This is one of my favorite chill hookah spots in Astoria!! Nice place to get work done and relax + they have awesome food and dessert. Hookah is always good and all the staff is super friendly especially NIkki!!!! Definitely recommend!!!!! read more

So here I am two years after my last review,and I am comfortable to say that this is a place where everything just keep getting better and better,from food,drinks,hookah,and most importantly,the atmosphere and service. I can't think of any other establishment where I feel more comfortable. Everyone in the staff is warm,kind,patient,professional , and very very friendly. I love their new watermelon beverage. The hookahs are cleaned daily so you'll never get the flavors mixed up. The backyard is a hidden gem , and the food is still amazing. My wife and I are picky eaters. So when I tell you that the kebabs are not as they used be....only better,that should count for something . Before I forget,the choice of music is extremely cheerful . Great place for birthday celebrations, there seems to be at least one everyday. And the staff always helps make the birthday boy or girl feel very special. I still can't believe how affordable the place is for what you get. Glad to report that this is one spot worthy of the business they are doing. Well deserved folks. read more

Best service ever!!!!! Clean hookah pipes every time Food is great and staff is so friendly and the hookah is the best ever. Ask for Nikki she deserves a raise best worker there and always hooks you up read more

So I went here last night (Saturday night) around 11pm, and it was a pretty chill environment with only a couple of tables taken. The weather was nice, so they opened up the front to the outside. I came here for three reasons: close enough to the Steinway hot spots, but far enough, so that it's quiet; the disposable hose per hookah; and the price. I was pretty happy that we hit 2 of those 3. Usually, hookah spots will just supply you with disposable tips, but Layaly unwraps a disposable plastic hose for each hookah, which may or may not be entirely necessary, but does make you feel better about sanitariness if that's important to you (it should be.) This was my first time, so I don't know if they have a late night/weekend menu, as the hookah prices were several dollars than seen in photos a Yelper posted (granted, the photo was from 2014.) We chose to mix watermelon and mint ($3 mix charge, which is a $1 more than I usually see), and the base price for one regular flavor was $12. The hookah pulled nicely and cleanly, though mint always overpowers whatever you mix it with, so it may or may not be worth the additional $. They have several TVs mounted on the walls, but they were all on the MEX v. CHI soccer "match," and I have that in quotes because it wasn't a match at all as Mexico was humiliated 7-0. The front is a bit cramped as there's no real aisle space, but they do have a large annexed room in the back to fit even more patrons in. The service was great, and they changed our coals without prompt, but I made sure to ask for tongs from the get go, so I could keep an eye on them myself. We didn't eat anything, so we can't attest to the food though I can say that I nursed the absolute heck out of my $3 bottle of Snapple. I'll definitely be back! read more

My fiancé and I are a frequent at this wonderful hookah bar; this time we tried the bbq chicken wings and the hummus tapas; both of which were very delicious! The back yard seating adds a wonderful summer feel to it! read more

Layaly Cafe - The beautiful backdrop in the backyard adds an eloquent feel to the lovely summer nights here! - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

I love this café! I would go often over the summer for hookah and some nice tea, but I recently tried out their food and it's amazing. So fresh, authentic, and delicious. Their hookah is so flavorful and the staff is amazing. The atmosphere is relaxed and beautiful. There are multiple flat screen televisions, so if you want to have some hookah and watch a soccer game; that's the perfect place to do so. A lot of people go and study while on their laptop. It's the perfect place to fit any type of personality. Definitely check it out! read more

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Visited Layaly Cafe with my wife over the weekend and had a wonderful experience.... If you're a Falafel aficionado then order the Falafel Platter for certain as its one of the best I've had. We also ordered the lamb chops which were cooked to perfection and accompanied by a Mediterranean Salad. Be sure to leave room for the Lava Cake and Ice Cream which we shared to finish off the perfect meal. Our server convinced us to remain a bit longer to try out the Hookah which was a fun time in itself. They don't serve any alcohol but the fresh juices are great. Try the Lemonade..... The atmosphere is nice, staff is friendly and prices are very fair. Highly recommended read more

Great chill hookah spot. The music and decor inside was nice and the staff was really friendly. Came here on a Saturday afternoon and the staff was very attentive, they kept making sure the hookah was still hitting throughout the time we were there. Would definitely recommend. read more

The best service ever! I didn't find a better hookah than here in astoria and the food is delicious and the staff is really friendly. Ahmed hooked me up with some mango kiwi hookah and it was really good. Not to forget the mixed grill plate! read more

Great place to come and relax smoking hookah!! Food is also great. My favorites are the lentil soup or the mucholoco!

Opened the Yelp app for an on the spot location to celebrate my homies bday. The food is on point from the Philly cheese steak to the the aquarium entree. The hookah flavors are noicee and they surprised the birthday boy #reasonableprices #greatservice read more

Came here with my boyfriend one afternoon. Food was good and fresh. We ordered buffalo wings and pecan pie for dessert- both delicious! And the hookah was great. I think they have a good selection of hookah flavors at decent prices. The staff was very nice and attentive, and consistently changed our coal. It is a very cute, cozy, comfortable, "cafe" style ambiance. The disposable pipes are great because you know its clean. We were there on a Wednesday and by 6pm there was a nice crowd of people. We spent 3 relaxing hours here with food for just 30$ and we will be back :) Only thing I will mention, it gets pretty smoky in there because theres not much ventilation, but sitting towards the front of the cafe where the door is open can solve that for you. read more

They have the best hookah in astoria , also the food is amazing and try brownie volcano its super. Also try the hookah with ice hoose . They have all the mediterranean food. I really like this place read more

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You can enjoy some good hummus and falafels while smoking hookah here (apparently the hookah is good too, but I'm not very knowledgeable about the hookah scene). read more

I love this place! My husband and I love to go and relax smoke hookah and eat here. We bring our computers there's free WiFi! I saw some people complain about 20% tip being automatically added. You guys are ridiculous because the service you get here is worth far more then 20% .. stop being cheap and complaining about the $3 added on to your bill. I have and would always recommend this place to anyone. read more

Hookah: best in the area, and trust me -- there are MANY places to choose from, although this one is a bit off Steinway, the place and atmosphere itself makes up for it entirely. Food: excellent quality, always fresh and delicious Staff/Owner: awesome, friendly, and attentive people Been coming here for the last year or so religiously, always has a crowd (for a reason) and is just an awesome place to relax or chill with friends read more

Horrible hookah. Very harsh and the coals die out every 2 seconds where you have to rotate it and it's still burning. We told the guy who made our hookah that there's a problem but he said that it's probably just too harsh to us and not him... I've been smoking hookah for years and this is not how a mint should taste. horrible customer service. This is my first and last time coming here. I shouldn't have trusted the good reviews. Make that trip to Steinway, trust me. read more

This place is a great getaway after a busy work week. A group of 10 friends and I come here on a weekly basis. Pricing is probably the best in the area. Food is amazing! The staff is very friendly and very welcoming. Ahmed is my favorite staff member and always takes care of our group. Definitely an Astoria gem! read more

Came here with a friend after dinner for some hookah, and had a good time! I believe it was $12 for hookah, which is not bad at all! The staff also came by periodically to make sure the coal was changed, so that's a plus point. Overall, it's a good, low-key place to let off some steam (no pun intended)! read more

I absolutely adore Layaly Cafe!!!! Their shisha is some of the best around, and reasonably priced and their food is great! The atmosphere is so relaxed and just so chill. It is a wonderful place to go smoke shisha and have a cup of tea and talk. It is my go to place and the staff is the best and most friendly, especially Nikki! If I could give more than 5 stars I absolutely would! read more

Layaly is my go to spot when I want to get some work done, catch up with my friends or chill out on the weekends with some hookah and good food. The staff here is wonderful! Atmosphere is mature and laid back nothing like most of the hookah bars on Steinway. Great spot for a date or for a group of friends. read more

I love the staff here. I feel at home and the food is awesome. The best hookah in NYC

Overall it's a decent place in an area where there are dozens of food options. In a nutshell, the 3 stars comes down to the following: Service: Excellent. Wait staff and the guys bringing new coals for the hookah are attentive and work really hard to give customers a positive experience. Polite, quick. We were seated outside in the back patio on a cold night in September because the dining room was full (mainly because it was a Saturday night and we were a party of six without a reservation). We didn't mind. It was a little chilly and we asked to be moved inside when a table came available. Eventually one did and we were moved inside, food and hookah and all. I thought that was nice of them. Hookah: Really good flavors, quick setup, decent prices. This is definitely the best part of the place. Ambiance: Not bad, not great. Smallish dining room, close quarters to other tables, but that's normal. Lots of TVs with soccer matches, baseball, football, etc. Pretty standard stuff. Food: Not very good. I hate to say it, but it was actually kind of bad. I had a burger and it was basically one step up from a fast food burger. Thin and not much to it. Not particularly flavorful, either. We had some boneless wings that were pretty good but probably one step below Buffalo Wild Wings level (not that they are any great shakes). Some friends had dishes with mixed meats and rice that they said was good, so I'll say that they should probably drop the American junk food from the menu and stick with well-seasoned, thoughtful dishes that taste good. The food was without a doubt the most disappointing part of the night. That's why the place only gets 3 stars when everything else was good. It's a restaurant. Good food is important. Note: their drinks (juices and smoothies) are also quite good, but a little pricey. Would I go again? Probably not. But if you want to give it a shot, it's worth it for the hookah and some of the dishes. Choose wisely. read more

Usually hate writing reviews cause I can't be bothered, but I'll make an exception for this place. Hookah was super smooth, and the extra few bucks for the ice hose was worth it. Good selection of flavors, great vibe to the place. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Way better to sit and relax than the overpacked, grungier places on Steinway. I'd go here again before I went there any night of the week. read more

Layaly Cafe is a chill location that offers great food, music, and Hookah. The staff is great and very attentive. Its a amazing place to celebrate a significant event or to have a casual outing to enjoy hookah and good vibes. They even have an outdoor seating option for warmer nights. Definitely an amazing establishment! read more

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The best hookah place ever, it has a nice atmosphere and the service is excellent! Some guy called ahmad there is very helpful and nice and caring. You should definitely try it read more

Way too crowded with horrible ventilation, when u walk in it's like walking into a smokey coffin, instantly felt like I'm suffocating. Waitress was nice, but other employees were non-welcoming. Hookah was okay, nothing to write home about. Music was way too loud and didn't fit the setting. Seriously shoulda had Arabic music or Hindi or whatever to go with the scene. Won't be visiting again. read more

Honestly, probably the best hookah in the city. Travel all the way from Brooklyn because it's by far the best. Hookah last a long time, they change the coals frequently and the staff is pretty amazing too! Food is also really good as well. read more

One of the best places I've been too. Nice selection of food as well as hookah. Always have a great selection of shisha as well as off the menu items and mixes they make. Great staff and great service. A big plus is the backyard nice during the summer. read more

This is a great hookah cafe. I have been to many in the area and by far this one provides the best service. We came to watch a soccer game and in spite of the crowd, our food, hookah, and drinks arrived very quickly. We only tried their appetizers which were delicious but the main dishes I saw being served were large and people seemed to be enjoying their food. Our hookah had its coals changed regularly and lasted a while. I would definitely come back. read more

My favorite hookah place in the neighborhood so far. The food is delicious and the lava chocolate cake with ice cream is the best I had. They have big choices of hookah flavors as well, worth trying. I love the stuff here, very friendly and helpful. Thank you guys! Keep it up! ;) read more

I came here based on the 5 stars reviews. This place is only good during the day or if u just want a hookah place to chat with friends not a night hookah lounge! The only reason this place got 5 stars is because it's only 14 reviews! I'll not come here again! Idk what people are talking about changing the coal frequently?? My coal wasn't changed till an hour later. They got the wrong hookah flavor and had to change it. Worse freaking waiter ever doesn't even know what's on the menu and what's red tea is! How stupid can you be??! I'll only recommend this place if u looking for a chill out place to chat or do some work hookah spot. read more

Worst service ever. Worst experience, I've been waiting for my quesadilla for almost 30 mins and then it was the wrong order lol

Cozy and amazing place. have have been coming to this lounge for the past 3 years when it used to be called Soho. but with the name changing to Layaly it also changed everything!. i was amazed how much they did to the place. Is just out of this world, i feel like I can come here everyday. which I do!! :) the staff are amazing, they are like family to me. Pros: prices are really low everything is extremely affordable. Hooka's are very clean, with disposable hose. food is very good! music selection is good! and the staff is very professional and helpful they are always there. Cons: None so far. I have been in many places around here in Astoria and nothing compare to this one. read more

My go to place. Their food and hookah are great! Everyone who works there is so awesome! Highly recommended !

We come to this place at least twice a week and every time it's better than the time before. The food is cooked to perfection, the service is impeccable, the atmosphere and ambiance is very comfortable and friendly. Also, they have one of the best hookahs in town. So if you like good food, enjoy hookah and want to feel relaxed this is the spot for you! read more

Revisited this spot and was beyond happy with my service, the hookah, the food was amazing, everything was just great! Can't wait to visit this place again. Also the prices are beyond affordable. read more

I came here with my cousin from Atlanta. This is definitely where the local Middle Easterns come for a touch of home. The hookah is perfect--nice and smooth. It's a lovely environment with great deserts. People come here with board games and card games and to just have hookah with friends. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Small crowded space, mediocre service, decent hookah. Don't waste your money on the food.

Great Spot Great Hookah Great Food WORST SERVICE You will be constantly looking for a waiter to get your attention... the service just outright sucks... but everything else is better than ANY hookah spot on steinway st. Hand downs.. read more