Came here last Saturday morning before heading to the Strawberry Festival with my boyfriend. We are definitely fans of this little gem. We were between 2 different breakfast places that day, but decided to come here because the name intrigued us- we weren't sure what we were going to get. After looking at reviews we were sure we picked the right place. Upon entering, you notice its kind of like an old-school diner, with that ambiance. I loved every second of it. A long counter top with stools, and the place was pretty full, minus a few booths here and there. (which is also a HUGE plus- all booths!!!!) We were told to choose our own booth that was open. We were handed breakfast menus and our waitress was extremely friendly. I unfortunately don't remember her name. The menus were simple- eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, griddle foods. Standard LI diner type food. I got bacon and eggs and my boyfriend got French toast with a side of home fries. They also had cranberry juice that he got which was a treat. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the bacon was so delicious. The home fries, however, tasted just like French fries. That's not necessarily a bad thing, I ate them and my boyfriend ate all of his, I just wish they had more seasonings. The French toast was also delicious. He got that because on the menu it says their "famous" French toast and that sucked him right in. Afterwards, we were that perfect type of full, where we didn't have to roll out of there but we were certainly satisfied! When we were paying our bill the waitress that served us let us taste their HOMEMADE peach ice cream. it was DELICIOUS. We definitely could have each gotten a scoop but we decided we'd make a plan to go back and get it. Everyone is super friendly, and the food is delicious. Definitely a good stop in Riverhead if you're looking for a great breakfast and great atmosphere. read more

Star Confectionery - Bacon and eggs, french toast and home fries! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Warm inviting atmosphere plus delicious food with a friendly staff is a winning combination on the corner of Main Street & Roanoke Avenue. This luncheonette was always a treat when I was growing up and it continues to be a treat today! The addition of the creamiest homemade ice cream makes this lovely restaurant a treasure. read more

Avo BLT special..$8. Came with a deli pickle spear and small side of coleslaw. Now, I'm picky about my slaw n this was by far some of the best slaw I've had in a while! Plus, I deli pickles. Sandwhich was far from skimpy. Prob 5" high! Will definately return! read more

Star Confectionery - Avocodo BLT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Outstanding! I travel from Manhattan more often lately to see my fiancée in mid-Long Island and she took me here today. I'll be back for sure - wonderful "The way things should be" experience - can't say enough about SC, atmosphere, staff, food...top notch. read more

Excellent bteakfasts! You can actually order what you want, your way, and get it! With an old fashioned home town vibe.

Excellent food and service, with a wealth of local history to the place, known for it's well portioned Breakfast platters and lunches, very reasonably priced as well!! I would highly recommend trying the place, enjoy some good food and step back to a simpler time! read more

This is a cornerstone of our community in Riverhead. Owned by the same family for more than 100 years. The best breakfast and lunches on the east end. Tony is the unofficial mayor of Riverhead and greets everyone with a smile. You must try! read more

So delicious great service. Cool old fashioned interior with great food and cute chocolate bunnies perfection. Chocolate chip pancakes with syrup and butter so delicious and the perfect color. Sausage and bacon are both so delicious. Everything was so good will definitely come back! read more

Star Confectionery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Cute old school breakfast spot! Pancakes and French toast were delicious! Service was great!

Wow, what a gem!! A true old-fashioned ice cream parlor on Main Street, USA. Got lunch and dessert and it was all very good. Chicken fingers were especially yummy. Tuna melt needs a tomato, but the B.L.T. and chicken salad sandwiches were great. My only complaint is that the shakes weren't thicker, but they still tasted great. Literally a broom closet bathroom, so no baby changing. read more

We were so excited to try this place having passed it a thousand times... Walking in, everyone seemed nice & it looked charming: like an old fountain shoppe. Unfortunately, with the exception of a good cup of coffee, that's where my good remarks end. A couple feet from the front door, we started to notice how filthy the place was. From the floor to the countertop. Even the pretty wooden booths had an oil where people's heads would be and the cushions were so old, they were dirty, warped & falling/slipping off the benches... We took our chances & sat down anyway since about 1/3 of the booths were full. We got our cup of coffee, so things started looking up. Our plates came... Seriously?! They just served us frozen potatoes & they couldn't even take a moment to dice the tomatoes or crumble the cheese. I've never been where someone cooked with less passion & skill. What makes this place absolutely atrocious, though, is the staff. The cook and waitress started bad mouthing a customer, who had just left, for everyone to hear. Then, the cook, with his gloves on, picked up a piece of bacon, ate it, gloved-hand to mouth, then turned & started cooking another order... Ugh... I couldn't even enjoy my coffee anymore... This is one place I'm confident we won't be going back to. Too bad because the nice weather & street fairs will be opening... We'll be going to Diggers, just down the street, I'm sure, instead read more

Old school luncheonette located right on Main Street. They serve breakfast and lunch, along with homemade ice cream and lemonade. I had the BLT and home fries for breakfast. Everything was fresh and the sandwich was delicious. Very limited store hours so plan accordingly. Definitely looking froward to trying out the rest of the menu when back in the area. read more

Such an adorable breakfast spot!! The French toast was amazing!!!! Our breakfast there was a great start of our Father's Day!!

Very cute place with an old school diner feel. The staff was very nice and friendly the food was very good (we went for breakfast) and I would recommend coming here to others. read more

Not only is this place beautifully decorated, it is welcoming, cheerful, and the food is fabulous!! We had a hearty breakfast and enjoyed every morsel!!! The decor is reminiscent of an old time luncheonette!! The staff are super friendly and very hard working! The cooking is done out in the open and made fresh!! I totally recommend going , it is a gem!!!! read more

I was in Riverhead and decided to try this small diner I found on Yelp. Once again it paid off. I was with a Co-Worker and we stopped in. Walking in you see the place is family owned and operated and that's fine. They let us sit where we wanted because it was slow. Decided to sit in the back and when I settled in I went to the bathroom. In the bathroom I noticed it smelled funny, but lucky for them I don't dine in bathrooms (No one does, your suppose to laugh at my joke) so I quickly made my way back to my table. The waitress was nice, she took our order and then we waited......and waited.....and waited, it took longer then I would have liked, but let me say it was worth the wait. The food was good and I specially liked the home fries, I just wish they put more cheese in my omelette (did I ever mention I love cheese). However the food and service was enough to get me to come back! It is bad however they don't take credit cards, I never understood why a business wouldn't, but I Yelped before I went so I was ready. Also the prices are great here, Two of us ate under $25.00, that's awesome! If your in the area it's worth a try, but there are other places I would choose first (Just saying). Enjoy! read more

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Love the Star Confectionary! Super old-school spot that's great for breakfast. My daughter loves the pancakes and my wife and I get busy on the omelettes. Go there and enjoy! read more

DON'T BOTHER. what promises to be a charming east-end breakfast experience is actually a dull, run-of-the-mill nothing interesting on the menu dive. Eggs seemed like a pre-mix - they were too perfectly yellow. no good omelet stuffings. Pancake was actually rubbery. Slow wait staff. Took forever just to get them to let me PAY. Old-Fashined? how about just OLD. read more

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Today was my first time trying Star Confectionary, I took the kids for some icecream and treated myself to a milkshake. The home made ice cream is the absolute best! I called today not knowing they closed in 5 minutes... and they still took my order !! Both Anthony and Ayanna greeted us with a warm and welcoming smile. 10/10 Would definitely recommend. read more

Love this place! Been coming to Papa Nick's since I was a little girl. The family that runs it is wonderful! They are some of the sweetest down to earth people around. It's great for kids, my niece and nephew LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Not to mention the building is super cool if you're into historical architecture (or even if you're not). Food is all homemade and fresh. I love their chocolate egg creams but supposedly their malts are to die for. Personally I'm not a malt fan but every malt aficionado I have taken here has"died and gone to heaven". read more

Place is Terrific! The staff is super friendly and fast service. The food was delicious and so fresh. I had a western omelette with home fries and a side of extra crispy bacon. While the wife and my daughter enjoyed the French toast which was delicious as well. The atmosphere of the place is so beautiful well maintained and super clean. The coffee was excellent as well. Hope to visit in near future again when I'm in town. It has to be the BEST place around for breakfast and I'm sure lunch is impressive as well. Have to give it a try. read more

Star Confectionery - Western Omelette, with Rye bread, Extra crispy bacon along with French toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Riverhead, New York

If you're looking for the classic diner breakfast experience, you can't go wrong with Star's Confectionary. Consistency, intimacy and old-school charm are all hallmarks of Star's- loved, known and still referred to by locals as "Papa Nick's." A perfect place to head if you're nursing a hangover or craving an omelette or plate of over easy eggs, just don't be surprised if you have to wait for a table on a weekend morning! read more

It doesn't get much more old school than this. Wood booths, soda fountains, simple but tasty menu. Cash only so plan ahead. But this place is a lifesaver in the offseason or on a morning trip to the aquarium. read more

It's a cute little luncheon with a friendly staff. It is old fashioned food. Burgers and such. I had a cheeseburger and fries while on break from the jury duty waiting game. I mean it took the two lawyers over an hour to talk with 7 potential jurors...one of the attorneys isn't done. There are like 30 more of us just watching right now. Back to the eatery, the place had wood stools and booths. It was quaint and had a certain charm. The staff seemed friendly. Prices were reasonable. Food was fine. Would recommend giving it a try. read more

This is the most adorable, old school place. Great service. Delicious food. Hamburger, grilled cheese, fries. Just awesome!

I was out shopping with a friend and we asked the owner of the shop where was a good place for lunch nearby, she suggested the Star Confectionery a block away. At first I said to myself a confectionery? That's an ice cream shop. But we were starving and decided to take her advice. I am so glad we did. Walking in, you feel like you walked back in time. The appearance had me a little worried, lunch counter, small booths, grill guy cooking in plain view of customers, cute old blenders and knick knacks, but it was jam packed, and thought it was a good sign. We were seated right away by a cute older man and given our menus. I ordered the hot open faced roast beef sandwich, my friend ordered a hamburger. We both had their lemonade. We were served very quickly. That lemonade is to die for. It was fresh squeezed, had some pulp and was a perfect balance of sweet and sour. And my roast beef sandwich - divine. The presentation wasn't very appealing and at first I thought it was canned gravy and processed meat with some crinkle fries. WRONG! The gravy was fresh, the beef was piping hot, not salty at all. I practically licked my plate. My taste buds were dancing in delight by how good it was. My friend said her burger was awesome too. I complimented our friendly waitress telling her I'm usually a fussy eater. She said she didn't believe that as my plate was completely clean. And our combined check was less than $25! I don't go out to Riverhead very often, but next time I do, I am definitely eating here again. This place is a gem. Cons - bring cash, they don't take credit cards. Bathroom is very small, but it is clean. read more

Great little diner. Had delicious family pancake breakfast! Fast service and yummy eggs!

I'm not really sure how this place could call it self a "confectionery" because when I went they weren't selling any candy. But that's besides the point, I went here on my birthday looking for a great breakfast because the pictures on the review looks amazing and that's isn't any where near what I got. I asked the waitress for a milkshake and she said to me "you really want one?, I guess I will make it for you" which made me upset. The wait to get in here was super long as well and the wait for our food was long too. They only take cash by the way. This place is just average, nothing special. read more

I Love their juicy burgers fresh tomatoes, crisp with a snap pickles also their Ice cream. everyone friendly and professional. I love this Place! Eileen PS was there today and even brought home extra cole slaw and pickles. read more

A quaint little corner "ice cream parlor" looking place. Went in for breakfast. The menu is limited. The home fried-type potatoes did not have much flavor. The cheese omelette was very ordinary and flat. The server was very sweet with an infectious giggle. Nothing special here except for a cute place. read more

A sweet little find....so cute inside. We came for breakfast and enjoyed eggs, bacon, hash browns and an English muffin. Nothing fancy but that's really what I wanted. Everything was cooked exactly as requested....yum. The staff was super sweet and friendly and very attentive. I will come back, you should try it out. read more

Modern diner, bright with great service and stellar classic diner menu. Cash only. A lot of the architectural features are original (early 1900s); the high ceilings and minimal decor make it feel clean and new. As my beau put it, "Exactly what I wanted." read more

Great Place! Staffs very nice. Cheap too! My favorite thing about it all is it's history. It's been around for a while. One spot on Main Street that has seen it all. Favorite breakfast spot around. read more

Quaint spot for coffee shop-type breakfast. Food was delicious. Relaxing atmosphere for mid week breakfast. Friendly staff. Right in the middle of town perfect stop for Aquarium goers. read more

my husband likes this place a lot place is a little old but its good food and service relax ambiance for breakfast read more

If I really had to choose, this restaurant is definitely in my top three. Kind service from both the cooks and wait staff, who always remember their regulars and go out of their way to be sweet, even when it's busy! (Yes, I've said that before. Sue me.) The decor is beautiful, I've loved it since I was a baby, and it's always nice and clean.The food? OH YES. Homemade everything, you can taste it. Onion rings that drip on your face, crispy fries, and the ice cream! On it's own, in a milkshake or sundae... You're in for a treat! Gotta love the seasonal flavors. My dad is lucky enough to have a June birthday, so strawberry flavor for him, always his first birthday wish! August has a lovely peach flavor, and for those like me who have a birthday sandwiched between Hanukkah and Christmas, egg nog! Breakfast is always a delight, fluffiest pancakes with all flavors being delicious! I always like to get chocolate milk because they add the PERFECT amount of syrup. And don't forget at lunch time to get their famous homemade lemonade, tart, wonderful and refreshing! I could go on forever about this place, but I'll conclude by saying this place has been a hit hang out since is opened in the 20s, and through the years has remained perfect! A recommend for everyone, especially the people on Main Street lucky enough to work near it! read more

Great baked goods and sit-down brunch with an old-fashioned but not obsolete feel to it.

Might be a good place to come for an ice cream soda or a sundae but forget about breakfast or lunch. This place is filthy, the floors look like they havent been cleaned in months. I mean filthy dirty. There were dozens of newspapers scattered all over the place and a couple of flies kept buzzing around our table. Our waitress, Brenda was helpful but never asked if we wanted more coffee had to get her attention. There was another waitress who I saw spit in the garbage can in the restaurant . I should have called her e ho on this. When there was a lull in the restaurant, the cook behind the counter, took off his apron and sweatshirt, took money from the waitress along with a few "tickets" to purchase, he came back and saw a few additional customers. He put his sweatshirt back on, his apron and began to cook again. No washing of hands. That is disgusting. And a violation. I am glad i ordered before this, but then again, he probably hasn't washed his hands all day. The "homefries" were just diced potatoes (probably frozen) and baked. Nothing else to call them homefries. The sausage is brown and serve from the box. If you want simple, bland food and don't mind a filthy restaurant with a cook who doesnt wash his hands then this is your place to go. I was sorry I didn't head further to Atlantis and go into Blue Duck a great new bakery and pasty shop also on Main. They have great fresh coffee and plenty of good breakfast eating choices or just some great pastries, croissants and breads. read more

Cute luncheonette that has surprisingly delicious food. Omelette was perfectly prepared, French style. Waitress was warm and friendly. Would recommend!! read more

Went for lunch the other day and had an absolutely fantastic order of fish and chips. Even though the fries were not hand-cut, they were cooked to perfection. Waitress was extremely cheery & helpful. The homemade orangeade was also great. A perfect old-fashioned luncheonette feel and a great place to grab a quick bite. read more