Farm stands and farmer’s markets made a big comeback over the last year. They sprung up all over Long Island, and for good reason too. Fresh, local produce in not only delicious, but also better for the environment, so it’s a win-win situation for people and the planet. Particularly wonderful in the summer and early fall, farm stands will never go out of style, so this year make sure you pay a visit to the Best Farm Stand on Long Island to purchase all of your fruits and vegetables.
2024: Long Island Voted The Napolitano Family Farm Best Farm Stand!
The Napolitano Family Farm
1725 Brentwood Rd, Brentwood
(646) 709-7477 – napolitanofamilyfarm.com
Located at the Sisters of St. Joseph in Brentwood, the Napolitano Family Farm epitomizes the ideal local, community-centered agricultural venture. Founded by Dan and Gina Napolitano in 2018, this farm prioritizes “clean growing” practices, shunning the use of pesticides or chemicals. Long Islanders seeking top-notch fruits and veggies directly from the source need look no further. The dynamic duo established a Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, inviting individuals and families to invest in a share of the upcoming season’s harvest. By becoming members, participants enjoy a weekly bounty of fresh produce. Applications for the 2022 CSA membership are currently open on the farm’s website, connecting discerning consumers with the farm-to-table experience they crave.
2023: Long Islanders Voted Briermere Farms Best Farm Stand!
Briermere Farms
4414 Sound Ave, Riverhead
(631) 722-3931 – briermere.com
When fall rolls around, there’s only one farm that has it all, and that’s Briermere Farms in Riverhead. Briermere Farms is a seasonal fruit farm and bakery on the North Fork that is famous for their delicious pies, bread, muffins, cookies, cakes, jams, and jellies which are made from scratch on the premises. Most of the fresh fruit used in the bakery is grown right on location at the farm. Briermere Farms’ quaint white farmhouse and farmstand is easily recognizable as passersby drive down the road. It features a parking lot that is easy to pull into and the prices are reasonable. Aside from delicious foods, flowers and plants are typically available for purchase, too.
2022: Long Islanders Voted Briermere Farms Best Farm Stand!
Briermere Farms
4414 Sound Ave, Riverhead
(631) 722-3931 – briermerefarms.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!
2021: Long Islanders Voted Briermere Farms Best Farm Stand!
Briermere Farms
4414 Sound Ave, Riverhead
(631) 722-3931 – briermerefarms.com
One of the advantages of living on Long Island is we have farm stands like Briermere Farms 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 the 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 their jams and jellies or its apple butter, honey or syrup, place an order at its website to be delivered right to your door!
2020: Long Islanders Voted Briermere Farms Best Farm Stand!
Briermere Farms
4414 Sound Ave, Riverhead
(631) 722-3931 – briermere.com
There’s nothing quite like a farm stand where only the freshest and most flavorful foods are available in a home-like setting. Briermere Farms is a fruit farm and bakery located on the North Fork of the island. In addition to selling freshly grown fruits, they also carry a generous selection of pies, bread, muffins, cookies, cakes, jam, and jelly — also conveniently made right on the farm from scratch. Their items contain no pre-prepared ingredients or fillings bought for use, which makes for a truly homemade dessert experience!
2019: Long Islanders Voted Harbes Family Farmstand The Best Farm Stand!
Harbes Family Farmstand
715 Sound Ave., Mattituck
(631) 298-0800 – www.harbesfamilyfarm.com
The Harbes family has farmed on Long Island for 13 generations. When you visit their Mattituck Farmstand, you’ll experience centuries’ worth of caring and hard work. Fruit and vegetables don’t get fresher than the produce grown on the Harbes family’s North Fork farms. If the luscious tomatoes, peaches, apples, and melons make you hungry, try the roasted sweet corn, handmade apple cider donuts, and fresh-popped kettle corn. Even the bees work hard on the Harbes family farm–fresh honey is for sale alongside locally produced specialty treats. Save room for the homemade ice cream.
2018: Long Islanders Voted Harbes Family Farmstand The Best Farm Stand on Long Island!
Harbes Family Farmstand
715 Sound Ave
Mattituck NY 11952
(631) 298-0800 – www.HarbesFarm.com
The Harbes family has farmed on Long Island for 13 generations. When you visit their Mattituck Farmstand, you’ll experience centuries’ worth of caring and hard work. Fruit and vegetables don’t get fresher than the produce grown on the Harbes family’s North Fork farms. If the luscious tomatoes, peaches, apples, and melons make you hungry, try the roasted sweet corn, handmade apple cider donuts, and fresh-popped kettle corn. Even the bees work hard on the Harbes family farm–fresh honey is for sale alongside locally produced specialty treats. Save room for the homemade ice cream.
2017: Long Islanders Voted Briermere Farms Best Farm Stand on Long Island
Briermere Farms 4414 Sound Ave., Riverhead. 631-722-3931. briermere.com Since Briermere Farms has won this category for several years in a row, it’s no surprise that they take the top spot once again in 2017. Going to Briermere Farms is kind of like going home; besides offering freshly-grown produce, they also sell pies, jams and jellies, muffins, cookies, and cakes, which are all baked from scratch right on the farm. Just a small bite out of their raspberry peach pie or toast slathered with their strawberry jam, and you’ll be hooked. Stop in now and find out what your favorite dish is!
2016: Long Islanders Voted Briermere Farms Best Farm Stand on Long Island
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!
2015: Long Islanders Voted Briermere Farms Best Farm Stand on Long Island!
Briermere Farms 4414 Sound Ave., Riverhead. 631-722-3931. briermere.com Briermere Farms is to holiday pies on Long Island what Shoofly pie is to the Amish. It’s become part of the culture. Their pies—not to mention their bread, muffins, cookies, cakes, jam, and jelly—have gotten so popular that Long Islanders now have to elbow the day-tripping citiots out of the way to get their hands on this seasonal staple. Ooh, so good! These uber-fresh, delectable treats are just one of the many reasons why Long Islanders voted Briermere Farms the absolute Best!
2014: Long Islanders Voted Briermere Farms in Riverhead Best Farm Stand on Long Island!
1. Briermere Farms 4414 Sound Ave., Riverhead. 631-722-3931. briermere.com 2. White Post Farms 250 Old Country Rd., Melville. 631-351-9373. whitepostfarms.com 3. Harbes Farm & Vineyard 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck. 631-298-0800. harbesfamilyfarm.com
2013: Long Islanders Voted Briermere Farms in Riverhead Best Farm Stand on Long Island!
1. Briermere Farms 4414 Sound Ave., Riverhead. 631-722-3931. www.briermere.com 2. White Post Farms 250 Old Country Rd., Melville. 631-351-9373. www.whitepostfarms.com 3. Harbes Farm & Vineyard 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck. 631-298-0800. www.harbesfamilyfarm.com
2012: Long Islanders Voted Briermere Farms in Riverhead Best Farm Stand on Long Island!
1. Briermere Farms 4414 Sound Ave., Riverhead. 631-722-3931. www.briermere.com 2. White Post Farms 250 Old Country Rd., Melville. 631-351-9373. www.whitepostfarms.com 3. Harbes Farm & Vineyard 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck. 631-298-0800. www.harbesfamilyfarm.com
2011: Long Islanders Voted Briermere Farms in Riverhead Best Farm Stand on Long Island!
1. Briermere Farms 4414 Sound Ave., Riverhead. 631-722-3931. www.briermere.com 2. White Post Farms 250 Old Country Rd., Melville. 631-351-9373. www.whitepostfarms.com 3. Harbes Family Farm 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck. 631-298-0800. www.harbesfamilyfarm.com
2010: Long Islanders Voted Briermere Farms in Riverhead the Best Farm Stand on Long Island!
1. Briermere Farms 4414 Sound Ave. Riverhead. 631-722-3931. www.briermere.com 2. White Post Farms 250 Old Country Rd., Melville. 631-351-9373. www.whitepostfarms.com 3. Wickham’s Fruit Farm 28700 Rte. 25, Cutchogue. 631-734-6441. www.wickhamsfruitfarm.com