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The Canopy Club to replace Gourmet Burger Bistro in Port Jefferson

By Greater Long Island September 23, 2026 2 min read

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There’s a new club opening in Port Jefferson — but this one has nothing to do with dancing or mixed drinks.

The Canopy Club is coming to 5 Mill Creek Road, the former home of Gourmet Burger Bistro, which closed its doors last week after 18 years, with a concept centered around good food in a relaxed, social setting.

“The idea is to give people a place where they can sit down, have a good meal and enjoy themselves without the typical bar atmosphere,” owner Mitch LaBianca told Greater Long Island. “The way we are going to do it is like nothing else I’ve ever seen on the Island.”

The Canopy Club will offer an optional membership for $30 a month with other, um, perks. Members will receive a free cup of coffee every day, along with discounts on merchandise and catering.

“For anyone who regularly buys coffee, that is much more [money] than what we are going to charge for our membership fee,” LaBianca said. “When I was explaining it to my friends, they all thought it was a great idea.”