I was walking around looking for some lunch and stumbled upon this nice corner pub…read more I would say it is 3-something stars, close to 4. However, I wasn't a fan of the service. When I walked in, there seemed to be just one person trying to care of things, so the wait was a bit longer than ideal. However, a second server eventually appeared. They do have awesome happy hour deals which include drinks and food from Monday through Friday, 11am to 7pm. Overall, it has a good spot to grab a beer, sip a cocktail, and snack on some small bites. I tried the Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and the chicken was juicy. I also like all the peppers and the flavorfulness of the aioli.

Easter day, New York City, corner pub, and sitting outside. A lot lines up on a nice afternoon like…read morethis. The beer battered codfish appealed to me. As much as a burger and a pub lineup well, for some reason, I went with the crowd fish. The fish was more of a prefab fish rather than something appearing fresh caught. The coleslaw was good, but you got such a small amount that it almost seemed not worth it. The french fries were good, they're on the soggy side, but I know some people like that. May have given an extra star if it wasn't for the hair I found in the fish. Bummer!

Best Momos around!…read more If the title doesn't tell you everything, this review will. I found out about this place months ago and it was finally time to give it a try. My spouse and I are always down to find good momos, and this being close by and Tibetan cuisine, it was definitely a must. Ambience: It seats a decent crowd. It has nice Tibetan artwork and you feel the warmth from the owners. It's cozy and it felt great. Service: Top notch. I don't say this lightly. The server sat us down and was just so joyful. Her smile and demeanor made you feel welcomed. Brought us water and asked the usual and offered to explain any dishes. Now we are onto the good -- might I say great -- part. THE FOOD. We didn't order momos on our first visit. Food: My wife got the Himalayan Rice set (chicken) and I got the Rildok. We also got the Shabhaley -- from the description I thought it was literal meat. The Shabhaley, to put it, looks like an empanada. It was far from it in the best possible way. The pastry was crisp but soft and the beef filling was divine! Seasoned with so much flavor and it was paired with a beautiful sauce. The Rildok was exquisite. In my opinion -- I even told one of the servers, whom I now know is one of the owners, that the flavor profile reminded me of a cheeseburger, and it's my favorite new dish. The Himalayan Rice set was awesome. The chicken was tender and flavorful. The tingmo (like a bread) was soft and delicious, paired well with the chicken. The dal reminded me of my own homeland's dal. We've now been back here multiple times. My goal is to try the entire menu. The vegetable khoty momo was surprisingly my favorite, and I'm someone who loves meat. I've now had all the flavors and preparations of the momos, and you can't go wrong! This place is a gem. Their quality of food is top notch, and their actual aunties are in the back making this with so much love. I want everyone to try it. The owner and his staff are amazing and welcoming. They remembered me from my second visit, and that speaks volumes. They're all down to earth and it shows. The passion they have for their food and their kindness shines through. Parking: Can be rough depending on time of day.

It's an unassuming spot on a street of eateries. Their place is clean and is decorated with…read moreDarjeeling artwork. We got the kothey momo and chicken curry. The momos took a while but the curry was out quickly. Both were so flavorful! The sauce that came with the kothey momo cut perfectly through the mild chicken filling. The momo was soft but had a crisp bottom which melted in your mouth. The curry was creamy and had a hint of spiciness without setting your tongue on fire. All in all solid food!

I wanted to like this place since it's near me but I couldn't…read more Food - expensive and tasteless. My bacon egg and cheese had no seasoning or taste whatsoever, it felt like I was just eating texture. Their signature hot chocolate also just tasted watered down and from a machine Service - felt off.. the cashier was an objectively nice lady but there was no hello, thanks, please, or anything like that. There were a few times I had to repeat my order because the barista would choose to use the loud af coffee grinder (conveniently right next to the cashier and where you place an order) when I was ordering (and other customers as well) Ambiance - to each their own, but not my vibe. There's a very edgy dramatic vibe where they play epic music you'd hear in boss battles and I think that's what they're going for at Artpresso Wasn't what I was looking for at 9am.

The place had great options and prices! To be honest I wish it would offer a better service when…read moreyou are staying but I guess is normal because is a coffee shop! It is really cute but not as cozy as I wish because the chairs were a little bit uncomfortable for a long stay. The food was okay, the raspberry croissant with Nutella would have been better warm! I also believe is NO KID Friendly which was kind of a bummer cause I went with my nieces and even tho they behave great, they have a glass table that is pretty hard to eat at!

I cannot say I was expecting the food to be this damn good out of a seemingly random Mexican place…read morethat just happened to be near where we were. I hadn't seen Tacos Gobernador on any Mexican restaurant menu before. These are sinaloan-style tacos, stuffed with the fresh shrimp abundant in the region. This is the second time I'm saying this in the first four sentences, but these were amazing. First of all - they were huge! Way larger than normal tacos, these tortillas stretch across the plate. The outsides are perfectly crisped up - these are kind of a mix between a soft & hard shell taco, but incorporating the best of both worlds. The amount of oil used in the grilling is perfect. What really makes these though, is the fillings. The shrimp is unbelievable - first of all, its the largest shrimp I've ever seen inside a taco. I mentioned how large these tacos are, but the shrimp bursts out of the top like a xenomorph out of a chest; there's little containment to be had here. These shrimp are seasoned astoundingly, turning practically a dark red from the spices used. Oh yeah, and the juiciness is just perfect. They are so well cooked. The other outstanding part is the cheese. The Oaxacan cheese is special - it's some of the best cheese I've ever had on a taco. Hot, soft, and stretchy with a perfect level of melting, it adds a crazy amount of flavor to each bite. The other toppings are solid, but some more onions would've helped I think. Also, the dipping sauce used is around average, and unnecessary. This was kind of expensive for 3 tacos - coming in at $25 before tax and tip. It was a ton of food though. Overall, a new variation of taco I think I'm absolutely in love with. 9.25/10

Came at 1 pm on a Sunday for lunch and got seated quickly. Chorizo torta and green sauce…read morechilaquiles with eggs were both excellent, though it took a really long time to get food. Would order delivery next time! 4.5 stars.

This cute little bakery is located in the same space as Koufuku Market, on the corner of Hunter St…read moreand 42nd Road. It can be a little confusing to find since it's a stand inside the market, not a separate store front. They carry a pretty wide variety of Asian flavor-inspired breads, pastries, cakes and cookies, including buns and some more dessert-type items. I checked out Progreso for an event this past weekend and ended up buying a few items to go: - matcha marble sponge cake $4.49: was fluffy, light and moist, good flavor of matcha and a light schmear of whipped cream in the middle. Would get this again! - taro cream puff $6.50: this was taro paste (? not sure if that's fully accurate though it felt more consistency of soft whipped taro than a traditional pastry cream) with whipped cream on top sandwiched by what I believe was choux pastry with craquelin. I think maybe because the this was sitting chilled/refrigerated for a while the top craquelin layer wasn't quite crispy anymore, though it looked nice. Personally it was a bit too much regular whipped cream, would've preferred more of a taro pastry cream. - mango pudding with fresh mango $6.50 mango flavor in the pudding was light though it was a nice tease of flavor. The texture was on the firmer side for puddings. The mangos were a bit oxidized though tasted ok, maybe glaze them or do something to maintain the color? Since this is a pretty new spot hope they could make a few improvements and blow it out of the park! I appreciated the owners' enthusiasm for sharing about their shop.

I'm so happy I got to try progreso cafe. I generally love cafe's, so whenever I try another cafe I…read morecan't wait to review it. I'm definitely happy i visited Progreso cafe it is an amazing little cafe which was a little tricky to find because it's inside a market. The cafe was awesome, the food looked delicious the service was fast. The workers were extremely friendly, it was a great experience. I got the strawberry dragon it was absolutely fantastic and so so delicious. I have recently started getting into matcha and the drink had matcha with like strawberries in it. My first ever experience with a matcha strawberry combination. I'm definitely going to go to progreso cafe very soon again. I'm definitely going to try out more of the pastries. On top of pastries looking so good I'm also very curious about the meat buns. They have so many choices in progreso and I can't wait to try everything. All the drinks look so so good but Im definitely happy I got the strawberry dragon as my first but it won't be my last. If you like cafe pastries and meats buns please go and support progreso. For the people who will have a hard time finding it, it's located inside a market called koufuku market

A True Astoria Gem…read more Little Flower Café is such a beautiful representation of the Astoria community. Great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a place that reflects the diversity, culture, and heart of the neighborhood. I especially appreciate that they stand with Palestine and give space to values of community, compassion, and solidarity. A true Astoria gem and definitely worth supporting!

Went today for my second visit. Maybe ordered wrong but between the $5 12 oz drip coffee and $15…read moreavocado toast I thought they confused 36th Ave in queens for a yuppie filled 'hood in BKLYN. I could accept the pricing if the goods were worth it, but the coffee was coffee and the avocado toast was too salty to eat. I didn't get any pastries because I didn't know what they had. It was only when I was throwing away my avocado toast did I see all their beautiful pastries on a drying rack in the back. And by that point I wasn't willing to wait on line again. I don't understand why, as a business, they would not use the power of their customers eyes to increase their sales. I was clearly a fist tine customer but the gal taking orders had no interest in sales. I guess they can live on the hype, but I left disappointed and with the feeling that I just visited a poorly run establishment. I might give them another chance, but this city is competitive so next time I'll probably go somewhere else so I can spend way too much $$ on something I'll actually enjoy. Next!

Such a cute cafe! I like the diverse menu. I tried the braised pork over rice (new menu) and I was…read moresurprised by how good it was! I also had a very refreshing yuzu green tea. The staff were very kind and attentive.

Lately Cafe is a bit hidden right now because of all the construction, so I probably never would…read morehave found it if it weren't for Google Maps. The highlight is definitely the large outdoor space in the back. There are plenty of tables and chairs, lights, and even a projector screen. They also host different events like speed dating. Mahjong and more. Definitely check out their website to see what events they have coming up. They offer both alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks like coffee, tea, and fruity refreshments along with food options. I ordered the spicy seafood pasta, but unfortunately, it wasn't spicy at all. I also felt that for the portion size, the price point didn't really match. I was expecting a little more for what I had paid. There is seating indoors as well as a bathroom for customers. I wouldn't say this is a traditional restaurant. So don't cone in expecting full table service. The service wasn't particularly attentive. Overall, this place feels like a casual neighborhood hangout and event space than a restaurant.

Came to the rooftop spot of mine heals cage for a drink with a few friends. It's very wide open and…read moreoffers a great view, thankfully it's enclosed too during the winter. They have a full bar and some out of the box specialty drinks.

This place was so great service was really good and the food tasted amazing. Food here did not cost…read moremuch money, which was nice and it had a very café diner style to it, which was cool.

This place has a variety of flavors you wouldn't normally see at your regular boba place (but for…read morethose who want the usual, they do have a few crowd favorites -- see menu pics). I had the strawberry, rose lemonade and it was so refreshing on a hot day! There is outdoor seating. Our server answered any questions we had and was patient and kind. I would love to try their sandwiches next. So cool that they serve Bánh mì baguettes and bowls.

I went for a Yelp event and picked up a jasmine green tea. It was good. I didn't realize they…read morealso had food. Unfortunately they didn't seem to have a sit in area except outside. My tea came super fast and she just asked for my name vs checking my Yelp pass. I definitely don't mind coming back if I am back in Astoria. I have been checking out Astoria more recently and next time would love to come back.

I tried The Local for a little bit on my way to my Figure Drawing classes!…read more The vibe was so hip. The service was slow, only serve alcohol after 6 so kind of a bummer. Prices were cheap in my opinion. Overall, I'd rate it 6/10 and I would go back to see how brunch or other things they offer maybe earlier in the day! I must say that the environment and atmosphere is very trendy, gave me a Brooklyn vibe too lol And if you stop by, you should definitely try checking out their rooftop!

Delicious food people would love to come back for more with good service also with family and…read morefriends Even delivery to enjoy at home too