This was my first time at Hard Bean, and it was such a nice place to relax and decompress after a long day at work. The owner was friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was very cozy and warm. I loved how it wasn't crowded and felt like being home in your living room. I got the brown sugar churro iced latte and had some vanilla added in, and paired it with a chicken salad sandwich with apples on a croissant bread with chips on the side. Then to satisfy my sweet tooth, I got a caramel pecan bar. Everything was really great & I would definitely come back again. read more

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Tried the Teddy Graham Shaken Espresso from the specials menu. The drink was good and the crushed graham crackers on top was a cute garnish. read more

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Another beautiful experience at this amazing coffee shop. Hard Bean is such a hidden gem with a little bit of everything. On this visit, I ordered a tuna sandwich on multigrain bread, it was very tasty and made with fresh ingredients. I also ordered a Caramel Coconut Matcha, which was nicely balanced with coconut flakes. I can't say enough about how relaxing the space is; it gets better with every visit. Even the owner is as kind as could be, making it easy to continue to support this great business. If you haven't checked it out yet, you must! read more

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I decided to try their Iced Shaken Espresso - S'mores Edition, and the flavor was really good. I think it could have been phenomenal if they had used coffee ice cubes instead of regular ice. As the drink melted, it became watered down and lost some of the rich coffee flavor. It's a small change that would make a big difference, because the drink itself has a lot of potential. read more

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Came here after seeing ppl review it on TikTok and I was so curious. So glad we stopped by, the place was popping since there was a fair outside. The place is pretty large and serves more than just drinks. Service was really quick despite the crowd and the place smelled delicious. You can tell it's an old school design. I love supporting fellow Asian businesses in Long Island and I plan on coming back again for coffee or maybe matcha. read more

Hard Bean - Tiramisu shaken espressso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Merrick, New York

Went here real quick cuz I was craving a cinnamon bun before seeing a show at the Merrick Theatre and I also got a refresher type drink called The Fizz which was really good! I loved that it had chunks of fruit in it. Very refreshing. I liked the cinnamon roll too, I think it was outsourced from a cinnamon roll specialty place? They were in bags and had a brand name on them but they were pretty good for not being fresh. It wasn't as gooey and heavy on cinnamon filling as I was hoping and I was worried about it having too much frosting on the top but it ended up being a good amount! Really liked the interior of the place too, a bunch of very cute little areas to sit and relax in. read more

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I desperately needed a cup of coffee and Hard Bean didn't disappoint. Great place with cool decor typical of a coffee shop. Service was very good. Friendly workers there took care of me. Now for the coffee. I had a mocha and it was outstanding. One of the best I've ever had. I highly recommend going here, I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Hard Bean - Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Merrick, New York

This newish place was adorable and in prime real estate the corner of Merrick Avenue and the LIRR on Sunrise. I didn't expect it to have tables and chairs and sofas like the old Starbucks. The drink selection was good and unusual. I ordered a lavender matcha that was good, but not amazing. The staff was sweet, but there was a slight language barrier. All in all, it's a solid place to go for your coffee. I recommend Hard Bean. read more

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My sister and I visited this place and we loved their bacon egg and cheese on the croissant! The coffee is very creamy and very good as well as their passionfruit lemonade. My sister loved her coffee crème brûlée, she even wanted to order a second one! The service was great and didn't take long for us to receive our orders. The ambience is great for a laid back afternoon. We'll definitely be back! read more

I'm not usually on this part or the island but I had saved this spot for some time. I stopped by on a random weekend afternoon and it was quiet. Drink was strong and delicious. Service was attentive and kind. If this coffee shop was closer to me I would definitely be there doing some work or reading. It felt cozy but bright enough for productivity. If in the area I would stop by again read more

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Such a cute coffee shop! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I liked the big round mugs, I gave me "Friends" tv show vibes. I had a matcha latte, and my friend had a flavored coffee latte and both were delicious read more

As someone who loves going to cafes and trying unique drinks, I found the drinks to be delicious. There are a lot of options to choose from but the iced shaken espresso is my favorite, as there are plenty of cold foam options to choose from. This is actually our second time here. We enjoyed the drinks we got the first time so much we drove an hour to come back to try more drinks. Currently, there is a fall menu and we got 2 drinks from it-- pumpkin pie and maple matcha as shown in the picture. You can get the pumpkin pie with whatever coffee- we got it with the iced shaken espresso. It tastes exactly like a pumpkin pie-- imagine a PSL but even better. The maple matcha is also great- a balance of sweet maple with earthy matcha. Great space and ambiance to do work. The man who works there is also the sweetest. PSA: for all the matcha lovers, try the banana matcha it is so good! read more

Hard Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Merrick, New York

I was i. the area, wanted a latte and found this place easily. Parking was plentiful. This is a cute place with plenty of seating to relax or catch up with friends. I got an iced skinny latte and it was very good and refreshing. I like supporting small family businesses so you should check it out. read more

Hard Bean - skinny iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Merrick, New York

Came here for the 1st time after seeing some reviews on social media and was super excited! The ambiance and cute nature of this place alongside the good coffee earned them their 3 stars but I was highly disappointed to find that the customer service was lacking. I waited to order approx 5-6 minutes and no one ever acknowledged my presence (not the barista who looked upset nor the older gentleman who seemed to be the manager or owner). Normally I'd walk out but I had already driven the distance and just stayed patient. The service completes the experience, I really wish I could have given 5 stars but there are some improvements to be made here. read more

Great coffee! Cute local near train coffee shop! Always a great experience and coffee. They do also have food but I have never any

Unfortunately, I didn't have a great experience here. The coffee shop is very nice, with lots of seating and a cozy atmosphere. However, I ordered a caramel iced coffee, and it was undrinkable. I'm not exactly sure what was wrong with it, maybe it was expired milk. read more

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Came here since it was one of the few "mom & pap" coffee shops open. It's a nice chill vibe inside with excellent & friendly service. The coffee was HOT and tasted fresh which was great. All of us enjoyed our drinks. Would come back. read more

Hard Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Merrick, New York

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Loveee this coffee shop! They have a lot of fun flavors on the menu, and there are usually some seasonal flavors available too. Some of my favorites include white chocolate, caramel, and red velvet ; (seasonal). The service here is also great, and I've never had to wait longer than a couple minutes for my coffee. read more

Hard Bean - White chocolate iced latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Merrick, New York

Got an iced latte and paid close to $8 for milk essentially. As much as it pained me to throw it out, it wasn't good. For that price and being that there's only one size, it should absolutely have two shots of espresso. read more

Jill was fantastic. Friendly, attentive, and easily the highlight of my visit. It's rare these days to come across someone who makes a coffee shop feel genuinely welcoming, and she nailed it. That said, the vibe took a sharp turn thanks to what I can only describe as dark looming cloud of the so called "manager"... hovering and speaking to an obviously newer employee in a way that felt unnecessarily harsh. Ironically, she seemed to be doing great, which made the whole thing even more awkward to watch. I've worked at a coffee shop and in the food service business. It takes a minute to adjust. Especially when we have to experience rushes. Great staff member, questionable leadership. Unfortunately, that's enough for me not to return. I won't support an establishment that doesn't support their staff. read more

I came here with my dad after the morning church service on a Sunday. I've been wanting to try this shop out since I noticed it. I wasn't disappointed, it was great. There is a wide variety of coffee drinks and food available to chose from when you walk in. I had the regular coffee and the Monkey Bread. The Monkey Bread wasn't overly sweet but it was sweet enough. It was great dipping it inside of my coffee. The regular coffee was also pretty good, I always judge a coffee shop by their regular cup of coffee, as fun as coffee drinks are you can't properly judge a drink with the flavored syrups that go inside of a coffee drink. The place is relaxing to hang out in and the owner was friendly. Definitely a good place to visit! read more

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Somewhat limited snack selection, but everything I've tried tastes great. Pleasant environment enhanced by music selection. Great stop on my way to the train. read more

Hard Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Merrick, New York

Probably the worst matcha I've ever received from a coffee shop unfortunately. It's basically a cup of sweetened milk for $7. It's not even green. Major let down unfortunately. read more

Hard Bean - spring matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Merrick, New York

Amazing service and coffee!!!! Highly recommend. The crème brûlée latte was so fire!!!

I can't take how adorable this place is - it's unbelievable that this used to be a bank. It's a real shame the movie theater nearby closed because it would've been fun to do a little coffee house and movie day combo with the fam, but hopefully something equally cool opens up. As a 90s kid, it reminds me of a hangout spot on my old Nickelodeon and Disney Channel tv shows, with the little local community bulletin board on the wall and oversized chairs, and now I get to live out my cool hangout spot dreams as an adult. There's plenty of seating available, both with tables and a little lounge spot, and I saw someone had set up to do some work at one of the tables. There's parking both in the station lot and street parking (check the signs to confirm). I've gotten a banana strawberry smoothie and two iced matcha lattes. The owner was really kind and double checked to make sure my matcha lattes were sweetened to my liking. Everything was delicious and I'd be open to trying some of the baked goods they had available in the future. They also had a fridge with some Celsius drinks, and lots of non-dairy options. There hasn't been a place this close to the station since that bagel shop closed (the one where Kenko is now) so I hope it does well! Make sure you get a loyalty card to stamp! I would've gotten one on my first visit if I realized. read more

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This place is the epitome of a local coffee shop. $10 for a mid coffee that you have to wait 20 minutes for. Gave them another shot and regret it. There were 2 people in front of me, 1 person making drinks and it took 23 minutes to get my latte. Need more staff especially when it's busy. read more

If you're like me and need to forgo sugar don't try their sugar free flavors. Just get a regular coffee. The sugar free raspberry is repulsive read more

I got my drinks to go since I had to go back to work. My cafe americano was delicious and my co-worker said her hot chocolate was also great. They have great seating in here for meeting up with friends or getting some work done. I'll definitely be back to try some of their flavored lattes. They have a big selection of flavors. read more

Warm, cozy, atmosphere, perfect for a cold winter day in January, nice corner location, right off the Long Island rail Rd. in Merrick, we offer some light sandwiches, smoothies, pastries, All types of coffees, hot and iced, Victor was great, The decor is perfect, they have couches, seating table, it's a nice place to go, it's a very quiet atmosphere I recommend getting the magnum size lattes. They are huge, porcelain cups, highly recommend their new, iced Greek yogurt, coffee, very flavorful, and I love the fizz gold pieces of fruit remind you of a virgin sangria So if you're looking for a café with a cool quiet vibe, this is the place for you, read more

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Not really a coffee drinker but every since I began coming to hard bean I've been enjoying coffee a lot.the service is great and the owner is very kind to his customers and welcoming to all that comes in. The atmosphere is very friendly and calm, great environment to study,read, hangout with friends and have a nice snack and drink for a good price and good moments. Definitely would recommend read more

Hard Bean - Ice shaken Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Merrick, New York

Probably my favorite coffee shop on Long Island. I drive 30 minutes to get the iced shaken espresso with coconut cold foam on top. The owner is so sweet, always takes the time to talk to his customers, and works hard -- there every day. And their couches are so comfortable lol. Please try this place out! I recommend their iced shaken espressos and banana matcha, but they have a wide selection for everyone to be happy with something. read more

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Love this place!! Its a great place to get matcha lattes and hot chocolate on a snowy sunday and the best place to get coffee !!!

probably one of the best coffee places I think I ever have had the owner and his employees are so so sweet and so welcoming it's dangerous how I live two minutes away from this coffee shop because I'm always here. Highly recommend. read more

Love the cafe and the owner. He's very accommodating and friendly. Their baked goods are so delish and wholesome, as well as their sandwiches. Cappachino and coffees are the same, so tasty and flavored to be just right. Thank you again for making the town of Merrick an 'exceptional place to get coffee in'!! read more

I got an iced shaken espresso tiramisu flavor it was the best I've ever had totally recommend!! Best customer service and environment to be in!! read more

It was my first time visiting this coffee shop, and I really liked a large cozy space with a very friendly owner there was so comfortable! The coffee was by far the best of any cafe I've ever been to. For lunch, I had a turkey sandwich and my friend had a roast beef sandwich, each sandwich had a different type of bread and the ingredients were so fresh and very tasty. It's a coffee shop with a rich menu of smoothies, desserts and breakfast etc....... that I'll want to go to the cafe every day. The coffee tasted good, so I bought French Roast Mexican ground coffee and it was also very delicious, so I recommend it. read more

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Cute spot to hang and have a coffee. Friendly employees. Nice coffee and tea selection. Give it a try. read more

Hard Bean - View from the couch - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Merrick, New York

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Delicious food, really great coffee & relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere! I love bringing friends here, too. read more

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Recently opened coffee shop across the street from the train station on Merrick Ave. They are still fixing some odds and ends and now waiting for final permits but the store looks great. Plenty of seating spread out so you are not too close to other patrons. They have coffees and smoothies. I haven't tried the smoothies but the Latte was good. They also have a small amount of pastries. The cinnamon pastry was very good. Staff is friendly. Nice place to get a coffee to go or hang out. read more

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Always uses very good quality, coffee beans, has an amazing selection of breakfast sandwiches and great lunch choices. Super friendly staff! Everything is delivered fresh every day. Highly recommend the Dalgona "from Squid Game" coffee, the only place on Long Island serving it. read more