<\/a> | 575 Broad Street<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweetgreen is a counter-serve chain specializing in organic salads + bowls. With locations all over the country originating in Washington DC, this location is nestled in between several major retailers in a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">modern-designed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strip mall off of Broad Street. A Sweetgreen experience means that the customer is at the heart of their own <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/food-trucks-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">food<\/a> experience, choosing from consciously raised chicken to plant forward options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Toms River<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceanorganicscafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ocean Organics Juice Bar + Cafe<\/a> | 570 Fischer Boulevard<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGqNrytxnaQ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGqNrytxnaQ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Ocean Organics \u2693\ufe0f (@oceanorganicsjuice)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since 2013, Ocean Organics has been serving fresh smoothies, smoothie bowls, yogurt parfaits, and other healthy breakfast and lunch items. The fries are air-fried, so indulge with less worry about trans fats being present. There is a variety of vegan options, including cashew cheese and jackfruit, and more herbal teas than London during high tea.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeygrow.com\/location\/toms-river\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Honeygrow<\/a> | 1201 Hooper Avenue, Suite A10<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honeygrow is a chain that is redefining what fast-casual means with fresh, wholesome ingredients and flavors that are both bold and courageous. At the Toms River location a diner can expect the same opportunity to customize a bowl or choose from a list of favorites such as the Sweet Soy Five Spice, the Buffalo Chicken Salad, or the Fruit and Granola from the Honeybar. Dining at honeygrow is always an experience full of <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/healthy-food-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">healthy<\/a> choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hdgrilltomsriver.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthy + Delicious<\/a> | 1861 Hooper Avenue<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGiw4dMxkX7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGiw4dMxkX7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Dine in &#8211; Pick up &#8211; Delivery (@healthyanddelicious)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tucked in the side of the Village Square strip mall, is a very unassuming doorway into a rustic and warm space that promises \u201cfood that tastes good and is better for you.\u201d Healthy + Delicious serves made-to-order meals such as a chicken avocado wrap, southwest salad, and a side of hummus and veggies. It also serves a variety of vegan juices to accompany all of the high-quality ingredients and flavors being served daily.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Wall<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/localurbankitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Local Urban Kitchen<\/a> | 1985 NJ-34 Suite A1A<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a second location in Point Pleasant Beach (closed for renovations at the moment), Local Urban Kitchen (LUK) is the true definition of a local, <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/alpaca-farms-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">farm<\/a>-to-table meets laid-back beach town spot. With a mission to provide a place for the community to eat that makes dining for every diet possible, LUK is committed to serving only the freshest organic ingredients that are transformed into hearty brunch plates and energizing smoothie bowls in its kitchen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/best-salads-hoboken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Salads in Hoboken: A Definitive List<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greensandgrains.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greens + Grains<\/a> | 1861 NJ-35 Unit 105<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGtCLZ_R8c3\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGtCLZ_R8c3\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Greens and Grains (@greensandgrains)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With several locations in <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/things-to-do-date-night-winter-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southern New Jersey<\/a> (Atlantic, Monmouth, and Camden counties), Greens + Grains is a go-to for those looking for a vegan, plant-based dining experience. 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