Beehive Espresso Bar opens in Huntington

Remember that sunny, oversize space on the corner of Prime and New York avenues just off Heckscher Park in Huntington that used to house a dry cleaner? It has joined the cast of Long Island’s fall coffee shop openings as Beehive Espresso Bar.

With an expansive sitting area, bright orange walls, a bumblebee motif and premium java drinks made from roasted Georgio’s Coffee beans out of Farmingdale, Beehive Espresso Bar serves both classic espresso drinks from cortados to cappuccinos to lattes, as well as Turkish coffee, the strong unfiltered cousin of espresso.

Drinks include espressos ($3.80), macchiatos ($4.50), Americanos ($3.80), cappuccinos ($4.90) and mochas, as well as drip coffee ($3.80), cold brew and Turkish coffee ($4.50). A plethora of syrups for flavoring, from butter pecan to gingerbread to praline to peppermint are on offer. Non-coffee drinkers will appreciate the hot chocolate ($4.90) made with rich Ghirardelli chocolate; the vibrant green matcha latte ($5.60) is another winner. 

If you’re craving carbs with your coffee, fresh-baked muffins and pastries include flaky, plain croissants ($3.60), sweet almond croissants ($4.20) and banana walnut muffins ($3.80). Grab-and-go selections, from chips to focaccia sandwiches ($12.80) stuffed with grilled chicken, pesto, mozzarella and roasted red peppers, await hungrier patrons. For dessert, a gelato counter tempts those with a penchant for sweets in flavors like cotton candy, salted caramel and strawberry. A small gelato serving runs $5.50.

Spacious and welcoming, this is a coffee shop where you can linger. There are multiple seating nooks, free Wi-Fi, and even a section with toys for kids. Stay tuned for the opening of Beehive’s artisan market, which is being built out in the back part of the space, and will host local craftspeople selling their goods.

Beehive Espresso Bar, 176 New York Ave., Huntington, 631-546-8070, beehiveespressobar.com; Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.