50 Best Cafes near Great Neck

“Found this little gem through Google as we took my mother in law to the hospital for her surgery. The place didn’t disappoint, we had French toast, avocado toast, and eggs with bacon and sausage. Everything was amazing and the owner who was also our server was super sweet and funny!! I would recommend this place to everyone !!“

“I have eaten here a few times while waiting for my mom visiting a doctor upstairs.
Food is typical deli style and not having to leave the building is great.
All the crew behind the counter have always been courteous and super welcoming and their prices are fair.“

“Excellent service and delicious food.“

“*5/5 Stars - A Slice of Heaven in Great Neck!*

I'm still drooling just thinking about the incredible salad and pastries from this bakery! The moment I stepped inside, I knew I was in for a treat. The aroma of freshly baked goods wafted through the air, and the staff's warm smiles made me feel right at home.

The croissant? Flaky, buttery crust giving way to a sweet surprise center. The rugelach? Layers of flaky dough wrapped around a rich, creamy filling. And don't even get me started on the babka - moist, chocolatey, and utterly addictive.

What truly sets this bakery apart is the love and care that goes into every single item. You can taste the difference in every bite. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering this hidden gem, do yourself a favor and get here ASAP.

*Pro tip:* Try the bakery specials - they're always a delight! Can't wait to come back and indulge in more of their delicious treats!“

“Great food, great atmosphere“

“I was working in the area and stopped in for coffee two mornings in a row. Coffee was great, not overpriced, the place was clean and they were very friendly. I’m not a breakfast person, but everything looked delicious. For its corner location and proximity to the train station, I think the menu looked fairly priced.“

“Exceptional Hidden Gem!!!!!!

Waffles N Sip Cafe is an absolute hidden gem! The Belgian waffles were perfectly fluffy, fresh, and delicious. Their specialty lattes are truly unique and full of flavor—the Lotus Latte is an absolute must-try and was one of the best specialty coffee drinks I’ve had.

The atmosphere is welcoming, the food is delectable, and the service was wonderful. If you’re looking for a great brunch spot with amazing waffles and creative coffee selections, I highly recommend Waffles N Sip Cafe.

Thank you for such a fantastic experience. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Totally enjoyed everything about this place. Stopped in to take my little sister out for cheesecake, was nicely greeted and served. Cheesecake was amazing!! Chai tea also was wonderful. Can’t wait to come back and try more!“

“I love harpoon Hanna’s. It’s a gem and now new Rochelle now has the best coffee caffe. The iced coffees are amazing. The owner kim and all her staff are so wonderful. Like being at home. It’s a beautiful atmospheric joy. New Rochelle new yummy treasure. A million stars ⭐️“

“Fantastic time at this quaint little gem in Bayside.

When I arrived I waited for a friend outside and the most glorious aroma of freshly baked something filled the air. I could see through the window baked products coming out of the oven. Awesome!

I had a delicious organic jasmine tea. It was wonderful. You could taste the jasmine so strongly which I like. It was served table side. The sweetest china teapot and accompanying tea cups. Tea is always better in bone china. Just sayin’!

I chose a freshly baked banana muffin. It was still warm and sooo buttery with a crusty top. Perfect !

The atmosphere is a warm eclectic mix of nostalgic items, small bistro tables and books. You can spend an afternoon’s in here in this relaxing atmosphere.

A hidden secret… they have a large but quaint room upstairs from the cafe that can be rented for parties, high tea and meetings. You can even bring in your own food. I thought what a great idea for a girls tea time and get together.

It is a woman owned business and the owner does the baking. A labor or love and clearly talented. Both she and the staff were gracious and accommodating.

I will go back again and feel like I have found a secret quiet hideaway in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Bayside“

“Been wanting to try this place out and so glad I finally did with my husband and son! Didn’t disappoint at all! Biscoff iced latte was delicious as well as the Haven Staple! Such a nice relaxing atmosphere, my 3 year old loved the vanilla Frappe!“

“AMAZINGGGG BUBBLE TEA, CREPE, ROLLED ICE CREAM & MORE!!! WILL BE BACK FOR SURE“

“In a quest to find “REAL “ whitefish salad, I followed a friend’s suggestion and tried Cafe 17A. Amazing! This past weekend I tried several other salads- Vegetable Tuna, Chicken Salad, Egg whites and spinach, Egg salad and mushrooms and of course sliced Nova and home made cream cheeses. My guests raved! Everything is fresh, and homemade with Love by Scott, the owner. Thanks Scott, - can’t wait to return- You’ve definitely nailed it“

“Came to this place for their ube latte and it did not disappoint! Inside is pretty spacious. I went on a weekday morning and it was pretty quiet so perfect place to grab your computer and do some work. Their pastries are amazing as well! Great service, highly recommend“

“It’s more of a desert shop. Very tasty. The atmosphere is great too and very clean. The only down fall to the restaurant is the staff. Not welcoming at all and don’t greet you. I’m from out of country and I love to experience new places and I like to go back to restaurants that are friendly and warm, however, I won’t return here because of the staff lack of hospitality.“

“Best Marathon Station EVER!!!“

“I had the pleasure to enjoy the food here at Toastique. The food was delicious, I tried the Spicy crab toast, it was the best tasty presentation of real crab meat with fine vegetables. The juices are healthy mixes of real fresh fruit. I tried the spicy Margarita, super tasty drink! The place is nicely updated, modern look, service was excellent, friendly and very welcome environment! Great place to enjoy some time with friends or family.“

“This is the green powder smoothie. My first smoothie ever by Refresh Co and I can confidently say that they have to have the best smoothies. The staff were nice and patient with me and overall the atmosphere was inviting and soothed my anxieties.“

“We passed by this popular store front with lots of people enjoying their treats and decided to get one ourselves.
The waiting line for the kiosk was longer than the delivery of the ice cream itself. The ice cream was fairly creamy and cold. The cone was crunchy as desired.
Matcha taste was a tad bit strong, but good for acquired taste.“

“The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. My juice was amazing and I topped it off with a veggie patty. I will definitely be back!“

“Mr. Khalit is amazing! I stumbled upon his shop while i was waiting for my train at Kew Gardens station. It was extremely cold day and was around the shop’s closing time, yet he asked me to stay in his shop even though my train won’t be here for a while. Mr. Khalit is kindhearted and seems to love his job. I’m so glad I found this gem and definitely will visit again if I have the opportunity!“

“Healthy foods and a relaxing atmosphere. Nice people too!“

“My visits are few and far between, because I don't drive. But everything I go, I'm with someone who has never been there, and they are always impressed by the massive selection, the taste, and the freshness. Gourmet express never disappoints. This time they had vegan carrot cake loaf, foccaicia, and olive bread loaf. I bought them all!!😊“

“Stopped by around 7pm after seeing great reviews and it did not disappoint. I got an ube iced latte and an espresso tonic even though it was pricey around $16 but both were amazing and better than other nearby cafés. After finishing the two drinks I went back up for two more drinks and ordered two ice matcha seltzers and those were just as good.

Harvey the barista the only one working at that time when we came in did an awesome job he was super patient, gave great recommendations, provided great service, and you can definitely tell he really knows what he’s doing.

He mentioned he usually works Fridays and weekends, so I’d definitely recommend stopping by when he’s there and having him make your drinks.

I’ll definitely be back!“

“Was there visiting from Ohio. Great coffee enjoyed sitting outside taking in the scenery.“

“They’re food is outstanding! I would highly recommend them to all. Cakes are delicious and moist! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽“

“A true gem in the neighborhood. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, the coffee is great (love their iced cappuccino), and the pastries are always fresh. Cozy atmosphere, good music, reliable wifi — it's perfect for socializing (you can watch all the big soccer games here) but also for getting work done. I’ve lived in this area most of my life and this kind of café has been so needed here. Thanks Liam's <3“

“Great food my kids love going there. It’s really awesome and I support our local community too. Eat local, especially here.“

“Honestly parking here is HORRIBLE because it’s located in a shopping center with a few other businesses/ restaurants so I would say best to park outside the lot. I ended up parking 2 blocks away which was far for this area. The cafe is small and can easily be missed. They’re a lot of seating and wasn’t busy so service was quick. They’re blueberry matcha was a special and when I received it I didn’t think I would like it as much since I’m not a fan of anything with pulp and the blueberry had pulp bits but you can tell it’s super fresh. After my first sip I can’t wait to go back for more because it was THAT good. Probably the best blueberry matcha I’ve ever had. I love places like this - little hole in the wall spots that just slap! Would recommend but it is far from me so I would have to make the 25 min drive (without traffic) just for this cafe. Wish the matcha was a little stronger so I would probably do double matcha next time but it did work well with the recipe for the drink. Would highly recommend giving this a try. I saw they have strawberry matcha too so maybe I’ll get both next time“

“What a great spot to eat. Delicious food and courteous staff. 👍“

“This mugwort latte has a gentle, earthy aroma that blends beautifully with the creamy milk.
It’s smoother than a matcha latte and not overly sweet, making it very easy to drink.
The flavor is subtle, comforting, and has a refined, almost herbal warmth without being too strong.

It’s especially nice on cold or tiring days —
there’s a calming, cozy feeling that stays with you after each sip.
If you enjoy nutty, soothing lattes with a clean finish, this is a great choice.

Highly recommended for anyone who loves comforting, aromatic drinks. 🌿🤍“

“I'm very pleased with the service I received here. It's the perfect little café in the neighborhood.
I like the variety of beverages they have! The staff is very warm and they take care of you. The atmosphere is quiet, realxing and clean. And, it's very affordable!!
I'm so glad I found this café and I will be coming back again and again.“

“Had a great night and tasty meal at the Pelican Room and their speakeasy next door - Kalico lounge. Food was terrific, drinks were outstanding snd service top notch. Great vibe too. Felt like it could be in the city or Brooklyn.

Will definitely come back.“

“The Polo Lounge is such a great place! We were celebrating our 1 year anniversary and another couple was celebrating their 50th anniversary! The food was delicious! The portions are appropriate so you're not totally full before your main course even comes. The atmosphere is a fun. There's a lounge singer and couples dancing. It was lovely to watch and we were sitting in our booth. There was a wedding going on, but it did not bother the restaurant at all. We will be back every year for our anniversary after bring married at Westbury Manor. The staff, the food, and the atmosphere will keep us coming back!“

“Wide selection of delicious & well priced food and drinks in a cozy cafe atmosphere. Very friendly staff! Highly recommend“

“I’m a WFH girly & I’m always looking for cafes to work at. The atmosphere was nice - pretty spacious & cozy. The music was nice & not too loud. I had a cappuccino with almond milk & cinnamon on the top. It was so good & loved the presentation. I’ll be back - looking fwd to trying some food options.“

“One of my favorite coffee spots and I live in Nassau County but it’s worth the trip every single time! I finally tried their Nutella latte and it is worth the hype. I look forward to keep coming here and highly recommend to friends and family.“

“After numerous attempts with different places, I finally found a place that satisfied my wife's craving for a GOOD, FRESH-TASTING chicken cutlet sandwich. Chicken was freshly breaded & grilled upon my order, great portion, no complaints. Service was great too, the ladies working there were very friendly & welcoming. I'd definitely go back.“

“The guy was the sweetest most caring person, he made sure to decorate my ice cream and put it in the freezer while prepping my other order of chocolate bread. It felt very nice going to a place that puts effort and care into the food and its customers. Most definitely will be coming back with friends and family’s price is super fair as well!“

“OMG!! Absolutely delicious!!! This is my 10th time here and I am still impressed with the food and service. I had the Tuscany chicken melt- highly recommend and my sister had the Parmesan crusted chicken - phenomenal!! Our waiter Anthony- THE BEST! Attentive, polite and generous. Every time I visit NY- I look forward to coming here! I wish they would branch out to Florida. Compliments to the chef and staff- keep up the GREAT WORK!“

“Love this place excellent ice cream and macaroons“

“Fabulous healthy food. Kind staff. Definitely a favorite 👍🏻“

“My sister loves this spot so had to check it out. Enjoyed their cara caramel latte and latte with vanilla malt syrup. Tons of pastries to choose from. Enjoyed their spinach feta as well as breakfast burrito. They sell merch and tons of other cute knickknacks. Plenty of space to sit and enjoy whatever you end up ordering. The coffee baristas were super nice. Will be back for more caffeine!! You can encounter long lines depending on what time you come in.“

“This is place is absolutely adorable and quaint! The owners are such beautiful people and sooooo creative. The food is healthy and the entire vibe feels welcoming and homey. I love love love coming here!!!! Very kid friendly! You can tell they really care about their business because of all of the attention to detail within their market! <3 We even have our mompreneur meetings here!!“

“good food options in a nice place“

“Food and service here is impeccable. Fresh ingredients, artisanal snacks, and healthy options! We stay at the hospital often and so happy with this healthy option in the neighborhood. The ambiance is super adorable too-- perfect place to catch up with friends.“

“What an incredible place! I was in a pinch as I was planning on visiting my family for a few weeks in New York. My dates kept changing and the team went above and beyond to accommodate me and my evolving schedule. My daughter LOVED going to the camp. She came home with so many stories, they made food, craft and had fun! What a gem. We will be coming back when travel again to garden city“

“Tried the Fiesta Savory Crepe today and honestly, I was impressed! The crepe was soft with a little crisp on the edges, and the filling was super flavorful. I loved the mix of spices—it had a nice kick but wasn’t too spicy. Everything tasted fresh, and it was really satisfying without feeling too heavy. Definitely something I’d order again. Great option if you’re in the mood for something savory and a little different!“

“I had to leave a review after my last visit a few days ago because it was honestly the best experience I’ve ever had at Sobol. A girl named Alexis made my bowl, and it was hands down the best bowl I’ve ever gotten from here. Everything was made perfectly.

On top of that, Alexis had such amazing customer service. She was so friendly, patient, and genuinely sweet, which made the whole experience even better. You can really tell she cares about what she’s doing and about the customers.

I’ll definitely be coming back again, and I truly hope she’s there next time. Alexis made my day — Sobol is lucky to have someone like her!“