Asbury Park’s Speakeatery Is Still Open, But Its Future Is Up In The Air

A legendary Asbury Park restaurant is currently for sale, and its future is up in the air. And had I known that Tuesday night, when I was up in Asbury for a show at the House of Independents, I probably would have swung in for a bite before the show, because you never know how long it'll be until you're back in Asbury.

New Jersey Has Seen A Few Big Closures Announced This Month

We've seen a small line of buisness closings hitting the Jersey Shore. Rooted announced earlier this month that they're closing this weekend; more on that here.

Even Kings Food Market announced this month that they're going to have to shut down some New Jersey locations.

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Now, a locally owned and locally operated sandwich shop announced that its future is a little murky, after being a staple in the Asbury Park Food Scene since 2012. If you're not familiar with The Speakeatery, you'll want to plan a trip for lunch or breakfast sooner rather than later.

The Speakeatery In Asbury Park, NJ, Announced It's Looking For A Buyer

The Speakeatery is known for its amazing sandwiches, which all have fun and quirky names like the Elliot Mess, which features roasted turkey, roast beef, Muenster cheese, arugula, roasted red peppers, tomato, coleslaw, cranberry aioli, and horseradish mayo served on an extra-soft pan-baked hero.

The owner took to Instagram this week to bring everyone an update on his beloved restaurant:

The Speakeatery is on the market, and the current owners are hoping someone can purchase the brand and keep it alive and thriving, so for now, the Speakeatery is still open and doing its thing.

Why Is The Speaketery Going Up On The Market?

And according to the owner, the reason the restaurant is on the market is simple: owning a restaurant takes up every waking (and non-waking) second of your life, and he's looking to focus on other things in his life. I can respect that.

How To Put An Offer In On The Speakeatery In Asbury Park, NJ

So, if you're looking to get your foot in the door of restaurant ownership, this may be the opportunity for you; just slide into the DM's of the Speakeatery on Instagram.