I can't believe I haven't written a review of this place yet! This little cafe is a hidden gem in Elmhurst, Queens. I haven't tried any of their food (YET), but their drinks are fantastic and they have excellent prices. My favorite to order from here is their bubble tea. They make it from scratch right in front of you and it's just delicious. Their Thai tea and coffee are excellent also. The ambiance of the cafe is really cute, too. They have a few little tables set up, and it's dimly lit. Kids from the nearby school hang out there. It's located a few blocks south of Queens Blvd across from the Queens Center Mall. Go check it out. Definitely some of my favorite bubble tea. read more

My 2nd time here... on my first visit, I asked the chef if she could customize some dishes that's not on the menu; she was more than delighted. Her cooking is definitely close to Lao style which is something I often crave for. The menu items is definitely delicious and perfectly seasoned Not too salty like most Thai restaurants do with their food and definitely not bland Chicken Sate, Num Tok Beef, Pad Se-ew, Pad Thai, shrimp fried rice, grilled marinated with beef, Pata Grilled Chicken, Sticky Rice, Fried Chicken Wing & papaya salad did not disappoint. I called in advanced for certain dishes and now that I've tried their on and off the menu dishes; I know what I want and how many dishes to order when I return with my family and friends. ;) Great cozy atmosphere for dinner ...the chef along with her beautiful daughters are very hospitable and accommodating. I do recommend to rsvp if you're coming in with a large party, so glad I did. Thank you for the delicious dinner- my family and I will be back for some more wholesome delicious Thai issan meal. read more

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Ordered from here twice and ended up getting the pata grilled chicken for myself and for someone else. Simple yet delicious. Recommend getting it with the curry sauce. I wasn't really a fan of the chicken & shrimp dumplings because it felt like too much going on and there was no real flavor to it. Their pad Thai was also very good, not as greasy as other places make it and flavorful! Thai iced tea is a must with Thai food and this place did not disappoint! read more

I'm not sure why this place exists. It's in the middle of nowhere and it's a mother and daughter operation with a small, tiny cook space. The cafe has free wifi, fewer tables than I can count with 1 hand, the decor is cozy, and the menu limited. But everything is tasty and the owners have their own unique take on the familiar menu items as well as some items that I had not tried elsewhere. The drinks are pretty straight forward. They have Thai iced tea and coffee in hot and cold varieties. Bubble tea is also on the menu as well as smoothies. I had the Thai iced tea hot bc it was freezing outside. It was delicious. Friend had the iced coffee and it was delicious as well. I also ordered a chicken pad thai. It was a clearer color than what I was used to and less sweet, and less oily than your usual pad thai. I am not a Thai food expert although I've eaten a boat load of it all around Elmhurst and elsewhere in the city including some very fancy but unimpressive places in the city run by non-Thai's with names consisting of repeating syllables. But I have to say the pad thai here was excellent. It was flavorful without being overly sweet, or oily, or salted. It's balanced and I imagine that this is what home made Thai food may taste like. I also had a Thai custard on sticky rice which was a specialty item for the day. The rice was black sticky rice that was formed into a square with a simple sweet custard laid on top. The rice was gelatinous and flavorful. The custard was better than 98% of cake frosting that exist around the world. It wasn't fancy but again, thoughtfully made and delicious. I think that's the running theme at this place. Nothing here is fancy but the food including the drinks has a personal touch. That's worth the cost of the dishes which hover between $10 and $15. They one long table that can probably accommodate 8, 10 people. But it's the only one so don't come here with a large crowd. I will have to come back hungrier next time so I can try more of their dishes. I'm honestly curious how the other dishes taste. read more

Just ordered pickup and was so disappointed with my meal I had to update my review. We have too many great Thai restaurants in elmhurst to settle for average or not great Thai food. That's what I got today. My husband got a lackluster pad Khee mao (not much flavor), and my beef pad garlic was so dry and flavorless I could only have a few bites. It tasted as if they put some boiled beef in with rice and threw dried garlic on top. That's it. No sauce or flavor. We've been to Thailand three times, and this is not at all what this meal is supposed to taste like. Even tho we live very close to pata, I doubt we will return. read more

I checked their profile at 9:30am to see if they're opened so I can make a run over there before work. When I drove over to Pata Cafe, it was fucking closed. Thanks for wasting my time and now I don't have time to go to another cafe. Complete fail. If just their hours are a lie I wonder what else they lying about. read more

Had this over the summer (so like 5 months ago?) for take out. The noodle portion was smaller than some other places but they were generous with the shrimp. (Had the pad se-ew). The flavors were good, and I loved the mango rice dessert they had. The service was fine, I didnt feel like the person that took my call was especially egotistic or cold as some other reviewers had shared. read more

The woman cooking is an amazing cook! Extremely sweet, every time i see her she says hello and i constantly tell her her food is so delicious, a bit of an understatement cause it doesn't compare to actually trying it. I feel everything on this menu is made with love, there's only one person cooking and she takes her time but cooks it all perfect for you to enjoy, i have way too many favorite dishes here to list them one by one. It's some of the best Thai food I've had in Elmhurst!!! read more

Unfortunately, Yelp lost my review from a few months ago, so I'll write this again. Pata Cafe is that important to me. Summary: Cozy little cafe that serves delicious Thai and Asian specialties in a quiet neighborhood. High quality eats at a cut-rate price, with fast wireless and plenty of seating. Review: Elmhurst finally has a good cafe/workspace. And I don't mean one of those hipster dives that sells six dollar artisanal coffees and stale, rock-hard $8 bagels and muffins. No, Pata Cafe is a different sort of place, peddling deliciously authentic Thai drinks and food. Both the lemon tea and milk tea are highly recommended, infused as they are with the rich flavor of cardamom, clove, aniseed, and cinnamon common to Thai-style teas. I prefer those two drinks over some of the more sugary options, but truth be told, they're all quite good for a refreshing blast on a hot day. Speaking of hot, they have AC now, which was not the case for some of hottest days of the summer months. Their food is also worth trying. I've had some of their Thai food, but my favorite was the spicy-sour chicken over sticky rice, (I believe the name is kao kai zap). This was $7, and most of their dishes are under $10. Lastly, I lied about the quiet part. There is a school up the street, and in the mid-afternoon, when students flee en masse, you'll be swarmed by hordes of kids jostling for bubble tea and food. But who cares? WIth food and drink this good and cheap, I'd put up with almost anything. read more

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Finally got to try this place recently and it was amazing! Cute little spot with very authentic, home style Thai food. My new favorite Thai spot in Elmhurst! Can't wait to go back again :) read more

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This place is remarkable from the setting/location to food and also their very friendly service. This place is about 2 streets down from my house and I decided to come here because I wanted to study on my day off. I ordered lunch, early dinner and dessert First, the Thai Fried Rice is an amazing blend of flavors added to one dish, I personally chose chicken as the meat option and it tasted amazing. I recommend getting Thai Iced Tea (SO GOOD) to complement the dish. Second, I ordered their Pata Grilled Chicken and the dish was seriously amazing. The sauce that comes with the chicken just goes along so well and melts in your mouth. (I believe it was duck/sweet and sour sauce) Lastly, I ordered the crepe, and it was a simple Nutella crepe with strawberries and bananas on the side and it was very tasty and simple just how I like it. The atmosphere is amazing and quiet during non peak hours and it's an excellent place to study. Will be looking forward to spending my Mondays here to get work done. read more

I wish I like this place but unfortunately they don't treat their customers nicely. The woman answered the phone was cold and didn't seem to care about customers. Food was plain and nothing special. During Covid-19 please treat your customers right! read more

The most authentic Thai food experience in NYC. Don't allow the exterior discourage you from walking inside, because once you step into the doors, you will discover that this is a hidden gem. This mother and daughter team is always welcoming! While the inside is small, the flavors of every dish served packs a punch! My boyfriend and I ordered the chicken pad prik, shrimp tom yum noodle soup, sticky rice and mango, a Thai ice tea and ice Thai coffee. The chef created a delicious harmony of salty from the fish sauce, spicy from the peppers and a hint of sweetness. None of the flavors overpowered one another and the dish was not oily at all! The drinks also had a good balance of sugar and cream to the tea and coffee base. This place is truly amazing...will definitely be coming back!! read more

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This has become my go-to place for some great Pad Thai and Thai Iced Tea since I discovered it on yelp a couple of months back lol I don't know what it is about a lot of Asian cuisine places in NY, but most places don't bother making noodle dishes soft; I guess the assumption is that most people like their noodles chewy? I'm one of the (few) people who really don't like their noodles chewy and this place has the softest pad thai noodles I've ever had. It's really good and the portions are just right for making you satisfied but not so full that you're uncomfortable. Also, the pad thai is not overwhelmingly oily or salty like a lot of other places are and you have no idea how much I appreciate that. They also have the best thai iced tea here. Most Thai places make it so sweet that it's almost unpleasant drinking it unless you're eating a very savory dish. That isn't the case here. Interestingly enough, it was actually a little on the bitter side the first time I had it but I think they've perfected the proportions so well that now it's not even bitter; rather it is the perfect balance of tea plus a little bit of sweetness. If you could splurge a little, always have a cup with your order of pad thai, you won't regret it. The only other thing I'd mention is that if you want to come here and stay to eat, avoid going after 2:30 or so, because that's when the kids from the nearby PS/IS102 get out of school. When a crowd of rowdy kids come crashing in, it ruins the nice calm atmosphere of the restaurant. read more

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I really like this place, especially their fried rice, but 2 things: many times the sticky rice for the dessert is very undercooked, and they are never consistent with their prices, often times rounding up the bill, so be aware. read more

Love the bubble tea, taro milk tea to be exact! Recently tried the crepes and waffles! Very satisfying, the crepes n waffle were very rich and fluffy! But, what I love most is the customer service! They are the sweetest! Definitely one of my favorite places read more

Not crazy about this place. The order was very slow and not that great. I'm so disappointed. During COVID and lockdown. I don't understand why they are so ego to not treat and care about customer more. read more

Another great anthentic Thai food in Queen. The food is super delish as you taste it in Thailand . I had the basil and was surpise that they used the real Thai basil which is really expensive in US. If i live near by,I would come here quite often. Oh, they have a bubble tea too. read more

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Really cosy place with great authentic Thai food.. the service is really friendly.. This place is a little hard to get to if you're not from the area but if you do decide to come let it be known that your effort will not be for waste... the Thai food is definitely one of the better ones that I've had in the area. read more

Just moved nearby and heard about this place through random google searches. Finally tried it last night and wasn't disappointed. We dined in and the place was so cute. The Thai iced teas were delicious. We had the pad Thai and the pad see ew and both were great. The spring rolls were also very good. I accidentally dropped one on the floor and was very upset because they were delicious! The two ladies working were very pleasant and sweet. Will definitely keep coming back. read more

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Homey and wonderful. Come for the drinks, the food, the cozy setting, the wifi. I'm a sucker for their Thai Iced Tea- the lychee flavor is a must try. The food is consistently great, with a lovely home made feel, and it's a relatively small and curated menu. read more

3.5 stars We ordered the Pata grilled chicken and a drink to share. It's not enough for 2 but I just wanted to share something quick. There were a few young kids with their grandmother eating hot dogs and fries next to us which isn't difficult to make at home but they kept ordering more snacks which I think is a complete waste of money. The fries are not made fresh, they're prepackaged frozen then simply deep fried. This place is right across from a school so you'll definitely see a lot of kids lurking around, regardless what day of the week it is. I wish the menu had more Thai food but it does cater toward the after school crowd so there's a lot of snacks.. fried items. The pata grilled chicken was pretty tasty. It was refreshing, yet spicy, sour, and savory.. I would've liked more rice, I'm Chinese, I like rice. I also have a very low sodium tolerance so I always need more rice. The bubble tea was ok. It's located in a residential area, couple of blocks from the Queens Mall, so not very convenient. The food was good, but the portions are very small. I'm glad I tried it but I'll stick to my usual Thai spot... read more

Love susan and sucha! Their food is made with love and are always friendly and very hospitable. I love the pad thai and chicken sate! It's also convenient since its around the corner from my place. It's great if you want home cooked food! read more

Sweetest mother and daughter pair running the place. Food is delicious and they'll customize the level of spice to your liking. Our favorites are the som tom (papaya salad), grilled chicken, and the woosen salad. Delicious! The sweet lady takes pride in her food and always smiles when she sees our plates are licked clean. They're cash only and located in a residential block - definitely worth a visit! read more

I'm craving for the Thai basil beef with egg, but It's kind of pricey. They were so delicious that I ate all of them. The place is small and the owner is super friendly. Highly recommended~ read more

Favorite place in the neighborhood, great prices. Cash only! Dinner for three with app came out to $50. Love this placE service is phenomenal, feels like you're at home. read more

Very cute cafe and restaurant. Clean sittings and delicious food, plus free wi-fi! A warm local place to hang around.

Love their Pad Thai, Passion Fruit slush, and my daughter loves their fried chicken...Always worth ordering...

I like how they manage to run pata cafe: just mom and daughter. It makes me dream of the one day when my parents is here with me and there is something they love to do more than spending their old age watching TV and feeling nostalgic. Back to the main point, the mom cooks most of the food (my several observations) so I feel like I really got to eat authentic Thai homemade food. My husband and I ordered a basil fried rice, a tom yum goong soup and a fried chicken wings. Even the rice may not be good up to a restaurant standard but I still like the feeling of having good home food. Tom Yom Goong soup was really tasty. Chicken was not bad. I haven't tried all of their food yet but I am sure will add patacafe to my food list. read more

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Very quaint cafe off the beaten path that is queens boulevard. They specialize in delicious various flavors of Thai coffees and teas but also serve very tasty traditional plate meals. The place is well decorated and very inviting. Came in here with the wife for lunch on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. We will be visiting again. read more

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Tucked in a residential neighborhood, this small cafe/restaurant is a great place to stop and grab a bite and a drink. I got their condensed milk Thai tea. If you like creamy sweet drinks, this is the one for you. The service is also really great. They have other Thai tea varieties, like the soymilk one I will have to try another time. I also hope to come back and try some of their food. The only downfall is their location. I had to walk 15 minutes into the residential neighborhood in order to find this place. I still hope this small business thrives! Please give them a try! read more

Update Review: Came here to get something small to eat after shopping. I got the Pata Grilled Chicken (Signature Meals) with red chili curry and thai iced tea, and it was fulling and good. read more

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Ordred the chicken noodle soup. The serving size was so mini for what I paid for. And the bubble tea was so powdery. Won't come back again. read more

Such a great addition to the neighborhood! Amazing, affordable homemade Thai food - pad thai, papaya salad, tom yum, Thai iced coffee/tea - as well as American dishes like fries, hot dogs, and chicken wings all prepared by the nicest staff. Also bubble tea, regular coffee, and breakfast items like muffins. Very cute decor and free wifi! read more

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This is a small place family run, located on side street with about ten tables. The chef is a lady, the food is prepare as you order nice and fresh. Had the papaya salad, the papaya was hand cut which don't see in other resturants. Had Tom yum soup this was one of the best soup we had. The menu is small, but food is like mom cooked for you. Very friendly. read more

This place is a gem. Hearty Thai with lots of spice. The cook and owner are absolutely fantastic people with lots of warmth and care. They only bring the next dish up when you finish the appetizer. They asked me how I felt about the food--a personalized service. Will definitely come back! read more

This cute little Thai cafe has a chill vibe, it's a great place to do some work on your laptop or read a book. I got the tofu fried rice and Taro bubble Tea with oat milk and let me tell you... it was one of the best Thai fried rices I've had and the bubble tea was on point. I definitely would come back again! read more

Love their bubble tea! Very nice atmosphere! And very welcoming and warm staff! This might be my new go to study place!! read more

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Ordered from Pata Cafe today. The food was delivered on time with all items. We had ordered the milk and honeydew bubble tea, which was good. My boyfriend and his aunt ordered the pad Thai (chicken and beef) which I thought was flavorful. The bean sprouts tasted fresh. I ordered the Ga Prao Kai Dow because I wanted an over easy egg, yum!! The egg was a bit over cooked, and I felt the meat was a bit too salty. But I would try this dish again. For dessert, we ordered the waffle with Nutella, bananas and strawberries. This dessert left much to desire; it was a waffle cut up in 4 pieces, a small container of Nutella and a quarter of banana sliced thinly. The waffle was not crispy or warm, it was cold. There was no strawberries as advertised. I would not order this again. I give three stars as I felt unsatisfied with the quality of a $5 waffle. The rest of the items were good. I think this place would be better for sit down rather than delivery. read more

My favorite restaurant in queens New York. everything is delicious, good portion, and very affordable perfect for everyone. Owner is very nice and I'm always satisfied custome. My favorite is Para grilled chicken the must try in the menu read more