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    Forest Cafe

    4.6 (143 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Earl grey chocolate chip cookie and matcha latte with oat milk
    Stephanie T.

    Forest cafe is a little hidden cafe and it is a bit out of the way but is worth it. The matcha latte is top notch, you can definitely taste the love that goes into it. The earl grey chocolate chip cookie is a nice treat and the taste of earl grey is mild so it's not overwhelming. There is a line of people usually waiting so try to get there before closing or early on. There is some seats if you want to sit down to eat or want to work remotely. They only allow you to sit with your laptop during the weekdays not on the weekend so keep that in mind.

    Blueberry matcha latte
    Ka C.

    My favorite indie cafe in the Forest Hills area. They make their matcha the traditional way with a whisk, and they offer an option of Kagoshima or Horii matcha, so you know it's legit. The only downside is maybe the lines can get pretty long over weekends and there might be a wait of 10-15 mins during peak times. They also charge extra for oat and plant milk, on top of already pricey matcha, so a matcha latte can easily be over $8 after tax.

    no work zone
    Sebastian C.

    Forest Cafe opened in late 2022 and instantly blew up, clearly filling a demand for a hip minimalist coffee shop in Forest Hills and appearing on many "Best Coffee Shops in NY" lists. But is it worth the hype? Eh. For one, it's very popular. No matter the time of day, expect to wait on a line just to order. Seats and tables are rarely available, so be prepared to hover until someone gets up. That's understandable given it's pretty much the only place of its kind in the neighborhood, but it doesn't exactly make for a relaxing experience. I've tried several of their lattes (ube, pandan, cherry blossom, hojicha) and while they've all been good, none have really stood out. The flavors have been extremely subtle, to the point where they're hard to taste. I'm not asking for overly sweet drinks or artificial flavors, but there are other coffee shops in Queens that make a much better ube latte, for example. I tried the food once, ordering the pistachio croffle. It sounded and looked good, but unfortunately tasted stale. I was excited when Forest Cafe first opened, but I've only been back a handful of times since. I just don't find myself craving or returning to their drinks the way I do with other coffee shops.

    Plain Croffle
    Sandy L.

    Today I met a friend and had the hojicha latte and it was so delicious! Was really crowded but thankfully we got some seats by window and enjoyed the space.

    Dirty Chai Latte
    Gordon Y.

    This neighborhood cafe has excellent service and ample space to relax and enjoy a good cup of joe. My favorite beverage so far has been their Dirty Chai Latte, which was a great combination. Haven't had the chance to try any of their food, but the drinks are very good overall. Only thing better is the friendly and gracious service.

    Standard menu
    Matt L.

    Seasonal drinks are fun. The fall menu has some great flavors, like a banana latte, biscoff latte, and biscoff cold foam top. What sets Forest Cafe apart is the versatility of what you use in your base for all lattes: matcha, espresso, or hojicha. Forest Cafe meets the common challenge of seasonal lattes, which is executing on the actual flavor. The ratios are prominent enough for the ships to come through. Be ready for long lines that go out the store on weekends.

    Brown butter banana latte
    Anushka M.

    The brown butter banana latte is good! Everything was combined nicely and the drink itself was perfectly sweet. The banana taste came in more subtly. I felt I initially taste the brown butter before the banana aftertaste comes through. The cafe itself is really cute and there's some tables for seating. We also tried the carrot cake which was delicious and the cream cheese frosting was great.

    Matcha w/ oat milk
    Simone W.

    Was in the area doing some shopping and decided to pop in for a beverage to cool down. This place is very known in the area and it shows. There was people chilling on the benchs outside and people lounging inside as well. People had their laptops as well. They offer water at the napkin/utensils station which was nice to hydrate while I waited. They have a bunch of seasonal drinks that I stored in the back of my memory for next time. This time I just went with the matcha.

    Anna K.

    This place is viral on TikTok with good reasons! I've been here a couple of times now and the coffee selection is great! I love that you can do a hojicha base. My boyfriend loves their pumpkin bread. Their Japanese sando was also delicious. Will be back!

    Peanut Maple Latte
    Carina H.

    I came back to try the spring menu. The Earl Grey Matcha Latte was creamy with just the perfect strength of matcha, and the earl grey flavor didn't overpower the matcha. The Coconut Ube Butter Mochi reminds me of the mochi at Chinese bakeries. My boyfriend said it was so good, he wanted to get in the long line for another. On a Saturday around noon, the line was long, lined up from one end of the cafe to the other, but it moved quickly. Despite all the seats being filled, the cafe wasn't too loud or crowded.

    Jennifer G.

    Best coffee shop in queens. The coffee flavors are incredible and high-quality. I loved checking out the fall menu. If you're here in the fall, definitely check out the Biscoff latte and Biscoff cream top. Can be busy here on weekends but lines go officially staff is great and has mentioned food and coffees are wonderful.

    Elizabeth P.

    Cute cafe tucked in Forest Hills. Great for a neighborhood cafe stop by for any of their great coffee or matcha. Staff is friendly space is bright and clean. They don't really have food other than select refrigerated sandwiches. Great wfh spot and meet up spot.

    Julie C.

    love this locally Asian family owned business!!! Their drinks are innovative and delicious, I've tried a couple and they never miss!! Find all the classic and unique Asian inspired flavors here. They have food to go as well, which will surprise you by the new ones and flavors! The servers are always super patient and friendly. Whenever I stop by there is seating and if not, waiting 10 to 20 minutes will do the trick.

    Blueberry basil tonic with homemade syrup, espresso base  Early grey chocolate chip cookie

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    Please try their banana latte, it's so delicious!!! I love it here, they have such fun seasonal flavors.

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    Good selection of pastries on a weekend morning. Had a nice latte. Cute decor. Would be even better if the pastries came well heated.

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    What is parking like?

    It's pretty easy to find free street parking nearby!

    Is cash accepted?

    Yes! We accept cash, card & contactless pay :)

    Is there wifi?

    Yes. The login info is posted by the register.

    Is there a bathroom available?

    Yes! And it’s cute :)

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