2 Ventnor, NJ Foodie Favorites Become 1: Mento's & Carisbrooke Café to Merge into New North Beach Cafe & Creamery

VENTNOR, N.J., Feb. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two legendary Ventnor businesses -- Carisbrooke Café and Mento's South Philly Italian Ice will merge into North Beach Cafe & Creamery in Ventnor, according to the Owners, John Battista and Agnes Debicz. The new café is expected to open spring 2020 and will feature favorite dishes including home baked scones, fluffy blueberry pancakes, decadent home made ice cream and Water Ices and a lot more.

The new North Beach Cafe & Creamery restaurant will be located at Atlantic Avenue and Little Rock and will be open year round with indoor seating up to 40 guests.

"My husband and I as well as our dog, Colby are huge fans of both Mentos Ice Cream and the Carisbrooke Café. Colby's favorite flavor is vanilla soft serve! Sunday morning is reserved for a Carisbrooke Café breakfast. Everything on the menu from Agnes' homemade scones and muffins to the Western Omelets are delicious!

We are eagerly awaiting the grand opening at their new location in North Beach!! says Brenda Dowd, owner, Makt Arts Studio and Gift Shop.

Italian Hospitality entrepreneur, John Battista opened his historical landmark luxury bed and breakfast, Carisbrooke Inn in 2003, which has expanded to 18-rooms. "Hospitality is very engrained in the Italian culture and is in our blood," says Battista whose family was originally from Bari, Italy. His business partner, Agnes Debicz is originally from Poland and has perfected her home-baked scones, cinnamon buns, pies and more.

"I have enjoyed Mento's ice cream and Carisbrooke Cafe for many years. The water ices are the best because of the many natural flavors tangerine, lemon, chocolate, but black cherry with real cherries is my favorite. The creative culinary flair is not only delicious tasty and original but a mandatory destination at the beach. Taste is primary but how you are treated is what makes you want to go there. Even your dogs will love going!", says frequent patron Sandy Reiss.

About North Beach Cafe & Creamery
North Beach Cafe & Creamery will embody the best of Mento's and Carisbrooke Cafe. The Jersey Shore place for locals to gather and visitors to enjoy a unique blend of homemade treats including ice cream, water ice, scones, muffins, cinnamon rolls and more from our micro-bakery, our made to order breakfasts, fresh salads and sandwiches. If you dare -- try our homemade waffle sundae (using a 100 year-old family waffle recipe). Our homemade ice cream novelties are made from the finest ingredients including Belgium chocolate.

Our new, combined location will allow us to be open longer hours and all year round.

SOURCE North Beach Cafe & Creamery