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- Upstream Hospitality Group/Tap Room/Bango Bowls
Upstream Hospitality Group/Tap Room/Bango Bowls
At Upstream, we believe in going against the current—pushing boundaries, embracing creativity, and leading with originality. It’s not just what we do—it’s who we are. The name Upstream reflects our mindset: doing things differently, putting in the extra 1%, and constantly evolving to create unforgettable guest experiences.
Our hospitality family spans a diverse group of concepts, each built with purpose and personality. At Tap Room, we take pride in a chef-driven, scratch-made menu that brings elevated comfort food to your neighborhood hangout. Bango Bowls fuels your day with fresh, chef-crafted salads and mouthwatering açaí bowls that blend flavor, nutrition, and convenience.
Looking for a beachside escape? Salt Shack, The Boat Yard, Overlook, and Surf Shack deliver laid-back coastal vibes, where every visit feels like a vacation. Whether it’s a new location or an entirely new concept, one thing is always certain—there’s something exciting coming next.
Our hospitality family spans a diverse group of concepts, each built with purpose and personality. At Tap Room, we take pride in a chef-driven, scratch-made menu that brings elevated comfort food to your neighborhood hangout. Bango Bowls fuels your day with fresh, chef-crafted salads and mouthwatering açaí bowls that blend flavor, nutrition, and convenience.
Looking for a beachside escape? Salt Shack, The Boat Yard, Overlook, and Surf Shack deliver laid-back coastal vibes, where every visit feels like a vacation. Whether it’s a new location or an entirely new concept, one thing is always certain—there’s something exciting coming next.
Purpose
At Upstream Hospitality Group, our purpose is to bring people together—through great food, genuine hospitality, and strong team culture. We exist to create spaces where both guests and team members feel valued, welcomed, and part of something bigger. From a neighborhood Tap Room to a health-forward Bango Bowls, each concept is built around the same goal: meaningful experiences, lasting connections, and a workplace culture where people come first
Vision
At Upstream Hospitality Group, our vision is to grow with purpose, reaching 50 locations by 2030 while never losing sight of what makes our concepts special. As we expand, we’re committed to creating consistent, memorable experiences for our guests and real opportunities for our team members to learn, lead, and grow. Whether it’s Tap Room, Bango Bowls, or a new concept on the horizon, each location reflects the same dedication to quality, community, and culture.
Mission
Our mission is simple: to be your local gathering place for real food and craft beverages—to meet friends and make new ones. Across all our concepts, from Tap Room to Bango Bowls, we’re committed to creating welcoming spaces where community comes first, hospitality is heartfelt, and every experience feels genuine. We take pride in serving great food, supporting great people, and growing with purpose—one neighborhood at a time.
Additional Culture Details
What makes Upstream Hospitality Group different is the people behind every shift, every service, and every guest experience. We’re a culture-first company where teamwork, growth, and genuine hospitality lead the way. Whether it’s behind the bar at Tap Room or on the line at Bango Bowls, our teams show up with pride, positivity, and a shared commitment to making each day better than the last.
We work hard, celebrate often, and support one another like family—that’s the TapFam way. We recognize great work, encourage new ideas, and create space for our people to lead, grow, and succeed.
Being named a Top Workplace in Hospitality reflects what we’ve known all along: when you prioritize culture and care deeply about your people, the results follow.
We work hard, celebrate often, and support one another like family—that’s the TapFam way. We recognize great work, encourage new ideas, and create space for our people to lead, grow, and succeed.
Being named a Top Workplace in Hospitality reflects what we’ve known all along: when you prioritize culture and care deeply about your people, the results follow.
Values
- Core Values
- Quality
We take pride in doing things the right way—from our ingredients and service to our operations and people.
Hospitality
We lead with kindness, empathy, and a guest-first mindset—making everyone feel welcome, every time.
Pride
We bring energy, accountability, and heart to our work. We care deeply about what we do and how we show up.
Teamwork
We succeed together. Collaboration, communication, and having each other’s backs are at the core of everything we do.
Saying Yes
We stay solution-focused, flexible, and ready to jump in. We say “yes” to challenges, ideas, and opportunities to grow.
Headquarters
Massapequa, NY
Employees
600 US Employees
Industry
Hospitality, Entertainment, Recreation, & Travel - Other
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