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    Briarwood Cafe

    3.1 (106 reviews)
    ModerateDiners
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Duncan P.

    Just moved to the area and this place is one block away. Thankfully the food is fantastic. Place is pretty small, but I've gotten a table both times I went. I love that the Appetizer Trio let's you choose which three (of the four appetizer options) you'd like.

    Royce L.

    Cool mom and pops style diner. It's on the corner so the place is set up long way with counter top seating, which is great in a diner, and two people booths on the other side. I want to say there are two four top tables right in the front but it's not a big place but it has a cozy feel to it. The young lady who took my takeout order was great. The menu was your basic diner menu. I was there for breakfast which they serve all day and there was plenty to pick from. I had an omelette which came with toast and potatoes. I also had a stack of silver dollar pancakes. Big portions and everything was good. Omelette was a little salty but otherwise good. I will definitely be back Parking is street or metered as it's right on Queens Blvd.

    Elizabeth P.

    This place is a hair above starvation....Bacon was 3 different temps...under cooked, semi done and well done. Pancake was ok...My husband left most of his breakfast, home fries not great. Barely anyone there and our breakfast took a little longer than expected.

    Jayson C.

    I normally get the waffle or French toast for breakfast because they are reliable. He gets an omelet or egg sandwiches. Is it the best food around? Probably not. The service? I like the younger waitress or the older gentleman. The older waitress and I just do not mix for some reason. All of that being said: the food is consistent but the service can use a little work.

    Cj G.

    This morning I was with a Prospetive student eating here. The plate had extra large portions, it was served by somebody's mother with love. A lady who appeared homeless came in talking soft. They handed her two menus (to go and sit down). She looked and asked if there was a breakfast special. The waitress replied no, but we do have a lunch special. The lady put the menu down and left. She later came back and said she didn't have any money. The owner/main waitress/ Mother/ owner type said we can give you some soup. The Lady said yes! Then they come out and give her soup, a large bagel sandwich with egg, bacon cheese, & a dinner roll to go with her large size soup. This place deserves your business beyond the good food and great prices. Not sure if they are religious, but they definitely got me to thinking what power inside of them compelled them toward this type of humanity/selflessness. They called the lady Love! Love, how can I help you! I will be returning here on my next trip to the big Apple!

    Chunjai K.

    Briarwood Cafe is a Columbian dinner. I went to this place for breakfast but it was already 12 so i had Chicken shish kebab over rice and House salad with homemade dressing. Potion was big and I couldn't finish it then a nice friendly waitress wrapped it for me.

    【Manhattan Wrap】 Simply boiled onion with beef, no taste at all.
    Xiaomin C.

    The buffalo wings are too salty, else it is tasty. I ordered a Manhattan Wrap, but it's simply boiled onion with beef, no flavor at all...I had to mix it with potato salad in order to finish the half piece.

    Victor Q.

    Good breakfast in the heart of Queens. Excellent service. I had the idea of being in a very old-fashioned cafe. Prices are not expensive, and personnel is a mix of greek and latinos, which I liked. Will revisit if I'm nearbt.

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    6 days ago

    Very cozy little diner like atmosphere. Excellent! Really good for breakfast! You will be pleasantly surprised

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    11 months ago

    Classic old school NY diner you don't find anymore. I've never had a bad meal here. Service is consistently good.

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    This is a nasty dump. Food is disgusting and the establishment itself is gross. I would give zero stars if possible.

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    15 years ago

    Really decent French toast. Large portions. Considering the neighborhood, it's really good.

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    This restaurant refused service to return paying customers because they had requested service for three homeless folks. Shameful!!

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    The portions are very large, and it is much cheaper and more tasty than Flagship Diner right across the street.

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    3.9(322 reviews)
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    If you're driving, be aware the parking lot is small so you may have to park and walk over if you…read moredon't feel like waiting for a spot. When I walked in there were a lot of people waiting but I overheard the wait was 5 minutes for a party of 2 so it sounds like the table turnover is fast. Since I was solo, I sat at the bar where there was plenty of seating available. I ordered the Lumberjack breakfast and it was hearty! So much so that I had to take some of my pancakes home because I couldn't finish them. It's been a few hours and I'm still full. Nice bang for my buck! The staff was friendly and attentive. I'll be back to try the French toast which I heard was good.

    We came here for breakfast as a group of four and had a great start to the day. The staff were very…read morefriendly and attentive, and the service felt warm and welcoming throughout our meal. The portions were generous--classic diner style--and everything came out hot and satisfying. From the French toast and pancakes with bacon to the eggs Benedict and breakfast sandwich, there was plenty to enjoy. Coffee refills were quick, which we appreciated. The retro interior has a cozy, nostalgic charm, and the booths get lots of natural light in the morning. Another convenient touch: they have their own parking lot, which makes stopping by much easier. A dependable spot for a hearty breakfast. We'd happily return!

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    Rotana Cafe & Grill

    4.0(20 reviews)
    2.0 miForest Hills
    Locally owned & operated
    Discounts available

    10/10 for food and service…read more Came here with my cousin for breakfast on Sunday around 11am. There's one person who works behind the counter and I assume one person who is doing the cooking. I got the pancakes with blueberries with a side of bacon and the honey cinnamon latte. My cousin got the sausage egg and cheese roll with a drip coffee. Both of our meals were delicious and so was the coffee. My cousin who doesn't drink coffee often said that the coffee here is of top quality. I'll definitely be coming back!

    This place has been renamed "Austin Street coffee and grill" and has an updated menu…read more First off, I want to point out the great customer service from the young man working on a Saturday morning. I heard him making jokes with customers and asking people for feedback. Now to the rest of it: service is weird and slow. When we were seated, we had to wait a little bit until receiving menus. Water wasn't automatically given to us also, so you have to ask. A woman took down our order, but later asked if we got waffles, even though I said pancakes - overall took 25 minutes to get our order of a salad and pancakes. Pancake platter came with two pancakes, two eggs, and a couple berries on the side. There's also an option to add sausage or bacon but no price there, which adds to the confusion. When we pointed it out, they removed the charge from our bill. There were maybe 3 people who stood behind the coffee bar which is kind of around a corner, making it hard to get service if you're not in their field of vision. Kind of strange there isn't a clear welcoming desk or something like that. Also, I think the menu uses AI as photos - there's a picture of a burger with fries and chips, but I don't think they serve chips. There's also a picture of cake with garlic next to it, which could be an artistic choice. We didn't get any drinks, but there was a table next to us who abandoned their full cups of Nutella lattes which was interesting.

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    Rotana Cafe & Grill - A must try in the neighborhood. The Rotana Omelet is by far the best. All food is delicious and the service is excellent.

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    Buen Sabor Latino - Tres Golpes Breakfast

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    2.0 miForest Hills
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    Cuisine: 7 Service: 9…read moreDecor: 5 Value: 9 Overall: 9 I love this little local Dominican restaurant that serves breakfast at the crack of dawn. It has very good quality food and excellent service. Other than the owner, most servers barely can communicate in English. However, I always felt welcomed and appreciated. In today's environment with so much hatred in the air, this place feels like an oasis right in my backyard. The food is always solid, with the salami breakfast plate being one of my favorites. It comes with three pieces of juicy and flavorful thick cut salami and three pieces fried cheese, two perfectly cooked running eggs, along with mashed plantains. Delicious! I also like their lunch foods, such as pernil and oxtail. The turkey wings are tasty, but a but dry. Their soups are some of my most ordered items as well. My usuals are the trip stew and cow's foot soup. If you look at the crowd, you'll notice a mix of latinos and locals who recognize this small shop as a neighborhood gem. There is nothing else like it in Forest Hills, so I do hope they are around for many generations to come. We need more places like this.

    I had to get this my eyes just pulled towards it as soon as i was looking for what to eat. The…read morestaff is always friendly, delighted to see people and the portions are not skimp. The place is also great to sit down and eat while you the Spanish music is going on. The waiters are always at your call when needing something.

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