The Gourmet Whaler
Coffee · Cold Spring Harbor
About The Gourmet Whaler
At The Gourmet Whaler, we invite you to experience a truly special dining destination in the heart of Cold Spring Harbor. Our café is warm and inviting, with bright décor that sets the tone for a delightful meal. We're proud to serve local specialties, including our signature dishes that have captur...
At The Gourmet Whaler, we invite you to experience a truly special dining destination in the heart of Cold Spring Harbor. Our café is warm and inviting, with bright décor that sets the tone for a delightful meal. We're proud to serve local specialties, including our signature dishes that have captured the hearts of our customers. From velvety Italian hot chocolate to perfectly balanced breakfast options, every bite is a treat. Enjoy our great coffee, impressive tea selection, and mouth-watering desserts in our bright and airy atmosphere or take your meal on the go with our convenient outdoor seating and takeaway services. Whether you're in the mood for breakfast, lunch, or just need a spot to relax, we invite you to come and experience all that The Gourmet Whaler has to offer.
What Customers Say About The Gourmet Whaler
The Gourmet Whaler is a beloved cafe known for its friendly staff, delicious food, and cozy atmosphere. Customers rave about the breakfast BLT, shrimp tacos, and lattes. Some find the prices a little high and have experienced occasional service issues.
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Tip: Try the coffee cake, it's addictively good. Also, the Nutella latte is a favorite.
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The Gourmet Whaler is located in Cold Spring Harbor, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- Cold Spring Harbor Library (A 286m) — library Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Museums
- Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum (A 379m) — Maritime museum in Cold Spring Harbor, New York
Other Points of Interest
- Cold Spring Beach (A 816m) — beach in Nassau County, New York, United States
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The Gourmet Whaler Cold Spring Harbor Reviews
perfect little spot for breakfast. loved the Cruffins and home made sourdough bread. The service was excellent
Love this place!! Was driving through the area & decided to stop in for some lunch. So glad I did. Truly one of the best restaurant experience I’ve had in a long time. Staff was so friendly. 10/10 love this hidden gem
Love the Whaler! My second time ordering cupcakes from them and they are always amazing! Most recently the most adorable and delish ones for a Christmas class party!!Thank you guys for making them so magical and perfect!
my favorite cafe on long island. service is amazing and so friendly. food is even better. everything I tasted here was 100/10. can’t wait to go back.
Angela is the best, always surprising me with something new to try! Staff is very friendly Recommendation: must try their power bites & banana coffee Weekly spot
This place is a hidden Gem. Was here just to grab a bite since I'm waiting around the area. When you first arrived it looks pretty normal like any bakery/diner order egg and toast but the Egg was cool perfectly. The toast was extra thick when match with the Egg it was such great bite. Did I mention they also included home fries add a little of thay 😱. A must go if you around. So glad I had a chance to stop by
We had a wonderful breakfast at The Gourmet Whaler, and it exceeded all expectations! The Italian hot chocolate was velvety, rich, and delightfully comforting—truly a treat. The avocado toast was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, with every bite feeling like a little indulgence. What really made the experience stand out, though, was the hospitality. From the moment we arrived, the staff welcomed us with warmth and kindness, making us feel right at home. Their genuine care and thoughtful wishes added a special touch to our meal. We’re already planning to return—again and again! Highly recommend The Gourmet Whaler for a delicious, heartwarming start to your day. ☕🍞💚
The breakfast BLT here is so textually balanced and it has the perfect bread too. Also THE COFFEE CAKE is honestly the best I’ve had. It’s perfectly squishy and it has like an unassuming addictiveness. It almost feels like it has a secret ingredient or something? It was shockingly good. I’d drive there for just that, but every thing I had here was delicious and well worth it. The people working here are also extremely kind. It’s not every day when you find a perfect trifecta of great service, delicious baked goods and food, and calm and clean atmosphere. A new favorite.
What a great little find in the small village of cold spring harbor. We stopped here on a whim for lunch and had some great food and coffee. My wife and I split the shrimp and quinoa bowl, the chicken wrap, and two tacos. I know a lot of food, and we had plenty of leftovers, lol. The tacos were fire, some of the best basic shrimp tacos I've had in a while. The bowl was also very good and had a nice Chipotle mayo. The wrap was nice and fresh. We also got coffee and cookies for dessert. The chocolate chip cookies were awesome and a must try! Definitely recommend this spot for either food, baked items, or just a cup of coffee! Enjoy!
You can choose a table which you want and order food at the register. They serve food in the boxes, and you can enjoy at the Cafe or take it with yourself The food was really good. Cold Spring Harbor is a very beautiful place. Cafe is on Main Street. Spacious parking lot just across the street
You can tell right away from the moment that you step inside that the owners put their heart and soul into this amazing place. The atmosphere and décor is warm, bright and inviting and the food is a perfect match. I had the shrimp tacos which were overflowing to the point I had to use a fork to rescue the droppings. The ingredients are fresh and made perfectly into every bite. My husband and I also got raspberry tea and cherry limeade which were refreshing to drink while admiring everything. You absolutely have to get some cookies to take home with you, unless you're like me and they didn't survive the car ride. I love this place and I can't wait till our next visit!
Looked up a brunch spot, found this spot on google maps. Told my wife about it and went for brunch. We ordered the Breakfast B.L.T, Egg Avocado Wrap, Chocolate chip scorn, pumpkin pie slice and to drink it was a coffee cappuccino and the iced honey vanilla latte, everything was scrumptious and very filling. The restaurant had so much to offer such as bakery goods, ice cream parlor, coffee shop, breakfast and lunch platters, the dine in area was spacious and very clean. Customer service was super nice and very accommodating. Definitely would recommend to people near by and people who are willing to travel.
@Nick: Best person working there. ReAlly funny and helpful. Really takes care of the customer.👌 -Best lobster rolls on the island/NYS - both in quantity and quality. -bright spot with big windows, reasonable space in their seating area. Quirky and quaint. They have their own candy bar, make their own fudge and have a little kids area. -If you're in town this is a great place visit explore.👍
Ordered lunch and was missing extra side that was ordered and paid for. Poor customer service as I requested a refund of extra item that was missing and they could not accommodate. I am not making a trip or need a delivery of the side. The right thing to do is give a refund and not “promise” a credit on future order. Disappointing and you are losing a customer. Its not about money but the service and expectations.
This place looks cute. We came in here for a quick bite after going to the museum and the hostess was kind of snippy. We wound up leaving because the tables were dirty and too close together. Update: the owner did respond, albeit 2 months later, but it was justifiable. I am going to give it another shot and see how it goes. Will post again.
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