I live in Sunnyside, and I truly believe this bar is a hidden gem that only locals seem to appreciate. We've spent many wonderful evenings here watching the Knicks play, and every visit reminds us of how much we adore the atmosphere. The staff are incredibly friendly and always willing to help, making us feel right at home. Plus, the prices are very reasonable compared to other bars in the area, and both the food and drinks are delicious with generous portions. It's such a warm and welcoming place to unwind--love it! read more

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Fantastic dive bar with a real vibe. Reasonably priced drinks, spacious, and welcoming to all of those who can appreciate a good time. Service was friendly and funny - will be back again! read more

I like the fact that was included in one of my favorite shows bar rescue and I am seeing how much the bar is doing better after changing form jack's ale house to Jack's fire department read more

Visited the other night and was pleasantly surprised. I had the fried chicken wrap which was a nice size and tasty. Also had the dumpling beforehand and they were really good and crispy. The bartender, even though we sat at a table was really attentive and friendly. (No waitress, so the bartender took care of us). They seem like they had just finished a Halloween party for adults and kids, which was really cool and have off a really community/neighborhood feel. Really cool. They have a nice amount of TV's for sports viewing. I didn't realize they had a nice big backyard area and side area, definitely want to come back when it's warm to enjoy that. The decor is really cool with the front of a fire truck behind the bar and other fire themed items around. I did know the theme as I did see the Bar Rescue episode on this place several years ago. Overall a nice spot that is family owned. Go hit it up and enjoy. read more

Jack's Fire Dept - A little bit of the bar area - Pubs Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Place sucks ever since they redid it. I was a regular and never went back after they wouldn't let me in to film that dumb show. The show was so fake. read more

Finally got to try this spot after living in the neighborhood for over 10 years. It's a little out of the way from other bars and restaurants in the neighborhood. I wanted to love it but it was overall OK. I may try it again if I'm in that area but I wouldn't go out of my way. Fried pickles - Paid $9 for a sad 11 pieces! It was also too salty. Big Jack's Burger - Def a solid burger in the neighborhood and very flavorful. I didn't really taste the spicy kick from the ghost pepper cheese though. Fries were pretty good too though could've used more salt. Buffalo char grilled wings - my husband and I have tried wings all over the neighborhood and this was pretty average. It didn't taste char grilled to me but I'm happy they give you blue cheese instead of ranch Overall OK and may try it again though I would read more

Jack's Fire Dept - Fried pickles...they gave me 11 pieces for $9 - Pubs Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

I stop by here on a Tuesday, they had a tacos and a beer special for $10 today. But I was just here for the atmosphere, I sat at the bar and got the $4 colors lite draft . The bar is made very shinny , and parts are from fire trucks all around the place ! As you say by the Taps . You can see there's a fire truck windshield in front . I saw this place on a show called Bar Rescue! I didn't see anyone from the show when I was there . I wanted to see Bruce .. but maybe next time I'm here . I wanted to shoot a game of darts ! It has a spacious Backyard. And a patio on the side . Holds enough for groups here . Not far from the subway to get here there are 4 TVs in front . I like to come back here when they Buzy to get to know more people. read more

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I saw this place on an episode of Bar Rescue and was really excited to visit a Makeover spot that was in the area and still open! We dropped by on a Friday afternoon so the place was not busy at all. The food was great, although they didn't have my first choice of dish. The high point of the experience was definitely the server who was friendly and made great substitutions. Unfortunately, although the cool decor (firehouse theme) was still there, the place seemed a little rundown. I might visit again but only if I happen to be in the neighborhood. read more

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Great spot. Place is decked out with fire memorabilia and decorations. Awesome staff. They've got a nice patio and some darts. Grab a quick beer or hang out all night at Jacks! read more

Jack's Fire Dept - Taps. - Pubs Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

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I used to come here a lot in my 20s as an after spot. Fun place, good times. I didn't have food this time and can't remember getting food here before. It's a great casual spot for beer and a get together with friends. The service is friendly and attentive. read more

Jack's Fire Dept - Beer + Board Games - Pubs Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Buffalo wings, Thai Chili, side of habanero mango sauce and Brussels sprouts Ordered them from Jack's Fire Department. Delivery- UberEats! Cheerio! read more

Jack's Fire Dept - Buffalo wings - Pubs Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Favorite bar in the neighborhood! Great prices, great beer selection, so many indoor and outdoor seating options, darts, and occasional live music. They've definitely spruced up the ambiance in the last year. read more

Jack's Fire Dept - the back of a fire truck - Pubs Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

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So here's the deal... Sunnyside is a pretty liberal, progressive place. Organic avocados, fair-trade beer, sunscreen for babies, and all that... Jack's ain't this. Jack's is blue collar, old school, (mostly) big brewery beer, classic rock, fried everything, bartenders too old for their tight tank tops (except Amy... oh my Amy!) You will stumble into a Let's Go Brandon convo here. It's cheap, laid back, and it's covid street-seating is nice and sunny on good days. It's covered back porch is good to hang with a group. Just don't come ready to talk about AOC. read more

I totally recommend Jack's Fire Dept if you're looking for a big patio to hang out in the afternoon, plus they do offer $9 for $20 Groupon deal which is a steal. We stopped by for some lunch and drinks on a hot afternoon. Beer selection wasn't the best out there, but good enough to quench your thirst. We were going to do the challenge, but since we had Thai food the day before, I guess our both ends are ready for anything spicy yet. We proceeded with two appetizers which were Burnt Brussels Sprout Chips (yum!) and Fried Calamari. As for entrées, we shared Ghost Pepper Grilled Cheese and Big Jack's Burger. Both items got some good kick of ghost pepper in them. Anyway, smoking is not allowed in the backyard, but you can smoke in the small patio on the side of the restaurant. Our waitress/bartender, Carolann was super friendly and attentive. I will definitely stop by again in the future. read more

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Considering all the things this place has been through, there is a lot to appreciate about Jack's. They have gone from a subpar dive bar to one of the best themed bars in perhaps the entire borough. Sunnyside has plenty of Irish pubs around the corner and I'm actually stoked Jack's isn't one of them. They've managed to transform the space into a viable drinking hole, one that is interesting and most certainly unique. The color red dominates the exterior and interior but just enough to not be a total eye sore. They have ramped up the outdoor seating and feature a really solid backyard that is perfect for all sorts of events. To top it off, they brought in an actual face of a firetruck to be the backdrop of their bar. If that's not dedication, I don't know what is. At some point drinks are the same drinks everywhere but I appreciate the bartenders and the heavier pours here. The ambiance really does make this place more fun and the friendly regulars do add quite a bit to the socializing. They also have TVs for big time sporting events and even when they're busy, there always seems to be enough space for people to move around with plenty of breathing room. On the food front, they've really turned things around. They offer a really solid burger, maybe one of the better versions that any nightlife venue can offer in the hood. I'm a big fan of the "Irish potato skins", which are semi-hollowed out actual potato halves that are fully loaded with cheese, ham bits, and a house sauce. Even their wedges for fries are super tasty, crispy and well seasoned. It's a simple bar menu, but done very well. The parking situation is tougher here than other areas in the hood just because is knee deep on the residential side. It's way easier getting to the 40th stop via the subway on the 7 than testing the luck of finding parking within a block of this place. read more

We still come here pretty often for dinner or a drink, especially when it's nice out. Just recently brought some friends from out-of-town in and they loved it so much, they can't wait to come back. Beer/shot special is now $7 instead of $5, but it's still a great value. The Big Jack's Burger is still one of the best burgers i've ever had, no doubt that it's the best one in Sunnyside. If you want a great atmosphere, with a friendly staff, awesome food, and reasonably priced drinks, stop in Jack's. read more

Jack's Fire Dept - Wings! - Pubs Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

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I been craving for the best burgers near sunnyside so I went through Google type in as "best burger restaurants" in sunnyside. I clicked on the best 10 restaurants that had burgers. Some of the restaurant got me interested and Jack's fire Dept restaurant got me more interested in their burgers. I was greeted by a nice lady that worked behind the bar. She gave us the menu and gave us few minutes to choose what we wanted on the menu. I ordered the Jack's burger because on yelp I have seen great reviews on that burger. Also ordered nachos, and fries. The burger dish you could either get a salad or fries but I chose the salad. The burger was phenomenal! It had a little kick to it which I really loved about the burger. The fries were crispy and hot! Freshly made? It didnt felt like it was one of those frozen bags of fries. The nachos were okay nothing to complain about. The lady was very attentive asking how the foods were. I would definitely recommend to my friends and family. I would definitely come by more often and try other things on their menu. read more

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I been meaning to try this bar since its in my neighborhood and after seeing it in the show Bar Rescue. The bar it's nice and has a nice outdoor patio. I didn't get to eat just came for drinks and I just wished they had more than one bartender since it took forever to get a drink. It wasn't the bartenders fault she was working hard there were just way too many patrons for her. read more

Jack's Fire Dept - They have a TV screen on top of the urinal :) - Pubs Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Love the food and service here! Did a surprise birthday party and it could not have gone better thanks to Kristen! My favorites would have to be the burger or the wings - can't go wrong. New specials every weeknight and they play all the sports games on TV. A great low key dive bar to have a few drinks and some comfort food. read more

Great place to chill the bartender is amazing food and drinks are good . Great place to chill after work read more

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Until reading these reviews, I had no idea this was on bar rescue. Went here on night after having a beer at the brewery around the corner. The decor is definately funky which makes it fun, the place was not crowded at all. A few people hanging out. The bartender was quite pleasant. I kept it simple - beer, cheeseburger and fries. All were pretty good. Nice place, good food. read more

I was looking forward to getting food and drinks for takeout but I was gruel disappointed.Not impressed. The food was not good. Ordered fried pickles they did not provide us with the sauce that comes with it. The jack burger was spicy but the bun was hard. The wings were hard. The drinks were all watered down. Not worth the $92. read more

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Great service, good food! Highly recommended bar! Try the wings and the burgers, they're out of this world.

My fiancé and I have been wanting to eat here since we saw the business on bar rescue. It's sad to say they may need bar rescue to return. The grilled cheese challenge was nothing more than a cold cheese sandwich with hot sauce on it and a ghost pepper at the end. As mentioned in other reviews, they don't have the free t-shirt promised to customers who eat the cold cheese sandwich. The bartender told us to write our name and number on a piece of paper so they can contact us "in case they order more shirts". I won't be holding my breathe. Service was poor but it wasn't the bartenders fault. She was the only person working on a Saturday. Read that again. She was the only person working. She was the bartender, the waitress, and the busboy. That being said, the bartender was very sweet and helpful. Let's back track to the food. The food was cold. I ordered a burger and fries and it arrived room temperature. The fries were not seasoned and the burger dry. On the plus side, nothing tasted frozen. read more

By far and away the best chicken wings in NY. Hungry go with the 1/2 pound Jacks burger and fries. Simply the best

Love this place and has great outdoor area for when the weather is nice. Amy, bartender, is especially welcoming and a great bar tender. I recommend going in when Amy is working, for a drink and a nice chat. Loved this place. Will make it a regular for sure. read more

Can't say I was terribly impressed with this bar. Jack's is an old time bar in a back area of Long Island City, now frequented by Generation Xers and a few old timers. The beer garden at the rear though okay is a little dank in atmosphere. I was always a little concerned that I could trip on a stone somewhere. So I was never really comfortable outside. Inside the tight spaces and long saloon/bar was cramped and I was almost knocked off my stool next to an overweight and rather intoxicated old lady, who seemed to use the place as a hangout. She tried to mix in with the young professionals, but her appearance and demeanor made her standout, and she was politely ignored by the crowd. Still, I grabbed a cider and headed back to mix with a group of professionals, that were organizing a fundraiser. This was the only good part of my experience. There was plenty of traditional bar fare and finger food and the conversation about politics and life in Long Island City was congenial. I would not recommend anyone, particularly single women going by themselves to the bar at night, as getting to the there from the 40th street Queens Blvd 7 train means walking down a long dark street. All-in-all it was an okay experience at this bar, but I am not sure if I would really frequent this place. read more

Jack's Fire Dept - Corner of Skillman - Pubs Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

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Oh my God, Jack's Fire Dept was terrific. Great menu, great people, great ambience and great times. Outstanding taste. Bonus that their service is so really good, they are so swift and pleasant. I 'd come back to Jack's Fire Dept again in a heart beat. read more

This place has one of those "challenges"... See picture. Basically eat a spicy grilled cheese with ghost pepper and get a free shirt if you don't succumb to the cup of milk before you finish. Sounds fun, right? So, we did this. And after finishing the sandwich the bartender says "oh yeah, actually, we are out of shirts." That's it. No sorry, no consolation free beer, nothing to suggest that this was something she probably should have mentioned before we ordered, no estimate of when to expect more shirts... We just left our contact information this past wknd so when they do get more they will supposedly be in contact. If/when that happens, I'll update this review but otherwise people should get a heads up about the bait and switch since obviously the establishment themselves aren't forthcoming about it. read more

Jack's Fire Dept - Pubs Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

Would love to love this place but they consistently overcharge! Been here twice for St. Patrick's Day events and both times, their advertised specials were NOT honored. Both times I was charged more than they cited for drink specials. It gets aggravating because then I still tip - and they end up getting way more out of the bargain. Doesn't seem fair and honestly, either they're misinforming staff or they're straight up screwing the customers. Not sure which one but not sure I want to find out. read more

Sometimes the burgers are good. It's hit or miss. But if I order a cheeseburger, how stupid do you have to be to forget the cheese??? I mean, cmon. You got the order fast enough to me, but clearly weren't paying attention and just that dumb. I only order from here cus since Sidetracks blew up, no where makes a decent burger. So inconsistent. You'd think you want business coming in. Think about it, guys. read more

Jack's Fire Dept you are absolutely terrific, I had a spectacular experience here today. Jack's Fire Dept has a positive, relaxed, friendly ambience. Their Big Jack's Burger was excellent! Big Jack's Burger was prepared perfectly. First off, the service was fantastic. Definitely recommend Jack's Fire Dept. read more

Really disappointed on the ghost pepper grilled cheese sandwich. On the Scoville Scale it was very poor. How can that even be a challenge. I feel ripped off. My friend also got stiff on the prices on the drinks. But we still did the right thing and tipped the bartender. There is literally zero spicy when i went full disclosure was St. Paddy's maybe they didn't have their a game read more

For the NFL, drinks, and wings this place is worth checking out. Order the double cooked fried then grilled wings - worth the wait.. a lot of drink specials on Sunday for football too.. (plus it's a Bar Rescue Bar - one of the ones to succeed!) read more

One of my fave local joints. Good food, cheap beer, easy-going atmosphere. What more do you want? The brussel sprout chips are bangin and their wings are solid. Great choice for quick take-out or a mellow outdoor hang. read more

Very nice and settle place I love the atmosphere. Had lunch for the first time love the specials. They have a lunch choice with choice of drink with order.Will be coming back. read more

Jacks, you are a-okay in my book. Great friendly bartender. Pumpkin beer with cinnamon-sugar rim. Out of this world Irish potato skins. Cool laid back atmosphere. Bad ass patio space. What's not to love? Can't wait to come back. read more

Jack's Fire Dept - Irish potato skins.. Charred and SO freakin good. - Pubs Near Me - Sunnyside, New York

They allow dogs in the yard - and they serve alcohol at the same time. Come on! Amazing staff, too.

After being in the neighborhood for a while but not venturing this far, I decided to finally check this place out. I couldn't be more grateful that I did! The bartender, Amy, was very warm and helpful from the very start. She has a warmness that I haven't seen in bars in a while, and it feels like she genuinely wants to get to know you and be your friend. She's quickly become my favorite bartender in the neighborhood. If you want some fun -- be it darts or watching the game -- Jack's is your spot! read more

Bf and I were in NY on vacation. Came on a Sunday afternoon Around 1230 and they actually had a good amount of people. We are obsessed with bar rescue and googled one in our area this came up on the list. Looks like a "bar rescued" bar from the outside and inside. Which isn't a bad thing. The fire dept theme is cute and consistent. By far the BEST FRIES. Fresh, thick, and crunchy. I tried the jack BBQ burger and wow! It's huge! Could barely bite it. Lots of flavor. Also tried the loaded fries would recommend them. Btw another Plus side they don't tax and the prices are amazing! Extremely inexpensive for the good quality food! Nice job on upkeeping what bar rescue did for this bar! Oh and BTW there's an outside back area with tables and chairs ANDDDDD TV! read more

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