For some, dessert is the most important part of a meal, forget about the entrée. A great dessert can either make or break the entire dining experience up until that point. On Long Island, there are countless dessert establishments, which begs the question, “What is the Best Dessert Place on Long Island?” Here are this year’s winners of Best Dessert Place on Long Island.
Long Islanders Voted A Taste of Home in North Bellmore Best Dessert Place on Long Island!
1. A Taste of Home
1992 N. Jerusalem Rd., North Bellmore. 516-486-1670. www.atasteofhomebakery.com
Family-owned A Taste of Home in North Bellmore has a dedicated following, strikingly apparent when one of its owners, Nancy Fallica, passed away in December. The community rallied together to help her daughters and owners Rose Fuger and Monica Tarantino get through the holidays. The women are dedicated to their work and it shows in their products. Customers rave over the quality of the crumb cake and Danish, along with every other item on the menu.
2. Krisch’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor
11 Central Ave., Massapequa. 516-797-3149. www.krischs.com
Krisch’s has so many flavors of ice cream, you can go a year and never have the same kind twice. Well, at least it seems that way. From the classics to cutting edge flavors like Rainbow Cookie, Krisch’s restaurant has dessert that could be considered an out-of-body experience.
3. The Melting Pot
2377 Broad Hollow Rd., Farmingdale. 631-752-4242. www.meltingpot.com
You can imagine how good dessert would be at a fondue restaurant, and The Melting Pot will not let you down. Their chocolate fondue is so decadent you might be tempted to have a double portion for dinner. A preview: fresh strawberries, bananas, cheesecake, Rice Krispies Treats, marshmallows, pound cake and brownies for you dipped in chocolate fondue creations. Yes, please.
NATIONAL. Cheesecake Factory
Multiple locations. www.cheesecakefactory.com
