On my way out of a recent street festival in Syosset, I happened to pass by The Groovy Cookie's…read morebooth, where these gargantuan lumps of dough, buried in almost obscene mounds of chocolate chips, were screaming my name. Most of the time, when I drop a lot of money on a "boutique" cookie, I end up sorely disappointed in its over-sweet or way-too-crunchy character. I had just had a spicy Indian lunch and needed something to counteract the curry, so I thought I'd take a chance on a Groovy Cookie. The supersized Chocolate Chip looked a little overwhelming, so I opted for the package of normal-sized ones. I was a little concerned that these wouldn't be as soft and gooey as the large one, but as soon as I popped one out of the package, I was proved wrong. This thing felt like it was straight out of the oven. "Uh oh," I thought. "There's got be a catch. This must be one of those chemical experiment confections that tastes nothing like a real cookie." But after the first bite, my theory was shot and my cookie snobbiness was instantly humbled. "This..." I remember thinking, "is THE BEST chocolate chip cookie I have ever tasted." To make sure I wasn't overreacting, I found a friend to give one to and she responded the same way. I quickly folded up the package and stuffed it into my pocket, afraid someone else I know might see me and ask for one. I tried to make it all the way home so I could let my wife taste one, but by the time I got there, I had devoured the entire bag. Everybody has different taste in cookies. I don't like the crazy-sweet ones they sell in that big bread restaurant at all. I like semi-sweet and really soft. These tasted like (and had the consistency of) raw cookie dough, so much so that I had to double-check as to whether I was supposed to take them home and bake them! Your taste will be different, but without getting too overdramatic, as a total cookie snob who usually HATES the cookies that others will travel miles and miles for, I've got to say that these are well worth a try. Fortunately (for me, not the company), these aren't readily available at the local convenience store, otherwise I'd be downing a pack a day. The literature from the company doesn't make it very clear, but I THINK you can order these online. Also, the company's lit doesn't really stick with a recognizable theme or logo throughout, so you have to be careful to make sure you're getting the real thing. Have fun, and I hope you enjoy your Groovy Cookie as much as I enjoyed mine.

a great new long island small business! the groovy cookie is…read morethe perfect place to get some delish, huge, and fun cookies and cookie dough! the cookies are so tasty and they have such interesting flavors. the owner is super nice and explained super thoroughly everything that i got and got me super excited to try everything! they even offer local pickup and nationwide delivery! highly recommend if you loveee cookies!

We've been to Alpine Pastry Shop several times over the years, and it has never disappointed…read more The bakery is located in a large shopping center with a huge parking lot, but finding a spot close to the store can still be challenging during busy times. The prices are definitely on the higher side, but the quality has always justified the cost in our experience. One thing that stands out is how helpful the staff is. They're always willing to answer questions and help you choose something based on your preferences, which is especially helpful given the large selection. On this visit, we tried four Rainbow Cookie Donuts and four Cannoli Rainbow Cookie Donuts. While both were delicious, the clear favorite among our group was the Cannoli Rainbow Cookie Donut. The regular Rainbow Cookie Donuts were very tasty but extremely sweet, while the cannoli version had a better balance of flavors and was more enjoyable overall. Whether we're picking up pastries for a special occasion or just stopping in for a treat, Alpine consistently delivers fresh, high-quality desserts. It's become one of our go-to bakeries on Long Island, and we look forward to coming back.

I wish we had a spot like this in south Florida. I definitely bought more than I needed but it was…read moreso worth it to bring these tasty treats back to Florida with me. I tried their viral rainbow cookie donut and rainbow pignoli nut cookie. They seriously were the best of both worlds, the rainbow cookie and donut combo is perfection. While everything was so delicious and I wanted one of everything, I couldn't for the prices. They are on the higher end but it was worth it for a one time experience. Also, the staff was not the friendliest. They seemed they didn't want to be bothered when I asked for recommendations. We were the only customers until 1 other came in after us. Otherwise everything was great.

i would 100% recommend checking out this bakery. i placed a custom cupcake order and they totally…read morehit the mark. the decorations were superb. i gave some flexibility on what i wanted along with a few inspiration pictures, and they did an incredible job. i ordered 10 jumbo cupcakes, funfetti flavor with vanilla icing, and honestly the taste was exceptional. everyone was raving about how fresh, moist, and delicious the cupcakes were. it was really easy to order. i called about a week in advance, and they were very accommodating. service was exceptional. when i went inside, they individually boxed the cupcakes for me. overall, i couldn't recommend this bakery more. cost-wise, it was also the best deal out of the local bakeries i had looked into.

We went in to purchase a variety of donuts for our guests this evening. We were very disappointed…read moreand embarrassed when we served them. The Cheese Claw shredded as we cut into it, and as you can see from the picture, was basically empty. The Boston Cream had the consistency of bread. All the donuts that were filled only had filling one side of the donut and were dry. They weren't tender or fresh. I'm questioning how long these donuts have been sitting on the shelf. The only thing that was fresh and delicious was the Rye with seeds. Great crust and soft, fresh bread. This used to be a great bakery but over the years the quality and consistency has really gone down.

We decided to stop by Kilwins for a quick treat and to check out the fudge. As soon as we walked…read morein, we were greeted by the amazing smell of fresh waffle bowls being made. The store is beautiful and well stocked with every kind of chocolate you could think of. The fudge was delicious, and the ice cream was the same great quality we always expect. My kids are very picky, even with ice cream, but the staff was so patient and let them try all the samples they wanted until they found what they liked. Shout out to the great staff for being so friendly and helpful. The prices were fair for the portions we received, and I loved the variety of flavors, especially the Key Lime and Lemon Meringue. We will definitely be coming back

I didn't know Kilwins had a location in Port Jeff. We usually get it in Sarasota FL, our favorite…read moreplace until the hurricane hit last year. Hope it's still operational. This one has less in every selection. The one in FL has more flavors and categories. The concept is the same, of course. When we visited the store, the chocolate maker wasn't present, but there was a place for them to prepare some chocolate. The service was the same, good and happy. A cute store with sweet flavors! Of course I had the ice cream. My favorite is the salted caramel! Yummy!

Still over 10 years later I can't look at my wedding photos or hear a wedding story and not…read moreimmediately think how awful the Rolling Pin Bakery. The owner was rude and dismissive when I asked for refund of the profit she made. I really really suggest you go somewhere else. The fact they treat your wedding day like just another day, no care, no love, nothing but disappointment, disrespect, and distain if they screw up and you'd like it to be corrected. Rolling Pin is awful in all aspects. DO NOT ORDER ANY CAKE FROM THEM!!!!!

I had my wedding last Sunday 4/6 and had our cake made by Rolling Pin. They sent us a tasting a few…read moremonths before and we picked vanilla sponge cake with strawberry jam. Absolutely delicious and was even better in the actual wedding cake. The one blemish on a perfect cake was that we ordered lilac or light purple icing for flowers on the cake, they turned out to be a dark blue. But great tasting cake nonetheless.

Omg! The pastries here a sooo soooo good. We got the regular cannoli, pistachio cannoli, rainbow…read morecheesecake, tiramisu, cartocci, coda d'aragosta. They were all delicious. The rainbow cheesecake was creamy and light. Found this place from a Facebook tell someone did a while back and searched it here on Yelp and saved it to my collection. This place is out of my way but happened to be relatively close by in Holtsville. While I would never come out here from Plainview, I'd definitely drop by if I'm in the area

For my husband's birthday an Italian cheesecake will be on the menu but honestly I didn't realize…read morehow hard it was finding Italian cheesecake on Long Island. Apparently, you need to call ahead but not here, La Roma Pastry Shop. They have your Italian cheese cheesecake ($33.00)and it is exquisite. Upon entering you see how adorable and quaint, the little tables and chairs and decor are so romantic. From the moment I walked in the door. There were people in front of me and the whole time I was there there was steady flow people coming in behind me. This place is busy and they keep it going. There's plenty of staff. They're friendly fast efficient and pretty much amazing they do it all. Although I did not try one today, I hear they're famous for their rainbow cheesecake. I look forward to coming back and enjoying some coffee and cake with my husband.

What a delightful experience this was!…read more Inside is quite tiny but has quite a selection of chocolates not usually found on the Island: Cadbury directly imported from the UK, Venchi, Mariebelle, and even homemade chocolates courtesy of their wonderful and knowledgeable owner, Linda. I walked out with a Mariebelle and a few choice Cadburys and could not have been more thrilled. Cannot wait for my next visit!

The shop owner was the sweetest person. She was beyond knowledgeable about all her products and was…read moreunbelievably kind to myself and my daughter. It was truly a blessing to enjoy all the wonderful chocolates!

Food. Service. Friendly. Goes above and beyond rhetoric perimeters of job. Tree hugger.read more

I'm surprised there have been a couple of negative reviews on here but I had nothing but…read moreoutstanding service and product from this business. It's currently VERY hard to find vegan dessert options on Long Island (or anywhere, really). Last week, my girlfriend's Mom and I made a tag team effort to find the best vegan birthday cake we could find, and Terry at Madame Butterfly Cakes came through perfectly. We ordered a Vegan Red Velvet Birthday Cake and a half-dozen "shuga pies" - I picked them up yesterday and Terry's service and product were both EXCELLENT. We surprised her with them today and both the cake and the shuga pies were otherworldly good. I have had a LOT of vegan desserts over the past few years, and I have to honestly say, this were the best vegan desserts I have ever had. I would give them more stars if I could. Thank you Madame Butterfly Cakes!!!