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    101 Cafe

    4.4 (54 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, Cafes
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Seriously the best diner ever, food is fresh and delicious!
    Elena G.

    Seriously the best diner ever, food is fresh and delicious. Service is amazing and I love that is it family ran.

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    Leonard D.

    Was looking for breakfast spot close by in the Ozone Park and I am glad found 101 Cafe. The breakfast is fresh and tasty when compared to other places. The pancake taste great and is made fresh daily. It is a family business and runs with love. If you visit 101 Cafe, just ask for Mike/NAV who will take care with you and mention Leo refer you.

    Matthew L.

    Old school diner, everyone is polite and the food is always delicious. It's very clean here and the black coffee is really good. I love the free refills and great breakfast specials .

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    Carol S.

    Stuck at JFK so searched for a local spot and came upon this refuge about 10 min away. Wonderfully kind and attentive service and yummy breakfast and coffee, generously refilled with a smile. Just what we needed on a rough morning.

    Linh V.

    Decent breakfast with decent price. I like the pancake there, well done. Food has good portion. Will come back

    One egg, sausages, home fries with toast, juice and coffee or tea
    Tina C.

    A small local yet very antiquated American diner that offers simple and budget conscious meals known for breakfast and brunch. This small diner's interior is frozen in time of appearance with the standard booth tables, retro metal bar stools bolted to the ground with upholstered seat, white coffee mug wall clock with a moving silver spoon pendulum, wall attached three coffee mugs with steam emitted each imprinted words representing "cappuccino, coffee, latte." I like admiring their coffee mug clock and the three wall coffee mugs. 101 Cafe fends the standard small Mom and Papa business servicing the Southwest Queens, NYC community of Ozone Park. The breakfast menu is extensive yet very simple but a package. Yes, ice cream sodas and milk shakes with one or two scoops of actual ice cream continues to exist here for a throwback to 1910 era. I opt for one egg (any style), three sausages, home fries, toast with butter (jam is given as an option), small juice (apple, orange or cranberry), coffee or tea all inclusive for $7.75. I did not have to wait too long of an eternity for my order to arrive at the table. The female waiter appears baffled as I arrived alone to dine alone... oh well, that is my life now! Service is adequate, attentive and efficient. Patrons' bills are hand written on a "guest check" order pad which adds further to the non-technology 2017 era and rang on a old fashioned manual cash register. Delivery is available. No alcohol. Minimal TV screens are blaring and no annoying boisterously loud background music. Note: Closed Sundays year round.

    D J.

    Consistent and delicious food. I usually get their sausage egg & cheese and iced coffee. It's usually around $6 and they don't take very long to make it. So far it's been one of the best deli SEC I've tried.

    Grilled ham and cheese with bacon mozzarella fries

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    Great service and lots of food choices. Pretty close to the JFK airport too! ............

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    Good food comes hot and recommend the entire menu best sandwiches and salads. Very nice delivery person.

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    Cozy spot. Nitash is welcoming and friendly. The food is great, we had delicious pancakes and eggs they use fresh and quality ingredients.

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    i ordered french toast and a hot coco and it was a amazing most deff my go to place to order from when i'm at work

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    What a diner suppose to be!!! Loved it!!! Great amazing service and the food speaks for it self! Breakfast of champions!!!

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    The food speaks for itself
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    Mini buffalo chicken empanadas
    Mini buffalo chicken empanadas
    Crab cakes & 2 eggs combo (scrambled w. cheese), mashed potatoes,  passion guava juice, small side of guacamole

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    Crab cakes & 2 eggs combo (scrambled w. cheese), mashed potatoes, passion guava juice, small side of guacamole
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    Tables with no notices on them about "Eggstortion" or different credit card surcharges...
    Strawberry pancakes
    Strawberry pancakes
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    Ordering counter
    LAMB BURGER with Egg and coleslaw
    LAMB BURGER with Egg and coleslaw
    Wings with sweet chili sauce

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    Unfortunately, we were so hungry and engaged in our conversation that it totally skipped my mind to…read moretake pictures of our meals when it arrived. I will say it was very good. The bacon was well done, not just crispy and not raw, either lol I had my favorite, western omelet with american cheese, home fries and a side of bacon. My friend had a grilled cheese and I compared my toast to his grill Cheese bread and his bread was bigger.So i'm wondering, do they use a different bread for the grilled cheeses, perhaps the french toast too? nonetheless the meal was delicious. When we got here, it was barely empty and now it's packed yet cozy.

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    Nice classic dinner here
    Nice classic dinner here
    Delicious berry napoleons.
    Delicious berry napoleons.
    Great bagel deluxe with cream cheese and lox.

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    I stopped in to grab a birthday cake. Upon entering I wasn't greeted so I said hello to the…read morecashier. The only person that was in my view. She never responded. Another person walked near where I was standing and asked if they could help me. I asked her the flavor of a particular cake, then selected the cake I wanted. She asked if I wanted happy birthday on it and I told her yes. She asked the cashier if she could ring me up. She asked if I was paying cash or card, I told her cash. I gave her the money, she gave me back my change then walked away from the register and went in the back, she never said thank or anything else. The young lady that was helping me put my cake in a bag and thanked me for coming in. I asked her name because she was very polite and displayed great customer service. Her name was Angelica.

    Been patronizing this Bakery since 1989; lived in Howard Beach for 20 years When the original…read moreowners a father and a daughter team ran it for years that's when sugar bun was a 5 star + bakery !! Now in my opinion it's at best-of-three star bakery Café ; everything changes new owner he's not so friendly prices are through the roof; the staff that he has he's very blessed because they are very professional friendly and fast..... Coffee is fantastic; their baked items are very good; prices are insane..... I get it we all know that inflation is up everywhere & on everything but a cup of coffee and my favorite a tea biscuit toasted with butter and jelly $7.00 that's insane.. I still patronize this business on special occasions and holidays like i said all their bakery items are good but for a everyday breakfast stop definitely not.... They do offer Breakfast & Lunch they have a full kitchen & menu; They do have plenty of seating; Parking out front on the boulevard it's a hit or miss; we have commercial trucks so we can't use their parking lot in the rear.... I do recommend if you're in the area; But would I drive out of my way to get here Nooooo Sir !!! Best Regards, Greg D & Family

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    Cake slices
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    Egg cheese avocado on bagel
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