Back In Time Cafe

4.7 ( 141 reviews )
Checking... 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
TRAIN STATION, 615 Main St, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720, United States
+1 732-776-9050

Back In Time Cafe, located at the quaint Bradley Beach train station, offers a delightful dining experience that truly transports you to a nostalgic era. This charming café seamlessly blends classic aesthetics with a modern menu. Customers rave about the warm and friendly atmosphere, with staff who go out of their way to ensure a pleasant visit, especially for those racing to catch trains.

Reviewers frequently highlight the signature “Sunshine Sandwich,” a simple yet incredibly delicious option that will leave you wanting more. The café is not just about sandwiches; it boasts an array of breakfast and lunch offerings that are made with fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection. Patrons have fallen in love with their flaky pastries and exceptional chocolate chip cookies, reinforcing Back In Time Cafe’s status as a local gem.

Convenient outdoor seating enhances the experience, allowing diners to enjoy their meals amidst the sounds of train travel. With a pet-friendly policy, it welcomes all, making it an ideal stop for everyone. Whether you're a commuting local or a visitor, Back In Time Cafe invites you to pause and savor the flavors of yesteryear.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Has live music
    • Has live performances
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • On-site parking
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Back In Time Cafe

Daniel James Petraitis
Jun 29,2025
A very nice, quaint little cafe, with outdoor seating nestled right in the middle of Bradley Beach train station station that was made to look like it did in the olden days hence the name back in time cafe
Rima Samman
Jun 7,2025
The staff here is always so kind and friendly (especially when half the time I'm in a rush to catch the train). The food is soooooo good. Especially their "sunshine sandwich." It's just delicious! I literally go out of my way to go to this train station instead of the one by me for my morning commute, just so I can stop in. Highly recommend them.
Sean Perry
May 28,2025
A great spot for a really good breakfast or lunch! Super dog friendly as well! They also have one of my favorite chocolate chip cookies around.
Really Useful
Apr 30,2025
The food was fantastic!! Fresh ingredients cooked to an optimal level. Simple ‘Sunshine Sandwich” was unexpectedly delicious. It is at a train station, where Armtrak is running in the background but the old waiting lounge was converted into this bakery/diner/cafe with seating outside. The portion is not huge compared with all the book in Bradley Beach or Asbury Park. It was just wonderful.
Zhendong Zhao
Apr 19,2025
My egg sandwich was delicious! People are friendly and the owner greets everyone dining in. I also love their fried potatoes. Service here is great the price is reasonable. I desire lu will be back next time I’m around Bradley beach.
Ilyssa Estigarribia
Mar 27,2025
Went here for breakfast and am glad I did! I had the sunshine sandwich and it was delicious! My friends had the waffle sandwich and they really enjoyed it!! We are planning our next visit back. The service was good, just a bit slow but the server was very friendly. Free parking at the train station too so that is great.
Maryann Lockwood
Mar 24,2025
Just had breakfast there yesterday. Everything was absolutely delicious & the service was wonderful. The whole atmosphere made it very relaxing experience.
Karen D
Mar 7,2025
Free parking, in train station. The service was slow, but very nice staff. I had the waffle sandwich special. A friend had the sunshine sandwich. Both were delicious, would definitely recommend. Reasonable price for really good food.

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