Best Lunch Deal
CJ’s Coffee Shop
225 N. Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre.
516-766-9107. cjscoffeeshop.com
Since 1979, C.J.’s Coffee Shop has been doing
more than just providing delicious cups of coffee
to Long Islanders; they’ve also been offering
the best lunch deals. From $6 burgers to $8.50
“Blue Plate Specials,” C.J.’s allows you to enjoy
a satisfying and scrumptious lunch without
having to spend all of your money. It’s no
wonder why they’ve been voted the Best Lunch
Deal on Long Island in this highly competitive
category for the third year in a row!
Best
Luncheonette
CJ’s Coffee Shop
225 N. Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre.
516-766-9107. cjscoffeeshop.com
It can be difficult to find a go-to luncheonette
that offers high-quality food at an affordable
price from people who really enjoy what they’re
doing and want to make your day better. Well, it
can be difficult if you have never heard of C.J.’s
Coffee Shop in Rockville Centre. For more than
35 years, C.J.’s has been inviting Long Islanders
to spend lunch with them. Chow down on a
pizza or veggie burger. Enjoy a chicken or tuna
salad. Whatever you choose, your taste buds will
be thanking you!
Best Macaroni
and Cheese
Delicious Moments Caterers
792 Merrick Rd., Baldwin. 516-594-1349.
icater4u.com
Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort
food. With every bite, you are both happy to
be indulging in such a meal and sad that you
are one step closer to finishing it. While there
are many ways to make macaroni and cheese,
not everyone has mastered the art of doing so.
Delicious Moments Caterers, however, is on
an entirely different level than everyone else,
offering creamy, delicious macaroni and cheese
that will leave you wanting more. It’s no wonder
why they’ve been voted the Best Macaroni and
Cheese on Long Island for the second year in
a row!
Best Meatball
Vito’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
91 Forest Ave., Glen Cove. 516-759-1366.
vitospizzany.com
Making the perfect meatball is an art that
requires a lot of practice and precision. Though
difficult to achieve, it is possible. Just look at
Vito’s Ristorante & Pizzeria. From a classic
spaghetti and meatballs dish to meatball
parmigiana, this Italian restaurant knows
meatballs. Stop in today and see for yourself—
you’ll be thanking us after you do, and planning
your next trip to Vito’s so you can try another
scrumptious meal!
Best Mussels
Fattusco’s Gourmet Pizza
1019 Fort Salonga Rd., Northport.
631-651-9777. fattuscos.com
Although Fattusco’s Gourmet Pizza offers a wide
selection of delightfully delicious Italian dishes,
including pizza (of course!), baked ravioli, and
lasagna, the mussels in their zuppa di pesce are
absolutely divine. Cooked with a whole lot of
love and precision, seafood lovers will rejoice
with every bite, leave with full bellies, smiles
on their faces, and plans to return as soon as
possible. Also the winner of the Best Jarred
Pasta Sauce on Long Island, Fattusco’s has
proved it is the go-to place for authentic Italian
mussels, too!
Best Nachos
Del Fuego - North
429 N. Country Rd., Saint James.
631-963-6900. delfuegorestaurant.com
Imagine a plate of crunchy tortilla chips
smothered in melted Mexican cheese, spicy
jalapeños, tasty guacamole, homemade chili,
and other mouthwatering items served to you in
a fun, festive atmosphere with great company.
Sounds pretty awesome, right? Well, that’s what
you get when you order Duel Fuego North’s
nachos in Saint James. It’s easy to see why this
extraordinary establishment has earned the
number-one spot in this highly competitive
category for the third straight year!
Best Off Premise
Caterer
Delicious Moments Caterers
792 Merrick Rd., Baldwin. 516-594-1349.
icater4u.com
Delicious Moments has worked tirelessly to
make a name for itself in the catering industry,
serving residents of Long Island since 1995. And
the staff’s hard work and dedication continues
to pay off, as 2017 marks the fourth year in
a row that this impressive catering company
and party planner has been voted the very Best
Off-Premise Caterer on Long Island! Not only is
the food exquisite (we recommend the mac and
cheese!), but the service is absolutely incredible.
Delicious Moments will surely make your event
as enjoyable and memorable as possible for you
and all your guests!
Best Organic
Eatery
Wild Side Organic Bistro &
Bar
1551 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale.
631-791-1800. wildside-cafe.com
Wild Side Organic Bistro & Bar prides itself in
providing its customers with organic, 100%
non-GMO food. From local organic produce
and organic lamb and chicken to grass-fed beef
and organic rice, Wild Side Organic Bistro &
Bar is helping make Long Islanders a little bit
healthier. Plus, they also have vegan, vegetarian,
gluten-free, and dairy-free items on their menu.
Some delicious options include coconut lentil
stew, kale and black bean burger, and marinara
pizza—just to name a few!
Best Pancakes
CJ’s Coffee Shop
225 N. Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre.
516-766-9107. cjscoffeeshop.com
C.J.’s Coffee Shop is no stranger to this list,
as well as the top of numerous other Best Of
Long Island categories. Who wouldn’t want to
start their day eating a fluffy, perfectly cooked
pancake slathered in sweet maple syrup? You
are probably getting hungry just thinking about
it—don’t worry, we are too! At C.J.’s Coffee
Shop in Rockville Centre, you can enjoy a stack
of classic or chocolate-chip pancakes. And you
don’t just get pancakes with your meal! You will
have to make room for some of the amazing
sides that are included on your plate, too, such
as eggs, ham, and bacon. Yummy, yummy,
yummy!
Best Pastrami
Sandwich
Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen
Restaurant & Caterers
Multiple Locations. 800-344-BENS.
bensdeli.net
Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant &
Caterers continues to be the champion of the
pastrami sandwich on Long Island. With an
enthusiastic owner who is dedicated to creating
lifelong relationships with his customers and
high-quality fresh meat included on every
sandwich, Ben’s certainly stands out from the
crowd, and has been doing so for the last four
decades! Stop by today and enjoy a hot pastrami
sandwich served with your choice of whole
wheat or rye bread!
Best Pizza
Mario’s Pizza & Restaurant
655 Broadway, Massapequa.
516-797-1122. mariosmassapequa.com
When eating a slice of pizza with homemade
sauce, scrumptious cheese, and perfectly cooked
dough that has just the right amount of crunch,
it almost feels like you’ve been transported to
an Italian village without having stepped foot
on an airplane. Mario’s Pizzeria Restaurant in
Massapequa has been making customers feel
like that for more than 35 years. Family owned
and operated, Mario’s cooks the most delicious
Sicilian and round pies that can be topped
with pepperoni, mushrooms, black olives,
eggplant, and so much more! Plus, they even
accommodate to their gluten-free customers.
It’s no wonder they’ve been voted the Best Pizza
on Long Island for the second year in a row!
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Best Ribs
Storyville American Table
43 Green St., Huntington. 631-351-3446.
storyvilleamericantable.com
Storyville American Table offers slew of tasty
dishes, among these: jambalaya, barbecue
shrimp, veal grillades, and of course, baby back
ribs! Slow-smoked, braised, and then slathered
in one of their homemade barbecue sauces,
Storyville American Table’s ribs fall right off the
bone with an inconceivable amount of flavor
that will have you licking your fingers when
there’s nothing left on the plate! Combined with
a fun, upbeat atmosphere and personable staff,
this Huntington hot spot will surely become
your new favorite restaurant after just one visit!
Best Rice Ball
Mario’s Pizza & Restaurant
655 Broadway, Massapequa.
516-797-1122. mariosmassapequa.com
Who knew that something so small, but yet so
beautifully crafted could bring so much joy to
your life, particularly your taste buds? Mario’s
famous rice balls are a must when dining at the
Massapequa restaurant. Thoroughly packed
with rice and cheese and carefully cooked to
perfection, with just the right amount of flavor
and crispness, you won’t be able to get enough
of this amazing appetizer and will be sure to
order it every time you visit, which will be a lot!
Best Rice Pudd ing
Spiro’s Restaurant & Lounge
4 Patchogue Dr., Rocky Point.
631-744-4100. spiroslounge.com
Spiro’s Restaurant & Lounge doesn’t just make
rice pudding; they make the Best Rice Pudding
on Long Island! With a massive amount of
talent coming from the kitchen, as well as highquality
ingredients and incredible enthusiasm,
Spiro’s Restaurant & Lounge knows how to turn
a meal into an experience. Every bite gets you
closer and closer to dessert heaven, and you will
surely plan to come back for more upon your
very first bite!
Best Salad
Delicious Moments Caterers
792 Merrick Rd., Baldwin. 516-594-1349.
icater4u.com
For more than two decades, Delicious Moments
has been catering to Long Islanders, providing
exceptional meals with high-quality ingredients
and excellent customer service. And their
salads, in particular, are to-die-for. From Greek
and Caesar salads to macaroni and three-bean
salads, Delicious Moments offers a variety of
choices that will not only satisfy your taste
buds, but help make your event that much more
special. We can see why this isn’t their first time
on the top of this prestigious list!