Bruce's Cheese Emporium

Recent lunch at Bruce's revealed that this on-the-street "deli" has not slipped a bit from my last visit. The potato-leek soup was excellent, other lunch specials were satisfying. Two comments - the service staff at Bruce's is less than experienc ... more

Recent lunch at Bruce's revealed that this on-the-street "deli" has not slipped a bit from my last visit. The potato-leek soup was excellent, other lunch specials were satisfying. Two comments - the service staff at Bruce's is less than experienced, service takes a long time and not always what was ordered (2 errors among 8 customers I observed). Although they seem to have local Long Island wines, they are not promoted at all - I would recommend a separate wine list (there's good $$ in this, guys). I ordered a local Merlot and was told they were out of "RED" wine (the service staff again). My guess is that Bruce's tends to get easily overwhelmed by a busy day crowd and could use some additional service help. In spite of all these comments, the food is top-notch, the atmosphere is almost European (including the service !) and the experience and value is worth the wait. Jay Buscemi less

If you ever find yourself hungry in Greenport, Bruce's for breakfast or lunch cannot be beat. Super sandwiches, salads, pitas and baked goods are all great. Limited outdoor seating (3 tables, I think) let you watch the crowds go by in the summer ... more

If you ever find yourself hungry in Greenport, Bruce's for breakfast or lunch cannot be beat. Super sandwiches, salads, pitas and baked goods are all great. Limited outdoor seating (3 tables, I think) let you watch the crowds go by in the summer. Full choice of beers (including local microbrews) and local wines. Soups are a specialty so ask what's hot today ! Finish with a piece of carrot cake and a cappuccino to round off the afternoon. less