A friendly Huntington breakfast-and-lunch spot with a broad, family-friendly menu and some standout dishes, though execution, parking, and service consistency vary.
Toast & Co Long Island delivers solid food quality and attentive service, but inconsistent execution across dishes prevents a stronger showing. The post-renovation improvements to design and menu have earned loyal local following, though the modest setting and limited destination appeal keep it firmly in reliable neighborhood territory rather than destination status.
Toast & Co is a casual, neighborhood-minded breakfast and lunch restaurant in downtown Huntington, with a warm room, bar seating, and a covered patio. Recent diners describe a refreshed interior, generous portions, and staff who keep things moving even when brunch is busy; one representative impression is that the space feels welcoming and calm enough for conversation. Parking, however, is a recurring headache when the shared lot fills. The cooking is broad and comfort-oriented rather than narrowly traditional: skillets, eggs, burgers, quesadillas, salads, creative French toast, and Mexican-inspired breakfast plates share the menu. Garlic eggs, pancakes, skillets, and several sweet dishes are frequent favorites, while chicken and waffles, hash, and some older egg dishes have produced more mixed results. The recent ownership and renovation appear to have improved the experience, but dish-level consistency is not flawless. Families are well served by the current menu: children can choose silver-dollar pancakes, French toast sticks, chicken fingers, grilled cheese, or a cheese quesadilla, generally with fruit or a drink. Reviews also describe children enjoying crepes. This is a practical family brunch choice, especially for groups with different appetites, though picky diners may want to favor the straightforward kids’ items over more heavily seasoned or elaborate adult dishes.
Area vibe: Historic, walkable suburban downtown with a lively main street dining and shopping scene.
Safety: Generally safe with good evening footfall around the downtown core, standard suburban caution late at night.
What's nearby: Near Huntington Village downtown, shops, theaters (The Paramount nearby), commuter rail and a range of restaurants and cafes.
Start with the garlic eggs, pancakes, or a skillet, but choose the chicken and waffles with a little more caution.
Expect a welcoming, family-friendly brunch, but plan around shared parking, peak-period waits, and dish-by-dish consistency.
The refreshed diner-style room feels warm and conversational, with a covered patio and a busier brunch energy at peak times.