It keeps getting better ! I remembered when they first opened and I loved their matcha! I hadn't ordered from The Early Bird Cafe in a while so I decided to place a delivery order! WOW I forgot how delicious it was I ordered an Ice sugar free vanilla Matcha & an avocado toast with egg. It delicious and refreshing! I definitely missed this placed and highly recommend this incredible cafe! read more

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This is a new and hidden gem. The sleek wooden interior gives off a Brooklyn Hipster vibe. The service is quick and courteous always checking to see if everything is ok. The real is the food. The fried egg sandwich is a perfect mix of cheese, egg and ciabatta. Would definitely make a stop for breakfast or lunch. read more

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I only had the Greek coffee and it was delicious!! I can't not recommend it enough. It was strong with just the right amount of milk and smoothness. Cute spot with indoor seating options and pastries. Staff is friendly and service is efficient. read more

The Early Bird Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - East Meadow, New York

Ladies and gents, boys and girls your Saturday morning is just about to get better. I would like you to imagine/ picture a hot three fried egg sandwich on beautiful lightly toasted ciabatta with the perfect blend of cheese, that gorgeous garlic aioli kick and some beautiful arugula and tomatoes( photo). Now close your eyes as you taste this masterpiece. You are smiling and trying, trying not to scream( ecstatic) as your smile gets bigger just like your eyes...... that non stop five minute smile quickly vanishes as you realize that you just had your last bite*.....! Yes that good! Great actually. Best fried egg sandwich I have ever had. *Not to worry! Your next awesome meal here will be Sunday - as in tomorrow- the Turkey Avocado sandwich. Monday - closed but the excitement grows as Tuesday morning is just around the corner. Tuesday - you are the early bird and first one in at 8 am and get the lovely Croissant Melt. Wednesday - a little variety- you love the Tiger Brown Sugar Milk Tea. Thursday - the Kielbasa Smoked Sausage with the crazy good caramelized onions and peppers makes your day. Friday - a little cooler so you try the French Onion Soup. It is spectacular. Encore as you enjoy that second bowl. All this while nice, mellow classics play in the background in this chill cafe. It is an absolute pleasure and sheer love, love, love to see the amazing owner Jin, the stellar chef Dean, the fantastic counter personnel Ray and Roshni interact with all the customers. Jin just took a lady's Matcha drink to go to her car as she sat in the front of the store. Classy and Fun! Not just our Saturday morning, our week became extraordinary! read more

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Wonderful indie cafe in East Meadow with sleek city vibes, ultra-smooth premium coffee, reasonable pricing and a friendly owner. Stopped by on a weekday morning and got a large latte and bagel/lox to dine in. The owner (Jin) was very welcoming, so he made me feel like a valued customer right away. The latte was so smooth that I didn't need any sweetener, served up in a beautiful swirly white pottery-style cup. Bagel/lox made with chive cream cheese, arugula and guac was filling and savory, came with chips on the plate too. In addition to coffee they offer a variety of tea, fruit and matcha beverages, plus a nice array of yummy pastries and snacks. Thanks Yelper Ray N for the drop on this fab local place. See you soon Early BIrd! read more

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I've wanted to try The Early Bird Cafe for a while now. I visited twice before, and each time, it happened to be closed. However, today, I stopped by with my husband and was able to try a few of their menu items. We ordered the Mango, and Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie, which were both tasty. In addition, we had the Turkey Avocado Sandwich and Ham & Swiss on a Croissant, both really good. The staff were friendly and the environment was quite cozy. I look forward to returning; the smoothies alone would bring me back for more. This is definitely a great place to visit while you're in the area. read more

Great food and service, the best coffee, sandwiches and baked goods !! 5 stars all the way, def will come back here whenever I'm in the area

Early Bird cafe is a heavenly cafe with probably some of the best drinks I've had throughout most of New York/Long Island ! A flavorful espresso & smooth matcha. The service is super quick and even the times people have been inside everyone's taken care of quickly ! The setting is a great place to study and relax everyone I've seen respects the space and studies or reads often ! Early bird will be one of my favorite coffee spots for hopefully a long time read more

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Service was great ambience is great perfect coffee shop and coffee was very good and I believe fairly priced read more

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This is a small café with a handful of small tables next door to UPS and opposite Lidl. The parking lot for this shopping center remains under construction because they're plopping new businesses onto former parking spots, but there were several available spots on this past, late Saturday morning. You drop your hat or hoodie on available chairs, to make sure you'll have a table, then walk up to the counter in the rear to place your order. We saw two guys behind the counter: one who took our order; and the other cooking over a grill - both friendly. We both ordered omelettes: hers a white with veggies and cheese; and mine with onions and peppers. When the counter man served them to us, he switched the toast orders: hers was whole wheat and mine was sourdough whole wheat. The omelettes both came out a little too well done (brown netting effect) and there were several black spots suggesting the grill wasn't scraped well enough between orders. My wife thought hers was perfect, but my onions and peppers were mushy. I liked the sourdough whole wheat toast, but loved my large latte, which came with three shots of espresso and filled a huge cup that could easily have been used to serve soup. My photo of the latte shows my wife's iPhone 12 and her fingers to give you a sense of proportion, and my other photo shows both types of toast and an overcooked pepper protruding from my omelette. The bill was very affordable. read more

The Early Bird Cafe - Onion & Peppers Omelette with Buttered Toast - Bubble Tea Near Me - East Meadow, New York

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Great food, excellent service and great ambiance! Highly recommend coming here for a fresh strong coffee or even a boba tea! Super cute and nice and clean! read more

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What a super cute cafe. I feel like this seems like the type of place that you see in the city. It's very chill and quiet here. My loved ones go here frequently and told me to check it out the next time I'm on LI. What struck me was how the owner knows everyone by name and their past orders and even knew them well enough to wish them good luck on an upcoming business trip. This is the kind of personable relationship you get when you support a small business. I only ended up getting an iced tea since I was stopping by quickly but I'd definitely sit and hang out in the future. read more

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Can I hang with the owner and just shoot the breeze talking coffee? In a coffee desert, where everything seems to be a chain, this place stands out. The owner knows his coffee. I got a cortado and he seemed to really understand the nuances of the flavor, and why people typically order them. The place is cute, right near Eisenhower park. The coffee itself is delicious, and they seem to offer a wide variety of drinks. Well worth a visit. Go! read more

Sleek little cafe tucked in the shopping plaza with dang good coffee. Small but good selection of baked items and fresh food. Superb service as well. Support a local small business if you can. read more

Love it here! Staff members are so friendly and welcoming and the spot is nice and clean. I love all of the milk tea, fruit tea, and coffee options - and they taste GOOD. I don't taste the synthetic, overly processed powder-mixes like other spots sometimes carry. The food is good too - I especially love their corn muffins warmed up and their breakfast sandwiches on a croissant and generously stuffed with what you ask for (and come with a bag of chips!). There's a huge lot so parking is never an issue - and you can walk around the other stores with your little drink and get some steps in :) read more

Super slow. Took ten mins for them to take my order. The iced chai was terrible. More like an iced frappe. They did not say thank you or anything when they gave me my drink. Not worth the money, overpriced, or time. Lots of places to choose on Long Island avoid. read more

The coziest little coffee shop that isn't so close to where I live, but is worth the 24 min drive every single time... the iced latte is my go to-balanced, sweet, and frothy every time--and it tastes like coffee and not burnt cigarette ash which is what other places coffee tastes like. I ordered the fried egg sandwich and it was egg-cellent. The perfectly runny yolk, the cheese, the garlic aioli, and the pillowy soft ciabatta bread-it was the perfectest messiest (in the best way) bite...and yes messy can be good when talking about egg yolks. The staff is friendly and the owner (I assume?) is super accommodating. read more

My husband just ordered a latte here, nothing crazy in it and after 15 mins, his drink wasn't done. He asked about it and still wasn't given his drink for over 10 more minutes. At least 10 people ordered and were given their drinks in that time. Clearly he was forgotten with no apologies and no hustle to get him the forgotten drink...disappointed bc the coffee is good! read more

Excellent hand crafted coffee and tasty pastry. Very friendly service. A breath of fresh air in the cafe culture. read more

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Was in the area and wanted a cappuccino and found this place. If you don't pay attention it can be easily overlooked with its small cozy location. Nestled in a small shopping center with ample parking, the coffee did not disappoint. The baked goods were easily accessible behind glass covered cases. I'll definitely be returning to try something else on their menu. read more

I went to the Early Bird Cafe after looking to try something different and stumbled upon this location. I can truly say I made the right decision. Everything was amazing from the Ambiance to the staff and the freshness of everything we had. We had the Keilbasa smoked sausage and the fried egg sandwich and we got the Matcha latte and the hot cocoa with Oatmilk and everything was made to perfection. I will be coming back real soon! read more

The Early Bird Cafe - Top: Kielbasa smokes sausage sandwich Left: Matcha latte w/ Oatmilk Bottom: Fried Egg Sandwich Right: Hot Cocoa w/ Oatmilk - Bubble Tea Near Me - East Meadow, New York

The food, service, and experience was great! Lovely local atmosphere and delicious food! Can't wait to become a regular! read more

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Excellent service, ambience and food. My husband and I stopped for breakfast before going grocery shopping in the area. We enjoyed everything and will be back. We had two sandwiches, both very fresh and flavorful as well as a coffee and iced tea. The coffee was robust and delicious. The iced tea was definitely fresh tea leaves. We'll be back! Thanks! read more

Excellent experience. I enjoyed the cappuccino, which was well prepared and flavorful. The staff were friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Overall, it's a great spot to enjoy coffee and study in a comfortable atmosphere. read more

Jasmine Rose milk tea, Greek coffee and brown sugar bubble tea all absolutely delicious! Service was very friendly and helpful

In this economy, boy is there nothing better than a WELL priced cup of coffee. $4 and change for a fat cappuccino and $5 for a smoothie will do it lemme just SAY. Both were very good and I don't know what was in the air but I never go for the peanut butter flavor ever (I'm a strawberry banana girl) but this smoothie is going to make me come back for more. Starbucks and Tropical Smoothie Cafe watch your back ighttt!! read more

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So they randomly close on a Saturday, no notes, nothing. Coming from queens via uber isn't cheap, not sure if that's how you run a business and why are there people in there? Yeah, poor business management. If you're closed maybe update your hours on google and yelp so we know instead wasting our time. No sorry from he worker either, kinda hilarious read more

What can I say? It's a phenomenon. Jin, the owner always greets every single person with a friendly smile, and is just good spirited. When you meet owners like that, you want to continue helping businesses like his. Well, I've been here a thousand times. I always get the Thai iced tea, no boba, almond milk, and moderate sugar and it just hits the spot. My friend tells me about the Thai milkshakes and I keep forgetting to get it bahaha Jin made me a hot caramel macchiato the last time I went and a side order of raspberry pastry, so freaking good!! Early Bird Cafe has a minimalistic vibe. Issa vibe :) Definitely check this cafe out. read more

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Came back here for another matcha latte because it's hard to find good ones in Long Island. As always, the matcha was super good. Last time I came I couldn't adjust the sweetness but this time the owner asked how much I would like it to be sweetened, a little or regular, I got a little. From the initial sip I can tell the matcha they use is really high quality as it is smooth and very fragrant. This place has cute vibes and offers a few pastries like cookies and brownies. Would be a cute place to study or do work. Like the other reviews, the owner is very kind and friendly, would be back again when I'm in the area. read more

i come every saturday at 8:30am from jersey, and done it for 2 months yet they are randomly closed today? but people are in there? like what jin? at least tell me last week or update your hours on google and yelp. food wasnt good anyways, dirty, rude workers, avoid, way better cafe around here for sure. read more

The Early Bird Cafe - Bubble Tea Near Me - East Meadow, New York

The Early Bird Cafe completely exceeded my expectations. The coffee was exceptional, truly one of the best I've had anywhere. I also ordered a caramel latte and an almond butter croissant, and both were absolutely outstanding. The latte was smooth, perfectly balanced, and full of flavor, while the croissant was flaky, buttery, and filled with just the right amount of almond richness. As a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur who hops from café to café like it's my side hustle, I can confidently say this place gets it right. My friend hyped it up before bringing me, and for once, the hype was real. Early Bird Cafe, you've officially converted me, I'll be back for my next caffeine fix and existential croissant moment. read more

I went here with my partner for breakfast. There was a long line, but the cashier was so kind and communicated with all of us that he would be with us when he could. I had the green tea Matcha and he had the tiger brown sugar milk tea. Both were pretty sweet, but not over the top, his brown sugar was my favorite. I had the everything big with cream cheese and the works, which included avocado, tomato, red onion, and arugula. Five out of five stars, I wish the bagel was more toasted, but I didn't specify. The service was a little slow, but it was only one person at the counter and he was fast and efficient. I would definitely return. read more

First and last time coming here. I stopped in for an iced coffee, but I was already a little hesitant after walking in. If you look behind the counter, it's disorganized where they're making drinks. The place tries to give off this upscale, boutique coffee shop vibe, yet they're serving boxed muffins from a store. I told myself not to be judgmental most people probably don't mind that but what happened next was unacceptable. The person making my drink had visibly filthy, unwashed hands. I was disgusted that they even handed me my beverage. And don't tell me they don't touch the coffee they scooped the ice, put on the lid, and even inserted the straw. I didn't ask for a refund; I just left the drink and walked out. Absolutely unsanitary and disappointing. This is a small little fun place and that's why I wanted to like it so much and of course, to support small business read more

Cute little cafe with coffee, espresso, and boba! Clean, quaint, friendly service. 4 tables and bar seating along the window side. They also have sweet but they don't seem to be made in house. I got the Oreo latte with oat milk! It had a chocolate drizzle lining around the cup, and great oreo flavor. Can't wait to go back and try more! read more

When visiting out friends in LI, they were raving about The Early Bird Cafe. After we ate, the guys took a took a ride to get some refreshments. They really enjoy the creme brulee boba tea, which we got as well, and I tried the passionfruit green tea with lychee jelly. The creme brulee boba tea was good, but had a weird taste for me - perhaps it was the earl grey tea base? My husband thought it was good too, though very sweet. My passionfruit green tea was super yummy (we asked for mine to be extra sweet and he obliged :) ) yum yum! The lychee jelly was also really good. The owner is really nice and the place is clean. I'd come back here again when we visit. read more

I was in the area and had some time to kill. It was a chilly night and I was in the mood for something nice and hot, but not too filling. Coffee it was! Yelp brought me here. When I walked in there was one customer sitting and doing some work (and also had her shoes off...yuck!). It took a few seconds for the worker to appear from the back. He was welcoming and friendly. I don't typically do flavor coffee/lattes. It's definitely a treat when I do! I decided on a Carmel latte with almond milk. It was delicious and had a nice design on top. It wasn't too sweet or overwhelming. I would return again. read more

The Early Bird Cafe - Caramel latte - Bubble Tea Near Me - East Meadow, New York

i never write yelp reviews but for this i just had to! my iced mocha latte was honestly out of this world. it was creamy rich chocolatey, perfect. i am definitely going to be frequently returning for this drink! My boyfriend got the iced caramel latte and it was equally as delicious. the prices are very reasonable and service was quick. definitely recommend a million times!!! read more

The Early Bird Cafe - iced mocha latte large iced caramel latte large - Bubble Tea Near Me - East Meadow, New York

Super cozy cafe, affordable prices for drinks! Would definitely recommend stopping by!

My boyfriend and I love supporting businesses that have genuinely kind people working them and this is definitely one of them. I'm grateful have a cute cafe with very chill vibes to go to when we're craving coffee or a sweet treat. Sometimes there is a bit of a wait but I don't really mind it at all. read more

I've had a lot of coffee in NYC, hundreds of cafes, and yet nothing compares to Early Bird. The mocha latte is hands down my favorite, and no matter how many other places I try, I always end up back here. Everything is just so good: the drinks, the pastries, the sandwiches, and you can really feel the love and care Jin (the sweetest owner) puts into it all. I've told so many friends about this place, and every single one comes back saying it's their new favorite too. Early Bird is a total hidden gem, and I truly hope it keeps growing. It deserves all the love. read more

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