FAQ
Good to know, before you come.
Hours, milks, decaf, food and getting here. Anything else, call (516) 724-8804.
Walk-ins welcome • Cozy seating • Takeaway available
Hours
What are your hours?
Monday to Wednesday 5:30am–5pm, Thursday and Friday 5:30am–midnight, Saturday 7am–midnight and Sunday 7am–2pm. Holiday changes are posted on our Visit page.
Are you open late?
Yes: we’re open till midnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Our late-night picks are RAF, Hot Hojicha Latte, Midnight Moment, Hot Chocolate and Cheesecake. More on the late-night page.
How early do you open?
We open at 5:30am Monday to Friday and 7am Saturday and Sunday.
Are you open on Sundays?
Yes, 7am–2pm.
What are your holiday hours?
Any holiday closures or short days are listed under Holiday hours on our Visit page. If nothing is posted, we keep our regular hours. If in doubt, call (516) 724-8804.
Coffee & drinks
What milks do you have? Is oat milk extra?
Whole, low-fat, oat and almond milk, at no extra charge.
Do you have decaf?
Yes, any espresso drink can be made decaf, and our House Drip comes in decaf too.
What sizes do your drinks come in?
Small (12 oz), Medium (16 oz) and Large (20 oz). Not every drink comes in every size: the menu lists the sizes and prices for each one.
Can I add a flavor, cold foam or an extra shot?
Yes, $1 each. Make any refresher sparkly for $1.
Do you have matcha and hojicha?
Yes, from $6.95: Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte, Iced Rosy Lychee Matcha Latte, Matcha Latte, Iced Toasted Almond Hojicha and Hot Hojicha Latte. See them on the menu, or read how matcha and hojicha differ.
What is a RAF?
Silky espresso with cream, vanilla, gentle orange notes and sweet spice. It’s a coffee popular in Ukraine, where our founder is from. From $6.95.
Food
Do you serve food?
Yes: bagels and avocado toast, with sandwiches from 11am. Pastries are delivered fresh daily, and fruit and parfait cups are made fresh in-house. See the food menu.
Do you have anything gluten-free?
Our Mac-Pop, a French macaron on a stick, is naturally gluten-free. For anything else, or for allergies, please ask at the counter or call (516) 724-8804.
Ordering & visiting
Can I order ahead?
Yes: order online for pickup, or call (516) 724-8804.
Is there parking?
Please call (516) 724-8804 to ask about parking before you come. Coming by train? Rockville Centre station is a 2-minute walk.
What about Wi-Fi, reservations or catering?
For Wi-Fi, outlets, pets, reservations, catering or gift cards, please call us at (516) 724-8804.
Getting here
Where are you?
239 Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre, NY 11570, a 2-minute walk from Rockville Centre LIRR station. Get directions.
Can I get there by LIRR?
Yes. Rockville Centre station on the Babylon Branch is a 2-minute walk, about 500 ft; the entrance is at North Village Avenue and Front Street, just north of Sunrise Highway. It’s an accessible station. It’s about 37 minutes from Penn Station or Grand Central, 16 from Jamaica. There are one-seat rides from Lynbrook, Baldwin and Freeport.
Is there a bus?
The NICE n15 stops at Rockville Centre station, a 2-minute walk from the café. Its other stops include Long Beach, Island Park, Oceanside, Lakeview, Hempstead Transit Center, Garden City, Mineola and Roosevelt Field.
How far are you from nearby towns?
By car, in light traffic: Lynbrook 4 min, Oceanside 5, Baldwin 5, East Rockaway 5, Lakeview 5, Freeport 6, Malverne 6, West Hempstead 7, Valley Stream 7, Island Park 8, Hempstead 9, Garden City 11, Long Beach 13. More towns are on our Visit page.
About us
Who owns the café?
We’re women-owned and Ukrainian-founded. Our founder, Mariia Rahmani, opened the café in August 2026. Read her story.
Where do your beans and pastries come from?
We source our coffee beans and pastries from local artisans, and fresh pastries are delivered daily.
Do you support local causes?
Yes. We partner with local efforts to fight hunger, and every purchase helps us contribute.
What does the name mean?
In French, a tête-à-tête is a private conversation between two people. The café grew out of our founder’s search for a good place to have one.
Still wondering? We’re happy to answer on the phone.
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