My wife and I visited the previous restaurant when it was a pizza place and fell in love with Chef…read moreMike's pizzas and other cooking. After Mike took over the restaurant and transformed it into Zest, we try to make the trip to Bay Shore from out east as often as possible -- often meeting friends from Nassau, as it is a good halfway point. The brunch is phenomenal -- full of flavor. If you are a picky eater like my wife and I are, do yourself a favor and trust Chef Mike and his vision and get a meal as designed. While I have not had a bad experience yet with anything I have ordered, my favorite item on the menu is the Caesar salad (he puts Bacon in it!). If you are looking for a restaurant with a very cool vibe but not a crazy party scene, head on down to Zest in Bay Shore. Have some fun with the menu -- you will not be disappointed.

I had this platter that was so amazing. I believe it was meant for four people. I tried to sample…read moreeach of the dishes. There's just so much and it was so incredibly wonderful.

Delicious food, top quality service and a ton of options for everyone including me as a vegetarian!…read moreIt's a beautiful restaurant with tons of great ambiance and my group thoroughly enjoyed every single item we ate! Thank you to the general manager and waitstaff for making us feel so welcome.

Had a great experience at Besito in West Islip. The place is beautiful and the food is…read moredelicious--my favorite is the guacamole. I was expecting it to be prepared tableside like at the Huntington location, but I understand the space here is a bit smaller. Service is good though. The salmon was especially excellent, and overall everything was flavorful. Will definitely be coming back!

I came here to meet up with a friend. It has a beautiful wide open space and even has a cozy…read morecorner. I was overwhelmed by all the options. Ended up getting the veggie bowl (and added steak). I was nervous because it's so easy for 'fast food' to get steak wrong but it was seasoned to perfection and still moist. Even my daughter was pulling the steak out my bowl to eat. The veggie bowl just has the most incredible options for the base. That's my go to, and I'll just add a meat as protein . Speaking of protein the berry smoothie has protein in it which I didn't realize at the time when I ordered it for my daughter . If you know anything about protein power, it's hard to find one that actually takes good so might opt to take that out next time . Service as great. Really friendly and helpful with my indecisiveness.

This is my second time here and I absolutely love this place. It's very clean both in terms of the…read morephysical space and the actual food. Both times I've gotten the Spicy Vegan bowl with chicken (lol) and it did not disappoint!! Service is always quick and the people are friendly. I can't wait to come back and, possibly, try something new.

If you likes sweets or even just once in awhile ... this is the place to go. I think it's a great…read moreplace for a box of desserts for a party or bbq. Something different than these pastry shop chana etc. First off Terry was unbelievable sweet & friendly. He went out of his way to be helpful & patient with me because I couldn't decide on Flavors or the amount. I guess I am old school or maybe just plain weird but I really like making the HUMAN connection when I am out & about.... I feel like people just aren't very socia anymore ....for a number of reasons . ANYWAY , if you have not been to AhugaPie Shop you ABSOLUTELY MUST GO. So I guess most people would equate a sugar pie to a Whoopie pie. These sugar pies are pretty big and a half of one is more than enough. Terry told me some people buy them and cut them in half and freeze them and take them out as they want them. Which I think is a great idea and is which what I did because I do not live nearby, but I would definitely drive to the end of the Earth for more. It's just one of those places. And I am not a big sweet person put the cake is just always soft and flavorful and delicious. And the filling is the right amount of the flavor and whipped cream and sugar. I think they have like 10 or so flavors available every day and they switch them around. I've probably tried five or six different flavors over the past two years and again all of them were very consistently delicious and amazing. I can't even explain it . It's just perfect. I've had them a few times before when a coworker brought them in. And I finally got a chance to go myself. I was so happy to share the experience with my family.. personally I love the chocolate cake with the peanut butter filling. So if your peanut butter lover, OMG go go go!!! . The product is very consistent. They do have a very specific hours. And as Terry recommended, it's always best to call ahead and either order , check the flavors of the day . & or the shop hours. It kind of blew my diet, but it was well worth it.. please go you will not be disappointed.. the only negative thing I can say about my experience is I wish I had bought a more of a variety of flavors. But that's on me l. Thank you Terry for your kindness - people like you restore my faith in mankind. and you make a dang good SHUGA PIE

It was a short wait to order. We got a variety to sample. Some were better than others but overall…read morewe enjoyed them! I would definitely support if back in the area but I probably wouldn't travel just for them.

Wanted to go to a place with good apps and non meat . This is essentially a sports bar across the…read morestreet from the train station. The noise volume is fairly loud, if that is an issue for you . The food however was delicious! And we were able to have a variety of vegetarian dishes! My favorite was the perogie appetizer with ford onions and cheese, really great. As were the dried pickles , the GUAC and chips and the tuna tacos. Service was good. There are all high top tables and a few outdoor tables to sit. They didn't exactly have a children's menu but they offered hamburgers, chicken fingers or Mac and cheese.

They post racist and derogatory remarks on Facebook about mosques. Imagine posting something…read more like this from your business account. Have another drink.

I have learned to go after typical breakfast time because it is so packed! The food is delicious…read moreand I like to try different meals. You cannot go wrong with anything you choose! Yummy! Rated 5 stars!

First time at Brownstone, greeted by a big jazz mural on the wall, the vibe is as old fashioned as…read moreyou can get right off the bat. In no rush on this beautiful morning, so I figured I'd order the biggest plate I could've ordered and just soak the vibe in, appropriately called The Feast with a glass of apple juice. So they came in with the wrong order, so what? At least they quickly got it fixed and brought out my real order, no need to throw a fit this early in the morning. Anyhow, as for the meal itself, they're not trying to reinvent the wheel and that is perfectly fine, really just came for the vibes. The meal was satisfyingly traditional overall. Is it worth going back to though? Unfortunately no, because there are better sit down breakfast spots on the island, wasn't really worth the distance, in my opinion. Some minor complaints are that coffee drinks weren't refilled and syrup cost extra by like ¢.75, but they're really minor, nothing to really fuss about, personally though I liked it but it was worth it for the one time for the vibe alone. I would recommend only if you're close to the place.

Jack Jack's is a cute little spot for coffee and people watching. It's a family and dog-friendly…read morecafé. The avocado toast is delicious.

Updated Review: February 28, 2026 I came back to Jack Jack's…read moreafter my original review in 2016. I was a little hesitant after my first experience but they were listed in my LI Cafe Passport book I got for Christmas and I want to go to all the spots in that book even if I'm revisiting. My second experience was much better so I'm upping my review to 4 stars. The staff was nicer this time. I opted for a pour over because that's what the book recommended and I got the cherry vanilla latte as well with half and half. I was able to sit in the coffee shop because I had dropped my son off at a birthday party and had a little time before I picked him up. I caught up on watching Friday Night Smackdown before elimination chamber with headphones on of course so I wouldn't disturb other people and I finished a book I was reading. The seating was nice, an optional variety of different kinds of seats and lots of seating. The latte was very smooth, you could definitely taste the coffee more in the pour over but that was good, the coffee went down nicely, not a lot of bitterness. So Jack Jack's redeemed themselves in my eyes almost ten years after my first review and I would be able to recommend going to them. Babylon Bean will still be my favorite coffee shop in Babylon but both of them are nice to visit. Original Review: March 22, 2016 I came here after picking up my jacket from the dry cleaners. I didn't like it very much at all and am happy to say my heart and my business will continue to go to the Babylon Bean! The baristas did not seem happy at all when they helped me. They weren't rude but they weren't sweet or nice either. I chose a brownie to eat and got a cup of regular coffee. The coffee was okay, not horrid but for sure not great. The brownie was disgusting. I couldn't eat the whole thing ended up throwing it on the ground for the birds to eat. This place also has a hipster vibe, sometimes I can dig it but sometimes I can't. So in my personal experience if the babylon bean and this place had a throw down I would always favor the bean!

My second time at Swell Taco (I absolutely live for the good foodie finds in Babylon Village) was,…read morefor lack of a better word, *swell.* (I just had to do it, hehe.) We sat in their insulated outdoor area amidst string lights and beachy vibes, and every meal starts out with their addicting tortilla chips and salsa verde. (Pro-tip -- save some of this green salsa to have with whatever you order!) We tried their chicken flautas appetizer, and if you are a fan of all that is cheesy and crispy, you will definitely enjoy this one. My favorite item on the menu was next -- the Crunch and Munch ground beef taco -- this literally was an elevated version of Taco Bell's cheesy Gordita crunch, and it made me super happy. We also shared their shredded beef burrito (think barbacoa), which was a Saturday special, but honestly, any of their burritos would be worthwhile. (I dare say that the burritos also feel kind of light? They are not over-the-top in the best way possible!) If you're looking for a casual taco spot after a day at Robert Moses or Overlook Beach (or any day, really), definitely check this place out -- you will fall in love after the first flavorful bite.

There's a reason this is a cult classic in Babylon! Year after year, Swell Taco continues to…read moredeliver tasty bites and a chill surfer aesthetic. I grew up in the Babylon area but my fiancé didn't so when I introduced him to Swell Taco he could not believe this hidden gem was on Long Island. The tacos are yummy and come in a great variety and the prices cannot be beat. He cannot wait for our next chill date night here!

The poke bowl had big cube pieces of tuna which was appreciated. They don't advertise any make your…read moreown bowls. The have standard poke, rice and Ramen bowls with limited toppings included. They have some fried appetizers and buns. The mixed greens was not mixed, it was just standard iceberg lettuce, disappointed that it wasn't spring mix lettuce. Price was $16 which is standard. There are a few small tables inside that you can eat at.

Definitely one of my favorite places for takeout in Babylon - their spicy tuna poke bowl is always…read moretasty and fresh. Plus friendly service and easy pick up.