During a weekend visit to Greenport on Long Island, my group and I wanted to grab a late brunch in town. After browsing several menus online, we decided on The Cheese Emporium by Bruce & Son. The shop serves up breakfast and lunch in addition to selling packaged goods.
Our group of four arrived during lunchtime. The restaurant doesn’t accept reservations, but luckily we were able to sit on the patio and enjoy the beautiful weather. There wasn’t a table for four, and they would not let us push two together, so we sat at adjacent tables.
Despite a tempting drink menu, we opted for a round of waters as we planned to visit a winery after our meal. The breakfast and lunch menus offer a wide variety of dishes. I had a difficult time trying to decide what to order. In addition to breakfast classics, items like avocado toast and lemon ricotta pancakes graced the breakfast menu. The lunch selections were equally as tempting with several tasty-sounding paninis and cold sandwiches. I finally decided on an omelet with salmon, onion and capers. The dish was prepared to order, though it wasn’t an exciting or memorable meal. I had food envy as I watched the other plates arrive to the table, in particular the cubana panini.
Even though I was slightly disappointed with my brunch selection, I would highly recommend The Cheese Emporium by Bruce & Son for the service, selection and ambiance. I hope to return and try something more unique.
The Cheese Emporium by Bruce & Son
208 Main St, Greenport, N.Y. 11944
631 477 0023
Read This Next
American Eats in London on the Rise
Trends / Food & Drink
Jun 23, 2016#TrazeeTravel
Insta FeedNorth America
Nov 2, 2026Embrace a Winter Escape at This Hotel in the Colorado Rockies
As one of North America's premier ski-in, ski-out sanctuaries, The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch welcomes guests to embrace this winter season with hands-on culinary tastings, restorative wellness rituals and premiere slopes in the Rocky Mountains.
Sponsored Content
Taiwan: Whatever Your Pleasure
Taiwan’s wealth of offerings ensures travelers find destinations, activities and amenities to suit all interests.
Destinations / North America
Nov 2, 2026An Introvert’s Guide to Wine Country
Say goodbye to packed tasting rooms, a jam-packed itinerary and the rush to fit in as many vineyards in a trip as possible. For travelers seeking a quieter, away-from-the-crowds wine experience, Sonoma County, California, offers wineries and vineyards where you can slow down, savor your surroundings and enjoy your Cabernet with a side of solitude.
Destinations / North America
Nov 2, 2026Plan Now for 2027 JXN Food & Wine Festival
It may seem like a long way away, but go ahead and begin planning now for the 2027 JXN Food & Wine Festival, March 11–13, 2027, in Jackson, Mississippi. The fourth annual festival, co-hosted by Chef Chair Hunter Evans and Chef Aarón Sánchez, opened its ticket sales in late October.
Sponsored Content
Extraordinary Moments, Made to Keep
The Excellence Collection offers a curated collection of luxurious resorts across Mexico and the Caribbean, promising exceptional experiences for every guest and taste. From upscale suite concepts to a plethora of gourmet dining options, from wellness experiences to curated activities, The Excellence Collection guarantees all this and more.
Destinations / North America
Oct 30, 2026Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center Reservations Open
California Science Center recently announced advance reservations for Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, the permanent home of space shuttle Endeavour, are now available ahead of the new Air and Space Center’s public opening on Nov. 13.
ShareThis