STOP scrolling and go to Elm Roastery. Seriously. My wife and I walked in on a whim and walked out…read moreready to move in permanently. This place is a vibe -- warm, buzzy, effortlessly cool, the kind of spot where you sink into your seat and suddenly two hours have vanished and you're totally okay with it. Now let's talk drinks, because WOW. The blueberry spritz? Sunshine in a glass. Bright, fizzy, refreshing, perfectly balanced -- not a drop too sweet -- and gone way too fast because we couldn't stop sipping. And the espresso martini... stop what you're doing. Rich, silky, with a real coffee punch and that gorgeous cloud of foam on top. Easily one of the best I've ever had. These people don't make drinks, they make magic. And the service? Off the charts. The staff were warm, attentive, genuinely passionate, and treated us like regulars from the second we walked in. Not one detail missed -- from the first hello to the last glorious sip. Elm Roastery didn't just win us over, it won us for life. Two devoted new regulars, reporting for duty. FIVE ENORMOUS STARS.

Elm Roastery is a must-visit if you live in Queens and want a really good matcha or specialty latte…read morewithout making the trip to LIC or Astoria. The drinks are consistently well made, reasonably priced, and easy to come back for. The café is also very accommodating if you want to stay awhile, whether that means catching up with a friend or getting some work done on your laptop. Elm has become one of those reliable neighborhood spots that is easy to recommend, and I would happily keep coming back.

We were so happy to find this spot! We intended to spend a day a in NYC between flights in…read moreManhattan, but shock...subway system went down and couldn't get over there. We wandered in the heat until coming across this quaint cafe. Many breakfast options and delicious coffees as well as fruit drinks. The nondairy chia pudding was phenomenal, they add berries and granola. Kids loved their bacon egg and cheese sandwiches. Oat milk latte hit the spot. And since we had to wander the city more before our flight we tried their slushies, which tasted like all real fruit without added sugar. Staff were super friendly as well. Highly recommend this spot to anyone in the area.

Near Moma PS1 and the LIC Trader Joe's. If you are in the area, stop here for a refreshing beve or…read moresnack. I got here when they were about to close. Staff was quick, friendly, and attentive. I had the watermelon slushie. Literally pure watermelon blended. It was refreshing. Will likely try something else next time as they have an appealing menu. Slightly disappointed that there wasn't a watermelon wedge on top (as seen in another patron's photo), but still good..

this place is amazing had their pistachio mousse croissant and it was the best thing I've ever had…read more give their place a try!

This place has plenty of indoor and outdoor seats right on the corner. I found a parking spot so I…read morewas happy. It's bright the servers were friendly, all gender restrooms. My Americano with chocolate was excellent! I could tell they never did it before, but he hit it right! They offer many specialty coffee drinks. They have plenty of sandwiches as well. I also ordered a vegan spinach pie. Delicious! No cheese I definitely recommend this coffee shop and will return. Prices were fair.

For Valentine's day, I tried this spot. How quaint and wonderful! The ladies who work here are…read morenice. The cafe has so many yummy brunch options. I enjoyed my butter shrimp platter, and it came with a helping of rice! Along with my meal, I ordered a lavender latte. Oh my goodness, it was so sweet and warmed me right up. We walked in on a 20 degree day, windy, crispy, bone cutting cold.

Brunch at Maison de Manee in LIC, Queens French-Thai fusion…read moredone right. Cozy spot, elite service... seating a little tight if you're 6'4" and built like a retired power forward, but we made it work. Started strong with the French Toasted Crème Brûlée -- buttery brioche, vanilla custard, crackly caramel top, bananas doing their thing. Absolutely dangerous. Washed it down with a Thai Iced Tea packed with so much flavor it should come with a warning label. Then the CHEF'S SPECIAL pulled up in a hot skillet like it owned the place: sunny-side eggs, sweet pork sausage, ground pork, tomatoes, carrots, seasoning sauce, pepper powder... cooked to perfection. If you've never had it, order it. If you're Thai, it might just hit you right in the childhood. Fun fact: Maison means home in French. Manee means precious gem in Thai. Translation? This place is a gem for Queens. Highly recommended. No skips.

Bukas is one of our favorite spots! Bukas Na and Kala are my go-to drinks, and this has officially…read morebecome my daughter's favorite hangout spot. I love everything about this place--the vibe, the coffee, the food, and especially the people. We've been coming here since they opened, and they truly feel like extended family. Always warm, welcoming, and a place we're happy to come back to. Love you guys! -ate Suzie

I tried their Adobo Jalapeńo sandwich alongside with Ubelat. Adobo Jalapeńo was great - toasted to…read moreperfection and you could really taste the freshness and high-quality meat in it. What really elevated the meal, though, was my fave creamy and great-tasting Ubelat that balanced the savory Adobo Jalapeńo perfectly! The staff was friendly and accommodating. Prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is very welcoming. I will absolutely be back to try more of their menu!

I stopped by when in the area. I was surprised to see qawah valley on Google Maps so I bee lined…read moreover. Inside is beautiful the decors feels open and clean. The Art is beautiful. Service was kind and patient with my questions. They have a punch card incentive available if you feel you'll come often enough. Another day I'll try their hot mofawar to give a better authentic review but it was hot. The coffee was delicious. I love the blend of spices. I prefer the honeycomb from other places but it was good. I would definitely come back and try other items. They have what seems like a summer seasonal drink list that looks yummy. Overall great addition to the neighborhood! Yes it is city prices which at this point feels normalized at this point unfortunately.

Disappointed Regular Customer -- Poor Treatment by Front Staff…read more Good morning, Asslamulikum I am writing as a regular and loyal customer of your restaurant. The food here is Alhamdullih consistently very good, and that is the main reason I keep coming back. Unfortunately, my experience today was deeply disappointing, and I feel I need to bring it to your attention. The two men working at the front of the house were very rude to me. One is a taller man with a long beard, and the other is a shorter man. I used the restroom during my visit, and they treated me poorly simply because of that. The shorter man told me abruptly that I needed to buy something before using the restroom -- but he did not say it nicely at all. His tone was harsh and disrespectful. Things got worse when I went into the restroom: he knocked loudly on the door, which drew the attention of every customer in the restaurant. I felt embarrassed and humiliated. As a regular customer, I expect to be treated with basic courtesy, and this was not acceptable. I am really disappointed. I come here for the food, but being made to feel unwelcome just for using the restroom -- and being spoken to so rudely -- is not good business. I hope you will speak with your front staff about treating customers with respect, including regulars like me. Thank you for your attention to this matter. My Name is Ali Hamja

Amazingly tasty food. The smoked salmon sandwich and egg croissant were both delicious !…read moreAnd all our coffee drinks were also perfect. I normally don't enjoy coffee when I go out, but this shop's coffee drinks are far better than most I've tasted. Cappuccino, Cafe Ole, and even drip were excellent. Don't miss out on this gem. Cute atmosphere too!

Excellent coffee in a lovely, clean atmosphere. Friendly staff, good condiments…read more I cannot stand bad coffee. This was what I needed!

Cute little breakfast spot in LIC! TLDR: Overall, solid 7.5/8 ~ for food n coffee, pancakes were…read moreokayyyy but not the fav We wanted to go to Vert Frais but ofc they were booked OUT, so we went to check if they had walk ins but saw Softbite looked pretty open so went in instead :)) We were quickly greeted and told to grab a table, there were only 2-3 tables seated at the time. Quickly filled up within 20 min of us sitting. Started off AMAZING! We got the Brown Sugar Latte and the Osmanthus Latte ~ both very yum, great flavor, nice and light floral in the Osmanthus We also ordered the Tornado Egg Omurice vibe, our waitress recommended the chicken and we agree, 10/10 very juicy, great sauce, flavorful seasoning, it was very yum, we loved every part, esp compared to other omurice vibes. We obviously had to get the OG Softbite soufflé pancakes. They're def eggy, if you've never had soufflé pancakes before, they're all eggy to a degree LOL, this one leans a slightly more egg than others but it's not the worst. Great if paired with the cream and fruit. We're very curious about Vert Frais now cuz tbh if it's the same same, we'd def go to Softbite again. But honestly for the other food and drink items, we'd probs skip the pancakes. We were recommended the Crème Brûlée version so maybeee we'll give it a try next time!

This is possibly the worst if not top 5 worst places that I've EVER had in NYC. I've lived in NYC…read morefor 16+ years. The food looked pretty good before you tasted it. We got the Tornado Omelette Rice and Hot Honey Chicken Souffle Pancakes. The Omelette Rice had a fried tonkatsu piece that came with it - it tasted like it had been frozen inside a refrigerator for 3 years and was then taken out and fried, went cold, and then refried again. It wasn't just tasteless it tasted like old, stale, dried meat fried and refried again. The rice was all stuck together and felt like it was leftover rice that was recooked with water...hence it all smashed together. The only thing that was edible on this dish was the Omelette egg and the sauce. The Hot Honey Chicken Souffle Pancakes...I'm not sure why the pancakes taste this way but the inside just tasted plastic-y and bad, not at all like say, Flippers, which makes GREAT Souffle Pancakes. The chicken was honestly pretty bad as well but actually tasted OK because everything else was SO BAD. It tasted like frozen chicken you would buy at Walgreens and air-fry to warm up.