First-of-its-kind cafe in Ocean County ‘brews’ hope for those in recovery Jen Ursillo Published: August 15, 2025 Brew Grounds Cafe opened in Toms River in May, offering a social place for people who are in recovery to find resources and socialize (Brew Grounds Cafe)

☕ A recovery cafe in NJ is the first one of its kind in New Jersey

☕ The idea is to enjoy coffee and conversation in a relaxed, social setting

☕ Those in any form of recovery are welcome to come, chat, and find resources

TOMS RIVER — New Jersey’s first recovery café opened in Ocean County in May.

The Brew Grounds Café (Building Recovery Empowering Wellness) offers a place for people who are in any form of recovery, ranging from alcoholism to drug addiction, to find resources and a place to visit with others who

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