A delightful mix of healthy and hearty! We believe that the secret to a good life is good food that’s always fresh and delicious! A balanced diet of nutritional dishes alongside comforting classics.
The home-cooked feeling cuisine in an open environment with great live music every weekend!
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Based on 95 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.7 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
780 W Beech St, Long Beach, NY 11561
Phone: (516) 665-8547
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Hours
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
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Reviews
Nick C
I don’t like to leave negative reviews unless the experience warrants it but this was one of the worst meals I’ve had in Long Beach and possibly Long Island. We should have taken the hint when we walked up on a Saturday night and, while surrounding restaurants were all packed, this place was nearly empty. We sit down outside since the indoor section had loud music playing. After a while, the owner(?)/ server Candy came over to take our 3 orders (a burger, fish and chips with a summer salad, and the chicken francese, nothing super complicated) and 3 Arnold Palmer mojitos. I went to the (questionably clean) bathroom and found out the hard way that the lock on the door didn’t work. I came back to the only redeeming part of the meal which was the fresh croissants that were actually very good. Had I know we were in for an hour+ wait on the food coming out, I’d have rationed the croissant and drinks accordingly (our waters were never refilled). Our “Arnold Palmer half and half mojitos” came out which were mostly ice, some lemon, mint leaves and some type of alcohol in a small mason jar (a massive rip off for $15). The owner kept coming over to tell us our food was about to come out soon over the course of an hour which was very strange since we were really the only ones there dinning (besides a few people at the bar and out on the patio who all already had food and I assumed were either employees/friends of the owner because she kept going over to talk to them). The food came out and was mediocre at best. Parts of my ($30+ burger) were cold, and others very hot and the fries were just disappointing. The fish and chips were described as “hush puppies without any seasoning” and the Chicken pasta dish was a pool of sauce with some pasta and chicken in it. While a disappointing end to the meal, we weren’t done yet. Right as we’re finishing up the food, another round of drinks shows up, that had been ordered much earlier while we waited for the food (again, at this point there’s nobody else there, so there’s no excuse for drinks to take THAT long but hey what’s another $50 on the bill right?). Now that were done eating, we arrive at my favorite part of the meal, the check. Candy arrives with the bill and announces that they don’t take credit cards, just cash and Venmo like we’re at some bodega in Queens. At this point I’ve already been embarrassed taking 2 new business partners here, so what’s a little more, we do a tableside Venmo transaction. It’s at this point that I notice a $41 “custom item” at the bottom of the bill (along with prices that I only now realize were slightly more than on the menu) that turned out to be the “tip” Candy automatically put on there for a table of 3 (which kind of just soured me in the way that it was done since I would have tipped more anyway despite the atrocious service). Overall, Bad food, bad service, bad location, and bad vibes. Will not be going back, nor recommending to any of my LB friends.
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John Crimmins
I was extremely disappointed by this restaurant. We came in when there were less then 5 people in the establishment and had to wait ages for anything to come out, both food and drink. The food seemed pricey but not overly so for the area. The meal started off well so I was expecting good things, but the warm croissants did not make up for all 3 of our entrees being terrible. Then, to top it off gratuity was automatically applied to the bill as a food item, and we were asked to pay the check by a person to person Venmo transaction. So not only was the food and service bad, but it was sketchy financially. Just go somewhere else.
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Robert Alvarez
Any one who follows me on Google Maps knows that I loathe leaving bad reviews. That being said, my friend and I wish we had gone some place else. The food was OK, the service left a lot to be desired, and lesson learned.
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Shannon S
First the staff are nice and welcoming, The foods was good, I had fish and chips, it was delicious also has the vegan options and it was great!!!The fried brownie dessert surprised me. They Played some live great music while we ate. Lovely place. Definitely coming back:)
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Jay M
This place is absolutely horrible oh my gosh. Upon first walking in there was a band playing and honestly they were the best part. We sat down and right away someone came to take our order and as soon as we were getting ready to state what the wanted the server boy goes “wait one minute I forgot something” leaves then comes back and finally took our order. We ordered and I kid you not it took over an hour for the food to come. We ordered tea and coffee and the coffee came cold … twice .. the food was alright but definitely not worth the money. If you’re looking for a brunch spot I’m sorry but I honestly would not come here and I honestly wish I had read the reviews before I came. This place seriously needs Gordon Ramsey to come stop by. They need allll the help they can get. Great band though, the music was lovely.
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Kathrin
Not sure how everyone is having such a sour experience. I went early in the morning with my grandmother. We were the first ones to walk in. The feel of the restaurant is very calm and artsy, the service was super friendly, and the food was really good! I ordered the Buddha wrap and I for once finished a dish. If I were staying in the area longer I would def stop by again!
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Brian
The servers are very sweet and kind, they have the best intentions but have no clue what they are doing. They don’t write anything down and will come back multiple times to ask what you ordered. Front door says they take visa and Mastercard but the servers will tell you they can’t take card. They added multiple extra items to the bill that we did not get. My friends came and were at a separate table, same issue happened to them. Auto 20% tip for both tables, and the server mentioned we can give more if we wanted.
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R. C
Went there today, a band was in the cafe playing good music so I stopped in. Overpriced food, sloppy service, cold coffee, horrible decour, horrible restroom. Just horrible overall. Worse place I have ever eaten.They only take cash, they had no milk for the cappuccino, they had no desert, waited close to an hour for food and got our food at different times. I wanted a second cup of coffee and they took the cup I drank from and brought the second cup or coffee in the same cup, I know because I could see on the cup the trickle of coffee that I left on the cup. I could write more. I will just say I left regretting that I ate any of the food. And I should also mention I ordered pancakes and I had to ask for syrup and the gave me the big Aunt Jemima bottle. I could go on and on but I’ll stop here. The band with Glenn and the gang was great and there was a lady playing a violin she was excellent. Other than that
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David Smith
Stopped in at 7pm on a Wednesday for a quick drink while waiting for a Sorrentos pie. 2 of the 4 beer taps were out, so me and wife ordered tequila sodas. They only had this no name brand tequila. As the bartender was making a drink, we noticed a nice sized spill on the bar and empty used glasses and grime all over. All of the bottles & bar equipment were in random places. We were the only ones there btw. Bartender puts tequila and soda in a shaker and shakes it, rendering all carbonation. When he pours it from shaker, one glass gets mostly ice, one gets 2 cubes. Did not put lemon or lime in, and then places 2 small black stirrers on the dirty bar next to the drinks as if we were ever going to touch them.
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Gregory Heinrich
For the prices and atmosphere an absolute ripoff. Staff and management is incompetent and the food is overpriced for the mediocre quality. A local that was absolutely plastered wasn’t kicked out until 20 minutes of harassing everyone. My friends bill was charged extra items that weren’t ordered and for a breakfast bill to be over $200 and have an automatic 25% gratuity is beyond me. I’ve worked in the restaurant industry since i was 16 and this was the most backwards place ive ever endured in my life. Absolute garbage. Drinks were actually ok.
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