Playa Bowls

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After a full day of shopping in Central Ave, this is a nice retreat. It's a cool and quiet…read moreatmosphere with lots of delicious chocolate options to try to make your own mini chocolate tasting. Definitely a cute spot for a first date or a friend hangout. Highly recommend!

Delicious cronuts. Bought them in the morning and they still tasted fresh in the evening. Chocolate…read moreone for the win!

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The Cheese Store of Cedarhurst

3.9(25 reviews)

I actually love this place for the coffee and it seems many other reviewers do as well. I found…read morethem on uber eats because occasionally I use uber eats to have coffee delivered to work. Am I the only one who does that? Both times I've chosen to get coffee from the cheese store I've loved it. They actually called me both times because they didn't have something I asked for but what they gave me in place of what they didn't have was just so tasty and great. The flavors I've tried are incredibly amazing. Maybe one day I'll actually get the cheese but the cheese store has my heart for the coffee.

Despite its name the real gem of this place is coffee. Hot or cold you can enjoy a myriad of…read moredelicious coffee flavors with an array of milk or non milk options. There is also tea and hot chocolate. They also have cold brew to go. Muffins or bagels for a quick bite. They have flatbreads and other interesting snacks. It is my favorite coffee place in the Five towns. Oh and the cheeses are eclectic and yummy. But don't come Saturday because they are kosher and Shomar Shabbat.

Tuna panini with bite mark

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Bean and Berry

3.5(2 reviews)

Their menu is so outta whack. Everywhere you look there are different prices. The yelp menu is…read moredifferent from the online menu which is different from the in person or take out menu. Confusing to say the least! Also tried calling multiple times on Sunday and no one answered the phone.

Excellent food, service, and ambiance! Was in the area the other day, searched for Avocado Toast…read moreand it did not disappoint!! It was incredibly difficult to find, since the store is not labeled outside, but when I did, I went inside and the menu is updated from what is currently on Yelp. The staff were all very friendly, and accommodating. The flavors were totally unique and cannot wait to visit again!!

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Banana Pudding Iced Latte

Starbucks

2.0(72 reviews)

0.1 mi

This girl who works there and literally screaming in the store "I don't care I don't care". Baby…read moregirl I'm sorry for whatever Starbucks did to you but you need to find a new job. And then giving me an attitude when I wasn't talking to her LOL And the Indian looking manager, lord. Thought he could fool me saying he made my drink correctly. Haha Yeah ok Look, these people are overworked and it shows. They're rude, angry, running on caffeine. It'll make anyone go nuts. I'm surprised they didn't go on that strike a few months ago. Don't go here guys, they seem like dead horses walking. I hope they figure out there worth some day because it's sad. The energy really shifts when you walk in here. There the new McDonald's of bad service. However I do recommend getting your orders through the drive thru. They tend to get them right more often than getting it right in store in front of you.

Disgustingly Dirty! A sad example of the Starbucks brand…read more I was swinging by this Starbucks location on my way to a doctors appointment. This girl was in the mood for caffeine!! Honestly when I pulled in and I saw the crap all over the place under the advertising boards and drive-thru, I should've just ran. I was desperate though lol. There is literally just tons of crap and garbage all over the place. It's out in plain sight so they can't say they didn't know it was there. Some of it's right under the security cameras. This place is disgusting. After I got my drink I said to myself "if this is how disgusting and dirty they keep their establishment where people can actually see things, imagine with the back of the shop looks like we are customers don't have access." I decided to not have my beverage and chucked it in the garbage at the local gas station while pumping gas. Staff was very lackluster too. No personality at all.

Pecan Cortado

Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha

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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

Capri

4.7(9 reviews)

1.6 mi

Cute and clean. Good dairy kosher menu. Lovely dessert. I had the salmon shawarma with the beet…read moresalad. Delicious. The service is a bit slow because the food is fresh. Don't go if you are in a hurry. Relax and enjoy the meal and a chat. Nice date place.

Cool, modern space with accompanying menu. No table service-- you go up to order-- but they come to…read morethe table with your order. Avocado toast, cream of corn soup, cream of mushroom soup, grilled salmon sandwich -- we loved everything we ordered. They also brought a carafe of water to the table ( and refilled it when empty!). A nice touch. Kind of on the expensive side for a non-table service restaurant, but what isn't these days?

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Crawfords Coffee Bar &Cafe

3.3(23 reviews)

I love this location! The barista, Al is super friendly and makes the best coffee! I must give…read morecredit to the staff as a team, they are attentive and quick! I don't sit in often, but there is plenty of seating. I absolutely adore their açaí bowls and new edition the Dubai chocolate strawberry cups

Everything and person were excellent. The place has a great Oatmeal and Blueberry combo that helps…read moremy gut health and sugar levels!!

Now ill be full at the end of the meal

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Smoothie all over my shirt!

Sunflower Cafe

3.9(50 reviews)

I ordered a surprise bday brunch for my boss and his family from this location! It was amazing,…read morethey were so happy with all the food and it was so delicious! The menu is extensive and with options for everyone! Also their juice options are incredible :)

Food is delicious. The sushi is amazing. I had a cooked branzino on too of the sushi something i…read moredont have where i live in los angeles. So it was amazing. Alot to choose from. I also had there salad with feta and goat cheese was amazing. Its a nice place to sit for to stay and eat def. Family friendly. The staff was very sweet. Cant wait to go back when i am back in ny!! Ambiance was very nice. Its more of a lunch spot as well.

Front of Restaurant

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Glicks Bakehouse

3.8(19 reviews)

0.7 mi

Best cakes and staff in the world. The service is very friendly. Michelle is special. The prices…read moreare fair.,

Sufganyiot review!…read more They're good. I've had better in Brooklyn but these still hit the spot. Big selection of flavors, but my favorite is the classic jelly.

Challah and mini pastries

Chocolate kokosh...amazing!

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So much chocolate

Central Perk Cafe

3.2(73 reviews)

A wonderful restaurant. Great Food - Great Atmosphere- Great Service…read more Most of us had different pasta dishes and they were ALL excellent. My Eggplant Parmigiana was amazing - made just right and with a perfect, unique sauce, A very pleasant place for a meal - we can't wait to go back.

Beautiful & bright cafe with plenty of seating for a gathering. I came here for a meeting and had a…read morewonderful experience. My medium Cafe Latte was absolutely delicious and the corn muffin was the best and freshest muffin I've had in a while. I can't wait to go back! The service was also great. There was an immediate urgency to help out anyone who was purchasing food or drinks there.

Plenty of seating

Beet Carpaccio

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Bagelry

3.6(26 reviews)

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Love this small shop! The staff is friendly, they make egg-cellent egg salad(salt and pepper upon…read morerequest) and the coffee is tasty as well!

I think I got a total of 5 bagels at this place during my 4 day stay in cedarhurst. These bagels…read morewere so delicious and I loved both the veggie and the scallion cream cheese. The man, maybe the owner, who works there was really really kind but there was one woman working that was rude. I'll be back for more bagels when I return to cedarhurst!!!

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There's no place like playa!! The customer service here is great. SevAnna & Janelle always take great care of me. This place feels like home! I highly recommend read more

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I'm so disappointed to have to leave this review, because I used to LOVE Cooked Klean. For a long…read moretime, the food was consistently amazing, which is why I keep coming back. Unfortunately, over the last few months, the quality and attention to detail have really been falling off. Whenever I place an order through the app, I make sure to select specific sauces and leave special instructions. Lately, these are completely ignored. The food arrives without any of the selected sauces, making the meals extra dry and tough to eat. I'm really not sure why basic instructions are being missed, but it takes all the joy out of what used to be a great meal. I want nothing more than to see this place get back to the standard I know they are capable of, but until these basic order accuracy issues are fixed, I won't be ordering again

Best healthiest food with lovely appetizing presentation. So grateful for this place. Beats…read moreeverything else honestly. If you care about your health and love yummy food with a lot of options. I'm obsessed with this place. Would eat this every day. I got a couple of different bowls - a hearty one and an acai bowl (wish had more variety for acai bowls but their combination options are great either way) I also got one of the healthy hydrating smoothie juice type blend. Yum af. And the cutest best part was the almond butter banana open faced sandwich. I'll post a pic. So nostalgic. Get anything, or everything. You'll love it and probably come back.

Juice For Life

3.8

(240 reviews)

Ordered lunch one day last week and got the chicken Caesar salad wrap, which was pretty tasty…read more Others ordered a variety of chicken wraps and salads, and some drinks as well, and everyone was satisfied. A solid spot in Bayside.

I LOVE JFL. I've been going there for years and Tom's Brain Blast smoothie never misses. The nutty…read moreteriyaki and the pesto wraps are my go-tos, making them a bowl is even better.

Baya Bar - Acai & Smoothie Shop

4.0

(25 reviews)

Got a refresher on a hot hot summer day. The Drink was ok I didn't know it would have seltzer in it…read morewish that was mentioned. Place was clean and bright. Service was cool.

The Acai bowls are super delicious! They portion size is super generous. The cage is super cute and…read morethe staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend and it's a great place to unwind

SoBoL

4.2

(100 reviews)

Best açaí bowls! I come here at least 3 days a week--and honestly, sometimes even more! Everything…read moreis always fresh and delicious. Special shoutout to Kat, who always makes my açaí bowl perfectly and gets it right every time. Great service, great quality, and my favorite spot!

Açaí bowls seem to be the trend nowadays, so I said, let me hop on the wagon too. I think this is a…read morechain & I've had their bayside location, which was good, so I am glad they have one in Astoria too. My go-to is the açaí bowl (original - classic size) just the way it is, no customization. I haven't tried their other bowls but the UBE & coconut sounds very good too! Oh yea, if you don't feel like chewing, they have all their açaí bowls in smoothie form too. Refreshing, vibrant, and packed with flavor. The açaí is smooth and slightly tart, balanced by sweet fruits and a satisfying crunch from granola. They also say their granola is "home made" which definitely adds that extra crunch. A light yet energizing treat that makes you feel as good as it tastes. Perfect for those hot NYC days...(and cold when winter comes).

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

3.3

(6 reviews)

Tried the chicken pesto wrap and a smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Cafe. The food was good and tasted…read morefresh. The chicken pesto wrap had good flavor, and the smoothie was refreshing. My only downside was the price. It felt a bit overpriced for what you get, but overall a decent experience.

This is a new location only have been open a couple of weeks…read more Clean establishment nice staff. They have menu's to take not just the Q&R barcode scanner. Wide variety of smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, salads, bowls and a breakfast menu.

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4.4

(7 reviews)

Saw on Instagram that they recently added iced lattes to their menu. I went with honey cinnamon…read moreflavor which they use honey and cinnamon instead of any syrups! It also came with coffee iced cubes. It was very good and pretty decently priced.

MENU Great Spot! Very modern and people are very friendly…read more All Natural and REAL ingredients. Check it out!

Daily Dose Juice Bar & Cafe

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Needed a smoothie and was in the neighborhood. I decided to try Juice Bar and Cafe. Upon walking,…read morethere were two older ladies setting up for the morning. One of the ladies looked at me without any acknowledgment, my fist impression was not very friendly. I stood there for a maybe a good few seconds and then she acknowledged me as a customer asking how she can help me. I looked at the menu and ordered a ginger, kale smoothie. It was delicious and refreshing. I also ordered a grilled chicken sandwich. It was good, but something was too salty either the chicken or dressing. It took the lady a long time to make the sandwich. As a first timer I saw a sign about receiving 10%, your first order. Overall, the food was great, but service was a bit slow.

I got the protein shake and it tasted okay but didn't expect it to taste amazing since it was full…read moreof greens. I got the spinach one and it was overpowering with ginger taste. The ambiance was okay, nothing too special and it was made fairly quickly so that was good for grab and go

Mr.Chicken & Mrs.Tea

(126 reviews)

Super fast straight forward service. Delicious fresh food…read more About a 5 to 8 minutes wait. Very clean and spacious atmosphere. A lot of seating. I order 2 of the mozzarella hot dogs and 5 pieces wings with fries.

Received a chicken sandwich with old peeling bun (see pic) and ordered a black milk tea that looked…read moreand taste like pure milk and sugar. I kindly informed the cashier to let the cook know that the presentation was unacceptable especially for a $21 meal. I ate the sandwich minus the top bun. I'm choosing to share my experience and just not return.

Blend & Brew

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At this stage, it's evident that Blend & Brew delivers the satisfying cup I've come to expect, but…read moredon't get me wrong, it goes deeper than a satisfying cup of Joe. Let me explain! *This casual environment brings an abundance of customer service, customer appreciation, customer engagement and a lot of enthusiasm which is very attractive,warm and inviting to ne. I love that energy every staff member offers. *The green drinks that I order, are made to order and concocted out of the fresh vegetables, no premade drinks that's ready to drink (RTD), stocked in a cooler for hours or days; even, losing its vitality! *The coffee is always fresh and delicious. Hey, I'm not much of a coffee drinker but since I've been drinking coffee from Blend & Brew, I may have to dismiss the aforementioned statement. *The waffles are freshly made and are also topped with fresh fruit and other toppings. The golden Honey Waffle is my go to for breakfast! * The fruit smoothies.. I arrived later in the morning, between the hours of 9 am- 12pm to make good use of the special; BOGO half off to save money. I chose a banana smoothie and I was allowed to order off the menu to purchase a strawberry/banana smoothie. It's not a normal occurrence. The banana smoothie was very delicious and offered great pleasure in every sip with a bonus of a lumpy texture. In conclusion, I don't often drink coffee or smoothies but this treasure trove called Blend and Brew, I highly recommend them to you. Inspire more, Yelp more!

I've been stopping by Blend & Brew a few times a week lately to grab a green smoothie before…read moreheading into work. The quality of the fruit and veggies is definitely fresh - you can taste that they aren't just using cheap syrups. It's a bit pricey at around $9-$10 for a large smoothie, but it's worth it for the health boost. Parking on Merrick Blvd is always a headache, so I recommend mobile ordering and just doing a quick curbside pickup if you're driving. Small, clean shop with a friendly staff.

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