This place had a great atmosphere. I was pretty impressed with the business model. I liked that I…read morewould be able to work remotely while the kids were at play. I'd be able to calmly focus on work knowing my kids were safely in front of me. Additionally, this great concept wouldn't be complete if there wasn't a fabulous cafe inside. I did try a few drinks and found most of them a bit on the sweet side for my taste, but the UBE latte totally met my needs. Smooth, flavorful, and not super sweet. I would go back just for that. I also felt the pricing was quite fair. Id probably opt to come her over Starbucks.

Yummy food! Very friendly service and super cute ambiance for anyone with a 3 year old and older…read more The play section is fairly big but sectioned off from the tables.

I went with a small group to see a late night production of Hedwig on Saturday night at CAP. I…read morelearned of this venue on the internet and honestly didn't know what to expect. Although the venue was a bit rundown and unpolished, and it took a while to figure out where the show was and what's what, we had a blast! The people were friendly, the theater very intimate, and the talent top tier!

Extremely professional group, which helped me feel right at home as a new comer to the group ! As…read morewell as a surplus of EXTREMELY TALENTED people !

This review is for the TOBAY Summer Recreation Program, that runs at the local parks. It is a 6…read moreweek program that cannot be beat. 4-12 year olds have amazing time, with age appropriate activities. Diane Ramos, who runs the program with her team of counselors is amazing! They provide consistent and timely feedback and communication. Our experience has been at the Syosset / Woodbury park with the 5 year old and 9 year old groups. Danielle and Will are the Sr team that manages this site, and it is amazing. It starts in July and end mid-August (6 weeks), from 9:15 - 3:00, broken up into an AM and PM session. Adults need to pick them up between sessions for a break /lunch on most days, when there is not an activity. Cost for one child is 275 and 100 for each extra sibling for the entire 6 weeks. There are activities each day, that cost more, but they are not required - e.g. Pizza Day, Bagel Day, Trips to bowling, amusement park, zoo, etc.. My kids are having an amazing summer - it is just the right balance for everyone! We love it!!! TOBAY is amazing to offer such a wonderful program - for something like 50 years!!!!

NSPAC is a fabulous dance studio with a very involved and caring owner and with lovely and fun…read moredance teachers. My daughters are lucky to have a great local dance studio!!

NSPAC has something for everyone! Fun, but challenging, classes for both recreational and…read morecompetition level dancers are taught by professional, current, and caring teachers. NSPAC proves that "dance friends really are the best friends" and we will be coming back for our 10th year next fall. Highly recommended for all types of dance.

We had such a fun night at AMF Lanes in Syosset celebrating our seven-year anniversary event for…read morework! The whole vibe of the place was energetic and perfect for a big group outing. From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly accommodating, making sure our lanes were set up, food came out on time, and everyone was taken care of. The food was surprisingly good for a bowling alley hot, fresh, and perfect for snacking between games. You could tell the team there knew how to handle big crowds and keep things running smoothly. The bartenders absolutely killed it last night they were nonstop busy, but still smiling the whole time. I'll admit, we probably drove them a little crazy with how many rounds of shots we ordered, but they handled it like pros. They were total sweethearts, keeping the drinks flowing and the energy high even as we got a little tipsy and loud. It really added to the party atmosphere and made the night even more memorable. Between the drinks, laughs, and friendly competition on the lanes, it couldn't have been a better way to celebrate our milestone. Everyone had a blast bowling and cheering each other on. The staff made us feel welcomed from start to finish, and I can honestly say I'd love to come back here again whether it's for another company event or just a fun weekend night out with friends. AMF Lanes Syosset definitely knows how to deliver a great time!

Their website says you can't make a reservation before 4pm but that if you come in, you can get in…read morea line to play. We arrived at 2:30 and were told 1 hour. 1 hour comes and goes and I'm told that now multiple reservations have been placed in front of me from online. I see that 4 lanes are sitting empty and I ask if we could just bowl for 30-40 minutes because now my kids are melting down. They say we can't because they need to stay empty for the 4pm reservations. They need to come up with a better system.

My sister has been taking lessons at School of Rock for the past three months, and I could not be…read moremore thankful for what they have provided her. More than anything else, she has fun - she always comes home with a smile ready to tell us who she saw and what she worked on. It's one of her favorite places to go. When the COVID-19 pandemic started becoming more real, they pivoted to remote lessons with ease - the continuity of lessons was important, and it gave her something to look forward to every week. They did an incredible job pivoting in and out of remote. Thank you School of Rock!

From the owner: School of Rock Syosset/Oyster Bay provides both in-person and online music lessons for students of…read moreall ages. Our programs, camps and workshops for toddlers, kids, teens and adults make learning to play music fun and create great communities of musicians. School of Rock is the leader in performance-based music education. We combine one-on-one drum, bass, keyboard, vocal, and guitar lessons with group practices. Students learn to play music from day one and put on live performances at local venues. Our experienced instructors are local musicians themselves who combine the performance-based School of Rock Method and programs with individual music lessons to get results for your student.

I held off writing about my experience at GEM for years as I had to process the trauma of the…read moresevere emotional abuse I endured, specifically pertaining to the owner of this establishment Grace Ham. I am now an adult and sharing my story. I first enrolled at GEM academy in the summer of 2016 as my older brother was already attending. When the school year started, I continued attending GEM which was when the severe emotional neglect and abuse started to happen. She loved comparing and pitting students against each other. I overheard her one time even telling another student who was in the same class as my brother his personal grades and giving advice "that he needs to beat him" as he was spending more money with her. At the time, there was a fairly good-looking high schooler. She would constantly discuss with her mother how insanely attractive he was in detail, crossing the line of blatant hebephilia. I struggled with understanding the material at school and studying. Rather than being patient and trying to help me learn (which is what you pay thousands of dollars for), Grace would frequently call me stupid, dumb, and all of the words you could possibly imagine. She would refuse to put me with teachers or even tell them not to bother with me as she would say "I would rather work with students who actually have a chance at succeeding". There were times when I would hysterically cry alone in the bathroom for hours but she would yell at me telling me to shut up and advising everyone to not talk to me. This would eventually drive me to the point of cutting myself and contemplating suicide at the age of 12. When I eventually left and asked for some advice, she said "it's not my problem anymore". Calling her an educator is an insult to the term itself. She's an abuser who quite frankly should have all and any educational and business licenses revoked. No matter how rowdy or rude a student, a literal child, is, abuse can never be justified. I am aware GEM has helped many students in improving their grades with positive experiences. However, that does not diminish my abuse and the horrific actions of Grace Ham as a business owner, boss, teacher, and overall person. To all the guardians, If your child currently attends here, I would advise you to discuss and reevaluate together. If there are any other students who have or are currently experiencing a similar situation, you are not alone. I promise there are far better resources out there. Please do not give or continue to spend a single penny on this establishment. Good grades cannot come at the expense of negligence and abuse.

Masters martial arts is great! After a lot of research and trials at other dojos, Masters turned…read moreout to be a perfect fit for us. My 8 yr. old son has been a member for close to a year now. From the time he was a toddler he struggled with extreme shyness and social anxiety. These classes have helped him dramatically overcome most of these issues. It is also heart warming to see him smiling and enjoying himself in class. He is a talented young piano player that is now able to perform at recitals, something that we never thought would be possible. We were so impressed by this school that my husband and I decided to join the adult classes. I have become stronger, leaner and healthier! (My pre-baby jeans fit again!). Master Mike is a great teacher, he is firm but kind and makes classes fun and engaging for all levels! Stacey D.

I've been taking adult classes with Master Lee for almost one year now. I started as an absolute…read morebeginner. I started by looking for a place to have a place for work out and hang out to just have fun, now I'm in love with this place. Master Lee teaches every class in person and monitors every student's progress. The black belt students in class are very helpful and encouraging! This is a great place for learning new skill, making connections with wonderful people and self-improvement.

excellent. both my kids have been attending since they were five. they are now 17 and 14. Sensi…read moreKaren tries to make sure she progresses every child within their capabilities.

Before we moved to the area my son was taking martial arts in Queens to aid with his muscular…read moredevelopment. One side of his body was lagging and we wanted to address it. Martial arts was a perfect fit and was helping him. When we moved to Syosset, we knew we wanted him to continue with martial arts so we spent some time trying to find a school that would be a good fit. He was three at the time so a lot of schools were hesitant to take him. Then we met Sensei Karen at Zanshin Self Defense. From the first sample class we knew her and her school would be perfect for our son. The classes are well structured and no one in the class is left behind. Each class flows from physical fitness to running, skills, and finally ending with some kind of fun game that the kids love. The best part is my son's muscular development is markedly improved and he is now doing drills with ease that used to give him troubles. Sensei Karen is great at empowering the kids and making them proud when they earn a "stripe" or their next colored belt. My son was so proud when he made yellow belt that I couldn't wipe the smile off of his face. Truly a joy to behold. Highly recommended and the first class is free. Give Sensei Karen a try, you won't be disappointed.

We had the pleasure of having our son's birthday party at this venue yesterday. The check-in…read moreprocess was a bit flawed, but nonetheless, the customer service was great. We shared our feedback with the event manager, and she took it with grace and understanding which really stood out to us. It shows they take feedback, good or bad, in order to make the experience better, which we highly appreciated. Our party coordinators, Dylan, Daniel, and Imani were amazing! We were in complete awe with how they handled the kids -- and we had a lot (32 kids to be exact)! They were patient, kind, and were always ready and willing to answer any questions we had. They truly made our experience one to remember. I know working with huge groups of children can be tough at times, but their professionalism throughout the whole event was amazing. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone and am looking forward to returning with my kids for open play.

We had such an amazing time for Lucas's bday ! Viraj was a great bartender to us parents!read more