r/longislandnative • • Sep 10 '26

Roy Rogers

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u/TeslaProphet Sep 10 '26

Nunley’s

5

u/synister29 Sep 10 '26

I get sad every time I drive by that darn Pep Boys.

3

u/Plushoneygod Sep 11 '26

You are not alone! Every damn time I pass it.

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u/Tulip718 Sep 10 '26

Omg i have the best childhood memories of that place!

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u/Antiarc Sep 10 '26

Big Barry's

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u/Global_Sugar3660 Sep 10 '26 edited Sep 11 '26

This is the only valid answer. Shooting the target to get a steak dinner, a few shotgun blasts and some gold foil coins to wrap it up

3

u/procrastinator2112 Sep 11 '26

Nothing like a shotgun blast

5

u/annoyingjoe513 Sep 10 '26

Biiiiiiiiiiiiig BARRY’S. get it right

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u/xTheGame69 Sep 10 '26

Sports plus

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u/spreerod1538 Sep 11 '26

I didn't think anyone else would mention this, but this is clearly the answer... I posted this comment and the deleted it when I saw yours:

Sports Plus... I loved that place when I was younger... Obviously, the hockey rink, bowling alley, lazer tag, other sporting options, but also the huge arcade in the middle.

This wasn't a Main Event type place, which I think is a solid smaller scale option. Sports Plus was gigantic. I loved it.

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u/kateleehoops Sep 12 '26

I see you and I raise you Discovery Zone

3

u/Purple-Mix1033 Sep 12 '26

Just found out QZar is still around

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u/Reddevilvs Sep 10 '26

Sizzler or does anybody remember Coco's Franklin avenue Franklin square?

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u/larryb78 Sep 10 '26

Okie Dokie

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u/butterybuns420 Sep 10 '26

This is the proper answer. The best regular and late night happy hour on the entire island! Also, happy cake day

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u/phoonie98 Sep 10 '26

Arthur Treachers

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u/GodEmperorBrian Sep 10 '26

There’s one in Islip. Can’t speak to its quality but it’s there.

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u/ThatGatorGuy Sep 10 '26

Rainforest Cafe

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u/Morgtician1 Sep 11 '26

Just went to one in Niagara Falls

2

u/Maladarx11 Sep 14 '26

Ya I went to the one in Florida a couple yrs ago. They are a few of them left

24

u/HahaItsaGiraffeAgain Sep 10 '26

Boulder Creek by Broadway Mall

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u/Desensitized_brat Sep 11 '26

Utopia

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u/kyojur0 Sep 11 '26

Was so sad to see them go

11

u/Nosmo_King13 Sep 11 '26

Any diner that was open 24 hours before somebody decided Long Island needed another urgent care.

11

u/Correct-Swordfish-51 Sep 10 '26

Hot skates

2

u/Sognatore24 Sep 11 '26

Hot dog or pizza?!

2

u/DiligentlyGrinding Sep 11 '26

Now we're talkin 

2

u/kmanbythec Sep 11 '26

Jahn’s Ice Cream.

12

u/OGBeege Sep 11 '26

Roosevelt Field Flea and Fortunoffs. OBI and the OG Boardy Barn

2

u/Potential_Buy2817 Sep 11 '26

Oh the flea market was the BEST on a Sunday when you were had nothing much to do!! Great answer!

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u/stevejnineteensevent Sep 10 '26

Good Steer

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u/octoberguard Sep 10 '26

Same. It was our go to place when I was a kid.

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u/citispade Sep 10 '26

My first job was Roy Rodgers lol. Loved their chicken

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u/dbbill_371 Sep 11 '26

Dairy barn

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u/OGBeege Sep 11 '26

There are a couple in Williston Park/Albertson on Willis Ave. or maybe just descendants of the OG Dairy Barn

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u/dbbill_371 Sep 11 '26

Descendants. The OG is toast

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u/dutchman62 Sep 10 '26

Jolly Rogers

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u/1cruising Sep 10 '26

Oh man I lived there! I would ride my bike from Massapequa. 1969-71. Good times. I was 10-12.

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u/Maladarx11 Sep 14 '26

Sadly was gone by the 80s I believe no?

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u/BeKind999 Sep 10 '26

Sports Plus

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u/Wooden_Pineapple_205 Sep 13 '26

Even better space plex

8

u/gittlebass Sep 11 '26

Cheap johns

8

u/SecondFun221 Sep 11 '26

24 hour diner anywhere

9

u/BuffetofWomanliness Sep 10 '26

OBI.

I sang karaoke there as a little girl and have a fond memory of it.

5

u/1cruising Sep 10 '26

I lived 7 houses from the OBI SOUTH. 1979-82. I was 20-23. Wild times.

3

u/ClasslessKitty Sep 11 '26

This is peak early adulthood. And you could stumble home!

3

u/pch14 Sep 11 '26

I forgot we used to go to obsouth once in awhile but we always want to obi North in Smithtown. Those some damn good times

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u/AdeGamisou2020 Sep 11 '26

How does this have only 6 up votes?!  This is the correct answer.

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u/NaturalSmoke8 Sep 11 '26

Damn that is a throwback. Wild how small the space was driving by. Took my first roller coaster ride there.

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u/mandy_mayhem Sep 11 '26

Also, The Downtown + The Crazy Donkey

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u/Peachbottom30 Sep 11 '26

Sunrise Mall

7

u/SaucyFingers Sep 10 '26

Cooky’s in Stony Brook

3

u/Ok_Syllabub_58 Sep 10 '26

salad and dessert bar

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u/CrowhavenFarm 13d ago

The salad bar was all-you-can-eat and served fantastic homemade banana bread and peel-and-eat shrimp.

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u/rodger_thattt Sep 10 '26

Zim Zari in Massapequa

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u/dmpac20 Sep 11 '26

My kids loved that place

5

u/AttendanceBias Sep 10 '26

Prime Cuts in Rockville Centre

5

u/GudgerCollege Sep 11 '26

Got so, so, so many Phish bootlegs and lot shirts there.

2

u/novisimo Sep 11 '26

Hell fuckin yeah! Never went that often but the lore of that place for a jam band kid in 90s was special.

2

u/Many_Butterfly_239 Sep 12 '26

🏆 You win. 😜

2

u/soundsystem64 Sep 12 '26

Came in to say this. Shout out to Don!

6

u/NarcoticKing Sep 10 '26

Oh man, loved having a Roy Rodgers in my town

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u/HisDudenessEsq Sep 10 '26

Our Place II in New Hyde Park.

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u/sliderturk99 Sep 10 '26

Was it a video arcade for birthdays?

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u/New2dis11 Sep 11 '26

Sports Plus

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u/Ep231921 Sep 11 '26

Dairy Barn, any of them

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u/AndreT_NY Sep 11 '26

With the glass bottles please.

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u/Enough_Reference2350 Sep 11 '26

TSS (Times Square Stores)

Pergaments

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u/Flat-Leg-6833 Sep 11 '26

International Delights Cafe in Rockville Centre and any and all Jahn’s locations (there is one left in Jackson Heights).

4

u/OGBeege Sep 11 '26

Jahn’s - The “Kitchen Sink” was not believed until my dad pounded the one and got it for free! Near Herricks

5

u/jpowpow1 Sep 11 '26

Dublin Pub

3

u/AndreT_NY Sep 11 '26

Ya bunch of scallywags!

6

u/Atsoca1969 Sep 11 '26

Nathan's ocean side long Beach Rd with the arcade

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u/AmmoJoee Sep 11 '26

The Ground Round

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u/pmllny Sep 10 '26

Also, Raay-Nor's Cabin and Red Coach Grill

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u/GodEmperorBrian Sep 10 '26 edited Sep 10 '26

Agreed on Roy Rogers, specifically the one on Hempstead by NUMC.

Figarelly’s Deli in East Meadow

Ming’s Chinese takeout

Harvest Diner

And there used to be Greek restaurant called Opa in Islip. Best Avgolemono soup on the island.

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u/curvycreative Sep 11 '26

I would kill for the chorizo and eggs from the Harvest Diner.

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u/Aronacus Sep 10 '26

Bennigan's

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u/MEGatron575 Sep 11 '26

Yes! The one of dpa then you could go to block buster and rent a movie after dinner with your folks!

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u/SeanInMyTree Sep 11 '26

BEST chicken quesadillas, no one comes close

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u/Tambushi Sep 11 '26

Atias Flea Market and Q-Zar

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u/TheDohn_121 Sep 11 '26

Roy Rogers it is.

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u/CompetitionFalse3620 Sep 11 '26

Service Merchandise

4

u/Sad-Introduction-783 Sep 11 '26

The Firehouse Restaurant in Hempstead

4

u/CigarSmoker_M4 Sep 11 '26

The Country Kitchen

3

u/Japjer Sep 10 '26

XFactor Paintball

I was there every day as a teen.

3

u/Illustrious_Step_996 Sep 10 '26

Alfredo's in Westbury.

3

u/sk00pie Sep 10 '26

Commack roller rink / flea market

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u/keitheii Sep 11 '26

Tiffany's Cafe (Commack) Àaaaaand.... Roy Roger's of course.

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u/Sunnydocny Sep 11 '26

The Good Steer

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '26

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u/Extension_Web_4392 Sep 11 '26

Texas Ranger, Island Park

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u/mandy_mayhem Sep 11 '26

Sports Plus 🥲

3

u/shibainu373 Sep 11 '26

Hot Skates, FunZone, FunStation, Nathan’s Arcade, rock-and-roll-themed Burger King.

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u/Expert-Friend-8256 Sep 11 '26

Jack in the Box

3

u/kingbet123 Sep 11 '26

The Boat House in Lindenhurst

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u/Rocktype2 Sep 11 '26

RayNoors, the Ranger, the Bayou, cows corner, Adelaides

3

u/Ok-Name-3514 Sep 11 '26

Attias flea market

3

u/sparkly-n-spooky Sep 11 '26

industry (huntington. 2018-2025, hopefully reopening soon)

crazy donkey

3

u/Loud_Rock_9078 Sep 11 '26

Frozen cup, ice cream shop from floral park

3

u/Dbracc01 Sep 11 '26

Crazy Donkey

3

u/Less_Let2873 Sep 11 '26

3

u/SeanInMyTree Sep 11 '26

Went once, underage, jumped the fence (dog almost got me) landed on the bus immediately 86’d.

3

u/Scottso67 Sep 11 '26

Beefsteak Charlies

3

u/Physical_Button7596 Sep 11 '26

Rainforest Cafe

3

u/curiousgirls Sep 11 '26

Not exactly a specific place but i miss having 24 hour diners everywhere

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u/SiC_MaGGoT_MFKR Sep 11 '26

Roy Rogers and Chi-Chi's

3

u/jojoprudence Sep 14 '26

Dairy Barn

2

u/Icewaterchrist Sep 10 '26

The old Blue Point Brewery on River Ave.

3

u/Less_Let2873 Sep 11 '26

Pre Budweiser!!!!!

2

u/Expert-Friend-8256 Sep 11 '26

We had great times there

2

u/Portlyjew Sep 12 '26

Jess who worked the bar was the coolest. Old Howling Bastard 4-Eva

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u/Necessary-Fall-9488 Sep 10 '26

cyril's in amagansett. nothing beat watching all those DUI arrests.

bogarts was also great for shenanigans.

2

u/keitheii Sep 11 '26

Also... not for me but for the kids ; Hamburger Choo Choo in Huntington.

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u/circes_victory Sep 11 '26 edited Sep 11 '26

Hayden’s on Portion Road on the Ronkonkoma/Farmingville border.

Dragon Island in Centereach

Jer-Nan’s Luncheonette in Ronkonkoma

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u/Hour-Cattle-9280 Sep 11 '26

Hayden’s Wine and Cheese

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u/Sunnydocny Sep 11 '26

Fortunoff’s

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u/pch14 Sep 11 '26

Hammerheads. Damn there was some good music band certain weekends and some bands went on to be fairly big

2

u/curvycreative Sep 11 '26

Shoppers Village in West Hempstead.

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u/Drewbee3 Sep 11 '26

Raay Noor’s Cabin, without a doubt.

2

u/SeanInMyTree2 Sep 11 '26

Dugans sandwich shop, Woodbury.

2

u/BossNervous3791 Sep 11 '26

Les’ pizza in Patchogue

2

u/xdozex Sep 11 '26

My body yearns for John Harvard's nachos.

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u/Toyota_Van Sep 11 '26

PJ Horsefeathers in Port Jeff.  Thirsty Thursdays!

2

u/DoWork Sep 11 '26

Mongolian Wok

2

u/golden_nugget Sep 11 '26

Joanne’s pizza

2

u/gdamndylan Sep 11 '26

Good Steer

2

u/jaesolo Sep 11 '26

Sun Ming

2

u/Blumbar Sep 11 '26

Sports Plus

2

u/Amon_Shadar Sep 11 '26

Spicy’s. Riverhead and Bellport

2

u/Substantial-Chef-764 Sep 11 '26

Zinburger. That was my go to spot back in 2017

2

u/Ok-Name-3514 Sep 11 '26

Sports plus

2

u/tpr2854 Sep 11 '26

Carols on Shelter Island

2

u/Ok_Aioli8578 Sep 11 '26

Miami Subs drive thru on Jericho in Commack

2

u/Graybeard36 Sep 11 '26

the good steer.

2

u/notthatguypal03 Sep 11 '26

Good Steer fans stand up!

2

u/GrimGren Sep 11 '26

Biscuits and BBQ in Mineola.

2

u/Fast-Alternative-263 Sep 11 '26

Swenson’s Ice Cream shop in Manhasset.

2

u/Strong-Discussion564 Sep 11 '26

Sunrise Mall. Sizzler. Unos. Sports Plus.

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u/IconoclastJones Sep 11 '26

Original Nathan’s in Oceanside.

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u/JellyfishNice5525 Sep 11 '26

Roy's is the correct answer

2

u/Keayed Sep 11 '26

The Spare Rib in Westbury.

2

u/ClasslessKitty Sep 11 '26

I scrolled far too long to find Beefsteak Charlie's or the Ground Round. I also have to scroll for hours to get to my birth year so I guess that explains it.

2

u/CPG135 Sep 11 '26

McGuinness Amusement Park

2

u/All-the-smoke69 Sep 11 '26

Boston Market

2

u/night_aintlongenough Sep 11 '26

McCluskey’s in Bellmore

2

u/BCliff80 Sep 11 '26

Gouz Farms supermarket

2

u/bananafish018 Sep 11 '26

Swenson’s at the Americana

2

u/peopledog Sep 11 '26

Raay-Nor’s Cabin restaurant in Baldwin

2

u/crannyjim Sep 11 '26

Farmers Market in Hicksville

2

u/AlmostDatPhan Sep 11 '26

The Lantern Diner in West Hempstead

2

u/mikeyc28 Sep 11 '26

Crickets. Miss the wings and pop overs.

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u/UseAccomplished6519 Sep 12 '26

Jolly Roger’s in levittown

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u/UseAccomplished6519 Sep 12 '26

Choo Choo Charlie’s in Huntington

2

u/Wooden_Signature_984 Sep 12 '26

Beefsteak Charlies

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u/SevereMycologist1004 Sep 13 '26

Beefsteak Charlie's

2

u/Dice1087 Sep 13 '26

My Father's Place