April 11, 2026
Compton's, the NYC sandwich shop known for its house-baked bread and made-from-scratch condiments, is opening its first Long Island location at 5 Jackson Avenue in Syosset this April. It's the eighth Compton's overall, and the first step in what the owners say will be a bigger push onto the Island.
The short answer: the bread. Compton's bakes all their bread in-house daily — no deliveries from a commercial bakery. Every condiment is made from scratch too. Founded in 2018 in Astoria by Alex Compton, the shop built a following on sandwiches that feel more like a project than an afterthought.
The menu leans Italian-American with standouts like The Tony (a stacked Italian cold cut, $17), the Vodka Parm ($16), and a Reuben ($20) that regulars swear by. Morning people go for the Greenpointer breakfast sandwich at $11.
They also keep board games on the tables, which gives the place a neighborhood-hangout feel that most delis don't even attempt.
Silas David, who also operates the Compton's in Whitestone, Queens, is the co-owner and franchisee for Syosset. He and Compton picked Syosset specifically because of the foot traffic near the LIRR station and the mix of families and commuters in the area.
The address is 5 Jackson Avenue in Syosset — right off of Jackson Avenue near the village center. Opening is targeted for mid-April 2026, pending final inspections. Hours haven't been officially announced yet, but expect something similar to their other locations: early morning through evening.
Absolutely. NYC food brands have been eyeing Long Island for the past few years, and the post-pandemic shift to suburban living accelerated it. Compton's joins a growing list of Manhattan and Brooklyn favorites that have decided the commuter crowd deserves the same quality closer to home.
David and Compton have said publicly they plan to expand further on Long Island after Syosset proves out. So if this one does well — and based on the NYC following, it should — expect more locations. This mirrors what's been happening across the Island, from national chains choosing Long Island suburbs for expansion to local spots like major retailers selecting Long Island malls for their first eastern outposts.
Sources: Long Island Press, Patch Syosset, comptons.nyc
