Stepping into Panoramica in Peconic feels like you’ve been teleported straight into “The Jetsons,” minus the flying car, but with way better coffee. Think: comic book colors, retro-futuristic vibes, and enough quirky-cool details to make your Instagram followers do a double take.
Opened on New Year’s Day (because obviously, they had to start 2025 with a bang), Panoramica is the latest brainchild from local legends Ian Wile, Rosalie Rung, and Travis Zurawski — the same team behind local favorites Little Creek Oysters and The Sunshine Shack at Orient Beach State Park. Translation? These folks know how to create iconic North Fork hangouts.
For this intergalactic café concept, they teamed up with local design wizard Ricky Saetta, who basically built a whole universe from scratch. We’re talking curved wooden accents that make you want to touch the walls, a retro phone booth that looks like a movie set, and an interactive bathroom installation that, let’s be honest, you’re definitely going to film a Reel in. Ricky started the build in May 2024 and poured 60-70 hours a week into this place. It shows.
But Panoramica isn’t just a cool place to take a pic. It’s got some serious substance, too. The coffee? Out of this world. Sourced from North Fork Moto, a group of caffeine-loving motorcycle enthusiasts who roast their own proprietary blend. And the menu? Think elevated breakfast and lunch with a side of fun. There are baked goods that pair perfectly with the experience and a retail wall filled with colorful snacks and treats.
In short, Panoramica is not just a coffee shop. It’s a full-blown experience. A funky, feel-good, futuristic pit stop you didn’t know the North Fork needed, until now.
So this spring, when you’re planning your NOFO adventure, make sure you pencil in a little time for Peconic. Trust me: Panoramica is a must-visit. Your tastebuds and your photo roll will thank you.
