Who knew?! As an avid follower of their Instagram account @thecookieshopli, I stumbled upon the…read morefact that they actually have a storefront tucked away in a strip mall not too far from me. It was their IG post inviting followers to come down and grab a free slice of their vintage meringue cake that made me come to their storefront realization. That aside, this cute little cookie shop specializing in macarons, cookies, tarts and cakes. Upon entering, it's got a very warm, welcoming vibe. The friendly owner was there creating a beautiful masterpiece and happy to chat answering my questions about their menu. Everything looked so beautiful. I was given my free slice of vintage meringue cake and I purchased two macarons. I got creme brûlée and white chocolate raspberry. They were both yummy. I'll be honest in that little treats are a bit pricey for my everyday budget, but I can see splurging for special occasions. I would also consider ordering a cake for a special occasion. Their presentation is on point.

Came here to grab some cookies for the family. I got 3 large stuff cookies for $11. All of them…read moretasted good but our favorite was the lemon with berry jam. None of the cookies were overly sweet and i liked the fillings in the middle. Will definitely be coming back to get more.

I stopped in to buy a dessert for Easter and they had exquisite cupcakes which I purchased. I also…read moregot two supposedly custard and cherry rolls for coffee when I got home. The rolls had about one cherry piece inside and were quite dry like day old or more pastry. These rolls were $8 each and for that price, I expected something filled with cherries and fresh but instead, they tasted like a prepackaged roll from the grocery store. I am including a picture of the cherry custard roll which is sliced open to show the lack of fruit..... I hope the cupcakes for tomorrow will be much better!

Let me start with their service...the ladies that work here, as well as the owner, are over the…read moretop, as far as customer service! The patisserie is bright, clean, and delightfully decorated. Now, where do I begin regarding the food? The baguettes are sooo good, freshly baked, perfectly crunchy on the outside and light and airy on the inside. The pastries are incredible, and there is always a wide variety of choices! The only downside, if you can call it that, is that you need to get there early because they sell out quickly! I'm a longtime happily satisfied customer!

i would 100% recommend checking out this bakery. i placed a custom cupcake order and they totally…read morehit the mark. the decorations were superb. i gave some flexibility on what i wanted along with a few inspiration pictures, and they did an incredible job. i ordered 10 jumbo cupcakes, funfetti flavor with vanilla icing, and honestly the taste was exceptional. everyone was raving about how fresh, moist, and delicious the cupcakes were. it was really easy to order. i called about a week in advance, and they were very accommodating. service was exceptional. when i went inside, they individually boxed the cupcakes for me. overall, i couldn't recommend this bakery more. cost-wise, it was also the best deal out of the local bakeries i had looked into.

If you never had Chocolate Covered Rainbow Cake, This should be your only place to get it!!!!!!! It…read morewas the most Delicious Cake I've ever eaten Please give Benkerts a try you won't regret it.

i would give soul brew five stars for the service alone. honestly, i had an incredible experience…read morewith the waitstaff and everyone who worked there. right off the bat, i walked in and there were a couple of free tables available. i was told i could sit anywhere, so my group sat in a fun set of two funky, tall chairs, which already made for a unique experience. there were a lot of great breakfast options on the menu, including burritos, eggs, and sweet dishes. they were accommodating with modifications to my wrap. i also tried the chocolate chip pancakes with bananas. honestly, for me, the star of the show was the pancakes. the pancakes were warm, buttery, had a wonderful texture, & paired perfectly with the maple syrup on the table. i felt very accommodated throughout the experience and thoroughly enjoyed my meal. i would say the pricing was appropriate for the quality and portion of the food. they also have a lunch selection that i'd be eager to try next time. there are bathrooms inside as well.

Service was excellent. Our server was attentive and helpful. Food was okay. Rainbow pancakes were a…read morelittle dry and the tater tot football was good but needed something, maybe eggs or chicken to make it more of a full meal. Chai tea was very good but got cold fast in the big mug. Place was packed for a during the week breakfast time. We got one of the only open tables. I would potentially give it another try but definitely order very differently.

Well, apparently, I've been living under a rock because I didn't really even know about the cronut…read more I had heard something Oh my goodness Alpine bakery you are a slice of heaven on earth. These delicious little goodies are so finger looking good. It is like an experience of no other, so so light and fluffy not too sweet not too sticky. Oh my goodness, my family and I grabbed forks and knives and went to town, trying each and everyone and comparing and sharing and laughing. This box of pastries was all it could be in every way. Thank you, Alpine The jelly donut was my daughter's absolute favorite Mine was the Boston cream Hubby liked the cannoli

Very good, excellent pastries. I look forward to treats from Alpine when I am home visiting Long…read moreIsland. However, the prices are quite high. ~$17 for a pound of rainbow cookies. ~$4 per small cannoli.

I'm not often out in stony brook but this was worth the ride. Certainly a cute little spot which…read moreserves bubble tea and even some food items. Bubble tea flavors are ones that you will not find elsewhere. For example a kiwi flavored tea. Sounds strange but was delightful! Also tried their spring rolls, 2 piece. Beautifully executed and the sauce is was dynamite. Please don't try to buy that same type of peanut sauce in store, you will be disappointed. Have not yet tried more of their food dishes, but if the spring rolls are any sign then their food will be astounding. It's like there is an old Thai lady working in the back cooking up her secret recipes. Front of the house staff isn't the friendliest, well at least not the guy that was there when I went. But who cares! It's all about the teas and the food. Please visit and share your experience!

I've come here 3-4x within the past couple of years due to distance so whenever I'm in the area and…read morehungry, I stop by Bambu for a drink and some food! My last visit (Friday afternoon) I ordered a Medium Wintermelon Milk Tea (you can get it without the milk), Grilled Chicken Garlic Noodles and a Grilled Shrimp Rice Bowl. Everything was delicious and very flavorful though I felt the Garlic Noodles were a bit on the saltier side and the Wintermelon Milk Tea was a bit too sweet (and I have a sweet tooth). There were a lot of flavorful chicken pieces and the shrimp came with about 7-8 pieces, also very flavorful. They have 3 different sauces that I was given since I was eating there and just returned it to the counter once done. My favorite of the 3 was the more liquidy one though they all tasted great. The place is located in a strip mall with a lot of free parking. There's some seating inside and one small table outside. It's spacious and clean. They have great background music playing and their unisex bathroom is spacious and clean as well. The food came out in a reasonable time and the staff (I'm assuming maybe the owners) were also very pleasant.

Lovely place to have Coffee or Tea with a friend. Also, very good options for lunch or just a nice…read morea snack.

It's kinda like an 85 Degrees bakery, but better. Some things are a hit and some a miss…read more The almond croissant was a bit of a miss, due to the skimpy filling. The ube filled donut was a hit, and it was piped full of creamy purple filling. Will return for this, with a tiramisu latte.

I decided to stop by because I wanted a bubble tea after getting food from the food court. This…read morestore is located right by the food court. I ordered with the friendly employee at the cashier though there is a self serve kiosk. There was seating inside and it was clean and bright. In addition to their drinks, they also have other items for sale such as reusable cups and plushies. I was indecisive so I asked her what's the most popular menu item and she told me the Pearl Milk Tea so I ordered that. They do not offer customizable sugar level or ice amounts like most bubble tea spots but I have to say the drink tasted decent, even the boba was kind of sweet and chewy (how I like it). Overall though, the drink wasn't amazing or anything.

As we were on our way out of the Smithhaven mall exiting via the Macy's store, a cute little…read morestorefront bustling with activity caught my eye. When I asked my daughter, "when did that get there?" She responded, "it's new and I hear it's pretty good. We should try it if you're in the mood for bubble tea." Once inside, there is nice seating if you are looking to sit a bit. Looking up at the many choices on the board, the folks behind the counter immediately asked if we were ready to order or needed assistance. As I inquired about the differences between the drinks I was torn between, my knowledgeable server thoughtfully explained the drinks and how I could also customize my sweetness level. The high level of customer service for a mall shop was quite refreshing and more of a reason I would come back. I ultimately chose Sweet Sunshine: mangos and lychee mixed with jasmine green tea, with lychee jelly. If you're in the Smithhaven mall looking for a bubble tea, I'd recommend stopping in and giving Black Pearl Bubble Tea a try. My drink was served up quickly with a smile. Upon receipt, it looked so yummy and I was so excited to try it that I forgot to take a photo. It wasn't till I was half way through and in the car that I remembered.

I'm not one to write bad reviews but this place is definitely off my list. Local to home I figured…read moreI'd try it out since Alpine had a line out the door on Saturday afternoon before Father's Day. Initially we had ordered two rolls and was told no we ordered three so we shrugged it off. I'd also like to note we were paying with a debit card and it's slightly cheapest with cash. The black and white cookie looked delicious so I opted to get one of those. When being rung up we had sticker shock. $9.31 for 1 large black and white cookie. When I said something about it the girl said she'd put it back but we felt bad so we said "no that's okay." because we both felt awkward and it must be pretty special. The apple turnover was $5.20 and lacking apples. We actually threw it in the garbage after 2 bites. All in all the items were not good and not very fresh tasting in our opinion but to each is their own. I honestly with all due respect feel some places are really price gouging since the pandemic. I get that people lost businesses and all but this place is less than a year old and the prices were not justified and not worth it might I add. I wish them all the luck in the world but don't have high expectations for this place. Sorry.

Nice new bakery in Smithtown just south of 25 on Terry Rd…read more Lots of easy parking, plenty of room in this nice new store. Super easy to get on and out of here. Very pleasant helpful people - greet as assist as soon as you walk Tried bread, rolls, a almond croissant. They had nice cookies, cakes and gelato. in.