Matcha lattes are just one of the flavorful drinks available at Hatch 44 Cafe in Bradley Beach. Photo: Gina Glazier

Hatch 44 Cafe in Bradley Beach

STYLE

Bright, airy eatery where a whimsically tropical vibe makes for an enchanting setting for breakfast, lunch and, most notably, brunch. Blocks from the beach, this is a great stop before hitting the sand or when taking a break from the midday sun.

THE SCOOP

With a focus on home cooking, this family-owned and -operated eatery specializes in high-quality coffee, inventive morning and midday meals with a Latin twist, and gluten-free and vegan options.

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THE MENU

Morning favorites include a spicy avocado toast made with feta cheese, sunny-side-up eggs and sriracha mayo, and the Jamn’ Toast, mascarpone-stuffed challah dipped in cinnamon-vanilla batter, fried and topped with guava jam and granola. The Fiesta scramble also hits the marks with three scrambled eggs, chorizo, Monterey Jack, jalapeños, pickled radish, avocado and fresh cilantro.

Lunch must-tries include the open-face Brunchin’ Burger, made with Taylor ham, sweet plantains, sunny-side-up egg and avocado, and the Hatchatarian all-veggie panini, featuring grilled eggplant, fried tomatoes and garlic mayo.

HEADS UP

Hatch 44 also has a location in Metuchen and is a BYO establishment. A children’s menu is available.

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