The Coffee Bar

Reviews

• Aba H.

  star star star star_border star_border 22 June 2026

  Even though Ben's Deli has a kosher certification on it's website, and is (for me) the quintessential restaurant for Jewish cuisine in the metropolitan NYC/LI area, my Glatt-kosher cousin doesn't even consider it kosher (and won't eat there) because Ben's is open for business on the Sabbath day.  Other than random bagel delies, if you're looking for a concentration of full service, Glatt-kosher restaurants on Long Island, you'll find them in this Five Towns area.  It also helps to know in advance whether the Glatt-kosher restaurant you want is going to serve dairy ("millhig") or meat ("fleishig") - this one is a dairy restaurant.
  They served two free, but unimpressive, baguette bread baskets with butter while we looked at the menu: one baguette seemed plain; and the other was pumpernickel - one of the white end pieces was stale, but otherwise the rest were decent (and we were hungry).  
  I started with a bowl of the vegetable soup and loved it: homemade and (FWIW) lip-smacking better than any I've made.  My wife ordered the French onion soup, thought the onions were undercooked, didn't like the croutons, and felt the broth tasted way off.  (All soups were $7.)
  My wife then ordered a salad wrapped in a panini for her entree ($13).  The veggies were all fresh, but the dish was easily forgettable. I ordered the make-your-own individual "pizza" for $17 (pick your choice of four ingredients).  Whatever ingredients were on top (mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and fresh garlic) were delicious, but the bread on the bottom (pita?) was virtually uncooked ... for someone who enjoys pizza, that was unforgiveable.  My cousin ordered the ravioli a la vodka for $18 (and ate them all).  My son ordered an unremarkable mixed grilled cheese sandwich (quesadilla) with a side of fries ($14).
  We were full and didn't have room for dessert or coffee, which is regrettable, considering the name of this restaurant.

• Rebecca A.

  star star star star star_border 19 June 2026

  Stopped by for Lunch today. Here's what I had and what I thought.
  
  We walked in and got seated right away. It's quite a large space and only 4 tables were occupied. Waitress came over really smiley and happy with menus and started us off with coffee and bread.
  
  When she came back with my coffee in a Starbucks to go cup with a starbucks holder I was taken aback for a moment and thought this is going to be crap. But then I read above the coffee maker a sign saying "We brew Starbucks coffee" I was cool with that.
  
  We shmoozed and then looked at the menu a little. I wasn't sure what I was in the mood of, so I asked the waitress to call the Chef, Albert out. He came out. I introduced myself, and he was so nice and helpful in suggesting what to order.
  
  So we ordered as follows.
  
  Mac N Cheese Egg Rolls - I know the idea might be cute and probably could work but I took a bite and spit it out. Something was seriously wrong with the flavors and cheese.
  
  Salmon Tartar - Wow! An absolutely amazing dish. I love that it is covered with black salt. It compliments the salmon and gives the avocado flavoring it wouldn't have. We stripped that dish!
  
  Eggplant Parmesan - Also, really liked this dish. It was big, flavorful, I love that he added the pasta at the bottom of the dish topped with the eggplant. Didn't go cheap on the eggplant either.
  
  Maple Glazed Salmon - I don't think I've ever had a maple glazed salmon. At first I thought it might be too sweet; but not at all. I do think the dish was more oily than necessary but the salmon was cooked to perfection. The green beans were flavorful and the ginger gave it that extra kick. I didn't taste the sweet potatoes.
  
  Yuka Fries - Concept is great. The chef sprinkled the fries with thick salt. It was really good but I couldn't eat more than two as it's super starchy. But it's a great side to order to go around a large party.
  
  So, in conclusion, I was really impressed with service and food. And I would recommend it to friends and family in the neighborhood.

• Lisa B.

  star star star star star_border 18 June 2026

  I enjoy going here. The ambiance is comfortable. The staff has been good and the food is dependable. I like the vodka sauce and the gnocchi. The coffee is good and the desserts are too. A nice place. Not spectacular but good.

• Jenn S.

  star star star star star_border 7 June 2026

  I'm rarely on this side of the island so figured why not give Coffee Bar a whirl for lunch!
  
  We were treated to a charcuterie board that was both beautiful and delicious. From simple petite goat cheese rounds to a cranberry & pecan mixed one to a  robust blue cheese and milder inbetween ones accompanied by several house cured and smoked fishes...truly heavenly. A smoked sea bass topped with a black flakey salt was incredible. The lox was not at all fishy and seasoned just enough.  For our variety of entrees, ordered the new tagliatelle pasta creation: perfect handmade pasta cooked al dente ribbons in a super light cream sauce laced with nicely toasted pecans fried sage leaves, an amazing combo of flavors.  
  The crispy pan fried perch encrusted in crunchy buttery pecans was  a very good balance of sweet and savory and the accompanied mashed sweet potatoes and sautéed haricoverts were a nice touch.
  The porcini encrusted sea bass was perfectly cooked however we were unanimous that it needed a different side  other than the brown rice it was laid ontop of...suggested possibly a creamy cheesey polenta instead.
  The handmade fluffy gnocchi with a luscious creamy vodka sauce I could eat my weight worth.
  To round it all out the mac & cheese spring rolls were both hearty and light at the same time plus quite addicting as well.
  
  A very warm and welcoming staff combined with great carefully crafted food from the heart, I'm excited to add this place to my short list of good Kosher eats haunts!

• Renee J T.

  star star star star_border star_border 1 June 2026

  Coffee bar
  they serve toasty fresh bread with garlic butter
  generous portions on their egg dishes
  knows how to make good coffee be it hot or cold
  knows how to present a nice big fresh salad
  knows how to make a decent steaming tasty bowl of pasta penne ala vodka is delish
  their sushi is edible
  but then why only 3 stars?
  SERVICE
  Oh my goodness what happened?
  this place used to be small now its big and its service leaves so much to be desired
  I used to love their big muffins toasted,sadly and I kid you not the last 3 times we were here they totally forgot
  PS this is my update I actually was served my muffin at my last visit! I ordered it as a joke but it was actually served! and it was very tasty
  they have forgotten soups, forgotten that tips are usually left to the diner NOT here
  they tack on the tips to the checks a little sneaky
  well coffee bar your food is good but your service needs assistance is that why you tack on the tip? Because the angry customers do not want to tip
  sorry your food is good and sadly I will only come here when a certain person is in town and wants to have coffee bar