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The Downstairs Kitchen Food with a Purpose. The Downstairs Kitchen is a New Jersey non-profit company, Bakery, Sandwiches, Catering, and Special Events.

Building the community through fellowship and delicious food.

This Tuesday was Cheesesteak Day at Market Street Mission with Chef Dino and the TDK Staff. We love our Tuesdays❤️
10/14/2026

This Tuesday was Cheesesteak Day at Market Street Mission with Chef Dino and the TDK Staff. We love our Tuesdays❤️

New Pastry this October! Head on over to A Cup of Literature | Lifestyle Cafe on Cookman Avenue in AP to try our Brown ...
10/13/2026

New Pastry this October! Head on over to A Cup of Literature | Lifestyle Cafe on Cookman Avenue in AP to try our Brown Butter Miso Roasted Pear Scone. Cozy, buttery and a little unexpected. Made with slow roasted Bosc pears, nutty brown butter and a touch of white miso for that perfect sweet-salt balance + toasted almonds and a sesame seed sprinkle. Rustic, tender and not too sweet. Everything we love about fall baking with a little twist.

Tuesday’s at Market street Mission with Chef Dino and TDK volunteer, Mick Wanamaker! Made lunch for 25 and prepped thi...
10/06/2026

Tuesday’s at Market street Mission with Chef Dino and TDK volunteer, Mick Wanamaker! Made lunch for 25 and prepped this beef & veggie stew for dinner.

We are truly blessed with wonderful fresh produce from Farmer John and our friends over at the Olin Street Co-op! Tuesd...
09/29/2026

We are truly blessed with wonderful fresh produce from Farmer John and our friends over at the Olin Street Co-op! Tuesday is our volunteer day with Chef Dino over at Market Street Mission in Asbury Park. We love our farm fresh chopped basket - turning this into Chicken with roasted a Poblano peppers, corn, fresh garlic sauce. Taking all the greens and sautéing with the fresh herbs & garlic. And roasted potatoes with butternut squash. A million hugs and thank you’s to Amy and her team and Cathy for dropping off each week❤️❤️

Deliveries done for the morning - picked up a few books for weekend reading and Julia A Cup of Literature | Lifestyle Ca...
09/25/2026

Deliveries done for the morning - picked up a few books for weekend reading and Julia A Cup of Literature | Lifestyle Cafe made me this delicious apple pie iced latte - thank you! Try it with our Apple Pie Caramel Coffeecake. If you’re into Fall flavors we’ve got you covered - today’s delivery also had DF Pumpkin Muffins / Ginger Pear Scones with a Ginger syrup glaze and our classic Blueberry Muffins. ❤️

BBQ DINNER CANCELEDDue to the rain and high winds forecast for this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to canc...
09/23/2026

BBQ DINNER CANCELED

Due to the rain and high winds forecast for this weekend, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our BBQ Dinner scheduled for Saturday, September 26. The safety and comfort of our guests, volunteers, and everyone involved are our priority.We are incredibly grateful for your continued support of The Downstairs Kitchen and our Food with a Purpose mission. Thank you for understanding, and stay tuned for future events! The Downstairs Kitchen ❤️

Hello Autumn! Our Salted Maple pecan Banana Bread pairs nicely with A Cup of Literature | Lifestyle Cafe Fall Drink Spec...
09/22/2026

Hello Autumn! Our Salted Maple pecan Banana Bread pairs nicely with A Cup of Literature | Lifestyle Cafe Fall Drink Special - Banana Latte. Stop in today and check out the new drink specials and grab a freshly baked pastry😊

Try our Chicken Milanese Sandwich - crispy Parmesan Crusted Cutlet with Housed Roasted Red Peppers, Arugula and our Lemo...
09/21/2026

Try our Chicken Milanese Sandwich - crispy Parmesan Crusted Cutlet with Housed Roasted Red Peppers, Arugula and our Lemon Aioli on a Brioche Bun. Available A Cup of Literature | Lifestyle Cafe in Asbury Park and Albatross Hotel in Ocean Grove.

One More Taste of Summer! Before we officially say goodbye to summer, The Downstairs Kitchen is bringing home cooking to...
09/11/2026

One More Taste of Summer!

Before we officially say goodbye to summer, The Downstairs Kitchen is bringing home cooking to the Hotel Albatross for an old-fashioned BBQ.

Enjoy delicious Chicken & Ribs, prepared by BBQ Pit Master Raydell Ellison, with seasonal side salads and dessert bar prepared by The Downstairs Kitchen.

It’s the perfect way to spend a summer day — good food, good people, one great porch and the neighborhood vibe that makes Ocean Grove feel like home.

DATE: Sept 26
TIME: 11am-3pm
PLACE: Hotel Albatross, Ocean Grove

Bring your friends and join us at the Hotel Albatross and let’s send summer off right!

Hanging over A Cup of Literature | Lifestyle Cafe this morning! Try the strawberry oat bar (not my bake but delicious an...
08/26/2026

Hanging over A Cup of Literature | Lifestyle Cafe this morning! Try the strawberry oat bar (not my bake but delicious and GF-V) with the Green Gables Matcha. Perfect Pairing ❤️❤️

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Ocean Grove, NJ
07756

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