




The Inkwell
The memory
For nearly six decades, the Inkwell sat at 2 different locations on Second Avenue in Long Branch. More bohemian Greenwich Village than Starbucks chain, it served up late-night Dutch Coffee, grilled chicken salad (with meunster!) on pita, and goth‑tinged open‑mic nights—often past 4 a.m. Bands, poets, college kids, and springsteen-fueled dreamers all mixed in the haze of vinyl chatter and patchwork art on the walls. In May 2022, the legend closed for good; by mid‑2023, plans broke ground to replace it with apartments—ending an era but cementing its legacy as a Jersey Shore icon.
Fit and sizing
- Cut
- Unisex, true to size
- Stretch
- Low stretch
- Length
- Medium
- Sleeve
- Long
- Neck
- Hooded
Measurements are of the garment laid flat. Match your chest measurement to the chest column. Between two sizes? Take the larger one.
| LENGTH (inches) | WIDTH (inches) | |
| S | 27 | 20 |
| M | 28 | 22 |
| L | 29 | 24 |
| XL | 30 | 26 |
| 2XL | 31 | 28 |
| 3XL | 32 | 30 |
| 4XL | 33 | 32 |
| 5XL | 34 | 34 |
Fabric and print
- Fabric
- Cotton
- Care
- Machine washable
This hoodie is cut from 8 oz/yd² cotton-poly fleece, air-jet spun for a soft hand and less pilling than a plain blend. The hood is double-lined with a matching drawcord, the body quarter-turned so there's no crease down the front, and the cuffs finish in 1×1 ribbing.
The graphic is printed direct to garment, one at a time, after you order it.
Shipping and returns
Made to order. Nothing sits in a warehouse. Your hoodie is made after you buy it and ships directly from the print facility, not from the Jersey Shore. Most orders ship within 3 business days, then normal transit time. Shipping is calculated at checkout, and it is free on any 3 tees or any order over $99.
Returns
Thank you for choosing Jersey Shore Memories for your nostalgia fix! Please be aware that our products are custom printed to order, making returns or exchanges a bit tricky. We highly recommend checking our detailed size charts before making a purchase, as all sales are considered final unless you receive incorrect or defective merchandise. Rest assured, if there’s an error on our end, we’ll swiftly make it right. We appreciate your understanding and support!
Please contact us at gettheshirt@jsmemories.com if you have received an incorrect, defective or damaged item.
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What happened to the Inkwell in Long Branch?
The Inkwell was the all-night coffeehouse of the West End, first at Second and Brighton and later farther down Second Avenue, a weekend hangout since the 1960s. The property was sold in 2022 and the building was razed in July 2024. A 22-unit apartment building called Inkwell Lofts stands there now, with a cafe on the ground floor.
When did the Inkwell in Long Branch close?
The property was sold in 2022. The building came down in July 2024.










