Cozy Season On Long Island: Bookstores, Tea Shops, And More
/Fall kicks off cocooning season, but you don't need to stay home to be cozy. Our real estate agents cocoon at these comforting bookstores and warm-drink shops around Long Island.
Favorite Bookstores, Tea Shops, and Warm-Drink Stops on Long Island
Locust Valley Bookstore - Locust Valley, NY
Address: 8 Birch Hill Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560
Do you enjoy sharing your love of reading with family and friends? Locust Valley Bookstore offers complimentary gift wrapping that makes books almost too pretty to open.
Other products on the shelves include:
Jigsaw puzzles
Notepads and notecards
Extensive children's collection
Locust Valley Bookstore, down the street from Locust Valley homes for sale, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Next Chapter - Huntington, NY
Address: 204 New York Ave., Huntington, NY 11743
Avid readers love nothing more than discovering what's in The Next Chapter. Located not far from Huntington homes for sale, The Next Chapter bears the distinction of being the largest independent bookstore on Long Island.
Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
Long Island Writer's Guild Writing Workshop: 7 p.m. on 10/26
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction Night: 7 p.m. on 10/28
Hours are 9:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday.
Northport Books - Northport, NY
Address: 127 Main St., Northport, NY 11768
As Northport Books proclaims, "A town isn't a town without a bookstore." Fortunately, that's not the case by Northport homes for sale, after founder Jennifer McAuliffe opened the shop in 2025.
Northport Books offers memberships with perks such as:
20 percent off every purchase
Free in-store coffee
Early access to events
Hours are 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday.
Robinson's Tea Room - Stony Brook, NY
Address: 97 Main St., Stony Brook, NY 11790
Great Britain's iconic afternoon tradition can be found right here near Stony Brook homes for sale. Enjoy this charming event at Robinson's Tea Room.
In addition to your choice of unlimited tea, service includes:
Soup or salad
Scone with clotted cream and raspberry jam
Eight finger-sized savories
Selection of freshly-baked pastries
Robinson's Tea Room is open 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and reservations are recommended.
Qahwah House - Westbury, NY
Address: 541 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY 11590
With approximately one billion people drinking coffee each day, it's clearly a worldwide favorite. Qahwah House brings this international element to the community around Westbury homes for sale by using beans from Yemen, a country with a centuries-old coffee tradition.
Yemeni-style drinks include:
Sana'ani, a medium roast with cardamom
Qishr, coffee husks with ginger and cinnamon
Adeni chai, black tea with cardamom, nutmeg, and milk
Qahwah House is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Theodore's Books - Oyster Bay, NY
Address: 17 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay, NY 11771
After Steve Israel retired from Congress, he chose a different form of public service: opening Theodore's Books just minutes from Oyster Bay homes for sale. Israel's political roots are reflected in the bookstore's name honoring former President Theodore Roosevelt, one-time resident of Oyster Bay whose remains rest in nearby Youngs Memorial Cemetery.
Hours are 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday.
Plan a Cozy Long Island Outing
Where can you find independent bookstores on Long Island?
Long Island has several locally owned bookstores, including Locust Valley Bookstore, The Next Chapter in Huntington, Northport Books, and Theodore's Books in Oyster Bay.
Where can you enjoy afternoon tea on Long Island?
Robinson's Tea Room in Stony Brook offers a traditional-style afternoon tea experience with tea, scones, savory bites, and pastries.
Where can you try Yemeni-style coffee on Long Island?
Qahwah House in Westbury serves Yemeni-style coffee and tea drinks, including Sana'ani coffee, qishr, and Adeni chai.
Long Island: A Home for All Seasons
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