Submitted by John on Sat, 08/21/2010 - 11:52am
Every Tuesday I drive along the northern portions of the Jersey Shore. Invariably, my last stop is to vist a couple of wine shops in Red Bank. And in between appointments, I head over to No Joe’s Café on Broad Street. I first encountered No Joe’s about a year ago as I needed a bite to eat to get me through the rest of my day. Ever since my first bowl of soup and Grilled Veggie Burger wrap, I have been hooked.
No Joe’s motto is “No Ordinary Joe and Joe Mama’s Soup-A-Rama.” How can you not walk into an eatery with that on its sign? Red Bank, filled with boutique shops, a number of wine stores and eclectic eateries, has been home to No Joe’s since 1993. Their breakfast and lunch menu features soups and a number of salads and sandwiches. I have had a number of their sandwiches and they seem to be made with an eye on delivering fresh and flavorful ingredients. And the menu suits all tastes as sandwiches range from a packed BLT to Grilled Portobello with various delights that feature goat cheese, fresh mozzarella and varying condiments such as pesto and chipotle mayo. Alfalfa sprouts even make an appearance on a sandwich or two.
As for their coffee, it’s delicious. I am a fan of the dark roasted Sledgehammer blend. They also have a slew of coffee house favorites ranging from espresso to café au lait and spiced chai. No Joe’s also offers a selection of beans to take home for home brewing. And if you want to indulge your sweet tooth, the pastry case at the register is difficult to ignore.
The staff of No Joe’s always seems to be in a good mood. And after working in the restaurant business for half of my career, I know always appearing to be in the best of spirits isn’t easy. Although they can be very busy at times, you will never feel rushed as No Joe’s serves as a safe haven during the lunch hour for folks that work in and around Red Bank. And for people like me that pass through once a week, it’s worth the stop every time.No Joe's Café
51 Broad Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
www.nojoescafe.com
732.530.4040
