Aldo's Cafe

PHOTOS BY DAVID KORCHINFollow your nose or the signs of smoke billowing down Front Street to the home of Aldo’s Cafe. Aldo Maiorana, a Sicilian born Frenchman, first opened on the North Fork back in 1986 and has been roasting his own coffees ever since. Add his famous scones and biscotti to the mix and all we can say is..."heaven". The place is coffee house authentic down to the last drop with The San Franciscan roaster in the front window and mounds of burlap bags of coffee beans in the back. Can't live without Aldo's? Go to Aldo's website for your very own stash of coffee beans, scones and biscotti delivered right to your door.

MAP IT >

105 Front Street | Greenport | 631.477.6300 | Aldos

Vine Street Cafe

PHOTOS VIA VINE STREET CAFEA pleasant 5 minute ferry ride lands you on the oh so charming Shelter Island. Then another 5 minute drive takes you to the ever so charming Vine Street Cafe. With its simple, farm chic decor and its "pick anything its amazing" menu, makes this worthy of crossing a channel for. So really, try it all and let me know what you think.

MAP IT >
41 South Ferry Road | Shelter Island | 631.749.3210 | Vine Street Cafe

Noah's

PHOTO BY JONI RENTZA great new addition to Greenport that comes with delectable bit-sized portions. Since everything is so delicious on the menu it's a good thing chef Noah Schwartz decided on a tapas style menu. Go ahead, try a little bit of everything. Our favorites: the Crispy Tasmanian Red Crab Tacos, Gorgonzola Rosemary French Fries, Pulled Duck with Polenta, Warm Lobster Roll, Grilled Skirt Steak. And the Oysters, yum-me!

MAP IT >

136 Front Street | Greenport | 631.477.6720 | noah's

Love Lane Kitchen

PHOTO BY DAVID KORCHINWhite tile, wainscoting, a communal farm table, rotating art shows, not to mention the great tasting food, are what make this spot one of our favorites. Come for the freshly roasted, freshly brewed coffee, steel cut oatmeal or scones in the morning. The Lobster Roll, Fish Taco or Cuban sandwich for lunch. And for dinner it's BYOB. Bring a bottle of local and there's no corkage fee.

GOOD TO KNOW Reservations are recommended for dinner

MAP IT >

240 Love Lane | Mattituck | 631.298.8989 | lovelanekitchen.com

Update on 2011-02-27 18:06 by Joni Rentz

UPDATE: LLK now has a rather extensive wine list so there is no longer a waiver on corkage fees for local wines brought in.

Drossos

PHOTO BY DAVID KORCHINIf you're craving buckets of chicken, hot dogs, soft serve and root beer floats then Drossos is the place. Step back in time 'cause what all began in the 1950's still continues at this motel, snack bar, miniature golf combo.

MAP IT >

69125 Main Rd (Route 25) | Greenport | 631.477.1334 | drossosmotel.com