Outdoor seating
Yes
Druthers Coffee in Stony Brook
Categories
Location on the map
Stony Brook, Suffolk County, New York, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great coffee
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Comments (142)
The burnt caramel latte was delicious in iced as well as hot options! The interior of the shop is also very asthetically pleasing and extremely clean. The employees were also very helpful and informative with their menu items. Definitely worth the stop!
Since being tipped off to Druthers, my wife and I dine in or take out several weekends a month. The signature Druthers egg sandwich is a must try.Very clean, extremely friendly and attentive owners and staff.
Love this place! Coffee is always fresh and the staff always friendly and on the ball. Great gluten free brownie too!
I drive 25min from home just to come to Druthers! The coffee is outstanding as is the shop itself and employees. Glad there’s finally a local coffee shop I can go to!
Amazing coffee! Just perfect! Great staff. Highly recommended. You will love everything, graunteed!
The coffee here is absolutely delicious! Staff is so nice to us, my boyfriend and I come here all the time! The tea lattes are great, and the flavored lattes aren’t too sweet at all! Love this place
An amazing place, way better than any other coffee shop I been too. Prices are fair. People are great.
Ive been here probably 20 times and not once have I had a less-than- incredible experience. Their espresso, pour-overs, and specialty drinks are always top notch, and their baristas are always friendly and informative for any coffee enthusiast. Highly recommend visiting this coffee shop! Druthers Coffee...please open up a second location in Smithtown so I dont need to commute 15 minutes to visit :).
Huge coffeeshop! Staff is friendly and their espresso drinks taste really good! Glad I came across this place, definitely stop by here!
Love this place. Total Williamsburg vibe going on. Great coffee (they use counter culture). The burnt caramel latte is amazing but so is the maple latte too. Understated in both cases and not overly sweet. Perfection 👌🏻
Absolutely livid at the size of my latte for $5+ tax & tip totaling $7 for three sips. It is completely unacceptable to sell portions this small, 12oz is standard and I had no reason to believe I was getting a baby sippy cup until it was too late. Photos for size reference. Do yourselves a favor and just go to the Dunkin next door. At least you’ll get what you pay for. Super disappointed they are taking advantage of students with these prices and sizes.**REGARDLESS of the name of the beverage, latte or another warm drink, I shared correctly how much the cost was and how you expect to receive a 12oz cup at any coffee shop for that price. It was not advertised anywhere that their ~special~ not considered latte drinks come in 8oz for $5 and you are meant to spend $7+ to receive a normal size... This is purely a buyer beware so that others do not walk away with a similar disappointment. Clearly from the lack of apology or offer to make this right, I cant say I will be coming back to spend more money to receive what I should have received the first time.
Great coffee cafe, warm atmosphere and staff. Many healthy options for food and delicious scones and the olive muffin is a must!
By far the best coffeeshop in the area. Great people, great coffee, chill atmosphere.
Vegan cookies! So amazing I ate every crumb! Macadamia milk and store made Madagascar Bourbon vanilla so delish!
Visited for the first time this morning, and it is now my favorite coffee shop. I wish it was a little closer, but Ill have to find some more excuses to go to Stony Brook. Coffee was absolutely delicious, and they have multiple vegan options which I will have to go back to try. Very bright and open atmosphere and super friendly staff.
Finally, a legit coffee shop you can sit and work at and they have vegan options! Friendly staff and the drinks were inventive and better yet delicious.
Wonderful cafe! Everyone is very friendly and helpful. The Egg sandwich on the Everything Bagel is simply amazing. Great coffee & tea (hot & cold). They have good Wifi and dont mind you sitting and working for a while. Convenient location, practically across the street from the Stony Brook train station and just a few minutes from the Stony Brook University campus.
***NOT DOG FRIENDLY***Nice looking place. Was turned away at the door with my puppy.Since I’m not allowed to respond to the response below:No signage is posted that I could find. I was not told that upon entering, I was told that the dog has to be outside and then pointed.Also, please review the law. Companion dogs are not allowed in dining areas or food preparation areas. Your take out counter is not a dining area.If you do not want to allow dogs in the establishment that is your choice but do not hide behind a misinterpretation of NYS law.
We go often. Nice place. The different selections of coffee I have had, I like. They some more small food selections. More than a muffin.Today, we had the Avocado Arepa Toast. See the photo. To me, the taste of the Arepa is similar to a gordita. I could have it often for breakfast.
I get the cookies and iced coffee but I’m here to talk about the cookies- a MUST have!! So so so good!!! I would go back weekly for these. Worth every cent!
Coffee and baristas are spot on. They make a few great seasonal drinks as well. The little food they serve is really good too. The only gripe I have is when sitting anywhere near the windows on a sunny day is unbearable. They need a few shades or something.
Ive tried dozens of cafés around LI and this is by far the best one. The quality of each menu item is superb. The employees were nice and provided excellent service. Their vegan options are excellent as well. Be sure to try the vegan bagels with tofu cream cheese, and grab a vegan baked good too!
BEST. COFFEE. EVER.Seriously, this is the best coffee I’ve ever had.They only use the the best coffee, and they make all of their own flavors. No overly sweet, fake, artificial flavors like you find at the giant corporate outfits. The owners and staff are extremely friendly and courteous.Food is great as well, but plan on it taking a pretty long time 🤪Truly happy to have a place like this in three village.
This place is a breathe of non-franchised air! Huge windows on three sides create a bright, spacious and cozy space ideal for reading or chatting with friends; and they also have bistro style outdoor seating that are handy during these pandemic times. We havent tried much from their beverage menu but their cold brew is among my husbands favorite and Im a fan of their herbal tea flavor combos. Were also fans of their 6-or-so-deep pint-sized baked goods selection that are made fresh daily and on-site -- and you can taste that delicious difference -- with the blueberry lemon sconce and olive oil muffin being our faves. Overall, a great place but heads up: theyre a smidge pricier than other coffee spots.
Love this place and so happy that it’s close to campus. Amazing coffee, great atmosphere, and super friendly staff. Tons of tables so you can bring your laptop too.
Best coffee place around, hands down. Great baked goods and food options too.
Mike was our cashier and was amazingly GREAT!! Loved the ambiance, the stuff were more than friendly, and one of the customers in a party of two offered and gave us their table, since were had four in our party.:-) :-) :-)Thanks for a great experience!!!Seriously, you can feel all the LOVE and positive vibes emanating from the entire staff!! Thanks again for everything!
Amazing addition to town! Great coffee and tea and atmosphere. I love their iced chai fog! It’s also a great spot to meet up with someone to chat over a cup of coffee OR get out of the house and do work. They have lots of seating inside and outside. The owners and employees are so kind and accommodating. Support local and visit :)
It wasnt crowded this morning. Gluten free muffins and bagels! Very nice
Today I went to Druthers for the third time and finally got food. I have to say the egg sandwich is up there with some of the best Ive had. Its different than what everyone else offers with such great flavor. The teas and coffee are always perfect. The atmosphere is so light and open. I dont live in the area but go to Stony Brook so im excited when school opens back up so I can come here more regularly!
Amazing new coffee shop. The coffee is great. The rest of the menu looks fantastic as well. Cant wait to try everything else on the menu.The owners/baristas are all super pleasant and they make some killer coffee. Great addition to the stony brook area.
Im going to say this and only say it once, whoever thought about putting this place here at Stony Brook bless your soul, everything in this place is amazing their egg sandwich is to die for! Highly recommend!
Rather rude and snobby at the counter, and quite overpriced just because theres no other cafe nearby.I asked why theyd charge me $4 for steamed milk (made up price, not on their menu) while cappuccino (=steamed milk+espresso) is $3.75. He aggressively says hes not here to debate with me the menu -- by which he probably meant his own made up price...They also charged about $14 for a small piece of mediocre butternut squash pie.
Druthers has quickly become a new favorite spot for my wife and I. Their coffee is excellent and their pastries are unbelievable light, fresh and tasty.Ive ordered their cold brew several times and it is easily the best cold brew Ive ever had. My wife has ordered a variety of different hot and cold drinks and they have all been excellent (yes, I sampled them all..lol).All of their pastries are freshly made on site and we havent ordered a scone or cookie that we didnt love.Their prices arent cheap but considering what you would pay for a similar, and much lower quality, item at Starbucks it is a no brainer.
Cute lil coffee shop very clean and super nice staff amazing environment
I work in the same shopping center as Druthers. It’s so nice to have friendly neighbors! Everything here is fresh and delicious! Staff are also super knowledgeable about their products to help you choose the right drink!
Loved it! Many coffee/tea choices. Several that I havent seen elsewhere. Enjoyed the London Fog very much! The service was terrific and the staff, friendly and accommodating.
Clean atmosphere, friendly staff, great coffee made from counter culture beans. a very solid addition to stony brook. thanks
Holy crackers this cold brew is amazing. Every cold brew i have had lately has been so bitter BUT THIS smooth as can be omg thank you so much. The frittata as well AMAZING creamy, flavorful YUm!
Great coffeehouse. Staff is very pleasant. The space is beautiful and clean. Family friendly. Great seating indoor and outdoor.The coffee is wonderful... best around.
Great local coffee shop with incredible selection of coffee and tea drinks. They also have amazing baked goods. I love the decor and atmosphere and the friendly service. My new favorite place to go! So happy they opened.
Hands down the best coffee Ive had on Long Island. Inviting space, pastries baked in-house, reasonable prices. Its far away for me, but one visit here and Id rather make a special trip for the good stuff than keep going to my local place. Perfection and warmth are a hard combination to pull off, but Druthers does it.
My husband and I just moved to Long Island and were missing a nice local coffee shop. We tried Druthers this weekend and were very impressed. The coffee is excellent! We also spoke to Michael and he was clearly very passionate about both coffee and the customers. We’d absolutely recommend coming here!
Everything you want in a coffee shop: great coffee, upbeat atmosphere, caring/friendly owner and staff. Plus, delightful tea. Sadly opened after I moved, but will put it on my route when I visit.
I moved out here from NYC this summer and feel at home again because of Druthers Coffee!!! Finally, a real coffee shop on long island. The coffee, the atmosphere and the owners are all amazing! I look forward to my visit every morning.
This place is AMAZING! Ive already came twice and have been blown away both times. For a drink, Ive gotten the cinnamon iced latte with macadamia milk. For food, I tried the sweet potato toast (but veganized with no egg) and it was seriously SO GOOD!!!
Ate one of the best egg sandwiches from there today after deciding to check it out on a whim. I can’t wait to go back and have another along with some delicious coffee. A great hidden gem of a coffee shop in Stony Brook!
The owners are so friendly, the place is beautiful inside, there is outside seating and the coffee is what true coffee lovers are looking for. Whatever you do, try the Blueberry lemon scones...your welcome :)Moreover, they always have fresh water outside for my dogs :)
Eh everyone was saying such great things about this place I got the cold brew and it just wasnt that great. They also dont know about their own coffee, estimated amount of caffeine should be known. The mocha latte also not that great, but I did like that it wasnt sweet.
What a great addition to Stonybrook-Setauket. Excellent selection of hot beverages all made with their own spin. Great alternative to the coffee chains. The baked items are far superior to the thawed goods served elsewhere. If you haven’t tried Druthers yet you’re missing out. Fantastic products and people serving them.
Modern take on coffee and creative. I had the burnt caramel and lavender iced coffees. Both were memorable, yum! Breakfast sandwich was just okay and a bit too expensive.
Nice people. Good spot for fresh coffee. Plenty of seating
Outstanding coffee, fantastic selection of chocolates. Tasty house sandwich,but size could be bigger for the price. Great service.
Came in for a cup of hot coffee, the staff was very friendly and the regular hot drip coffee was excellent, it had very low acidity and great taste. This place will be very successful here, Im hoping they extend the weekend hours a bit later!
The place is huge and beautiful! Staff is so nice and helpful. Amazing coffee
The coffee here is top notch. And the breakfast sandwich and scone this morning were delicious. Michael, who runs the place, is always welcoming.
Great experience. Atmosphere is wonderful. Very comfortable seating. Service was flawless. I had the homemade hummus on a vegan pagel which was scrumptious. And of course the coffee was 👍
Delicious coffee and awesome staff! I just discovered this place and will most certainly be coming back! I got the iced cinnamon latte with macadamia milk and it was excellent!!!
I had a great first experience! My cold brew coffee was excellent, and I am not normally a big coffee drinker. Everyone was very friendly and helpful- I will definitely be coming back!
Great coffee, but their serving sizes are small for their specialty coffees. They also have a great selection of light breakfast items.
This place is my new go to for coffee, chai, and baked goods. I always feel a great vibe when I come in and Ive stayed here several times to work on my graduate school work. I would definitely recommend trying a burnt caramel latte if you go 😋
Lovely atmosphere and super friendly staff! Delicious coffee, sandwiches and their baked goods are to die for. Chocolate chunk scone is my favorite!
We finally have a great coffee shop around the Stony Brook University. It can have more outlets in the dinning area though.
Very open view of passing traffic. Across the street from SUNY Stony Brook. Very popular with the students. I go for either the hot or iced coffee, depending on the weather. Good coffee. Rewards program is good. Found out about Druthers from Newsday in July. And I live in Mineola, Nassau County.
Great alternative to the place that burns the hell out of their beans. Friendly staff and good products.
Sorry.. but I have gone twice now just to give it a second chance. The lattes literally taste like water. I truly do not think the barista knows what he’s doing.... I asked for a chai tea latte with a shot and it truly tasted like milk and water . Both times. too bad.
Hands down best coffee on the island. The homemade baked goods are always fresh and delicious as well. Highly reccomend, puts starbucks to shame!
Best coffee place in eastern long island, hands down. Gotta love their Druthers egg sandwich!
Super friendly staff, amazing coffee, clean interior/decor. A gem in Stony Brook.
No outlets for laptops in a college town? Kept front doors locked and staff and customers stared at me while I stood in the rain trying to figure out how to get in (Back door). Coffee tastes like Folgers.
Fantastic coffee and the staff are extremely friendly. They already remember my wife and I after the couple of times we visited.
Awesome! Beautiful and cozy interior, friendly staff, delicious food and drinks! Ive been wanting an independent coffee shop close to campus for years and this is exactly what sunny Stony Brook needed :)
Lived the atmosphere. Such positive people behind the counter. Pleasant, no rush & sincerely interested in helping you get what you really like. Another definite yes
Great addition to the Stony Brook Village area. Family owned and operated coffee shop. Lovely environment, wonderful service, and great coffee/scones. Excited to see what else they add to the snack menu!
Always a great experience!! Love the coffee, food & staff!! Their chocolate chunk scones are the BEST
Awesome people, truly a great local business. Coffee is fantastic, been my new go to. Give it a try, you won’t regret it!!
These people are serious about coffee. I love coming there and always trying something new each time. And I found out on my last visit they deliver locally!
Solid specialty drinks. Excellent shakerato. Espresso a hair too bitter for my liking but still excellent.
Got an iced lavender latte was sooooo good ! Super clean inside and nice decor. Staff was very friendly. Deff recommend !
Stunning new coffee joint hidden in Stony Brook. Amazing selection and great outdoor tables to enjoy nice weather.
What a great spot for lunch. Delicious.
Very nice, good service nice selection on the menu and drinks are really nice as well, very upscale and love taking friends, family and clients here, keep up the wonderful work and will see you all soon!
This was some of the best iced latte ive had! The dude at the counter was very friendly. I like the greenery.
The best coffee and lovely baked goods. Clean, bright, fresh and friendly Environment.
Amazing coffee, friendly staff, clean, and lots of vegan breakfast options. Awesome spot 👌 👏 😎 👍
Great coffee shop. Im an alumni of Stony and wish there was a cool coffee place like that when I was a student.
Great new coffee spot! Welcoming, open atmosphere. Tasty beverages! Highly recommend 🥤
Barista, Michael, very engaging.Coffee and food delicious.
Great coffee shop with vegetarian goodies.
Sweetest place with the best owners, best coffee and homemade pastries. Druthers won’t disappoint, don’t sleep on it!!
Great friendly new family owned coffee shop. Coffee is delicious and love the seating
Excellent coffee, and wonderful olive oil muffins. Lovely sun-drenched space
Great coffee! Delicious small menu. Friendly service!
Delicious baked goods! Pumpkin pecan scone and blackout cookie were awesome.
Excellent Local Cafe spot, great food options with locally sourced ingredients.
Slow expensive service - other than that great
Love the tea. I even bought more to brew at home. Thy the summer peach
Great coffee. Friendly and patient staff. Comfortable setting
Amazing coffee great baked goods. Fair prices and great service.
Great coffee and atmosphere, amazing baked goods
Great place. Ended up having the hot cocoa and it was the best Ive ever had!
Perfect Cappuccino. Precise amount of foam, milk, espresso ratio.
Chic place in stony brook. Loved the Chai soda. Would come back again!
Very nice staff, amazing Lattes, Stony Brook is leveling up with Druthers
I enjoyed the fresh jam so much but there’s no phone number so I can speak to the gentleman who made it I looked all over on the website it’s strange that there’s no phone number to call
Did not buy anything.Waste of time.
Super nice staff, great environment fantastic tea and scones
Great coffee and cookies. Local, family owned, stylish, and comfortable.
Best blueberry scones anywhere, and, oh, those olive oil muffins!
Excellent black coffee the best I ever had
Good coffee, great baked goods and indoor/outdoor seating
Great coffee, amazing friendly staff and awesome location 10/10
Great Ambience and setting. Delicious drinks and treats.
Very friendly place. Great coffee. Great muffin.
Staff is amazing and friendly. Can’t beat their drinks and baked goods! 👌🏻
Have the espronic. What a wonderful drink.
Great atmosphere, great food, and great service. If your in the area, stop on in.
Great coffee and loved the vibe
Very friendly people and good coffee
Wonderful shop!! If you’re in the area definitely stop by!
Lovely space and good coffee
The best coffee shop. the owner so nice
Best place for coffee/espresso in Stony Brook
Their burnt caramel latte is DELICIOUS!
Great coffee and espresso
Really good latte!
Great coffee shop
Employees asked for a tip, rude
Fair warm Coffee
Good
Very nice place
Food and coffee delicious. Unfortunately the service is slow and unorganized. Perhaps invest in a second espresso machine to make the process faster.
Total reviews rating 4.7
142 Reviews for Druthers Coffee 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-01We were in town for a friends wedding. Such a nice coffee shop. Its always a goal of mine to find nice little coffee spots. & this one didnt disappoint!! I made sure to grab some swag (tote bag and some coffee beans!) Because I want to remember to come back again!
Review №2
2022-04-28Super cute and very delicious! We got an iced matcha latte with oat milk and a dirty chai latte with oat milk. Both tasted great but were quite pricey… great atmosphere! After 12:30pm on a Saturday it got a lot quieter to actually do some work.
Review №3
2022-03-17Needed a place to sit down and do a little work since I missed my LIRR train, and the next one wasn’t going to be for another 1.5h. Instead of going back somewhere on Stony campus, I spontaneously decided to explore the new stores they had, and saw Druthers.It’s a cute yet fancy coffee shop with either other individuals doing there work, or friends/couples sitting down for a talk. It was quiet enough to work, but a good enough atmosphere to feel comfy talking. I was stuck between 3 drinks (London Fog, Blue Cocoa, and their green smoothie?), so the 2 ladies working in the front helped me decide. :) I decided to go out of my comfort zone and ordered something new (Iced Blue Cocoa), which only comes in one size. I forgot what the ingredients were on the menu, but it was a mix of white chocolate, butterfly pea tea, some other ingredients, and another tea?? So it was pleasantly sweet, but not TOO sweet in a good way.They also have a guest wifi which you need to ask for the password to use. My spontaneous decision to explore and also sit down here was the best decision yet :) will be coming back to try more coffee drinks and the food. The only thing I would have to say is that I don’t think there is a spot to charge your devices? So come fully charged or with a portable! Nice bathroom too.
Review №4
2021-12-07It was perfect! So clean and pretty inside. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I ordered a burnt caramel latte and my boyfriend got a Macha latte, both were delicious. Truly the best latte Ive had in a long time. Similar to Starbucks prices, but in my opinion it is worth it here! Will be back to try more of the food and drink options.
Review №5
2021-08-23Druther’s was a great, chill café with friendly staff and good food. There was a good amount of seating, (especially outdoor seating!) though there were very few power outlets, so not necessarily a place you can stay and do work. Definitely recommend and can’t wait to go back!
Review №6
2021-11-18Very reminiscent of great coffee in NYC or one of the surrounding boroughs. Growing up in this area this is a wonderful addition to the town. Some people are complaining about the price, you pay for what you get and what you’re getting here is an amazing cup of coffee
Review №7
2021-06-08If I had my druthers, Id go to this coffee shop every morning. But I rarely have my way in anything save for my order of their cold fashioned(pictured). Its a deliciously intense mixture of cold brew and bitters, burnt orange and a luxardo maraschino cherry. Their rather stellar barista tells me its going away soon with the season which really should cost them 2 stars, but Ill be kind. The space is clean and bright, the egg sandwich simple but unforgettable thanks to a whole mess of crispy shallots. Outdoor or indoor seating is blessed by lots of sunlight perfect for showing off your love of James Joyce.
Review №8
2022-03-16Although the place can be crowded at times, I must confess that this is one of the most aesthetically-pleasing retreats in the area. With a very nice interior, coupled with good service, it makes for a good place for a coffee-date or a study session over coffee. Keep it up Druthers!
Review №9
2022-03-28I would recommend the blueberry lemon scone, so good! The place is filled with natural light and a great place to study or work for a bit. The music is pretty loud so if you are looking for quiet studying you might need to wait for a nice day and sit outside.
Review №10
2022-04-27Today was my first time went there. Pretty good coffee with a tree(drawn with milk), I like it and will visit in future.I was confused with the menu since some of them only offer in certain time. It would be better to have an announcement in somewhere to inform what kinds of food are ready to order.