New Vegan, Vegetarian Cafe Won't Open, But Ice Cream Shop Might

PATCHOGUE, NY - The fate of the empty storefront on 38 South Ocean Avenue has not yet been decided. It looks like a new vegan and vegetarian eatery won't be opening in Patchogue, but a new ice cream and cereal bar might.

In September, the Patchogue Village planning board approved a request to open Peach & Pine, a vegan and vegetarian cafe at the space previously occupied Bar A Dessert—an Asian fusion dessert shop that closed in 2018.

However, local resident Ashley Rowland told GreaterPatchogue that the plans to open her cafe fell through due to not being able to reach an agreement during lease negotiations with the building's owner.

Despite the disappointment, Rowland still hopes to find a new spot for her eatery.

In the meantime, the space still remains empty. According to the Village of Patchogue's planning board meeting agenda, Matthew Pesko, is seeking permission to open ice cream and cereal bar in the area.

The planning board will be considering his request during the meeting on Tuesday starting at 7 p.m. at Village Hall on 14 Baker Street.