Best Cheesesteak Beyond Philly 168 Montauk Hwy., Blue Point. 631-868-3896. beyondphillysteaks.com Forget driving to the city of brotherly love to enjoy a mouth-watering, fully loaded cheesesteak, the loving staff at Beyond Philly (all Long Islanders) has brought this American classic home to Blue Point, and takes great pride in making them fresh, every day, for you! Try “Arn’s”—slathered with pepper jack, onions, peppers, horseradish mayo, and Lea & Perrins worcestershire sauce—or perhaps the whiz-onions-peppers-tornado potato heaped “Tornado In Philly.” Each cheesesteak from Beyond Philly is a messy, edible masterpiece! Best Chinese Take- Out Jen’s Chinese Food & Catering . 1336 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa. 516-541-6148. jenschinesefood.com Inspired by authentic family recipes, Jen’s fuses organic freshness and bold Chinese flavors to create the most irresistible Chinese take-out on Long Island! It’s not just the unbelievably fresh ingredients that skyrocketed Jen’s The Best on Long Island, however. It’s the woman herself, who boasts that each and every morsel is “Made With Love.” Jen’s smile is infectious, and her food is quite simply The Best! Best Choco latier Wild Lizzy’s Bethpage. 516-681-6397. wildlizzys.com Forged from saltine crackers, layered with rich toffee, and topped with decadent chocolate, Wild Lizzy’s Saltine Cookie Bark has taken Long Island by storm! Voters just can’t get enough of these scrumptious choco creations, whether it’s their almond-encrusted Good Ole Original, Razzy Raspberry, Salty Caramel Mocha (wow), or any other of Wild Lizzy’s wildly irresistible flavors! Best Coffee Ho use Roast Cofee & Tea Trading Company 41 E. Main St., Patchogue. 631-627-3966. roast.coffee The aroma of fresh-roasted coffee beans from all over the world greets you upon entering. Your ears are quickly filled with the sound of music- -whether it’s from one of the barista’s iPods or live performers. Smiles from employees and fellow patrons brighten your day. Roast Coffee is everything you know and love about a quality coffee house, and so much more! Best Cup of Coffee CJ’s Cofee Shop 225 N. Long Beach Rd.., Rockville Centre. 516-766-9107.cjscoffeeshop.com When Long Islanders want a warm, healing cup of coffee and don’t want the blandness of the big chains, they head to CJ’s. That’s because they know that accompanying that steaming java will be some great conversation and a few smiles. (Perhaps even some breakfast--hey it’s hard to resist!) At CJ’s, a multiple winner in this year’s Best Of competition, quality and comfort are guaranteed. National Dunkin Donuts Multiple Locations. dunkindonuts.com That first sip of java in the morning sets the tone for everything else to come later that day. At Dunkin Donuts, there’s always a fresh pot of coffee ready just for you, along with a whole lot of dunking options! Perhaps that’s why Long Islanders resoundingly choose Dunkin The Best national coffee shop around to satisfy their caffeine craves and start each day off on a fantastic foot! Best Delicatessen Seaqua Delicatessen & Caterers 4250 Jerusalem Ave., Massapequa. 516-799-5600. seaquadeli.com Bagels, salads, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, hot plates—whatever you crave, Seaqua has got. This gem of a deli has been serving the very finest breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack options since 1983, when father-son team Bob and Pat Spates decided to open shop. Seaqua’s breakfast sandwiches are legendary, as evident from the hordes of hungry Long Islanders who visit every single weekend. With so many options and such fantastic service, not to mention a sister location in St. James, it’s no wonder why so many crown Seaqua The Best, year after year! Best Dessert Place Front Street Bakery 51 Front St., Rockville Centre. 516-766-1199. frontstreetbakery.com Cookies, muffins, cakes, platters or gift baskets—Front Street Bakery consistently tops the Best Of LI categories year after year due to their supreme dedication to the craft, and art, or baking. It’s a love and attention to quality that’s in their blood. Front Street Bakery’s team of master creators spans three generations and boasts more than 60 years of experience! Whatever dessert you order, this listing once again recognizes Front Street Bakery’s incredible baked goods as The Best! Best Dinner Deal Storyville American Table, Four-Play 43 Greene St.,Huntington. 631-351-3446. storyvilleamericantable.com Named for an old, infamous section of New Orleans where various vices ruled the day, Storyville brings the flavor and spirit of NOLA to Long Island, and whether it’s their incredible Mardi Gras Price Fixe”--offering three courses for $30.95--or popular “Four-Play”--four courses with four choices for $27.95--they’ll be plenty of fantastic eats and vibes to go around! Best Egg Sandwich CJ’s Cofee Shop 225 N. Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre. 516-766-9107. cjscoffeeshop.com Scrambled, fried or perhaps even over-easy, CJ’s Coffee Shop makes a mean egg sandwich that has been praised by Long Islanders throughout both counties and the region. Bacon, can I get some bacon and sausage on there? Cheese? Ketchup!? Of course! No matter how you prefer this morning staple, CJ’s ensures it’s absolutely perfect, each and every time! Best Farm Stand Briermere Farms 4414 Sound Ave., Riverhead. 631-722-3931. briermere.com Long Islanders sure love their fresh produce, and nowhere else on Long Island is it fresher and more colorful than at Briermere Farms, home to not only their sought-after, freshly baked, fruit-filled pies but their vast selection of fresh farm jams and jellies. Stop in for a visit near Christmas time and you’ll see for yourself that the place is packed and those fruit pies are snatched and gobbled up nearly as fast as they’re baked! Best Fish Market The Fish Store 836 Montauk Hwy., Bayport. 631-472-3018. thefishstoreonline.com To be crowned The Best fish market on Long Island, a few things are guaranteed: Its inventory must be fresh, and varied. Its staff must be knowledgeable. It must offer exceptional customer service, to the point where customers become like family. The Fish Store meets all these criteria, in spades, and much more. Family owned and operated, this special shop has been providing Long Islanders with the freshest fish and most insightful fish-related tips since its founding in 1978. High-quality fresh fish, live lobsters, catering, dinners to go, and so much more, The Fish Store maintains a tradition of excellence that resonates with voters, loud and clear! Ahoy! Best French Fries All American Hamburger Drive-In 4286 Merrick Rd., Massapequa. 516-798-9574. allamericanhamburger.us All American Drive-In’s fries are to die for. There, we said it. Crispy yet tender, tasty and satisfying, they are the perfect accompaniment to any other item on the menu—burger, hot dog, fish fillet, or knish—and also make for a decent meal on their own! It is impossible to eat just one, nor would you want to! Yummy! Best Fried Chicken Zorn’s Multiple Locations. zornsonline.com With more than 75 years and four generations of chicken and turkey perfection to its name, Zorn’s is truly a Long Island institution. Family owned and operated to this day, Zorn’s is proud of its truly exceptional fried chicken (as well as many other amazing items on its menu), and the popular bird remains a must-eat selection for countless families across both Suffolk and Nassau. Plump, juicy, and absolutely loaded with flavor, it’s still prepared with the Zorn’s timetested special recipe of love spices. One bite tells you, loud and clear, that this is not your average fried chicken! At Zorn’s, providing fresh, highquality food and friendly, meaningful customer service to members of its extended family—all of Long Island—is priority number-one! Best Frozen Yogurt Berry Good Frozen Yogurt Cafe 14 E. Main St., Patchogue. 631-289-1700. berrygoodfrozenyogurtcafe.com Offering 21 flavors of creamy, delicious selfserve frozen yogurt and nearly 70 toppings to choose from, Long Islanders know that Berry Good Yogurt Cafe is the spot for that healthy, digestion-friendly treat. The largest frozen yogurt cafe around, Berry Good features a rotating array of flavors and is devoted to quality, assuring each generous helping is replete with live, active yogurt cultures to soothe your mind, body and spirit! Best Gluten Free Menu The Bare Naked Bakery & Cafe 2572 Merrick Rd., Bellmore. 516-809-7370. barenakedbakery.com This self-declared “Disney World For Celiacs” is New York’s first 100-percent gluten and nut-free bakery and offers everything from bagels, breads and cakes to salads, soups, paninis, pizza and veggie burgers, as well as full vegan, holiday, and catering menus. Whether you’re sensitive to gluten or not, The Bare Naked Bakery is a terrific spot for every meal! Best Gourmet Food Store Fairway Market Multiple Locations. fairwaymarket.com When you think “gourmet,” you think “quality,” and that’s exactly what countless Long Islanders declared by voting Fairway Market The Best gourmet food store on Long Island. Whether it’s their endless selection of fresh produce or their top-notch meats, cheeses and coffee (never forget about the coffee), Fairway Market brings a level of excellence and expertise to this category that is near-impossible to resist. 30 BETHPAGE BEST OF L.I. 2016 WINNERS GUIDE /// BESTOF.LONGISLANDPRESS.com
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