These destinations are all over the Atlantic Bridge - this is still a toll bridge that only accepts cash, now $3 each way.
These places are far enough out of the 5T that its not like your walking on Central but still not too far of a drive.
PSA: These can still be popular places in the summer
Soft serve ice cream shop directly on the Long Beach board boardwalk right outside the Allegria hotel. It's not Cholov Yisroel.
Hours:
Friday-Sat: 11AM-11PM
Sunday-Thursday: 11AM-10PM
Contact:
Address: 258 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach, NY 11561
Online:
Wednesdays - BOGO every week.
Hashgacha: South Shore Vaad (SSVK)
Hours: 12PM - 9PM
Indoor seating available. There is an upstairs section, call to see when it closes since it generally closes earlier than the downstairs. You can always take your drinks to go to the boardwalk.
Hours: Closes at 9PM
Contact:
Address: 101 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY 11561
Phone: (516) 670-9182
I0 minute drive to the Long Beach Boardwalk. There are a nice amount of indoor tables
Hechsher: South Shore Vaad (SSVK)
Contact:
Address: 1070 West Beech St, Long Beach NY
Phone: (516) 431-1393
Hours: Open 24H
Gelato and coffee. Kosher certified + Cholov Yisroel. Right after you go over the bridge to Atlantic Beach, right by the curve. Check instagram stories for daily hours.
Winter Hours:
Sunday: 12-10PM
Monday-Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday-Thursday: 3-10PM
Friday: 1:30-6PM
Motzei: 8-11PM
Hechsher:
South Shore Vaad (SSVK)
Address: 2041 Park St, Atlantic Beach, NY 11509
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gelato_by_maya/
These destinations are also just right out of the 5T but not too far of a drive.
Super cool Coffee shop. Has a bunch of leather couches and arm chairs. Around 5-10 minutes from the 5T.
Free Wifi Password:
GC_COFFEE
Kosher items
Drinks that are kosher (similar to Starbucks)
Hot coffee
Iced coffee
Matcha
Chai
Hot chocolate
The syrups for the ice coffee are kosher
The chai and matcha powders are kosher certified > can be made with water, milk or milk replacement
The milk replacement are kosher certified (but ask to confirm)
All containers used to heat milk are rinsed between uses (similar to Starbucks)
They have a whole line of packaged kosher cookies
Hours:
Sunday: 7:30AM-5PM
Monday-Thursday: 7:30AM-7PM
Contact:
Address: 659 Sunrise Hwy, Lynbrook, NY 11563
Phone: +15167583455
Online:
Website: https://www.groundcentral.nyc/gc5
Açaí bowls and smoothies.
**This is a franchise - other NY locations might not have a hechsher
Hechsher: Kosher certified by - Rabbi Asher Schechter
Distance from:
5T - 20 minutes
Axe Kicking Entertainment- 15 minutes
Dave & Busters Westbury - 20 minutes
Contact:
Phone: 516-727-4313
Address: 704 Dogwood Ave, Franklin Square, NY
Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 7am-8pm
Sundays: 8am-8pm.
These are in the heart of the 5T.
For 5T girls - please don't take them here. It's their backyard. Maybe consider these "to go" ideas.
For everyone else - sure no problem.
*Update as of July 17th 2023 - This location is now opened until 10PM with their full menu and new dinner entree's + appetizers.
Patisserie that serves Pastries as well as some real food like salads, sandwiches, soups etc. Coffee menu. All their locations have nice vibes, this location has a decent amount of tables.
Located 2 doors over from Dunkin Donuts
It’s a busy intersection so consider coming up Burnside Ave to make a right into the lot since you might have to wait to make a left across the lanes
There’s parking on the side but not a crazy amount
Think of the restaurants your just going to for “dessert” or the coffee shop alternative to Starbucks.
Uses:
Consider picking up a croissant for your date before you pick her up
Pick up for a picnic
Champion the breakfast dates - especially if neither of you are from the area
Hours:
Sunday-Thursday: 8AM-10PM
Friday: 8AM-2PM
Contact:
Address: 295 Burnside Ave Lawrence NY
Phone: 516-980-0880
Instagram: https://instagram.co m/patis_bakery?utm_medium=copy_link
This is the only location - Long Beach location closed. Prepackaged salads available
Hours:
Sunday-Thursday: 10:00AM - 9PM
Motzei: closes 11PM
Contact:
Address: 349 Central Ave, Lawrence NY
Phone: 516-758-7080
Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ah_sah_ee/?hl=en
Website: https://ahsaheecafe.com/
Secret spot in the 5T. They have a rotating selection of flavors and they make blended "hewlies" with yogurt and other toppings. They also have some prepackaged snacks.
They are not Cholov Yisroel. If you are, not really a place for you.
They have BOGO every Tuesday and Saturday night, those nights have a long line.
Hours:
Sunday-Friday: 10AM-10PM
Motzei: Closes 11:30PM
Contact:
Phone: (516)-295-0630
They do date / breakfast boxes, good option for park type date – call for this. If you go Motzei, be aware that is it both a hotspot on Central Ave, and not a ton of seating.
Hours:
Sunday-Thursday: 7:40AM - 8PM
Motzei: 1 Hour after Shabbos until Midnight
Contact:
Address: 556 Central Ave. Cedarhurst NY
Phone: (516) 792-2462
Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafechocolatny/
Acai bowls and smoothies. New location in addition to Franklin Square location. They are on UberEats, Grubhub, and Doordash.
Hashgacha: R’ Asher Schechter
Hours: 7AM-8PM
Contact:
Address: 1309 Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557
Phone: (516) 620-0066
Online:
**This is not a sit down type place - more of a to go option as it is located inside Kiss and Makeup
Hechsher: Vaad of the 5T
Contact:
Address: 500 Central Ave Cedarhurst NY 11516
Phone: (516) 724-0277
Hours:
Sunday: 9:30AM-5PM
Monday-Thursday: 9AM-5PM
Friday: 9AM-3PM