Owners and cousins, Cinderella Uy and Rosemarie Uzun, are proud to be celebrating their one-year anniversary at the three-in-one ice cream, coffee and matcha shop located right in the heart of Smithtown.

From the sophisticated light fixtures, white countertops and walls to the elaborate bathroom, handmade ice cream wall hangings and “I love you so much,” preserved moss sign – every inch of space is exactly how they envisioned it to be.

Whether you’re a loyal customer or a first timer, every guest is greeted by the friendly employees of Matcha Tea in Heaven and Blue Bean Café where home-made coffee, tea drinks and more are served.

With a full menu which encompasses coffee (made from fresh beans daily), the upscale café has an array of specialty drinks that are to die for. Here, you can find the world’s best matcha. USDA-certified and lab tested, organic matcha imported from Uji in Kyoto, Japan, the birthplace of the green tea powder. As the only place on Long Island to have a zero-emission roaster called, The Bellwether, their “farm to cup concept coffee” contains only real ingredients - no preservatives and is roasted regularly for freshness.

However, it doesn’t end there. Since opening, Cinderella and Rosemarie have drastically expanded their food menu. Now, you get to pair your favorite drink with over five different avocado toasts, shumai pork/chicken dumplings, a grass-fed angus beef “Blue Bean” burger, herbed grilled cheese, club sandwich, turkey apple sandwich, truffle fries, or regular fries – all of which are made with the highest-quality ingredients, (including organic bread and micro greens).

Within the second portion of the establishment, you’ll find Bubble Waffle Ice Cream where the options are limitless. The ice cream is homemade and delicious bubble waffles are made fresh daily.

“Rosemarie and I have always had a passion for traveling, mainly for the food. If we stumbled upon a donut shop that was hours away, we would take the trip. Bubble waffle ice cream was something we tried in Hong Kong and matcha tea in Japan. Combining our favorite food concepts from all over the world was something we always envisioned and here we have it. Our first year in operation was a success and we only have more surprises to come!” says Cinderella.

The bubble waffle which originated in Asia, is made out of egglets. The cone itself is made from an egg batter, which is placed into a bubble waffle maker and voila, creating a cone that’s crunchy on the outside and airy on the inside. Customers can then choose an ice cream base and pick from infused mix-ins like cereal, fruit, granola, chocolate, hot fudge and much more! If you are in the mood for something a bit lighter, you can also find healthy options within the three-in-one establishment, all of which still taste good.

Other food options in the café include cookies and baklava, croissants, Portuguese rice cakes, homemade banana pudding, classic American breakfast items and other baked goods from New York City’s famous bakeries, Balthazar and Ceci Cela. In fact, being that the staff loves to experiment with flavors, you might also stumble upon seasonal favorites.

On my visit, I was blown away by their Spring Drink Special which was a strawberry and vanilla matcha – refreshing on a hot day and not too sweet. I also tried their popular shumai dumplings made by Uy herself, which were out of this world. Lastly, their Bubble Waffle…filled to the brim with cookies and cream ice cream, topped with Hershey chocolate chips all served in a hot bubble waffle—truly no words.

At Blue Bean Cafe, they offer a great coffee community where every roast and beverage is made with quality in mind. “Not only are we coffee and matcha geeks but also foodies who have combined all of our passions under one roof,” says Rosemarie.

Cinderella and Rosemarie wanted to create a place for those who live in the neighborhood, work in the area, or pass through on their commute. With children of their own who attend the St. Patrick School of Smithtown, this (former lumber yard) was the perfect location for combining both their roles as mothers and businesswomen.

So, come celebrate their one-year anniversary on July 16th to enjoy FREE SAMPLES of coffee and matcha! Enjoy their outdoor seating or place your order through Ubereats, Postmates, Grubhub, DoorDash or on their websites bluebeancafe.com, matchateainheaven.com and bubblewaffleli.com. They even offer curbside pickup for your convenience!