Asbury Park Landmark Hangout Now Luxury Condos as the Inkwell Lofts Seek to Tie Project to History and Nostalgia

A new condo development rises where the storied Inkwell Coffee House once stood, with a café nod to its past.

Long Branch, NJ — A nearly six-decade-old Jersey Shore gathering place has given way to a new luxury condo development, as The Inkwell Lofts opens on the former site of the iconic Inkwell Coffee House in Long Branch’s West End.

The 22-unit project at 665 Second Avenue will mark its grand opening April 16, bringing modern residences and a new café to a location long associated with the area’s music, arts, and late-night culture.