BEST CHEESESTEAK
BEYOND PHILLY
168 Montauk Hwy, Blue Point
(631) 868-3896 beyondphillysteaks.com
You don’t have to go all the way to Philadelphia
to get a great cheesesteak. If you venture out to
Blue Point, you can find the best cheesesteak
on Long Island at Beyond Philly, and trust us,
it’s worth the ride. In addition to the classic
cheesesteak, Beyond Philly puts a unique spin
on the cheesesteak experience. Blue Point’s
favorite cheesesteak tops the sandwich with
pepperjack, provolone, onions, peppers, mayo,
pickles and tomato. Love pizza? Try the PIzza
Steak — topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella,
whiz and onions. Make any of these sandwiches
a meal by adding on fries and a drink. Not a fan
of beef? No worries, Beyond Philly has a chicken
cheesesteak that you can enjoy.
BEST CHINESE
TAKE-OUT
THE ORIENT
623 Hicksville Rd Bethpage
(516) 822-1010 theorientbethpage.com
The Orient in Bethpage is the place to go
when looking for delicious Chinese food. The
restaurant offers traditional Chinese and
Chinese-American fare including Kung Pao
Chicken, Moo Shu Pork, Pepper Steak and
Young Chow Fried Rice. The Orient serves tasty
lunch specials daily, which includes an entree,
fried or white rice and a choice of an eggroll,
soda or soup. Specials are served Monday
through Saturday until 3 p.m., excluding major
holidays. The restaurant first opened in 2002
and has loyally been serving its patrons for
nearly 20 years. For a taste of authentic Chinese
cuisine, with dozens of options from rice dishes
and noodles to flavorful beef, chicken and fish,
come to The Orient in Bethpage.
BEST CHOCOLATIER
GLUTEN FREE SWEETS ‘N’ TREATS
(631) 664-1390 gfsweetsntreats.com
Are you looking for some sweet, delicious
chocolate that abides to your health needs?
Gluten Free Sweets ‘n’ Treats is a local bakery
for your gluten free and vegan treats. They are
currently available for online special orders to
suit the needs of your taste buds as well as your
diet. All products are baked in a specialized
gluten-free kitchen. Gluten Free Sweets ‘n’
Treats will provide you with chocolate that fits
with your eating lifestyle and will go down sweet
and smooth like any great piece of chocolate
should!
BEST COFFEE HOUSE
COFFEE BOOTHS
226 Middle Country Rd, Selden
(631) 846-1966 facebook.com/
Coffeebooths
Morning, noon and night, there’s always a
perfect time for a perfect cup of coffee. Nobody
on Long Island brews up a better cup of joe than
Coffee Booths. The neighborhood coffee shop
features Aldo’s coffee beans, hand roasted down
the road in Greenport, and it doesn’t get any
fresher than that! While you’re enjoying a great
cup of coffee, you can also feast on homemade
muffins, scones, and stuffed biscuits, among
many other treats at Coffee Booths. The star, of
course, is the coffee, and their java will leave you
feeling good and coming back for more!
BEST CUP OF COFFEE
COFFEE BOOTHS
226 Middle Country Rd, Selden
(631) 846-1966 facebook.com/
coffeebooths
The perfect cup of Joe can help jump-start the
day of tired souls. At Coffee Booths in Selden,
they know how to make the perfect cup of coffee
each time by using beans that are hand roasted
out of Greenport. If you desire a little sweetness
in your cup, their flavored coffee is made with
real ingredients like melted Belgium chocolate,
melted caramel and homemade pumpkin syrup.
Whether the go-to is a simple black cup with no
sugar or an elaborate salted caramel latte, it’s no
surprise why Coffee Booths continues to be the
place to get your caffeine fix on Long Island for
the fifth consecutive year.
BEST DELICATESSEN
A & S PORK STORE AND DELI
929 N Broadway, Massapequa
(516) 799-4332 asporkstoreexpress.com
You don’t want to get your deli meats from
just anywhere. A & S Pork Store and Deli in
Massapequa has been serving up prime Italian
meats since 1967 and has become a household
name over the years. In addition to offering
classic Italian meats and cheeses, A & S Pork
Store and Deli serves up specialty sandwiches,
homemade sauces and real Italian bread. The
food is unmatched and the staff is friendly and
knowledgeable about their meat, so you can rest
easy knowing that you are going home with the
best cut of meat.
BEST DESSERT PLACE
GLUTEN FREE SWEETS ‘N’ TREATS
(631) 664-1390 gfsweetsntreats.com
Looking to satisfy that sweet tooth after a savory
dinner? Gluten Free Sweets ‘n’ Treats offers a
variety of treats that are vegan, dairy-free and
gluten-free that pack the right punch and will
make you smile. Their desserts are not limited
to: cookies, decadent cakes, cupcakes and edible
funfetti-flavored cookie dough. If you can’t find
what you’re looking for at their flagship shop,
Gluten Free Sweets ‘n’ Treats also carries their
products at diners, restaurants and bagel shops
throughout the island and online.
BEST DINNER DEAL
LINDENHURST DINER
195 E Montauk Hwy, Lindenhurst
(631) 991-8600 lindenhurstdiner.com
Dinner deals at Lindenhurst Diner are crafted to
please everyone from meat lovers to practicing
vegans. They have recently expanded its menu
by incorporating fresh vegan dishes like “Chick’n
Francaise” and “Spaghetti Bolognese,” all which
are plant-based and comes with a side salad
with ranch or house dressing. And of course,
their popular items like burgers, sandwiches and
all-day breakfast items are always a good option
for a casual dining experience. You don’t have to
travel very far in order to take advantage of the
best dinner deal on the island.
BEST DINNER
DEAL (NATIONAL
WINNER)
APPLEBEE’S
Multiple Locations
applebees.com
Applebee’s continues to revolutionize the
concept of an affordable meal with its varied
selection of dinner deals. Their more recent
deals include “All you can eat wings” and, of
course, longtime favorite “2 for” deals that
include an appetizer and two entrees from the
location’s choosing—ranging from a classic
burger with french fries to a six ounce steak with
mashed potatoes and vegetables. The Applebee’s
dinner deal is perfect for a low-key date night
out without having to break the bank or an easy
dinner night with a friend or family member.
BEST EGG
SANDWICH
CJ’S COFFEE SHOP
225 N Long Beach Rd, Rockville Centre
(516) 766-9107 cjscoffeeshop.com
Long Islanders know that egg sandwiches are
the perfect way to start the day and CJ’s Coffee
Shop recognizes the demand for a fantastic
breakfast sandwich. From the classic bacon, egg
and cheese sandwich to the more hearty potato
and egg cheese sandwich–all presented on a
fresh roll, CJ’s has been serving up some of the
most unique and delicious combos in Rockville
Centre since 1979! CJ’s has also cemented its
status as the top egg sandwich spot in Long
Island for the better part of a decade.
BEST EMPANADA
ISLAND EMPANADA OF
RONKONKOMA
601 Portion Rd Ste 13, Ronkonkoma
(631) 617-6427 islandempanada.com
Who doesn’t love an empanada? Ronkonkoma’s
Island Empanada has mastered the art of the
empanada, and there isn’t a stuffing that they
won’t try, so there truly is an empanada out
there for everyone. If you want to go traditional,
Island Empanada has a number of beef
options to choose from. If you’re feeling more
adventurous, you can stuff your empanada with
shrimp, pork or bacon mac and cheese, just to
name a couple of options. Want an empanada
full of cheese? Island Empanada has it. With
their extensive menu of empanadas, it’s no
wonder that Island Empanada has become a fan
favorite among Long Islanders.
BEST FARM STAND
BRIERMERE FARMS
4414 Sound Ave, Riverhead
(631) 722-3931 briermere.com
There’s nothing quite like a farm stand where only
the freshest and most flavorful foods are available
in a home-like setting. Briermere Farms is a fruit
farm and bakery located on the North Fork of the
island. In addition to selling freshly grown fruits,
they also carry a generous selection of pies, bread,
muffins, cookies, cakes, jam, and jelly — also
conveniently made right on the farm from scratch.
Their items contain no pre-prepared ingredients
or fillings bought for use, which makes for a truly
homemade dessert experience!
BEST FISH MARKET
THE FISH STORE
836 Montauk Hwy, Bayport
(631) 472-3018 thefishstoreonline.com
Founded in 1978, The Fish Store provides
top-notch Fresh Fish, Live Lobsters, Dinners
To Go, Catering And More, along with great
customer service – a combination that can’t be
beat! Through their commitment, experience,
and expertise The Fish Store has established
a business relationship with customers that
will last a lifetime! Join them in their beautiful
restaurant. You can enjoy fresh cut fish cooked
to order for you daily, lobster dinners, clams
on the half shell, oysters on the half shell, and
much much more. They also serve wine and
local beer on tap including Blue Point Brewery
Seasonal beers. They regularly hold field trips
of their facility and feature everything from
demonstrations of fish cutting to viewing local
fresh products.
BEST FOOD TRUCK
BELL’S KITCHEN AND
SMOKEHOUSE FOOD TRUCK
(321) 460-2240 facebook.com/
bellskitchenandsmokehouse
Having a party and just want to enjoy it? Leave it
to Bells Kitchen and Smokehouse Food Truck to
cook, serve and clean up for you! All you have to
do is tell them what you want to be served! This
former Long Island-based barbecue food truck
has relocated its operation to Florida where
they’ll be serving up Long Island item favorites
including brisket pulled pork, St Louis style ribs
alligator, cajun chicken pasta and frog legs. Each
item is made to perfection and will have you
licking your fingers long after it’s gone.
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BEST FRENCH FRIES
ALL AMERICAN
HAMBURGER DRIVE-IN
4286 Merrick Rd, Massapequa
(516) 798-9574 allamericanhamburger.us
You can’t have a burger without fries—the
meal just wouldn’t be complete. Fortunately,
All American Hamburger Drive-In didn’t just
win the Best Burger on Long Island for its 11th
consecutive year, they have once again earned
the number-one spot for Best French Fries on
Long Island as well! Perfectly cooked with the
right amount of crispness and salt, their fries are
to-die-for. And not only is the food marvelous,
but the service is fast, making All American
Hamburger Drive-In the best place for an all-
American meal!
BEST FRENCH TOAST
BUTTERMILK’S KITCHEN
76 W Main St, Patchogue
(631) 654-MILK buttermilkskitchen.com
If your answer in the whole “Pancakes vs
Waffles” debate is to skip both of those and
go right for french toast, Buttermilk’s Kitchen
in Patchogue is the place for you. For over 25
years, Buttermilk’s Kitchen has strived to be
your home away from home. In addition to
their classic brioche french toast, Buttermilk’s
Kitchen puts a unique spin on their french toast
offerings. Their BFP french toast is topped with
bananas, peanut butter and fluff. The bananas
foster french toast is smothered in flambeed
bananas and whipped cream. The Smores french
toast? You guessed it — french toast stuffed
with fluff and chocolate, topped with crushed
up graham crackers, chocolate and toasted
marshmallows. Don’t forget to try their “Holy
Cannoli” french toast or their french toast bites.
BEST FRIED CHICKEN
ZORN’S OF BETHPAGE
4321 Hempstead Tpke, Bethpage
(516) 731-5500 zornsofbethpage.com
Nothing hits the spot quite like a decadent piece
of fried chicken, and Zorn’s of Bethpage delivers
on that and more. Their signature crispy golden
brown skinless Southern fried chicken is cooked
in a non-trans fat, cholesterol-free soybean oil
that’s guaranteed to be the freshest piece of fried
chicken you’ve ever tasted without an ounce of
the guilt that comes with consuming fatty foods.
Since 1945, Zorn’s has provided Long Islanders
with the highest quality poultry from the farm
to the kitchen and continue to create the same
blend of spices from yesteryear. Whether you’re
a sucker for a drumstick, craving a chicken
breast or can’t seem to take your hands off the
wings, Zorn’s provides an atmosphere that’ll
make you feel right at home!
BEST FROZEN
YOGURT
FUSION YOGURT AND BOWLS
(FORMERLY SWIRLS AND
TWIRLS OF WEST ISLIP)
494 Union Blvd, West Islip
(631) 661-0010 swirlsandtwirlsusa.com
Whip up your frozen concoction at Fusion
Yogurt and Bowls, the best place to go for fro-yo
on Long Island. Fusion Yogurt and Bowls is no
“vanilla” frozen yogurt shop; they carry exciting
flavors that include everything from birthday
cake batter and cinnamon roll and cotton candy
and gingerbread cookie. All options are low fat,
fat free or gluten free, so you can indulge while
being kind to your waistline. Don’t forget to
load up your creation with sweet toppings like
gummy words, berries or chocolate. With more
than 24 premium flavors on tap and more than
50 toppings to choose from, you’ll never have a
lack of choice. Grab a cup and get swirling!
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