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."

First visit to NY Caffeine and I was impressed! Great coffee, excellent service, and a cute, cozy…read moreambiance. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the staff made me feel welcome. Looking forward to coming back and trying more from the menu!

I had a big order of over $50 to sample a variety of things which were ok, but what really pissed…read moreme off was the cashier owed me like .75¢ in change, but just decided to just keep it as a tip! I literally stood there waiting for my change for several minutes as no other customers were in the store & they just walked away & never came back. I was going to call them out on it, but figured if they needed it that badly to steal it from me they can have it. I would have tipped them a couple of bucks anyway after they handed my order over, but since they pulled this stunt I chose to not give them anything more. They definitely lost a customer for life. I'm never returning as the place was nothing special. What completely ridiculous & unprofessional behavior.

I have been driving by Vida Coffee Shop for the longest, yearning to stop in, not realizing Vida…read moreCoffee Shop is a treasure trove that is conveniently located in Franklin Square on Hempstead Turnpike at Monroe Ave on the North side of the street. So it finally happened!! I took the opportunity to stop in because I missed breakfast and wanted something small. Vida Coffee Shop advertises parking in the rear which is so relaxing because parking is hectic in this area. You can enter Vida Coffee Shop from the rear. That's a life saver for snowie days like today. Walking in I see, ambient lighting which sets a comfortable yet homely tone with a picturesque view of the Turnpike framed the dining area, clearly the result of thoughtful design. As I look around, I'm met with a chorus of enthusiastic greetings--'Hello,' 'Good morning,' 'Welcome.'" I instantly appreciated the hospitality and matched it in kind. The young lady that help me, Ms. Carina gave me the abridged version of the menu. I ordered a ham and cheddar cheese croissant, a sesame seed bagel w/ cream cheese and a 16 oz vanilla flavored coffee. While the food was being prepared I learned that Vida Coffee Shop is family owned and operated, 1 coffee shop, 1 year in business, and a Long Island Choice Award. Congratulations!! I've had ham and cheese croissants with Swiss cheese before but this was way different. The ham and cheese croissant had cheddar cheese, very delicious with a hint of cheddar, not drowning the ham flavor and flattened by a Panini press. The bagel was very fresh, and the coffee was nicely tempered. No scorching of the tongue! One piece of advice: with this extreme cold, dine in. Your food stays hot, and the weather won't steal the heat in seconds. Good-bye Star .... hello Vida Coffee Shop. I will return! I'm very happy too.... Inspire more, Yelp more!

Love stopping in here if I'm passing by, the staff is always so nice and the store is always…read moredecorated so cute. I always like to try a different flavor iced latte when I go, saw the choco banana as a seasonal flavor on the wall and had to try that. Not only did it look good but it tasted very good as well. I noticed after the fact that they have a banana brownie which I'm sure would have paired up great with the iced latte. I'll have to stop in again soon to try them together!

My first time coming to this location I like it better than Rockville Centre…read more Very friendly staff nice atmosphere. I order avocado toast on sour dough bread no onions, capers or jalapeño peppers and a small black ice coffee with liquid sugar. There prices are reasonable great service food and beverage taste great. At one point it did start to get crowded but the line moved quick not a long wait for your order to be prepared. Nice seating inside and outside.

It's a small shop just like their Rockville Centre location. They have also recently gone away from…read moretheir cash only payments & have a system to tap your card to pay. Staff was friendly. I'm not sure if it's only this location or if it's at both, but they have their regular flavor list along with a custom flavor list so I chose the toasted marshmallow mocha to go with my iced latte & enjoyed it. It's very small from the outside, I must have passed this store hundreds of times without realizing it's right there.

The food at this location is delicious, and the staff is very friendly. The restaurant is nicely…read moredesigned and very clean. You should know that it's not a place where they cook your food to order- all of the stews and veggies are cooked and waiting in big stew pots when you arrive. This makes it a good quick stop but also means that things can get a little overcooked...our ratatouille was pretty mushy, though flavorful! It was great to know that everything was vegan, which meant that we could choose anything on the menu without worry. I hope this location stays open. It was very quiet in the shopping center on the Sunday night when we were there, in spite of the concert next door at the arena.

Le Botaniste is an upscale fast casual restaurant in Belmont Village. They offer healthy options…read moreand pressed juices which are good but pricey. I was disappointed to hear they don't press their juices to order.

Perfect! Gets better and better every day! Drinks are incredible, food is wonderful and staff is…read moreout of this world!

Was craving their iced mocha so I stopped in around lunchtime, lots of people sitting at the…read moretables. Was helped almost immediately, the drink was just as good as I remembered. Saw a chocolate mousse slice that I'll have to go back to try because it looked good.

Was there this morning had a decaf vanilla ice coffee and a mini croissant - coffee was delicious…read moreand croissant so fresh! Definitely going back. Cozy and clean!

My favorite cafe in the area. My go to is always Nutella latte with banana. Coffee always comes out…read moregreat.

Strawberry cake was delicious! Very light and not too sweet. I didn't like the macaron because it…read morewas too hard in texture. The place is big enough to enjoy a quick bite. I love how they offer specials. The staff was very friendly. I would order the strawberry cake again !

We tried this place for the first time today for my mom's birthday and it was absolutely wonderful!…read moreI ordered the blueberry cake for her, and then sat for a bit with my son to enjoy a cup of coffee and try a few other things. The place was so clean and had a great atmosphere, and the staff were incredibly kind. Everything was delicious, and it was honestly one of the best coffees I have ever had. I was highly impressed, and I am not a person who is easily impressed! My son, who usually doesn't even like cake, had a big piece of the blueberry cake and ate the whole thing. It was so light, airy, and not too sweet. It was just perfectly made. I give it a 10 out of 10 and highly, highly recommend this beautiful spot!