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Is The Speakeatery Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Asbury Park, NJ)

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As of September 2026, The Speakeatery is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Yelp ·
Secondary source
thespeakeatery.com

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What the source shows: Yelp's page, updated September 2026 with 440 reviews, shows ongoing activity; the restaurant's own site lists current posted hours (Wednesday-Sunday).

  • Season / episode Season 7, Episode 1
  • Original air date
  • Address 705 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

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What happened after Man v. Food?

The Speakeatery, a sandwich shop at 705 Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park, New Jersey, is known for elaborate specialty sandwiches such as 'The Hand Grenade' — a hot-dog-bun-wrapped sandwich stacked with smoked baby back ribs, five-cheese macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, and a bourbon-baked-bean puree, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's coverage of the show's Jersey Shore season. Man v. Food host Casey Webb sampled the sandwich as part of the episode, which aired May 28, 2018. The restaurant, whose menu also includes items like 'The General' and 'South of The Mason,' operates in downtown Asbury Park. In September 2026, The Speakeatery's Yelp listing showed 440 reviews with recent activity, and the business's own site, thespeakeatery.com, listed current hours (Wednesday through Sunday) and contact information.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 7, Episode 1
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
'The Hand Grenade' sandwich — smoked ribs, five-cheese mac and cheese, hot dog bun
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Speakeatery

Frequently asked questions

Is The Speakeatery still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Speakeatery is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to The Speakeatery after Man v. Food?

The Speakeatery, a sandwich shop at 705 Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park, New Jersey, is known for elaborate specialty sandwiches such as 'The Hand Grenade' — a hot-dog-bun-wrapped sandwich stacked with smoked baby back ribs, five-cheese macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, and a bourbon-baked-bean puree, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's coverage of the show's Jersey Shore season. As of September 2026, The Speakeatery is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is The Speakeatery located?

705 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured The Speakeatery?

Season 7, Episode 1 of Man v. Food, first aired May 28, 2018.

What do reviews say since Man v. Food?

In September 2026, The Speakeatery's Yelp listing showed 440 reviews with recent activity, and the business's own site, thespeakeatery.com, listed current hours (Wednesday through Sunday) and contact information. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is The Speakeatery still using the Man v. Food menu or branding?

The restaurant, whose menu also includes items like 'The General' and 'South of The Mason,' operates in downtown Asbury Park. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
705 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
thespeakeatery.com

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Sources

  • thespeakeatery.com — https://www.thespeakeatery.com/visitus
  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-speakeatery-asbury-park
  • inquirer.com — https://www.inquirer.com/philly/entertainment/television/man-v-food-to-eat-its-way-through-the-jersey-shore-this-season-20180502.html

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