Was there today for coffee. As I mentioned previously we seem to have an abundance of coffee shops…read morein the area so I'm surprised they all survive. In this case I've been here before and the place was packed. Location is just across from Stony Brook University so I could understand but today there was minimal activity. A variety of coffees which I had no complaint with. Okay let's cut to the chase. The interior has an industrial look which is pretty common today, but at some point I looked up to see the exposed HVAC ducts which are painted a cream color. The problem, the tops of the ducts were caked with dust. Major turn off. When someone opens the door to come in or out I have to imagine the breeze, or today the wind, disturbs the dust/dirt which then has the potential to end up in my coffee or food. Again with so many coffee shops in the area I'll be going to one of them. But to be fair I'll check back to see if they get the message

Drinks are quality. Eats are unique…read more Huge windows letting in natural light. Tables for two, single stools or large bench tables for group or single seating. Staff is patient.

While I was visiting NY, I stopped by Southdown Coffee in Port Jeff. Located on the corner and…read moreunderneath gorgeous apartment buildings, not a far walk from the water. It was a quiet Friday morning, and though I may have taken the day off, there was plenty of people working on their laptops and getting work done. It is a perfect spot for those looking for a change of scenery with a work from home job. I don't often change it up from my go-to coffee order, so I ordered an iced latte with almond milk and sugar-free vanilla. For food, I leaned into the barista to help me with this one. I was torn between the breakfast burrito and the famous egg sandwich. I ended up going with the breakfast burrito (two eggs, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream). It was fresh and flavorful. I think some salsa would be a perfect pair with it, but I'll see if they have that next time! At $15, it's a little on the pricey side, but it was worth it. I'm looking forward to trying one of their other locations next time I'm home. I hear one of them has a wine bar!

Came by on a Monday early afternoon. No street parking but there is a small lot next to the…read moreestablishment. Modern and homey vibes throughout the store, with indoor and outdoor seating for eats. They offer teas, breakfast meal items, coffees, espresso, and matcha. For our first visit we decided to try the iced matchas. I got the strawberry with almond milk and my partner, undecided, opted for a regular matcha with almond milk. The matcha and drinks are made in front of you. The lids and straws are located across from where you pick your order up from. After trying the regular matcha, my partner opted to add some vanilla syrup, which we were informed was made in house. That made the matcha taste so good, for me, that I swapped drinks with my partner and kept the vanilla matcha, my partner really liked the strawberry matcha, made with strawberry puree. Paid under $17 for both drinks. Would come back to try other items.

This review is a few weeks late but as they say, "better late than never"…read more Ok I was there with some friends on a Friday. It was my first time, but it seems like coffee shops are popping up all over the area. It's amazing, everyone of them is busy all the time. This coffee hop is a little different. A few years back it was a deli. I went there once and that was enough for me. But I noticed this building undergoing a renovation. So there's about 8 of us and impossible for all of us to sit together. So coffee, any kind you like and a few I've never had. I chose a coffee with turmeric. Well healthy anyway. The menu offers many items which I'll try at a different time. Big bonus, they have a rooftop deck with a view of Port Jefferson harbor. Looking forward to sitting there in the summer. So for now I was very pleased and plan to go back.

dark horse is a new café located in port jefferson. i went on a weekday morning, and it was very…read morebusy. it was hard to find a seat, and it seemed like everyone wanted to check out this new spot. they have a fairly extensive menu. i opted for the chai tea, which, compared to other chai teas i've had, tasted a bit watery and leaned more on the sweet side, with fewer spices than i expected. i tried the tomato mozzarella panini and it was pretty standard. they do have an extensive food menu, and honestly everything sounded really good, so i'd be open to coming back to try the food. while the chai wasn't my favorite, i'd be willing to try other coffee or drink options in the future. just note that seating can be difficult to find, so you may have to wait a bit. overall, everyone was nice, and the food and drinks came out in under 10 minutes.

Georgio's Coffee Roasters is one of my favorite coffee spots…read more It's a small, cute coffee shop right in front of a little pond, which makes it a great place to walk around if the weather is nice. The coffee here is excellent, especially the drip coffee, and the prices are great. we ordered Drip Coffee -- 5/5 Iced Matcha Latte -- about 4/5 with vanilla and almond milk Tres Leches Sweet Glaze Donut -- 2/5 The matcha latte was good, though slightly sweet with the vanilla. The donut was just okay this time. but last time we had the blueberry donut, which was really good. no bathroom, very limited seating ( two tables), but plenty of parking and a really nice, relaxing vibe. Overall, still one of my favorite coffee places.

Another great coffee spot opened in the 'nabe!…read more Georgio's Coffee Roaster is right in the heart of Stony Brook village. This is the spot where you can get a nice cuppa coffee and window shop. Man, I can window shop with the best of them! Walking inside I see I have the place to myself. I look to the left wall and see the various coffee bags. Once I'm at the register, I order a cappuccino. While waiting for my drink, a young dad walks in with his two sons. The sons run up to the counter and they scream, blackouts! ? The woman behind the counter takes out the most delicious looking doughnuts. She grabs two doughnut for the kids and wraps them up. Man those doughnuts look incredible! I was tempted to buy one but instead I chill. I walk over to the various coffee beans on display and buy a bag of espresso beans. I have a Moke pot at home, its time for me to dust it off and make some espresso. I make espresso pretty good, my grandparents had it down to a science. Georgio's Coffee Roaster, it was a pleasure to visit your store. Welcome to Stony Brook!

I went here for the first time three weeks ago and have been back the last two Saturday mornings…read morebecause I'm hooked on their pumpkin pie latte (made with real pumpkin puree not one of those syrup pumps) and the food is delicious! The atmosphere is great. I like sitting at the window and watching people walk by as I eat. The service is outstanding too - the two young ladies behind the counter are AMAZING! Hardworking and friendly. It's a great way to start a Saturday.

Just meh for us. Quesadilla was so dry. Eggs were dried out…read more Home fries were delicious. We will skip this one next time.

This is the best bubble tea I've ever had in my life. A cute little tea store tucked away in Port…read moreJefferson. I got the honeydew flavor and it was so delicious. The texture was very frothy and the bubbles were so chewy. It was made right in front of me and the ingredients used looked so fresh. Will definitely make the trip out here often!

Let me tell you...it's going to be hard for me to not love a tea shop. All the different types of…read moreloose leaf tea and beautiful tea pots. What's not to love? As you would expect, this spot is a bit on the smaller side with jars of tea lining the wall to the back. A smaller selection of accessories are placed in spots where they can fit. They also serve tea, but this time I only bought a small sampling of an Ice Wine black tea in loose leaf form. So far I've had it several times and love it more and more each time. The gentleman behind the counter was kind and answered all my questions and even steered me toward the tea I ended up purchasing. Cute spot in Port Jeff for sure! I hope this place stays around for a while.

I went in expecting a five star experience. My friend and I had brunch here previously and it was…read morefantastic. So ... we were on the waiting list for Schnitzels at 5 pm on a Sunday. They don't take reservations. After about 10 minutes my friend and I plus 3 teens (my kids and a friend) were starving and Schnitzels was loud and crowded. We headed a few doors down to Sweet Mama's. Seated immediately. My friend and I shared the steak with penne dinner special and a Cobb salad with grilled chicken. My daughter ordered penne with butter off the kids menu. My son got a turkey burger and his friend got a grilled chicken sandwich on a hero instead of a wrap. Now the good -- portions were huge! My son could barely fit his burger in his mouth and it also had a half avocado on it. They didn't skimp. Steak with penne was delicious and so was the Cobb salad. We all shared off each other's plates because everything looked so amazing. Now the bad. My daughter's pasta was elbows, not penne as indicated on the menu. Not a catastrophe but she was looking forward to penne. Then - my son's friend put some ketchup on his plate for his fries. It was ,.. not red but brown. The bottle had an 8/25 expiration. We are in April 2026. We told the server and she said it's because it's the "simply ketchup" with no artificial dyes. She offered him ketchup packets "with fake dyes" but by that point he lost his appetite for fries. We grabbed ketchup from another table, same brand, Heinz Simply. You can see the difference in color. We showed the server and she acted annoyed. I told her we didn't want anyone getting sick on that ketchup and pointed out the expiration date. She rolled her eyes and said "oh I'll just throw it away." She kind of had an attitude and didn't even apologize. So that's why 4 stars. We'd go back but request not to have that server. The food is fantastic but watch your ketchup! If someone put it on a burger it would have been ruined.

Not terrible, but also not memorable…read more Sweet Mama's is a hybrid concept tucked away in the adorable Stony Brook Village. On one end, ice cream. In the middle, restaurant, and towards the back, a bar. Surprisingly at 11am, for a table of four, we waited about 10 mins for a table. We ordered a variety of things, from soup, to bennys and a mimosa flight. The mimosa flight was very cute but mine ended up tasting just like white wine. The real disappointment imo was the Belgian Waffle. Now I know, part of this is my fault, for expecting more than what the description laid out. But for $12 I got one crispy and tender waffle with powdered sugar and that was it. No side of fruit, no home fries, nothing. Everyone else enjoyed their food, which I was happy about! And service was wonderful. But for $12 for one waffle, this place may be a biiiiiiit overpriced for my liking.

Love this hidden gem of a breakfast/ brunch place. The menu and daily specials are a fresh take on…read morethe 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!

Went for 2nd time, had both steak and egg, scrambled, coffee…read more 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.

Big fan of Chai Tea lattes and decided to try one here . It was much better than ones that I have…read morehad before, even in big chain stores. The inside is pretty groovy too ! I didn't have a chance to try the food but the menu was appealing.

Idk I wanna give 3.5. Okay coffee. Good vibe…read moreNot sure about food Too long line during weekend for brunch Limited space Friendly people. Easy parking

Robinsons Tea Room in Stony Brook NY is an easy five star experience and one of those places that…read morefeels special the moment you walk through the door. The ambience is charming, cozy, and beautifully done, with a classic tea room feel that instantly slows you down and makes you want to stay awhile. It is peaceful, inviting, and perfect for a relaxed afternoon or a special catch up with friends. The service here is truly great. The staff is warm, attentive, and genuinely kind, making sure everything is just right without ever feeling rushed. They take the time to explain the teas, answer questions, and make thoughtful recommendations, which really adds to the overall experience. You feel welcomed and cared for from start to finish. And the pastries deserve their own moment because they are absolutely delicious. Fresh, perfectly baked, and full of flavor, they pair beautifully with the tea and feel like a comforting treat made with real care. They are the kind of pastries you keep thinking about long after you leave. Overall, Robinsons Tea Room delivers on every level with great service, a wonderful ambience, and treats that make the visit memorable. It is a true gem in Stony Brook and a place you will want to return to again and again.

The food was just ok but the service was terrible. People who came in after us got served before…read moreus! The Ambiance was just ok and the room was not spacious at all! Very tight fitting!!