{"id":128422,"date":"2025-08-31T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com\/?p=128422"},"modified":"2025-08-29T17:29:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T21:29:52","slug":"the-north-forks-best-shops-for-a-cold-tasty-treat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com\/2025\/08\/128422\/the-north-forks-best-shops-for-a-cold-tasty-treat\/","title":{"rendered":"The North Fork&#8217;s best shops for a cold, tasty treat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s summer, and if you\u2019re in the mood for something cool and sweet you\u2019re in luck \u2014 the North Fork has a plethora of places to pull over for a chilly, creamy treat. Grab the family and make a stop that will put a smile on everyone\u2019s faces.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Riverhead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paleteria Mexicandy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>221 E. Main St., Riverhead, 631-591-0226, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paleteriamexicandy.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paleteriamexicandy.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owner Christopher Aguilar is a Riverhead local with Mexican heritage, which he brings to his handmade popsicles and ice cream in traditional flavors like mango, tamarind and horchata.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Snowflake Ice Cream Shoppe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>1148 W. Main St., Riverhead, 631-727-4394, <a href=\"https:\/\/snowflakeicecream.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">snowflakeicecream.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open since 1953, Snowflake is the OG of homemade ice cream on the North Fork, famous for a stellar selection made with local fruit. Check out unique flavors like Peconic Swamp Thing and Black Magic Woman; soft serve ice cream is also available, as is sorbet in the summer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dari-Land<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>51 Main Road, Riverhead, 631-727-0220<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For 72 years, this busy shop has been a great stop for a cone on the way to or from Riverhead. Look for Hershey ice cream with tons of toppings, soft-serve cones, froyo and shakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mattituck<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Magic Fountain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>9825 Main Road, Mattituck, 631-298-4908, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magicfountainlongisland.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">magicfountainlongisland.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1977, Magic Fountain has attracted long lines for their house-made ice cream in novel flavors like sweet corn, coconut avocado and Dubai chocolate. And don\u2019t miss the flying saucers (in six packs) or ice cream cakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>North Fork Chocolate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>8700 Main Road, Mattituck, 631-779-2963, <a href=\"https:\/\/northforkchocolate.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">northforkchocolate.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a chocolate purist, North Fork Chocolate has made-on-premises flavors by chef\/owner Steve Amaral. Ice cream flights, milkshakes, floats and chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches are highlights<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Southold<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Country Corner Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>55765 Main Road, Southold, 631-765-6766, <a href=\"https:\/\/countrycornersouthold.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">countrycornersouthold.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This luncheonette offers over 30 Hershey ice cream flavors, like the popular Moose Tracks and Cappuccino Crunch, milkshakes, banana splits, brownie sundaes and an array of ice cream cakes. Open late during the season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gr<strong>eenport<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Greenport Creamery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>142 Main St., Greenport, 631-333-2818, <a href=\"https:\/\/greenportcreamery.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">greenportcreamery.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This family-run business (formerly Sandpiper) has homemade ice cream with fresh ingredients, frozen yogurt, Italian ices, non-dairy ice cream and cakes made to order.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amazing Flavors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>216 Front St., Greenport, 631-477-5042, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazingflavors.online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">amazingflavors.online<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This little shop across from the North Fork Arts Center is a good stop for sundaes, shakes or cones, with a nice selection of coffee and teas (there\u2019s even a Brooklyn egg cream on the menu) and lots of arcade games for kids to play while the adults chill in the outdoor seating area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shelter Island<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuck Shop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>75 N. 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