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Witches Brew Coffee House

4.1 (2.2k reviews)
ModerateVegan, Vegetarian, Cafes
Open • 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 1 month ago

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Grace A.

Such a great spot! The food was delicious, they have amazing vegan options, and the coffee was exceptional. I also absolutely loved the unique, witchy decor and cozy atmosphere--it makes the whole experience so fun and memorable. Definitely a must-visit in West Hempstead!

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Alexandra K.

Long overdue visit to WBCH today with my partner, and it was everything I hoped for. We only got hot drinks - a delicious hot Black Cat with lots of peanut butter, not too sweet, and my partner loved his hot Black Magic - but we are determined to come back soon to try their desserts and lunch items too. We're not vegan, but as vegetarians we love vegan restaurants that have figured out how to make deliciousness out of plant-based foods. As tasty as the drinks were, it's really the vibe that I love. So random to find a place like this in our relatively normie area - maybe we can even find other weirdos like ourselves who also feel at home in a place that celebrates spooky fun like WBCH does.

Delicious each and every time
Kevin S.

Another amazing and fabulous time. My friend and I had at the Witches Brew. I ordered my usual Hummus and Pita Bread, Side Salad and Sleepy Hollow Tea, they have so many other varieties to choose from but this tea is my favorite for me and my taste buds. My friend ordered the Falafel Sandwich and a Irish Breakfast Tea. Besides the delicious food what else made this time at the Witches Brew extra special. Well it was our Waitress Sam. Sam was perfection from the start of the meal to the finish. She had the best vibes and attitude and wore the coolest looking Van's. Her customer service skills outshine many other waitstaff that I've encountered in the past month. Sam is another Great addition to the already amazing team the Witches Brew employs

Festive Halloween decorations as you walk in
Trisha T.

VIBES I've been going to the Witches Brew since about 2008 and it's still one of my favorite cozy spots. The decor is spooky and a little eclectic. While during the day you can see the fun mixed and matched vintage furniture, at night their warm string lights make for the coziest ambiance. It's especially perfect during the Halloween season. One thing that I noticed from our most recent visit on a Friday evening is there were a good amount of families with kids and even babies. It might be quieter to go at a different time like I have in the past. Funny enough, it's probably all the people like me who used to come here in our high school days. SERVICE They get super busy and have implemented a virtual waiting list system that you can find via a link on their Instagram. It'll notify you when you're next and gives you 10 minutes to get back there. Honestly, easy nicer than waiting in a line outside in the cold! They've also always had super nice servers that regardless of time have the same friendly chill vibes. FOOD My favorite thing to get here is one of their special coffee flavors. They have a huge assortment with fun spooky names. I love picking one with a marshmallow flavor base. Might be called Midnight. They also have a huge adjustment of loose leaf teas that they serve in cast iron tea pots. These drinks pair perfectly with their desserts. My favorite things to get from them is a warm cinnamon bun a la mode. For their savory food it should be noted that the whole menu is vegetarian/vegan friendly. Something we ALWAYS get is their focaccia which is warm and cheesy. Their artichoke dip with nachos is excellent and my husband enjoyed his falafel sandwich with fries.

Alfredo and mushroom with chicken added Drink heavenly

Love this place the food is excellent and the drinks are amazing I get the Alfredo and mushroom and put chicken in it. The spot is vegetarian so it's fake chicken, but it's really good. I also get a drinkcalled heavenly it's good hot or cold

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Jonathan L.

This place is disappointing. Came here for some desserts since I was craving something sweet but it was overpriced and nasty. There's not much options in long island. Thought it was gonna be decent with all the reviews this place has but it's terrible. Got two items. Carrot cake and some apple pie. Not good at all. Maybe it's good if you've never been to the city or lived in any other big city. This place would go out of business in NYC. The worst thing about this place is they charge a service fee for take out. Does not sound legal at all. Would not come back and would not recommend.

Mini kettle
Julia P.

Came in day after Halloween with a friend visiting from out of town. First off the waiting list is no joke, it was about 2 hrs (I was placed on waiting list from my couch and it gives you a very accurate breakdown on your place in line). Once we were called inside, they verified my reservation and we were seated immediately. The decor !!!! Oooohhh la la like out of a really funky cool Halloween book. 10/10 for decor. We started out with hibiscus ginger tea with honey. Yum!!!! Appetizers were Mac n cheese and samosas. Main meals were "chicken" sandwich and falafel. For dessert a pumpkin square to go (forgot to take a photo sorry). Literally everything was delicious which is rare. Full of flavor, good serving size for the price, great service from the staff and very creative menu. I would definitely go back. The wait was worth it for the experience

Frozen hot chocolate
Daniel B.

Stopped in for the first time in a long time and was greeted by a familiar menu with still solid dessert options. The frozen hot chocolate hit the spot even on a cold winter's night, and the vegan smore was incredible. Always a wait, but it's worth it for some delicious after dinner treats!

Gnocchi
Jessica C.

Forgot to review this gem when I went 3 weeks ago on Halloween day! Such a cute spot! Everyone was dressed up for Halloween. All vegan spot which was very interesting. I don't normally go but the Halloween theme brought me in here. I wasn't a big fan of the buffalo cauliflower because it was spicy but the gnocchi was great. I definitely enjoyed my dessert and drink! Staff were great and very accommodating. Will return :)

Front seating by entrance
Frances S.

What a fu cozy themed place. Enjoyed my time there. A lot of different types of coffee teas and desserts. I would come back again

Nachos
Dyamond D.

I've been a customer to Witches Brew for years. This is a good option for a late night dessert especially to converse and hang out. The decor and menu likely attracts more teens/college students/young adults. I really like that they have an extensive menu and they have options for those who are plant based/vegan. I ordered the hot chocolate and there was nothing special about it at all! It tasted like it was chocolate syrup and water mixed together which disappointed me because dessert places usually put more effort into their drinks. I would give it a 1/5 :( I was pleasantly surprised by the nachos we ordered as they were really good for a quick dessert bite and quite filling for two people to share. After we ordered the nachos we split the apple pie a la mode and it was a great mix of hot and cold. The pie is a great example for a standard pie and is a great option if you're unsure what to get and aren't feeling super adventurous. Witches Brew is not the best when I think of really great dessert but I think it provides a fun/spooky ambiance, has options for everyone and is nice for small groups. If you visit I would suggest making a reservation in advance as they are often busy!

Warm Cinnamon roll with vanilla ice cream

This place is so charming, the food is excellent and the service was excellent! I am definitely looking forward to going back there in the future , i highly recommend you try it!

Hot tea
Felicia F.

Super fun and cute hidden gem! They don't take reservations and it could be a crazy wait (online it said THREE hours- but we ended up getting in earlier than that). They have a wide variety of teas, food, etc. everything was great, especially the tea and the cheesecake. CASH ONLY!

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Love the decor with the Halloween theme. Very relaxing to drink coffee and have a good chat with friends or family.

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I absolutely love this place, I wish they had more places like this on long island. I love going here for a sweet treat after dinner.

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Can i order drinks to go or is it solely a sit down restaurant?

Yes. You can order anything on the menu to go.

Do they have any sugar free options?

Yes

Is this a good spot to do some laptop work for a few hours?

no.

Is it only vegetarian?

Yes, and vegan.

Is this joint still "cash only"?

Yes cash only

How do I make a reservation?

I haven't gone in a while but at the time we didn't need reservations.

Does the kitchen close at a certain time or can guests get meals until midnight?

kitchen menu ends at 11:30pm

Hello good morning do you need a reservation for October 31?

no reservations you just add yourself on the waitlist

Are there gluten free food options?

Yes, the do have gf options.

Do you have non-vegan options for the vegan items on the menu? Specifically, from vegan to omnivore?

Our menu has always been vegetarian with many vegan options. Specify to your waiter whether you would like vegan or vegetarian and they will help guide you.

Are you able to make reservations? and how many people can they take per group?

I believe through the Yelp app there's a way to put yourself "on line" for a table. This is the closest I believe there is to doing a reservation! I personally did so for a table for 6 with no issue!

How do I make a reservation?

They don't take reservations, but they do ask you to join their waitlist. Scroll down a bit on their yelp page. You will see "Waitlist." There you will see a current time of the waitlist. You will see "join waitlist." Proceed with your name and # of… 

Do you sell loose tea?

Yes, loose tea is sold by the quarter pound and price varies depending on the tea you would like. Just ask your server or someone at the register for the pricing of your tea!

Why is the waitlist closed?

The waitlist closes at 20 people. I have seen the wait time up to 133 minutes during these instances.

Anything gluten free?

Yes, there are a couple of gluten free options. For dessert: The vegan cheesecake is almost always… 

Why don't they ever answer the phone?

What coffee drink do you recommend for a first timer?

The Halloween is great, it's essentially a caramel apple flavor with house made whipped cream on top!

Are the drinks vegan or do they contain egg?

Hi there. We do not make any drinks with eggs, but we do make drinks with cow's milk as well, which would not be vegan. You have to order the drink vegan and we will give you the options of organic oat milk, organic soy milk, or organic almond… 

During Covid, is this a good place for studying?

It's a wonderful atmosphere but I think it's too busy for studying. There will be so many distraction with people walking by, etc.... perfect for a study break though.

Do they have WiFi?

No. There is only WiFi available for optimum subscribers

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4.3(469 reviews)
3.0 mi
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Went here for a solo lunch. Clean quick bite, had the edamame dumplings, seasonal corn soup (nice…read morekick to it) , and the arctic salmon. Always a good meal. Alexandra my waitress was pleasant and very attentive. Highly recommend for good sourced and intentional meals. Place is never loud and had time for a quick read. Will return.

We came here for lunch yesterday and had a pleasant experience overall. The restaurant is located…read moreat Roosevelt Field Mall and is quite spacious, with plenty of parking outside, which is always a plus. I've heard about this place for quite some time, especially because of its health-conscious approach, including using no seed oils and not serving sodas. I was really happy to finally give it a try. We were seated at a large, comfortable booth near the front entrance, right by the parking lot. Our waitress was pleasant, and provided good service throughout our meal. We each initially ordered a refresher drink called Bright Eyes, but our waitress quickly came back to let us know they were out. So, we decided to share the Kale Aid instead. Unfortunately, the drink tasted just okay to us, and there was quite a bit of ice, so after a few sips each, it was pretty much gone. We probably wouldn't order the drinks next time. For our food, I ordered the Ancient Grains Bowl, with an addition of Norwegian sustainably-raised salmon, while hubby had the Grilled Chicken & Mozzarella Sourdough Panini with a side of small salad. Both dishes were tasty and fresh, although we both felt the portions were on the smaller side. Overall, we enjoyed our lunch and the experience. There are still a few dishes on the menu that I'd like to try, so we'll probably come back and give them a try next time.

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Cala Luna

4.6(110 reviews)
2.7 mi
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Disappointed with our last visit. 2 requests with my…read moreentree, and both were not done. Didn't feel the love like last time Probably will not be going back.

This place is amazing! Shoutout to the chef he is one of a kind a divine human being lol. I went…read moreoriginally for the lunch menu it was late lunch 2PM but lunch nonetheless lol. I had to change plans quickly as I looked at the specials they had going on that day wow! We decided to go with the duck and the monkfish main course entrees instead. Life is about making the right choices and this was the best decision I made that day lol! The duck was cooked to perfection soft on the inside crispy on the outside wow! I really like how juicy and fatty the duck was very succulent and delicious yummy. I especially liked the wine sauce on top among taste sweet with a slight tart to it juts the right balance I was impressed. Definitely one of the best duck dishes I've ever had it's a special so I'm not sure if it will be available when you decide to go call ahead would be my suggestion and your best bet. Laslty the side with butter squash was also a delight to eat and treat! Second course was the monkfish which was great as well. It had a slightly Smokey flavor to my pallet and a slight crunch on the outside maybe it was torched or seared not sure. Whatever the case it was a great touch to the dish very tasty and juicy as well. I love the sauce and the sides were great mashed potatoes with broccoli yummy! I highly recommend this place for brunch, lunch, or dinner take your pick. They will not disappoint you at all that's for sure. I'm not sure how this place is in the evening as I've only gone during the day. I hope the chef gets to read this and know his work is appreciated and noticed! The staff and waiters are very accommodating and knowledgeable about the entrees and food in general. Great service and energy I will come again and repeat whenever possible. I liken the music they play in the background it's not too loud and always sets a great tone for the place. The windows bring in great light and the decor is tasteful and elegant gives a bistro vibe to me personally. You might think differently let us know anyway. Run don't walk to visit this fine establishment whenever you're in the mood for Italian or seafood or a plain old good burger enjoy.

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4.4(587 reviews)
1.8 mi
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We really enjoyed this restaurant! It's small but decorated well and they create good separation…read morebetween the tables. I also always enjoy a good booth. The service is good. Our waitress was responsive to whatever we needed. The prices are a little high for the portion size, but the food is great quality. My vinho verde was a nice size pour. My husband loved the Iberian ham here. We both had the garlic shrimp which were very well flavored but unfortunately didn't have even one garlic clove, which was disappointing and there were only 6 shrimp. The olive oil they were in was great though and we dipped our food into it and they were perfectly cooked. The paella is supposed to be for 2-4 people which I can see if you have more tapas but we finished it off. It came with a healthy amount of shrimp, grilled calamari and chorizo and was perfectly seasoned. We also appreciated how the rice was a bit crispy and not mushy. The table next to ours ordered what appeared to be a very good looking fruit cobbler of some kind but we were too stuffed for dessert. They also have a weekday happy hour before 6pm that looks good with deals on booze. Really enjoyed this spot! Conveniently located in the middle of garden city with ample free parking.

I ate here for dinner with my family for my brother's birthday. The restaurant is small and mostly…read moreis taken up by a long bar. They were able to seat us at a table and there were 8 of us. The restaurant is tapas style so a lot of small plates. I thought the presentation of the food was very well done. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and recommended great dishes. We ordered shrimp, steak on the bone, bone marrow, potatoes, polenta, broccolini, shishieto peppers, and paella for dinner to share. We all enjoyed our food. For desserts we got the lemon and blueberry pudding, was delicious. I loved the bread pudding. My grandfather enjoyed his Nutella chocolate.

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Mala Madre Taqueria - Orale Wey! It's time to eat and enjoy the gastronomic variety that Mala Madre offers you

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4.6(240 reviews)
4.4 mi
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I came here yesterday (Friday) to meet up with my friend and we're both so glad we discovered this…read morespot! I've been to Baci next door several times and never realized this restaurant was where it was! There is a free smallish parking lot in front as the lot is shared with the other stores in the strip mall that it's located in. I arrived around 12:45pm and was lucky enough to find ONE spot remaining. When I left around 2:45pm, there were a lot more available spots. Upon entering, I just sat where my friend was sitting. It looks like you can pick anywhere to sit and eventually someone will come over to take your order. All the wait staff were very nice and patient with us, as I was indecisive with what I wanted to order; everything looked so good! To order, there was a QR code on the table that you can scan and then browse the menu on your phone. A bit random but I really appreciated the bag hooks that were on the side of the table! I ended up ordering a Grilled Shrimp Quesadilla and my friend ordered a Regular Margarita and a Carne Asada Burrito. We were both very happy with our choices! Flavorful and fresh, my quesadilla was the perfect size and my friends burrito was pretty filling that she had to pack the rest to go. There is also a clean and spacious bathroom in the back if needed. Credit cards are accepted and they can split the bill if needed. We will be returning!

We were looking for a spot that opens until a little late, we pick mala madre because we wanted to…read moretry something local. At the beginning everything was smooth, we got in and there were some empty chairs, the bathroom was pretty clean just as the restaurant. After 10 minutes, we started noticing a smell, it was a really strong smell, like chlorine; I tried not paying so much attention to it but it was all over the space and even boyfriend agreed. To be honest, I even started getting a small allergic reaction which makes me sneeze and developed a runny nose which is not really a comfortable way to eat. I wanted to leave but my boyfriend insisted on giving the place a try, so we stayed. They took more than a minute to come for our order, we had to make some looks to the servers and thats when they came. We ordered chicken flautas and some tacos (chorizo and veggies), the tacos were okay, me and my boyfriend agreed that they were soft and had a good amount of flavor. The flautas were good, crunchy, but it can definitely improve with some flavor added to the shredded chicken. The house made salsas were great, so kudos that! Overall, my experience was not the best one, I left the place with allergies and headache from the smell of chlorine and that really disappointed me cause I was craving some good homemade mexican food. My recommendation is to be aware of what type of ingredients and the amounts of chlorine we use for cleaning products. I don't think I would come back or recommend this place.

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Mala Madre Taqueria - A taco: an edible masterpiece, a delightful creation, perfection in every bite!

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1610 Old Country Road, Westbury NY 11590
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4.1(324 reviews)
4.2 mi
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We were in Connecticut mohigan sun came across the shed. Stopped looked at menu and decided to eat…read morethere. The food was good the sangria good and the waiter Doug was great. He made you feel welcome and comfortable. Such a nice guy.

There is a particular kind of restaurant that understands its job is not to dazzle you into silence…read morebut to make conversation easier. The Shed, on Merrick Avenue, is that kind of place. The dining room is anchored by an olive tree that rises improbably from the center of the floor, its branches catching the light from a constellation of milk-glass globes. Along the bar, bottles glow against whitewashed brick, and the marble counter is set with striped linen napkins. The effect is part farmhouse and part supper club, and it is more inviting than either would be on its own. The menu favors familiar dishes executed with care. A glazed salmon arrives lacquered and deeply caramelized at the edges, resting on wilted spinach and a bright hash of corn, peas, and shallot, all bound by a butter sauce worth chasing with a fork. The fish sandwich is a study in restraint: a well-seasoned, pan-crisped fillet, a soft brioche bun, and a tangle of slaw, with a plump pickle and coleslaw alongside, as tradition demands. Dessert is where The Shed allows itself some indulgence. A dense, fudgy brownie, dusted with powdered sugar and set beside a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting into chocolate sauce, recalls childhood without apology. Notably, the restaurant takes its non-alcoholic drinks seriously. The mocktail list is broad and thoughtful, a welcome gesture of hospitality toward diners who would rather skip the spirits without skipping the fun. Service, led on this evening by a warm and unhurried server, matched the room. Tables linger here, and no one seems to mind. The Shed isn't trying to reinvent anything. It simply does the familiar things well, in a room that makes you want to stay for another round of dessert and another hour of talk.

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