“Good coffee brings you good places,” according to Yellow Dog Coffee Roasters owner Dave Smithman. Sometimes, those places are unexpected – such as his brand new storefront in Manahawkin.

To the joy of coffee lovers on the mainland, Yellow Dog Coffee Roasters opened at 420 North Main St. on Oct. 9. Opening a brick-and-mortar coffee shop is something Smithman always wanted, though the opportunity came along much sooner than he expected.