The term "Paris Syndrome" describes a psychological state of severe shock experienced by tourists…read more(in particular, first time visitors to Paris) who suffer immense disappointment from unmet expectations. Taste of Paris is not actually that bad. But it is pretty weird. The vibe is less Parisian cafe than hostile architecture. For one thing, there's a hole in the ceiling. It is not small. It's basically an entire missing ceiling tile. Like, there may be some kind of repair project or remodel going on? For another thing, it's rather dark for a coffee shop. It's dimly lit with very little natural light. And the walls seem green screen ready. Jarringly sparse but would make a great Teams background. All that said, the coffee is decent. I ordered off menu. A flat white, no sugar, no syrup. And it was solid. Which, in sum, leaves me at three stars. Two or below if you're drinking in, but maybe four if you're grabbing to go.

Taste of Paris Coffee House (Floral Park) is one of those secret spot places -- a true…read morehole-in-the-wall, diamond in the rough that you'll drive past a hundred times and then wonder how you ever lived without it. Small shop, big payoff -- quick, clean, and the drinks come out looking like they belong in a photoshoot (the can-style iced coffees are a vibe). Gov's take: the Crème Brûlée Latte is the star. Smooth, dessert-like without being sugary, and it keeps that espresso backbone. The iced coffee/cold brew is strong, cold, and actually tastes like coffee (not melted ice and regret). Menu is easy to scan and they've got a solid lineup of flavors, plus grab-and-go energy that's perfect when you're passing through Hillside. Only knock: it's tight inside and parking can be annoying depending on the time. Rating: 4.5/5 -- I'm coming back, and I'm bringing a friend who "doesn't like coffee."

Stopped by Yaaa Tea in New Hyde Park first thing in the morning before a long 3-hour drive and had…read moresuch a nice experience. I actually met the owner a few years back when they first opened, and they were just as friendly and welcoming then as the vibe still feels now. The shop was super clean, fresh, and calm with very Sabrina Carpenter energy -- cute, cozy, and aesthetic without trying too hard. There was only one employee working when I went, but everything still moved smoothly thanks to the self-service kiosks, which made ordering easy. I tried the egg sandwich along with a latte made with almond milk (just note there is a small surcharge for almond milk). Everything tasted fresh and was packaged really well, especially the sandwich being wrapped up nicely since I was taking it on the road. One little tip: if you order a layered drink or something with toppings, ask if you can shake it yourself before the employee does it. Mine looked so pretty before it got shaken up for me, and I would've loved a quick picture first! The employee was very sweet though and overall the service was great. Definitely a solid morning stop in New Hyde Park and I'll be back again.

they were so hospitable!! service was really good -- i didn't want any other drinks than matcha for…read morethe croffle combo and they gave it to me without extra cost. the ac was kinda cold and the food and matcha was ok!

What a great spot, I love the fact that it has a big parking spot in the back!…read more The food was good, fluffy pancakes were a little too thick for my taste and the salmon needed a little more of flavor but was good with the eggs Benedict! The drinks were perfect for the weather and the spot will come back for that and their cozy ambiance !

Place is really cool, has a vintage vibe mix with forest style…read more The servers were amiccable and pretty fast with our order. The salmon was good, felt like a good quality one but the whole dish needed like a sauce to help it be more moist. Our pancakes were okay, they are whole wheat so you can feel them a little more on the dry end than fluffy side, but their strawberry foam was great, perfect convo between sweet and foamy. Extra points because they have parking lot in the back

The food is delicious Everything I have eaten at Rothchilds has been fresh, beautifully prepared…read moreand a gift to my taste buds. The service is terrific The two female wait staff are friendly, knowledgeable and efficient The ambiance is low key and perfect for a neighborhood place to get a great meal in comfortable surroundings

What a lovely place to dine with great service. The food was great and I loved their suggestions. I…read morewish they would have more cocktail options but awesome beer selection. I will be back!

SMO TEA is a great Bubble Tea and Dessert Bar in Garden City…read more I had a Mango Bubble Tea which was delicious. They also offer a small variety of dessert and pastries. Definitely a refreshing choice.

Really cute boba shop with thoughtful touches & games inside. My fiance and I stopped by after…read moredinner, and we ordered the mango pomelo slush and the lychee lemon green tea. I thought that the mango pomelo might have coconut milk or some other sort of dairy inside, so we opted to remove the cheese foam, but it became just a regular slush. The mango slush was a bit artificial tasting, which was a bit disappointing because we thought it would be a fresh fruit slush. It was okay though, but would recommend it with maybe 50% sugar. The lychee lemon green tea was really refreshing & tart, but I would say that even at 50% sugar this was a bit too sweet. Plenty of parking available, and ordering is easy via the kiosk.

An incredible boba tea place serving up the freshest boba I've ever had…read more This is a place that cares about quality and experience. Their big bragging point is that they make fresh tapioca boba every single hour. That's huge. You can absolutely feel and taste the freshness, and it makes such a huge difference. After this, I don't know if I can go back to any other place. The owners were so wonderful to chat with and you can tell they're super passionate and care a lot. The kiosks were super easy to order through, and the staff was on hand to help if needed. The guy behind the counter was so friendly and helpful, and even offered me some samples of their cookies, which were fantastic. The branding is impeccable and the place is super clean and modern, which I absolutely love. There's plenty of space and it's really welcoming. Overall a really solid place and definitely going to be my go to for Boba!

As a new milk tea shop in Great Neck, YAAAS tea brings not only innovation to its drinks but also…read moretechnology. With its self service ordering tablets that make ordering so much more convenient and easy to easy, and drinks made like I've never seen before. I came here on a Sunday and was very surprised to see coffee on the menu. Very unique combination that are also extremely customizable. You can choose what toppings you'd like, the amount of espresso shots you'd like in it, as well as the amount of pumps of syrup you'd like. Very unconventional to the other places I've been to. The combination of coffee and boba wasn't bad at all. I really enjoyed the texture of the boba, soft, chewy and bouncy. The coffee itself was a little watered down, but still pretty decent. There also have a large array of desserts to complement your beverage. I would say the prices here are pretty reasonable in comparison to other stores, as well as to the extend of the additional topping they add in. The service here was noteworthy. The staff were all very friendly and happy to help. Service was fast and efficient, and overall very pleasant. And while there are no seats here to sit at, the interior is very as you'd expect from any other boba shop. TLDR; good boba, decent drinks, reasonable prices, good service.

Great place for buns and snacks! I always go here for a fluffy light birthday cake and they never…read morefail to impress. Clean and quiet place to work and sit too in town.

Tous Les Jours is a French-Asian bakery offering a range of breads, plus sweet & savory baked goods…read more& beverages. This Tous Les Jours location is on Great Neck Road in Great Neck Plaza, conveniently located by the Great Neck LIRR. When you first enter the bakery, you can see the display of organized labelled pastries and bread. The lighting is warm and the bakery is welcoming. I grabbed a tray, tongs, and a piece of parchment paper to put on top of the tray while I browsed the array of choices. I chose a Portuguese Egg Tart, also known as Pastel De Nata. My husband and I shared a croquette, garlic sausage block, and he had the spicy sausage. The Pastel De Nata was so flaky and crisp. Once I took the first bite, you can hear the crunch and the filling of creamy egg custard was so good. The garlic sausage block was really good as well. It was the perfect ratio of dough and sausage. The spicy sausage had pieces of jalapeno and the sausage was very good. The croquette was thick, crispy, and had a really good filling. I also got the Honey Lavender Matcha Latte, it was refreshing and creamy. Inside, there is plenty of seating options from tables to countertop seats. All the pastries were very yummy and not overly greasy. Everything that I've tried at Tous Les Jours have been really light and airy and you can't go wrong.

I had a custom cake made here in 2016 in the shape of a guitar. I think the owner at the time was…read morethe one who created that cake for me. The design, detail and precision were so incredible. This is what made me come back and order again this year. Unfortunately my expectations were not met this time around. The cake was nothing of what I expected when I went through the design when I first placed the order. The digital art that was placed on the cake and the fondant job were not neatly done. I'm afraid of what the cake would have looked like had I not supplied them with some decorations. Needless to say I was disappointed and will not be using them again for any custom cake jobs. I definitely did not get my money's worth.

Very good service and very good baked goodies! it's highly recommended! They're always fresh for…read morethe day. i told my friends to go here for the best and freshest! I love their raisin bread, danishes, and muffins the most. Oh, I don't wanna firget their apple strudel, the best! Parking is easy and close to supermarket, veggie shop and pharmacy. so accessible.