I am not a coffee girl. JB is coffee-obsessed, especially lately. So when in between soccer practice and apple picking I suggested we hit the Hampton Coffee Experience & Café in Southampton, JB agreed. The boys were harder to convince and lobbied for the diner, luckily, this time (FINALLY) the parents won.
Nestled between a strip of car dealerships, the cafe is large and airy, if not a little stark and sparse. A few leather chairs, two large communal tables and a row of counter-side stools comprise the seating options. The coffee choices are plentiful and the bean varieties are on display doubling as décor. But I was here for the food.
A few miles further down on Montauk Highway in Water Mill, another branch of Hampton Coffee offers a full restaurant and it appears that they prep the food there and send it over to be warmed up. We ordered two sandwiches – a sausage, egg and cheese on ciabatta and a turkey, bacon and swiss on a whole wheat pita. And some bagels for the boys.
The bagels came out first, obviously. They were large and fluffy, and they, combined with cars zooming past outside and the spinning stools, kept them entertained.
Our sandwiches arrived cold. The tops were warm but ice cold on the inside. We sent them back for another round in the Panini press. Upon return, they were up to par. My turkey sandwich was light and tasty, despite the bacon and swiss. JB enjoyed his sausage sandwich and immediately wanted more.
Hampton Coffee also is known for their desserts, so instead of another round of sandwiches, we opted for dessert. A homemade chocolate chip cookie for Big Z, a large Lemon Square for me and a Chocolate Croissant for JB - Yes, Yes, and Yes.
By the way, JB did have some coffee. Two cups of the French Roast and recommends it heartily.
Given the season, they also now have pumpkin coffee.
Given the season, they also now have pumpkin coffee.
Great fuel for our pit stop.
Hampton Coffee Experience Store & Café
749 County Road 39A
(next to BMW of Southampton)
Southampton, NY
(next to BMW of Southampton)
Southampton, NY
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