Compass Coffee near the airport is top notch. The espresso is hand crafted rather than pulled from…read morean automated machine, and you can taste the difference immediately, it's rich and well balanced. Their bacon egg and cheese croissant sandwich is excellent too, with a nice kick from red pepper flakes that most breakfast sandwiches skip. What really sets this place apart is the staff. My family and I ordered our sandwich to go, then spontaneously decided to stay and eat at a table instead. Without us saying anything, one of the staff noticed and asked if we'd like the food served on a plate. That kind of attentiveness isn't something you can train easily, it comes from people who actually care about the guest experience rather than just moving through a checklist. As a Christian, I also appreciated hearing worship music playing in the background, it added a warm, welcoming atmosphere. If you're near the airport and want quality coffee made with care, this is the spot.

Compass Café is a coffee shop in South East Queens. They are known for its unique drinks, creative…read morebreakfast/brunch, and support for global mission outreach. It offers a variety of coffee, tea, and food items like waffles, sandwiches, and desserts. I was parched for my morning NY run and in need for a cold drink. I end up at this quaint coffee shop. I ordered their Iced Coffee x light milk and egg salad croissant sandwich. The cold drink was very refreshing and perfectly made to my liking. As for the food, it was decent enough to get my energy up. Cafe's interior was modest with few tables and very spacious. Staff were attentive and industrious. Prices were fairly inexpensive. Overall, I had a good experience and enjoyed my drink.

I love this spot…read more The breakfast burritos are so good - worth every penny - they even wrote my name on hot sauce with it. The ambiance is nice and spacious. You can breathe while you have your coffee. The staff is very helpful, and yet super efficient. This is in a great location right off the boardwalk. I'll be back soon.

I guess you could say we did the full Locals experience: a surf lesson at Locals Surf School…read morefollowed by a meal at Locals Collective, which shares ownership with, and is only a block away from, the surf school location at Beach 69th. Locals Collective is such a sweet l'il cafe. The vibe is relaxed and lovely, with friendly, helpful staff (especially the woman wearing the ramen cat shirt, whose name I didn't get, unfortunately). The menu is small, but includes some healthy options like the breakfast sammy (with two eggs, avocado, sprouts, tomato, Monterey Jack cheese, and spicy aioli on whole grain toast), acai bowls, wraps, overnight oats and that sort of thing. The breakfast sandwich wasn't very big -- or rather it was a normal size, well filled, but made with commercially standard-size sliced bread, not a hero, sub, or roll -- and was perhaps a touch spendy at $12. The Progeny inhaled the sandwich after snarfing down a sushi roll we'd brought -- and still wanted two large protein bars, after. (I guess surfing cultivates a good appetite.) He said he enjoyed it, though. My iced coffee was a touch weak, but serviceable. There's pleasant seating indoors and out, with a few folks working on laptops. There are quite a few dining options on this particular block, including burritos, pizza, ice cream, and a few full-service restaurants -- but in terms of aesthetics and overall look-feel, Locals Collective takes the win. Surf boards (I think soft tops only) are available for rent at Locals Collective, for $35 / 2 hours. Prices are a bit higher than at Breakwater Surf, which rents for a jaw droppingly low price of $5 an hour -- but Locals does offer additional amenities like changing rooms and a shower, which I'm prima-donna enough to think is worth it. You can also rent a wet suit, which you'll probably want if the air temp is anything cooler than 75F. Waves at Beach 68 are fairly small, but reportedly consistent. We'll be back for more, I'm sure.

Stopped by on the way to the beach and grabbed a protein ball and coffee. The protein ball was…read moresurprisingly filling and very peanut butter heavy, which I loved! Their latte was also standard and quite smooth. Great service and ample seating inside.

I want to like Rockaway Roasters more but every time I go the vibes are a little off…read more Starting with the good--the drinks are great, especially the nitro cold brew. The location is fantastic, a 5 minute walk the beach. The inside is nice and has ample seating with Wi-Fi and outlets. The bad--each time I have gone, there's always something going on with the staff. There is one regular worker in particular who I've witnessed: - Turn away customers who want a smoothie or juice because "the blender is already cleaned", a full hour or two before closing - Complain loudly about people coming from the beach and bringing sand inside (as my group is walking in from the beach) - Go on a prejudiced rant about LGBT+ people, loud enough for the entire cafe to hear - Go around and tell customers that the cafe is closing soon, an hour before closing. One time she mentioned it several times to me until I felt pressured to leave at 2:30pm, and she closed the cafe as I left (they are supposed to be open until 3pm) I'll continue going to Rockaway Roasters anytime I'm at the beach and craving their nitro cold brew, but probably only to-go. And not too close to closing time.

I've been passing this by every morning on my runs/bike rides and always wanted to stop by. It's…read moreright on the boardwalk so obviously it has some of the best views and vibes ever. Great location! The staff is very friendly and welcoming. They have many yummy items on the menu and I decided to go with the breakfast burrito, which has eggs, bacon, avocado, hashbrown and cheese. Absolutely delicious! You get a taste of everything with each bite and it was so flavorful. To be able to eat something this yummy and have a great beach view is 10/10! I can't wait to go back and try more items!

waited 30 minutes for a croissant with an egg sandwich, only to find it ridiculously overpriced. To…read moremake matters worse, "known" customers were served before me, showing a clear lack of respect for newcomers. With only three places on the boardwalk, it's a shame people have no choice but to endure this. I'd rather drink salt water than visit this washed-up café again!

Mango matcha $8.70- mango really good, just think it needs more matcha cuz the mango overpowers it,…read moredef wanna try the other matchas, the pina colada matcha is really good too

I visited this establishment today, Sunday because I came across their post on another social media…read moresite. The pastries looked delicious but the matcha looked even better. I took my daughter with me. I ordered an ice matcha latte and a chicken patty. The gentleman behind the counter was so helpful and patient. Very attentive to my order. My daughter and I took a seat and in minutes he brought out the patty warmed up and on a plate. Few minutes later my drink came out. The establishment is very cute and cozy. Definitely able to sit and have conversation or get work done. It is a little gem on Jamaica ave. It is on the side block and not directly on Jamaica ave itself. I will definitely be going back.

Every time I come to the Rockaway's, I stop by Claudette's for a latte. I love the cute little shop…read moreand their lattes are so yummy. Staff is super friendly too!

I was visiting the Rockways area the first time it was a really fun and cute little spot. The…read moreGreenhouse was part of sweet boutique hotel. These little coffee spot is where I enjoyed a delicious ice brew coffee. It was bold with excellent flavor.

Jewel is absolutely fabulous!!! Love the food and vibe, service is amazing! Couldn't have had a…read morebetter experience!

Our server Jewel S was the best! He took great care of us. The service is always every time we come…read moreand eat at this restaurant. Food and drinks were delicious. Love the background music and the place is beautiful.

Amazing coffee and matcha!! The baristas are also always such a pleasure. My favorite spot!read more

Excellent Iced Coffee with Homemade syrup!! There is a nice patio too eat on plenty of parking.read more

Cute little coffee shop with muffins and small snacks. Can't wait till they fully open in June.read more

The hotdogs are really good but small, the service is great the young was so sweet and informative…read more The decor is so amazong giving that 50's style resturant.

Im in love with the great service and great coffee here. The decor is amazing and so fun to take…read morepictures. It's so fun listening to the 60's music playing and seeing the vintage aviation memorabilia around. This is the best idea ever.