BEST COFFEE HOUSE
COFFEE BOOTHS
22 Sherry Ln., Selden
516-724-4480 facebook.com/Coffeebooths
Coffee Booths is a must-go for coffee house
lovers. The coffee shop is cozy and kid-friendly,
so the whole family can enjoy the experience.
Not only is there delicious coffee and pastries,
but also comfort food. The menu is affordable
and unique, with various stuffed biscuits, such
as corned beef hash or spinach, egg whites and
feta, as well as stuffed pockets, such as Havarti
cheese with black forest ham or chicken, pesto,
and mozzarella. The extensive list of lattes gives
you the opportunity to fuse your favorite tastes
with coffee. There is also fresh fruit iced tea,
hot chocolate, and homemade lemon-limeade!
Service is quick, so you can have your food and
beverage in hand as soon as possible to enjoy the
coffee shop vibes.
BEST CUP OF COFFEE
COFFEE BOOTHS
226 Middle Country Rd., Selden
631-846-1966 facebook.com/Coffeebooths
Coffee Booths is the best place to get a cup of
coffee, or really, coffee any which way you want it.
The coffee shop has an extensive list of hot or iced
specialty lattes, using unique and favorable flavor
profiles, such as Jr. Mint, spicy dark chocolate,
Ghirardelli classic white chocolate, salted
caramel, and Nutella. And there are no artificial
syrups used! Coffee Booths even has a flavor of
the month, adding another option to the already
wild menu. The premium specialty lattes are
made with homemade butter cookies, espresso,
and other fun ingredients, like s’mores, Pop-tarts,
Rice Crispy treats, cinnamon buns, and even
black and white cookies. There are also the classic
cappuccinos, espressos, americanos, macchiatos,
flat whites, and plain lattes, made with Aldo’s
Orient espresso, roasted weekly in Greenport.
BEST CUPCAKE
FRONT STREET BAKERY
51 Front St., Rockville Centre
516-766-1199 frontstreetbakery.com
Front Street Bakery, located in Rockville Centre,
is known for many things, including the Dot
Cookies and the Danish Crumb Cake, but one
should not leave this bakery without trying the
cupcakes. Though, picking a cupcake may be a
challenge because there are so many choices,
including holiday themes, strawberry shortcake,
Nutella, Oreo, devil dog, Boston creme, red
velvet, gender reveal cupcakes, peanut butter
and jelly, cannoli cream, berries and creme,
raspberry chocolate mousse, lemon coconut, and
much more. What makes these cupcakes special
is not only the plethora of choices, but also the
delicious frosting inside the cupcake, making a
truly delectable cupcake inside and out.
BEST DELICATESSEN
GREENWAY DELI
110 Broadway, Greenlawn
631-754-9574 greenwaydeli.com
What makes Greenway Deli the best delicatessen
on Long Island? For starters, the freshness
of its ingredients cannot be beat. When you
grab an egg sandwich or a lunch special from
Greenway Deli, you know that bread is freshly
homemade to perfection and that the best cold
cuts are being used. Greenway Deli also makes
its soups and salads in house for a completely
fresh meal any day of the week. Locals love
grabbing breakfast and some groceries there or
ordering from the extensive catering menu when
they have company over. Greenway also offers
pickup and delivery. So stop on by and see why
Greenway Deli is loved by so many on the island.
BEST DESSERT PLACE
LINDENHURST DINER
195 E. Montauk Hwy, Lindenhurst
631-991-8600 lindenhurstdiner.com
Long Island has no shortage of places to get
dessert. It also has no shortage of diners, which
are known for their vast arrays of cakes, pies,
cookies, puddings, and other desserts to satisfy
your sweet tooth. That’s why it should come as
no surprise that one of the top diners on Long
Island, Lindenhurst Diner, offers desserts that
are so delicious, you’ll be convinced they’re
straight out of the pages of your favorite
children’s book. Try their assorted New York
cheesecake cakes, chocolate mousse cake, crazy
milkshakes, and vegan desserts by Sweet soul
just to name a few!
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. The diner has recently expanded its
menu by incorporating an extensive vegan
menu. The diner also offers a popular prix
fixe menu which includes soup, salad, entree,
a beverage & dessert. House Tortellini, Steak
Frites, Mixed Grill and Chicken Francaise are
some of the crowd pleasers. You don’t have to
travel very far in order to take advantage of the
best dinner deal on the island. They also offer
Chicken Night & Pasta Nights!
BEST EGG
SANDWICH
DRUTHERS COFFEE
1113 North Country Rd., Building 5, Stony
Brook
631-364-9667 druthers.coffee
The Druthers Egg Sandwich is a staple item
at this Stony Brook coffee shop. Launching
the food menu in 2020, Druthers Coffee was
particularly proud of their egg sandwich. The
eggs, locally produced from Raleighs Poultry
Farm, are topped with smoked cheddar, crispy
shallots, and Calabrian chili aioli. All this
deliciousness is placed on an everything bagel
from Black Seed Bagels in Brooklyn. Regulars
have called the Druthers Egg Sandwich “crazy
good” and “the best egg sandwich you can find
on Long Island.”
BEST EMPANADA
ISLAND EMPANADA
Multiple Locations
631-617-6427 islandempanada.com
Empanadas are delicious, convenient, handheld
snacks that can be found in many different
places across the world. And on Long Island,
there’s no better place to grab one than at
Island Empanada. This Latin American eatery
has many different kinds of tasty empanadas
to choose from. You can go with a vegetarian
option, or you can get meat-filled ones. The
menu even includes seafood and dessert
empanadas. With so many great choices, it’s no
wonder that they’re always busy! Long Islanders
just can’t resist this inexpensive, on-the-go
meal. Island Empanada has several locations in
Nassau and Suffolk, as well as a food truck.
BEST FARM STAND
BRIERMERE FARMS
4414 Sound Ave., Riverhead
631-722-3931 briermere.com
One of the advantages of living on Long Island
is the farm stands like Briermere Farms that we
can look forward to visiting when spring arrives.
It’s no surprise that this combination fruit farm
and bakery on the North Fork has been voted
Best Farm Stand on Long Island again. After all,
customers just love the breads, cakes, cookies,
jams, jellies, and muffins made from scratch on
the farm. There are no pre-prepared ingredients
or fillings used and most of the fresh fruit used
by its bakery are grown on the farm. If you can’t
wait until spring for one of the farm’s jams and
jellies or its apple butter, honey, or syrup, place
an order on its website to be delivered right to
your door!
BEST FISH MARKET
THE FISH STORE - BAYPORT
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. Combine all the shop’s great
food options with excellent customer service
and this combination motivates customers to
consistently come back for more. Through their
commitment to excellence, the team at The
Fish Store has established a relationship with
customers that will last a lifetime. Joining them
in their beautiful restaurant is a treat, where you
can enjoy fresh cut fish prepared daily, clams
and oysters on the half shell, lobster dinners,
and much more. They also serve wine and local
beer on tap, including Blue Point Brewery’s
seasonal beers. The Fish Store regularly holds
tours of the facility, featuring everything from
demonstrations of fish cutting to viewing local
fresh products.
BEST FOOD TRUCK
GREEN STREET FOOD TRUCK
23 Harbor Ln., Levittown
516-754-0075 greenstreetfoodtruck.com
Green Street Food Truck is New York’s first
vegan and gluten-free food truck, and the menu
items are simply delicious, whether you are an
omnivore or vegetarian. Customers can find
smoothies, appetizers, desserts, bowls, and tacos
here. The truck is so popular that fans can text
a number to find out where the truck will be
next and what the specials of the day are, as well
as the latest updates. Don’t feel like hailing the
truck? No problem. You can simply check out
the new storefront in Levittown. Long Islanders
especially love Green Street Food Truck for its
healthy and dietary friendly options.
BEST FRENCH FRIES
ALL AMERICAN
HAMBURGER DRIVE-IN
4286 Merrick Rd., Massapequa
516-798-9574 allamericanhamburger.us
Forget McDonald’s. Any true Long Islander
knows that the absolute best french fries can be
found right on Sunrise Highway in Massapequa
at All American Hamburger Drive-In. The
beloved take-out fast food joint has dominated
in this category for 13 consecutive years now, as
there is truly no beating the perfection of these
fries. With just the right amount of crunch and
grease, it’s impossible not to savor every order
of All American french fries, as they are always
cooked to perfection, and you’ll never get a bad
batch. They pair perfectly with everything on
the menu, from the hot dogs and hamburgers
to the fish filet and butterfly shrimp. Rumor has
it that they’re delicious for dipping right in the
delicious milkshakes, too. For the best french fry
fix on Long Island, All-American is always the
place to be.
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BEST FRENCH TOAST
CJ’S COFFEE SHOP
225 N Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre
516-766-9107 cjscoffeeshop.com
CJ’s Coffee Shop is a family restaurant with
home-cooked French toast, the perfect addition
to anything off of CJ’s extensive menu. Coffee
or tea is included! Choose from two, three, or
four slices of classic French toast with ham,
bacon, sausage, or turkey sausage on the side.
Do you have a sweet tooth at your table? Have
them try three slices with banana, strawberry,
and whipped cream. Any banana lovers? Try the
banana nut French toast, grilled to perfection. At
some point, everyone should try CJ’s cinnamon
bun French toast, grilled from a sliced cinnamon
bun! Woke up late? Breakfast is served all day,
made to order, in CJ’s old-school luncheonette
with a counter, stools, and memorabilia to look
at.
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. Its signature crispy
golden brown skinless Southern fried chicken is
cooked in a non-trans fat, cholesterol-free 100%
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 1940, Zorn’s has provided
Long Islanders with the highest quality poultry
from the farm to the kitchen and continues 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 of Bethpage provides
an atmosphere that’ll make you feel right at
home!
BEST FROZEN
YOGURT
PORT JEFFERSON ICE
CREAM CAFÉ
30 Chandler Sq., Port Jefferson
631-384-2282 facebook.com/
pjIceCreamCafe
Port Jefferson Ice Cream Café offers the most
delicious frozen yogurt found anywhere on all
of Long Island. With more than 20 rotating
flavors, you’ll find something delicious to meet
your tastes. It has been serving some of the
most innovative flavors of delicious frozen
yogurt and ice cream treats on Long Island.
Next time you’re craving a sweet treat, skip
the boring chain store and head straight to the
creative Port Jefferson Ice Cream Café instead.
Not only will you get the best frozen yogurt on
Long Island, but you’ll also get an authentic ice
cream experience that keeps customers coming
back again and again! It tastes as beautiful as
downtown Port Jeff looks!
BEST GLUTEN
FREE MENU
BLISS PASTRIES
8 Wedgewood Dr., Dix Hills
917-972-0377 blisspastries.com
Diners looking for gluten-free delicacies will
find a wide array of delicious, freshly-baked
pastries that cater to any gluten-related allergy
at Bliss Pastries. The story of Bliss Pastries is
a personal one for the owner, Stacy Malinow,
whose daughter was diagnosed with celiac
disease in 2005. Disappointed with a dearth of
gluten-free options on the market, she baked
and perfected recipes and turned her solution
for her daughter’s dietary needs into a safe
haven for gluten-free patrons pining for tasty
brownies, cakes, and muffins. Perhaps, the
biggest compliment, according to Malinow on
the bakery’s website, is that “most people say
they can’t tell that my desserts are gluten free.”
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