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(Now Closed)Restaurant, Café, and Lounge$$$$
Astoria
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Susan KingSeptember 1, 2016Not a lot of gluten-free appetizer choices but salad & filet were great & I always love a trio of sorbet! The Pinot noir was really lovely! Enjoyed having the private room upstairs for a group dinner!
Jisu PJune 2, 2014Our waitress was amazing! I had the grand chicken panini and it was good but a little dry. My friend had the chicken parm panini and she enjoyed that as well. Ask for chipotle mayo for your fries :)
Come for brunch, sit outside, luxuriate & imagine u are in a European locale, while you wait for your order to be served at a snail's pace. Get the sweet potato fries.
Sara 🌈⚔🍾January 12, 2015Yummy brunch! You get a free cocktail with your entree but it's very small. The service is very fast and friendly, even when it's crowded.
azarel camachoAugust 11, 2014Feta cheese fries, Kebob wrap with feta cheese, lamb burger with feta cheese or just a side of feta cheese. Common denominator == GREAT FETA CHEESE!!!
Cristina LumiereJune 11, 2014Chocolate fondant here is a dense slice of chocolate cake, not the usual delicious molten cake!!!! Very disappointing!!!!
coleen c.April 18, 2011i really love the drinks and the food here, but damn! this is the ultimate jersey-shore, guido, douchebaggery kind of joint. i keep thinking that snooki's going to walk in here everytime i come and lo
Alisson PirolaMarch 22, 2014I really don't know what people complain about... Folks here served me well... Music is good enough that no one can listen what you're talking about to your friends... Place is nice!
WiltonNovember 25, 2012If you order the brunch special, make sure to ask that your cocktail and tea/coffee are not brought out at the same time. Bloody Mary's are great :)
Fanny GDecember 28, 2014Cool spot, the food was pretty good, everyone liked their drinks I just ordered a Makers Mark on the rocks, service was good!
Frankie DiazAugust 1, 2013So apparently even though it doesn't say this nowhere in the menu you can't get a side with your pancakes or French toast even though at the top of the menu it says it comes with a side of fries.
Racky RossNovember 9, 2014I love the brunch here. Try the burger with bacon and home fries, and have a mimosa!- I've been coming here for brunch almost every weekend. They never disapoint. Wait for your meal can be the only downside, but it's definitely worth it once it arrives.
One of the best legendary cafe's in Astoria. If you don't like it... Don't come here.... Nobody said you had to stay. But the music is off the hook here!
Nothing beat s their Grand omelette with sweet potato fries and honey mustard on the side.... and you get a nice complimentary minosa or bloody mary
Conor ClancyApril 17, 2011Great brunch spot, especially on a nice day when the outdoor seating is available. However, we had to wait a long time for our food... so if it's crowded, you may want to check out another place.
HeatherAugust 16, 2011First time tonight. Had chicken kabob platter with veggies and rice.sooooo good yum. But slow ass service. Wow. Pick up the speed a little and would love this place.
ᴡ CallahanMarch 24, 2016Pass on Grand Cafe. This used to be the cheap and quick place to grab a bite. They have raised their prices dramatically and last time I went we waited 40 mins for a sandwich and a burger
I like the food and brunch is fairly popular. But I can't stand the night crowd. I always order to go at night.
Love their to-go section in the back with its own entrance. Good espresso and quick!
Erik Traveling-MystroFebruary 7, 2016Best place for slow service and fake breakfast syrup given in single serve packets. The food is mediocre and not worth the price. For the price you pay they should at least offer REAL syrup. 😕
Badriyah ZuubeckJanuary 6, 2012love this place, good music, good drinks and skirt steak! Greek food to die for
Charly D'OliveNovember 6, 2016A definite case for chef Ramsey, be ready to wait and wait and wait more, smoothies are good- Paris bistro feel but not worth the hassle
- Elizabeth FernandezAugust 21, 2013Check out the platters for some late night snacks when you've been out too late having a good time!
Michael SteigmanJune 3, 2014Nice spot for people watching but don't order beer ever, it's always served at room temp.
Shana CarpMarch 2, 2013Kind of jersey shore like crowd. Loud and really small tables for a ginormous space to pack people in. Most brunch food is actually under a heatlamp, and can as a result come out cold.
Sally CancelJanuary 29, 2012Drinks are always good here. I'm not just saying that because my brother makes them!
Melody EwingFebruary 23, 2011Gets super crowded, so if you're not into bumping elbows, arrive early. They serve complimentary little mini muffins at brunch.
The nutella crepes are out of this world n the frappe is amazing. Light n sweet:)
Erica KobrinMay 31, 2014The slowest service ever!!!! They never have enough workers!!!! And the food isn't even that great and their prices are so high!!!! Everything you get is extra!!!! Never going back!!! Worst frappe too
Ask if Gus is working to make you the best cappuccino or frappe
The best Frappe,Food and $ervice on 30th AvE <3 Grand Caffeeeeeee
Laura QJuly 14, 2014Ok service but our orders wrong. If you ask for no onions in a sandwich then I mean no onions. They returned my sandwich w/onions still in it, I had to pick them out. Never again, as if they care.
My fav is cobb salad, more chicken than lettuce. But will take up to 20 mins (for a salad!). Dont come here if youre in a rush. Dont feel bad 4 grabbin a busser or other servers becoz u wont find urs.
Tuesday night is your best bet for all of your coffee needs.
Tony XerriJuly 4, 2014Can someone point out to this house music, Guido infested wannabe euro club/cafe crowd that this place is terrible. Overcooked food, way too many bro-tanks, and a complete waste of time. Evolve!
Chaska M-pJanuary 31, 2013What a bunch of useless bimbos. Busier rubbing their tits on guys and fucking around rather than actually taking care of all their tables.
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- Mon–Sun
- 8:00 AM–2:00 AM
(718) 777-7321
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Great Coffee - Good Service! Great Salads! They Take Cash & Credit Cards!"
Emmanuel (Manny) A. Nikoloudakis - 8.6
"Has some of the best cocktails in Astoria, and their kale Cobb salad is delicious. Good whisky selection."
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