Best coffee on Long Island. Great environment, great menu selection and friendly staff! read more

Local's Cafe - Iced mocha latte and iced matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

This place saved our coffee. After a coffee fiasco in another place we stopped here. And the shop has a basement scent type of vibe but the coffee was good. The lady at front nice and We were surprised to see the traffic of people ordering food and beverages. Other than the visual everything was nice. read more

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Just meh for us. Quesadilla was so dry. Eggs were dried out. Home fries were delicious. We will skip this one next time. read more

Local's Cafe - Latte - Cafes Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

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Excellent lunch selection from a nice little cafe across from the hotel. Wait Staff were polite and friendly. Open daily from 8:00am -6:30pm, also serving dinner, too read more

Local's Cafe - Grilled Salmon Pita Wrap with a Side of Coleslaw - Cafes Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

Came in for coffee and stayed for lunch. We stopped in to get my husband coffee before we hit the road and were pleasantly surprised by the fresh and organic menu options for breakfast and lunch. We ended up ordering the oven baked "Crispy Chicken Sandwich " the place cute and intimate, the staff very friendly. We really loved it and so glad we gave it try. read more

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Ordered a cortado and breakfast and tipped ahead of time. After 25 minutes, and seeing others come and go with their orders, I inquired. Two times I was told "one more minute..." At 35 minutes, I cancelled my order and asked for a refund. I think I should've got refunded for my entire check, but instead she kept the tip, and I was still charged for my coffee. As a local, I will skip locals next time... read more

The coffee was good nothing to write home about but I would drink it again. The egg sandwich was also just alright (in my opinion the bread needed to be toasted more). My favorite part about this place was the setting. It's off the main strip a little bit, has lots of seating, WiFi and good music! Seems like a great place to do paperwork/study or just hang out with friends. The service was great the girl behind the counter was informative and polite. I'd recommend checking this place out especially if you're a local! read more

Local's Cafe - Egg Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

Great Café right across from the Danfords Hotel. I had the ice lavender latte and avocado toast. read more

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The grilled chicken sandwich was delicious. It was prepared to perfection. I like it had pesto in it. I wasn't a fan of the fries. It was very well done. The cashier was very nice. The Wi-Fi was extremely fast. read more

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The quality at Local's has fallen recently. It's still a great environment to be in, but there is a noticeable difference in the food since I first came a few months ago. The french toast that used to come out fully dressed in fresh berries is now served with a cup of jelly instead. The "hash browns" for breakfast are french fries. Little changes like that may not affect a new customer, but as someone who regularly visits for the food, it is a bit disappointing. read more

Local's Cafe - French Toast, Cappuccino - Cafes Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

I went here for the first time three weeks ago and have been back the last two Saturday mornings because I'm hooked on their pumpkin pie latte (made with real pumpkin puree not one of those syrup pumps) and the food is delicious! The atmosphere is great. I like sitting at the window and watching people walk by as I eat. The service is outstanding too - the two young ladies behind the counter are AMAZING! Hardworking and friendly. It's a great way to start a Saturday. read more

If service without a smile is what you like then this is your place. If you like rock hard ciabatta bread with your eggs and crumbled bacon that you can hardly taste, this is your place. You will have to ask for butter, but there is plenty of.Mascarpone. Oh, and don't be in a rush.. read more

Always come here when in Port Jeff. Quick motorcycle ride from Commack or coming back from Montauk. Great place to have their food (awesome) and great coffee. read more

Very cute, great place to get work done. A couple outlets along the walls with a beautiful view of port Jeff, so it's great for people/dog watching. The food is a bit on the pricey side. One gender neutral restroom. Lots of vegan options. read more

Local's Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

Laid back atmosphere. The food is good but could use a little more seasoning. We enjoyed the Avocado egg sandwich and the grilled chicken roll. The grilled cheese was good too. The fries are disappointing though. We also had the brown sugar cookie which was really good, crispy, sweet and mildly salty. It hit right. The walnut cookie was gooey but there were barely any walnuts in it. They have a unique selection of refrigerated drinks too. I tried one and it was refreshing and tasty. read more

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Spot on coffee and egg sandwich fabulous ..... served fast and courteous..... go to cafe for a quick bite! And perfect place to get work accomplished! read more

Great food + spot for a small party / yourself. Food is filling + very tasty. Ambiance is aesthetic and calm. Spacious. Less of a restaurant, more of order at the counter and help yourself style. + The whip cream on the French Toast was vegan!! - I tried the Miso Caramel Latte, it was an interesting flavor but not my favorite, felt like it was a bit salty. I went with a couple friends for brunch and caught up with them, but I would happily go back there alone to get some work done. read more

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Best cookies ever! grab them when they have them, they go quickly. Glad to see they extended their hours.

You don't have to be a local to enjoy a meal at/from Local's Cafe, though perhaps it'll inject you with a full five stars, similarly to what many of my Yelp chums have rated the place. For me, I'm borderline between three and four celestials, but let me explain why. For starters, I'm writing this review still within the semi-confines of COVID-land so no interior eating was happening (at least not yet) for Local's Cafe. That's completely fine with me (well, us) as this recent Tuesday morning with my girlfriend, her sis, and her mom had us looking for something on the go so we could enjoy a seat and eat at the Harborfront Park. There were a handful of outdoor tables on the side of Local's, but I can't say I'd have wanted to sit there anyway with the people proximity being a little too close for comfort. Just sayin'. Before we continue, let's take one step back in our decision to try Local's. They featured online ordering and pickup which worked well as we were under a slight time crunch for the morning. The menu had a few intriguing options, but we ended up going simple and ordering a bunch of breakfast quesadillas (plus one with chicken). The receipt stated the food would be ready in about 20 minutes. Sounds good, right? Well... I walked over to LC with the lady at the time stated on the receipt to find that they actually weren't (at first) sure where our order was on the computer. After stating we ordered online (not by phone where they were checking), they then located the order and said it should be ready shortly...10-15 minutes later the bag was finally being place in my hands. That makes me wonder if they had even started the order in the first place...hmm. Once over in the park, we opened up our containers to find generous helpings of tortillas filled with egg, bacon, and cheese with a layer of home fries below. A little semi-spicy salsa verde came on the side and rounded out a breakfast priced at a little more than $10. Here's where the females and I might differ (shhh don't tell them!). I personally found the quesadilla to be pretty darn tasty. The eggs were hot and fresh while the bacon had a slight thickness with a little crisp factor (this wasn't some rubbery, fatty pork!). The home fries had pieces of pepper and onion (which I love to see/taste) and the verde sauce really added in a nice balanced kick to the quesadilla. The ladies didn't dislike their meals, but I think they weren't feeling the price and would've been fine just getting bagels and going in that direction. To each his own. Overall, for me, I'd say Local's Cafe had some faults to be mentioned (that seating setup perhaps and definitely the probable order snafu), but I'd say the price matched the portion size and things were fresh and tasty from start to finish. There's enough intrigue here to try breakfast again (or maybe lunch) though I'm not sure when that'll be. Either way, I'll give Local's the push up towards the four stars I feel like it probably deserves, even if I'm just a lowly non-local Yelper (ha!). read more

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My family and I decided to stop by this cafe for lunch and were pleasantly surprised by how delicious everything was! I got the bacon chicken sandwich but substituted the grilled chicken for a crispy chicken patty instead. The sandwich was freshly made and so tasty. My dad raved about how good his salmon pita sandwich was so if you are a fan of fish, I would definitely give it a try. There are also tons of vegetarian options as well including the tofu bhurji, veggie sandwich, veggie burger, etc. The staff were very nice and accommodating but the food did take some time to come out so if you are in a rush, you may be likely to have to wait. We had plenty of time so it wasn't a problem for us and the food was worth the wait! read more

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Great spot for coffee and food. Good for studying as well. Not too packed and they even have outdoor seating. I ordered an iced vanilla latte and it was really good. The French toast was really good too. My husband ordered the chicken sandwich and it was good too. Will definitely be back if I'm back in the area. read more

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This deli deserves more space than this page has. This is the kind of deli you dream about. The food is plentiful, seasoned well and fresh. The service is outstanding. Long Island this is a true treasure and worth venturing to the north shore to experience it. Also has plenty of parking and it's next to a small park. Make sure you're hungry when you go but even so there will be leftovers. read more

After so many great reviews we decided to go here for lunch. It was a Friday during the day and downtown Port Jeff was quite busy. This café was not though. My cousin and myself both ordered salads. The salads were very good and the chicken was moist and tender. We were originally only going to drink water and before I left it was such a hot day I wanted to get an iced tea. I sit at the counter for at least 10 minutes the man was helping someone else and the girl looked at me and she just went outside into the kitchen at least three times and I was never acknowledged. Just make sure you don't need anything after you order your food because it'll be hard to get help after. read more

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You can tell a lot about a person, especially a restauranteur, by the ketchups, condiments, and oils they choose. Owner Jitendra scored really high on my high-quality, healthful food scale on so many levels. For one thing, his salmon pita is so amazing, my husband insisted we stop in on the way to our hotel. They were just closing the kitchen, hadn't been their usual busy, but Jitendra caved and made us the pita salmon. Wow. It was more than wonderful. Memorable. It was served with a homemade wasabi-aioli, that oozed out over the lettuce and tomato on the sturdy delicious pita. So good. I eyed ketchup bottles for our side of French fries, which we ordered in addition to the included cole slaw--a well-done no mayo slaw that was generous and delicious. But the ketchup, I kid you not, was Trader Joe's, organic with NO HIGH FRUCTOSE. Awesome. And, like I said, tells me a lot about he quality of the food in this place. Forgot to ask him what kind of oil he uses in his fryer--hoping it's not Canola. I'll update when I find out. I would guess he uses a better oil though, based on the rest. Our cashier Caroline was lovely and helpful. This will be our go-to in Port Jefferson. read more

Was here this past weekend on a work trip and decided to stop here for lunch since it was across the street from where I was staying. I had a chicken Caesar salad that was absolutely delicious. I'm so mad I live so far from here because I would be there everyday. Also the service was great, the girl at the counter was extremely sweet read more

Delish turkey and cheeseburger. Real fries! I also love their fried chicken sandwich. But my friends love their cheeseburger and order them regularly. Kind and helpful staff. Please support this neighborhood gem. read more

Stopped in for coffee while waiting for the ferry. Coffee and food were good, unfortunately no where to sit. all the tables were occupied with one student. given it looks like the students were there for quite sometime, you would think they would be asked to sit at a table together and allow patrons to sit and enjoy their meal read more

Great cafe spot right in Port Jeff for catching up with friends, grabbing a quick bite, or setting up shop to study at all day! Love the interior with its plants and some seating available along the window and small tables, or seating outside on a nice day! I brought my boyfriend to try the coffee (as I don't drink coffee) and he felt that the iced coffee tasted burnt so he ordered the matcha latte afterwards, which he enjoyed more. I always get the crispy chicken sandwich which comes with perfectly seasoned fries on the side. You wouldn't expect such good food from a small cafe but this chicken is battered perfectly and topped with a zingy hot sauce and blue cheese. Leftover sauce was definitely used for fries! The portion size is perfect and enough to keep me full all afternoon. My boyfriend tried the bacon chicken sandwich, which also came with fries, and he also enjoyed his meal. Overall a great spot with friendly staff and short wait for food and drinks. I would highly recommend! read more

Local's Cafe - Bacon Chicken Sandwich, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Matcha Latte, Iced Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

Cute place. Mediocre toast & service. One person ahead of me. Took over 20 minutes for toast and with me asking. Matcha is ok. One of the most disturbing things was a customer changing child's diaper at the table vs taking her to the loo. Spoke with gentlemen who work at Port Jeff Ferry and they said that it is ALWAYS SLOW and they go Starbucks instead bc it is so slow at Local's and typically takes over 35 minutes to get a sandwich. Super bummed it was mediocre, bc they have a lot of lovely hippie dippie items. read more

Great Coffee shop ambiance. Food and service is good here and it's my go to spot for cappuccinos.

Has all the fundamentals to be a fantastic place - they have more than 15000 of equipment (espresso machine and and grinders) - but like other reviewers have noted, their unpaid/minimally paid summer interns can barely manage customers let alone make half way decent coffee 1) terrible service - 18 year old overworked kid who comes across as rude and unwelcoming and it's not her fault it's the owners fault 2) barely mediocre coffee - scalded milk, overextracted and bitter shot. This is the true tragedy here - with their setup they could put out beautiful third wave coffee but the staff doesn't know how to use the equipment - doesn't clean the portafilters, just grind directly, shitty tamp, pull a garbage shot, overheat some milk to the point of scalding, and hand it to the customer Like $2 diner lattes taste the same so why are you guys charging $5 for a "flat white" that's total garbage?? It would be so easy with your setup to put out AMAZING espresso drinks.. read more

Local's Cafe - Scalded milk in bitter espresso - Cafes Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

Great lattes and americanos . I loved the cappuccino!!! The girl made it perfect! It was hot, frothy and delicious! Their vegan cookie was good too. They have many varieties of teas as well. The even have Wine! Surprisingly!! I tried the Cabernet Sauvignon. It was great! Definitely, You won't be disappointed! Can't wait to try out their breakfast and lunch menu. read more

Cute gem. The food is fresh and healthy with good flavors. I walked past this place plenty of times until my friend told me about it. Thanks to him I have a new healthy option. Try it you'll love it. read more

Local's Cafe - Salmon pita - Cafes Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

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Cutest cafe with so many delicious vegan options. Coffee is great too! The girl at the counter was on point and was hustling. 10/10 would return. read more

I have been here multiple times and never had a bad experience but recently the service has been so slow. This most recent time I ordered and the system must not have printed our ticket to the kitchen. I let the staff know I have been waiting and they just said sorry it never went through it'll be out soon after I've been waiting 40 minutes already. I waited an hour total for my food to come out for it to be completely wrong. I got the Avocado egg toast which comes with a sunny side egg and home fries. Mine had the most disgusting scrambled eggs and french fries. I'm just rlly disappointed but I usually loved the food and drinks here. read more

Let me start by saying that the food here never disappoints. The coffee is great, I usually get an iced/hot latte, have zero clue what they put in their coffee but it is crack! Lol. I usually get their sweet quinoa salad with tofu. The tofu is nice and crispy and it just tastes amazing! There's free WiFi and lots of people come here to do hw or work because I see lots of computers lol. If you're looking for a local spot in PJ go to Locals haha! read more

Local's Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

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Absolutely delicious. Breakfast is quick & tasty. Portions are big & reasonably priced. Loved the ambiance inside. Such a cute coffee shop & a must try when in Port Jeff read more

Local's Cafe - Egg white frittata with homemade potatoes & baguette - Cafes Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

Excellent addition to Port Jefferson and to Long Island in general! Independent coffee shops are a must, and Local's is that place you can see yourself clamoring to a corner seat to get some work done. The service is always super friendly and accommodating. The space fills up quickly some days but there is always outdoor seating if you're feeling up to it! The coffee drinks themselves, are always pretty good! The mocha, the latte, the cappuccino, are all of better quality that certain green themed coffee chains that shall not be named....plus, if you decide to stay, latte art! As much as I love this place, I'd take a star away for the food. The food is great! But, I've been here many times to notice sometimes the quality lacks? Sometimes, some fries were cold, other times the eggs went bad, or homefries were substituted with fries without letting the customer know. A small gripe, certainly one that will improve in the future. But I still love this place! read more

Finally stopped in, I had been wanting to for a while. Loved it! The vibe is very chill, all coffee and cream colored decor. 2 seating areas 1 in front with tables and 1 small cozy nook I was lucky enough to get in the back. Service was low key but friendly. Coffee was excellent and in a nice big cup. The honey goat cheese toast caught my eye and I'm glad I tried it. Lightly toasted bread filled with creamy goat cheese drizzled with honey. Yummy! There were customers of all sorts people working on laptops, Moms with kids. The menu has a good amount of options and they also serve wine & local beer. So now as you guessed I MUST go back. We need more places like this on LI really we do. Love ya Local's!!!! read more

Local's Cafe - Cappuccino and goat cheese and honey toast - Cafes Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

Hey, first time here and five Yelp stars from the kid This place used to be called No. One Chinese food. Yeah, number one in hell. It was a greasy mess of a place, to sit down here was lethal. After it closed, the place sat idle for a while. Then, like magic the space was transformed into a coffee - cafe. Well abracadabra, I just sat and had breakfast with my son, lets review this new spot. First, alcohol! Yep, they're service beer and wine. What a refreshing choice to have at a local cafe. Second, location, location, location. Right across from Danfords. You can see the water (kinda) from your table. The interior is very cozy, nice tables & comfy chairs. Third, coffee. Mmm.. yes. They have a nice selection of various espresso drinks. For breakfast, I had a cappuccino. I saw the sandwich offering for breakfast, I was going to order the bacon-egg-chesse on a roll but the grilled ham & cheese with caramelized onions spoke to me. We sit down with my coffee and its on. Oohy Goohy cheese with thick chunks of ham slices. It was on white bread, meh but somehow it all worked into a sexy breakfast sammy. This place is vegan, bully! I love the fact that it opens early and closes late. If you're Port Jefferson and want to try something other than a chain restaurant sandwich and coffee, consider Local's cafe. read more

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