The staff was very friendly and helpful; she was also very patient as my kids asked to try some of…read morethe flavors. All their flavors were amazing - even simple and classic flavors like strawberry was special and definitely worth a try. We got the Nutella, strawberry, banana cream pie, and s'mores. They were all great choices and everyone finished their flavors in a hot second. Can't wait to go back.

To be honest, despite being a Long Islander born and raised, I don't love the "Strong Island"…read moresaying. It doesn't cause me to suddenly have intense feelings of love for where I grew up and the place I live on (not in), but I will say that the saying does make me thing of some pretty tasty dessert. Enter Strong Island Ice Cream and the couple of enjoyable trips my wife and I took here. Located in Nesconset (not too far from my Ronkonkoma abode), Strong Island is nestled into a strip of stores with nothing in the interior that makes it any more desirable than the average ice cream parlor...other than its ice cream. You see their ice cream is all fresh and homemade which you don't get everywhere (despite what you might think). You can tell there's a little bit of love put into most flavors and owner Paul holds this down when you come into order. He's a relatively friendly guy who seems to enjoy what he does. For me, my enjoyment comes from eating the ice cream! My wife and I have taken two trips here a few weeks apart and both times we ordered a couple different flavors in cups to go. When mentioning flavors, it is rather impressive to see the amount of options available. Nothing is overly exotic (you're not gonna find some banana peanut butter cookie dough here), but the choices are still pretty vast. Our first trip, I got two scoops (Nutella and chocolate peanut butter) with hot fudge while my wife did two scoops as well with cookie dough and rainbow cookie being her choices. Out of the four flavors, three were rockin' with Nutella having that hazelnut taste, chocolate PB getting nutty, and rainbow cookie fully delivering the cookie goods. As for cookie dough, it was missing the titled item within its flavor (which my wife hoped there would be plenty of doughy pieces, yet there were not). Second trip, the lady went with Nutella while I switched over to fruity in getting black raspberry which hit the spot in creamy/fruity flavor. Yum. Overall, Strong Island Ice Cream definitely has the power to be a legit dessert spot on the island that it identifies with. Maybe a few flavors aren't perfect, but most will hit the spot and so will your experience here. So whether you're a born and raised Islander or just looking for a scoop of what you scream and I scream and we all scream, Strong Island is worth the after dinner trip.

This is my top favorite yogurt shop. They have a great selection of yogurt flavors with favorites…read morelike the classic, birthday cake, and pistachio. I appreciate that they always have a dairy-free sorbet flavor, usually pomegranate or pineapple. They have a huge selection of familiar toppings like Reese's, Oreos, and Butterfingers but also have premium toppings like Pirouline, rainbow cake, and cheesecake bites. You can either pay per the ounce or fill up a cup at a set price. It usually makes more sense to fill up a cup unless you only want a little bit of yogurt. The staff is always nice. Sign up for their rewards program. I often get text coupons for specials through out the month.

A typical pick your own frozen yogurt place tucked in a strip mall. Employees keep the place pretty…read moreclean. There are quite a lot of flavor choices and toppings. The frozen yogurt is pretty good.

I took my niece to Mickey's for an afternoon treat while in NY, and it was an absolute delight!…read moreFrom the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a bright, cheerful atmosphere and a display case packed with tempting options. Whether you're an ice cream enthusiast or just have a sweet tooth, Mickey's has something for everyone: traditional ice cream, cakes, hand made pies, premium pints, non-dairy options, and their famous ice cream sandwiches (yummm). There were so many flavors and treats to choose from that it took us a while to decide! I loved seeing the grab-and-go pints, such a great idea for busy families or for bringing dessert home. Before making my final choice, I sampled the cookie dough ice cream (which was rich and packed with doughy pieces), but I went with a scoop of Java Chunk in a cone with chocolate sprinkles. The flavor was spot on! A perfect blend of coffee and chocolate chips. My niece opted for her all-time favorite, cotton candy with rainbow sprinkles. The look on her face was pure joy. We took our treats outside and enjoyed them in the seating area, which was spacious and comfortable, perfect for relaxing on a sunny day and making the most of the beautiful weather. My niece told me it was the best day ever when we were enjoying our ice cream, so safe to say this place does it right.

Mickeys ice cream kitchen was omnipotent! All the flavors,…read morehow they mix, how tasty it was! The smell of sweetness hit me as I walked through their doors. The site of ice cream came into my vision as soon as I walked into the shop. How heavenly everything looked! I really didn't know what to choose because everything looked sooooo good and yummy! I was standing in line forever, trying to decide, when my eyes suddenly landed on the most scrumptious, most marvelous, most extraordinary flavor. When this flavor came into my gaze, I almost started jumping with glee. "VANILLA!I" I almost screamed. I felt like I grew wings and flew high into the atmosphere. I couldn't wait to order. When I went up to the nice lady at the counter, I ordered a vanilla soft serve with gummy bears. The wait wasn't too long, which was just magnificent. I got my ice cream and ran to the out outdoor tables. The sun was just about to set so it was the perfect time to be outside. There were picnic tables with fairy lights and gravel, which I just loved. I felt so cozy. But now it was time to eat my ice cream. I opened the lid and took a gargantuan bite. My eyes wide and and my mouth opened very wide in awe. A little scream actually came out of my mouth. It was DELICIOUS!!! I wanted to scream and dance and singand leap onto a table, but I knew I couldn't make a fool out of myself. I felt like I reunited with my dog after eight years, that's how good it tasted. I was so happy I came to Mickey's ice cream kitchen. I started to text all my friends to come to Mickey's and that the place was just wonderful. Overall, I rate Mickey's a 1 million out of 10. I mean, the shop was amazing. All of my dreams have been fulfilled and now, all I can think about was that ice cream. I have to go back soon. I 100% do RECOMMEND.

Amazing new ice cream shop!! The shop is super clean and cute!! The staff are super kind and…read morehelpful, the place is accessible to wheelchair users too! Had an amazing time and we ate everything.

Waffles make anything better. Love that they offer bubble waffles here. Cute little spot with great…read moreservice. Thanks! Will definitely be back and I love that they have vegan and dairy free options.

Went on a Sunday afternoon and loved it! Great variety on their menu, friendly service, comfortable…read moreambiance. It's a fairly small seating area so it could go from empty to crowded pretty quickly. Definitely looking forward to coming back here and trying more off the menu!

Good but ice cream said hood on the side so I don't think mine was homemade and it did not taste…read morehomemade.

I've realized I'm not a fan of crepe cakes yet I still think this business is…read more The packaging alone is the most perfect flex I've ever seen. The little cake single serve boxes, the ube cheesecake dome, the milk tea cut and lid.... All friggen next level and very appreciated. I'm definitely ordering my customized milk tea again... maybe I'll see about another desert too. I hope they do well because while I'm not a baker or into half these desserts, I can tell they are passionate about this project.

Words cannot describe how much I love this adorable place. I've tried their boba, it's great. Ive…read moretried several of their pastries, all delicious. ( the egg tart is unmatched please try it) Here's what really set this place apart. After trying them a few times and having consistent quality & seeing what amazing/ unique creations they have, I asked if they would be able to do a custom cake. I showed them a picture of what I wanted & that I needed it kinda short notice. Price wise was very fair. They absolutely nailed it.

Love this cookie shop. The stuffed cookies are amazing. The cookies are pretty pricey though but…read morewhenever i go to the mall i try to stop by. Love the variety they have. Always a bonus when they hand you tiny samples of their soft serve. I love their pb and jam cookie. Recently they have jumped on the dubai chocolate craze and made two cookies that way. The dubai chocolate is like a brownie cookie with the pistachio filling that has a nice crunch. Not overly sweet. My favorite however is the dubai coconut. The coconut filling is so good!

Very underwhelming cookies especially for the price. I've had quite a lot of the trendy higher end…read morecookies in nyc like crumbl, insomnia, chip city and this is definitely my least favorite. It also costs more than all of them at 6 bucks.

Alpine Pastry Shoppe has been a staple in my family for years--every holiday you can imagine and…read moreeven for those random "just because" moments. A coworker recently asked me to bring back some cookies since she knew I was flying home to New York. When she said she wanted good quality cookies, I already knew exactly where I was headed: Alpine. Every time I walk into this place it somehow feels like the first time. Maybe it's the nostalgia from going there with my family for so many years, or maybe it's because it's still family-owned and truly has that warm, welcoming vibe. The people who work there are always so sweet, accommodating, and kind, which just adds to the experience. When anyone brings up rainbow cookies, Alpine is honestly the first place that comes to mind for me. They're the only ones I really go to for them. For my coworker, I picked up a pound of assorted cookies so she could try a little bit of everything. Selfishly, I was definitely thinking I should've ordered a box for myself too! She absolutely loved them, which came as no surprise. If you want truly great Italian cookies and pastries, Alpine Pastry Shoppe is the only place that comes to mind for me. I'm so happy to see that they're still open, and I truly hope they remain a neighborhood staple for many years to come.

Had to try the Rainbow Cookie Donut ! The anticipation was killing me. It is a bit pricey at $9.50…read morefor its size but it was absolutely delightful . The inside Rainbow cookie is moist and dense. The chocolate outside was one of the best chocolate hardened glaze I have had in quite some time. **This is a weekend item** The inside is full of temptation. I also grabbed Easter bread and a Crumb Cherry Pie. You can order ahead of time and slip past the line to pick up inside on the right side.

Lovely place to have Coffee or Tea with a friend. Also, very good options for lunch or just a nice…read morea snack.

Matcha latte - smooth, umami, zero astringency, 16oz had a good ratio of matcha to whole milk. I…read morehighly recommend either cows milk or oat milk. Ube latte - my fiancé's descriptors "fantastic, wonderful" Macarons - got the blueberry lavender and earl grey. Both had balanced amount of sweetness and outstanding, bold flavor. I would have gotten other pastries but am unfortunately gluten free now so these were the only things I could have. Service was super quick and the interior is very pleasant and clean. Seems like a good place to do work or homework if you're into that.