You can sit down for a maximum of 45 minutes. They have a little card indicating as much on each table. Cute. It took a few minutes to fully assess how unpleasant drinking my coffee under these conditions would be given that I've never experienced this in any coffee shop or café anywhere in North​ America or Europe​. The whole psychology of the café going experience changes under these conditions: are they watching me to be certain I haven't exceeded my 45-minute​ allotment​!?!? Weekends are "no screen" days so no wifi -- which is laudable​. But plastic stirring straws!? Who hasn't converted to more eco-friendly wooden coffee stirrers -- we know that these plastic straws and stirrers kill fish, etc., etc.-- and equally and more conspicuously eco-friendly means of disposing of them, namely, a recycling bin? These broader environmental issues aside, I don't know how this place really feeds into the surrounding urban ecology. I mean you can't really spend any time there (upwards of 45minutes​s) and get work done or meet people, and you know talk, etc. I suppose the increasingly gentrified locals pat​ themselves on the back for throwing money at this local business before darting off to work or retreating to the seclusion of their homes. If you want coffee to go this place might work out for you. If, however, you're looking for a place to read or meet with a friend or loved one or connect with the community at some deeper level go elsewhere. read more

Twelve dollars for two cappuccinos that were more water than cappuccino. Service was poor. When I asked if it was a cappuccino and told the woman it did not taste like one, she didn't seem to care or offer to make another. Ambience was great though! read more

My favorite weekend coffee spot, only b/c I don't live closer to show up every day. The staff are friendly, and the lattes are delicious. They use naturally-derived flavorings that are rich and satisfying. I go out of my way to come here on the weekends for lattes or iced tea. The staff are very friendly. The only drawback is that it's really a grab-and-go place with just a few seats available. Still, I'd rather go there and get a delicious latte that's reasonably sized than grab a seat across the street, where the competing coffee shop provides very small portions. read more

Dropped in for an iced coffee, and I saw what looked like fancy pop tarts under the dome. I ordered cinnamon. Yum! They were so flakey and buttery, with a good pop of cinnamon too. Much better than the pop tarts I grew up with. read more

I love this cafe. Organic, delicious food and drinks, and a great staff. So glad they're in our neighborhood!

I'm not a huge yelp reviewer, but I rely heavily on other people's reviews, so I have to jump in and give a 5 star review to this local gem! Stopped in on Saturday afternoon for a pre-studying jolt. Music was awesome (80s when I came in!), staff couldn't have been more friendly. For $3.50 I got a perfect little cortado. I am so excited to come back and try the new turmeric latte...I live up the block, so it's going to be hard not to stop in all the time! (Prices comparable to other coffee shops, and I would much rather my money goes to a local spot than the big coffee cooperation up the block.) Also, extra star for the no laptops on weekends policy!! read more

The New Orleans iced coffee is so good I could bathe in it. Everything this place does is superb. A welcome addition to the suprisingly paltry coffee options here in Astoria. read more

Cute little spot - delicious matcha latte. Try the ice cream sandwiches!

Nice and cosy, French design meets American Country, Hipster meets Yappie. Great place to kill time on Saturday morning

Awesome coffee, great customer service! My favorite in Astoria where there's a lot to choose from! Def worth trying!

This café has it all: cool décor, friendly, professional baristas and absolutely delicious coffee. Perfect.

Very cute little bakery! The desserts were amazing as quell as their espresso. They also sell organic teas! Love it!!

Such a solid coffee shop, you really can't go wrong with this place. The coffee itself is really high quality, the bakery items are great, but the employees make this place as good at it is. They are all super friendly and act like they are genuinely glad you came in, and are happy to answer any questions you may have. Perfectly located for a cup before catching the train or a boost after work, this place is great. read more

Stopped in for a iced coffee and vanilla latte. Adorable atmosphere, friendly staff and great tasting coffee. My vanilla latte was not too sweet and the chocolate croissant was melt-in-your mouth amazing. read more

Great spot. I've tried all of the coffee shops in the area, and this is the best! Friendly staff, prompt and skillful service. They also use organic everything, which j appreciate. This is my daily coffee drink stop. read more

A great meeting spot for small groups or a box of heir stellar just-like-mom-makes cookies for meetings, special occasions, or to turn a Mopey Monday around. read more

Good coffee and cozy atmosphere. Everyone is very helpful and friendly. I tryied the Croissant with ham and cheese and it was very fresh and tasty! The place is pretty small and you cannot stay more than 45 minutes but it is very very cute!!! read more

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Best coffee, delicious gluten free treats, friendly staff. I especially love their ginger peach spritzer, its a great summer drink!

My favorite cafe in NYC is OK Cafe in Astoria. The coffee, tea and pastries are excellent and the atmosphere is warm and cosy. When I'm in Astoria I visit at least two times a day for my morning cappuccino (which is authentic like the ones in Italy) and then a late afternoon espresso. It's fun to go there for wine and cheese in the evening, too. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and fun to be around. I really miss OK when I'm out of town. read more

OK Cafe is like a family member at this point. Sure, it's a small place that lacks the raw speed at which Starbucks churns out their corporate butt-lattes, but that's exactly what makes OK so special. The interior looks like the quirky kind of coffee shop that my hippie aunt never got around to opening. Charmingly tacky wall paper, giant glass drip coffee makers straight out of "the great mouse detective," and a really charming nice staff. The have a house blend and a New Orleans French press (I believe they use counter culture beans) which are both fantastic choices for black coffee. I usually get a latte, and they somehow always manage to get the milk to that perfect temperature of drinkable-but not burning hot. Also, I need to mention that I have never once had a bad experience with the staff (and I've come here every morning). They seem like they really love coffee and are all great people-persons, so that should count for something. read more

Wow, really good cappuccino, friendly staff! Nice to have in the area!

This literally just happened. Went in for a hot chocolate made with almond milk. A $4.90 hot chocolate. It was served to me lukewarm and tasting like plastic. I went back to the counter and asked the barista if the milk was old. She looked at me funny. I told her it tasted off, a little plastic. So she takes the carton out of the fridge and pours into a little glass...so what, I can taste plastic again? She says, "oh yeah, this brand isn't good, but it's what we have." I tell her I'd like a new drink please. She looks at me funny again and says, "Fine, but you'll have to pay again. We don't do refunds." No apology. No offer to remake the drink on the house. I said thanks, dumped the nasty overpriced drink in the garbage and walked out. So sad that a sweet little independent shop like this makes me want to go to Starbucks. read more

Ok Coffee was less than OK! I walked in with 4 other people and 3 of us ordered something, the others were just there for the company. Our intentions were to sit for 10-20 min and keep it moving, but before we could do that we got kicked out because apparently you're only allowed to sit down if EVERYONE orders coffee. I understand that this is a small establishment but like i said it was empty and quite frankly WHO DOES THAT? The coffee was mediocre at its best and the service as you already know was down right disrespectful. You're better off going to Dunkin Donuts and thats not saying much. read more

I recently had an uncharacteristically negative experience at OK and haven't been back since. They have a 45-minute seating limit that I totally understand and respect. However, I thought that it might be "OK" to extend this time frame if the place was empty, or half empty. If it's actually not, I would respect that, too. What I don't understand is that when (whom I infer to be) the owner approached me and pointed out the limit, the place was half empty. I started to explain that I am aware of the limit and would gladly leave if the place looked even close to being full. In my ideal world, the owner would have let me finish my sentence and said something like, "Ok, but please leave when it starts to get full". Then I wouldn't have had to go to 60 Beans or NYCBCH, or Café 23. In a marginally less ideal world, he would have said something like, "I understand, but we have to stick to this policy because 'FILL IN WITH ANY PLAUSIBLE-SOUNDING REASON'", which I also would have respected. Unfortunately, neither one of these scenarios occurred. When I started to politely and briefly explain that I was aware of and respected the policy, he cut me off saying, "Please, you've been here for 2 hours". His time estimate was pretty accurate (admirable surveillance!). At this point I calmly said, "Well then I'll leave immediately" and started to pack up. He was not off-the-charts rude as he was also calm, yet I did find his behavior uncivil. Constructively, I will point out that even though he interrupted me, at this point he could have redeemed himself saying something like, "I'm sorry, but I hope you understand". He had one more redemption opportunity to say something like this as I left, but he didn't. He lost an opportunity to help me understand his rationale (which other reviewers also don't understand-although I quite disagree with a harsh indictment of the "older lady's" skills), and he lost profit that would end up being made elsewhere (I would have rather stayed and bought one of their delicious-sounding, new empanadas-space permitting of course). The moral of this story is ALWAYS treat customers with respect, (as the rest of the OK staff have done). From a heartless, capitalist perspective, this respect might be considered more important with loyal customers. read more

Coffee was very good ---but the place should actually be a truck or a stand and not a store. Their limitied electronic/time sitting policy is beyond annoying. I won't go there again. the coziness is undercut by its lack of conviviality. read more

Ok Cafe is one of the hidden cafes in Astoria. A place where you can get away from the noise and enjoy a good cup of coffee. The staff is friendly and welcoming and the pastries are delicious. I love this place because it gives a different vibe than the other coffee shops in the neighborhood. read more

They had a sign outside stating how good their ice cream sandwiches were so I just had to try it. I had an ice cream sandwich with vanilla ice cream and the cookie appeared to be chocolate chip with some nuts. It tasted like the refrigerator to be honest. Know what I mean? When you leave something in the freezer too long and it develops a "taste". That's how it was. So disappointed. Even if fresh, it wasn't exceptional. I would prefer the flying saucers from Carvel more. The people were super friendly though so I wouldn't completely rule out this place. Just no ice cream sandwich is all. read more

I wish I could give this a rating of 0. The coffee was good, but the male barista was the rudest person I have encountered for a while- and I work in an ED where everyone is mad and flustered. I will spare the details and get to the point that in the end he gave me the wrong order (I asked for a large latte with two shots, and he made me a quad), and I politely was inquiring and asked if I could have a large latte with only two shots as I am sensitive to caffeine and didn't want 4 shots! Meanwhile he is telling me I am wrong, didn't order the correct thing, and refused to make another one, and said to me with the nastiest attitude "well THATS what YOU ordered." I was honestly shocked, confused, and embarrassed. It ruined my day, and even now ( 1 week later) as I write this review I am so mad and upset yet again! He should not be in that industry. read more

So happy to have this little spot open in the neighborhood. The decor is warm & cute. The service is always very friendly, they are happy to answer any questions and inform you of other stuff they offer. This will definitely be my go to coffee spot over the many other options that have recently sprouted up in the hood. read more

Excellent, unique drinks, small but delicious food menu, friendly staff, and homey atmosphere. I walk the extra ten minutes to go here over other places because it just feels like a great place to be. read more

Really good iced coffee and latte! One of my favorite coffee places in the neighborhood. Their coffee is smooth and strong. They use one of my favorite beans.... Counter Culture. read more

Stopped in for the first time yesterday. I wanted a cold brew and requested the New Orleans variety. I had never tried it before and the barista suggested I taste it first since it had chicory in it. I ended up not loving the root taste and ordered the Kyoto cold brew instead. It was amazing!! So strong but smooth and mellow. I drank it slowly and had energy for hours. Really appreciated that the barista let me taste the other (without me asking) to make sure I was getting what I wanted. Cute interior as well! read more

Super nice staff! Food prices were cheap, and coffee prices normal for a trendy specialty coffee place. Had a cold brew and a chicken salad sandwich, both of which were great. They have a buy 10 get one free coffee punch card, so I will be back read more

Really great drinks here. Really friendly staff. Green tea lemonade is really delicious!

I absolutely love this perfect little cafe, it has the nicest feel to it! Everytime I visit from Connecticut I make it a point to go to have something different, such as a Tumeric Latte, which is amazing! Thank you for a wonderful place! read more

What Ditmars has been missing! Love this place. The New Orleans style iced is so good - mild in flavor but thick & rich. Staff is super helpful. I'll be a loyal supporter! My new coffee fix down by the train! read more

Friendly and amazing quality beverages and food. The staff is welcoming and the vibe is very positive. Great way to start the day.

Very fresh, delicious pastries! I particularly love the spinach roll. The staff was happy to help and very positive. I like that you can see the bakery in the back. Coffee is fresh too. Everything is decently priced. read more

I love this cafe! Really cool vibe! The staff is super friendly. I ordered a green tea lemonade and it was DELICIOUS! Check it out!

Great cafe. Flavorful coffee and tea and little snacks and sandwiches and everything in between. I really like the music there and it's a nice place to sit and take it easy for half an hour. read more