Terrible bartender. I came in last weekend and sat at the bar. Looked like they were either finishing up or setting up for a party in the yard. Bartender lets me know that the menu is limited because of the party and asks me what I'd like. I ask for a beer and ask if they're serving the crunch wrap. Bartender says he'll check with the kitchen about the crunch wrap, walks away and then proceeds to do a bunch of other things and talk to a bunch of other people for the next twenty minutes without serving the beer or letting me know about the crunch wrap. It got to the point where the bar back felt bad for me and served me the beer. The bartender eventually comes back and, with a straight face (and looking like he'd never seen me before), asks if I want to close out my tab. I say "you were gonna check the kitchen about the crunch wrap." Bartender curtly tells me they don't have that today. It really seemed like he wanted me out of there ASAP. So yea, I didn't stay for another round. What a waste of time! I generally like this place so I didn't give it one star. read more

Rarely come to Astoria unless I'm meeting up with a friend who lives there. She suggested The Ditty for some early dinner drinks and grub. The staff is so nice and the mezcal drink really hits the spot. They also have a cool little old school subway type car in the front for extra seating. I have never had a Smashburger but let me tell you...I AM HOOKED. Double stack, American cheese, and sauce made of dreams. It's kind of like if a Big Mac got a glow up and moved from a 3 bedroom flex to a their own studio apartment with an elevator and doorman. Good stuff. Also the backyard is adorable and the White Claw Arcade game is genius. Although I recommend they paint the claw on the game white...amirite? If I lived in Astoria, def would be my local. read more

Since moving to Astoria I've heard nothing but good things about the The Ditty. Boy, I was NOT disappointed. The vibe was great and the setting is perfect for a quick drink or meal. They have a great selection of beers on tap and the specialty drinks we succulent! It looks like they have a great whiskey/bourbon selection too...next time I'm back I'll dabble. Highly recommend stopping by for a beer and goo vibes. The bartender was helpful, kind, and comforting! He was very knowledgeable about the adult beverage selection and was quick to get our food order in as we were starving! What we got: -Flower Power IPA (x2) -Montauk IPA -Mimosa Food: -Warm pretzel with Jinny's cheese sauce and grain mustard (super tasty!) read more

The Ditty - Beers on tap! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

Pretty cool spot Hipster and trendy Very good service Chill and laid back vibe The "Head Hancho" drink is delicious and sneaks up on you. Tequila and Mezcal can't go wrong with that. Video and board games are a plus to relax and unwind. The food selection could be way better, they have about 6 or 7 options and they're not really appealing to the eye. We had the soft pretzels ($8 for 3 pretzels) they were ok nothing special or memorable. We wanted the Cuban empanadas and they were out so that was a turn off as well. Definitely go for the drinks, atmosphere and games not the food. read more

The Ditty - Head hancho - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I cannot say enough good things about The Ditty and it's amazing staff. I was looking for a place to host my 26th birthday where I would screen Shrek 2 and drink and have fun with my friends for a reasonable price. And just when I thought all hope seemed lost The Ditty crew stepped in and made sure I had the best birthday I'd ever had in their spacious back yard area. The drinks were phenomenal, the food was phenomenal- but really the service is what stood out, Jared, Katie, and the bar crew made sure we had everything I needed and then some. If you're looking for the best bar in New York City to spend your time and money, this is it. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. read more

The Ditty - Backyard hangout area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Vibe-worthy pub bar with a small selection of table games and cocktails but eventually turning into a place that surprisingly comes alive with small cliques of different people at night. $12 a drink. 4.25/5 stars as a night bar. read more

LIL DITTY Soon there'll be a rapper with that name. Calling trademark rights now. SCENE More a drink n meet n greet vibe, singles come hither, you may find someone here! FOOD Decent food, nothing to rave about The Ditty - add that to the list of astoria watering holes read more

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Solid place to grab a drink or two. Quick, friendly service. Head Hancho was good, but honestly their variation of an espresso martini might've just been the best one I've ever tried! Will definitely be back if and when I'm in the area again read more

Really nice place in Astoria! The drinks are really good and not overly expensive which is great, and the music also is a nice vibe. They have an outdoor portion which is great when you're hanging out in a large group and it's completely covered and heated! They also have jenga you can play which is also really nice. read more

Great drinks. Great music. Great crowd and backyard. What's there not to like about the Ditty. PS- the trolly outside is one of the best outdoor sit-ups in NYC read more

Ambiance was amazing and burger was great!!!! Hospitality could of been better since there were hardly any servers but nonetheless it was amazing! read more

We were leaving one place on our way home heard the music and decided to pop in. It was such a great vibe, drinks were pretty much the same price as compared to the locations in the area. I noticed they also have board games if your there with a few friends and want to drink and play. I like the fact that they do check your ID at the door upon entering. The music was really good and our server was good. I posted a video online and friends asking where is that place at. read more

The Ditty - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

This place is a gem. I didn't expect the back patio they have. It's very comfortable and super nice. The staff were very accommodating as well and very friendly. The drinks are good too. This place is good for groups and just casual hang out with friends. read more

The Ditty - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

Stopped in to try the brunch for the first time. I had the breakfast burger which was pretty good and very filling, I mean look at the pic, I didn't eat again until like 7. Lol. My wife had the fried chicken and waffles which look good but I didn't try it because I had to finish my burger but the wife said it was tasty so next time I go I will try that or something else. I believe they also have an unlimited brunch for 2hrs which is always fun. I will return for another round. read more

The Ditty - Breakfast Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

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It's a cool little restaurant in Astoria, with a small open backyard. The overall vibe is good, and I heard they play movies on Tuesday evenings. I went there on a Saturday afternoon, with 6 other friends and there were plenty of seats for us to enjoy our Ditty experience. Since I don't eat chicken, I had the waffle without chicken with a side of fries, which I thought was pretty delicious. You can't really screw up a Belgian Waffle, so that was pretty tasty, with the butter and syrup, you can't go wrong. Majority of my friends had the chicken and waffles and all of them thought it taste fairly good. We had a good overall experience and I'd recommend people try it, so they could have their own opinion about The Ditty. read more

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Ordered shrimp tacos to go and this is what I got. Uh... is this even a taco? Anything in there? read more

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Went to The Ditty for Saturday Brunch and had no problem getting a table. They even let me bring my miniature dachshund in! The ambiance was sweet and the music they had on was good. They had kom-brew-cha which was delicious and their bloody mary's were also pretty yummy. I got the avocado toast - nothing too impressive. The service was friendly but took a very long time to get our food - even though it wasn't too busy. They seem to have a good bottomless brunch deal which i plan on going back for! read more

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We recently (Dec 2023) threw our Baby Shower at the Ditty and we can't recommend it more! Katie took care of us from our initial inquiry email all the way through the end of the event. She was there to answer all of our questions in a timely matter via email leading up to the event and she was there on the day helping to make sure everyone had a drink in hand and that the event was going smoothly. Our guests loved the food and the unique back space which we had all to ourselves. It was a charming chill event we envisioned and are so pleased with our experience here! read more

One of my favorite places in Astoria! This aceto-peppers and the bay seasoning fries are definitely my favorite I'm so sad to leave the area, I moved but I will definitely be back for the fries!! read more

My son and nephews went for drinks. One nephew put down his whiskey and felt it tasted wrong. He moved onto vodka. My son and other nephew drank the whiskey and both got violently ill after 3 drinks and blacked Out. Next day son realized it tasted like rubbing alcohol. He almost couldn't get home it was so bad. Beware that they could be adding bad stuff to their whiskey to profit more. read more

We stopped in for a drink. I had the River Trip from Allagash. They have a bunch of board games plus an original Nintendo. We grabbed Yahtzee while hanging out. They had a nice selection of games to choose from. read more

I'd dream about this steak toast every night. Chill vibe with nice drinks and food, what else you need??? read more

The Ditty - Steak Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

I love this spot. I probably came here 4 times already. The food isn't good at all and the most disappointing item were the fries. They couldve at least made the fries crunchy and not so nasty soggy. Anyways, the reason I go is because of the music. The crowd is very diverse and fun. Everyone minding their business, having a great time and little bit of dancing involved. read more

The food man... it needs such a revamp. It's their main advertisement and the food completely sucks. The avocado toast is prepackaged guac on these three little slices of old baguette. The shashuka smells nasty. I walked in and it was empty. Avoid read more

I was here for brunch. Solid 4 for the food (they were delicious!). One negative is they served too small (for me). My chicken and waffle sandwich doesn't come with anything (like fries) so it gets expensive if you want extra especially if you like to drink mimosa or bloody mary. I would like to go back but only after they change their food portion. Nevertheless, great addition in Ditmars! read more

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This was the worst but I mean worst experience. A couple had to "do each other aka fuck" on the restroom? Beyond pathetic.. The bouncer of the night actually allow these two adults to have sex in a public restroom of the venue. Beyond me, I thought this place was better than this. The rest of the night was rough.. but I did the best of it.. after all not a fan. read more

Fun place to spend time with friends. Great back patio, great cocktails, great music and a nice vibe. We didn't eat the day we went in, but the food I saw them bring out looked really good. read more

A group of us had a birthday party there this past weekend and the staff were so friendly and helpful! Thank you for making it a great celebration! read more

Cool place cool vibes. Came here on a Saturday with a few friends and was able to get a spot at the bar. They have kombrewcha on tap which is really good. Very gingery. read more

The east side of Ditmars Boulevard boasts an embarrassment of riches when it comes to quality casual eateries and watering holes (hell, at this point in time, I would venture as far as to say that Ditmars has supplanted 30th Avenue as being the better stretch of real estate, with respect to the kinds of superior nosh-eries and imbibe-eries at each ones disposal. The Ditty just so happens to be another feather in the proverbial cap of Ditmars Boulevard's rogues gallery of hip/fun/worth-your-while establishments to pay a visit to if you're in need of a bite to eat (or if you need to imbibe on an aperitif to wash away the woes of the preceding day). I paid a visit to this pot (+1) in order to avail myself of the fried chicken they have listed on the menu; after going through the entire Lenten season without any fried food (at least while not on vacation), it was high time that myself and my dining companion (who also gave up the stuff) rewarded ourselves with some tasty fried up poultry bits. I was quite happy with the offering of chicken here; it's a relatively sizable portion, and while not accompanied with any sides, the chicken makes for a hearty meal by itself (you could also opt to split the chicken with someone else, or split a side of fries or something... your call). The chicken was de-boned and well seasoned; though the dipping sauces that come with the chick'n do a good job of providing a jolt of additional flavor, I had no problems eating the stuff as it came. While I had no intentions of drinking on this day either... I had a couple of libations (an old fashioned and a Tanqueray and tonic). Both were quite stiff and well made, and I felt a nice friendly buzz in spite of all the chicken in my belly. And just for the hell of it, the place has a working NES, replete with some classic titles such as Super Mario and Duck Hunt (the latter of which certainly would make for some amusing bar room betting). Have a few drinks and watch your ability to operate a video game console deteriorate right before your eyes; it makes for a good (albeit, humbling) experience. read more

The Ditty - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

I have been going to The Ditty since I moved to the area. It's still one of my favorite bars because of the good music, the games, and the overall atmosphere. I decided to throw myself a birthday party in the back room and I could not be happier with my decision. From the beginning, Tanya was extremely patient and very helpful throughout the entire planning process. I had many questions and she never made me feel like a nuisance and was always happy to offer her help. The day of the party, they allowed me to decorate the room as I wanted and play my own music. Everything I asked for appeared with no hesitation and I cannot explain how much easier this made everything. The food was outstanding and the drinks were always flowing. Shawn was very attentive to all of my guests and also went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. All my guests had a great time and were super impressed by the venue. Highly, highly recommend considering an event here. read more

So happy I picked The Ditty to celebrate my husbands birthday last night. The service, atmosphere,drinks and food were amazing. Thank you to the management and staff for making it a memorable night! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Jared (and I think his name is Matt?) are the best behind the bar and the late night food til 4am CONSISTENTLY rocks my socks off. Job well done there and us industry people so are grateful. I would try to improve the cocktail game a bit to grab some of the market there, but otherwise, always a hit. read more

Very cool spot. Typical Astoria type bar with good beers and a nice cocktail list. Drinks are a little pricey, but not so far off from what's in the area. They have a good selection of bar type food. I tried the pretzel with beer cheese and it was really tasty! They also have games so you can hang out, drink and play board games for a while. They few times I've come have been for before dinner drinks, so I'm looking forward to coming back and spending some more time here, especially when the back patio is open! read more

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This was the worst bar I have ever experienced in New York City. My friend wanted water and one of the bartenders denied her. When she tried to express her concerns to another bartender, they all ganged up on her. We then had to leave because it was getting ridiculous. She just wanted water and my friend got yelled at for being in the way. As a city, we have to do better and be kinder to one another. This is a misogynist establishment. They can't even offer women water. Do not go here unless you are already drunk. Better yet, don't go here at all because even if you're drunk, the bartenders will just get into arguments with you. So disappointing. What has Astoria come to? read more

It was Martin Luther King day So after I did laund-ray We went to the Dit-tay For food, drinks and games, haay. That was a ditty about the Ditty. But you'd probably rather read about the food, drinks and ambience here than a stupid poem about what I did with my time last Monday. Which is fair. As other reviews have mentioned, both the drink and food menu here are small and seem to have been carefully curated. I didn't expect for it to happen, but I was actually a bigger fan of the food than the cocktails. The fried chicken (buttermilk marinated with rosemary chili honey) was amazing, especially the sauce, and it was a pretty good amount of food for the $13. I tried two cocktails: the Head Hancho (tequila, mescal, and some type of chili syrup?) and the Game Time Gimlet (gin, grapefruit, lime). The hancho was pretty good - I love a good mescal cocktail and the addition of the chili was a nice touch, if not exactly groundbreaking mixology. The gimlet wasn't much to my liking - too much sour citrus. But at $9 each, I really cannot complain. We sat at a table near the door on a particularly cold night, and it was pretty drafty. The Ditty should get one of those extra door things--you know what I'm talking about. I didn't explore the place otherwise but it looked pretty small, but cute. I don't like adding concluding sentences in my Yelp reviews, so I might stop doing it. read more

This is my go to bar when I'm in the area. I keep coming back for the delicious cocktails and ambiance. I always feel welcomed and attended to when I'm here- bartenders are very friendly and are ready to provide drink recommendations if needed. I also like that there's a game selection (not sure if they still have this due to covid) but either way, I have many good memories of this place. read more

Definitely go during their brunch sessions. They offer unlimited selections of cocktails. I had their mimosas and they were fantastic. The best part was the food. I got their chicken and waffles and it was delicious. I don't know if it was my chicken specifically or the restaurants choice but I had the chicken thigh instead of the typical breast. I think that was a good choice because it really magnified the flavor and seasoning of the chicken. The waffles were so fluffy and had the right amount of sweetness to it before applying for the maple syrup. I have yet to try out their cocktails but I'll definitely go back for their brunch specials. The place is also really nice and hip like any other bar in Astoria. They have an old Nintendo console and some board games. read more

Gotta go with a fivey here bro! I reside down the street from this place and had been procrastinating the trip up here for over a month now. Aaaaannnddd.. it was worth the wait. Swung by here on a Sunday evening w/my girlfriend for quick drinks. I ordered the Uptown funk and she went with the head hancho. The uptown was so delectable and unique that I had to credit the bartender Edward for his adroitness behind the bar. He is also a very friendly gentleman. The ambience here was mature and of course hipster - the trend of bars on Ditmars blvd nowadays. Definitely gonna come back here. Highly recommend. read more

The Ditty - The head hancho and world famous "uptown funk"! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Astoria, New York

The Ditty, so many fond memories (and lack there of!!) at this cool local spot. I discovered this place when my friend Matt started bartending here. We'd worked together in a previous restaurant and well, once you find a good bartender you don't want to let them go! Most people I find follow the bartender, and less the bar. But having been a fair few times now, I'll stay loyal to both! I've brought friends here for a low-ish key night as well as my mom after a family reunion. It's a little more north in Astoria (Ditmars) then I am otherwise I'd be there much more often! Drinks: My boy Matt was happy to make samples of a few cocktails when I or my friends have been indecisive. One summer they had The Bee Sting (a graceful tribute to Muhammad Ali) which had Ancho Reyes, Bourbon, Lemon and Honey - So tasty! I've never once been disappointed by their cocktails. The Schoffenhofer Grapefruit Bier is a popular option there as well, a trendy mark on behalf of the Ditty. Food: The Old Bay fries here are bomb, as well as the Chicken & Waffles. Definitely recommend ordering some grub because trust me, you'll need it after being tempted into ordering every specialty cocktail off the menu! Vibes: This place is C-H-I-L-L. There's always good tunes on, and the crowd is super pleasant. They have games available on the shelves, anything from scrabble to Perfection to an old Nintendo 64 at the corner of the bar. Last time I was there two girls sitting next to saw that I was by myself and invited me to join their scrabble game! Doesn't really get chiller than that IMHO. All in All: Definitely recommend. The staff are good people and work hard. Tip well, they earn it. Definitely order some food, it's not fancy grub but boy is it tasty! Will indubitably be returning =) read more