Bites Nearby: Sweets of the Spoon

Overview: New on the Rocky Point scene, offers morning coffee and pastries, lunch, dinner and of course dessert.

Breakfast: Though they don't open until 11 a.m., you'll find a variety of coffees, teas and hot chocolate as well as house-made Muffins ($1.45) Muffin Tops ($0.95) and Bagels ($0.95 plain, $1.45 buttered and $1.65 with cream cheese).

A variety of salads -- everything from a Fresh Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing to Grilled Portobello Mushrooms to a classic Caesar Salad -- range from $7.95 to $9.95.

Salads: You can have the basics -- House Greens ($1.45/$2.95) or House Caesar ($2.95/$4.95) or upgrade to the Milanese ($7.45), which is fresh field greens, walnuts, craisins and  gorgonzola cheese dressed with the house balsamic, or the Tortilla Bowl Salad ($5.95) made with fresh greens, tomatoes, salsa cream, guacamole, cheese and olives.

All salads are served with your choice of dressing and bagel chips.

Sandwiches: Sandwiches -- both paninis and wraps -- span a wide range of countries and cuisines. The Caprese ($7.25) is classic Italian with fresh mozzarella, tomato and pesto. As is the Bella Roma ($6.45) which features grilled chicken, red peppers and provolone cheese. 

In the mood for something different, check out the Cuban Connection panini ($7.95) which combines pulled pork, ham, and swiss cheese layered with pickles and mustard, or the Mango Tango wrap ($7.25) -- chunks of chicken with mango salsa, cilantro and fresh greens.

Desserts: Ice cream, gelato and Italian ices -- all made on-site -- range in price from $2.75 to $5.55 depending on size and delivery method (cone, waffle cone or cup).  You'll also find Brooklyn Egg Creams ($1.95/$2.45) -- not something you see every day in downtown Rocky Point.

Address: 597 Route 25a, Rocky Point, N.Y. 11778

Cost: $