Very overdue review from the Friday before NYC's (first) major snowstorm of the season. Came to this spot because a close friend (former NYC resident) was visiting after relocating to London. She was looking for a signature city diner and from the photos on Google figured this would fit the bill. However, when we actually got there in person, it turned out to be a swanky Colombian spot that was nothing like a diner except for the booths! When did this switch-up happen?? The food was pretty standard, except they originally brought over chicken empanadas though we ordered beef. When we mentioned it, the waitress brought some other ones (I think these were beef mixed with mashed potato?) and let us keep the original ones for free, so I'm adding an extra star for service! read more

Astoria Gramercy Caf3 - Steak quesadillas (tacos in the back and one of the empanadas) - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

Stopped in here for a quick bite before starting our day as the menu has a little bit of everything, which makes it an easy spot whether you're craving breakfast food or a classic diner-style meal. Service was quick and friendly, which honestly was the highlight of the dining. The sandwiches we got were very dry and not good. The grilled chicken was so chewy it was almost inedible. Also, do not get the ranch it's not very good. Overall, the staff was incredible and I would definitely be open to coming back and trying something else next time read more

Astoria Gramercy Caf3 - Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

Super cute brunch. The menu was large and varied. We had some pancakes and burgers. Coffee was good. It was a vibe. Service was good. It's a fairly small place but cute. read more

While in the area trying to kill time, we decided to grab brunch with an outdoor dining since we had our pup with us. Even though their outdoor patio wasn't setup, there was a single table outside on the corner, which they ended up allowing us to sit at. Once we sat down, the waitress was quick to bring us utensils and menus. Not only did she bring us water, she also brought ice and water for my dog --this was so generous for her to be so accommodating. For food, I ordered the Breakfast Burrito ($17) while the boyfriend had the Cheeseburger ($16) with Bacon (+$3). Our food came out quickly and they both also came with potato sides. The fries were super crispy and tasty, but the home fries were just ok. Overall, the food is mediocre here --nothing to run home about. But what stood out to me here is the service with our waiter specifically. She was so helpful and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of the entire time, so extra star for that. read more

Astoria Gramercy Caf3 - Cheeseburger with Bacon and Fries. - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

See all

What a fantastic breakfast experience! It started with great service. Our server, Angie, was so welcoming and friendly. Service was quick and food was very tasty. We had a coffee spill at our table and the staff sprung into action to get it cleaned up. Would definitely recommend this spot for any meal. Nice ambience in a super convenient location. Please give it a try. read more

I loved this place!! DJ playing with music videos on the screen. Classic Colombian food. Perfect spot for a large group of friends or a date night. The service was excellent! I 100% recommend this place read more

See all

This is definitely a good place for a Friday night happy hour! I came here with my mom and it definitely hit the spot. They changed up the menu and everything but thank god we were still able to get a burger and drinks. Our first round were frozen margaritas and the second round I got a mojito and my mom got a margarita. We always share the Mexican burger since it is massive and it comes with fries; my mom prefers the sweet potato ones. The serve is always good. The girls are always attentive and super nice! That always helps. Both our rounds of drinks came right away and the burger was delicious. Definitely coming here again soon! read more

See all

Great spot and value. They have interesting deals every day. For example on Taco Tuesday you get a free happy hour drink with an order of tacos. Food came quickly and was delicious though a little on the oily side. Will visit again. read more

I stopped by this cafe for a quick bite. The menu has Colombian and Mexican food options. I ate the chicken burrito which was standard, nothing too special. My sister had the chorizo arepa which was ok. The chorizo had bits that were a little too burnt on some sides. However, the waiter was nice. The restaurant did get a little hot and they did not turn on the AC. They only opened the door which only helped slightly. read more

Astoria Gramercy Caf3 - Chicken burrito - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

See all

The food was tasty. The servers were friendly and their service was good. The ambience was fine. The food came late and the reason is here: one cook was working and the other one was just standing and talking for more than 15 minutes while we waited. read more

Excelente comida y Servicio , lo mejor que puedes encontrar en Queens , mire el anuncio el instagram y decir traer a mi familia desde Delaware a probar la comida y me sorprendió Sofia al atendernos con mucho atención y cariño, la comida excelente unos tacos de camarón exactamente como los miré en instagram y el sabor inimaginable muy rico todo acompañado de un jugo de lulo , Sofia muchas gracias por tu excelente servicio y hacernos sentir y atención; 100% recomendado Excellent food and service, the best that you can find down here in Queens read more

I remember this place being lite bites. There's different staff it seems. Their coffee is pretty good. I love the jar my apple juice came in. It's a great place to eat while you're waiting for your cat to be done at the vet office. The inside changed and now they have booths with cool white marble. Theres also a TV on the outterside of the restaurant. I was digging the fact they had music blasting during their morning breakfast rush (adels new album) , it really wakes you up besides the coffee. Our waitress was very nice. We didn't feel like we had to grab their attention they were very on point. ::BathRoom Alert:: Very clean bathroom. The toilet is clean and its one stall. It is unisex. I loved the bright mirror that they have. They have typical hand soap. Let's get to the cost, it's cheaper prices if you're on a budget. It was $23 for two people. I got a Bacon, Egg & cheese. My significant other got egg white wrap with home fries and a coffee. They gave me an apple juice and it tasted a little funny but then again it could have just been my taste buds because I was chewing gum right before. There's a lot of items to choose from and it feels like a mom and pop cafe. For people who don't like the cold I don't recommend you sit in the window area if you get cold easy. I personally love the cold so I was sitting there in a t-shirt and jeans. It only took them 15 mins to bring the food to the table. Very happy with our visit here. read more

See all

The waitress was very sweet - and the terrible food/wait was not her fault. I'm a lifelong vegetarian and stopped in here with my family because my son wanted french fries. The fries took almost 45 minutes at lunchtime and he was almost in tears. I ordered the veggie quesadilla which was not very good, and considering they have Mexican specialties they should probably have some fresh guacamole instead of jarred. But then I found several pieces of chicken in my veggie Quesadilla! and my son's fries tasted like fried chicken. Vegetarians and vegan cannot eat here! They should just remove the few veggie items off of their menu. read more

I stumbled upon Gramercy Caf3 as I was out shopping along Steinway Street in Astoria today. The restaurant is located on the busy corner of Steinway and Broadway. I believe they just opened this week. Inside, you can see that it is not a very large restaurant. Most of the tables are compact in size and some of the tables are placed close together. It's a nicely lit restaurant with windows on either side. When I dined there today, I noticed that it got quite noisy. And was amazed that all the food is made from a small flattop near the bar. There is one family bathroom located in the back. At the front of the restaurant are the drinks and some desserts that can be purchased to go. The menu is really large and boast of typical diner fare. With a mish mash of Greek, Italian and Mexican options. I ordered the fish tacos and a side of fries. The fish in the tacos, I think, were the kind that are frozen and premade but otherwise were great. The fish was cooked nicely and was crunchy and flaky. The pineapple salsa and cilantro on top was a nice added touch and gave it great flavor. And the French fries were delicious. So simple but done very well. It was golden brown, crispy and wasn't too salty. On my way out I also picked up a cup of what I thought was tiramisu, but It turns out it was flan. The cups did not have any labels or anything on it. I thought the flan tasted pretty good. Generally, flan tastes very sweet and usually has some kind of caramel topping. This instead had raisins and was not as creamy in texture. Still, it was pretty tasty. Overall, the food and service were good. Everything was cooked properly, and they kept refilling my cup of coffee. They are one of the few restaurants in Astoria that is open 24/7, I think most of them are also diners. If you are looking for a no-frills, quick, casual place to eat, then this is the place for you. read more

See all

Amazing food, especially if you want to try Colombian food with a Mexican style, the Service is amazing, whenever you are Steinway you should try it!!!. Amazing Ambiance. read more

I had been passing this place all weekend on my way to the gym. They have an advertisement outdoors I believe for brunch. Planned to catch up with a friend on a Monday rainy evening and decided we'd try Gramercy. We were greeted by a very friendly staff, we decided to sit at the bar and have a cocktail. I'm no drinker, I was looking for something light and pretty the bartender recommended something purple. My drink came out pretty and wasn't strong. We shared shrimp tacos & fries both were good. The restaurant itself is such a chill vibe dimly lit perfect for a date, or just to stop in for dinner and cocktails. All menus seemed to have great food options available. I'd definitely stop in again to try more. read more

Solid diner spot on Steinway. Floor to ceiling windows were so nice in the morning. They seated us very quickly despite being very busy on a Sunday. Reasonably priced platters, sides and deli sandwiches. Surprisingly big portions. Service: Very friendly and attentive. And Great music. Will come back. read more

Astoria Gramercy Caf3 - Breakfast quesadilla and lumberjack pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

I've lived in the neighborhood for a year now and finally gave this place a try. It had more of a diner feel than a cafe, but the service was excellent and the food was good. I wasn't a fan of the regular coffee, so next time I'd probably try a latte. It was bright and cheerful for brunch and not too crowded or noisy. I'd definitely come back again. read more

They've replaced Lite Bites, which closed a few months ago. This was my first true dine-in meal experience in an Astoria restaurant in over 14 months, and I was very pleased to see how careful the employees were; temp checks, facemasks, sanitizer, clean tables, and chairs. Gramercy offers standard fare that you would expect in most cafes coffee shops, eggs, omelets, burgers, wraps, pasta, seafood, poultry, steaks, and AND Street tacos. They are more expensive than Lite Bites, however, prices are in line with most of the diners in our area. Structurally, the core of the cafe is almost the same as the former coffee shop. The new owners retained the checkout counter, tables, and chairs in the same locations, except they cut down on the number of tables near the entrance. Each booth has see-through plexiglass. I ordered a blue cheeseburger and a coke for dinner. The burger was good and came with mushrooms and thickly cut fries. The burger was cooked medium to well done. Gramercy Cafe is worth considering. read more

See all

Ambiance and service is good.workers are very professional and efficient. Will definitely come back

Love the food music way way to loud you go there to have dinner and talk with the person your eating dinner with you can't talk and hear each other because the music is way to loud read more

I wish they were 24/7, this food is fresh, great portion sizes and clean. Staff are very friendly as well. The bill was very decent and affordable; highly recommended. read more

This place is very cold inside. I told one of the waitress room is too cold she said she just turn on they AC because someone said was hot. The table was chill, the metal holding the table was chill too that mean the AC have been on for hours. Don't keep the AC on 64 F. However , the food doesn't have consistency. Some of cooks in this establishment doesn't know how to cook. When I visit this place for first time, I liked the food simple with flavor and make with care. Second time different cook it was very late night same dish cooked totally different. The third time different cook food was disaster I had to return the sausage they deep fried cut in half. The forth time was the first guy food was good and the same as he cooked for first time. Yesterday, my fifth time it was the point I have to write a review for them to know, they are not consistent with same dish. There is only one guy with little long hair he cooks good. The rest of cooks they give very super dry homefries and not flavor at all. read more

Today my wife and I went to the new restaurant Gramercy Caf3 on Steinway and Broadway it's a very new restaurant well I got the turkey club and turkey dinner both was really bad it was like cold cut turkey I give the dinner -0 that's how bad it was I'm not putting down the restaurant I'm just give there turkey club sandwiche and there turkey dinner a 1 I have a burger and fries it's was great my warning to you don't get the turkey dinner or the turkey club read more

Had a bathroom emergency. Needed to buy something to use the bathroom. After I went to the bathroom, I let him know that I had a bladder procedure done and needed a bathroom immediately. He said sorry but still made me pay for the coffee. read more

We stopped for breakfast on our way to the airport. The food was fresh, the staff was friendly and accommodating and the coffee delicious with endless pours. And, parking was easy! Felt lucky to find this restaurant. read more

Went in for breakfast, ended up getting the wrong order after pointing to them a photo of what I wanted that was on the menu. Received the wrong thing, sent it back, received the wrong thing AGAIN. After showing the photo to 2 employees, the one employee tried telling the other that we were wrong and that we didn't show them the photo. Not only that, but the owner was WATCHING the whole thing unfold and didn't do a single thing. After asking for check, we requested the check and received no comp or discount for their mistakes, only a favor to not leave a tip. The Nerve.. Also, bathroom is dirty and has no toilet seat. Usually never have problems here but this was completely disappointing. read more

The best breakfast EVER!!!!! The waffles made me so happy . I definitely recommend going here.

Our server Angela was so sweet. The staff was super nice, food was really good, and the restaurant itself was very clean. Will be returning for sure :) read more

Wow, we had a great, casual dinner delivery tonight! And quick! Turkey Club sandwich for hubby which he loved and he said it tasted like "real turkey". Chicken quesadilla to share, no jalapeños please, along with an order of wings only if they could make them mild. They did. Just a slight amount of kick, the way we like them. Have to mention the lady who took our order over the phone. She was so polite and helpful! The delivery came quickly and everything was perfect! We would definitely not hesitate to order again! read more

I loved lite bite, so I said let me try this new caffe will never comeback i ordered quasadia they serve it with avocado dressing when I asked the waiter he said let me ask my chef he came back saying no its cuacamole literally lying in my face after all this igave him my card to pay my bill they charge me 1.25 because I'm not paying cash come on read more