It's about time I update my review for No Rush Cafe. They are literally the only place in the area…read moreI can comfortably get some work done while enjoying a 'no rushed' breakfast or lunch. Sure there are some great deli's, diners and cafe spots but at No Rush Cafe, you never feel like your present is detracting from business. There's been times where I get me a sandwich and a coffee, crack open my laptop to do some emails and video editing, and all of a sudden when I look at my watch, 2 hours has passed. Their booths are incredibly comfortable and even have inspired me to create some breakfast nook booth seating at home.

This place is good, not great, when it comes to the drinks. I don't like overly sweet drinks and I…read morelike the taste of good roasted espresso. That said, I requested 1/2 sugar in my decaf iced brown sugar shaken espresso. I am avoiding caffeine. It was still too sweet for my taste. We also got a regular coffee which was okay. The iced lavender matcha latte was probably the best. Still a little too sweet. Last was an iced matcha latte; overpowered by sugar. If you want to taste your matcha or coffee, definitely request less sugar, much less. I didn't eat the pastries but my family said the chocolate croissant was flaky with good quality chocolate. We had it warmed up; definitely recommend that. The service was very friendly and helpful. Inside it's dark with cool paintings on the walls. They have several sitting areas with all types of couches and chairs. Outside it smelled like weed; inside it did not. Well, there you go!

What a delightful and charming restaurant The Bungalow is. From the moment you walk in, you're…read moregreeted by a beautifully decorated space that blends Caribbean, Hawaiian, and Mexican influences into a warm and inviting atmosphere. We chose to sit at the bar, where our bartender, Michaela, was friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. She recommended the jerk chicken quesadilla and the blackened fish tacos, and both turned out to be excellent choices. Before ordering, we enjoyed their award-winning margaritas, which certainly lived up to the hype. Following Michaela's recommendations proved to be the right decision, as every dish was flavorful and perfectly prepared. As we finished our meal, we found ourselves unable to decide whether The Bungalow was "really very good" or "very really good." Either way, everything we tried was delicious. We look forward to returning soon to explore more of the menu. This is definitely a place worth visiting if you're looking for great food, creative flavors, and a welcoming atmosphere.

One of the better dining options in Oceanside. The restaurant isn't big but has a huge menu. The…read morefood itself is like a step above your average bar food, but you get friendly service and a fun, titi bar vibe, as well as some outdoor seating. The wings were good, but they weren't served with blue cheese or ranch which was weird. I had the southwest caesar salad with skirt steak and loved it. My husband had the chicken fajitas and the portion was MASSIVE. Drinks are good too and decently priced.

I haven't written a review in a while, but when I do, it's usually to rave about the good food,…read moreastonishing staff and amazing establishment we have visited. Unfortunately, this review is not good at all due to the lack of class, judgment, and inadequacy of this establishment. We came here on a date night because we heard nothing but great reviews on this place. We were seated by a very unpleasant hostess who made it known she did not want to be there at all. We waited for a while for a server to come up to us to get our drink order, but that never happened. I was reluctant to leave at first, but then noticed that there was another table across from us a family of four with two kids who were having the same problem too. They waited patiently as we were, but no one was around to serve us because they were all standing at the bar being loud and goofing around. At that point I had enough and we walked out. I have now read the most recent reviews on this establishment after I left and I should have done that before we came here. A lot of unpleasant reviews have been posted for the past six months about this place. So apparently there's a reason why I had the experience I did as everyone else did recently. It's a shame because the Old reviews prior to the past couple of months were phenomenal. Oh wait you guys must be permanently closed by now as one of the other posts said. Now you should understand why. It is what it is, Right?

I didn't know that Bluebird Kitchen offered brunch, so I was happy to come here when I was in the…read moremood for some French Toast. The Challah French Toast was so delicious! The raspberry compote added a fantastic, bright fruitiness, and the whipped mascarpone was the perfect, light, and not-too-sweet finish. This was a dish that I'd happily order again. I came here on a weekday, so the restaurant was very quiet. Service was nice (but a bit slow). I definitely recommend this restaurant for brunch.

We come here pretty often with the family, and this last visit was for my mom's birthday. There…read morewere 10 of us, and we had a waitress who we've had almost every time we've come here, which has probably been at least 5 times now. She's always great, checks on us throughout the meal, and this time she even brought my mom a free dessert for her birthday, which was really nice because we didn't even ask for it. The food was good, as usual. My mom loves the amount of chicken parm she gets, so that's always a big reason why we end up here. I got the steak burrito this time, and I may have misunderstood the menu because I thought it was going to be more like a burrito bowl. They were totally fine with changing it for me though, so no complaints there. Honestly, you really can't go wrong with The Pantry. We'll definitely be back, just hopefully not too soon because we've been here mad times lately! I think we're going to let my mom pick somewhere different next time.

So, we decided to visit The Pantry on a Sunday, and let me tell you, it was an absolute ZOO! And…read morewhen I say zoo, I mean ZOO! LOL! Before we could even make it inside, there were people literally arguing in the parking lot! That's how chaotic it was. Now, the restaurant does have parking, but instead of dealing with that madness, we decided to park in a nearby parking area that serves the surrounding establishments and what I believe is the train station. Since it was Sunday, parking was free, so that worked out perfectly for us! Once we made our way inside, it was just as busy as expected. Our waiter was fairly new, and you could tell he was still trying to get the hang of things. He seemed a little confused at times, but you know what? He still got the job done, and I have absolutely no complaints about that. Everyone has to start somewhere! I ordered a traditional breakfast consisting of eggs, corned beef hash, and home fries. My friend decided to go with a gyro and fries. The food was okay. Nothing spectacular, nothing terrible. Just your typical diner food. Everything was decent, and neither of us had any complaints about our meals. But was it something that made me say, "Oh my goodness, I have to come back for this!"? Not necessarily. As far as the atmosphere goes, it's your standard diner setting. Nothing particularly unique or memorable about the decor or overall ambiance. However, I will give them credit for one thing: the restaurant was very clean inside, and that's always something I appreciate, especially considering how busy they were! Service was okay, food was okay, and the atmosphere was exactly what you'd expect from a traditional diner. The Pantry overall was a decent experience. Nothing that completely wowed me, but nothing that would make me tell someone to stay away either. If you're in the area and looking for a simple diner meal, it gets the job done. Would I go back? Sure, if I happened to be in the area and wanted something to eat. But would I go out of my way to return? Probably not. Sometimes a restaurant experience is just that: okay. And that's perfectly fine!

RS Beanery is the perfect place for a group of friends that drinks coffee, drinks alcohol, drinks…read moreone or the other, or drinks neither. They have something for everyone! Really cute interior with plenty of seating. We came on a Friday night so there was live music which was a nice touch. The menu ranges from lattes, to boozy lattes, to mocktails, to cocktails, to regular coffee. I tried the PB&J boozy latte and it was very good. I tried a sip of the butterscotch one and that was way too sweet for me. I also had a cocktail towards the end of the evening and that was delicious. For food we wanted the gumbo but they had run out so I opted for the chicken quesadilla instead. It was very good and filling. Service was fantastic! The waitress, the manager, the owner, everybody was great. Parking in the front and back.

Before arriving, I had no idea there was a bar. Love the concept of a coffee shop/bar. There is…read moreplenty of seating. I ordered a rainbow cookie iced latte which was very good. The staff was friendly & my drink was made quicker than anticipated. There are desserts on display by the counter as well as a back kitchen because I saw a woman come out with meals for customers.

Ambiance: very nice ambiance I sat outside…read more Service: the service is amazing Food $$: great for brunch and drinks! Audience: Solo Trip [X] Family Friendly [ X] Friends [X] Date Spot [X] Recommendations/tips: I recommend! It is near the farmers market so it was pretty nice walk

I've been here a few times and have also done take-out. Food has been very good every time…read more Had the Ramen Stir Fry with Chicken and the Crunch Wrap with Steak last time I came. Both were very good. Also had the Fried Oreos which were awesome! The restaurant was hosting Grey's Anatomy trivia night when I came. It was nice seeing everyone participating and playing along while also enjoying the atmosphere here.

Imperial Diner in Freeport really impressed me from start to finish. The family that runs this…read moreplace is incredibly warm and welcoming, and you can immediately see why they have so many loyal regulars. They remember customers by name and genuinely make you feel like family. The menu is extensive, but what stood out most was the quality. The Friday shrimp bisque was creamy and loaded with baby shrimp. The chicken and waffle sliders were excellent, and the waffles were so soft and fresh that I honestly didn't even need the maple syrup. The Rise n' Shine Quesadilla was such a great modern breakfast option, packed with eggs, bacon, avocado, black beans, pico de gallo and plenty of cheese. The grilled steak panini was another standout -- the steak was cooked perfectly and was much better than what I'd normally expect from a diner panini. Of course, being at a diner, I had to try something Greek. The gyro wrap was excellent, with thinly sliced, tender and flavorful gyro meat. The biggest surprise for me was the Barolo Braised Short Ribs over whipped potatoes. The portion was huge, the short rib was fork-tender, and the quality honestly felt more like something you'd expect from a full-service restaurant. This was diner food elevated. They also make their desserts in-house downstairs. I tried the individual apple pie and strawberry cheesecake, and I loved that each one was its own little pie instead of just a slice. Both were adorable and delicious. Imperial Diner also has a full bar, curbside pickup and an outdoor patio when the weather is nice. You really don't have to be a "diner person" to enjoy this place. Between the food quality, huge variety and genuinely kind family behind it, Imperial Diner absolutely deserves to be in the conversation with the better diners on Long Island. I thoroughly enjoyed everything I tried and will definitely be back.

I come here often when I'm visiting Long Island! I'm not much of a diner person but I do love how…read morespacious this one is, especially in the bar area. I've ordered a couple items from here before, including the French Onion Soup, Baked Potato, Philly Cheesesteak, Onions Rings, etc. All tastes pretty good at a decent price. Service is very quick and bartender is also kinda cute :)

AMAZING experience at Bourbon & Brews!…read more If you're looking for the perfect place to celebrate a birthday or special occasion for friends and family 21+, Bourbon & Brews is definitely the place to go! I had a birthday party with around 45 people, and everything was fantastic! The space was comfortable, spacious, and perfect for our group. The party package included a great virarity of food to pick from. I have different friends with different food preferences so the wide options to pick from really helped me plan a party for everyone to enjoy The bartenders who worked my party, John and Mel were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made GREAT drinks. There were plenty of tables and seating options, plus chairs at the bar, which gave everyone plenty of room to relax, mingle, and socialize. The BNB also provides card games and a dart board inside which makes the atmosphere lively and fun. I couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate such a special occasion. Thank you, Bourbon & Brews, for helping make my birthday celebration so memorable! I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone planning a birthday, party, celebration or even just going inside for a drink or two. I can't wait to come back!

Beer selection is excellent. But under no circumstances order the fried chicken sandwich. Number…read moreone it doesn't look or taste like fried chicken. They served it to me with nothing on it even though I asked for honey hot sauce. I took one bite and I couldn't eat it. It didn't seem like food. Otherwise, I had an local IPA and onion rings and fried pickles--those were fine. We also waited 45 minutes to order even though barely anyone was there. The ambience is woody sports bar. They were playing early 2000s hard rock on the sound system, which fits perfectly with the feel of the place.

My family has been coming to Salt on the Water for years, and we look forward to visiting every…read moresummer. We have always enjoyed the restaurant, and I want to make it very clear that this review is NOT a reflection of the establishment or management. Unfortunately, our experience with our server, Alyson A., was extremely disappointing. From our very first interaction, Alyson was not warm, welcoming, or personable. We noticed it immediately but tried to give her grace and enjoy our evening. It was my husband's birthday, and I discreetly let Alyson know because I wanted to surprise him without him knowing. When the time came, she brought over a candle in a cup of ice, placed it on the table, and walked away. No "Happy Birthday," no acknowledgment whatsoever. It was incredibly awkward and disappointing, especially considering I had specifically gone out of my way to quietly let her know we were celebrating. What really sent me over the top was how our check was handled. I placed my debit card inside the check folder. Alyson came over with the machine, processed the payment, and walked away. She never handed my card back to me. When I noticed it was missing, I told her, "My card is in the book. I didn't get it back." She opened the folder and said it wasn't there, then pointed to a spot on the table and said, "It's right here." I asked, "How did it get there?" and she replied, "I put it there." I was stunned. Why would you place a customer's debit card somewhere on the table without handing it directly back to them or even telling them where you put it? Had I not noticed my card was missing and asked, I would not have known she had left it there. Throughout the entire experience, there was no "thank you," no "have a good night," no acknowledgment of my husband's birthday, and no sense of basic hospitality. Her demeanor made us feel as though serving our table was an inconvenience. We did notify management, and I want to give them the recognition they deserve. They were nothing short of amazing, as they always have been. They listened to our concerns, were professional, and handled the situation with genuine care. That is the Salt on the Water we know and why my family continues to return year after year. It was simply disheartening to have this kind of service at an establishment we think so highly of. One server will not change our opinion of Salt on the Water, but our experience with Alyson A. was unacceptable and absolutely not representative of the level of hospitality we have come to expect here.

My first time here but have been trying to make my way here for ages. Came with my brother for an…read moreearly dinner after work on a summer Friday. It may be my new favorite place on Long Island. The vibes were IMMACULATE. Everyone was so friendly, and the atmosphere was chill and relaxed. Loved sitting by the water watching boats pull up. Loved making conversations with strangers nearby. We split the coconut shrimp appetizer. I got the salmon and my brother got the steak. Every thing was perfect. We shared the chocolate lava cake for dessert. It paired perfectly with my cappuccino I will DEFINITELY be back!!!

This was my first time at Hard Bean, and it was such a nice place to relax and decompress after a…read morelong 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.

Another beautiful experience at this amazing coffee shop. Hard Bean is such a hidden gem with a…read morelittle 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!