Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York

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AMC Stony Brook 17

Music Venue/Theatre/Club

Tucked into Stony Brook, New York, AMC Stony Brook 17 is a movie theatre that's become part of the everyday rhythm around Stony Brook University. Around Stony Brook University, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up Stony Brook's everyday scene. Stony Brook University students and Stony Brook residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Worth checking the calendar if you're building a list of Stony Brook favorites. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one show at a time.

2196 Nesconset Highway, Stony Brook, NY 11790Website
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Camera Concepts & Telescope Solutions

Shops

Located in Stony Brook, Camera Concepts & Telescope Solutions is a local camera shop popular with students and residents near Stony Brook University. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. College towns like Stony Brook depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Worth ducking into while exploring the rest of what Stony Brook has to offer. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Stony Brook. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would.

85 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY 11790+1 (631) 475-1118camcon102@gmail.comWebsite
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Friends of the Library

Shops

In Stony Brook, New York, Friends of the Library operates as a bookstore within easy reach of Stony Brook University. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Stony Brook know it as a regular local option near Stony Brook University. College towns like Stony Brook depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Hours at small local shops can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near Stony Brook University. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Stony Brook.

150 East Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777+1 (631) 509-5706portjefflibraryfriends@gmail.comWebsite
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Joey Z's

Restaurants

Joey Z's keeps things simple: a restaurant doing its own thing in Stony Brook, a short walk from Stony Brook University. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local restaurant doing its thing in Stony Brook. Stony Brook wouldn't feel quite like Stony Brook without independently owned spots like this one. Regulars come back for a quick, reliable meal between classes or after work. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near Stony Brook University. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Stony Brook.

217 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777+1 (631) 476-7510Website
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Lavender & Co

Shops

Lavender & Co brings a gift shop to Stony Brook, New York, just steps from Stony Brook University. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. College towns like Stony Brook depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. No corporate buyer picking the inventory here - just a shop doing its own thing. Worth ducking into while exploring the rest of what Stony Brook has to offer. Part of the fun of a college town like Stony Brook is finding places like this on your own. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring Stony Brook.

250 East Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777+1 (631) 509-0504Website
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Long Island Bagel Cafe

Restaurants

Located in Stony Brook, Long Island Bagel Cafe is a local fast-food spot popular with students and residents near Stony Brook University. No corporate office is calling the shots here - just someone running their own fast-food spot in Stony Brook. Stony Brook University students and Stony Brook residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near Stony Brook University. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Stony Brook.

2310 Nesconset Highway, Stony Brook, NY 11790+1 (631) 364-9200Website
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Organically Connected

Shops

Organically Connected is a cannabis dispensary in Stony Brook, New York, serving the Stony Brook University community. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local cannabis dispensary doing its thing in Stony Brook. Stony Brook University students and Stony Brook residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. No corporate buyer picking the inventory here - just a shop doing its own thing. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring Stony Brook. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Stony Brook.

202 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777+1 (631) 569-5211Website
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PJ Lobsterhouse

Restaurants

PJ Lobsterhouse is a restaurant in Stony Brook, New York, serving the Stony Brook University community. Around Stony Brook University, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up Stony Brook's everyday scene. Stony Brook University students and Stony Brook residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Stony Brook favorites. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near Stony Brook University.

134 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777+1 (631) 473-1143Website
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Roots Kava Bar

Bars

Roots Kava Bar brings a bar to Stony Brook, New York, just steps from Stony Brook University. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Stony Brook know it as a regular local option near Stony Brook University. Stony Brook University students and Stony Brook residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Regulars come back here for a drink after class or work. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're out near Stony Brook University. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Stony Brook.

250 East Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777+1 (631) 831-4887Website
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Salsa Salsa

Restaurants

In Stony Brook, New York, Salsa Salsa operates as a restaurant within easy reach of Stony Brook University. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Stony Brook know it as a regular local option near Stony Brook University. Stony Brook University students and Stony Brook residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Menus and hours at small local restaurants can change, so it's worth checking ahead. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Stony Brook. Part of the fun of a college town like Stony Brook is finding places like this on your own.

142 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777+1 (631) 473-9700Website
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Skimmed Spa

Shops

Located in Stony Brook, Skimmed Spa is a local beauty salon popular with students and residents near Stony Brook University. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local beauty salon doing its thing in Stony Brook. College towns like Stony Brook depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. No corporate buyer picking the inventory here - just a shop doing its own thing. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring Stony Brook. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near Stony Brook University.

142 East Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777+1 (631) 683-8330Website
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Smith Haven Mall

Shops

Tucked into Stony Brook, New York, Smith Haven Mall is a shop that's become part of the everyday rhythm around Stony Brook University. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local shop doing its thing in Stony Brook. Stony Brook University students and Stony Brook residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Hours at small local shops can change, so it's worth checking ahead. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring Stony Brook. Part of the fun of a college town like Stony Brook is finding places like this on your own.

313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove, NY+1 (631) 724-8066Website
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Spycoast

Bars

Spycoast is a bar in Stony Brook, New York, serving the Stony Brook University community. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Stony Brook know it as a regular local option near Stony Brook University. Stony Brook University students and Stony Brook residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Expect a casual, low-key atmosphere rather than a big chain experience. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're out near Stony Brook University. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Stony Brook.

140 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777+1 (631) 509-5987spycoastpj@gmail.comWebsite
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The Crushed Olive

Shops

Tucked into Stony Brook, New York, The Crushed Olive is a supermarket that's become part of the everyday rhythm around Stony Brook University. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Stony Brook know it as a regular local option near Stony Brook University. Stony Brook wouldn't feel quite like Stony Brook without independently owned spots like this one. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near Stony Brook University.

133 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY 11790+1 (631) 675-6266Website
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The Whiskey Barrel

Restaurants

A neighborhood restaurant, The Whiskey Barrel serves the campus community around Stony Brook University in Stony Brook. Around Stony Brook University, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up Stony Brook's everyday scene. College towns like Stony Brook depend on independently owned restaurants like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near Stony Brook University. Part of the fun of a college town like Stony Brook is finding places like this on your own.

138 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777+1 (631) 743-9418Website
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Umberto's

Restaurants

Umberto's is a restaurant in Stony Brook, New York, serving the Stony Brook University community. Around Stony Brook University, this is one of the small, independently run spots that make up Stony Brook's everyday scene. Stony Brook wouldn't feel quite like Stony Brook without independently owned spots like this one. No corporate test kitchen behind this one - just people cooking food they want to serve. Part of the fun of a college town like Stony Brook is finding places like this on your own. A first visit tends to turn into a habit around here, one meal at a time.

111 Alexander Avenue, Lake Grove, NY+1 (631) 862-6777Website
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Village Florist and Events

Shops

Village Florist and Events brings a florist to Stony Brook, New York, just steps from Stony Brook University. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Stony Brook know it as a regular local option near Stony Brook University. College towns like Stony Brook depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Selection and prices vary spot to spot around Stony Brook, which is part of what makes browsing worth it. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Stony Brook. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring Stony Brook.

135 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY 11790+1 (631) 467-0385Website