Do NOT let the humble appearance deter you! Cafe 52 is one of the most reliable casual restaurants in the neighborhood, with amazing no frills food, solid margaritas and friendly service (and if these aren't enough reasons, all at an amazingly reasonable price!). Every time I eat at Cafe 52 I wanna go meet the chef and thank them for the amazing meal--that's how much passion they put in their food! I could honestly eat at Cafe 52 multiple times a day, many times a week because they offer a wide range of brunch options, salads, sandwiches, burgers throughout the day and PHENOMENAL Mexican offerings in the evening (until past midnight) at their outside griddle and Al pastor roasting pit barrel. I could go on and on about why Cafe 52 is a must-try, but I'll just end with--don't forget to get their chicken tenders freshly made in house!!! read more

Cafe 52 Restaurant - Tostadas At Pastor - New American Near Me - Woodside, New York

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At the risk of hipsters flocking and raising my gf's rent, Cafe 52 has become one of my go-to chill and recommendation spots. Apart from the usual Mexican faire, try the cecina tacos. It's not on the menu, I think they added it after the menus were printed. The meat is really juicy with the right amount of give. All prepared on the spindle outside for your local neighborhoodly pleasure. I don't particularly enjoy drinking at restaurants anymore, given my age and the current economy but I'll take any reason to enjoy their micheladas. It's hot sauce, not tomato, based and one of the most cohesive tasting micheladas I've ever had. I think the quality varies depending on the bartender but either way, I'm a sucker for a cool beverage and outdoor dining. It's right under the train, so be be prepared for the occasion conversation breaker but that occasional breeze in this unprecedented heat makes it worth it. read more

Cafe 52 Restaurant - Cecina taquitos - New American Near Me - Woodside, New York

Great service! Bartending is being consistent and very friendly Picture is a Mamma Mia Cocktail read more

Cafe 52 Restaurant - New American Near Me - Woodside, New York

Great food nice choice nice and friendly staff.clise to the train and bus.always friendly too

Salsa sucks. Tastes like canned tomatoes. Guac is great. Food was better when it was cooked outside.

I did NOT expect the food to taste as good as it was. The atmosphere was giving a very local diner no frills ambiance with nothing special and it was also empty so I didn't expect much. But the quality is definitely there. The salmon eggs Benedict were very satisfying and tasted fresh. It was a little bit on the sour side though but it was still delicious and would get it again. Those shrimp and grits???? To die for. The shrimp itself was very fresh and well cooked as well. The only thing I'd say is that the cappuccino I got wasn't the best. But other than that no complaints at all. Price range isn't too bad either very reasonable. The service was very friendly, patient and attentive as well. Did not expect to come back again but I definitely will. Check this place out!! read more

Cafe 52 Restaurant - Baby Cakes (6) Smoked Salmon Egg Benedict Shrimp and grits - New American Near Me - Woodside, New York

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Good food good coffee nice stafffast service and great prices nice variety of food.next to subway and bus

The food never disappoints, from the outside looking in it just looks like bar with some tables. But don't be fooled, it is so much more than snacks/appetizers in that menu. read more

unfortunately would not recommend. the waffles were extremely chewy and lacked flavor, which is puzzling since waffles are one of the easiest things to make. read more

I wanted to have a quick dinner as I had a lot to do. Stopped by Cafe 52 for a burger but couldn't stay as their ventilator wasn't working and it was impossible to breathe. Once my burger was ready I asked for to go box and wrapped my dinner paid and left. On another note their waiter was on the phone and didn't pay attention to the clients. I hope they will fix their ventilation soon because the kitchen smoke was suffocating in the restaurant! read more

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No frills type of restaurant. Breakfast is always consistent. Nothing amazing but good. Came here for breakfast and I got the breakfast platter and my gf the shrimp and grits. We were both satisfied. Service was quick. read more

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I had their croissant and cappuccino. Both the croissant and cappuccino was on point ! flakey, crispy, soft. Cappuccino was not too overpowering either. read more

Cafe 52 Restaurant - a cup of cappuccino and a pastry - New American Near Me - Woodside, New York

Es super rica y deliciosa la comida ! No puedo dejar de venir aquí, los desayunos son exquisito. 100% El mejor lugar de la zona. Café 52. read more

First time ever stopping here and I must say I will be back!! Carolina our waitress was super sweet and very attentive. The food was amazing and very filling. The atmosphere was cute and the music was very nostalgic. It was my moms birthday and Carolina gave her a sweet surprise by playing music and having her blow out a candle. Thank you so much for such an amazing first time read more

This review is for deliveries. I am a pretty consistent user of Grubhub to order Cafe 52. I love pretty much everything that they make and it always arrives on time. Some favorites: -BBQ bacon burger -chicken wing dings -Steak salad -hummus and pita -fries with a side of garlic mayo Everything is good. I recommend trying them out. read more

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Every review is multi factorial. So many things to be considered, when you know that people will be looking at the words that you were putting out into the digital universe. With this in mind, I am confident to say that Café 52 is a super solid neighborhood gem, that serves up some delicious food, albeit, in a very modest setting. My experience has been solely with breakfast and it has solely been terrific. For eight bucks you get a solid plate of food, consisting of a heaping pile of scrambled eggs, potatoes, toast and a meat of your choice. I usually swap out the potatoes for their amazing crispy hashbrowns and always ask for a side of Cholula. Yes you heard me correct, eight bucks. It's right off the steps of the 52nd St. stop on the 7 train. They're open til 10, some days later, and they have a taco window and they have Pacifico in the bottle. What are you waiting for? read more

The avocado bacon burger is always really good, but the "large fruit bowl" isn't. That "large" bowl had one grape, one strawberry, three pineapple chunks, and two melon chunks that weren't at all sweet. I can't believe they call that a large. We also ordered the carrot cake and what was given to us was half a slice... the whole bottom of the carrot cake was missing... like they didn't bother grabbing the whole slice correctly to place on the plate, so I asked for a different slice (if I'm paying $5 for a slice, it better be a real slice, not some halved barely there slice). I can tell they got annoyed but I was also annoyed receiving that measly slice. Carrot cake was really good, but the way it was served wasn't. read more

I have wanted to order from Cafe 52 for some time but didn't know the name of the place ....thank goodness for google maps. I ordered this morning and it was worth the wait. Order takers notes I attached to my order wasfollowed to the tea (well done bacon and not a lot of vanilla in my latte). I hate to say it because I'm a huge Starbucks fan....your latte was BETTER THAN STARBUCKS. French toast was perfect and bacon was cooked perfectly. Delivery was super fast and arrived well ahead of schedule. read more

Cafe 52 Restaurant - French toast with bacon - New American Near Me - Woodside, New York

My go to place for soups. Delicious every time, especially when I'm sick and don't feel like cooking. Brunch is pretty good here too. Tacos and quesadillas are decent. Again, it's my soup place. read more

Cafe 52 had all the makings of greatness when they first opened: It's small and quaint, has limited but decent outdoor seating, a fabulous location just across from the 52nd Street station, and a menu of diner classics with a healthy slant to it (not common for this part of the hood at the time). They were reasonably fast in delivery and the place was clean and solid for a lunch date or solo WiFi session. Then things started taking a turn for the worse: Deliveries were slower. The preparation of the food for takeout and deliveries were sloppier and generally unappetizing. Eventually the food itself began to suffer, my burgers were overly salty, breakfast plates were skimpy, mac and cheese options were bland, and the kale salad was more of a sad plate of greens than a vibrant, feel-good option. Sadly, the upkeep on the interior was taking a toll: the grimness of an open but small kitchen lead to a small film (sticky) feel to the tables and menus; the place was no longer as clean as it used to be. To make matters worse, the staff had a slight overhaul resulting in lots of incompetence which turned into messed up orders. I've begun patronizing less and less in fear of additional disappointment. I want to give them more chances to see if they fix some of the aforementioned issues. For now, the breakfast is decent and they've managed to add hashbrown patties as of last year. (#1) and there is a nice little TV in the main dining area. __________ (#1) There is hope after all. read more

For the first time we ate in the restaurant for brunch on a Sunday. Usually I have just ordered take-out, but I wanted to try something new for a change. I ordered blueberry pancakes and sausage and my husband ordered one of the egg dishes that came with bacon, toast and home fries. The atmosphere was very hectic (no peace and quiet here) and the service was a tad slow, but they are making the most of the small space. The food was really good. My order came with two pancakes, and they were incredibly thick and fluffy, I don't think I'm exaggerating to say almost an inch thick in the center. I ate one and brought one home. The sausage was a single patty, thin, very flavorful and just a little too salty but good. I'm really picky about home fries because so many places put paprika on them which I can't stand but these were small red potatoes roasted and tasted super fresh! They also score points because they have soy milk for coffee, and they brewed fresh decaf for me! read more

My family and I have been ordering from Cafe 52 for a few years now, and they got decent food at good prices. That being said I'm infuriated regarding my most recent delivery through Uber. I noticed immediately it was missing the order of fries for my nephew. I called letting them know and was told multiple times that it was packed in the bag, insinuating that I am lying. The insinuating really turned me off from them, I do not see myself returning. read more

The steak quesadilla is awesome , and don't let me start on the fries! the fries are chunky, crispy outside and soft inside ....

This is one of the best spots around the area, the staff is super nice and they have a great variety of food. The Quinua Blackbean burger and the Mediterranean wrap are two of the best options if you're a vegan/vegetarian, which is my case. It'd be nice if they improved the illumination inside so the place would be brighter. read more

Came here for brunch and was pleasantly surprised. The portions are big and the meal was delicious. I would come back

Great little spot in Woodside with cheap, good quality food for all three meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Plenty of outdoor seating, friendly and prompt service, and a lot like what a good diner should be. Whether you're looking for a delicious breakfast, a quick lunch or hearty dinner, you'll find it here. They even have a pretty good happy hour with $5 sangrias. read more

I will nickname this restaurant the sorriest "smoked turkey deli sandwich" place. I wish I took a picture. It literally had 2 thin slices of turkeys it was basically a lettuce and tomato sandwich with a dash of turkey. The service was lackluster. Waited 15 minutes just for the waitresses just to take my order. There was no one else in the restaurant. I was disappointed since this place looks cute in the summer time when the windows are open. read more

This is hands down the best spot in sunnyside/wood side ! Great diner open 24/7, food is so good. I recommend going when they are making the al pastor tacos out front. Jimmy is the best over there and when Aldo makes the best food hands down !!!! Jason also has great customer service read more

I've been here 3 times now and have never been let down. The food here is great and the prices are great as well. I know the atmosphere isn't appealing to most people but the food should make up for that. Good quality and service everytime. Definitely recommend. read more

No thanks. I came here and got a Cuban - my family member also got a Cuban. He asked for mayo. I just said "everything it comes with is fine." I got a completely dry sandwich - no mustard, mayo, nothing. The sandwich wasn't very good and I was not impressed. My family member got very sick from his meal...so I guess the mayo was rancid. Good thing my sandwich was dry, I guess. I won't be back. There are plenty of other restaurants to try in the area. read more

Cafe 52 Restaurant - Cuban and salad. They forgot to put mayo and mustard :( - New American Near Me - Woodside, New York

They would have gotten 4 stars from me if the service wasn't so slooooowww. It was only us (party of 2) and another table (party of 2) there on a rainy day and it took almost 30 minutes to get our food. Also, our appetizer came after our entree. Really, you may ask.... Yes, really. Anyways, besides the mediocre service, the food was actually pretty good. The French onion soup was pretty average - but it had some kind of toasted bread in it that made it delicious. The fried calamari was good, came with a lot of sauce on the side. Too bad it came after our entrees. For entrees, AZ had the ABC mini burgers that he really enjoyed. His fries were awesome, btw. I ordered the Shrimp Caesar wrap. I'm the person that hates croutons and lots of Caesar dressing in my Caesar wraps/salads, but this place got it right! My wrap was great. I loved it. I opted for the salad instead of the fries but didn't get to eat much of it cause I was stuffed. It seemed good though haha. Oh, and their coffee is pretty good, don't expect it to get refilled though. Also, this is a small diner. So small that the kitchen is right in the open and you can hear everything - every drop, every pot and pan, every dish. It's loud. I'm sure I'll come back here to give their service another chance. read more

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This has been my go-to for about 2 years. A very extensive menu with lots of delicious options that can satisfy whatever mood I'm in, ample portions, and great prices. Of course these days mostly just doing takeout- delivery is always fast. They did a very nice outdoor setup in the fall that I look forward to when it gets warmer. Highly recommend! read more

Great variety of food At excellent prices! The steak with rice and beans was awesome!!!!

This place is a great addition to the neighborhood. The location has undergone more changes than Lil'Kim's face. Every incarnation of this place is some food joint but none of them last. I really hope that this place does because their food is actually pretty good! I've had the mini burger sliders (they have different toppings such as mushrooms, swiss cheese, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese etc). Their fries were fresh cut and were really tasty. Not greasy at all. I came back another day in search of some comfort food, and decided to get their penne alla vodka. I normally don't trust any pasta dish from a dinner but was surprised. The sauce was creamy, and they gave mushrooms with it which I didn't expect. I ordered it with grilled chicken and grilled it was. It had that nice char coal flavor that you expect from the grill but never actually get. Lastly they have Green Mountain coffee- great plus! Their coffee is always fresh which no one can complain about. If you are not into going down to New York Eats on 46th street and Queens Blvd, or doing down to Stop Inn on Roosevelt then this your next best bet. Hopefully they last at this location and I look forward to them adding Brunch which their super helpful server, Jimmy, mentioned that they are trying to add to their menu. All in all if you are hung over, tired, looking for some comfort food or want to meet up for breakfast with your peeps I would recommend this place. read more

I found a bug in my side salad. When i called, they literally offered me $1 off my next order like that makes up for bugs in my food. They didn't even apologize. Never ordering from here again. read more

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I can't say enough about this place. I love it. It's small and very clean and they have great food. I was out on a date at another restaurant and jusr needed anything to get the terrible food taste of the other place out of my mouth and I stumbled upon this place and I was surprised, in the best way possible!! I got their guacamole-bacon burger and it was amazing and their fries are also delicious. The guacamole sauce they use on their burger is nice and tangy and slightly spicy, which makes it hyst so refreshing...I say sauce because it's a little thin but I think anything thicker would make the burger not as enjoyable. Needless to say, I came back to get the glorious burger a second time and I will probably keep going back for more. Good bye over priced fanfy burgers (ie bareburger) and hello guacamole burger at Cafe 52! read more

Cafe 52 Restaurant - Guacamole bacon burger - New American Near Me - Woodside, New York

Nice cappuccino, worst sweet potato fries in Sunnyside. Oh my god if theirs fries are that bad I don't want to figure it out the main entrees. Cheap doesn't mean have to be bad! read more

Very good! Went on a Sunday, so it was busier than usual, however food was still fresh and service wasn't slow past what's to be expected in a busy day. Affordable, especially for the amount of food you get per serving. Great ambiance, perfect relaxing environment. Also, sangria was $4 and strong! Will definitely return. Pictured is the hangover chilaquiles. So good! read more

Cafe 52 Restaurant - New American Near Me - Woodside, New York

They have very friendly and nice serving staff. They deliver relatively fast- the food is still hot-and they are moderately priced. They have a diverse menu, American, Italian and Mexican. Highly recommend. They have a small footprint but they have table service indoor and outdoor, and huge takeaway/delivery business. read more

I always go to this restaurant with my dad and brother and we like it there not only because the food is delicious but because it's cheap compared to other places, I absolutely recommend this place because the food never takes too long and the employees are very nice people. Totally recommend it read more

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