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2021 FOOD BESTOFLONGISLAND.COM WINNERS GUIDE BETHPAGE BEST OF LONG ISLAND 2021 29 BEST AÇAÍ BOWLS BLONDIE’S BAKE SHOP 90A Washington Dr, Centerport (631) 424-4545 blondiesbakeshop.com Despite its name and the fact that most of its menu is made up of baked treats, Blondie’s Bake Shop’s customers have figured out it also just happens to serve up the best Acai bowls on Long Island. The bottom of its online menu points out that Acai, dragon fruit and smoothie bowls are blended all day. Acai bowl options include the Banana Blondie Bowl, Berry Blondie Bowl and Strawberry Banana Blondie Bowl, each featuring Acai blended with ingredients including fresh fruit, almond milk and granola. Each of them makes for a healthy snack or meal. Make room – or take home – one of the many tempting desserts! BEST AÇAÍ BOWLS SOBOL - SAYVILLE 153 Main St, Sayville (631) 333-1922 www.mysobol.com SoBol is a community driven healthy hangout spot that showed up in various towns throughout Long Island in 2014. Since then, it has won over the favor of the people by serving good food that is good for you! SoBol takes pride in its awardwinning Açaí Bowls which are made fresh each day. SoBol can accommodate many allergies and is looking out for the wellbeing of its customers. It aims to offer an inexpensive, healthy meal to people who want to feel good about what they choose to consume. SoBol does not use any ice, powder or syrup in their beautiful dishes, but rather focuses on raw and organic ingredients packed with necessary nutrients that your body desires. For a bowl of the best açaí in Long Island, visit SoBol! BEST APPETIZER APPLEBEE’S Multiple Locations applebees.com It’s not always that an appetizer steals the show from a main course, but Applebee’s awesome appetizers selection does just that. Applebee’s has all your classic appetizers, including buffalo chicken wings, spinach and artichoke dip with chips, chicken or steak quesadillas, crunchy onion rings, mozzarella sticks, and more — all at great prices. If you have a hard time choosing, don’t sweat it, you can always go with its customizable Classic Combo, for a little of all the classic apps you love. Seriously, sometimes your whole meal is made with the appetizers alone! Whether you’re out for a quick drink with a friend or looking for a full on meal with your family, Applebee’s is always a reliable choice. BEST APPETIZER BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN RESTAURANT & CATERERS - CARLE PLACE 59 Old Country Rd, Carle Place (516) 742-3354 www.bensdeli.net Nothing starts a meal quite like a great appetizer. Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen & Caterers in Carle Place has a huge list of appetizers that will surely please any guest. Two of Ben’s OG appetizers are the “Unique Chicken Fricassee,” mini meatballs served in brown gravy, and “Stuffed Cabbage Hongroise,” a cabbage roll filled with lean ground beef, a little rice and its special seasonings, in a sauce that cries out for rye. Ben’s also cooks up hush puppies, fried kreplach, beef tongue polonaise (if you’re feeling adventurous) and homemade stuffed derma, just to name a few of its delicious offerings. And of course, the eatery also serves up scruptious chicken tenders for those who want to play it safe with a classic dish! BEST BACON MENU ITEM COFFEE BOOTHS 226 Middle Country Rd, Selden (631) 846-1966 www.instagram.com/ coffeebooths_menu Coffee drinkers take their caffeine intake very seriously which is why most coffee shops have a cult-like following. Coffee Booths in Selden understands this which is why they only serve hand roasted coffee beans from Greenport and refuse to use any commercial syrups. Coffee Booths flavored coffees are made with real ingredients such as creamy caramel and rich belgian chocolate. But the small shop doesn’t stop there, they offer muffins which are all store baked from original recipes and even offer a breakfast biscuit. The breakfast biscuit is stuffed with everything you need to get your morning off to a great start: egg, cheese and bacon. Simple yet effective! BEST BAGELS BAGEL BOSS Multiple Locations (516) 243-8928 www.bagelboss.com While the infamous Bagel Boss guy catapulted it into nation-wide fame, this shop has built a stellar reputation as the top bagel place on Long Island over the last 50 years. In a region where no one compromises on their bagels, Bagel Boss truly lives up to its name, pleasing even the most discerning palates. Whether you’re craving sesame, egg, poppy and plain — or just everything to make it easy — your eyes will surely wander from basket to basket upon walking into one of its stores. Its team is also happy to bring its doughy delights to your next corporate meeting, luncheon or any other occasion with their local delivery and catering services. Have it with cream cheese, have it with lox — at Bagel Boss, it starts with a bagel and ends with brilliance! BEST BAKERY FRONT STREET BAKERY 51 Front St, Rockville Centre (516) 766-1199 www.frontstreetbakery. com The sweet side of Long Island celebrations for the past 50 years may have had a delectable delight from this old-fashioned, family-run bakery responsible for creating beautiful and delicious cakes, pastries, and bread. The donuts are phenomenal here and so are the gourmet desserts that look and taste phenomenal. From delectable rectangle cheesecake to the Island’s best crumb cake you will hear about these when you mention Front Street Bakery. The crumb you should know by now has been taken across the U.S. and overseas. Everything that comes out of the Front Street oven is made with love. The staff is always friendly, helpful, and courteous and everybody who goes in is treated like they are a neighbor, friend, or part of the family. BEST BINGE-WATCHING SNACK THE CHOCOLATE DUCK 310 Main St, Farmingdale (516) 249-0887 www.chocolateduck.com When you’re going in for the long haul on a Netflix or Hulu marathon, you’re going to need a good snack to munch on along the way. For chocolate lovers, the Chocolate Duck has a variety of delectable treats that will put a sweet spin on your binge-watching marathon. The shop has tons of chocolate snacks to enjoy, including chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate covered Oreo cookies, different varieties of chocolate covered pretzels, hot cocoa bombs and so much more. All of the offerings at the Chocolate Duck are perfect for sharing during your binge-watching, but you definitely won’t want to after you take your first bite. BEST BREAKFAST MAUREEN’S KITCHEN 108 Terry Rd, Smithtown (631) 360-9227 www.facebook.com/ Maureens-Kitchen Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you want to start the day off right, you need to grab a plate at Maureen’s Kitchen in Smithtown. Maureen’s breakfast options are guaranteed to start your day on a bright note. Each day, the restaurant features breakfast specials, including options for pancakes, omelettes and french toast, that will tantalize your taste buds and give you the energy you need to start the day. If you’re a fan of the classics, Maureen’s has got you covered. They have options for eggs, omelettes, sides and more to give you a well-rounded meal that will keep you going. BEST BRUNCH MAUREEN’S KITCHEN 108 Terry Rd, Smithtown (631) 360-9227 www.facebook.com/ Maureens-Kitchen Brunch, anyone? If you’re looking for a great place to have weekend brunch with your friends or want some takeout to enjoy brunch at home, swing by Maureen’s Kitchen. From french toast and pancakes to omelettes and sandwiches, Maureen’s has got something to satisfy any brunch goer. For egg-lovers, the restaurant has a variety of options to choose from, including multiple kinds of omelettes, cornbeef hash, and the dinosaur egg - three egg whites with one yolk over easy - not to mention the delicious egg sandwiches that are a Long Island staple. You can round out your meal with any of the classic and delicious sides that Maureen’s has on the menu. BEST BURGER ALL AMERICAN HAMBURGER DRIVE-IN 4286 Merrick Rd, Massapequa (516) 798-9574 www. allamericanhamburgerli.com The All American Hamburger Drive-In continues to sweep the competition in the Best Burger category. Since 1963, the widelyknown eatery been providing customers in Massapequa and beyond with the most delectable, mouthwatering burgers on the island. “Incredible”, “cooked to a perfect medium” and “best on the planet” are just some of the phrases dedicated patrons use to describe them. 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