I was walking around looking for some lunch and stumbled upon this nice corner pub. I would say it is 3-something stars, close to 4. However, I wasn't a fan of the service. When I walked in, there seemed to be just one person trying to care of things, so the wait was a bit longer than ideal. However, a second server eventually appeared. They do have awesome happy hour deals which include drinks and food from Monday through Friday, 11am to 7pm. Overall, it has a good spot to grab a beer, sip a cocktail, and snack on some small bites. I tried the Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and the chicken was juicy. I also like all the peppers and the flavorfulness of the aioli. read more

DK PubLIC - Spaghetti n Meatball - Cafes Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Easter day, New York City, corner pub, and sitting outside. A lot lines up on a nice afternoon like this. The beer battered codfish appealed to me. As much as a burger and a pub lineup well, for some reason, I went with the crowd fish. The fish was more of a prefab fish rather than something appearing fresh caught. The coleslaw was good, but you got such a small amount that it almost seemed not worth it. The french fries were good, they're on the soggy side, but I know some people like that. May have given an extra star if it wasn't for the hair I found in the fish. Bummer! read more

DK PubLIC - codfish dinner - Cafes Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Stopped in for dinner and loved it. The burger and fries were delicious, and the penna a la vodka with chicken was a pleasant surprise so flavorful. Service was excellent, with a super attentive and friendly server. Returned for breakfast the next day and highly recommend the pancakes and chicken & waffles. Both were really good! Recommend stopping by if you're staying in the area. read more

DK PubLIC - DK Burger Hand Cut Fries Penna a la Vodka - Cafes Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Great drinks & food. Music on the weekends. Vintage DK neighborhood bar. This place never disappoints!

I got the wings buffalo they were amazing the flavor the crisp everything about them also you know if you get carrots with them they are about to hit I also got the steak Sammy I forgot to take a pic of that bc when I seen it I Needed to devour it if your in the area i suggest you stop by great vibes and food read more

DK PubLIC - Cafes Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Brunch food was good, although it was small portions for the price (see photos, those dishes were nearly $20). The food by itself was fine, but...the service was atrocious. There seemed to be one server for the entire restaurant for Saturday brunch hours. While I wanted to sympathize, there were very few diners - my friends and I were one of 3 small tables. My friends and I also noticed a very overt attitude. Any time a guest made a request, we observed her roll her eyes/make a face. One of my friends asked for a coffee, and she said, "are you sure, it will take a long time." My friend thought about it for a second and was about to say never mind, but then asked, "how long do you think it will take?" to which the server replied, "5 minutes. It seemed like she wanted to make up an excuse to avoid making a coffee, which was strange. (It turned out to take more than 20 minutes). I would not recommend based on the experience my friends and I had today. read more

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Decent food. Buyer beware, they charged me 20% (for a party of 5) gratuity and still asked for a tip. I was in a rush and gave them an additional tip. Only noticed it when I reviewed my receipt. Shady! read more

Cool place to grab s bit. Service was great. The food was ok. Great bang for your buck. If you are from out of town and want a diner feel this is the place for you. read more

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Passed by for late brunch (3P) on a Sunday afternoon....we were the only ones there, and it was spotless! Super cute neighborhood bar that serves food. Friendly server, and of course since no one else was there our food was fast and delicious. We went for the DK Brunch Burger with side of sweet potato fries plus side of ranch and the Chicken Sandwich with Old Bay Fries. Both WTH emerges and sandwich were on really soft buns, not too filling, and delicious! The burger was cooked to my preference of medium and the chicken had a yummy flavor and crunch to it. Mimosa was nice to start after a busy afternoon and after that food coma, had some ice coffee. Love the old tiles, flowers and vibes here. read more

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What an awesome spot a quick walk from the subway station. Food was a little upscaled for bar bites, drinks were flowing cheap. Lots of TV screens for my sports fix. Great service with open windows when the weather is nice. Will definitely stop by anytime I am in the area. read more

Cute place. We went on a Saturday n had brunch. The F'in BLT, Chicken sandwich and eggs Benedict. Everyone was happy with their meals, portions were good and food was very tasty! I also had an Irish coffee, delish! Place was really nice n comfortable inside, clean, clean bathrooms. Everyone was friendly, service was fast too. Lots of weekly specials - I'd definitely go back n recommend a try! read more

DK PubLIC - Eggs Benedict and Irish coffee - Cafes Near Me - Long Island City, New York

My husband and I have passed by this place many times, and we've always been curious. We finally stopped by today for brunch, the service was good and the ambiance was nice, the food was average. I ended up getting the burger and my husband got the wings and breakfast burrito. The wings were a little too bready for us. The burrito and burger were good, but nothing to write home about. At the end when we got our check I noticed the upcharged us, when I pointed it out, it seemed like they were annoyed. They claim to have fixed it, but they really didn't and I wasn't going to argue at this point. Cool spot , check the receipt to make sure they charge correctly. read more

DK PubLIC - Cafes Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Visited after seeing great reviews and it didn't disappoint! The chicken sandwich was incredible and the fries were fresh and absolutely delicious. The cocktails are reasonably priced and well balanced. The bartender was attentive and friendly despite us coming late and made the experience so much better! read more

Overall, a very good experience. The atmosphere of the bar effectively mixes old-school and modern and the dark wood sets a nice tone. We had a whole crew with us for this dinner and some of what we had was excellent, pretty much everything was at least "very good". The buffalo chicken wings were an excellent appetizer (big, juicy, flavorful wings) and the fried calamari was also very much on point. The salmon burger was definitely good, if bit spectacular, but what was spectacular were the fries. Skinny fries fried just right, couldn't stop eating them. A couple of minor glitches with the service, one person's entree arrived late but, overall, friendly and solid. Nice, pretty low-key place to check out if you are in the LIC area. read more

Great little spot with a great bar and lots of food options. I had a chicken sandwich which was delicious. Dining area is cute and small. Service was great and frequent. Would definitely recommend for anyone staying nearby. read more

I've had a few drinks here over the years and they have an awesome beer selection- a few local beers and some old favorites, and good cocktails. Service is always friendly and prompt. It's got a nice vintage wooden bar and cool mosaic floor. You can sit outdoors too. So if you're concerned about covid you can dine safely. Owner is nice too. read more

Went there on 03/17/26, St. Patrick's Day, and experienced terrible service. I ordered a corned beef sandwich to take out and they made me wait for 25 minutes while first serving tables, some of whom arrived after me. The young woman who took my order kept lying and saying "it will be here in a minute." Finally, after almost a half hour I cancelled my order and left. Needless to say, they lost me as a customer. read more

First day in the city and this was our stop for lunch. I liked that it wasn't a crowded restaurant and it was nice and quite not too loud with music, the best part was our food! I went all in on my burger and that's because I never finish a whole burger haha but this one I did! A must try if you are ever in the area! read more

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Came here on a Saturday night at 745pm. Service was insanely slow and inattentive. Took 30 minutes to get drinks and then another 30 minutes for food. What we hoped would be a quick stop for burgers, ended up taking an hour and a half. Multiple drinks were brought to the table 3/4 full. Cute spot but the service side needs help. read more

Mike makes THEE BEST Espresso Martinis!!!!!!! . And that orange butter is bomb!!!!! i love this place!!!!!!

Delicious food! After a very long flight, DK was our first stop to refuel and decompress. Not only was each plate wonderfully tasty, but the service was amazing. A wonderful way to start our trip! read more

Came here for brunch. Pros: - Staff was very nice, they forgot to remove one of the charges and was quick to fix the bill - Really cute interior and exterior - Food was okay Cons: - Chai Latte is on the sweeter end - One all gender bathroom read more

Neighborhood pub with tasty food and tantalizing happy hour specials. I like their signature burger and have also enjoyed the caesar salad, french fries, and spinach dip. Cold Lagunitas drafts and the always intriguing music selection keep me coming back. Service can be slow but they'll never forget you. read more

DK PubLIC - DK Burger with Fries - Cafes Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Food okay, has been better. Service is good. Very casual and quiet for a weekend evening.

Lunch was good. Burger had a light flavor that was very appreciated. Burger was good, fries was bang'n staff was great. read more

DK PubLIC - Mocktail - Cafes Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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DK Public, a local hangout, has been open for a few months, since around Oct. Formerly in this location was another well-known bar, Dutch Kills Centraal, which closed during the middle of the pandemic. The new owners made some cosmetic changes in the interior, but the space basically looks the same. Inside is a gorgeous, kind of old school but upscale vibe. You'll find the original mosaic tile floors, pendant light fixtures, hand painted murals and lots of wood furniture. The indoor space is large, and they also have some outdoor seating. As for the menu, it's limited right now. They have some lunch offerings and pastries throughout the day. When I visited last week, the owner told me they just got their liquor license and hope to be offering dinner menu soon. After chatting with him, I ended up just getting a cup of Americano and a muffin. The coffee was great; strong and dark. Not sure if they bake the muffin in-house but it sure hit the spot. It was nice and moist and filling. I'll have to plan another visit to try out their food. This under-radar hangout is ideal for those looking for a nice quiet place to work, grab drinks and meet locals. read more

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I came here on a whim for my birthday. It was super unexpected. The food and service did not disappoint. The ambiance was cozy and a feel good place. Everything was seasoned well. The Mediterranean mezze is to die for! I will definitely be coming back. read more

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I have a burger and Bai fries and an IPA. The food was delicious. The Americana music was perfect for the evening. Music played, but didn't drown-out the conversation. read more

DK PubLIC - Cafes Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Great neighborhood bar with amazing drinks, fries, and burgers. Love the mussels here too! The service is excellent and they're always so accommodating when we bring our pup with us for outdoor dining in the spring and summer! read more

Showed up here unannounced during my bday celebrations with all my friends and the staff was very accommodating and kind. I also left a DESIGNER bag on the chair by accident and it was completely unscathed. That is the level of quality and virtue at this place! My friends enjoyed their drinks and meals. Lovely interior and had families eating as well. read more

The service was absolutely amazing and attentive. The food was Ok. I was staying down the street and this was convient.

Best darn burger I've had in a long time. And I take my burgers seriously, freshly made. Even the fries were hand cut. I don't impress easily. I will return. read more

I changed my mind about this place and the crispy chicken sandwich. It was not good the second time around. It wasn't crispy and the chicken smelled funny. The slaw didn't taste fresh and it was bad. I had to throw most of the chicken away and they charged me extra for a cheese that I never even got on my sandwich. For $22, it's a rip off. I hope. I HOPE Shake Shack comes to Long Island City because there's no way this business should be charging more for a chicken sandwich than Shake Shack. I will never return here for the food because it's bad. read more

Good service and food was excellent! The. Burgers are cooked just right and come with all the right basic toppings. Good value.

Been here a couple times. Nice atmosphere, cozy bar and decent food. Service was ok first time but today veryyyy poor. See below pics, in fairness they were busy but very little to no attention given to us. Orders taken in a hurry. Guinness had more head then Hugh Hefner, Wife ordered medella which was a miniature bottle (7oz) so we both changed! We ordered tequila sodas. They were $17.50 each!!! WTF. Standard cocktails are shown as $13 so why did our teq/soda water cost beer $18! Even charged $4.50 for the soda water! Liked the place but won't be back due to poor service and extortion prices! read more

DK PubLIC - $18 tequila sodas - Cafes Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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What a randomly wonderful experience @dkpublic yesterday! Back in NYC for work & decided on a last minute "burger & brews" dinner with my big bro @oldcaptaindadret. Super conveniently located 3 blocks from my hotel, warm reception on entry, cute decor/ambiance, simple menu with fair prices (including sweet potato friiiiiiies!! ), even had a kind chat from the co-owner Marcia! Delicious eats!!! This place is a MUST!!! #DKPubLIC #LICEats #LongIslandCity #BurgersAndBrews #GambleBros read more

DK PubLIC - Cafes Near Me - Long Island City, New York

A quintessential neighborhood pub. I love it. It's cozy and the food is very good. I will eventually work my way through the menu. Yum. I appreciate the helpful and friendly staff read more

I was in town for a conference and wanted to find a cool, local place to grab a bite and a beer (or two). I prefer to stay away from chain restaurants and bars and this place looked fine. I walked in on an early Weds evening. There were a few people sitting at the bar, so I took a spot near the end. The bartenders were attentive and the bar selection was pretty extensive. I opted for a local brew and was not disappointed. I also need some food, but nothing too heavy, so I ordered the quinoa salad. The menu here looks pretty creative and is a few levels up from standard "bar food." The salad was really tasty and the ambiance was perfect. If I lived in Astoria, this would be my regular stop. All around, this was the perfect spot to sit and relax, have a meal and a drink and not worry too much about whatever was next. read more

Went here for dinner and a pint last night. Great atmosphere, good food, and pleasant staff. I think they just opened last week, so I definitely encourage you to check them out! My only two suggestions: The beer selection was pretty generic. NYC, and particularly LIC, has some great beer. They should offer a few beers from local breweries. Small businesses helping small businesses is great! Not to mention Iconyc, alewife, etc., are miles past the corporate chains. Additionally, it would be nice if they had more vegetarian, pollination, or pescatarian options. I eat meat, but I generally prefer poultry, vegetable, or fish dishes. Having said that, I still had a good time and will go back. I'm just picky! read more

This is a wonderful restaurant and I highly recommend it. The food was delicious and the portions were large. Nice, intimate atmosphere. Highly recommend it! read more