Kava Coffee House — Restaurant in Howell Township

The rustic decor and quirky little design flourishes are fun, and perhaps give the impression of a better diner than this place can really be. It is designed for quick and easy meals (hence the drive thru window!), but it would be nice if the food one receives when sitting down was not presented with disposable utensils and clearly arriving straight from the microwave.

Likewise, the visual menu display does not in any way match the food's actual appearance. One of my group ordered a fish dish, and it arrived as three small pieces of breaded fish on a mountain of saucy pasta. Another ordered shakshuka, which came out as several vegetables drowned in sauce with fully done eggs floating on top, all in an obvious microwavable bowl. I'm not expecting a 3 Michelin stars experience here, but a little time on a conventional stovetop and a little more presentation would do a world of culinary good, here, and might perhaps match the promise of the quirky decor, the very pleasant staff and the mouthwatering dishes which appear on the visual slideshow next to the menu.

That said, the coffee is fantastic and the variety of crepes and waffles make this place a great quick stop for...

Stopped by here after shopping at another store that uses the Fivestars app. I've never used this app before, but it said I had a free coffee at Kava as a reward and it expires in 7 days. Being from out of town, I figured I'd swing by and get something small to eat as well. I went through the drive thru and they let me know the free coffee was only for regular brew, which was fine. I also ordered a bagel and cream cheese. They told me the total was $6.75 despite them knowing the coffee was free. After going to the window and asking why the total was so much (which I had to ask multiple times) he adjusted the price for the free coffee and charged me $4.61. I asked again as the bagel was listed at $3.50. Gave up and just paid the extra. I didn't get a receipt to see where the extra charge came from.

While it's not a lot of money, places that play games like this quickly lose...

Kava Coffee House, located on Route 9 in Howell, New Jersey, is arguably the hottest spot in Lakewood today. There’s something about the atmosphere at Kava that puts everyone at ease. The ambiance is comfortable and relaxed. The cozy fireplace, exposed brick walls, dark wood tables, and clever signage all make you want to kick off your shoes and unwind. The menu is certainly extensive. Some of its most intriguing items include penne a la vodka, fettuccini alfredo, and waffles with toppings. There is a wide selection of menu options for everyone taste buds! Best of all is Kava’s Open Bar, that’s available for simchas. From Iced Frappuccino’s to Hot & Cold strong Espressos, Kava has got you covered. Kava takes pride in being one of the premier Kosher Coffee Houses in the country! And if you're too lazy to get out of your car there is A drive through for your convenance (And...