This place is incredible! It always has good atmosphere, is relatively chill, and the portion sizes? INCREDIBLE. I am gluten free and I get gluten free pancakes, which have never caused a reaction in a year of eating here. Their died and hot lattes are so good, and the flavor selection is colossal. I like coming with friends and family, and whenever they ask for a brunch or lunch spot, I tell them to come here. The servers are friendly and take allergies seriously. I love to spend all my money eating out here. This is an establishment well done. read more

Crazy Beans - GF pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Here's the Scoop! Visited here today with my honey for breakfast. We haven't been here in about 4 yrs. We both had the old fashioned corn beef, scrambled eggs with toast. Well, they still have a large following. Quite busy. The service is cheerful and quick. However, the corn beef hash was not as tasty as I recall from prior visits. The recipe use to have home fried potatoes or a red potato now it has the stringy hash brown which changed the texture and taste. We were truly disappointed. Sometimes, it's just not worth it to change a recipe if it's not better than the original. I think we will come again and maybe try something else. Today we left not as happy with our choice from the menu. read more

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Delicious iced coffee and hot coffee! The girl who waited on us was very kind. This place is always packed every time we come here which is a great sign of good food and great service. A great place to stop before or after hiking at Avalon. read more

This is one of my favorite spots for brunch in the area. Delicious, adorable, and with such kind staff! Despite being a bit small, they manage to fit everyone inside comfortably. I had the "smoke-out burrito" as a bowl with shrimp. The shrimp is a limited-time special but I wish it was permanent, they were great! read more

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Went for 2nd time, had both steak and egg, scrambled, coffee. Both great food. Satisfied. Strong coffee. Great vibes. If you go early, there is no waiting. Parking is fine, but the waiting can be bad sometimes. read more

Very solid breakfast spot, their omelettes are especially good. Place has a cool vibe inside and plenty of options with a few unique ones. Definitely give the Cannoli French Toast a try. read more

Crazy Beans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

a classic diner with typical, extensive diner menu. it does get a little bit busy, but the wait shouldn't be crazy. service was a bit slow, but the servers were all very friendly. i ordered the burger basket and their pistachio dark chocolate latte (special menu for halloween). the burger was juicy at medium rare and the fries were crunchy and nicely salted. my friends burger was more well-done, but fortunately not overly dry. i'd skip the latte, it wasn't blended well and the flavors didn't go well together. overall, a cute, casual diner I'd come back to! read more

Crazy Beans - burger basket, chicken apple sausage omelet, juicy lucy, turkey wrap, pistachio dark chocolate latte, chai latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Second time here, first time for my husband. This place is small but very good. I love all the quotes on the wall. Service was good, only had a short wait. There are places to sit outside if you did have to wait and great area to walk around. It's very close to the water. For drinks, I had Yoda iced Latte - hazelnut, pistachio and raspberry (I think), very sweet. My husband had the raspberry ice tea as he doesn't drink coffee, lol. For breakfast he had the farmers market omelette and I had the chicken-apple sausage omelette. Both were excellent. I suggest to ask light on the cheese and onion though, unless you like a lot of that. Overall, great meal and I am sure to be back again. read more

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Updating review with a new picture. Love that they change up the menu often and have a lot of specials. Lunch and breakfast are both great and the menu is pretty big. Retro decor, friendly service and cash only spot. Will continue to frequent this place! read more

Crazy Beans - Ranch Pesto Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Visiting from out of town. Let's be clear- this is a dirty restaurant serving very average food. Overall cleanliness was way below average, which is a red flag. For example, the large windows were extremely dirty, smeared with food, greasy hand prints, which gave the restaurant an overall dingy, neglected and gross appearance. If that's what the front of the house looks like, the kitchen probably looks worse. My guess is that this establishment relies on its young staff too much and there is not much owner oversight. read more

Excellent food, but the service could use some attention. Crazy Beans in Stony Brook serves up creative, flavorful dishes that make it easy to see why it's so popular. The menu is fun and unique, with generous portions and consistently delicious options for breakfast and lunch. That said, the service during our visit felt a bit off. Staff seemed to be on autopilot--very short when we asked questions, and we waited quite a while just to get water. It didn't feel unfriendly, just rushed and disengaged. Still, the food makes it worth the trip, and we'll definitely be back--just hoping for a little more warmth and attentiveness next time. PS - Ambiance is really cool, never seen anything like it! read more

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The food and the environment was great. But not so much with the service. Our waitress kept on forgetting/made mistake on our order. read more

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We always eat at Crazy Beans when we are in town. Eclectic coffee diner with signature sandwiches. Try the Hercules and fried pickles. Also drink a specialty coffee. Great service and retro diner look. read more

My friends from high school and I have been enjoying Crazy Beans brunch for 5+ years. It's located in the center of Stony Brook village and is the absolute cutest. From its decor to furniture, it's such a reminiscent spot. The menu is innovative and the specials always include a festive treat. They perfect pancakes, eggs, and french toast. However, I recently discovered my new favorite dish- The Chicken Caesar Wrap! It's a whole wheat wrap filled with crispy chicken tenders that are fried to perfection and lettuce and dressing. While visiting Crazy Beans, ordering the signature lattes is a must. The lattes can include up to 3 flavors from a vast list of choices and can be made hot or iced. They are topped with a heaping portion of fresh whipped cream and decorated beautifully with colorful syrups. I love adding the dark chocolate flavor to my latte. The restaurant gets busy and does not take reservations beforehand. However, it is worth the wait and the staff are friendly. read more

Crazy Beans - Avocado Toast, Omelette, Chicken Caesar Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Crazy beans is one of my constants in life My friends and I have been coming here since we were little and it always hits!! The lattes are always a highlight, with a ton of fun flavors to choose from. The whipped cream is the best I've had from anywhere. Food portions are generous! My current fixation is the chicken caesar wrap - which sounds super random for a brunch place but is seriously a hidden gem. Just the perfect ratio of dressing, parmesan, and perfectly crispy chicken!!! The waiters are always very friendly. It gets very busy during brunch hours so be prepared to wait, or come early! You pay at the register, which is done by item, so eating here with groups is super convenient. They also only do cash tips as an FYI. read more

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I have been going here for years, and it has never disappointed. Time and time again I am greeted with great prices, great service, and great food. Thank you. read more

A fun breakfast / lunch spot to catch up with friends! The service is wonderful and attentive, and the restaurant is buzzing especially on weekends! The menu offered a large variety of options that can accommodate all food preferences; we came during the fall and they had fun fall flavors like pumpkin pancakes. The drink menu is also quite vast, with alcoholic options if desired. The food was also delicious, and came with a large portion. Would recommend and come back again! read more

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Fun interior, looks like a quaint little local diner. Service was perfect and coffee was good. They have a huge menu, maybe a bit too huge... The cheese inside my omelette was similar to a Kraft single, which wasn't great. I love their sourdough bread though. Portion sizes are big. read more

First time trying Crazy Beans! Glad I got up early before the lines got crazy. The place is cozy, looks like an old school diner. Love the food! Portions are great and the prices are very reasonable. I went with their special, lobster hash and eggs (over easy) and of course, sourdough toast. It was too good! Very flavorful! My husband got eggs your way (sunny side up). The waitress was super friendly. Tips: -You can pay by card, but tips are only allowed to be in cash. -Pay at the register when you're done eating. read more

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Food is always very fresh and delicious. I get the pulled pork panini, crab cake sandwich or the ranch pesto ranch with a side of their yummy fries. For breakfast I recommend the French toast or pancake quesadilla. Love their coffee too! The owners are extremely friendly and employees serve with a smile. One of my favorite take out places. Wish they were open for dinner! read more

The most incredible burger ever!! The place was packed but super fast! Great for a breakfast on the weekend! read more

Crazy Beans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Place was so unexpected meaning the ambiance and design was so funky fun! Enjoyable to eat here and spend time here reading the so many things on the wall. Nostalgia vibes for sure! The food and drinks were amazing and the people were great! Place was packed so make sure to rsvp beforehand! read more

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Kind and pleasant staff . Great coffee and the menu has options and everything i have had has been great . Reasonably priced.

Beautiful selection for breakfast or lunch, food came out quick and hot! Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Restaurant gives off the old diner feels, sounds panels on the ceiling keep the ambient noise to a minimum making conversation at your table possible. Definitely recommend coming through if your in the area read more

Crazy Beans - Farmers Market Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Apple pancakes delish Service was good , staff very nice . Place was very clean Would definitely go again read more

It's important not to compare things that aren't on the same playing field. I say this with a tongue-in-cheek mentality as my last review (for Druthers Coffee) might easily beat out Crazy Beans for sheer coffee quality and taste. But I don't want this to be a slam review of CB because they are still a pretty formidable breakfast spot in their own right. My fiancée and I learned this recently on a trip up to this Stony Brook C-Beans location. There are a few Crazy Beans spots, but this one is intriguingly found amongst the Stony Brook Village Center which might almost make you miss it. We'd seen it before, but this was our first time actually entering the cute yet tiny coffee/breakfast shop. They had several tables and a nice little countertop area, but in the return of Covid times, it didn't entirely seem like a "fun" thing to sit in with everyone. Plus honestly, we were only stopping to grab a drink and a bite as we had to head somewhere. Honestly honestly (yes that's double), we only entered Crazy Beans to pick up our order. That was one of the great things about this place: their online ordering system. You can fill out what you want right from your phone and it'll be there waiting for you when you arrive...well, that depends on the wait time. I'll say Crazy Beans was better than their site which quoted "49-59 minutes" for an order to be ready. When my order was finally placed, the updated text/email said only about 25 minutes which was much more reasonable (phew). Perhaps two full meals and a couple of coffees could've taken longer, but we only went with an egg, cheese, and sausage sandwich on a roll to split along with two iced lattes. The morning handheld was hot and had plenty of fluffy egg and gooey cheese on it. The sausage seemed like your standard patty, but the roll was solid and helped the sandwich come together nicely. As for the coffees, my fiancée got a combo of peanut butter and hazelnut flavors while I went with vanilla and peanut butter. Both were good, but I wouldn't write home about them (sorry, home). Flavors weren't as prominent as one might hope, but the coffee aspect was respectable. Overall, Crazy Beans is a decent breakfast spot, though I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that they might be more worthy when dining in/eating a full meal in which coffee might come second to food. With that in mind, perhaps Crazy Beans could beat out Druthers for eating in. We'll have to see next time I find myself in Stony Brook and want a bite to eat. For now, the coffee battle is won elsewhere. read more

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We came here because the interior looked cute and every where else had a long waiting time. It was Sunday. It was packed but we got our seats right away. The crab cake egg benedict was tasty but the other food was OK. Portion is smaller than usual diner. My suggestion is to up the service quality and they can start with refilling the water or coffee. That's at least the most basic service. read more

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Wow! Either this place is going down hill or I went on a severely off day! My husband and I went for breakfast here on Halloween. We decided to sit at the counter, the woman working had the personality of a wet blanket. So unfriendly, inattentive and her service was terrible. Never asked if we wanted more coffee, walked past us over and over like we weren't even sitting there. We were the only people sitting at the counter! The food was sub par. I had some kind of southwest omelet with biscuits, it was just ok. The home fries were just plain fried potatoes, no seasoning and unbelievably dry. My latte however was excellent. At the end the server flung the check our way from the side and walked away without saying a word, just reached over and dropped it. What a disappointment!! We have been here before and never had a problem. I don't see us going back anytime soon. Bummer!! read more

Really good breakfast food. I liked the pancake egg/bacon "sandwich". The special of the day omelette was good with squash and goat cheese. Portions are a little too big for my tastes. The brash decor will be loved by some, not others. Great service! TIPS ARE CASH ONLY!!! read more

Love this hidden gem of a breakfast/ brunch place. The menu and daily specials are a fresh take on the first meal of the day. The servers are warm and welcoming every time and the hostess is honest. We love the big mugs for coffee or tea too. It is charming in all aspects! read more

Came here for breakfast one morning. Nice size menu with a good selection of options. Very affordable prices and good service. Portion sizes i would say are smaller than an average diner. I got the wrap with the fried avocado which was soo good! Whatever it was season and breaded with it was amazing. Hubs got the french toast and it was nothing special. Pretty average French toast. read more

Crazy Beans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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They have the best coffee ever it's actually insane and the workers are so nice. The food is also so good.

Terrific spot for a meal with a splash of kitsch inside a retro 50's mom's diner kitchen setting. Mmmmm.....breakfast burritos and tasty coffee. Specialty drinks in mason jars. A little bit of something for everyone on the menu. Fun choices. Comfort food in a cozy setting along with friendly service. read more

Terrible salad. I ordered the candies nut salad to go at the Crazy Beans in Stony Brook and when I opened it, it looked like I got someone's left overs. It was such a small portion and not much on the salad and the dressing didn't taste good either. I have eaten there plenty of times but never got anything to go. This was a sad excuse for a salad. Definitely not worth go the $13 I paid for it. You can see the bottom of the tin and I hadn't eaten any of it. read more

Crazy Beans - A salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Went here for brunch. The small spot wasn't crowded gratefully. The food was awesome. I had the egg bene w crab cake and home fries. Eggs were gooey and deli. The home fries were so good the outside was like Carmelita's and crunchy. My son had quesadillas chocolate chip pancake. His comment was fam that's good. I had a minty hot chocolate that was really good the whip cream is a good addition. The I sweetened ice tea was good flavor read more

Highly recommend this place to anyone craving breakfast! They have the best omelettes and pancakes! A must try is the coffee read more

Crazy Beans - "Make your own Omelette" with Turkey bacon, roasted red peppers, and cheddar cheese with a side of multigrain buttered toast yum!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Unfortunately this location is not as good as Greenport :( their staff are very young (maybe even teens) and clearly struggle to keep up when it's busy. Which really is more of a fault of the management. read more

Crazy Beans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Service is the slowest I've ever soon at any restaurant. They must be understaffed. You have 2 girls trying to fully handle 10 table while doing take out service. read more

I have been here hundreds of times (not exaggerating) for their lattes. The servers are all so nice! I usually only come in for pick up orders or s latte for on-the-go. They genuinely have the best latte's I've ever head in my life. Their smoke out burrito and their fries are also very good food-wise! The interior is also adorable and very unique and retro, this will forever be my favorite place for coffee read more

Crazy Beans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

What a find in the town of Stony Brook I thought we were in a Hallmark Movie! The restaurant was warm, cozy, and comfortable. Servers and hostess were friendly and efficient. There was a constant flow of new diners! The breakfast menu was extensive with some amazing options and fun seasonal coffees, along with the good old standards. We were attending a wedding, so we recommended the Bean to everyone. read more