Walk-ins welcome · Mon–Sat 9–7, Sun 10–3 · (516) 328-0724
Elmont in particular
What is different about the trip from Elmont
Elmont approaches from the west on Hempstead Turnpike (NY 24), so the turn onto Franklin Avenue is a right — the mirror of the West Hempstead approach.
The NICE n6 and n6X run the length of Hempstead Turnpike through Elmont; the nearest stop to the shop is Hempstead Turnpike & Randolph Avenue, about 0.36 mi away.
The n1 also stops at Elmont Road & Hempstead Turnpike but runs the Hewlett/Valley Stream axis, away from the shop.
South Elmont has a second approach that avoids the Turnpike entirely: Dutch Broadway east, onto Corona Avenue, then north on Franklin Avenue.
Elmont–UBS Arena, Elmont's own LIRR station, is 2.6 miles west of the shop and points away from it.
East along Hempstead Turnpike, then right onto Franklin Avenue. From South Elmont there is a second way that avoids the Turnpike: Dutch Broadway east, onto Corona Avenue, then north on Franklin Avenue.
How far, how long
1.7 to 3.0 road miles, 5 to 8 minutes in free-flowing traffic
By bus or train
The n6 and n6X run the length of Hempstead Turnpike; the nearest stop to the shop is Hempstead Turnpike & Randolph Avenue, about a third of a mile away. The n1 also stops on the Turnpike but runs the Valley Stream axis, away from us.
Every photograph here is a cut from our chairs. Nothing on this site is stock.
Elmont — common questions
Your questions, answered
How far is the shop from Elmont, and how do I get there?
1.7 to 3.0 road miles, 5 to 8 minutes in free-flowing traffic. East along Hempstead Turnpike, then right onto Franklin Avenue. From South Elmont there is a second way that avoids the Turnpike: Dutch Broadway east, onto Corona Avenue, then north on Franklin Avenue.
Is there a bus or train from Elmont?
The n6 and n6X run the length of Hempstead Turnpike; the nearest stop to the shop is Hempstead Turnpike & Randolph Avenue, about a third of a mile away. The n1 also stops on the Turnpike but runs the Valley Stream axis, away from us.
Do I need an appointment if I am driving over from Elmont?
No. Walk in during any hour we are open and you will be taken in turn. If you would rather not make the trip twice, call (516) 328-0724 before you set off and we will tell you what the wait looks like.
Is there anything that catches Elmont people out on the way?
Elmont approaches from the west on Hempstead Turnpike (NY 24), so the turn onto Franklin Avenue is a right — the mirror of the West Hempstead approach. The NICE n6 and n6X run the length of Hempstead Turnpike through Elmont; the nearest stop to the shop is Hempstead Turnpike & Randolph Avenue, about 0.36 mi away.
Walk in from Elmont during any hour we are open — there is no appointment to miss, and no wait longer than whoever is already in the chairs at 208 Franklin Ave #1439.
