Layaly Café is a hidden gem of Astoria. Just recently renovated and I must say the owners did a phenomenal job with the place. It has very nice décor. The staff and servers are super friendly. The servers will always remember who you are the minute you step through the door and will also remember your flavor of hookah and what you like to eat! The food is so tasty, delicious and well out together, so come with an empty stomach! The menu is the most vibrant and interesting menu I have seen in a very long time. The food comes out hot, juicy and flavorful. You must try all of their creative, well put-together sandwiches and entrées. This place is very special and very reasonable priced. They also offer many hookah flavors and the hookah comes out very smooth. Overall, a great place you want to come and chill with friends and have great food. Can't go wrong with this place! read more

People really must come this place , they will see many different thing better than other , the hookah is cheap , the food is better than five star hotel , i really love this place read more

Visited this place on a weeknight and we were actually on our way to another hookah lounge until we stumbled upon this one. It was steps from the subway, which was extra convenient since the weather called for rain. The staff was friendly and gave great service. The food was super delicious and the hookah was good -- price was excellent for the value and our budget and we will deffo come back again. read more

I love the outdoor Garden they have in the back. Really nice place to relax with friends to enjoy the food and Hooka.

So we went to this place based on good reviews and they were all right. This places atmosphere was perfect for a hookah lounge. Not the biggest place but very comfortable. We also ordered the food and it was delicious! Very impressed with this place and can't wait to go back for some more hookah! read more

The best hookah by far! Having tried most of the hookah places NYC, this is the best one. The food is good as well, and so is the service. Worth the visit if you are in Astoria. read more

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Far enough from Steinway that the crowds are far less douchey and you can usually get a table. The food here is not only amazing, but extremely affordable. The service is also friendly and attentive. Hands down, the best bang for your buck in NYC. read more

Friendly staff, clean place and really good food! Shisha is on point, flavor is great and not expensive!

This place is amazing! The hookah was great..disposable hoses so you know they are brand new and clean!!! The food was delicious and service was great especially AHMED. He took care of me and my boyfriend Dominic. We left very happy and are definitely coming back. Thank you so much!!! Btw even the bathrooms are very clean! 5 stars!!***** read more

Probably the best one in New York- food is great and the hookah is amazing . The staff is awesome - Ahmed a young guy was just impressive with his customer service which is hard to find in NY Thank you guys for unforgettable night!! read more

The food and hookah are cheap. The food is also very good, especially given the price. Had lamb chops with rice and they were absolutely delicious. The music was also nice and not too loud and provided for a decent atmosphere. The disposable hookah hoses were pretty annoying though. Never seen them before, and don't want to see them again. One of the ones we got was cracked, and they were also really short. read more

Food is pretty good. Nice little spot to chill on a quiet night. Plus the hookah is not bad either.

I have been here several times for the food alone !!! the falafel platter/sandwich, lentil soup, and anything over rice is just amazing. I do hookah every so often and this place has great hookah.. The pipes they use for the hookah are always brand new and disposable so that's always a plus. I have even hosted a small event here in their patio area out back( which is great in the summer) and the staff was on top of everything and super helpful! read more

My favorite place to be. Whether I need to chill and get some work done or catch up with friends, layaly is the spot! Amazing food, wonderful workers and the outdoor seating is just perfect. Highly highly recommend this place! read more

Layaly is the best place in astoria, always get great customer service. The staff is great. Deff my place to go.

What I liked about their Shisha (Hooka) was that it was low maintenance, rarely requiring adjustments of the coals and rarely experiencing the onerous taste of pure coal smoke. Coals were changed frequently and automatically. The taste was good and lasted a long time. Not very expensive. The most notable aspect of Layali is that it is a very "clean" (haadi) place to be, lacking any trashy or sleazy elements at all and a good place for people to hang out in a warm, easy going, secure environment. . Every time that I was there it was crowded so other people must like it as much as me. Being off the beaten track of the Arab quarter of Steinway gives it a kind of Oasis sensibility. One wanders along the desolate street and finds it, "feels nice, your out of the rain." read more

This place is a lot of fun and very chill. I would recommend it if you come alone or with friends. Hookah is on point and the fruits are great! Lots of tv's and they gave us complimentary fruit which was really nice. read more

This was a really good place for date night. Came here with my boyfriend. It was nice but we didn't know they didn't serve alcohol. The hookah is so cheap here and it's really good. The people come and checked on us regularly and they looked pretty full so it was nice that they didn't forget about us. It seemed like a common spot for people to go. I would definitely come back. Next time I wanna try the brownie dessert! read more

This place is a gem. The food is delicious and authentic. The staff is kind and super attentive. I've been here a few times and I always order the falafel. It's crispy and packed with flavor. Love love love it here. Great vibes! read more

This place is great and the food is amazing and let's not forget about the amazing customer service!

I've been here a few more times since my first, and I would just like to say that their food is just as amazing as their customer service. I had a sample platter which had a bit of hummus, tabouli, and some other stuff. My favorite is their falafel sandwich, which is the right amount of crunch on the outside. It stayed crispy until I finished the entire sandwich. Their guacamole is thick and chunky, just the way I like it. Also, you get to MIX their juices!!! I had orange carrot beet and ginger, which was amazing. So fresh and delicious. read more

My favorite spot to come and chill everyday. I love everybody here! Staff and owners are amazing

This is the best Arabian cafe in this neighbourhood，the food is good，my friends and I had a great time，highly recommended read more

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This is my favourite place. The hookah is so great and the food is incredible. I really enjoy the atmosphere and the music.I go there every weekend.Layaly is like my second home. Go there and you will never regret. read more

This is the best hookah place in Astoria. The hookah is amazing and the service is extremely friendly and nice. The food was delicious. We ordered a philly steak sandwich and it was amazing. The hookah is the best that I've ever tried. And the prices are very reasonable. It's the best place to just chill and have a good night. read more

This hookah cafe is the essence of great shisha. The staff are friendly, music is at a good volume and up to date. Hookahs burn sweetly and last long. And those clouds are crazy. Great food, UFC, Soccer, and they even show the Presidential debate!! Layaly Cafe is the best in Astoria queens. Ask for Nikki or Mohamed they will hook you up all the way with great service for you and your friends. You come in and you're family. Im happy after every hookah. read more

My friend and I were looking for a fun chill hookah lounge and we looked some up and saw the reviews for Layaly. 5 stars does not do them justice. They are all very nice, a great vibe, and great hookah! Not too expensive for hookah, plus they have a food menu. Would highly recommend Layaly. read more

Cozy hookah lounge, the husband and I spend almost as much time here as at home. Love that it is away from all of the other mediocre hookah lounges on Steinway street. Whether you want to do some work on your laptop or hang out with your friends on a Fri or Sat night, this place is great for both. read more

These guys know how to make a good hookah. Their flavors are the traditional ones, which creates nce smoke without all the harshness or throat itch. They use coconut coals. Wish they changed the coals more often, but if you know how to rotate them, they will give you a tong. Highly recommended. read more

Hookah was awesome, our server Niki was super nice, overall great atmosphere. Will be back :)

I have been going to layali for two years and honestly that's my go to spot not just for hookah but for the ambience and food. The staff is so friendly and amazing and it's like a big family there. The food is seriously on point no matter what iI order. I usually get the chicken wings, mozzarella stick, or a burger. I have also tried the kofta and chicken kebab sandwich. Coffee is nice and strong. Definitely recommend!! read more

Layaly cafe is our favorite spot in Astoria! We are there almost every Friday! We love the hookah, the food and most of all the people who work there. We are always greeted and welcomed. It's a cool spot to chill with friends, enjoy verity of great flavors of hookah and great food! Definitely recommend it! read more

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Excellent service with a classy Middle Eastern environment. Basically the best hookah lounge spot in Astoria. The food quality is great with a nice selection of dishes. read more

So I'm a hookah addict and been to all the places on Steinway St. and this little place, away from that strip, turns out to be my favorite. Nice ambiance with the moody lights, great smooth hookahs with disposable hoses for everyone at no extra charge. The prices are great, which allows you to enjoy any other kind of dessert which all tastes great, I prefer the Sahlab. They also have a back open space area which is great for the summer time for some fresh air. Great place for couples of groups of 4-6. read more

I loved this cafe! The food is very affordable and extremly delicious! The hookah burns from fresh fruit which was very new to me but it was amazing! The owner was very welcoming. And he attended to our needs. He realized it was my moms birthday and he gave her a slice of cake and a little banjo and a little red hat to wear while we sang happy birthday to her and took pix. It was a very nice experience and would recommend this place HIGHLY! read more

They deserve four stars. The hookah is amazing. They make a really good tea. BUT I didn't like their shrimp sandwich AT ALL. Anyway, it's a great lounge, and the staff is so friendly. I definitely recommend it to everyone. read more

Great service and atmosphere. The food is great. The kofta is the best in town, and very friendly staff

This place is really amazing , everything they have is perfect , everybody come this place and try thier hookah and thier good

Absolutely love this place! The food is awesome and the service is amazing. The waiter ahmed aka kapo is the nicest and funniest guy! Highly recommend this cafe! read more

This place is amazingg with the service and food always on point! The owner has superb customer service skills and makes sure everyone is happy with their orders. The waitress, Nikki, is very pleasant and quick to respond to customer needs. Oh yea and the hookah is the best in Astoria (I have tried many places). Each hookah comes with a brand-new plastic hose to ensure cleanliness which just makes smoking hookah that much better!! Lovee this placee and idk the names of the other workers there (I apologize for that if any of u guys see this lol) but they are all an excellent team and I highly recommend this place. read more