This article was originally written by Nick Esposito and published in Greater Long Island.
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Toast Coffee + Kitchen officially opened its doors Sunday, July 13, bringing its signature breakfast, brunch and lunch vibes to the brand-new Station Yards complex in Ronkonkoma.
This marks Toast’s fifth Long Island location — and the first one built entirely from scratch.
Each Toast location has a distinct theme, from the Steampunk aesthetic in Patchogue to Prohibition-era Long Beach, farmhouse chic in Port Jefferson Station and the carnival flair of Bay Shore.
For Ronkonkoma, founder Terence Scarlatos chose an old-style railroad depot theme.
“We chose an old-style railroad depot theme for our newest location at Station Yards, complete with a board-and-batten backbar and vintage pendant lighting,” said Toast owner and founder Terence Scarlatos, who grew up in the area.
“The design pays homage to my own westward journey — starting right here at the Ronkonkoma Hub, connecting through New York City, and ending three days later in Seattle. The mural is a tribute to that adventure and a reminder that life is a journey — and America is a vast and exciting place, full of possibility.”
The artwork at the new Toast was created by local artist Hannah Austen of Eleventh Hour Creative.
The new Toast is just across the street from the Ronkonkoma LIRR Station to the south, and faces Tap Room across the courtyard to the west. The breakfast and lunch spot also joins the ranks of Great South Bay Brewery, Vespa Italian, Lucharitos and The Artemis at Station Yards.