I concur with most of the evaluations. Stopped in totally on a whim while exploring the neighborhood while on a pure four day food trip. Wanted to see if it's true, that it's hard to find a bad empanada. The result? What I picked up that came with a small container of green hot sauce was quite fine, and I suppose if you're going to serve them anywhere near the #7 train you'd better be on your game because there are a lot of great choices there. I didn't find the inside to be particularly inviting and service was curt and made one feel like they'd imposed on the person that waited on me. Oh well. Still, not a bad choice for the area. read more

Local bakery in Jackson Heights, serving both Asian style desserts and Spanish Pan (breads). They even sell empanadas which were very tasty (yes, I ordered the cheese one). Not too greasy and very crisp. Situated on a corner of the block, they have a fairly large dining area considering it's a bakery. Can easily seat 20. But the menu is where it gets interesting. Their prices seem to be very reasonable and the place is home-y. They serve breakfast all day, talking eggs and bacon people! They even sell burgers and Spanish Rice dishes. I didn't get to try any hot food (except the empanada) as it was a Saturday afternoon around 3pm. Just stopped in for drinks and snack food. My family and I tried the croissant (very doughy not flaky which I didn't care for), the Oreo cupcake (yummy), pan Con Queso (cheesy bread which was great), and bought a Napoleon (to go, was for someone else). A lot of the cakes on display looked great but I didn't shop for that. There were lots to choose from and I'm eyeing the flan on my next visit. The tables were clean and the staff were friendly. Nice local spot. read more

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The person who answered the phone is rude and rushing you for your order. She hung up on me before letting me finish. Went to pick up the food and the cashier had a nasty attitude and rude face the whole time. Didn't even talk once and when I finished paying, she just placed the money on the counter and walked away. There was only one other customer sitting down eating so it wasn't like she was in a rush to attend other customers. Also, when I checked my food at home, my order was wrong. I got french fries instead of homefries. Horrible service! read more

I was so surprised to see a Vanilla Cafe while walking down the street here, that I just had to stop in and order a bubble tea. The staff here is definitely not used to customers ordering this drink, because they did not even know the price and were tripping over themselves trying to remember how to make it. The tea was not all that bad, but you could definitely tell that it was not made by someone with experience. Maybe this is just a place to come for coffee... I almost gave it three stars just because it is the only bubble tea in the area, but then changed my mind. read more

Going in for the first time and trying the breakfast cant complain it was good . However what surprise me was that you had a limited of 30minutes to be in the restaurant. which I'm like really so pretty much what you trying to say that if I order something and it take long I have to speed to eat with a limited time. That kinda make me think twice if I should go to eat or not either way they have their reason. Regardless the food is good read more

Vanilla Cafe - Good breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corona, New York

*5th Stop on Jeff O's 2010 Roosevelt Avenue Food Crawl* The muggy heat ultimately became too much. Sweaty and delirious, we began seeking out places with air conditioning for intermittent respites. Vanilla Cafe was one such place that ultimately made for a nice stop. They claim to have the best iced coffee in town ($1.75) and offer a delicious selection of bubble teas and fresh fruit frappes, but I ultimately differed. One clear standout on the menu caught my eye: Ovaltine. I ordered up a small cup ($1.50) with sugar and was pleased with the result. A taste I had not encountered since early childhood was now before me. This was so delightful. Whimsical and reminiscing was I. Recommend. read more

Vanilla Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corona, New York

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I'm on the fifth-leg of an outdoor taco crawl in 90-degrees-hot-&-oh-so-humid weather... I pretend to grocery-shop (in an air-conditioned supermarket) while I wait for my friends to finish their meals outdoors. Then we reluctantly moved on (away from the AC!), but we catch glimpses of some signs (Hawaiian Ice, Smoothieessss!). It was an indoor cafe with AC, we were sold!. The Strawberry smoothie they serve here is very good. It's sweet, creamy, and the ice crystals melt as they flow down your throat. A smoothie of this nature has unnatural powers, and rejuvenating qualities. After I finished my smoothie, I trudged onwards with our taco crawl, and I ate, and I ate, and I... Rejuvenation! Thank you Vanilla Cafe. read more

I was really debating about whether or not to give Vanilla Cafe 3 or 4 stars...I decided on 3 simply because I think they had a bigger selection of stuff and because sometimes customer service is a bit...lacking - with how long you need to wait to order even if the place is kind of empty. The ice coffee here is FANTASTIC. It's cheap ($1.75 I think) for a nice-sized cup and it's delicious and actually ice brewed unlike some places. The baked goods look fresh and I'm pretty sure they do all the baking on the premises. The only baked good I've had is a "Milky Bun" think which was interesting and their Colombian cake which is amazingly moist, delicious, not too sweet and really authentic as far as my childhood experiences so...tastes just like the homemade Colombian cake served by practically everyone at the Colombian Independence Festival that takes place annually in Corona Park. Not a bad place overall, could have the potential for so much more though... read more

Since the day they opened, I have came here. Workers hardly know English, Food takes forever to come. For the price, it only makes sense to have the same quality of food and service. Food is decent but its worth ordering from a different cafe. read more

You're better off with coffee or juices but nothing from the grill. I came to eat a quick bite but ended up hating my choice . I rather a Manhattan price of a bacon egg and cheese than a burned bacon egg and cheese with 1 half strip of bacon and light egg on it for $7. Never again !!! read more

Vanilla Cafe - Bacon egg and cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corona, New York

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I came in for a strawberry smoothie. Call it a pregnancy craving for sweet things. It was alright. It was extremely sweet and at the same time cold and relaxing. It was a medley of blended ice, real strawberries, tons of sugar and maybe milk? I think I will come back and try the Chinese pastries or the sausage roll. There is plenty of seating and also tons of tasty hot options to try. read more

I was here for the first time and last time. I bought ice cream for the child. good price and big balls. This situation disappointed me service. When they gave me one napkin. I asked for a second. I received only one piece! The third time the clerk sent me to a co-worker and from me sent with nothing. My kid was dirty but they don't see problem. Never back . read more

I had great velvet cup cake here and the food was good. I only spent less than 10 mins waiting, and this place has a calm Colombian vibe. They don't accept credit cards so that was a no bueno. Other than that, I'd say check this place out if you're passing by but not as a planned place to eat, if you know what I mean. read more

Vanilla Cafe - Had it to go. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Corona, New York

JUST MADE MY YELP ACCOUNT AND DECIDED TO MAKE Reviews on all that I have been to! This place was okay, it was clean an everything and good coffee. Except that they once served me with much attitude and I did not like that! Made me not enjoy my coffee! But there are newer people than I last remembered. Overall the place is good. read more

Too awful for words. It took me almost 30minutes to get a burrito plate, and the beef was inedible. Just bad beef on top of yellow rice and black beans. No sauces, only flavor was bad. read more

The oreo and dulce de leche mousses here used to be very good, but for some reason the quality of their mousses has diminished. Prices of the pastries are decent and there's moderate seating available as well. Even though the mousses are not what they used to be, I'll give this place an extra star because they have a wide variety of menu items, including both Asian and South American dessert options. I've found service here to be polite and quick for the most part. read more

CLEAN, NEAT & DELICIOUS! Know you need to pay attention to when you food is ready cause they make little effort to let you know to grab it off the counter but it's amazing nonetheless! Great spot for the neighborhood and when I'm in it I will hit this place up! read more

Really nice option in the middle of Jackson Height for a quick bit to eat. They brew very very delicious coffee that are strong & tastefully in their dimensions. They also have an amazing Colombian cake that just falls apart in your hands and in your mouth - so tender and sweet and delicious. All in all, a very diversity and convenient place to get a bite. read more

The cakes are amazing the Cake maker is very friendly and profesional I loved. I will order more cakes in the future and I recommend this place to everybody how us looking for professional beautiful and good price cakes . read more

Very good coffee! The pan de queso are very good (not the best) but it will do with coffee in the morning. The empanadas are just ok, could be better. If you're hungry for breakfast, get the egg/bacon/cheese on a bagel (hits the spot each time). For sometime lighter, get the toasted sesame seed bagel with cream cheese. Even better than Dunkin, the bagels...hot and crusty. Great place to sit for a bit, have a coffee and read the paper, meet a friend, or I bring my daughter, nice and relaxing. They have Latino morning tv show. If you want a quick lumch or dinner, order the fish sandwich w/fries and salad, and the hamburger. The iced coffee hits the spot. Have to try iced latte and other drinks. We needed this café in the neighborhood, otherwise I have to walk to Dunkin on 89st. read more

Came in for the first time today and it will definitely be the last. First, the person at the counter was clearly too preoccupied or uninterested to properly take down the order. In my opinion it was a simple order. It's not that difficult to make a bacon, egg and cheese and a egg and cheese. The first sandwich had no bacon. There was literally one piece of bacon for a whole sandwich and the egg and cheese was merely an egg because adding cheese proved to be such a difficult task . To top it all off, when we approached the cooks regarding the mixup, they refused to add bacon claiming there were 2 strips, which still seemed ridiculous to me for a whole roll and then attempted to add a cold piece of cheese to the other sandwich. So much for great customer service. read more