From the moment I called to ask if they had lactose-free gelato or sorbet, I knew this place was…read moregoing to be special. The girl who answered the phone was so friendly and happy to help, which made such a great first impression. The café itself is absolutely beautiful. I love the elegant black-and-white theme--it gives the space such a clean, modern, and welcoming feel. The outdoor seating is gorgeous and makes it the perfect place to enjoy a summer afternoon. It's family-friendly, but also has a great atmosphere for grabbing coffee with friends or enjoying an authentic Italian espresso and gelato. The fresh lemonade was incredible, and the gelato and sorbet were amazing! I had the coconut sorbet, my friend had the raspberry, and both were delicious. My husband absolutely loved the food, too. They have a great menu with sandwiches and other options, and everything looked fresh and inviting. The music created the perfect vibe, the décor was beautiful, and every staff member we encountered was beyond friendly. You can tell they truly care about creating a welcoming experience for everyone. I'm so glad they added this café alongside the restaurant--it's already a huge hit and is definitely going to become one of my favorite summer spots. I can't wait to come back and try even more of the menu. Highly recommend!

Loved the iced cappuccino! Service was very friendly. Lots of seating space. Going back to try the…read moregelato which looked delicious.

Ever since I tried Cookies N Cream at their Greenpoint, Brooklyn location, I knew I had to check…read moreout the Forest Hills location too! Unfortunately, I didnt enjoy this location as much as Greenpoint. One thing I really liked about the Greenpoint location was that they served warm cookies, which paired nicely with the ice cream. I definitely missed that here because a warm cookies makes a difference. On the plus side, they do let you sample the ice cream flavors before deciding, which I always appreciate. I ended up going with the Cookies and ice cream combo. Another bonus is that they offer you a cash discount. So that's what I did.

The croissant was buttery, the chocolate chip cookie was thick and had the perfect texture. There…read morewas a nice little mound of chocolate in the center I think. It was the perfect balance of chocolatey, rich, and sweetness. The employee was helpful, friendly, and patient as I took a little time looking at everything. They had OPTIONS! Everything was clean. Ample seating, and I like that it was tucked in almost under teh stairs. The spot felt very cozy. I definitely plan on coming back.

If you see a long line snaking out of small Figo, don't be alarmed but go do something else for a…read morelittle bit and return. Or at least that's what we did and it worked. And it being near closing time (midnight) helped! So I actually selected sorbet instead of gelato, and the sorbets were incredible! They really capture the fruit at peak tastiness. I went with the strawberry, mango, and lemon (simply because I couldn't decide on two), and they while they were all truly exceptional, I would have to bestow upon lemon the gold. The employees were very friendly, and one even gave us a few extra samples. My companions had nothing but praise for their gelato flavors, especially the pistachio. Seek frozen refreshment from Figo posthaste!

The staff was very quick and efficient especially dealing with a small space and a large influx of…read morepeople. The Gelato was bomb.com. Right amount of sweetness and a nice variety of flavors.

I just want to start by saying I'm in California and this is for the service experienced as my…read moreparents' report that this cake was awesome. I remember going here growing up until I left NY about 10 years ago. The cakes are beautiful, great selection, not overly sweet, and something for everyone. I find it reasonably priced. It is not like some fancy French patisserie shop, but very good. I am reviewing this based on the customer service. I live in CA and wanted to place an order for my dad's birthday. I received a call from them shortly after placing the order informing me they were out. We were easily able to choose another cake, I explained to the lady on the phone that I was in CA and ordering it for my dad. She asked what colour I wanted the writing. At almost 2:30 Eastern time, she called again asking what time I would pick up because they were closing, and wanted to be sure they would keep it fresh. I truly appreciate it. In my ignorance, I did not even check what time they closed - so the fact that they closed at 3 was surprising and a bit early, but that's on me. So - thank you for the good service an attention in trying to make something special for my dad, though I can't be there with him right now. I can report that my dad, mom, and sister really enjoyed the cake and as we remember. They live in Rockaway Beach, and going through Crossbay Blvd is usually one of their routes home.

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.

Niche Update - I went back a few days ago and tried the carrot cake. Carrot cake is one of my…read moreabsolute favorite desserts. I have tried a lot of carrot cakes, and I am frequently underwhelmed by them. Catta has one of the best carrot cakes I've ever had, like easily top 5 all time, possibly top 3. I know this probably doesn't matter to most people, but the girls who get it, get it. It's rich and moist, but also light and fluffy. There are pieces of carrot and raisin in the dough, but they're not too big and they don't weigh it down at all, it's like the ideal bite. The icing is also surprisingly light in texture and balanced in flavor, especially for a cream cheese frosting. Catta is 3 for 3 so far!

Between the beautiful service and decor of the place I can't wait to go back. Try something new…read more They have game nights. Looking to be more involved in the community. . So I had the Raspberry Croissant so soft and delicious. My friend had the blueberry crumble she absolutely loved it. She's been going longer than me and loves their pastries and breakfast sandwiches. I'm usually not a coffee drinker but they sold me it was so delicious I drank it all out.

101 years old icon…read more if you haven't tried this place, don't tell anyone... just go. you'll never want to eat any other ice cream. queens, the world is yours.

Crossing off finally from my Queens popular place list to visit . Multiple attempts to come here…read moreand finally find the right time. This classic and favorite dessert spot still has its magic. When we arrived, there was a line on both sides- to sit down and the to go order. Since today is our first visit here but not our friends, we patiently waited for our turn to get a table. Corner table is not bad. We picked one of their best selling items- banana split, 2 scoops of ice cream. Comes with free whipped cream , choice of syrup, rainbow sprinkles a cherry. Extra charge for any added item like any toppings. Price is reasonable for the serving size, it can be shared. The server is ready to give extra cutlery. A glass of water should be asked, not automatically given. There is nothing extraordinary for the taste of the ice cream except the fact that all flavors are home made. The 1930's decors, classic kitchen gadgets, existing old style but refurbished furniture's , is selling popular candies in early 30's and original atm machines version still working are things that make this place extraordinary , an additional things to look forward to and keeping customers coming back. A monopoly Queen's edition board game puts a smile on my face when I find out that they are selling it for a good fee and includes a $20 gift card with it. Right away purchased it. Definitely coming back to try their other popular and hot items. By the way when we are about to leave, there was a long line waiting for seats.

Cute ambiance. Huge portions! Delicious smells when you walk in and a little man helping behind the…read morecounter taking orders who could not have been older than 12 yo. Had the House Special Crepe with Nutella, strawberry and banana and Lotus Biscoff cookie crumbles / topping. I went halfsies with my hubs because.... IT WAS SO BIG! and for almost $14, I am glad that's the portion they give, but STILL...for one person, it's pure diabetes on a plate. Again, the crepe was delicious, I enjoyed it. My husband said next time, we should ask for the crepe to be a bit "well done" otherwise, it's a little bit too "doughy." I happen to agree, but I seldom discriminate against crepe texture--to me, they are ALLLLL very very very TASTY!

Always our last stop before heading back to the city. The chocolate is so decadent. Perfect balance…read moreof sweet and chocolatey. Orders come out quick and also the interior vibe is fun and playful. Nice place to end a date night in Astoria.

Ice Cream N Tings is the Night and Shining Armour of St Albans. There aren't any local ice cream…read moreshops within walking distance inside of St Albans. I've heard that there was an ice cream parlor near, 196th but I was 2 years late due to my lack of awareness of my surroundings. So I decided to peek inside of this treasure trove and may I say, what a treat! Sensing the aura of the decor, pink & green striped wall conveying its charm and happiness, it also evokes a playful 80s aesthetic. All of that wrapped up in two words, FUN TREATS! I approached the counter snapping pics and a young lady stopped what she was doing to assist me. I got a little gun shy and I thought she was going to kick me out for snapping pics but she turned out to be very pleasant and engaging all the while, providing superior customer service. I found out her name is Mona, she allowed me to sample several selections such as - Latte Coffee, pistachio, Baileys, & Monster cookie, just flip it and you can see how it got its name. I'll let you figure it out from the pictures. The latte coffee was the least for me, only because I don't like chips in my ice cream. All of the other flavors that I mentioned, were a hit. I also purchased a carrot cake. Trust me on this, Bailey's and the carrot cake together are a grand slam! Instead of waiting for Mr. Softy, I stocked up on 4 flavors, Monster cookies, Pistachio, Bailey's, and Butter pecan. I can sit and enjoy at any hour of the day, in the comfort of my own home. Thank you to the owner and staff of Ice Cream N Tings... Inspire more, Yelp more!

When I arrived there was a short line. There's only one worker. The place had no ac so unless you…read moreenjoy the heat, you have to take your icecream to go. They have a variety of icecream flavors as well as snacks, cakes, cookies, açaí bowls, and more. They also serve Patties and soup. I brought cookies and cream, rum raisin, vanilla, and blueberry cheesecake icecream.