This spot was truly a hidden gem for me in LIC since it's right by the water and there are many…read moreplaces surrounding it. Cafe by day and drinks by night! I came here back in 2025 and was so impressed by how beautiful the atmosphere was and the spanish music they played that night was incredible. My friend and I tried the espresso martinis and they were so so good. Definitely recommend for a girls night or if you're looking to wind down for a drink. I really want to come back and explore more of their cafe items during the day!

I came here to get some coffee and work done, and it's a pretty solid spot! The inside of the cafe…read moreis fairly small but there's quite a few tables, and an area ("The laptop area") for you to get your work done. Service here is quick and the barista was nice. I just got a drip coffee and it was pretty solid. The cafe offers free wifi and there's also a bathroom, so it's a good place to study or do work. Would come back.

Super chill ambiance, great coffee and even better service. Long Island city has many coffee places…read moreto choose from but this is definitely a repeat visit spot.

No stress? More like yes stress. Small cafe with a bench and two (?) window seats…read more Waited 10-15 mins for my chai latte and it was just ok. Now the almond croissant was delicious if you are just stopping in for a pastry. But what's a pastry without a beverage? Anyway staff were friendly but I'm not sure I'll be back.

Very cute! The space is great, clean with big windows and space well-utilized for seating. It was a…read morelittle busy on a Saturday but had a good amount of turnover. I haven't tried the food but it looked good. Extensive drink menu. I had the Rooh Afza matcha, the rose syrup was nice but not overpowering and the matcha was a nice green color, I definitely felt the caffeine kick! Our group of four stayed for a while to chat so I went up to buy the last banana pudding. The woman working took it in the back to add more fresh banana on top and we all enjoyed splitting it. They have a solid range of desserts and pastries on display. There's $2.50 cucumber tea sandwiches or Lipton tea with lemon if you're looking to be a very cheap date. It's hard for a cafe to compete with the pink chai down the block when I'm going out of my way to come to this part of the neighborhood, but for somewhere to work, read or hang with a friend I would definitely choose First Cup, and I will be back for more banana pudding and another fun latte.

Very nice quiet lowkey cafe in the neighborhood. The service and americano were great.read more

They have Decaf Espresso Beans!! This is life-changing for someone who likes to taste of coffee,…read morebut sensitive to caffeine & asks for a "1 shot" latte please (ashamed voice). The barista said that she likes the blend also and she usually doesn't like decaf. This café is very tiny and easy to miss. Just off of the N/Broadway stop on a lively block of Vendy Award winning Palestinian falafel plates, OG "diner" Sanford's, bakeries, & Japanese Market nearby. I got the seasonal Orange Blossom Latte ($8) and it delicious. Got 1/2 1/2 (1 shot regular espresso & added 1 decaf) The syrup had a medium sweet - floral flavor and ($0 charge) oatmilk was medium creamy. The drink had a lot of berry / fruit undertones. I'm curious about their main location's tasting events because unlike companies that say their coffee, wine, tea have flavor profiles - this 2nd visit to kinship shows the work that goes into their product. (Hope their current wage & staff problems get sorted out..)

Incredible speciality latte. Obsessed with their Autumn Spice drink. Couple of seasonal menu items,…read moresmall selection of pastries. Cute cafe for grab & go, no where to sit and enjoy. Kind staff members.

This is my favorite sandwich shop in the area- everything is made in house and is fresh. My…read morefavorite sandwich is the zucchini mozzarella; I've been getting it for years. Their bread is always so good and so are their pastries! It was time i left a review especially after the exceptional customer service i experienced today. Today I ordered my normal sandwich and it was the wrong order so they immediately tried to resolve and made a new one. I had further problems with seamless delivering the wrong order ( not 51st's fault) but they made it again (with treats) and continued to jump through hoops to make sure I would get my sandwich. They likely lost a profit on all these attempts to get this sandwich to me and still were lovely about it! A great neighborhood spot with nice employees and yummy food that I would definitely recommend to anyone :)

A nice little home baked feels bakery and cafe. I went on a Saturday afternoon and it was not…read morecrowded at all. I sat towards the back and wouldn't recommend it because the ac was leaking slightly and it was dark and smelled a bit fishy (from something they were cooking I think). However the overall cafe is fairly clean and the front side is brightly lit with many nice plants and a large round table. It was raining so sadly couldn't enjoy the backyard seating. All the pastries feel home made and have a warmth to them :) and it was close to closing so they gave some extra pastries. The choco chip cookie was a highlight at $2.50 a piece. Not sure how you'll take this but it tasted like McDonald's cookies USED to taste-- in a really really good way. They aren't crispy edges or browned butter flavor in any way but a decent classic cookie that is warm and chewy and cheap! The carrot cake was also pretty good especially for sharing in small groups. I would recommend visiting especially if you want a nice quiet place to work nearby . The matcha was ok standard, nothing persay that stood out but wasn't bad

Ordered: Small Iced Tiramisu Latte (~$6)…read more Aya's take: A new coffee shop in Astoria!? Yes please! First off, it's very eye-catching from the colors, playful fonts, and overall design. I decided to try one of their specialty drinks, the Iced Tiramisu Latte. I was pleasantly surprised at how well done it was and for a reasonable price! The cold foam top was creamy, not too sweet, and had cacao dusting on top. It's definitely an indulgent, dessert-like coffee but I found it pleasant to drink and got the caffeine kick I needed. I would come back!

I worked remote for an hour or so at this location and they had fast WiFi and yummy matcha ! This…read moreis a cute cafe and I'd love to come back to work from here. I haven't tried any of the food but I swear they have pastries for sale too.

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.

Drinks: 3/5 Service: 3/5…read more Ambiance: 3/5 A cute little coffee shop by a Target and the train station. I've passed by here multiple times but never really had a chance to try it. Me and my girl was looking for a coffee shop that was laptop friendly and closed late since we came after work. I was a bit disappointed that they did not serve any alcoholic beverages as I saw a lot of good reviews on that portion. We came, we sat down on a Saturday night. There was only one person at the front and it seemed she was also managing the serving part so it did get pretty hectic at some point. We decided to order the Budae Jigae (Hot Pot), there is no way to alter the spicy level so for those who love spicy spicy, this is for you. Me and my friend was really disturbed by the fact that we were treated some type of way. Maybe it's because we weren't Korean or? Service was slow asf. It took a really long time for them to serve me my iced strawberry matcha drink. And even longer for the food. It was also hard to tag her down, and she seemed pretty annoyed that we had to ask her for multiple items. We were a party of 2 and she only gave us one set of items. I went again by myself the next day to see if it was better service and it was pretty packed. There was actually 3-4 people at the front but even then it was so hard to get someone to take my order, ask for napkins, for the check, etc. While there was no time limit on Saturday, there was a time limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes on Sunday. would I go again? Maybe, but it's def veering towards the no side.

This is my new favorite place that I hope will stay a hidden gem. First of all - the owners are…read moreamazing! They listen to what you have to say about their products and everything is made on the spot - fresh and tasty! The atmosphere is beautiful and the staff is friendly, quick, professional... Its a perfect spot! (As you can tell I LOVE their cappuccino)

There is a good selection of food and drinks! I ordered the specialty amadeus coffee and it was…read morepretty decent! This place is perfect for wfh & the music is subtle, which I really appreciate. The seats are very comfortable and there is a good amount of outlet. I would definitely come back here!