The best bakeries & sweet shops in Riverhead

“Circa-1934 chain known for its soft-serve ice cream & custom cakes, mainly for take-out.”

“Canadian chain for signature premium-blend coffee, plus light fare, pastries & breakfast sandwiches.”

“Ice cream parlor chain known for its many ice cream flavors & sundaes, plus cakes, drinks & other treats.”

“Coyles Homemade Ice Cream serves joy in every scoop, handcrafted in-house using locally sourced ingredients since 1985. It’s the kind of community-first spot that turns a random Tuesday into a mini celebration, and a Friday into a victory lap for your sweet tooth.”

From the Islip newsletter, September 22, 2026

“Bakery chain known for warm cookies, ice cream & late-night deliveries.”

“This week, treat yourself at The Treatery Long Island, known for celebration cakes, sweet-and-savory bakes, and really good chocolate chip cookies. Planning a backyard hang or wedding? Their vintage dessert trailer Stella and mobile dessert bar bring the party to you...”

From the North Fork newsletter, September 4, 2026

“Treat yourself to from-scratch loaves, flaky pastries, buttery cookies, and celebration-worthy cakes at Celeste Bakery, a family-owned spot that bakes daily and keeps refreshing drinks on hand. Perfect for a midweek morale boost or that dessert you swore you wouldn't share.”

From the North Fork newsletter, September 12, 2026

“From the Islip-based team at CakeBites, these snackable cakes bring big flavor in combos like Strawberry Shortcake, Pistachio, and Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch. They also roll out Crumbles, Supremes and those hulking Filled Mega Cakebars... perfect for pantry raids or last-minute dessert duty.”

From the Islip newsletter, September 15, 2026

“Craving that tart-sweet kick without trekking far? Dulcemania II is a friendly international grocery and juice bar serving mangonadas and fresh fruit drinks alongside global pantry favorites, so you can snag a vibrant sip and a few tasty add-ons for later, all in one stop. Check it out.”

From the Valley Stream newsletter, September 13, 2026

“Skip the basic soft serve and hit Paleteria Mexicandy in Riverhead for artisanal paletas, creamy ice creams, and their famous mangonadas that taste like summer in a cup. Perfect for post-beach cooldowns, midweek morale boosts, or when you need a little Mexico-level flavor in your day.”

From the North Fork newsletter, September 22, 2026

“When classes are in session, The Baker's Workshop at Suffolk Community College Culinary Arts Center turns out fresh pastries, breads, quiche, house-made soups, salads and gourmet sandwiches with local artisan coffee and gelato.”

From the North Fork newsletter, September 17, 2026

“When your week needs a sweet plot twist, Manhattan Sweets Boutique Bakery turns out gorgeous wedding and celebration cakes, crowd-pleasing cupcakes and cookies, plus that Long Island legend, the rainbow cookie cake. Perfect for birthdays you forgot about until yesterday, or just because Tuesday deserves frosting.”

From the Babylon newsletter, August 20, 2026

“When your group chat says "we need cake" Nita's Pastries Inc turns ideas into edible art, from buttercream-heavy birthday stunners to elegant wedding tiers, plus cupcakes, cookies, dessert tables and a dessert catering cart. Everything's baked fresh to order, so your celebration tastes like it actually mattered.”

From the Hempstead newsletter, August 10, 2026