My hubby had found this little gem last year and we decided to take a little trip this past…read moreweekend. Not a bad drive from mid-Queens, it was about 20-30 minutes out of our way. While on a corner on a pretty busy street, the location seemed slightly obscure. No parking - just 2 or 3 spots in front of the establishment. We came mid-day on a gloomy Sunday in February...so we didn't have an issue parking right in the front. We were greeted by the friendly associate. There were lots of great-looking gelato flavors which the associate also allowed us to sample first (very kind). She was very patient with us and really seemed to enjoy working there. We're BIG hazelnut enthusiasts, so we each had one scoop of hazelnut flavor and one of the Rocher (hazelnut) flavor. They also had an amazing fig and honey gelato flavors which was absolutely delicious. They offer 4 sizes - kids' size, and then the usual - small, medium and large. The small is 2 generous scoops - and that's what we went with. The overall experience didn't disappoint at all; we thoroughly enjoyed the treat, my hubby had an espresso coffee as well (very good) and we got a kids cup of vanilla for our pup. The prices were also decent and for this type of experience, I will gladly support a small business. I definitely recommend checking out this little gem. Will return once the weather get warmer!

This is by far my favorite ice cream/ gelato place! I always tell my friends and family about it…read more The place itself is so cute, with seating on the inside and outside. The staff as well is great as well and friendly. Their gelato is delicious with various flavors. The coconut is my favorite! They also have cakes, sorbets, and coffees. Visit before the summer is over!

Filled me with joy!…read more Great customer service!!! Definitely worth the visit from Harlem! Banana Pudding favorite favorite!!! My son loved something called Panda I think favor. My daughter had stuffed donut dessert. This store was simply a gift to my family!

This ice cream is located right on Jericho Turnpike with plenty of street parking…read more I love the colors and how bright and fun it feels inside. They have a huge variety of flavors and toppings. I decided to try the banana pudding which was recommended by one of the employees. We also tried their strawberry shortcake. We added white chocolate and Nutella on top of both. The small size is quite generous and very filling. There a few tables to sit inside or a bench outside to enjoy on nice weather. The employees are very friendly and give good recommendations.

For those who are not aware: Layers is a Pakistani bakeshop chain that is absolutely delicious!…read more The Elmont location is quite small, and more of a grab and go situation, but the variety of flavors is truly unique. Choose items like Cadbury chocolate brownies, Biscoff or Raffelo cupcakes, or even sundae cups! Seeing as though there were only 2 left, I ordered a Belgian Chocolate Malt cupcake for about tree fiddy (no joke) and was on my way. The cupcake was superb. The base is a nice, moist chocolate cake. But the frosting is where it truly shines. It was so rich and malty, it was like eating a soft Malteser. What's even better is that the size is not obscene, so you're felt feeling satisfied but not overwhelmed. Service was polite. And if you're not in the Elmont area, no worries as there are now a few locations on the island. Would gladly recommend them for your bakeshop needs!

I reached out to Layers Bakeshop a week before my event. We communicated mainly via text, they were…read morequick with their responses. They were very efficient and took the time to answers all my questions. The cake tasted amazing and came out better than I expected. I did the raffleo flavor which was divine. I will 100% order with them again. Great people, great customer service and delious results.

I was in Elmont it was lunchtime I'm hungry wanted something to eat looking for places on Yelp and…read morefound Swan Crepe only 6 minutes away and has a parking lot. I decided to try it out got there and was greeted right away. Looked at the menu and buffalo chicken egg roll caught my eye so I ordered that and a small passionfruit tea. I had to wait 5 minutes for the egg roll. The food and drink was good I should have ordered 2 egg rolls it was crispy and the right amount of spice and a large passionfruit tea. Well I know the next time when I order again.

The food is very good but waiting for 25 minutes when you had a scheduled order is very…read morefrustrating. I used Grubhub and the only option was to place the order an hour after opening. Understandable. But stillll having to wait after ordering ahead??? Kind of beats the whole purpose

I've been a fan of TFW since the opening of their Bayside location, and i absolutely love the…read morelocation here at Garden City. Their pastries are top notch, both in ingredient and aesthetics, but beyond that I am most impressed with the customer service at this location. They stand behind excellence and ensure customer satisfaction, and it shows in their demeanor and action when something is not 100% up to par. If you're looking for something delicious and beautiful, or a piece of cake, tart, or mousse that will impress, this is your place! It's worth every penny!

I frequent The French Workshop and love everything they have to offer…read more Started with the one in Bayside. Then a closer location in garden city opened. And now an even closer location in Plainview! Pretty soon they're gonna open one right in my backyard or something haha. It is a lovely spot for authentic French-inspired pastries and coffee. I've had everything here including cupcakes, brownies, croissants, macarons, cookies, madelines, etc. I've also come here to get a small cake for special occasions. It is also a very nice place to come with friends and enjoy a coffee and pastries. The elegant, pristine interior with marble accents and beautiful displays creates a welcoming Parisian vibe. Perfect for a quick treat or relaxed sit-down. I love the cookies here, they're soft and chewy unlike the Plainview FWS I always leave with a giant bag of 5 of every different flavor of cookie(chocolate chip, nutella, oreo, pistachio, etc) because the texture is so soft and smooth. My new obsession is the fruits of the forest cake. So delicious! Its a must try!!! It gets packed in here, but the line moves quickly! If you haven't tried FWS yet, what are you waiting for?

One of my favorite places full-on vegan option of delicious food, coffees, teas and desserts.read more

Another amazing and fabulous time. My friend and I had at the Witches Brew…read more I ordered my usual Hummus and Pita Bread, Side Salad and Sleepy Hollow Tea, they have so many other varieties to choose from but this tea is my favorite for me and my taste buds. My friend ordered the Falafel Sandwich and a Irish Breakfast Tea. Besides the delicious food what else made this time at the Witches Brew extra special. Well it was our Waitress Sam. Sam was perfection from the start of the meal to the finish. She had the best vibes and attitude and wore the coolest looking Van's. Her customer service skills outshine many other waitstaff that I've encountered in the past month. Sam is another Great addition to the already amazing team the Witches Brew employs

I loveeee the milk tea but I wish there was more variety and fun drinks!!! But overall the people…read morethere are amazing and I love the dumplings!

PYO Chai is a fusion spot bringing Nepalese, Taiwanese and South Asian flavors together! Their menu…read moreis innovative and their fusion works well! They even have board games for customers, so it's an appropriate spot if you'd like to chill with your friends! I went with my friend and we got the Veggie Momo ($12), the Paneer Momo ($13) and drinks. The Momos are shareable and each order has 8 pcs, along with hot sauce, sweet chili sauce and a yogurt sauce for dips. My favorite dip was the sweet chili sauce. I was pretty excited for the Paneer Momos and they didn't disappoint me. We also got the Iced Passion Fruit Green Tea and the Kulfi Falooda Milk Tea with Boba ($8.85, you need to pay an extra $1 for the Boba). I tried the Kulfi Falooda and it had strong floral flavors that felt a bit overpowering for me. It didn't taste bad and was definitely a new experience. Once the ice melted, it diluted the drink and then tasted better.

They have coffees, lemonades, pastries & crepes. Got a small French toast iced latte and small…read moremango lemonade. The price on the iced latte was fair, but the mango lemonade was $5.75 for the size it wasn't worth that much. The person who helped me at the counter was friendly.

I had a big order of over $50 to sample a variety of things which were ok, but what really pissed…read moreme off was the cashier owed me like .75¢ in change, but just decided to just keep it as a tip! I literally stood there waiting for my change for several minutes as no other customers were in the store & they just walked away & never came back. I was going to call them out on it, but figured if they needed it that badly to steal it from me they can have it. I would have tipped them a couple of bucks anyway after they handed my order over, but since they pulled this stunt I chose to not give them anything more. They definitely lost a customer for life. I'm never returning as the place was nothing special. What completely ridiculous & unprofessional behavior.

I have been driving by Vida Coffee Shop for the longest, yearning to stop in, not realizing Vida…read moreCoffee Shop is a treasure trove that is conveniently located in Franklin Square on Hempstead Turnpike at Monroe Ave on the North side of the street. So it finally happened!! I took the opportunity to stop in because I missed breakfast and wanted something small. Vida Coffee Shop advertises parking in the rear which is so relaxing because parking is hectic in this area. You can enter Vida Coffee Shop from the rear. That's a life saver for snowie days like today. Walking in I see, ambient lighting which sets a comfortable yet homely tone with a picturesque view of the Turnpike framed the dining area, clearly the result of thoughtful design. As I look around, I'm met with a chorus of enthusiastic greetings--'Hello,' 'Good morning,' 'Welcome.'" I instantly appreciated the hospitality and matched it in kind. The young lady that help me, Ms. Carina gave me the abridged version of the menu. I ordered a ham and cheddar cheese croissant, a sesame seed bagel w/ cream cheese and a 16 oz vanilla flavored coffee. While the food was being prepared I learned that Vida Coffee Shop is family owned and operated, 1 coffee shop, 1 year in business, and a Long Island Choice Award. Congratulations!! I've had ham and cheese croissants with Swiss cheese before but this was way different. The ham and cheese croissant had cheddar cheese, very delicious with a hint of cheddar, not drowning the ham flavor and flattened by a Panini press. The bagel was very fresh, and the coffee was nicely tempered. No scorching of the tongue! One piece of advice: with this extreme cold, dine in. Your food stays hot, and the weather won't steal the heat in seconds. Good-bye Star .... hello Vida Coffee Shop. I will return! I'm very happy too.... Inspire more, Yelp more!

Love Vida coffee , been going here for awhile now. Staff is amazing and so friendly- drinks are…read moregood and the sandwiches are out of this world delicious. So beautifully decorated! Highly recommend

You have to try their wings. Expresso Martini is good as well. The place is small but nice. Service…read morewas very good. Will return

Such a cute spot!! Mini chicken sliders are my favorite. They have a nice cocktail selection…read more Very date like restaurant with a modern bar vibe, yet appropriate for families and kids.