A framed snapshot of Charlie Cramer in front of his store in 1925 distinguishes a side table at Creperie de la Mer. The late grocer would approve of the welcoming aroma of golden brown crepes and French press coffee from the new and perfect occupant of 210 Beach Ave. in Beach Haven.

The sea, as the creperie’s name suggests in French, sifts a block away. A young couple converse over lunch on a marble café table out front.