Asbury Park Roastery is a long-standing New Jersey coffee company that focuses on providing freshly roasted, ethically sourced beans to the local community. Operating out of their 2nd Avenue shop, they offer a variety of organic and fair-trade single origins and signature blends. In addition to their coffee program, they provide a selection of loose-leaf teas and sustainable coffee accessories.
Ownership
The brand is independent and was founded by Alli Kennedy, who established the roastery to bring freshly roasted coffee to the Asbury Park community.
Founded
2007
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Asbury Park Roastery is known for being a staple of the Jersey Shore coffee scene, specializing in organic, fair-trade, and shade-grown coffees roasted locally at their 2nd Avenue location.
Sourcing countries
Costa Rica · Sumatra · Bali · Bolivia · Colombia · Ethiopia · Guatemala · Honduras · Brazil · Timor
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee from various international regions and emphasizes organic and fair-trade certifications. They do not publicly list specific farm or producer names for their offerings, focusing instead on the country of origin and roast profile. Their selection includes both single-origin coffees and proprietary blends.
Notable coffees
— 18 Anniversary Blend
— Colombia Medium Roast
— Cuban Espresso Roast
— Sumatra Organic Fair Trade
— Guatemala Organic
— Bali Organic
In the news
Recent news and media coverage about Asbury Park Roastery, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
Offshore Coffee Co. announced it is opening a new location in the Grand Arcade at Convention Hall on the Asbury Park boardwalk. The new shop replaces Asbury Park Roastery, which officially closed its doors in December 2024.
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-26. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand provides information on the country of origin and certifications for their coffees, they do not disclose specific farm or producer names on their website.
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