Going out for lunch is a great way to catch up with friends and family, squeeze in a quick date, or even just spend some time by yourself. And why not do so at one of Long Island’s many luncheonettes? They tend to be on the small side but offer an expanse of different dishes that are sure to satisfy just about anyone. Plan to try the Best Luncheonette on Long Island at least once…or more, since you’ll probably like it.
2024: Long Island Voted Great Neck Diner Best Luncheonette!
Great Neck Diner
16 Grace Ave, Great Neck
(516) 466-0678 – greatneckdiner.com
The Great Neck Diner boasts the best luncheonette on Long Island, but don’t just take it from us – hear what customers have had to say. One customer praised the diner’s inviting ambiance, citing the charming decorations and spacious seating areas both inside and outside. Another raved about the expertly prepared Challah bread French Toast with Sunnyside up eggs and well-done home fries. A satisfied patron emphasized the freshness of the food, praising a delightful dinner featuring perfect Yankee bean soup and exceptionally good blackened swordfish. With a warm and friendly staff, the Great Neck Diner has become a staple for families in the Great Neck area over the years, offering a diverse menu that includes favorites like huevos rancheros, sliders, and a recommended breakfast quesadilla with sausage. Don’t take it from us—listen to the chorus of delighted customers who consistently find satisfaction in the diner’s delicious offerings and prompt service.
2023: Long Islanders Voted Maureen’s Kitchen Best Luncheonette!
Maureen’s Kitchen
108 Terry Rd, Smithtown
(631) 360-9227 – facebook.com/maureens-kitchen-120646477947210
There’s nothing quite like the coziness and intimacy that comes with eating at a luncheonette. Maureen’s Kitchen in Smithtown not only offers delicious meals, but also creates a welcoming and inviting atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. Maureen’s homey decor makes you feel at ease as soon as you walk in, and once you take a bite of their food you’ll really settle into the comfortable vibes the eatery has to offer. Maureen’s is the ideal spot to bring your family and friends together for breakfast, brunch and lunch alike, so you are covered at any point in the day. Be sure to check out the dessert counter so you can enjoy a treat as you leave.
2022: Long Islanders Voted Maureen’s Kitchen Best Luncheonette!
Maureen’s Kitchen
108 Terry Rd, Smithtown
(631) 360-9227 – facebook.com/Maureens-Kitchen
Long Island residents, we don’t need to tell you how great the food is here! So it’s no surprise that there are plenty of great Luncheonettes—cafes where you can get breakfast, lunch, or dinner—here on Long Island. However, one Luncheonette in particular really does stand out from the rest: Maureen’s Kitchen. With friendly service, fresh ingredients, and traditional recipes passed down from generation to generation, you’ll feel right at home at Maureen’s Kitchen! Plus, if you’re in the mood for breakfast in the afternoon or burgers with fries instead of onion rings, no problem! Maureen’s Kitchen has something for everyone! Check out the menu online or stop by next time you’re in the neighborhood!
2021: Long Islanders Voted Maureen’s Kitchen Best Luncheonette!
Maureen’s Kitchen
108 Terry Rd, Smithtown
(631) 360-9227 – facebook.com/Maureens-Kitchen
There’s nothing quite like the coziness and intimacy that comes with eating at a luncheonette. Maureen’s Kitchen in Smithtown not only offers delicious meals, but also creates a welcoming and inviting atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. Maureen’s homey decor makes you feel at ease as soon as you walk in, and once you take a bite of their food you’ll really settle into the comfortable vibes the eatery has to offer. Maureen’s is the ideal spot to bring your family and friends together for breakfast, brunch and lunch alike, so you are covered at any point in the day. Be sure to check out the dessert counter so you can enjoy a treat as you leave.
2020: Long Islanders Voted CJ’s Coffee Shop Best Luncheonette!
CJ’s Coffee Shop
225 N Long Beach Rd, Rockville Centre
(516) 766-9107 – cjscoffeeshop.com
CJ’s Coffee Shop in Rockville Centre is the quintessential luncheonette spot for anyone wanting to sit and relax in the middle of the day. CJ’s plays up the luncheonette theme with its counter, stools and memorabilia on the walls that give it an old-school feel. Whether you order “CJ’s Renowned Soup” made fresh daily, or devour any of their specialty juicy burgers with a side of “CJ’s World Famous Home Fries,” you can rest assured that you’re leaving with a happy stomach and returning due to the dedicated staff who are no strangers to winning this category multiple years in a row!
2019: Long Islanders Voted Flo’s Luncheonette Best Luncheonette!
Flo’s Luncheonette
38 W. Main St., Blue Point
(888) 356-7864 – www.flosfamous.com
The original Flo’s opened in Blue Point in 1926, and the Flo’s empire has since expanded to include a taco shack called Floasis (also on Corey Beach) and a food truck. Flo’s has retained elements of Flight’s funky barnlike interior, adding weathered-wood booths and a few other rustic touches, such as nautical rope dividers and a massive Flo’s logo painted onto a brick wall. Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. daily with multiple iterations of crepes, pancakes, French toast, omelets, scrambles and breakfast burritos, priced from $8 to $14. Come lunch and dinner, Flo’s builds on luncheonette classics such as its famous hot dog ($6) and baked clams ($10), with a robust roster of salads, sandwiches and burgers — some of them served on breads from nearby Artisan Kaiser such as a 12-hour brisket with mozzarella and onion straws on a baguette ($12) and a barbecue chicken-topped Cobb salad for $13.
2018: Long Islanders Voted CJ’s Coffee Shop Best Luncheonette on Long Island
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!
2017: Long Islanders Voted CJ’s Coffee Shop Best Luncheonette on Long Island
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!
2016: Long Islanders Voted CJ’s Coffee Shop Best Luncheonette on Long Island
CJ’s Coffee Shop 225 N. Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre. 516-766-9107. cjscoffeeshop.com It’s tough to put a price tag on truly spectacular home-cooked meals prepared fresh, daily, by a friendly staff who truly cares about their customers. Some might say it’s priceless. That’s how Long Islanders feel about CJ’s, where lunch specials, smiling faces and high-quality dishes are the norm. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, CJ’s is that special place where customers don’t just come to chow down, they come to say hello, catch up, and appreciate the finer nuances of The Best luncheonette on Long Island, together.
2015: Long Islanders Voted CJ’s Coffee Shop Best Luncheonette on Long Island!
CJ’s Coffee Shop 225 N. Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre. 516-766-9107. cjscoffeeshop.com CJ’s boasts the pleasures of home-cooked meals and coffee without the mess to clean up or the stress of having children out at a restaurant. Open at 5 a.m. every weekday, this family owned gem is the perfect place for breakfast and lunch on the go or seated right alongside your neighbors, enjoying a pot of freshly brewed joe. CJ’s offers daily and weekly specials, and even a “blue-plate special” prepared fresh, every day, and served on a blue plate! Friendly staff, stellar food and a relaxing atmosphere are just some of the many characteristics that make CJ’s The Best in several categories every year!
2014: Long Islanders Voted Luncheonette in Rockville Centre Best Luncheonette on Long Island!
1. C.J.’s Coffee Shop 225 N. Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre. 516-766-9107. 2. Krisch’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlour 11 Central Ave., Massapequa. 516-797-3149. krischs.com 3. Flo’s Luncheonette 302 Middle Rd., Blue Point. 888-FLOS-TOGO. flosfamous.com
2013: Long Islanders Voted CJ’s Coffee Shop in Rockville Centre Best Luncheonette on Long Island!
1. CJ’s Coffee Shop 225 N. Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre. 516-766-9107. www.cjscoffeeshop.com 2. Krisch’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlour 11 Central Ave., Massapequa. 516-797-3149. www.krischs.com 3. Hildebrandt’s 84 Hillside Ave., Williston Park. 516-741-0608. www.hildebrandtsrestaurant.com
2012: Long Islanders Voted CJ’s Coffee Shop in Rockville Centre Best Luncheonette on Long Island!
1. CJ’s Coffee Shop 225 Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre. 516-766-9107. 2. Krisch’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlour 11 Central Ave., Massapequa. 516-797-3149. www.krischs.com 3. Hildebrandt’s 84 Hillside Ave., Williston Park. 516-741-0608. www.hildebrandtsrestaurant.com
2011: Long Islanders Voted CJ’s Coffee Shop in Rockville Centre Best Luncheonette on Long Island!
1. CJ’s Coffee Shop 225 N. Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre. 516-766-9107. 2. Hildebrandt’s 84 Hillside Ave., Williston Park. 516-741-0608. 3. Krisch’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor 11 Central Ave., Massapequa. 516-797-3149. www.krischs.com NATIONAL Panera Bread Multiple locations. www.panerabread.com
2010: Long Islanders Voted Krisch’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlour in Massapequa the Best Luncheonette on Long Island!
1. Krisch’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlour 11 Central Ave., Massapequa. 516-797-3149. www.krischs.com 2. Mundays 259 Main St., Huntington. 631-421-3553. 3. Hildebrandt’s 84 Hillside Ave., Williston Park. 516-741-0608.