5 Best Egg Sandwiches On the North Fork: Patch's Picks

NORTH FORK, NY — Ask anyone who hails from Long Island and who's traveled to distant corners of the country or world, what they miss most about home, and chances are they'll say a mouthwatering egg sandwich.

Whether it's the classic bacon-egg-and-cheese on a roll, or a BEC, with salt, pepper, and ketchup, or SPK — or if you prefer a toasted bagel with eggs and avocado and tomato, or a sausage-egg-and-cheese with hot sauce —there's something for every hankering.

Here's a rundown of Patch's 5 picks for egg sandwich delights on the North Fork. Did your favorite make the list or do you have another don't-miss egg sandwich suggestion to share? Let us know in the comments — and no matter where you go, bring your appetite for a Long Island experience like no other.

Erik's in Southold

Family-owned since 2006, Erik's is a North Fork gem. Nothing captures the magic of summertime better than sitting outside Erik's with the perfect egg sandwich. Their classic egg sandwich, with two eggs on a roll, cheese, ham, sausage, bacon, tomato or avocado, is simple perfection. And if you're still hungry, breakfast skillets, fresh scones and croissants, and some of the best homemade soups on the North Fork are sure to please every palate.

Erik's is located at 43715 County Road 48, Southold.

Goldberg's Famous Bagel, Greenport

There's a reason Goldberg's has locations across the North Fork and the Hamptons, including East Hampton, Southampton, Napeague, East Quogue, Wainscott, Sag Harbor, Riverhead, Mattituck and Greenport — their bagels raise the bar.

And pair that toasted bagel with a BEC, and, well, it's heaven. With breakfast sandwiches including the Spicy Hobo — two eggs, bacon, pepper jack cheese, hash brown and hot sauce — the sausage, egg and cheese, or the Powerhouse — two egg whites, turkey, lettuce, tomato and hot sauce in a wrap — there's something to satisfy every hankering.

Southold General

Southold General, located in Einstein Square on Main Road in Southold, has some mouth-watering offerings for egg sandwiches to remember. Choose from an egg sandwich on an English muffin, with optional bacon, black forest ham, or smoked salmon. Or try a croissant egg sandwich with egg whites and spinach or eggs, Gruyere and chives.

Southold General is located at 54180 Main Road in Southold.

Black Sheep Bagels, Cutchogue and Jamesport

With a Cutchogue location opening in May, fans of the original Jamesport location now have two spots on the North Fork to love Black Sheep Bagels, and egg sandwiches for every craving.

Main Road Biscuit Co., Jamesport

Yes, biscuits are the star at this popular eatery on Main Road. Warm, with honey butter or chive butter, those biscuits conjure up Sunday morning memories — comfort food beyond compare. But also on the menu is a Breakfast Sandwich — two fried farm eggs, melted cheddar, red pepper mayo, arugula on a grilled brioche bun with choice of protein — so good you'll be coming back again. And again.

Main Road Biscuit Co. is located at 1601 Main Road in Jamesport.

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