Wow! This place was a nice find! Beautiful decor, attentive staff and great customer service!…read more The croissants are huge. there's a variety of pastries to choose from as are the coffee selection! The subway is right on the corner so you grab a cup to go or take a seat in one of the many seats and plug in your laptop to get work done.

5/5 service- friendly, informative staff wish all the desserts were labeled but they weren't so I…read moreasked the employee to name them & he did 4/5 Matari tea- didn't really taste the green tea, but def does taste like Kashmiri chai 4/5 Adeni tea- classic 4/5 Yemeni latte- good strong enough coffee 4/5 - lotus cheesecake- the cheesecake itself wasn't as sweet as I thought it'd be, thank God, I think the crust was the most sweet after the lotus biscuit 3/5 pistachio cake- decent, wish it was less sweet 3/5 S Yemeni tea $5- flavorful black tea, but regular sugar was too sweet for me 4/5 Knafeh cheesecake $9 - so good but wish it was a bit less sweet

cute little spot, loved the vibes and decor. Latte was also pretty good, and the toppings were a…read moregreat touch

I happened to pass by this cafe on Saturday and did a U-turn to stop in. It was huge and I've…read morenever seen it before (well I don't frequent Rockaway blvd so I guess that's why ℓoℓ). Anyway, the decor is too cute, it's clean. And after speaking to the staff they say that all proceeds go to fighting injustices of the world. Let's get to the goodies tho. I got a snickerdoodle oatmilk latte o it was DELICIOUS. I got 2 birthday macaroons & a creme brulee which was also good. Everything I had was great and would certainly go back.

drinks were okay. tried the cookie butter latte (hot) and cookie butter matcha (iced). i wasn't a…read morefan of the cookie crumbles at the bottom of the drinks because it was mushy but the overall taste was good. the people there are nice and welcoming. the lox bagel are really good and and amazing portion size.

Came in on a Sunday afternoon and saw some usuals taking up the tables for studying and laptop…read moretime. Love the menu of coffee, bubble tea and slushies. I decided on a passion fruit slushy but almost wanted bubble tea or and iced matcha with pistachio syrup. I was excited about the halal menu and a lot of items in the display were sold out. Got a tuna melt and it was in a croissant with some cheese a tuna spread, for $12-$13 before tax and tip not bad! Nice to have specialty drinks in the area.

Looking to get good coffee while browsing the aisle for groceries? Look no further because Bulk n'…read moreBrew is located inside a Key Food! I was in the area and decided to give them a try and I'm glad I did. There was only one staff member (a gentleman) working when I went in but he was super friendly, polite, and attentive. He even frothed the creamer for my hot coffee. I received my coffee, walked over to the small seating area available and noticed their wide selection of coffee beans just waiting to be grinded. The staff member noticed almost immediately and asked if I needed any help. Overall my experience was pleasant and I love the idea that I could get a decent cup of coffee while shopping for some groceries.

I got a large caramel iced latte with oatmilk. It was $5 and tasted better than most lattes from…read morelarger commercial chains. I didn't realize it was inside of keyfood so I was confused when I arrived but it was so good!!

This place is such a hidden gem and needs to be on everyone's radar!…read more I have been on a mission to try everything on their menu and believe me when I say that everything is just that delicious!! The breakfast croissants are made daily and they do not disappoint. They're buttery, flaky and depending on which one you get, so cheesy! I'm also a sucker for the brownies and cookies because who wouldn't be?! The service is absolutely amazing and always so welcoming when I stop by. I can't say enough good things about The Avenue Cafe!

I found my new coffee spot for whenever I'm in the area now! I had this place bookmarked for a…read morewhile now but because of the cold weather lately and parking being extremely limited in this area, I didn't get a chance to check it out until this week. Jamaica Ave is known to locals of Jamaica Queens as "The Ave" so I thought that naming this place "The Avenue Cafe" was a really nice touch. The Avenue Cafe is definitely a hidden gem. I believe the small number of reviews is primarily due to its location. Tucked away in a food court which could only be accessed through an alley on Jamaica Ave or a side street (160th St), this cafe was not easy to find. Although the food court it is located in is no-frills, The Avenue Cafe actually put effort in establishing an inviting aesthetic that made me feel no different than if I were walking in my usual cafes in the city and I really liked that. The staff were courteous and they make your order quick! Best of all, they take card and Apple Pay (I didn't have cash on me that day and I was aware that just about every stall in that food court is Cash-Only). I only had their cold brew thus far but I'll absolutely be back to try the other items on the menu.

What a great coffeehouse!!! First time trying coffee from them and I am hooked!! The croissants…read moreare amazing too! So light and flaky...I can not wait to go back!

The term "Paris Syndrome" describes a psychological state of severe shock experienced by tourists…read more(in particular, first time visitors to Paris) who suffer immense disappointment from unmet expectations. Taste of Paris is not actually that bad. But it is pretty weird. The vibe is less Parisian cafe than hostile architecture. For one thing, there's a hole in the ceiling. It is not small. It's basically an entire missing ceiling tile. Like, there may be some kind of repair project or remodel going on? For another thing, it's rather dark for a coffee shop. It's dimly lit with very little natural light. And the walls seem green screen ready. Jarringly sparse but would make a great Teams background. All that said, the coffee is decent. I ordered off menu. A flat white, no sugar, no syrup. And it was solid. Which, in sum, leaves me at three stars. Two or below if you're drinking in, but maybe four if you're grabbing to go.

I must admit I was immediately turned off when I saw that this brand new location in my…read moreneighborhood was drive thru only. But you know it works and here's why. You can order ahead and pick up at the window and there is a parking lot. Easy access too and from traffic. I did a mobile order and there was a slight wait but the young ladies attending the window were extremely attentive and folks were parked up in their cars waiting patiently. My drink was perfect. 5/5 I would highly recommend. (Not on Uber eats yet)

I wish there was a physical store that you could enter into instead of just having the drive-thru…read more I've ordered from this location three times. For my most recent order, a family member ordered me two brownies and was going to drop off one for me and one for another family member. I specifically asked my family member to tell Starbucks not to warm the brownies and I heard my family member tell them not to warm them up, while on the phone with him. We were going to warm them up ourselves at home later on the evening. When the brownies got delivered they were both already warmed. I wasn't thrilled about it but decided to just eat my brownie since it was already warmed. The brownie on one side had white crumbs all over it from some other item. I decided to brush them off and go ahead with eating the brownie. I took one bite and it tasted like burnt egg. I rotated the brownie and took another bite and realized there were crunchy particles in the brownie. I've never experienced crunchy particles while eating a Starbucks brownie and I was concerned what was inside of it. I flipped the brownie over to find tons of sesame seeds all over the bottom of the brownie. Since the brownie was warmed in the oven, the sesame seeds were pressed into the bottom of the brownie. I did not enjoy this experience at all and I will not be ordering food or bakery items from them again at this location.

I was lazy yesterday so I ordered using Uber Eats. Pancakes, big, thick af and yum ( I'm glad I…read morehad extra syrup, because they soaked it all up.). The eggs and sausage were delicious as well. Not sure why the cheese, sausage and eggs were actually on the pancakes but, what the hell, it worked. I haven't tried the salami omelette yet but it looks good. This place is not expensive, & the food is good. What's not to love? Highly recommend.

They're really good at customization. I ordered a burger with a sunny side egg and fixings, it came…read moreperfectly. I like ordering salads from here too, they give a lot of options.

I never tried Yemeni coffee before so this was an interesting experience. The cafe was packed when…read moreI went on a freezing Sunday afternoon. There were lots of people just on their laptops enjoying a drink or pastry. I tried a pot of the Azal Signature and it was a little sweeter than I liked. The sesame seeds added a nice nutty kick to it. I also got the Pistachio Waffle, which was a bit disappointing because it wasn't as light and fluffy as I would've liked it. It was a bit tough to cut through and eat. The place is very Instagrammable--there's even a fake tree right in the middle of the café--but personally, I think I prefer just a normal café with regular coffee. Azal Signature (roast coffee, coffee husks, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, sesame, and cream) 8/10 Pistachio Waffle 6/10

Aesthetic, but not clean. Well decorated, but they need to clean the tables & chairs more often…read more The seats especially are so dirty. Sucks that nothing is labeled & doesn't have the ingredients listed, so we'd know what to order & what to avoid. 2/5 Pistachio milkshake- they ran outta pistachio the 1st time I went, so they gave me an extremely sweet, plain milkshake 2/5 Raspberry tart- Prolly the worst I've ever had, too thick & too sweet. I was expecting a tart like the ones from Korean bakeries like PB or Tous les jours, what is this? 2/5 pear & orange- both are disgustingly sweet due to the white chocolate shell, wouldn't have gotten it if I knew it was white chocolate, interior is fine, creamy & mousse, there's fruit in the middle 4/5 Strawberry- really good, soft exterior, not white chocolate thank God 2/5 pistachio NY roll $6- made the mistake of ordering this on the machine, didn't expect a croissant, thought it was gonna be like a Swiss roll, pistachio icicing? Butter? On top is disgustingly sweet 4/5 Iced banana bread breve latte $8 w/ whipped cream- idk if this is banana bread flavored but it def is banana flavored, nice & strong 5/5 pesto tomato cheese danish $8- love anything with pesto & cheese, so damn good

Off Grid Commons is an awesome coffee shop and has a really inviting ambience with plenty of…read moreseating, making it ideal for anyone working on the go. I grabbed a flat white for a friend and a cold brew for myself -- both were well made and hit the spot. Since it's basically in my neighborhood, this is definitely a place I'll be coming back to regularly. A strong option if you're looking for coffee and a comfortable place to post up in Bayside.

Love the decor! Love the ambiance. Went here for a coffee study date with my girl and we were able…read moreto grab a seat with outlets. We were on the hunt for a place in flushing that we can go to and not have to rush for seats. Grey cafe is not too far from here but it's always been packed. I love that this place is cute, has Ube drinks that actually taste like Ube (Filipino girlie here)- don't go to Starbucks. Free WiFi, specialty drinks for the win, pastries. It would had been great if there was multiple print copies of the menu so that it doesn't get congested at the register. There is no menu on the wall so I did felt a bit rushed and pressured since it's my first time there as I didn't know what to get.