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    Redwood Cafe

    3.2 (158 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Norman J.

    This is a decent little deli in forest hills. I have tried a few of there sandwiches, hot and cold. There grilled chicken breast hero with lettuce mayo American cheese jalapeno peppers is very tasty. I also had a Turkey and American cheese with beef salami hero mayo,which I enjoyed. The staff was friendly and courteous.The wait wasn't long at all .And the price's weren't bad ,I would go back there in the future.

    Brie F.

    I stopped in on a whim because I was tired of eating McDonald's breakfast everyday. Besides wanting to drop a few more lbs before I go back to work I decided to get a healthy breakfast. I thought orders had to be placed with the cashier so I waited on line behind two customers that were in front of me. A woman came in and headed towards the back of the deli. I didn't think much of it until a man appeared and she placed her order. My first thought was this woman cut the line but then I quickly realized that orders are placed at the deli counter and I should move my ass along. I placed a to-go order for both breakfast and lunch. For my breakfast I ordered a lightly toasted whole wheat bagel with butter and jelly. As well as a hazelnut iced coffee. The coffee was good but needed more ice. I love cold drinks. For lunch I ordered a lightly toasted roll with honey turkey, muenster cheese, a little bit of spicy mustard, and a little bit of mayo. The cash register is oddly placed in the middle of the deli where long lines are formed making it sometimes impossible to place your order at the deli counter. I really wish that Redwood Deli would consider renovating so that there's no confusion.

    Been living in this neighborhood for over a decade and I walk past this deli on the way to Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts and other local shops frequently. However, I've only purchased from them less than 5 times the entire time. Here is why. This took place at 6:36am. I'm appreciative that they open by 6am. Wanted something fresh and not precooked like the others. I entered this long walkway all the way to the back. There were already 3 other customers so I figured they were decent. There were 2 cash registers. The one on the right had a sign that said "Order Here" and that's where I stood. Everybody else just ran to the other register to order. I was confused but I'm pretty compliant so I waited. After looking at their website this morning, I decided to order a "Bacon and Egg" on roll x 2. Imagine the response I got? "We don't have eggs here." Not, we are out of eggs or we will get a delivery later. Not, "May I offer you a bagel, muffin or pastry?" "We don't have eggs here." LOL. Attached is a picture from their website where EGGS are readily available. You're a deli, yet you don't have eggs. Look at the pictures shown by other customers. NO eggs? I call bs. Sometimes, you don't know whether to laugh or cry when faced with stupidity. I left empty handed and probably won't be back just as I haven't visited over the past decade.

    The sandwiches OK but they forgot my cheese
    Sakario J.

    Good sandwiches. This company just needs to listen even though everyone has to wear a face mask I'm a little disappointment I had got a sandwich I had ask for everything I have one on a sandwich but they forgot to put cheese who wants to enjoy a sandwich with no cheese unless you're lactose intolerant every sandwich to have a good slice of cheese the man did not hear me through my mask it's OK but there was also a small attitude because he cannot hear every word between my mask and the thick glass! Next time they just need to listen carefully please that's it otherwise than that they are a good business

    Soaked in dressing.
    Luisana I.

    If I wasn't so hungry after waiting an hour and a half for my overly drenched with dressing salad then I wouldn't be eating this. After waiting an hour we contacted Grubhub and they told us the restaurant "accepted the order but forgot to make it" huh! How does that happen. I'm disgusted both by the service and this salad.

    Diana M.

    Came for soup & OJ to beat whatever the heck I'm coming down w/ (& to use the restroom). The gentleman who helped me was friendly with everyone! They seem to know their regulars & ask how everyone is doing, all while moving quickly! Lots a seating, clean establishment, clean rest room.

    The Reuben
    Andy C.

    I came in on what was apparently quiet a busy day during their lunch hour. This must be the place where all them folks from the courthouse and medical offices come to eat. I didn't have trouble finding a table which was a good thing as they can comfortable seat 20 amongst the sofa seats and table pairs. I took advantage of the YELP DEAL ($20 for $30 worth of food/drinks). OR I could have easily use the Yelp check-in deal 10 percent off their 2 sizes (6 oz & 12 oz) of Angus burger. Obviously, you can't use BOTH at the same time. Womp Womp. Service - The service was friendly from the get go while keeping the line swiftly moving. Standard set-up with the cashier towards the front and order from the back. Everyone was wearing sani-gloves as far as the eyes can see = 2 THUMBS UP. A on their Health Code proudly displayed = ANOTHER 2 THUMBS UP. The owner was there I believe taking the orders and he was not only friendly but he pretty much knew the regulars by name as they came into the shop. As I was eating, the owner came up to check on me and how his sandwiches were. Could be because I used a Yelp deal = giveaway as a Yelper... But either way he gave me a coupon for future purchase and a menu. Yes, they deliver as well. The FOOD - I ordered 4 sammies to get a good sense of their sandwich making skills. I must say that the Sausage & Ham sammy that I wanted was unavailable because they ran out of sausage that day...was kind of disappointed after taking 20 minutes to decide on what I wanted to order. 1) Philly Cheese Steak - People seemed to RAVE about this and their Grub star. This sandwich did not disappoint. The steak was nice and tender. The flavor was good but not the best I've had considering I frequent Philly for the real thing often. The bread was nicely semi grilled and the meat filled in between the bread completely as it SHOULD. However, the onions is where my beef lay. The onions was chopped instead of slices like strings which would have been fine except they were towards the BOTTOM of the sammy. This no only muffles the flavors of the onions but there weren't enough onions in it to begin with. A perfect Philly has the onion's acidity on point to counter the salty meat. Raw washed chopped onions would have also been better. A much better way would have been shoe string onions, SLIGHTLY grilled and put on TOP of the Philly cheese steak. The sandwich was good regardless but it could have been great. A MUST TRY. 2) Meatball Parm Hero - This was a top-notch meatball sammy. The meatballs was tender, fresh, and just delish. The mozzarella was fresh and that melty gooeyness was just divine. However, I think there could have been more marinara sauce even if it was a dipping sauce. The bread was soggy and weren't really toasted that well especially for a meatball sandwich. It was also a pinch too salty but that can be adjusted easily. It was perfect otherwise. A MUST TRY. 3) Cuban This was actually better than I expected it to be. I normally don't get Cubans from deli shops but they did an excellent job with the meats and the bread. The flavors popped as they should and I would gladly order this sandwich again when I revisit. Again, this was a pinch too salty but otherwise PERFECT. A MUST TRY. 4) Reuben I would have thought this was their 2nd best sandwich after their Philly but it was not. Unlike the other sammies that were wrapped with sandwich paper and aluminum foil, this sammy came in a aluminum circular take-out box. Okay... From the presentation I would have mistaken it for a messy something or other. It just looks like a huge glob of melted cheese on top of 2 thick layers of corned beef. Pickles on the side. It was served split open for presentation. The bread wasn't the firmest from the get go which is NOT to be confused with stale. Firm simply means grilled or toasted well to give it that crunch factor and to hold the meats firmly in place. The sauerkraut tasted off. Either it wasn't fresh or they intentionally grilled it too much and the acidity was subdued. Either way it wasn't good. The meat was tasty and that was probably about it. SKIP. Overall, this is a great place to grab lunch as they also serve soup aside from sammies. They also sell beer, although I'm not sure if they sell it singularly because all I saw was packs in the fridge. I will ask next time. They close early around 11pm. GOOD option for food for this area. Fan.

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    Been coming here for over 10yrs & it's consistently good. The Italian wrap has always been my fav.

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    We used to order from there before the pandemic. Great sandwiches. Love the Vesuvius hero and the cheesesteak

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    Dan left and the place is going down hill. Food quality isn't as good. The atmosphere isn't as friendly. We miss Dan.

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    4.9
    (155 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    It is pretty hard to find as I didnt see the name of the restaurant outside. I came by myself…read more Tonight was game 4, NY knicks swept the Cavs with a blowout. I watch the end of the game in here. Inside looks nice, booth is comfortable. Lively decoration with a spinning floating lightbulb in each table. The air is a bit stuffy though. I only ordered a burger as I heard from other reviewers that it is the best burger. It is quite tasty. Burger is on the smaller side, size of my palm. For $22, it also came with French fries. It is a bit more to the expensive side if I compare to what I will pay for a double burger and fries at Burger joint at 7th street burger. I guess i paid for the atmosphere. Service is ok. The waitress is very quiet. I dont think she spoke more than 20 words to me. Mostly nodding at my request. She did refill my water without me asking. However, she didnt bring me utensils. I had to use the toothpick that held the burger together to eat the leftover crumbs. My hands is a bit sticky and smell like barbecue sauce as a result of it. Thats why I deduct a star

    We went here once over a yr ago maybe.. Wouldn't expect a…read moreplace like this in Flushing but it isnt too close to the main area... it was really lit outside but dim inside. The bar was nice, different vibe than the city, so we were able to sit and just relax. It's a small place..but they do serve food and had different cocktails and lots of liquors.. We tried the popcorn chicken thighs which was just okay for me but I don't like popcorn chicken normally so I had only had a 1-2 pieces, we wanted to try a lil something while we had drinks... The drinks ...hmm they tasted a bit too sweet for me.. They do sound creative, but too many sugary items... they even sold a cookie matched with a drink.. as if the drinks weren't sweet enough. We tried at least 6 of them and L doesn't really drink but took a sip from each of them. They're not really strong...I'm tiny and I wasn't close to drunk. I think I'd be full from all that liquid before I felt something. It's a nice bar but we left since the drinks weren't strong and had too many sweet ingredients in a lot of them so it didn't appeal to me. Service was very efficient but it was just the one female waitress. The ratings are too high...it's more like 3.9.. than 4.9.

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    Bloom Botanical Bistro

    Bloom Botanical Bistro

    4.2
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    This was my second time dining here, and I thoroughly enjoyed it once again…read more After enjoying a delicious meal paired with a fantastic all-jazz performance, I'm already looking forward to coming back. I ordered the short ribs and the five-onion soup again, and both were excellent. The service was spot-on and impressively quick--my food arrived in under 15 minutes. The owner is also really cool; he personally greets guests and makes a point of chatting with the performers to ensure they're comfortable. This is a wonderfully romantic spot. The beautiful flowers add such a nice touch (as I mentioned in my previous review). While it's not fully upscale, it has an elevated, sophisticated vibe that makes you want to dress up for the occasion. Highly recommended!

    I had been meaning to try Bloom Botanical Bistro for a while, since it seems to be a neighborhood…read morestaple, and finally stopped in for brunch with a guest from out of town. The floral displays are fun and are probably the highlight of the visit. The space is clearly designed for photos, and I can see why it would be popular for birthdays, showers, or other special occasions. They seem to go the extra mile when it comes to creating a celebratory atmosphere. Service was excellent from start to finish. The staff at reception and at the table were attentive, friendly, and welcoming. Food-wise, we tried the Kung Pao calamari and wagyu meatballs after seeing other reviewers rave about them, but both felt a little gimmicky to me. Our group mostly stuck with more traditional brunch items, including breakfast burritos and omelettes, and those were fine. Overall, I would not necessarily come here just for the food, but I would recommend it for the atmosphere, service, and special-occasion vibe. It is a great spot if you want a pretty setting, good hospitality, and plenty of photo-friendly areas.

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    Dinerbar

    4.1
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    So went to my friends office nearby and for lunch we ate at diner at. I haven't tried this place…read moreso it was a beautiful ambiance with the cherry blossoms. My friend and I both ordered the same chicken salads. It was actually pretty filling and too much for me so doggy bagged the rest. Service was super nice. They were attentive and helpful.

    My daughters 9th bday was coming up and she loves milkshakes so I started looking on yelp (of…read morecourse) and found this place which also has a bar #winningfortheparents lol We came on a saturday around 6:30-7 table do four was seated right away. We were also intrigued to try the sangria that yelp raved about. We got a pitcher! It did NOT disappoint. It was a decent size pitcher for the price. Roza came to us and asked if we liked it and told us it was her recipe. No sugar ,No soda .It was tasty, thick full of fruit and definitely had liquor because I left with a buzz She also brought out the rosè for us to try pretty good too very refreshing will definitely do that one in warmer weather. I got the Dbar burger it was good but so big I didn't finish it all. My husband got the rib eye burger. He liked it but it was a little to greasy for him he didn't finish it. My 13 year old wanted breakfast.It was not in the menu but we figured we ask since it is a diner. She got pancakes with fruit and scrambled eggs. My youngest daughter got from the kids menu grilled cheese with fruit she enjoyed it so much we had to order another. Both girls for the marshmallow milkshake they LOVED it! For appetizers we got calamari good but could've used a little more breading. Also got chips with guacamole and honestly for a diner it was delicious. Everyone was friendly. Roza knew she had a bday past since we conversed for a bit and suggested we can sing her happy bday and asked what she liked I told her chocolate cake. They asked for the correct spelling of her name which I thought was sweet. Anyway the staff came out and sang with us super cool. Even the bathrooms are really clean. It was a great experience will definitely come back.I must be honest it's a hit pricey.The price for the pancakes with eggs was $23 when we saw the bill I was a little surprised. Kids' meals are $13 and I thought we were getting the cake (free,lol) since I technically didn't suggest it. It was $12 for a slice. But overall it was a pleasure she even gave us a sample of vodka with lemon and ginger which was actually good and helps settle the stomach.

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    Mom's in Astoria was excellent for a delicious hearty brunch in a diner-style atmosphere…read more There are tables inside and under an awning on the sidewalk. They also have a temporary shed for the summer, for additional outdoor seating. For my meal, I had a pancake burrito, and it was better than I could have expected. The pancake was so fluffy and tasty, with a hint of crisp on the outside and a nice chewy texture overall. The savory components of the burrito worked surprisingly well with the pancake exterior, making for a medley of sweet, salty, and umami that went really well together in every bite. Our server was excellent, can't say enough about how good the brunch was. I definitely recommend this place!

    My friend and I went to Moms's Kitchen in Astoria and everything was good. We had:…read more Starters: cheesesteak eggrolls, Entrees: the Mom burger and the short rib grilled cheese. Drinks: dad-mosa, red sangria, mango margarita and a passionfruit margarita. They cooked the bacon well done(crispy) the way it's suppose to be not that attempt to have it crispy( ifykyk). I wish the drinks were a little stronger but they were good nonetheless. The server was great. The place gave an old school save by the bell vibes very cute. They have happy hour starting at 3pm during the week. The bathrooms are clean. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We went on a Friday afternoon and it wasn't packed at all. Will def go back to try their desserts.

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    Blu Ember is a beautiful restaurant with a modern, upscale atmosphere that's perfect for a date…read morenight, special occasion, or a relaxing dinner with friends. The décor is elegant, the ambiance is inviting, and the staff is welcoming and attentive. The food was fresh, well-prepared, and beautifully presented. Every dish arrived full of flavor, and the cocktails were equally impressive. Service was professional without feeling rushed, making the entire dining experience enjoyable from start to finish. If you're looking for a stylish restaurant in Flushing with great food, drinks, and excellent service, Blu Ember is definitely worth a visit. I look forward to coming back.

    It's said this restaurant started with seafood and even hired a Michelin-starred chef, so the…read moreseafood was indeed fresh and delicious. The overall atmosphere, service, and prices are comparable to those on the Isle of Man. They also have their own bar, where the drinks are quite affordable and have a unique character, making it perfect for a date. Here are a few dishes that offer the best value: Yellowtail Crudo, grilled beef tongue, and black truffle fries. These are Michelin-level quality at a reasonable price, hard to find elsewhere at the same price. For cocktails, I recommend the Saline Solution. It has a baijiu base, which I don't particularly like, but this one has a rich, savory flavor that's perfectly masked by the alcohol, making it very easy to drink and quite unique.

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    My friend and I stopped by Queens Rooms after a yoga class, and the food and service was superb. We…read morewent on a Tuesday night which just so happened to be trivia night, and it made the experience even better. The atmosphere and ambience was warm and inviting, while people were engaging and having fun it never got too loud where you couldn't have a convo at your table. It was also still happy hour, so we enjoyed a few glasses of wine, the QR burger, and the Roast chicken breast. Both equal delicious. We also wanted to try the crab and avocado dip to share, but we weren't sure if the chips were safe for my friend to have, who has a GF allergy. Our waitress was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. The waitress knew which plates could be modified to accommodate dietary restrictions which was super helpful in decision making process. Overall the food, service, and atmosphere were great. Def a nice place to check out!

    Queen's Room has one of the best brunch menus out there. Everything is so fresh and delicious!…read more We got shakshuka which is a poached egg dish made with tomatoes and feta served with fresh pita. We also got the egg and cheese croissant sandwich with a side of Brussel sprouts. Sooooo flavorful ! The halloumi fries are a non-negotiable for me. 10000/10 served on a bed of tzatziki Sweetest server ever and very attentive. Prices are super reasonable as well. Interior is gorgeous. Don't hesitate!

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