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The Bonnie

29-12 23rd Ave, (718) 274-2105, thebonnie.com

Queen’s Room

36-02 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 987-3994, queensroomnyc.com

Sanfords Astoria

30-13 Broadway, (718) 932-9569, sanfordsnyc.com

We so appreciate the bowls of bread that come with dinner entrees, and don’t sleep on the desserts. They are top notch!

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4747LIC

47-25 Vernon Blvd, (718) 734-2415, 4747lic.com

American Brass

2-01 50th Ave, (718) 806-1106, americanbrasslic.com

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Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company

36-14 30th Ave, (718) 777-1121; 35-05 Broadway, (718) 204-0141; 35-09 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 932-8280, bkbagel.com

Survey says: “Always the best variety, most unique schmears, and friendly staff. It’s the best!”

New York City Bagel & Coffee House

33-10 30th Ave, (718) 728-9512; 40-05 Broadway, (718) 728-9511; 29-10 Broadway, (718) 777-0324; 29-08 23rd Ave, (718) 728-9500, nycbch.com

Survey says: “Grateful for the choice of mini bagels, particularly for my toddler, love their variety of spreads and salads including the apple cranberry chicken salad, and their vanilla chai latte.”

Between the Bagel NY

31-13 30th Ave, (718) 932-1425, instagram.com

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Bricktown Bagels & Cafe

51-06 Vernon Blvd, (718) 361-2428, bricktownbagelscafe.com

We Bagel

47-11 11th St, (718) 255-1992, webagel.shop

This is a very solid bagel shop, with lots of tasty options.

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Martha’s Country Bakery

36-21 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 545-9737, marthascountrybakery.com

So much good stuff, so you really can’t go wrong. Our favorite is a warmed-up Mississippi Mud Pie with whipped cream. Yummmmmmmmm.

Somedays Bakery

23-37 30th Ave, (347) 396-1146, somedaysbakery.com

Survey says: “Everything they have there is to die for!”

Pastries by Anne

28-13 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 255-1574, pastriesbyanne.dine.online

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Black Star Bakery & Cafe

2-10 50th Ave, (718) 433-9189, blackstarbakery.com

There is a huge selection of fresh pastries and all the ones we’ve tried have been delicous.

Cannelle Patisserie

5-11 47th Ave, (718) 937-8500, cannellepatisserie.com

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Queen’s Room

36-02 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 987-3994, queensroomnyc.com

Survey says: “Their Shakshuka is amazing, very flavorful, filling, and has a little kick!”

Survey says: “Queen’s Room is always a hit — their egg dishes and brussel sprouts are a must!”

Mom’s Kitchen & Bar

33-01 31st Ave, (718) 267-0142, eatatmomsnyc.com

Astoria Provisions

12-23 Astoria Blvd, (917) 396-4002, astoriaprovisions.com

Sweet Afton

30-09 34th St, (718) 777-2570, sweetaftonbar.com

We really like the Green Eggs with (or without) Ham. And the burgers anytime are excellent.

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Jackson’s Eatery | Bar

10-37 Jackson Ave, (347) 649-1721, jacksonslic.com

The brunch here is terrific. Some standout items include the Avocado & Burrata Toast with sunny side egg, the French Toast with carmelized bananas and Nutella, and the Three-Berry Compote Pancakes with Haitian vanilla whipped cream. (We keep going back for the French Toast.) It’s a really fun place to come with friends and they have a great playlist.

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Mahmoud’s Corner Halal Food Cart

34th Ave (at Steinway St), (917) 295-2281, mahmouds34thavecorner.weebly.com

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Centro Pizza Bar & Italian Kitchen

47-23 Vernon Blvd, (718) 361-1965, ordercentropizzabar.com

Han Dynasty

4504 Pearson St, (347) 507-0179, handynasty.net

sLICe LIC Pizzeria

48-11 Vernon Blvd, (718) 937-5423, licelic.com

It’s convenient that this place is close to the subway station, and you can pick up a slice or two on the way home. Quite tasty too!

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Bareburger – Astoria

33-21 31st Ave, (718) 777-7011, bareburger.com

Survey says: “The sheer amount of different meat proteins you can try is outrageous…in a good way. So many options for all dietary needs including menu for kids.”

Survey says: “Elk? Bison? They got it. Juicy good.”

Burger Club

32-02 30th Ave, (718) 777-7788, burger-club.com

KX Burger & Beyond

29-04 Ditmars Blvd, (646) 606-4835, kxburgerandbeyond.com

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Bareburger

48-19 Vernon Blvd, (718) 937-2273, bareburger.com

Survey says: “Vegan selections!”

THE BARONESS

47-18 Vernon Blvd, (718) 255-1336, thebaronessbar.com

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Malala Chinese

42-02 30th Ave, (718) 606-1898, malalachinese.com

Survey says: “Not your traditional hole in the wall Chinese joint, this features Sichuan Chinese food. Try the Dry Pot- you can choose your preferred combo of ingredients as well as your desire level of spiciness!”

Survey says: “Malala always reigns supreme. Quality ingredients and the dry pot and garlic cucumber cannot be beat!”

Golden Dragon

34-06 31st Ave, (718) 777-2727, goldendragonastoria.com

Dragon and Phoenix

36-11 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 204-9120, grubhub.com

Golden House

35-12 30th Ave, (718) 545-0101, smorefood.com

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FER

41-10 29th St, (347) 649-1046, fer-nyc.com

Survey says: “The Mapo Tofu in noodles is amazing.”

Hupo

10-07 50th Ave, (718) 255-6722, hupo.nyc

Yumpling

49-11 Vernon Blvd, (718) 713-1839, yumpling.com

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Sorriso

44-16 30th Ave, (718) 728-4392, smorefood.com

Sal, Kris & Charlie’s Deli

33-12 23rd Ave, (718) 278-9240, facebook.com

George’s Deli

36-19 28th Ave, (718) 777-3200, georgesdeliastoria.com

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Prestige Marketplace

45-45 Center Blvd, (347) 507-1010, grubhub.com

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Martha’s Country Bakery

36-21 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 545-9737, marthascountrybakery.com

Survey says: “You can’t go wrong no matter what you choose. You must try the chocolate chip cookie and of course any of their cheesecakes.”

Cakes by Nerwan

23-02 31st St, (917) 745-0071, cakesbynerwan.com

FIGO il Gelato Italiano

29-02 23rd Ave, (347) 738-4647, figoilgelato.com

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Black Star Bakery & Cafe

2-10 50th Ave, (718) 433-9189, blackstarbakery.com

We like to get an assortment of pastries for brunch potlucks, and everything has been a hit!

Cannelle Patisserie

5-11 47th Ave, (718) 937-8500, cannellepatisserie.com

Spot Dessert Bar

28-43 Jackson Ave, (718) 210-2170, spotdessertbar.com

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Michael’s Restaurant

33-17 Broadway, (718) 726-7474, michaelsrestaurantny.com

Bel Aire Diner

31-91 21st St, (718) 721-3160, belairediner.com

Tasty’s Diner

35-12 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 777-8830, tastysdiner.com

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Court Square Diner

45-30 23rd St, (718) 392-1222, courtsquarediner.com

Good and fast service, huge menu, generous portions, reasonable prices, and the best part is that the food is tasty. Also, good coffee for less than two bucks? Yes please!

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Taverna Kyclades

36-01 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 545-8666, tavernakyclades.com

The king reigns supreme.

Aliada

29-19 Broadway, (718) 932-2240, aliadarestaurant.com

Survey says: “Great food, friendly staff. My favorite!”

Ambrosia Garden

29-11 23rd Ave, (718) 371-0038, instagram.com

Amylos Taverna

33-19 Broadway, (718) 215-0228, amylos.com

Bahari Estiatorio

31-14 Broadway, (718) 204-8968, bahariestiatorio.com

Ovelia

34-01 30th Ave, (718) 721-7217, ovelianyc.com

Stamatis

29-09 23rd Ave, (718) 932-8596, stamatisrestaurant.net

Survey says: “The real thing. Great fish and Pastichio.”

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3Greeks Grill

35-61 Vernon Blvd, (718) 729-8900, 3greeksgrill.com

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Create

36-03 30th Ave, (718) 204-0333, createastoria.com; 29-21 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 777-0504, singleplatform.com

Survey says: “Create provides custom made bowls, great salmon, chicken, veggie options, very healthy while still also being tasty.”

Survey says: “Really large good Salads and grain bowls.”

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Cyclo

5-51 47th Ave, (718) 786-8309, cyclolic.com

We really like this place. Everything we’ve gotten has been fresh and there are very nice flavors in the dishes.

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FIGO il Gelato Italiano

29-02 23rd Ave, (347) 738-4647, figoilgelato.com

Ample Hills Creamery Astoria

34-02 30th Ave, (347) 448-6724, amplehills.com

We really like the creaminess of the ice cream and we appreciate the inventive flavors.

Marvel Frozen Dairy

37-01 30th Ave, (718) 433-9209, marvelfrozendairy.com

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

33-01 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 242-2083, vanleeuwenicecream.com

Don’t sleep on the milkshakes! Delicious.

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Mango Mango Dessert

47-43 Vernon Blvd, (347) 507-0717, mangomangodessert.com

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Seva Indian Cuisine

34-11 30th Ave, (718) 626-4440, sevaindianrestaurant.com

Yaar Indian Restaurant

22-55 31st St, (718) 721-0205, yaarindianrestaurant.com

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Oh! Calcutta

10-57 Jackson Ave, (718) 532-0017, ohcalcuttanyc.com

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Il Nonno Ristorante

25-17 Astoria Blvd, (347) 808-0087, instagram.com

Survey says: “Il Nonno has authentic, tasty, Italian food.”

Vesta Trattoria & Wine Bar

21-02 30th Ave, (718) 545-5550, vestavino.com

VIA VAI

31-09 23rd Ave, (347) 612-4334, viavai-ny.com

VITE vinosteria

31-05 34th St, (718) 278-8483, vitevinosteria.com

The pasta dishes were standouts, especially the housemade ones.

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Go Nonna

44-64 11th St, (718) 440-9914, gononna.com

Maiella

46-10 Center Blvd, (718) 606-1770, maiellalic.com

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Pink Nori

36-06 30th Ave, (718) 685-2365, pinknorinyc.com

Kondo

29-13 Broadway, (347) 617-1236, kondorestaurant.com

Watawa Sushi

33-10 Ditmars Blvd, (718) 545-9596, watawasushi.com

Whenever we go to Watawa, we are impressed with how fresh everything tastes. The sushi rolls here are excellent.

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SHI

47-20 Center Blvd, (347) 242-2448, shilic.com

This is a Pan-Asian restaurant, and everything we’ve had has tasted great, including the seaweed salad, dumplings, sushi rolls and sweet and sour chicken.

Takumen

5-50 50th Ave, (718) 361-7973, takumenlic.com

Survey says: “Above and beyond, absolutely stellar vibes, staff and eats.”

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Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine

35-03 Broadway, (929) 349-1228, rutaoaxacamex.com

Ayy Chihuahua

36-16 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 649-1023, ayychihuahua.com

Las Catrinas Mexican Bar & Eatery

32-02 Broadway, (917) 745-0969, lascatrinasnyc.com

Nenes Taqueria Plus

37-07 Broadway, (718) 210-1535, instagram.com

St. James

34-02 34th Ave, (718) 440-9971, macarenomaja99.wixsite.com

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Casa Enrique

5-48 49th Ave, (347) 448-6040, casaenriquelic.com

Lots of really nice flavors come together in inventive dishes. And the cocktails are not to be missed.

Sobremesa Cocina Mexicana

43-56 12th St, (917) 832-6131, sobremesamexicana.com

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7th Street Burger Astoria

35-02 30th Ave, 7thstreetburger.com

Il Nonno Ristorante

25-17 Astoria Blvd, (347) 808-0087, instagram.com

Nenes Taqueria Plus

37-07 Broadway, (718) 210-1535, instagram.com

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Karachi Kabab Boiz

28-25 Jackson Ave, (617) 862-9513, instagram.com

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The Bonnie

29-12 23rd Ave, (718) 274-2105, thebonnie.com

The back covered patio is such a nice space. And it doesn’t hurt that the food is good.

Il Bambino

34-08 31st Ave, (718) 626-0087, instagram.com

Pig Beach BBQ Queens

35-37 36th St, (718) 362-6111, pigbeachnyc.com

In the warmer months it’s fun to get some BBQ, a beverage, then hang out with friends and watch the game projected on the wall or take in the live music.

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American Brass

2-01 50th Ave, (718) 806-1106, americanbrasslic.com

Survey says: “Great waterfront views.”

Maiella

46-10 Center Blvd, (718) 606-1770, maiellalic.com

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Andrew Bellucci’s Pizzeria

37-08 30th Ave, (718) 407-2497, andrewbelluccispizzeria.com

Milkflower

34-12 31st Ave, (718) 204-1300, milkflowernyc.com

This is such a solid pizza spot. Our favorite pie is the Van Dammer, with brussel sprouts and an egg. The combination works!

Bellucci Pizza

29-04 30th Ave, (718) 971-1074, belluccipizza.com

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Centro Pizza Bar & Italian Kitchen

47-23 Vernon Blvd, (718) 361-1965, ordercentropizzabar.com

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Compton’s

28-02 23rd Ave, (631) 481-3378; 30-02 14th St, (917) 745-0573, comptons.nyc

Sal, Kris & Charlie’s Deli

33-12 23rd Ave, (718) 278-9240, facebook.com

Survey says: “The Italian.”

Il Bambino

34-08 31st Ave, (718) 626-0087, instagram.com

Merguez and Frites

40-06 25th Ave, (917) 365-6877, instagram.com

Sorriso

44-16 30th Ave, (718) 728-4392, smorefood.com

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Cyclo

5-51 47th Ave, (718) 786-8309, cyclolic.com

Yumpling

49-11 Vernon Blvd, (718) 713-1839, yumpling.com

Survey says: “Chicken sandwich.”

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King of Falafel & Shawarma

30-15 Broadway, (718) 340-8068, kofnyc.com

El Rey del Taco Truck

33-01 30th Ave, (929) 544-6616; 31st St and Ditmars Blvd, (929) 590-8061, instagram.com

King Souvlaki

31st St and 31st Ave, (917) 416-1189; 22-02 Steinway St, kingsouvlakinyc.com

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Karachi Kabab Boiz

28-25 Jackson Ave, (617) 862-9513, instagram.com

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Enthaice Thai Kitchen

33-20 31st Ave, (718) 932-1111, enthaicethaikitchen.com

Kam Rai Thai

43-11 28th Ave, (929) 522-0999, kamraithai.net

Survey says: “That Khao Soy Gai tho!!”

Thongalor Thai Restaurant

32-47 Steinway St, (718) 278-3333, thonglorastoria.dine.online

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Ros Niyom Thai Restaurant

10-91 Jackson Ave, (718) 440-9752, rosniyomnyc.com

This place is small but mighty. The dishes are bursting with flavors and they just taste really good. Come with a group and share some of the apps.

Tuk Tuk

49-06 Vernon Blvd, (718) 472-5598, tuktukny.com

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Comfortland

40-09 30th Ave, (347) 642-9932, comfortlandny.wixsite.com

Seva Indian Cuisine

34-11 30th Ave, (718) 626-4440, sevaindianrestaurant.com

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Sweet Chick

46-42 Vernon Blvd, (718) 433-4064, sweetchick.com

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Sala Astoria

34-39 31st St, (929) 556-3038, https://www.salarestaurants.com/

Tootles & French

36-15 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 642-3012, tootlesandfrench.com

Survey says: “Amazing wine bar with some of my favorite gin cocktails! Additionally, every single thing has been perfect, notably their take on coq au vin wings! You should also visit when they have their signature events, or for their very reasonably priced lunch socials.”

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Takumen

5-50 50th Ave, (718) 361-7973, takumenlic.com

We really like the rice bowls, and we haven’t had one we didn’t like. Also, great service and friendly staff.

Tournesol

50-12 Vernon Blvd, (718) 472-4355, tournesolnyc.com

Brunch and dinner are both excellent. For brunch we like the Eggs Benedict, and for dinner the Beef Bourguignon with Fettuccini Pasta. Yummy.

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Best Arepas: Arepas Cafe

33-07 36th Ave, (718) 937-3835, arepascafe.squarespace.com

Best Balkan Cuisine: Mimoza Restaurant & Lounge

36-05 30th Ave, (718) 673-6360, mimoza.nyc

Survey says: “Delicious food with unique takes on traditional cuisine. Must try the bureks, grilled meats and octopus, and the freshly baked breads to name a few.”

Best Bar Food: Rivercrest

33-15 Ditmars Blvd, (347) 808-7887, rivercrestny.com

Best Drag Brunch: Frescos Grand Cantina

28-50 31st St, (347) 997-3070, instagram.com

Best Korean Restaurant: Mokja

35-19 Broadway, (718) 721-0654, mokjaastoria.com

Best Seafood: Abuqir

24-19 Steinway St, (718) 274-3474, yelp.com

More Best Seafood: Sabry’s Seafood

24-25 Steinway St, (718) 721-9010, sabrys-seafood.com

Best Steakhouse: Meet the Meat

23-92 21st St, (917) 832-7984, meetthemeat.net

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Best Posh Mexican: Casa Enrique

5-48 49th Ave, (347) 448-6040, casaenriquelic.com