This was our third visit to the Ricky's Cafe and we never get disappointed! Food is really good and fresh, it doesn't have greasy after taste like some other diners. Charlie was amazing, he greeted us with a big smile and his service was excellent. This can be your go to diner if you're near jackson heights! read more

I would like for people who have read the negative reviews below to go past them and try Ricky's for yourself. I've been coming to Ricky's for 15 years and have watched it go from good, to great. Most recently Ricky's menu has changed from straight diner menu to a more eclectic, comprehensive, something-for-everyone menu. They have not once failed me. NOT ONCE. With their new menu, they have a lovely grilled salmon. As most of us know, it's hard to cook salmon. You either overcook or you OVERCOOK it. It is gold medal consistent every.single.time, moist, tender and deli-f**king-licious. I've tried almost everything on the new menu and I can easily say, each item has as much care in preparation, presentation and taste. Every dish is made with love you'd think they were gaming for a michelin star, which they deserve! In addition to this, their staff is incredibly friendly and thorough. The chef and owner comes out and greets their customers frequently. They are personable and attentive with smiles on their faces. There's a reason why this cafe has lasted more than the 15 years I've been there, definitely more than the one or two negative reviews below.... read more

I've been here quite a few times when visiting relatives and family friends on the East coast. It never disappoints. Ricky's Cafe is such a good place to eat whether it's for a quick coffee & pastry, or a full-blown meal! The servers are always friendly and you really get the sense that they care about their customers, especially Barbara. She is incredible, and she knows the true meaning of customer service. I already can't wait for my next visit! This neighbourhood wouldn't be the same without Ricky's! read more

My gf decided to meet me for lunch after my clinical and she suggested we stop in here because she's observed a heavy volume of customers coming here when she is in the area. We both ordered their Arroz con Pollo and we both enjoyed it. Give them try because they have a fairly extensive menu and a warm and inviting atmosphere. read more

Horrible food. Grosss smell to their steak and burger meat. Fries would have been eatable BUT they put the fries with the juicy food. Soggy fries anyone? lol. Have avoided that place since read more

i am a frequent customer of this establishment however i just witnessed a great injustice therefore i will never again come here. the outside setup is quite wide and an amazon delivery truck with an extremely large truck bed made a wide turn in which the corner bumped into the wooden set up. nothing was destroyed, the box was simply pushed and they decided to file a report when this poor driver is trembling from head to toe and will now be loosing his job during a PANDEMIC over this petty incident. i am absolutely disgusted by the actions taken and honestly never again will i give them my business read more

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Had Dinner here tonight... Absolutely Amazing!! The staff here is a super friendly, they treat you like family the second you walk in. I had Tomato basil soup, Steak salad cooked to perfection and an amazing bread pudding dessert tonight. This spot is becoming my go-to spot in Jackson heights. Make sure you try the brunch here as well, everything I ever tried here has been on point! read more

I have been going to Ricky's a few times a week for 6 years. The staff is warm and inviting, and the owner has put her heart and soul into her business. The menu has a very good variety of everyday delicious staples as well as more gourmet entrees. I highly recommend this neighborhood gem. read more

Friendly service. While the cook needs help on weekends, the food is decent and meets expectations. Reasonably priced.

I really am unsure as to what the folks below are talking about ? But Ricky's Cafe is amazing! It's the neighborhood breakfast joint that truly feels "like Home". And I don't say that lightly . It gets crowded on Saturday and Sundays (always a good sign!) but they usually seat you very soon. And their breakfast and dinner menu is amazing. I've had the banana blueberry strawberry pancakes , the chocolate cake , hot chocolate , cranberry muffins , French toast with fruits and it's mighty delicious. Also if you come here before 11:30am you also get free coffee and orange juice !:) I always walk out of there so happy! Last week I had dinner there for the first time and my god the meatloaf with gravy and vegetables , along with the steak salad was so good. Most places give you shoddy steak? But when my friend told them "medium rare" it was medium rare and not "over done" like the other places .. most of all the staff are so kind and amazing ! They always ask you how you are ? They actually "care" unlike most places that just look At you as another body. It's such a cozy feel good place with such great food - what more could of ask for ? also Ursula was the sweetest ! She came and spoke to us - wanted to know how we liked our food ? Actually cared. And then she gave us free dessert that she whipped up! Which was so delicious ! I literally started Calling her "master chef" and said she'd probably be the only person Gordon Ramsey wouldn't be getting mad at lol. Janina was also real nice . You guys have to go here ! It's my tradition every Sunday morning :). It feels like home . read more

I decided to come to this place because I saw the menu outside and they were serving chicken noodle soup, so I smiled at the waitress and took a seat. After 10 minutes of waiting she finally approached me and asked if I wanted a menu. I just told her that I wanted a bowl of soup. Eye contact was made several times before she came to the table and asked me if I wanted something. I stood up to asked for a glass of water and went back to my table. She had placed the water on the counter, once I saw her do that, she took to the table. Service needs more improvement, there's no need to wait for 10 minutes to get a menu. This place isn't that big, so what's the excuse. read more

One and done. Stopped in last Saturday for breakfast. There was an empty table but we were asked to wait while 2 tables paid and left. Placed our order and waited, and waited, and waited. Two tables that were seated after us received their food first. When order did come it was incomplete. The bacon that was forgotten about came to the table undercooked. When I first asked how much longer we would have to wait for the order I was given an excuse by the waitress. After we waited a bit longer she apologized and said the cook was by himself. Waitstaff was nice pleasant enough and food was ok. I don't think we will be back though. read more

Nice place to stop by. They have really good breakfast, and their cheeseburgers never disappoint. The staff is always really nice. Conveniently located near the Roosevelt station. read more

I used to get only coffee on the go from this place but I had my first meal here recently and the food was pretty good. I had an egg sadwich and my friend had eggs with homefries. I don't know if I was just really hungry or something but I enjoyed the meal. I love the owner, she so friendly and sweet. She just always makes me feel at home so I'm giving an extra star for that. There aren't any diner around 74 st. so go here if you want a good breakfast! read more

I want to start this review by saying totally disappointed by this restaurant, phone service is totally rude (not to say disgusting). Made a phone order for delivery, Ended up Ordering the avocado TOAST (HENCE THE TOAST PART!). When I first opened the container the whole container was filled with the salad right on top of the "avocado toast" it made the bread completely soggy it was like a paste topped with avocado, looked horrible. So then I called the restaurant to complain about this was never offered an exchange of the item or anything of the sort. The counter girl has a horrible attitude and very dismissive of the fact that a customer was unhappy with what I paid for. Never again. read more

Service was horrible, they didn't bring us water or juice, they didn't check up on us. No refills on coffee. No napkins, no straws, no forks. The waiters were too busy talking to their friends. read more

First time stopping by this little place. Was not disappointed it is a quant little place. Service was good a bit of a wait for the food but we weren't in any rush. We got a burger with fries. I have to say that burger was the best burger i have had in a long while. Im used to getting my burgers well done so they usually come out dry. But here at rickys cafe i was pleasantly surprised to find it juicy. I also noticed they have an assortment of food on the menu which is something i really like. Definitely looking forward to visiting again sometime in the future. read more

Ricky's is a staple for my husband and I. There are few restaurants in Jackson Heights where one can eat several times a week. Ricky's is one such place. The ingredients are very fresh and some even organic. They offer a few diner staples like eggs, pancakes and eggs benedict. But, their menu has a surprisingly wide range- from Italian to Mexican to American. They make a killer burger cooked perfectly. I like the potato salad as a side, it is made to order and is simply perfect. We love the chicken/fish picatta. It is fresh and zesty. Today, we tried the homemade fussili primavera. It was sublime. Homemade pasta in Jackson Heights?!?! Amazing. The service is warm and neighborhoody. Regulars are often greeted with hugs and kisses. Ricky's is one of Jackson Height's food gems. I suggest going. Don't expect anything fussy nor hyped-flare catering to the instagram generation. Its a place to have great food at great prices that feeds the body and the soul. read more

Horrible service, wait times are ridiculous and the food is mediocre. When will Jackson Heights get a decent breakfast option?

I enjoy coming here all the time with my family and never had an issue with anyone there. Except observing customers feeling more important than the service quality they can be offered. Some people land here with a very bad attitude so I wouldn't believe most of the reviews here. Since this is our neighborhood most of our lifetime and we greet locals all the time. Friendly and the food rocks and they can even make something you like when the restaurant is not crowded. read more

Unless you are Spanish, do not bother coming here. I was here last weekend with my daughter and waited for a few minutes to be seated. The place was full, but I was the only one waiting. No one even acknowledged me, despite my attempts to make my presence known. A few minutes later, two other women (Spanish) came. They were immediately seated after a table opened up. Meanwhile, my daughter and I were left standing there like we were invisible. I finally managed to get a hold of the waiter who seated the two other women, and he just shrugged when I said that I should have been seated first since I had been waiting a long time. Another table happened to open up next to me, and so I seated myself. I asked the same waiter to clean the table, which he did, but that was the last I saw of him. After waiting for a while, my daughter and I just left. The servers here clearly give first preference to the Spanish clientele. read more

Came here the other day for a burger. It's in the neighborhood and I've been meaning to try it but with all the other options in the neighborhood, it's never been a top priority. Decided to try this place for lunch and it was very mediocre. The burger was standard and I tried to substitute my fries for tostones but they said I couldn't. Fine. I ordered a burger and a side of tostones instead. There were also flies and a bug roaming around. I understand every restaurant is not perfect, but there were a few too many gnats and flies. Also, in the corner of the wall, there was a large bug crawling it's way across the restaurant. Didn't sit too well with me. Lastly, the service here stinks. It took about ten minutes to get the check after we asked twice since we were in a hurry. It looked like they had a cash register issue, but c'mon, at least tell us! Can't wait for Mark Twain to reopen. read more

You see, this is the thing about owning a food establishment. You don't get to suck. If you suck, you go out of business. There's too much competition, and the restaurant/food industry is too hard, for you to suck. I ordered a steak sandwich for delivery. - Sliced flat iron steak. Served with coleslaw and pickles. Delivery time was perfect but the meal was missing not only the cole slaw and pickle, but also the note saying f**k you. The bread was soggy, the meat was tough and bland, and well, there wasn't anything else. A few pieces of steak, and bread. Nothing else. No sauce, no lettuce, nothing. You should have just replaced the meat with a dog treat. How you can possibly make the decision to look at that sandwich, and say to yourself "yeah, that looks good to go" is beyond me. It's a sandwich, you're only cooking one ingredient and everything else is already there. How can you possibly mess that up? How can you forget something that comes standard in the meal? This isn't figuring out how to fly people out to space in cars, this isn't trying to figure out why the government shuts down sometimes, this isn't attempting to understand how crypto-currency or block chain works, it's a sandwich. A sandwich is one of the most simple things that can be served. I wanted to believe in you, I really did. I want to see your business do better. I want to see you thrive in Jackson Heights, and I want to be a regular customer at your establishment. Please, read these reviews, and listen to your customers. It's not about what you think of your food, It's about the people who put trust in you, and make the decision to give you money in exchange for not only a meal, but an experience. read more

Just moved into the neighborhood, been here about 3 times already. Really good service, super cheap, and just a good fun environment. I always sit at the bar, and the owner? (Blonde woman) is always there and giving great conversation. Def a classic diner experience for me. read more

Today I came in at 9:10pm and ordered a chicken club sandwich with cheese. I was finally served at 9:48 with only 1 customer in the cafe. My sandwich did not have cheese so they took at bag and brought it back to me 5 min later with everything broken apart and bacon not on it this time. I will never be eating here again. Horrible service from the cooking staff read more

A great neighborhood place which serves simple, predictable American diner food. Nothing fancy here. Ricky's is exactly what it appears to be. And that is one rare and special thing. read more

Service was a bit panicked but super pleasant. Everyone tried their very best and that's all I could ever ask of any. Food was diner food and they brought out some good peruvian-esque hot sauce. Cute and definitely a place for the locals and frequent customers, but they're not going to shout at you if you are neither local or frequent. read more

A diner serving American and Colombian food. It's not a fancy place, but the owner is quite friendly, and price is cheap. The food is OK, I won't say it's delicious but considering the price it's acceptable. read more

ricky's cafe is owned by a super nice bolivian woman who is taking culinary classes. if you stop in while she is there she will let you try one of her magnificent creations. they are delicious. she is warm and comforting. my partner didn't know what to order and described something he'd had in texas and she whipped something special up for him. also pretty much the best eggs benedict i've had in jackson heights. read more

Not very big, but a nice cozy diner on the corner of 37 Av and 75 St. The menu is not as big as other places, but they let you know if you want anything that isn't on there, they would be happy to do it up for you. The standard breakfast is decent and not too greasy. read more

I came in for breakfast and discovered a meeting place for locals. The wait staff knew every one who came in and it felt like I was in a small town. So refreshing since NYC culture is often who rough and tough. Friendly, efficient service, decent food. Great prices. read more

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The food @ ricky's is still great, but after yrs of working there a few of the employees have become a bit dis-missive when speaking to clients. Today I oreded food..after 57min and 34 sec I called to find out about my order, before I could say. Any thing the young women over the phone just started saying"yes,yes,yes..I will get there" and hung up with out finding out who or what the order was..after 1hr, 17min & 26 sec I called again; again with out asking me who I was or what the order was I was told "the guy just left" and they server hung up. 1hr,38min & 43sec. I finally got my food & the order was wrong..I for one will stop buying my coffee there after over 15yrs read more

This place has pretty good American diner food with a Colombian spin on it. The prices are pretty cheap, and while the food may not be anything to write home about, it's still pretty good. I liked how they were showing the World Cup on the lone, big-screen TV. The space is a bit cramped, but small groups should still be able to be seated comfortably. Basically, it's a nice place for casual dining that I enjoy going to. Just don't expect anything too fancy. read more

It's local favorite. And when i mean local, i mean actually being part of the neighborhood for years -Not some newer establishment putting up some pseudo front as local. With that said, it's nothing special. Food is not entirely jaw dropping to cause anyone to wet their pants or have their loins get all moist. Relax. Watch the view of passerbys, enjoy the real atmosphere of unpretentious locals minding their own business...before it's all gone. read more

This is a cute place in the neighborhood but they have extremely bad customer service. They are not attentive. I was ignored and when sat at the bar, they assumed my order was to go rather than ask. Also was not given a menu so had to grab a paper menu for myself. They took other walk in orders before mine. read more

Had passed by for 2 years, finally ate there! So friendly! SImple, yet delicious! standard cafe / diner fare. would definitely return for breakfast. read more

Best brunch ever! Cook is great, too bad the waitress that's here on Friday mornings isn't as great, bad attitude. Besides that I love this place, I can't get enough of it! read more

Wonderful food - warm friendly service! One couldn't ask for more! I sense the love in the food!

I have been ordering food from this business for delivery for past several months. The orders are always on time and the food has always been consistently good. I highly recommend this establishment. read more

I have never been to this cafe ever. But I have notice a huge amount of people inside. Around lunch and breakfast time. So today I decided to go try it out. Had breakfast with my mother. She ordered sunny side up eggs with whole wheat bread and Thurkey sausages. I ordered an egg Benedict . It took a bit to have our forks and knives set on our tablet and coffee too. But in the end we received our orders it was well worth the wait! The food was amazing balance perfect not to heavy or light. We left happy. We will return again! read more