Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Long Island City, Queens

Lauryn G. • October 12, 2019The staff is super friendly and the food is amazing. Highly recommend getting a Tofu, something from the special menu and all the rolls you can eat.

Tracy S. • June 8, 2021Everything here is a labor of love. I usually go for square slices while waiting for 12” pies. Highly recommend the lemon ice or cassatina when they have it, too.

Humayun R. • August 27, 2014Friendly staff with phenomenal drinks. They have a selective bourbon collection that'll make you blush. Get the old fashioned.

Rose G. • January 13, 2023The zio julio pizza is delicious! Make sure to try the gelato from the sister restaurant next door

Paul J. • July 19, 2013Excellent Puebla cuisine. Recommended: the green enchiladas and chocolate mole Pueblana

Valerie S. • August 11, 2017Such a hidden gem! Get here early to snag a picnic table for a few drinks with a fantastic view

Dino H. • October 17, 2015Delicious $1.50 iced coffee. Get it to stay with the Nutella Tart on the side.

Fallon | S. • September 14, 2013Awesome tea, awesome decor... And the vegan pear bread is delicious!

Diego F. • November 25, 2017Authentic paraguayan. Order the chipa guasu and empanadas first. Or the payagua. Then I recommend the vori soup and beef milanesa with ensalada rusa. Dulce de mamon (papaya) for dessert.

Viren K. • April 9, 2017Doughnuts coffee and a nice place to hang out ! 5 star. Get a dozen and have a ball ! It can be a little expensive but he quality is amazing !

Guha A. • May 7, 2019Delicious food here. The lotus root kofta is good. Chili cheese naan is a must!

Sean S. • February 11, 2018Cemitas are amazing! As are the onion rings.

Hank • April 2, 2023The Salteñas are as good as they say! Crispy slightly sweet dough on the outside, savory goodness inside, with soup!

Tracy O. • June 2, 2017Guava mojitos, signature burger and hot dog, Cuban sandwich, Buffalo wings and really everything on the menu

Ryan E. • September 7, 2021Really great pasta, excellent service. A really nice spot.

Justine S. • August 19, 2013ask for recommendations if you don't know what to get. the staff is cery friendly & glad to help. personal favorite: pinaksiw na lechon!

Natalie P. • February 18, 2024Very yummy barbecue options, great Mac and cheese. The outdoor space is great in warm weather

Kino • July 17, 2017The Potato Salad here is great as it contains Kewpie mayo and sliced cucumbers topped with a soft boiled egg. The Ban Ban Chicken ramen is light and tasty. The Morgenstern ice cream is also good.

Grace K. • December 7, 2012The Chicken shawarma is my favorite sandwich followed by the kofte kebab (type of mild, fine textured sausage). Most sandwiches are $3.50(!!)

Rachel S. • February 5, 2017Chai is great and interiors are gorgeous especially high ceilings!

Jennifer E. • November 21, 2012Tiramisu - divine. All the homemade desserts are. A+

Meghan M. • April 19, 2010Have the Jagger Schnitzel- it's amazingly good!

Bonnie S. • November 10, 2018This place just opened a few weeks ago and SO glad we tried it. Best sushi I’ve had in awhile and the employees were super friendly! Great new addition to the neighborhood

Elisa • June 1, 2023Get the Crispy chicken bian dang so that you can get a mix of their popcorn chicken and Lu rou fan all in one meal! My go-to lunch.

Alex P. • July 4, 2019A+. Best ingredients. Simple preparation. Best dishes=softshell crab, octopus, jumbo shrimp, octo-salad, crab salad. skipable=Tiger prawn, sardines. Order 2x Greek salad. BYO avocado/hot sauce/booze

Kino • September 16, 2017Huge portions! The Friday night large Tripe Stew w/ side rice & salad $9 was tasty. The half size Picada (pork cracklins, chicken cutlet, thin steak, sausage, & blood sausage) $19 can feed 5-6 people.

Alice C. • May 7, 2022The brunch is really good. Had the arepas benedictos and a mimosa. Just splendid

Adam I. • November 18, 2014Their almond croissants are to die for. A sweet and savory treat for breakfast.

Untappd • July 27, 2012Nice location right off the 7 train, has 2 floors and and out door patio. Nice vibe and a fantastic beer list.

Eileen • January 30, 2018The garlic pizza is so good! Get that and skip the margherita pizza