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The Cafe

3.7 (135 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Jackie S.

More like 3.5 stars. Island Thyme has a great menu, with quality ingredients, and decent service. It's just very overpriced for what you get. I came for a quick dinner and had the hummus trio, and my fiancé and I each made our own quinoa "bowl," which is actually more like a plate. The hummus was freshly made and good. I had salmon as my protein and you can tell it was fresh, not frozen. However, when I order a quinoa bowl I like it when all my veggies are in an actual bowl, on top of quinoa, not on a place with everything next to each other. I like mixing it up with some dressing but I guess this isn't the place for that. My favorite veggie option was the kale with fava beans. Their mushrooms and broccoli were decent. Next time I come I'll definitely make my own açaí bowl!

Alyssa S.

Great food and vibe. A bit drafty, but not an issue if you're there on a summer day. The sauce for the vegan burger should come both already on the burger and on the side bc (while the burger tastes great) it's dry, and the sauce is so delicious that it's great to both have on the burger and to dip the potatoes in-- the little container on the side wasn't enough.

Locally made Kombucha on tap, awesome!
Maya D.

I love thell design and set up of this place. Very clean, fresh, modern with a beach vibe feel. The hanging plants add a nice touch. I Ordered an Ocean Bowl which was really good. It has goji berries and blueberries on top. My kids both had the hidden carrot mac and cheese. It came with a a few sweet potatoe chips, some slices of apple and a juice box. With that being said, I think they should give kids the option to choose diffwrent sides. The cashier first told me the kids can choose from the sides menu, then was told we couldnt. The sweet potato chips were a little hard to chew for my kids. They werent that crunchy and tasted a little stale. The mac and cheese was good, but the portion was small for what you pay for. Overall its a nice place, but I feel like its a little overpriced. I havent tried the other items on the menu but for the kids meal it I dont think a small bowl of mac and cheese, a few slices of apple and stale chips was worth $8. The acai bowl I had was good.

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The service was great and the food was even better. JG was a one man show. Highly recommend.

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Great low key vibe with heathy fresh options. Enjoyed the grilled salmon with charred broccoli. Serves wine and beer.

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Decent food but my steak sandwich was over cooked and kinda hard to even finish, more suited to vegan foods.

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8 years ago

Great healthy options. Menu could be a little larger but fresh quality food! Nice vibe too!

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Best ketchup on this side of the Mississippi!! The freshest food out there! The sweet potato hash is amazing!!!

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7 years ago

Such a nice place to sit and hang out with friends the food was good. Perfect for before or after the beach

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I found this place after I ran off of the boardwalk. It's nice, modern, good food. Too bad it's so far from me.

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8 years ago

Delicious, fresh food. Try the Mediterranean Turkey Burger! There's something for everyone here.

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8 years ago

Very good food. Nice surf atmosphere. Buddha wrap delicious. Only negative thing is they forgot my order.

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Delicious and healthy option for people looking for better choices of takeout. Great owners who care about making it right.

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Is this place closed for good?

Unfortunately yes But the new owner plans to keep the menu the same :)

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JJ Coopers

JJ Coopers

4.1(323 reviews)
1.0 mi
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Food is excellent, great service. Hometown feel! Prices are excellent. Huge burger, great tidbits…read moreand truffke fries.

We were enjoying ourselves by the beach, and surprisingly for a walk-in, they were able to seat our…read moregroup of 11 people within half an hour. The servers were all super sweet, and the hostess' did their best to accommodate our group. We ordered two drinks-Cucumber Cooler and the Indian Summer. The Cucumber Cooler was pretty refreshing and reminded me a lot of a mojito. The Indian Summer, however, was extremely tangy and tart, so I wasn't the biggest fan. For our food, we got a Charcuterie Board, Spicy Chicken Rigatoni, Smokehouse Burger, and Cedar-Plank Salmon. We honestly devoured the Charcuterie Board as soon as it was placed down in front of us. I loved the toast paired with the meats, cheese, and fig. The Smokehouse Burger is honestly so filling. I was pretty full from a quarter of the burger, because it was so packed with things (onion rings, cheese, patty, etc.). The fries are also a classic. The rigatoni was also pretty good; it's your classic vodka sauce. As for the salmon, I was a HUGE fan. The maple-bourbon glaze on the salmon gave it a nice smoky, savory, and sweet flavor that paired amazingly with the garlic herb rice. I could honestly eat this for days. Overall, the food, service, and vibe were pretty nice. I see why so many Long Beach natives recommend this spot. We were also seated in their half indoor/half outdoor area, and the weather was beautiful that day, so it was really nice to experience. Highly recommend coming here !

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Laurel Diner

3.9(333 reviews)
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Locally owned & operated
90 years in business

We are frequent customers at the Laurel, best Diner in Long Beach, NY! The food is always very…read morefresh and delicious. Great menu options - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We also order food for delivery. It always arrives quickly and hot (if the meal is hot) Today we had the unfortunate incident of someone stealing the order from our porch. After confirming the food wasn't delivered to the neighbors or side entrance, I called Laurel. Their driver confirmed the order had been delivered. Laurel told us not to worry. They would re-do the order. Great customer service If you haven't visited Laurel Diner, and want a great meal, give them a try!

In business since 1932, Laurel Diner is a classic diner in almost every sense. It's spacious and…read moreboisterous with striped booths that exude retro charm. The menu is appreciably huge, boasting everything from breakfast to sandwiches to pastas and much, much, more. About the only thing here that doesn't recall a bygone era is the pricing, which is high even by 21st-century Long Island standards. Laurel does at least offer rather generous portions (plus free coleslaw and pickles), but the food is nothing special. I went with a pastrami Reuben and a side salad in place of fries. The sandwich satisfied a craving though the meat was a bit chewy. It feels almost blasphemous, but I can get a better version down in North Carolina for about half the $20-plus cost. To Laurel's credit, the staff were at least attentive and accommodating. For those who grew up with diners like this or simply want a lot of options to choose from, Laurel Diner holds a certain appeal. Remove nostalgia from the equation, however, and it offers neither particularly good food nor a good value.

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Moo Burger - Butterball Ground Turkey Burger with sautéed mushrooms

Moo Burger

3.7(87 reviews)
2.0 mi
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Delicious high quality fresh ground meat results in a delicious burger…read more Made to order Reasonably priced for this day and age Plenty of choices available regarding what you want on your burger Outdoor seating Minimal indoor seating Order at the counter and they bring it to you

Very cute burger joint. From what Inread inside, it's family owned, which I love!! This is a…read moresmall casual spot and we went on a day where we were able to sit outside on thier outdoor picnic tables. We were a group of ten or so, including about seven young boys who had just won a football game. we were all pretty hungry!! Burgers are small, but they offer a double burger option which is very popular these days and I understand why. Burgers were tasty and fries were good too, the kids had no complaints. I liked the burger, but I can easily say it was not my favorite burgers. If you are looking for a big juicy burger full of flavor, like served at a diner or Jackson Hole, just understand this is a different experience. The prices here are reasonable and you get your moneys work. One of the moms ordered a hot fried chicken sandwich and it was basically a frozen chicken breast/tender marinated in a buffalo sauce ... she ate the sandwich, but said she would not order again. This place has been around for a while and is a nice local option in Island Park for a quick bite. The servers behind the counter were all friendly and brought the food out in a timely matter. Space was clean and very low key.

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Five Ocean Bar & Grill

Five Ocean Bar & Grill

4.0(161 reviews)
0.1 mi

food smelled and looked great!! I had a dessert, a homemade brownie with gelato.... woah! let me…read moresay I'm a chocolate and brownie lover and this one was deeeliicious. drinks were good and freshly made. location is right off of the boardwalk, in a place where finding good food isn't easy. can't wait to go back. if you're in Long Beach, this is a good choice

I have lived in Long Beach for over 2 years now and was excited to finally get to try this…read morerestaurant - safe to say it was a major disappointment. To start off we had a reservation for 7:30, we showed up at 7:32 and still had to wait about 15/20 minutes to be seated (what is the point of a reservation then?). There were little gnats flying around the whole time outside - so bad we watched 2 tables be seated and then leave immediately. Thus we requested to be inside once we were finally taken to a table. After being seated it took another 15 minutes for our server to even come over to us. In the mean time we noticed that both our utensils and cups looked dirty! Then we quickly realized we both had 2 different menus. A LOT of different app and entree options on them so it was confusing. Then when the waiter finally came to us we asked and one menu was outdated - then of course it was the one with items we were way more interested in. We ordered water and drinks to start and the Ahi Tuna Tostada as an app. The appetizer came out before the drinks somehow and was VERY small - $21 for a single tostada - and it just made it really awkward to share (which apps should be shareable plates). Then the drinks came and were not great either for a basic $16 cocktail. Then I got the Salmon dish for dinner - the taste was very delicious and I loved all the veggies that came with the dish. BUT it looked like they took a normal piece of salmon and cut it into 1/3's. Salmon is normally a pricey meal to eat out so at least give me a normal size piece of the fist. My boyfriend ordered the buttermilk fried chicken with honey lime chili sauce. His plate was HUGE compared to mine, but his main complain was that it tasted like plain fried chicken besides a small part of it with the honey lime chili flavoring. I tried it and it was good but very unfortunate that the seasoning wasn't on all the chicken so it bland for the most part. Lastly, the entire time we ate we never saw our waiter again, and then easily 10/15 minutes after we finished eating we had to hunt him down to get the check. We had a 7:30 reservation and left around 10PM which seemed so extra considering our food didn't take that long to come out. Overall it was a pretty bad experience for overpriced basic food. We will not be returning.

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Sorrentos Of Long Beach

4.4(77 reviews)
0.0 mi

Without question, there is little doubt that Sorrento's serves far and away the highest quality…read moreItalian food in the area. Equally so, the owners have perfected the restaurant culture of not only providing customers with first-rate quality ingredients with consistent integrity, but also staffing their kitchen and front-of-house service (Liz, her sister and other staff), who are highly cordial, attentive, and friendly, among other professional attributes. There are many excellent eateries in the area, but Sorrento's truly is a unique and a must-experience culinary destination. We highly recommend Sorrento's, you will not be disappointed, from the high quality selections in the "deli" section, to the outdoor area with sharp and friendly servers, to other offerings, including, but not limited to, an ever-changing menu. Kudos to the Sorrento's. Wishing you all much continued success. P.S. Sorrento's' pizza is hands down the best in the LB area.

Loud, vile, poor service and uncomfortable. Sort of like a college cafeteria. Great place for…read more20-somethings trying to impress their dates. Oh yeah, and a HUGE television playing Madonna videos! What more can you ask? Menu? No menu, but we can text it to your phone. Impress a business prospect perhaps. The dinner was Italian. No liquor, but a $10 "corking fee" if you bring your Boons Farm. The food was honestly good. Not great but good. Unfortunately it couldn't be enjoyed on the Ikea folding chairs in the noisy subway-style ambiance. Two couples, $266 with no drinks. I may have enjoyed it all when I was on spring break from Queens College. Now I know better. No one paying this money should have to endure this.

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EGP Land & Sea

EGP Land & Sea

3.7(113 reviews)
1.9 mi
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Thank you EGP L&S team. Wayyy overdue but required. Great place to have a party!!…read more We are usual patrons of the Oceanside and IP locations for brunch, bar and dinner because of the consistantcy of the food quality, service and setting. Always clean, nicely lighted, tastefully decorated for the holidays. So when searching for a place to have an 81st birthday party - we thought of here first. Arranging all the plans with Jackie - was a breeze! Had a few options for time of day, length of party and meal/drink packages. Got in a little early to arrange our tables and set up a slide show. Chris, Chris and Jess and the rest of the staff were on top of everything for the entire party. I always had a drink waiting, the food was super - great selection and taste. Received so many comments "I never knew this was over here but I will def come back" and "i have always wanted to try it but havent come in" and "Everything was so yummy" and "This is such a great room for a party!!" So thanks again - will see everyone again soon!

So glad we got reservations on a Sunday evening for 2. It got packed pretty fast …read more We sat our server was pretty good . We placed the order. Eveything came out in normal time manor. But out short rib ravioli came out all cold inside and out. We cut into Half of one and had to tell the server that it's cold . Then it was brought out steaming hot all great everything tasted good as well. When we got to the end of our ravioli the last piece was the one we cut into and still there . So I asked my server what do you think they did with our order. He said ofcourse they Cooked up a fresh batch!! I told him well they didn't . He looked shocked and said he told them To make a new order . He was nice enough to take them off the bill as well. But still make you wonder what they do in the back if they don't listen to their wait staff and didn't do something as simple as this or even trash the one ravioli and make one new one. The burgers were great, the Philly egg rolls were mushed up meat in an egg roll wrap . But definitely won't come back here after having this place bookmarked for like 4-5 years and finally made it but won't come back here again. Way too many good ones to try .

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