Pantry Diner, Rockville Centre

Pantry started out as a classic dining-car-style eatery over 65 years ago, and has since evolved into the gourmet spot it is today. With its metallic furniture and sleek lighting, the diner's atmosphere has taken a modern turn—but Pantry's comfort-food offerings still hit the spot, among them:

• S'mores pancakes: part of the all-day breakfast menu, these decadent flapjacks combine chocolate, marshmallow, and cinnamon graham-cracker crumbs
• La Royale burger: a custom brisket blend topped with American, gruyère, and cheddar cheeses plus crispy onion rings and truffle-parmesan aioli
• Wings: four spice levels available, ranging from buffalo to the hottest "Fear the Reaper" wings—featuring the infamous Carolina Reaper pepper