The Roast

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“But I think Cork and Kerry is a fresh addition to Tulip Ave, which practically has two Irish pubs on every block.”

“Such a great spot on Tulip Ave. Can't wait to try the speakeasy in the back very soon.”

“It is also a major plus that Doug the bartender is a big Rangers fan.”

The Roast

Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes

Price range.

$$ Price range $11-30

6 reviews

  1. This is great new spot in Floral Park on tulip avenue. It is very inviting and has a great concept behind it. The first time I was at this establishment I was very hesitant but after the "secret" door opened, you are immediately brought back into the roaring 1920's. The bar is very quaint but it also feels like you are in the middle of Soho. They make excellent drinks here and the bartenders are very friendly to their customers. I have yet to have any of their food but my friends raved about it. I would highly recommend this bar to anyone around!

  2. I am so surprised by this place because I expected it to be similar/better than the Cork and Kerry in RVC since this one is the OG location. Nope.
    I apologize in advanced for sounding like a snob but it truly is not as "prohibition styled" as many others have described. Location wise, yes it is very secret, you enter a small bakery and it's through the door that leads to the back. But that's where the speakeasy appeal completely ends.
    The atmosphere, service, crowd, everything does not give you the feeling of being in the type of bar that they're aiming for. And for that reason I would give it 2.5 stars.

    ATMOSPHERE:
    The bar itself is long and nicely decorated. It almost has the theme of an old school library with bottles lined up nicely with a ladder to retrieve what's placed at the very top. I also spotted a copy of Please Don't Tell's cocktail book. But overall the place is very loud. You can faintly hear background music so it's basically just all noise/chatter. Even the lighting lol, it was unusually bright in there, even for a bar. Am I being trivial now? Okay I'll stop.

    DRINKS:
    The drinks were good.
    You can pick from a menu of many different cocktails or make your own. I asked the bartender for something with gin and cucumber yet what I received was gin and lemon. I enjoyed it nonetheless but ya know it wasn't what I asked for. Gin and cucumber is fairly common, no?

    FOOD:
    Now the food… I've said this about Cork and Kerry RVC and it holds true here as well, DON'T GET THE FOOD. The tomato mozzarella salad was good but the texture was so weird and different. The bacon avocado quesadilla was tragic. No actual bacon, just bacon mush mixed lightly with some avocado. And drizzled on top was a generous amount of some kind of creamy sauce. The flavors did not blend well together at all, it was very overwhelming and mushy and strange.
    I really enjoy the truffle hummus and whole wheat pita bread. It was simple and exactly what you'd expect. Thankfully, they did not ruin it by trying/failing to do something creative. The portion was fairly big, thus good for sharing and presented so nicely.
    I think the menu overall just needs a lot of work. The portions and level of sophistication in the presentation is not consistent AT ALL. The hummus appetizer looked like something you'd get at a speakeasy/gastropub, the quesadilla looked like it was from a dive bar in a college town, and the tomato mozzarella salad…maybe somewhere in between.

    SERVICE:
    Was A-OK. Our bartender was nice but it was obvious that they were somewhat inexperienced so mixing the drinks offered on the menu took a bit longer than usual.

    I wouldn't complain if I found myself here again for a drink. But I also don't really consider this a "speakeasy"
    I would return to/recommend Cork and Kerry RVC over this location.

  3. I call this my Trump card whenever I want an escape from the usual crowded Long Island bars around Jericho Turnpike…  This gem was founded recently by one of my friends.  Now I usually go there if I want a low-key night with a couple of drinks… I have to say they have a much more mature crowd which results in a better atmosphere.  I like the whole old-school bar atmosphere they got… In addition, the place is hidden away and stashed away by a Bagel/Coffee shop which is fantastic… Keeps the ambience and the aura up… I mean my opinion, I hope the spot doesn't get too crowded for my own selfish needs.  But damn highly recommend this unique spot.

  4. A speakeasy.. in Floral Park? You heard me right.

    Enter through the bakery (which I understand does serve food and coffee in the daytime) during the evening and you're led to a dimly lit lounge area. The old-fashioned bar and stool setup help to give this place a prohibition era feel. Their black leather couches are quite comfortable, as well. They carry a respectable selection of craft beers and whiskey, and their cocktails are also quite good. I ordered a quesadilla, too, which was more thin and delectable rather than meaty – so it wasn't very filling. But I think Cork and Kerry is a fresh addition to Tulip Ave, which practically has two Irish pubs on every block. And I think a little change is good for a neighborhood like this.

  5. I did NOT want this bar to steal my heart for humpday drinks, but sometimes the bar chooses the lush. I would never have guessed that the 11001 would have a Barbara Lynch-esque 'Drink' bar on the Tulip drag. Plain and simple, if you want an experience in FP that doesn't involve counting the gin blossoms on some old man's nose in between Coors Light and Jager, come to Cork and Kerry. (P.S. I grew up here, OK? I can say all of this cuz I lived it… Kthxbaii.)

    Let's talk drinks. I don't remember the exact names, but the first drink I had was probably called a "45 Rose," (a.k.a. PINK Drank)  tequila-based with a bunch of other fun stuff. The next drink was a clustercuddle of liquors. Gin based, with Cocchi Americano, Grand Marnier, Acidified Orange Juice, some wine and an Absinthe spritz, this is THE drink to get. Beers are standard FP prices, $6 for a Hoegaarden and that's one of the cheaper ones.

    Finally, let's talk staff, Doug is a craft cocktail ninja. He makes those drinks reeeeealll good. Yes, I know this place is a little more spendy than your average FP bar. Come on though, it's totally worth it, especially since Dale DeGroff (a.k.a. King of Cocktails) was in tonight to give this place his heartfelt blessing. Ohh and I got a non-alcoholic coffee to go, so delicious. Tell two friends 'bout this place. You won't regret.

  6. This review is for "the roast" only.  My review for "Cork and Kerry "will come at a later time.
    Move over Starbucks because there's a new kid in town. The roast serves up some delicious coffee made by the locally sourced Stonestreet coffee company.
    Upon entering you are greeted with the sultry scent of the morning lifeblood itself, coffee.
    While it is quite cozy on the inside, The selection is quite remarkable. With six different coffees to choose from plus espresso and cappuccino, my favorite is the Brooklyn blend it is a combination of light and dark roast. The palate is mild with a very good flavor, not bitter at all. There is also a decent selection of bagels that are brought in fresh every day from A&S bagels. They also have A nice selection of homemade muffins, cake pops and snickers.
    This is definitely my new morning wake up station!

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