Ordered: 8oz Flat White (~$5) w Vanilla Syrup (25¢) Brown Butter Cinnamon Brioche Roll (~$5) w Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting Aya's take: Based on the photos, I was excited to try out a new cafe in Astoria. However, these are either old photos or a business with the same name (honestly not really sure). The staff was super friendly and the prices are more than reasonable! However, my Flat White was watery and lacked that bold coffee flavor you would expect. The Vanilla syrup gave it some nice sweetness but it ultimately fell flat. The Brown Butter Cinnamon Brioche Roll looked homemade and although was a bit dense for my liking, it was decent! The Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting could be eaten by the spoonful! There isn't really anywhere to sit (contrary to some photos show) and ultimately didn't meet the mark for me. read more

Ghaya - 8oz Flat White (~$5) w Vanilla Syrup (25¢) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Visited the new location for the first time and their pastries are still amazing! Vanilla walnut cinnamon roll and Sour Cherry oatmeal cookie were both fantastic. I'll be back for brunch soon. read more

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Happy Tuesday Back to one of the best French restaurant run by a wonderful chef and staff read more

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A must go spot! Great food, pastries, and coffee. Everything I've ever gotten there has been so good, I highly recommend it. You can tell a lot of talent and effort goes into the food and overall experience. They have great service and are always very friendly. Ghaya offers both indoor and outdoor seating and an overall cozy and refreshing atmosphere. One of my favorite cafes in the area! read more

Excellent café with delicious pastries as well as savory options. The food is delicious and the quality is consistent. Really enjoy being a customer here. Comfortable corner location with just the right sunshine. read more

They used to be open on Jackson ave and when they closed I regretted not going there despite wanting to for so long. They opened a new location a little into Astoria and I finally got to visit them. I have heard so many great things about them and I was so excited. I thought I may have had an unfair expectation just because of all the good things people have told me about this places. And yet. They. Met. NAY. Exceeded. My. Expectation. I had maple bacon croissant, pear danish, and pistachio almond croissant. Flake flake flake butter butter butter. Did I drink those pastries? Probably. They tasted buttery yet airy, flaky yet moist. Those were exactly what I love and look for in those pastries!!! Thank you for making my dream cake pastries into existence. They were more than worth the calories. They were negative calories because the joy and serotonin it brought burned calories for me. I will definitely go back again to try other stuff!!!!! read more

I got one of the best breakfast I had for a very long time! Food is truly delicious and services is great. Definitely a spot to check out. I will be back! read more

Ghaya - shakshuka - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Tunisian cafe owned and operated by a couple. Distinct from the Jackson Ave Ghaya at JACX & CO. Service was lovely and efficient. Savory pastries were a bit stale but the egg puff bread was unique. read more

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Stopped by this cafe to get some caffeine since it was near a dog playground I was taking my pup to. It's a small cafe and only has one table at the front, a bar stool area on the side and a table outside. Grabbed a small iced coffee and a warm croissant. Staff were very friendly and let my pup come inside while I was ordering even when they had a sign that said no pets (only service animals). Enjoyed my iced coffee and the croissant (which my pup also agreed on). Lots of pastry options and breakfast/sandwich options as well. read more

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INCREDIBLE food, lovely humans running it, and absolutely perfect for hanging out on summer days/ warming up in winter :)

This place has such cool pastries! I ordered the pistachio croissant and the hazelnut croissant. They load it up with the nuts! Im a huge fan of chocolate so, naturally, the hazelnut was my favorite but they're both great. I only wish that the croissant were more flaky and crisp. Super friendly and sweet service! I will be back to try more items from here! read more

Ghaya - Almond pistachio croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Pricey, but good quality and delicious pastries. Love taking these home and popping them in the oven for a quick toast. Friendly service. read more

Ghaya - Hazelnut Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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I love Ghaya's friendly service and unique menu options. The vitamin c fruits dish is so refreshing, and their hot groat oats is comforting and delicious! read more

Located in Jax and co food court, I've passed by this place numerous times, always admiring the baked goods from afar. The other day I was walking by and i noticed something different, chocolate hazelnut croissants, I had to go in! Best decision ever! The croissant was delicious! The chocolate inside was smooth and not overwhelming. The actual croissant was light, and flaky. The hazelnut gave it a nice crunch factor. They also had pistachio croissant which I will get next time! Afterwards I decided to do a little research and gothamist wrote a piece about this place : 'The Ghaya is Ghaya Oliveira, who won a James Beard award for her pastries at Daniel, and here offers a full menu of sweet and savory dishes, often harking back to her native Tunisia. ' If your in the area, check this little bakery out. I didn't take any pictures, because I was too busy devouring the croissant. read more

Great coffee spot in LIC. I had the chicken sandwich with an iced coffee. Iced coffee was a little weak for me so I'd skip it next time. Can't wait to come back for the pastries and try the Matcha Latte. read more

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Ghaya is a welcome new addition to the neighborhood. My wife and I picked up delicious and ornate pastries on Valentine's Day. They were buttery, crumbly, and not overly sweet. We came to the Jacx and Co food court with friends on another day. We went immediately to Ghaya. My wife ordered the Poulet and I had a smoky eggplant dish. Both were delicious and very reasonably priced, given the quality (and quantity!) of the food. But our dishes sort of seemed out of place. Our food took around 10 mins longer than everyone else's. Objectively, our dishes were better. But the wait time was correspondingly longer. And, to be fair, our food was also more expensive. I felt like Ghaya wants to be two things at once: (1) a yummy pastry and coffee shop; (2) a sit-down Mediterranean restaurant. The food is good enough to pull off either. But in the future, I'd treat Ghaya as more of a pastry/coffee shop than a quick food court lunch. I think that jives better with the overall Jacx and Co vibe. read more

Ghaya - 2021 Valentine's Day pastries! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Great drip coffee and pistachio croissant is so good, the filling was not too sweet. Pricey but worth the try!

Ghaya was my favorite LIC coffee shop and the pastries were the best I'd ever had. I am so sad they left Jax&Co but looking forward to visiting them at their new location once they announce it and reopen! Not specifically a pastry but their gluten free chocolate chip cookie was my favorite and I thought it tasted better than the regular (non gluten free) chocolate chip sea salt cookie. The service was always friendly and the storefront was always kept immaculately clean. It was super convenient that there was always a lot of seating in Jax&Co since most coffee shops have limited seating. Can't wait for them to reopen! read more

Cute spot in the middle of Queens! Just stopped by for a quick coffee and hazelnut croissant. It was so good! I will def come back! read more

Ghaya - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I moved out of the neighborhood and visited today out of nostalgia. 1.5 years ago, this was my favorite croissant in NYC but the standards have dropped. I'm very disappointed! The pistachio croissant was way smaller and looked smooshed. The dough texture was wet and soggy. It lacked the satisfying flakey crunch. The price of the croissant also increased to $6. I would be happy to pay for the adjusted inflation if the standard was still kept high. Very sad! read more

Ghaya - Croissant smaller and deflated - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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TLDR: great mocha. Came in for a quick coffee, ordered an iced mocha and was in and out in less than five minutes. The mocha was rich and dark, not overly sweet. I'll come here every time I'm around for the wework upstairs! read more

I really love this place. This is one of my go-to places for lunch. I appreciate that the food is freshly prepared and made to order. The staff always puts so much care and attention to detail towards the food. The presentation is beautiful even in the takeout containers. Although I usually ruin the presentation walking back to my apartment with my shaky hands. I've tried almost everything on their menu. My favorite is the Garden Roots and More. I usually get this because it's healthy and the root vegetables taste delicious, especially the delicata squash. The vegetables change but I've had delicata squash, brussel sprouts, potatoes, yucca, parsnips, carrots, and golden beets. I appreciate that they cook their farro until it's softer because my jaw usually gets tired from eating farro. I also like their Pkaila which consists of stewed spinach, fried chickpeas, and ricotta on pide bread. It's something I've never had before and I really like the texture of all of the components together. Their groat oats is a super filling oatmeal with cashew butter and date syrup. I was full for the entire day after eating a bowl of this. In terms of the meat options I prefer the Poulet over the Boulette since the chicken is more juicy. I haven't gotten too many of their sweets, but I love their raspberry macarons and apple tarts. On the weekend they have challah French toast and during holidays, they have beautiful special desserts. read more

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Fantastic patisserie inside Jax&Co! My husband turned me on to this spot after bringing me a box of their macarons. Fantastic French pastries and croissants! Highly recommended! read more

Ghaya - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

This is a little cafe that's part of Jacx & Co, conveniently located by the train station. Unfortunately the seating areas inside Jacx & Co are closed due to COVID currently but hopefully that will change soon. They don't have outdoor seating area. I love their lattes (and decaf latte!) and madeleines. They have pistachio, chocolate, plain croissants which are pretty good. I've tried one of their pistachio pastry and it was a bit blend. read more

Ghaya - Pistachio pastry that I tried. A bit blend. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Came by after a doctor's appointment next door. Wish I had more appointments because my frittata and cappuccino were perfect. Both employees who helped me were lovely. And it's part of the Jax & Co hall so there was tons of seating for my mid-week solo brunch :) Definitely stop by and try them if you're in the Queens Plaza area! read more

Ghaya - Tunisian frittata over greens - it was delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I really loved the Ham & Cheese croissant here. The Hazelnut and Pistachio croissants were pretty good too, but not nearly as delicious as the Ham & Cheese one. The Chocolate Hazelnut Croissant wasn't super evenly distributed inside. read more

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The food here is fantastic. We go for breakfast all the time. Hands down the best avocado toast I've ever had. Other highlights include their Jambon de Paris sandwich, the granola and the mini tarts. The staff is always kind and just so good at what they do. Coffee is pretty good too. 10/10 Recommend. read more

Ghaya - Granola, Avocado toast and coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

They had a weekend special of a tartine with smoked salmon, dill cream cheese, radishes, mixed greens etc. and I asked for it with a croissant instead of the usual bread. I also asked for a poach egg. The croissant was fantastic as were the rest of the ingredients. The chef assembled my sandwich with great care and appreciated her attention to detail. I should've take a photo but ate it too quickly! I would definitely come back for this croissant sandwich. My friend ordered the yuzu tart and the pistachio croissant. Both were good but the croissant was the standout. read more

I hardly ever feel inclined to review restaurants - but this was just such an amazing experience so I had to. My boyfriend and I have been to Ghaya for a mix of coffees / treats / dinner / breakfast, and never left feeling anything other than wowed. Though it looks more like a coffee shop experience, their food is seriously some of the best in the city. I'd even rank it the best restaurant I've tried in LIC! What's craziest to me is how much effort and attention the owner, Ghaya, puts into every single meal. Sometimes the food can take a bit longer to make, but you'll forget about it as soon it hits your tastebuds. Today I got a $12.50 grilled chicken salad (a special for the day) but I swear it was the best chicken I've ever tasted, in my life, hot off the grill and ready made just for me. $12.50! My sweetgreen salads cost more than that! NYC is literally never this affordable at this quality bracket. One of my good friends even comes from Chelsea every weekend just to get a yogurt granola bowl from here. Seriously heavenly. And don't get me started on the deserts.... Would highly highly recommend to anyone who wants a great meal, at literally any time of the day, with the friendliest service possible. read more

Best croissant ever! Every time I buy it, I cannot stop eating... you will be shocked! The thin apple pies are delicious! Their broth tasted special and chicken sandwich was amazing! I love their tarts...! Only one issue is the sweets come after 3pm which I often miss to get it. Seriously, it's a must go cafe. read more

I don't know how I haven't reviewed this place yet! Love it. Every baked good, sandwich and breakfast offering that I've had is great. It is also a great place to meet someone who a coffee as the adjacent space has ample seating. I also appreciate that they have drinks that are outside the typical cafe selection. read more

Ghaya is one of the best restaurants/cafes in LIC! Everything in there is delicious. In particular, I recommend the croissants, muffins, and avocado toast. You can't go wrong. You can see the attention to detail in the stunning display of baked goods and you can taste the high quality. read more

My friend and I moved to LIC and have been coming here for over a year and love the iced coffee. The owner and workers have always been pleasant which really threw me off after my experience today. I had ordered 2 iced drinks and got 1 iced and 1 hot drink by mistake. Mistakes happen and the employee who took the order had even apologized which was completely fine. When I had asked if they can just exchange the hot drink for an iced one like I had originally ordered, the owner told me I can't have a free drink. I thought he misunderstood so I explained I ordered 2 iced drinks originally (I tried giving back the hot drink). He told me if I wanted him to remake it then I have to pay for it. That is ridiculous given that the boy who took the order even acknowledged the mistake. I normally would be okay with it either way, but because of the owner's attitude and asking me to pay again for a mistake they made, we will no longer be supporting this business. It is not worth it to come back knowing customers are treated this way. read more

The chef can have all my money! EVERYTHING I've eaten there has been super delicious. I just tried the frittata and it led me to write a review. THEEEEE best frittata I've ever had in my life! I've tried a few things off the menu and I cant choose my favorite. The chicken sandwich blew my mind! Perfectly cooked and everything is so fresh! If you are ever in the LIC area you should def visit. PS. all the reviews talking about it being pricey, it is allll worth every penny! Its that good you don't even think about price. Kudos to the chef! read more

I know I have found a winning coffee place when I could have the coffee without any sweeteners or added flavors and Ghaya delivers! My go-to drink there is the hot almond milk cappuccino but I have had other of their drinks including their iced coffees and bouza which is a hazelnut base drink. I'm always amazed when cafes are able to froth up almond milk and they do a great job of obtaining that consistency that is not overly watery like often is the case with plant-based milk. In addition to their coffee, they also offer a wide variety of pastries and savory foods as well. I have not had the pleasure of trying their savory foods typically because I go during that 2 pm hour for a coffee pick me up and a light snack so I haven't ventured too much outside of the light pastry offerings. My favorite of their baked goods is hands down the pistachio cookie. I was a big fan of the chocolate chip cookie initially, but I think they changed your formula and though it is still great, it does not compete with the pistachio cookie if you are a fan of pistachio. They also offer a great variety of small tarts which I've sampled quite a few of in addition to their caramel muffin. From chocolatey to fruity from light to decadent, they've got the gametes of baked goods covered in flavor profiles to suit everyone's needs. They are connected to jacx and co which offers great seating options so you can enjoy your purchase in a pretty cool dining hall with work friendly areas. read more

The best Avocado toast I've had in sometime I wish I had a photo but I ate it too quickly. My only regret is not getting the chocolate chip cookie for later. The salt amount is perfectly balanced with the chocolate chunks. Can't wait to try something new next time. read more

I went this past Saturday morning and I'm not sure if it just wasn't a day for croissants but I tried the ham and cheese and the chocolate/hazelnut...no. Let me give kudos first to the fantastic customer service. Super friendly server who helped fill up my dog bowl and opened the very heavy door for me to avoid food/tray spillage. Also, glad to see they have ample, albeit tight, outdoor seating. The ham and cheese, while pretty good, was not worth $13.25! It's super rich, so I should've just split one with my husband. The chocolate/hazelnut croissant was so dry and heavily filled with the cream that I just couldn't finish it. I probably should have tried a plain ol' croissant or one of the other desserts. The teas and various drink blends were the most interesting part of the menu to be honest. I'm happy to go back and try those + other pastries but pass on the croissants. read more

So happy this opened up in LIC. The pastries both sweet and savory have been outstandingly delicious. The menu is quite diverse so it's fun to try lots of different things. Also, the staff are incredibly nice. I've had the macaroons, cakes, croissants, coffee, and sandwiches which have all been so good. read more

Love love Ghaya! So sad to see it go. Highly recommend their whipped yogurt bowl and pastries!! Cannot go wrong

Was blown away by this wonderful spot. Desserts were so creative and absolutely delicious.