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Best of the North Fork

Narrowing down a list for the best of the best is no easy feat, but we intensely deliberated each of the categories and have come up with our top picks across the North Fork. From the best places to grab drinks with friends to the best home decor shops to the best tasting rooms, these Best Of winners have consistently impressed and inspired us.
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BEST BED & BREAKFAST
These East End B&Bs exemplify the best of North Fork living, whether it be located waterside, with a vineyard view or deep in the woods. Take advantage of the warmth and hospitality of a stay with a more personal touch.
Coffey House Bed & Breakfast
5705 Main Road, East Marion
631-477-2107
thecoffeehouse.com
The Inn at Harbor Knoll
424 Fourth St., Greenport
631-477-2352
harborknoll.com
Jedediah Hawkins Inn
400 S. Jamesport Ave., Jamesport
631-722-2900
jedediahhawkinsinn.com
Sannino Vineyard Bed & Breakfast
15975 County Road 48, Cutchogue
631-734-8282
sanninovineyard.com/ bed-and-breakfast
A Walk in the Woods Bed & Breakfast
9680 N. Bayview Road, Southold
631-765-9197
walkinthewoodsbnb.com
BEST FLORIST
Our go-to choices for the folks that keep your vases full of beautiful blooms. Whether it’s a Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthday or a condolence bouquet, these shops lend a personal touch to your floral needs.
Clarke’s Garden and Home
416 Main St., Greenport
631-477-6770
clarkesgarden.com
Flower’s Edge
28145 Main Road, Cutchogue,
631-734-8849
instagram.com/flowersedge
Jireh Flowers & Boutique
56475 Main Road, Southold
631-765-8707
jirehflowersandboutique.com
Mattitiuck Florist
95 Love Lane, Mattituck
631-298-5840
mattituckflorist.com
White Flower
53850 Main Road, Southold
631-438-2318
navanel.com
BEST GIFT SHOP
It’s always worth a visit to these unique shops to see what treasures we might find, whether it’s for a special someone or just for ourselves. These gift boutiques make shopping local fun!
Arni Paperie
54127 Main Road, Southold
631-566-1037
arnipaperie.com
Irish Roots Candy and Gifts
3225 Sound Ave., Suite 1, Riverhead
631-591-0290
irish-roots-candy-gifts. square.site
Metal Monk
15 Front Street #4, Greenport
631-477-2722
metalmonkgreenport.com
The Outpost by TouchGoods
1560 Main Road, Jamesport
631-779-2011
touchgoods.com/collections/ outpost
White Flower Farmhouse
53995 Main Road, Southold
631-765-2353
Navanel.com
BEST NURSERY OR GARDEN CENTER
Whether you’re looking for plants, shrubs or trees or garden décor, check out these nurseries and garden centers for advice, supplies or something new and fabulous to make your garden grow.
Chick’s Southold Agway
1705 Youngs Ave., Southold
631-765-3432
chicksagway.com
Cifarelli’s Nursery
3405 Ackerly Pond Lane, Southold
631-765-8654
cifarellis.com
Gabrielsen’s Country Plant Farm
200 Herricks Lane, Jamesport
631-722-3259
gabrielsenscountryfarm.com
Shade Trees Nursery
1875 Main Road, Jamesport
631-722-4041
treesnursery.com
Verderber Nursery & Garden Center
459 Main Road, Aquebogue
631-722-4388
verderbernursery.com
BEST HARDWARE STORE
You’ll find helpful folks, personalized advice and great service at our favorite hardware stores — plus it’s always nice to support the mom-and-pop shops that help us to maintain our homes and businesses and keep the community running.
Griffing ACE Hardware
136 W. Main Street, Riverhead
631-727-2805
instagram.com/ griffinghardware
North Fork True Value
1403 Main Road, Jamesport
631-722-4414
instagram.com/ nofotruevalue
Orlowski True Value Hardware
320 Love Lane, Mattituck
631-298-8420
instagram.com/ orlowskihardware
Shelter Island ACE Hardware
4 Grand Ave., Shelter Island Heights
631-749-0097
sihardware.com
Southold ACE Hardware
54795 Main Road, Southold
631-779-2676
facebook.com/ southoldacehardware
BEST HOME DÉCOR SHOP
The North Fork is lucky to have plenty of fashionable shops that can inspire your indoor and outdoor décor. Check out these places for kitchenware, furniture, rugs, pillows and everything you need to up your abode’s style.
Beall & Bell
430 Main Street, Greenport
631-477-8239
instagram.com/beallandbell
The Bellwether by Shed Textile Company
53800 Main Road, Southold
631-517-5653
shopthebellwether.com
Nicolette’s for the Home
54280 Main Road, Southold
631-407-5417
nicolettesdesignstudio.com
Ram Design Home
181 N. Ferry Road, Shelter Island Heights
631-749-5067
ramdesignhome.com
TouchGoods
53740 Main Road, Southold
631-765-8455
touchgoods.com
BEST HOTEL OR INN
Treat yourself or your guests to an elegant stay in one of our favorite small hotels or inns, where thoughtful service, luxurious amenities and views of gorgeous gardens, beaches and bays all make your stay exceptional.
The Menhaden
207 Front Street, Greenport
631-333-2777
themenhaden.com
Hotel Moraine
62005 Sound Ave., Greenport
631-477-1776
hotelmoraine.com
The Pridwin Hotel & Cottages
81 Shore Road, Shelter Island
631-749-0476
caperesorts.com/pridwin
Seven on Shelter Island
7 Stearns Point, Shelter Island Heights
347-326-3259
sevenonshelter.com
Sound View Greenport
58775 Sound Ave., Greenport
631-477-1910
soundviewgreenport.com