“Thought the food was good! Solid portion, hit the spot. Vegetarian bowl was $12 which is a little steep but typical for the neighborhood. I got their fall bowl which was delicious but wished the cauliflower was a little more seasoned. I would definitely come back here though!The woman with red braids who brought me my food was pleasant and friendly—didn’t get her name, whoops! The workers were attentive and also focused on making the orders efficiently.“
“I called the restaurant today on my daughter’s birthday (2/26/24) to ask for a table for 5 people including two children. I was told there’s not enough seating for everyone but they would gladly accommodate us at the event space next door. I agreed. My family arrived at around 6 and the two ladies took our order and Yvonne took a few minutes to prepare the table for us. When she led us into the room we were so delighted and astounded! The place was so beautifully decorated, and she managed it in a very short time! All the food was delicious! She made my daughter feel so special, she danced with the girls and helped cut the cake! I was very lucky and blessed to have been given this wonderful memory! It was such a pleasure to meet Yvonne, she is so sweet and has such a good heart! I will definitely be back again soon!Dietary restrictions: Totally Vegan and plant based menu.Kid-friendliness: Yvonne was so sweet with my girls.“
“Kung fu tea on north Ave is unmatched. I’ve been going for months now and during the summer they were getting new employees and it was not good. They finally have a good team and they’re killing it. Specifically one employee named Abraham is the best! He always is such a pleasure and knows how to make the best drinks! Shoutout him Abraham for bringing the best energy! Drinks have been killa ever since.“
“My absolute favorite coffee shop!! I am in the hard bean at least twice a week and I have had nothing but great experiences! The coffee is consistently good, and the food items are always fresh. The service is outstanding and the staff is always kind and attentive. I typically bring my laptop and stay for a while to get some work done, and this is a great place to do so. The WiFi is great and the atmosphere is always very calm. I love that when I go I am supporting a local family business that is hardworking and dedicated to what they do. I also got the punch card and my 8th coffee was free! Great touch for frequent flyers in the Merrick area. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for some good coffee in Nassau county!“
“This smoothie shop is one of the best in area in terms of pricing, quality and staff. Every time you enter, you're greeted with positivity and I truly appreciate the ability to customize all of the ingredients in your order. Often times, it's hard to find smoothie places that can make drinks without the added sugar (either through juices or purees), but every drink I've had from here has always exceeded my expectations. You totally should check it out!“
“I've been going here since they opened years ago. I've moved away but still get food from here almost every time I come back to visit (monthly). It's one of the few places that offers endless customizations so I can actually get vegan food on long Island! They even have soy protein!The staff is astonishingly helpful and kind. The last time I ordered, I switched out for soy protein but forgot to remove the bacon when I ordered from the app. They called me immediately before making my order to make sure I wanted bacon in there. Above and beyond my expectations for service.The smoothies are delicious, service is quick and fresh, and they have a ton of options (including plant based protein for smoothies).Always glad to see how well they're doing and that their quality never suffers.“
“Has its own entrance and Manu, but is connected indoors to the neighboring ramen shop. Extensive menu that includes hot food appetizers. Has the typical toppings and requisite menu options for your standard bubble tea shop and good flavors.“
“I enjoyed the natural juices which includes the Sweet Greens which consists of fresh vegetables and fruits. The Strawberry Sunset is also another one of my fav. along with the Grind & Shine for a quick picker upper in the morning. Sandwich- healthy toast of turkey with kale & other veggies.“
“My go to place for bubble tea. Cute little boba shop with wonderful and kind staff. Very inviting store with tables and chairs to chill with friends or to just wind down for a bit. The paw-like waffles with custard are so delicious, fluffy and cute. Can't wait to try different types of drinks.“
“This is our new " go to" restaurant in Glen Cove. The decor is playful and inviting. The wait staff efficient and friendly. And the food absolutely wonderful. Every time we return we order something different. Especially loved the Shrimp Domburi and Chicken Shoyu Ramen. You could honestly have a meal eating just the appetizers. Don't forget their rewards program! I was able to get $6 off our dinner order. BOGO wine is a plus.Check this place out, you won't be disappointed!“
“The pina colada smoothy was great, did not care for the jerk chicken asian crunch salad that much. Also tried the shrimp burger, that was good. Enjoyed the music while waiting and food prices were not bad.Parking: Depends on the day, otherwise it should be fine.“
“Good coffee nice selection, friendly people. Nice to hang out. Parking can be a challenge if there's an event going on nearby but it's always good. Coffee snacks can be uneven but atmospheres is always pleasant. Great meeting place.“
“i loved there make your own bowl amazing i love island poke its great but i tryed theres and it blew it out of water very impressed and to the people out there lady with bad comment next time if your so picky go to store and have them make it in front of u and check it right away and when u brought it back you where given new food thats a++++++ to me thankyou for your awesome food hats off“
Ice Cream Shop • $
“I recently visited Lucky Penguin for the first time and had the pleasure of trying their matcha crepe, while my friend opted for the Ferrero Rocher rolled ice cream. Let me tell you, the matcha crepe was a revelation - it's easily one of the best I've ever had. Special thanks to the young man working there who recommended it to me; he really knows his stuff! The customer service was outstanding as well; they even gave me extra sauce topping for free. Yum! Lucky Penguin is a must-visit for dessert lovers.“
“Made to order and all the ingredients used are fresh. Reminds me of eating delicious açaí bowls at grappling competitions. Highly recommend if folks are also looking for other healthy bowl alternatives.Staff is very friendly as well, clean store and calm vibes ?“
“Love this place!! You literally have to go to view her artistry in making the specialty shakes. I have had a few of them and all are delicious. Not just shakes, refresher drinks and bubble teas, grilled cheese and more. Love her iced coffee too! Very friendly and accommodating. You should definitely go give them a try, you wont be disappointed.“
“They have healthy vegan food which is rare in this neighborhood. On top of that the vegan food tastes identical like real meat. Highly recommend Citrus chicken made with vegan meat , Plant base delight with quinoa. Feel inside out healthy at this restaurant and look for their delivery service of my everyday meal.“
“I had stomach issues and visited Royal Way on a whim. Dr. Mary spoke to me and recommended some supplements and I am proud to say the issues are in the past. The staff is great, and Dr. Mary is very knowledgable. This is now my go to place for all natural remedies.“
“Love love love this place! Kevon Is extremely helpful and knowledgable. My wife and I walked a way with a lifetime of health eating and discipline advice and guidance. I would absolutely recommend this place. In addition the smoothies taste amazing.“
“This was my first time, I just so happened to be sitting in my car across the street. I decided to try it. I had tomato bisque and a byo bowl. The soup was the absolute best. I'm serious. I should have bought more. The bowl was so good. I ate every drop of everything. I also got the strawberry basil lemonade. I'd never had this combination before, but it was so good. Not too sweet, not too sour. Just right in the middle. It was refreshing. I will definitely be back again. My bowl had chicken. No fat on the grilled chicken. I hate the fat and gristle. It was perfect. Not dry. And the sauce, it was a perfect addition.“
Bubble Tea • $
“This location is AMAZING!!! The manager Lily is very kind and knowledgeable about the products. The staff are all so nice. You are always greeted with a smile! The place is clean. I highly recommend even if you go to another location to stop by and see the difference! You will be back!“
“I love this place, the owners are extremely nice, and even if I don't come in for a while they remember me and what I usually order. I've had a few sandwiches form here but the shrimp po boy sandwich is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had and I get it almost every time I go.“
“Shaggy was very accommodating to my needs being that I'm disabled, he & his staff are top tier on a customer service level.Definitely exceeded my expectations, he went above and beyond which is much appreciated.Much♥️ to everyone there, continued success to you!!“
“Came here for lunch. They have multiple healthy options for a quick Grab n Go style meal. The juices are well thought out and balanced. The Forever Young is delicious. They have been apart of the local community for many many years. I’m enjoying the energy boost as I shop across the street.“
“The worker there, magnificent! Smelled a little like must (a lot) but nothing that would stop me from getting my kale, spinach, papaya, kiwi, blueberries, raspberry, peanut butter, spirulina, oreos, butterfingers, ginger, sea moss and apple smoothie!“
“Went there yesterday and the atmosphere was amazing, the co-owner Ashari was super nice and welcoming. He made sure everyone's order was correct and explained the ingredients that went in acai bowls and how the juice was made. Excellent service and products.10/10 ?“
“I came here with my friends and I absolutely love this restaurant. Service is great, restaurant is clean, and most importantly, the food is just amazing. I will be coming back for more and will be bringing my family next. Thank you El Toro for the great experience!“
“The food is delicious. I got a combo plate of oxtails,Curry goat and j*** chicken side of mac and cheese and ordered my mama oxtail dinner the food is very good and they give you a lot for your money. I wish they had plantains and dumplings.“
“I had a great experience visiting this location today. I got the matcha milk tea with chia seeds and boba. They were able to accommodate my food allergy. I can't have dairy so they were able to offer oat milk with my milk tea!Thank you!“
“I love this place the food is always so flavorful and fresh but I have never been there in person. I always order through Uber eats and I’m never disappointed however when you try to contact them it goes straight to a message and that’s not good people have food allergies so you should either have a note option or a phone that works. I have food allergies and this is a concern for me Especially when I cannot speak to someone to ensure they’re not using certain things that could be harmful.“
“Recently catered a lunch ordered a food package and was extremely pleased with the choices - the combination of food offered matched so well. Everything was so fresh and tasty and so nicely presented and the place that the lunch was catered for absolutely loved everything. The fruit platter that was part of the package was so delicious too- fruit was super fresh. I highly recommend catering from Fuel Your Body. The staff is always so friendly.Vegetarian options: So many options it’s hard to add them all here. Well balanced meals for protein for vegan and vegetarian options.They always have new menu items which are well thought out. Great combinations.Dietary restrictions: So many options for anyone with dietary restrictions. Gluten free- dairy free- vegan- etc“
“15/10 would recommend! I ordered the red bean milk tea with boba and passionfruit tea and both were exceptionally delicious (and this is coming from someone who frequents NYC boba spots). Price point is around the same or lower than chain stores. The interior is very simple, modern looking, and clean. Owners were very friendly and nice to chat with. Come support your local businesses and show them some love! I will be back soon!!“
“Came here the night before Christmas Eve because the East Meadow one had closed early. The two people working were lovely and made honestly one of the best bowls I’ve ever had! The blend was great and there were plenty of toppings! Very happy with my experience.“
“Small, cute little spot with an impressive selection of smoothies, as well as teas and power bowls. The server that my bro and I met, Crystal, was super friendly and welcoming.We ordered different smoothies for ourselves, our parents, and my fiancé: Oreo; plain vanilla (not on the menu, so this was a special request); s'mores; mocha frappe. All so delicious...and healthy! What was interesting to learn is that none of the smoothies are made with milk, only water and the protein powder!The consistency of the smoothies was perfect: not very thick, not watery. Crystal told us that they are meant to be meal replacements and should therefore keep one full for 2-3 hours. That was definitely the case with me - got our smoothies early afternoon, and I personally did not get my appetite back until dinner time!I enjoyed my smoothie, but I came here with the intention of getting a protein power bowl (had been craving one from the night before). So it was a bit disappointing to learn the bowls were not available because they had been sold out.Great place for a healthy treat, but my advice would be to come earlier versus before closing time, so you have a wider selection available!“
“Very happy to have a health food restaurant in my neighborhood. I was pleasantly surprised with my detox drinks. I get my fair serving of fruits and vegetables in a drink every week. The place is very clean and the service is good. I recommend this business. Great service and healthy food.“
“The acai is of premium quality. The service is good. Atmosphere is calm. I am a repeat customer and I travel quite a way to get there. If you are contemplating trying, it is worth it. Ohhh, and the waffle package taste better than other Sobols'. I am a witness.“
“Juice & Gems hands down tops my list of Black owned small businesses!! I come in once a week to purchase patties. The staff comprised of family is ALWAYS extremely kind and warm towards myself, my son and my mom. The patties are always crisped to perfection and the filling … ? chef’s kiss! There are other places I have had delicious vegan patties from but I choose to come here weekly because of their treatment. Customer service is of extreme importance to me & they’ve got that down. My only problem is that I haven’t, yet, expanded my palette to try out some of their other food options. I will and be back her to review!“
“Love love love this store and I only been here 2x… the owner harry and the employee Brandon are so helpful with everything .. too much to write but he’s excellent and sooo many people came in to get their daily doses of vitamins and drinks.. he’s really good“
“Their peach sunset is hands down one of the best drinks I’ve ever tried. Not too sweet and has a strong peach flavor. Tastes exactly like white peach. If you are not a peach fan I do not recommend however, if you even slightly like the taste of peaches, this drink is a must try.Aside from drinks alone, the staff here are extremely friendly. I have been here numerous times and David is always here to help. He is super sweet and generous.“
“I've been to this location a few times now. I must say, this is now a fave spot that I can enjoy anytime of the day or week.Food:I can speak for the sandwiches, they are unique and constructed with fresh tasty ingredients (that result in a delicious flavor that you will crave in the future).I highly recommend the Mamma Mia Pizza Bagel:Chicken cutlet,melted mozzarella, roasted peppers, baby spinach, pesto mayo on a pizza bagelAND also the Angry BLT:Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, chipotle aioli, everything seeds on a toasted bagel*Both come with a side*The coffee is delicious and fresh anytime of day, and they have so many drinks to choose from. I usually go with the Hal's or Fruit Punch Snapple.Can't wait to try the Pancakes or French toast, everything looks drool-worthy. Check their full menu out!Staff:They are very helpful, and make great sandwiches. They also keep the shop very clean too (someone is always cleaning or restocking something).Inside:There's plenty of seating, a restroom, and a decent sized parking lot (not too large, but perfect for their location).“
“Excellent. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. They have the best selection of loose herbs and health foods. The food in their kitchen in the back always has fresh, delicious selections. They practically always have what I need, or a comparable alternative. Their prices are reasonable.“
“I love been looking for a fresh and natural juice spot close to home and I found this great spot in my neighborhood and I'm so glad I did. It always feels good to support Black-Owned businesses and this is one natural and organic juice spot worrh supporting. They have all the natural and fresh juices and smoothies freshly prepared for all your health and detox needs and it tastes absolutely delicious.“
Ice Cream Shop • $$
“The best selection of Italian-style ices. Not your typical supermarket or pizza place Italian ice. High quality product at fairly steep prices. Still, the best place to get ices in the area. There are better places for ices in Queens and Brooklyn, but this is the best place I’ve found on Long Island.“
“Fantastic deli and smoothie spot! We swung by in the morning, and the buns were straight out of the oven. I chose United Special, my husband got something with lemon pepper chicken and it was sooo good! Every ingredient was fresh and high quality - especially loved the variety of cheeses. And I'm so glad we decided to try the tropical smoothie and watermelon juice. Made with fresh real fruits with no sugar added, they were perfect and tasted just like homemade! And staff was very friendly. Can't wait to go back for more))“
“THIS PLACE NOT ONLY KEPT ME FROM THE PACEMAKER , ROSEMARY AND THE PERSONAL ONE ON ONE I HAD WITH THEIR HOLISTIC DR. , GOT ME OF HBP PILLS AND ARYTHMIA… WE DO SOMTIMES FALL SHORT OF OUR GOALS… WERE HUMAN… BUT THIS PLACE IS THE ONE PLACE TO GET YOU BACK ON TRACKIF YOUR NOT A FAN OF THE TRIPPLE HARD DETOX JUICE... YOU ARE TRULY WAISTING YOUR TIME. IVE BEEN PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR OVER 20 YRZ & THIS IS THE MECCA OF MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH . BE SURE TO GET THE CBD TURMERRIC AND GINGER TEA... DONT FORGET THE 48GRAIN BREAD .... AND PLEASE BE SURE TO GET YOU A CUP OF THAT LENTIL OR CHIKPEA SOUP.... TELL THEM BARKIM SENT YOU @I.G.BARKIMISENERGY. LEGENDARY I.G.BARKIMENERGY AND SAY HELLO TO ROSEMARY FOR YA BOY!!! PRAISE AND PEACE!!!“
“AWSOME loved this place large clean area to eat if wanted to ,help really friendly ,and the ice cream lot favors pick from and toppings and could not beat the taste best ever had in dip ice cream or any ice cream loved it will be going back for sure ???“
“I really came here for the Tanoshii AÇAÍ BOWL & I am no vegan but I had to try the VEGAN PHILLY ?? both gave and was incredibly delicious. The fruits were fresh and frozen so you really get to enjoy each and every bite ? I would call ahead of time just to avoid the wait, but the staff was friendly. So happy to have found a place out here in Queens where I can get my Açaí bowl. I be here a few times a week on my lunch break lol ??????“
“When you use a caterer, there are three things you look for price point taste, and easy to work with you normally expect And hope to reach at least two with Delicacies you get all three. They were so easy to work with their selections and food were delicious at a price I could live with I highly recommend them.“