RESTAURANTS
BEST BREAKFAST
JACKSON HOLE DINER
35-01 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 281-0330–www.jacksonholeburgers.com
Looking for the best breakfast in Queens?
Head over to Jackson Hole Diner in Bayside.
It’s part of a family-owned and operated group
of restaurants that began in 1972. They serve
a wide variety of delicious breakfast dishes
all day long as well as Tex-Mex dishes and
entree style salads. Jackson Hole is known
for their seven ounce burgers. They have 50
specialty style burgers and chicken sandwiches
to choose from as well as vegetarian options.
There is something for everyone at Jackson
Hole. Their five locations are in Bayside
and Jackson Heights in Queens, Murray
Hill and the Upper East Side in Manhattan
and Englewood, New Jersey. They also offer
catering for parties and events of all sizes.
BEST BRUNCH
VETRO BY RUSSO’S ON THE BAY
164-49 Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach
(718) 843-8387–www.vetronyc.com
Take “Sunday Funday” with family or friends
to a new level with brunch at Vetro by Russo’s
on the Bay. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy a
three-course, family style meal in a European
table setting with fan favorites like eggs
benedict, mini bagels, country ham, chicken
meatballs and seafood salad. Complete
your meal with some of their freshly baked
sweets. This multi-course meal also includes a
complimentary beverage selection of mimosa,
bloody mary of coffee. A unique brunch
experience awaits you at Vetro’s. Make your
brunch reservation today!
BEST CAJUN
RESTAURANT
BOURBON STREET
40-12 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 224-2200–www.bourbonstreetny.com
This New Orleans-themed bar really knows its
stuff. Not only does it do its drinks well, but
the French Quarter-inspired watering hole and
eatery on Bell Boulevard also wears the crown
for best Cajun restaurant in the borough. Open
for lunch and dinner, Bourbon Street boasts
an impressive menu chock full of favorites like
the Bourbon Street Wings (available in either
buffalo, BBQ, teriyaki, ginger soy or triple
garlic) and the Blackened Bleu Cheese Bacon
Stuffed Burger (nine ounces of blackened
angus burger, cooked to order, stuffed with
bleu cheese and bacon and topped with crispy
fried onions). With a menu that mouthwatering,
it’s no surprise Bourbon Street is
number one.
BEST CATERING HALL
GOTTSCHEER HALL
657 Fairview Ave, Ridgewood
(718) 366-3030–www.gottscheerhall.com
Gottscheer Hall is a place for good food,
good cheer and good friends! The veteran
catering hall has served Queens since 1924,
combining quality fare and top notch service
with an old world charm. Gottscheer is the
perfect venue for your next special occasion;
their extravagant ballroom features twelve
chandeliers, plush carpeting, a large dance
floor, a stage for live entertainment and
mirrored walls that add a touch of class.
Their outstanding chefs take great pride in
their cooking, able to prepare a variety of
regional and ethnic cuisines using the freshest
ingredients. No matter the scale of your next
event, Gottscheer offers reasonable rates and
is able to accommodate any budget. Contact
them to start planning your next big bash!
BEST CHAIN
RESTAURANT
PANERA BREAD
3801 35th Ave, Long Island City
(718) 937-4740–www.panerabread.com
Experience food as it should be at Panera Bread.
Since opening in 1980, Panera has grown from
a small cookie shop in Boston to a nation-wide
chain with more than 2300 locations throughout
the United States and Canada. The healthconscious
eatery is dedicated to serving clean
food — meaning no artificial preservatives,
sweeteners, flavors and no colors from artificial
sources. Their meals are sourced from animals
that are raised humanely, sustainably and
without the use of antibiotics. From tasty
sandwiches and nourishing grain bowls to hearty
soups and nutritious salads, there’s a tasty meal
waiting for everyone. And, of course, no trip is
complete without a freshly-baked pastry! Stop
into Panera bread for food you can truly feel
good about!
BEST CHEF
ALBERT TEEKASINGH–TROPICAL
REVIVAL CATERING
1240 Clintonville St, Whitestone
(347) 502-1802
Chef Albert Teekasingh has been serving up
delicious Caribbean food right here in Queens
since 2016. Formerly the chef and owner of
Tropical Revival Restaurant and current owner
of Tropical Revival Catering, his food features
the amazing taste of the Caribbean as well
as a rotating menu that showcases the chef’s
talent with various types of cuisine. There
is always something new to try at Tropical
Revival. Chef Albert’s goal is to provide the
freshness, taste and sensational experience
of authentic Caribbean cuisine at affordable
prices, and he has done just that. Customers
love Chef Albert’s tasty, unique dishes and his
welcoming personality. Try Tropical Revival
for delicious food and great service from the
best chef in Queens.
BEST CHINESE
RESTAURANT
LITTLE DUMPLING
252-20 Northern Blvd, Little Neck
(718) 225-1178–www.littledumplingny.com
Little Dumpling makes the best dumplings
you’ll find in Queens! The portions at Little
Dumpling are large, the food is well seasoned
and the meals are affordable. The Little
Dumpling restaurant has roots in 19th Century
China when a travelling cook began serving
traditional Chinese meals out of a popular
garden. The Little Dumpling specialty is
a dumpling soup, which features delicate
wrappers and flavorful broth and meats. Little
Dumpling is an outstanding establishment and
they serve what are easily the best dumplings
in Queens.
BEST COFFEE SHOP (TIE)
COFFEED
37-18 Northern Blvd, Long Island City
(718) 606-1299–www.coffeednyc.com
COFFEED’s flagship location is more than
your ordinary coffee shop. The 3,000 square
foot space has tons of seating, a full-service
café, a roasting facility, a bar with local
beers and wines and the Brooklyn Grange’s
acre-sized rooftop farm where much of their
produce is grown, making it an obvious choice
for the best coffee shop in Queens. The large
space is perfect for events of all kinds for
groups of all sizes. They also experiment with
different coffee beans and new technology at
their flagship location. COFFEED has 12 total
locations, more than half of which are right
here in Queens. They are known for their great
locally sourced coffee and for being a charity
minded local business.
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BEST COFFEE SHOP (TIE)
DUNKIN’ DONUTS–BAYSIDE
40-08 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 224-7013–www.dunkindonuts.com
Sometimes it’s the classics that make a lasting
impression. Dunkin’ Donuts of Bayside
racked up your votes for “Best Coffee Shop”
in the borough. First opened in Quincy,
Massachusetts in 1950, Dunkin’ Donuts
currently sells 52 varieties of donuts and more
than a dozen coffee beverages as well as an
array of bagels, breakfast sandwiches and
other baked goods in more than 11,300 shops
worldwide. The world’s leading baked goods
and coffee chain, Dunkin’ Donuts currently
serves more than three million customers a day.
BEST COFFEE SHOP FOR
GETTING WORK DONE
COFFEED
37-18 Northern Blvd, Long Island City
(718) 606-1299–www.coffeednyc.com
COFFEED is a New York City-based, locallysourced,
charity-minded café and specialty
coffee company. Their mission is to provide
superior products at competitive prices while
keeping charitable giving at the forefront of
all they do. They roast our own coffee, bake
our own pastries, and through our partnership
with the Brooklyn Grange, source much of
our produce from the acre-sized roof of our
flagship location in Long Island City. Each
COFFEED location donates a significant
percentage (up to 10%) of its gross revenue
to worthy local charities. They are driven to
become one of the most charitable companies
in the world and one of the most profitable
as well.
BEST CUSTOMER
SERVICE
RUSSO’S ON THE BAY
162-45 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach
(718) 843-5055–www.russosonthebay.com
Superior customer service is what sets Russo’s
On the Bay apart from other event venues!
When you entrust your wedding or another
event to them, they will treat you like family
and personalize every detail! With both indoor
Ballrooms and a beautiful waterfront outdoor
venue, Russo’s On the Bay provides you with
options to make your event exactly what you
want. Attention to detail and a passion for
“impeccable service” are this venue’s core
values. So, join the Russo family for your
next event, and leave it to the professionals at
Russo’s on the Bay to elevate your experience
from memorable to unforgettable!
BEST DELICATESSEN/
JEWISH DELI
BENATERI’S ITALIAN GOURMET
DELI & CATERING
129-21 14th Ave, College Point
(718) 445-9240–www.benateriscaters.com
You would never know how good a sandwich
can be until you try one at Benateri’s Italian
Gourmet Deli & Catering in College Point.
Benateri’s is the typical New York City success
story of a kid who had a dream and made it
come true. Ben started working at a deli in
Astoria at the age of 12 and the rest is history.
Since 2002, Benateri’s has prided themselves
in offering the best quality and service and
their staff is the best you’ll find on this side
of Queens. They understand their customers
and love to put a smile on their faces (and
their tummy’s) with their dishes. If you need
any more proof of their success, look at their
long lines (typical of any high quality NYC
establishment).
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