Pretty good & they have decaf beans!
I got the Jakopi (coffee latte with pandan coconut syrup & salted cold foam). About $7.50ish. (Kopi is coffee in Indonesian dialect) I enjoyed the drink and am working through all things pandan (a Southeast Asian herby vanilla leaf) in this city, but am not sure if the pandan flavor came through in the drink or if it's generally too light of a flavor. The coffee flavor was medium-strong & the salted vanilla cold foam was delicious. Wouldn't mind trying the drink with regular beans next time.
Apparently, there wasn't anything previously - not sure if it's a part of Duzan Restaurant. But the design is southwest US minimal - cozy. The furniture fits well in the space & the wall projection/decor & antique rug is unique! A lot of locals, regulars, & owner's friends stopped in; which is nice to see on this far end of Steinway St. & busy Astoria Blvd. Much luck to them! Will also have to come back in the evening for a crispy kanafe.
FYI - the day that I was there, the single bathroom light was out, along with other outlets due to a blown fuse. If you're planning to do work there, check before you go. read more