Antoinette & Robert
Things To Do
Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe
One of the best places to get ice cream on the North Fork. They have a stupid amount of flavors to choose from and everything is homemade! Enjoy a scoop in the parlor or get some for the road, either way- you won't regret it.
The Village Cheese Shop
HANDS DOWN THE BEST CHEESE SHOP IN THE WORLD. Honestly, this is a staple of the North Fork and everyone deserves to experience its greatness. The shop owners are very knowledgeable on all things cheese, how each tastes and what to pair it with. Many of the cheeses are also rare or hard to find in the U.S. so anything you pick up is sure to be delicious.
Love Lane Kitchen
This is a fantastic brunch spot and is planted on the cutest street on the North Fork. Catch a bite and take a stroll on Love Lane... check out Lombardi's Market, The Village Cheese Shop and Altman's Needlearts!
North Fork Doughnut Company
Also known as the NOFODOCO! A lot of the recipes for these delicious, delectable doughnuts come from the owner's mother's recipe box. Some favorites are the classic-glazed and the fruity-pebbles doughnuts!
8 Hands Farm
Rob and I love the food from this farm/bakery/butchery. Pick up a hand-milled-soap (oatmeal is my favorite), a fresh loaf of sourdough bread or even sausage (I would recommend breakfast, chestnut or pesto). If you don't want to take anything to go, there are dine-in tables and a cafe. The breakfast sandwich is arguably the best on the North Fork!
Confectionery Corner (North Fork Girl Chocolates)
If you want something sweet to remember the weekend by, you need to make sure you stop by North Fork Girl Chocolates before you leave! Everything is good but I love the peanut butter chocolates the most!
North Fork Roasting Co.
One of our favorite places in town to grab a cup of coffee! They also roast their own beans on the premise. When it's in season, I love the Maple Latte but the Cafe-Mocha is good all year round.
Wednesday's Table
This little gem is located in the center of the town of Southold. It's Vietnamese-American infused bistro that serves delicious breakfast and lunch sandwiches. The Bahn-Mi is indisputably the favorite on the menu!
The North Fork Shack
The North Fork Shack is a great place to get a meal after a day of vineyard-hopping, hiking, biking or hanging on the beach. It's beach bar-food... so take it to go or sit at family style picnic tables inside.
Aldo's Coffee Company
Aldo, featured in the picture above, is the real deal. Great biscotti and even better coffee. Sit and sip or take a cup to go!
Bruce & Son
A family-owned resturant that was handed-down from father to son. It feels like a Brooklyn eatery plopped down in Greenport. Everything is good but I love the BLT, brown sugar bacon and avocado toast!
Crazy Beans
Classics diner vibes with awesome omelets and even better coffee! When you're hungover on Sunday, this is a solid spot to grab a hangover breakfast.
1943 Pizza Bar
1943 is Ina Garten approved. If that isn't enough to entice you, please scroll their Instagram for drool-worthy pictures of artisanal 'za.
Little Creek Oyster Farm & Market
Have you ever shucked an oyster? Well, now is your time to learn! The resturant itself used to be the wheelhouse for a great whaling ship until 1880 when it was brought ashore. Now it has become the home of the Little Creek Oyster Farm where you can get locally grown oysters.
First and South
Another great resturant in Greenport and a cozy spot for date-night or to just grab a drink. The Huckleberry Lemonade is a must if you stop by!
The Frisky Oyster
One of the best meals you can get on the NF! Enjoy a variety of awesome dishes made from ingredients to the local to the area. Don't forget to grab a drink (or three) from the bar. The "tall, dark, & frisky" is a personal favorite.
Noah's
My favorite place to get a burger on the North Fork! The ambiance, food and cocktails make this a cozy date night spot.
Lucharitos
A colorful Libre mask themed Mexican food joint. If you're in the mood for tacos and margs, this is the place to go! Hot sauce aficionados, make sure you check out its next door neighbor Greenport Fire.
The Halyard Restaurant
This is the restaurant within the the Sound View Hotel - it's a great place to get a drink. I love the "Wish You Were Here" and Rob loves Pink Floyd so you know it's bound to be good. The restaurant is on the water and its sunset views are unparalleled.
Riverhead Ciderhouse
Good vibes and even better cider! Check-in to the Riverhead Ciderhouse for live music, farm-fresh bar food, and delicious cider! Using New York-grown apples, Riverhead Ciderhouse offers three unique flavors - Benjamin’s Best, Razmatazz and our Reserve cider.
Jamesport Farm Brewery
Beer that is not only made on the North Fork of Long Island but grown here as well. Hops for these delicious brews are planted on 43 acres of what was once a successful potato farm (in the height of NF potato farming days). Coincidentally hops love the same soil and environment as potatoes making this a match made in heaven! Hale Baler is their flagship beer but they have a variety available for purchase or on tap at their tasting room!
Greenport Harbor Brewing Company
You've probably seen them on tap at your favorite bar or available as a 6-pack in your local grocery store. Now is your chance to visit the source! There are tasting rooms in both Greenport and Peconic. The original (listed here), is Greenport. I would suggest the Harbor Ale.
Croteaux Vineyards
This vineyard is dedicated to rosé and it is nestled on property that has been farmed since the 1700s. The tasting room is picturesque with a secret garden like feeling and the wines are a delicious Provençal-style.
Sparkling Pointe
This vineyard makes sparkling wine in the traditonal Méthode Champenoise. The grapes are grown sustainably and their 3 vineyards encompass about 40 acres on the North Fork! The tasting room is down the block from Kenney's Beach and The North Fork Shack.
The Old Field Vineyards
One of the prettiest places to have a tasting on the North Fork! The vineyard sits on bay side of the water facing Shelter Island. Try their Mixed Wine Flight for a good time and a nice sampling of NF wines.
Kontokosta Winery
Tucked up on the bluffs overlooking the Long Island Sound, it is the perfect place to grab a glass of the Field Blend and enjoy the views.
White Flower Farmhouse
This shop and it's owner have charmed the likes of Instagram (check out @The_Shopkeepers). It is my favorite place to shop out on the North Fork for its easy breezy aesthetic and eclectic collection of vintage and local handmade goods.
Einstein Square
In the summer of 1939 Einstein rented a cottage in Cutchogue and enjoyed the best the North Fork had to offer. This square is dedicated to him. Enjoy a slice of pizza, a scoop of gelato or just a refreshing coffee at the newly opened Einstein Square! Inside the shops, there are a variety of trinkets to browse or buy. The square is also in the heart of town, making it steps from other shops and places to eat.
touchGOODS
Right across the street from White Flower Farmhouse, this home goods store is a mid-century gem.
North Fork Art Collective
This space is for local artists to show their work and sell to the public. Beyond this showroom, you can find these artists doing pop-up events across the North and South Forks. You might just be inspired to pick something up to remember your visit by!
One Love Beach
It might be too cold for this during your stay, but it is great place to rent a paddle-board. If not a paddle-board rental, stop by and pick up a N/F tee. They have tons of great ones!
Long Island Aquarium
As quoted from their Trip-Advisor page, "this FINtastic destination features one of the largest all-living coral reef displays in this hemisphere, a 120,000-gallon shark tank, year-round sea lion shows, African Penguins, Marmosets, numerous touch tanks and more than 100 exhibits including the lavish indoor gardens of our Butterflies, Bugs and Birds Exhibit!"
Island's End Golf & Country Club
Rob's favorite place to golf out here! "Club" is an overstatement but it is a beautiful place to play and has great views.
Horton Point Lighthouse Nautical Museum
The museum will not be open during your stay but the park is still open and there are great views of the Long Island Sound from the bluffs. Supposedly, Einstein was a visitor in the summers of 1937, 1938, and 1939!
Southold Historical Society
The buildings on Main Road were constructed between 1750-1900 and are cared for and preserved by the Southold Historical Society. The structures, which range from houses, barns, a schoolhouse and a smithery, are totally worth the go-see!
Antique Carousel
This beautifully-restored carousel is over 100 years old and is still in service! Rides only cost $2 but make sure you visit on a Saturday of Sunday because it's only open on the weekends in the off-season.
The Giving Room
Want to get in a sweat? The Giving Room is a yoga studio and juice bar! Enjoy a vinyasa flow and some meditation followed by a fresh pressed juice. There is nothing better to start the weekend with!
Orient Beach State Park
Right on the tip of the North Fork, Orient point is home to great beaches and trails. A state park with a lot of history, it is beautiful in any season so be sure to check it out.
Ruth Oliva Preserve at Dam Pond
This is one of the hidden gems of the NF! Enjoy a variety of trails that all lead out to the NF coastline and a beautiful rock beach.
Goldsmith's Inlet Park
A beautiful spot to catch a view of the Long Island Sound and also connects to many Sound View Dunes Park trails.
Sound View Dunes Park
A family-favorite for its many hiking trails... if you want to see some of the nature of the North Fork, this is a great way to do so.
Kenneys Road Beach
Kenneys Beach is our family beach! While there are a lot of great beaches out here, this one holds a special place in our hearts (as evidence from my own Instagram).