Year In Review: 10 Biggest Farmingdale Business Stories In 2024

FARMINGDALE, NY — Businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. Stories of merchants opening shop or a beloved store closing its doors capture the attention of readers. Here are the five business stories that Farmingdale Patch readers were most drawn to in 2024.

Vice Doughnuts & Coffee Opens In Farmingdale: 'We’re Super Excited'

Vice Doughnuts & Coffee opened Friday at 314 Main St., Farmingdale, marking the family-owned pastry shop's second store. Read more.

The Barnyard To Bring Caribbean-Soul Food To Farmingdale: 'All About The Flavor'

The Barnyard plans to open in Farmingdale sometime in September. Owners Dom and Xiomara Romain plan to bring Caribbean-soul cuisine to 261 Main Street — formerly Grecian Grill. Read more.

LI McGrath's Opens In Farmingdale, Bringing Irish-American Fare And Music

LI McGrath's has opened in Farmingdale, bringing the spirit of Ireland to town. Read more.

Zuzu/Crossbarn To Bring Pizza, Ice Cream, Event Spaces To Farmingdale

The wait is nearly over for Zuzu/Crossbarn, as the pizza restaurant, ice cream venue and event spaces business is set to open in mid-August, business owners said. Read more.

Holy Buds, LI's 1st Delivery-Only Retail Dispensary, Celebrates Farmingdale Grand Opening

Holy Buds, the first delivery-only retail dispensary on Long Island, celebrated its grand opening in Farmingdale on Friday. Read more.

Long Island Cafe Now Shipping Sweet Treats Nationwide: 'It’s So Emotional'

A small cafe started in the heart of Farmingdale by a woman who wanted to share her beloved late aunt's recipes with locals is now shipping its sweet treats across the United States. Read more.

Gino's Of Farmingdale To Celebrate Grand Opening: 'Happy To Be Here'

Gino's of Farmingdale is gearing up for its grand opening week with specials from March 11 through March 17. Read more.

Farmingdale's Whiskey Down Diner Celebrates 5 Years: 'Thank You'

Whiskey Down Diner of Farmingdale is set to celebrate its fifth anniversary in June. Read more.

317 Main Street Celebrates 5 Years In Farmingdale: 'Pretty Remarkable'

317 Main Street of Farmingdale is celebrating its five-year anniversary, and "lots of interesting things have happened" since the gastropub first opened its doors, said Chef Eric LeVine. Read more.

Farmingdale's Vico To Donate Takeout Meal Proceeds To Charity The Chloe Belle Foundation

A collaboration so nice, they had to do it twice. Vico: Costiera Amalfitana, an Italian restaurant in Farmingdale, announced it will donate a portion of the proceeds of every takeout order sold to cancer charity The Chloe Belle Foundation throughout December. Read more.