Love this place! Great, friendly staff and a good spot to work or socialize and meet new people…read more I love their specialty coffees and love to chees koulouri!

Great place for quick coffee or matcha or other drinks! We got the zen (mint matcha drink) and the…read moregolden milk honey latte (caffeine free) which were both really good and hit the spot. This place is also dog friendly and there are Polaroids on the wall with different dogs! The service was fast and friendly. The ambiance is cute and relaxing. They play really relaxing/chill but energetic music with a nice beat- like the right vibe for a study/focus mood while not being too sleepy.

Firstly, just want to say the interior is beautiful. The coffee I ordered was great too. Next time…read moreI would love to try items off their food menu (gotta have my avocado toast) but I was in a hurry so I grabbed coffee and walked out. The one downside was that we aren't allowed to sit in with our laptops around lunchtime like a traditional cafe where people do work, but still a good place to chill with your friends. I don't think that should take away from the score of the cafe too much. If I could give this a 4.5/5 I would. Would recommend to those looking for coffee outside big brands like Dunkin' and Starbucks.

Exceptional. This…read morelocation has had a couple of different businesses, but Dear Han has stuck around the longest. It's a great cafe with good customer service and fantastic drinks. My wife and I will frequently stop in after dropping off the dog at he groomers a couple of blocks away. The place is comfortable and has a great selection. There's all your classic drinks and pastries (coffee, croissant, etc) and they also have some great unique drinks. Our go-to is always the honey/ginger/lemon tea. It's DELICIOUS and they put real ginger inside. Pair that with a honey rosemary biscuit and you've got a winning combination. It's great to have this cafe nearby and scratches that 'chill spot' itch you may have. Whether you just got out of church or you're waiting for the LIRR or you're walking home from the gym, this is in the perfect location for a convenient pop-in.

This place has a variety of flavors you wouldn't normally see at your regular boba place (but for…read morethose who want the usual, they do have a few crowd favorites -- see menu pics). I had the strawberry, rose lemonade and it was so refreshing on a hot day! There is outdoor seating. Our server answered any questions we had and was patient and kind. I would love to try their sandwiches next. So cool that they serve Bánh mì baguettes and bowls.

I went for a Yelp event and picked up a jasmine green tea. It was good. I didn't realize they…read morealso had food. Unfortunately they didn't seem to have a sit in area except outside. My tea came super fast and she just asked for my name vs checking my Yelp pass. I definitely don't mind coming back if I am back in Astoria. I have been checking out Astoria more recently and next time would love to come back.

Nice little coffee window. No line when I stopped by at around 2 PM on a weekend…read more Iced oat milk latte and mini hazelnut donut were both great!

Balancero is good, yes, but does it deserve all the hype that it gets? IMHO, no. The croissants…read moreare good, but absolutely nothing out of the ordinary & doesn't warrant a line in my eyes. I do, however, love the vanilla custard-filled mini donuts. I also got the Assam tea which was pretty good but again, nothing special. If I go back it would solely be for the mini donuts.

Elm Roastery is a must-visit if you live in Queens and want a really good matcha or specialty latte…read morewithout making the trip to LIC or Astoria. The drinks are consistently well made, reasonably priced, and easy to come back for. The café is also very accommodating if you want to stay awhile, whether that means catching up with a friend or getting some work done on your laptop. Elm has become one of those reliable neighborhood spots that is easy to recommend, and I would happily keep coming back.

What a hidden gem in Elmhurst!…read more I ordered the coconut cloud foam matcha and it was absolutely delicious! Staff were all super friendly and space is clean despite the long lines. Wish they could open up another location in Brooklyn or Manhattan soon!

Very cute! The space is great, clean with big windows and space well-utilized for seating. It was a…read morelittle busy on a Saturday but had a good amount of turnover. I haven't tried the food but it looked good. Extensive drink menu. I had the Rooh Afza matcha, the rose syrup was nice but not overpowering and the matcha was a nice green color, I definitely felt the caffeine kick! Our group of four stayed for a while to chat so I went up to buy the last banana pudding. The woman working took it in the back to add more fresh banana on top and we all enjoyed splitting it. They have a solid range of desserts and pastries on display. There's $2.50 cucumber tea sandwiches or Lipton tea with lemon if you're looking to be a very cheap date. It's hard for a cafe to compete with the pink chai down the block when I'm going out of my way to come to this part of the neighborhood, but for somewhere to work, read or hang with a friend I would definitely choose First Cup, and I will be back for more banana pudding and another fun latte.

First thought: Zohran should definitely come here…read more It's a new cafe so I wanted to review it before I even attempt to decipher my long list of places still waiting for reviews lol I tried the gulab jamun latte, like a lot of other customers (it clearly seems like a popular pick, and for good reason). It was so good, and you can actually taste the spices, especially the cardamom. Super flavorful latte, highly recommend!! The space itself is also really nice: well-decorated, clean, and spacious. There's Wi-Fi and outlets, so it's a great spot to work or study. They've got about five tables total, including tables that seat up to four. The view is nice too, since you're looking out onto the street and can watch people walk by. They also seem to have a solid variety of pastries and food items, so definitely check those out. Like another Yelper mentioned, this really feels like a place where the owner put a lot of thought and care into everything.

They have Decaf Espresso Beans!! This is life-changing for someone who likes to taste of coffee,…read morebut sensitive to caffeine & asks for a "1 shot" latte please (ashamed voice). The barista said that she likes the blend also and she usually doesn't like decaf. This café is very tiny and easy to miss. Just off of the N/Broadway stop on a lively block of Vendy Award winning Palestinian falafel plates, OG "diner" Sanford's, bakeries, & Japanese Market nearby. I got the seasonal Orange Blossom Latte ($8) and it delicious. Got 1/2 1/2 (1 shot regular espresso & added 1 decaf) The syrup had a medium sweet - floral flavor and ($0 charge) oatmilk was medium creamy. The drink had a lot of berry / fruit undertones. I'm curious about their main location's tasting events because unlike companies that say their coffee, wine, tea have flavor profiles - this 2nd visit to kinship shows the work that goes into their product. (Hope their current wage & staff problems get sorted out..)

Incredible speciality latte. Obsessed with their Autumn Spice drink. Couple of seasonal menu items,…read moresmall selection of pastries. Cute cafe for grab & go, no where to sit and enjoy. Kind staff members.

Cute coffee shop in Astoria that recently became popularized for its amazing knafeh, which is what…read moredrew us to make the trek over. The server was kind and walked us through the various knafehs and sizes. We took his recommendation - their rose and orange blossom cream filled knafeh, It was SO good!! The smallest size was more than enough for our party of 3. 10/10, would recommend for a sweet cap if you are in the area.

Relatively new to the neighborhood, this coffee shop, boasts, unique creations. The mastermind…read morebehind these concoctions put genuine thought into all the ingredients and each one is unique and delicious. I'm very fortunate to have tried five out of six from their spring/summer menu. The matchart: berry brulee and barista's apple juice are by far the most unique. The house-made blackberry pie syrup in the berry brulee lives in my head rent-free. The barista's apple juice is unique as the beans were fermented with apples and clarified - resulting in a refreshing and sweet beverage. Their mua-cha, matcha latte x mango sticky rice, was decadent because of the coconut milk & the mango puree balanced out the bitter grassy flavor of Matcha. Thankful for Samrah Coffee's offerings as I look forward to every time I decide to drop by for a drink.