Question and Answer

*Someone recently submitted the question: How many places (besides WBN and TJs) can a person get a fresh, decent loaf easily and for under three bucks...?


I really have to say that the best whole wheat bread is the health bread at the Wild By Nature bakery. It's $3.29, but I really think it's the best bread you can get. At WBN I also like the pecan raisin bread, although it's 5 bucks. But, pecans are pretty expensive, so I do buy the bread occasionally anyway.

The best french baguette is also at WBN because it's the only one that does NOT have trans fat in it. It has a lot of sesame seeds and is good tasting.
The best tasting Italian bread in this area is called Zurro's and is sold at Uncle Giuseppe's Market in Smithtown (Hillside Shopping Center on Route 111). I noted below that I like Rocky Point Italian Bread, but the Zurro's is better. It's very crispy on the outside and browned, and soft on the inside. You should definitely try it for $2.



*any dessert place you had in mind?

I like to go to Golden Pear in Stony Brook for a nice of piece of blueberry crumb cake and coffee. You can sit by the window and watch people go by. The cake is delicious and pretty reasonably priced for a piece this large. Actually you can split the piece of cake between two people.

I also recommend Alpine for Italian pastries. Alpine is in Smithtown in the Hillside Shopping Center on Route 111. You cannot sit there, unfortunately.

A piece of pie is good at the Brook House in Stony Brook Village. However, this is not spectacular. Just a good place to sit and have coffee and cake.

Wild By Nature bakery is the best for hearty desserts. The fruit pies, pecan tart, almond horn, and muffins (and most other things!) are all excellent.

Also try Tic Toc Cafe in St. James. You can sit there without having to leave a tip and can enjoy their many varieties of desserts (see above).