FOOD
BEST CHOCOLATIER
AIGNER CHOCOLATES
103-02 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY
11375
(718) 544-1850 – www.aignerchocolates.com
Who needs a factory-made box of chocolates
when you can get high-quality, delicious,
handmade sweets for your sweetie at Aigner
Chocolates? The Forest Hills chocolatier was
founded in 1930 and has been making the best
chocolate in Queens ever since. The business
was passed through three generations of the
Aigner family, starting with first generation
immigrants. Using traditional, Austrian
techniques, the store began with just one
employee and one mixing machine. The
business was carried on by the Aigner family
until 2015, when the business was sold to
Mark Libertini and Rachel Kellner. The couple
has continued the rich tradition and has
upheld Aigner Chocolates’ reputation as the
chocolatier in Queens.
BEST CUPCAKES
MARTHA’S COUNTRY BAKERY
36-21 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria
(718) 545-9737 – marthascountrybakery.com
Cupcakes are great treats for any occasion. If
you want to cater a party or just have a snack,
these fresh, homemade cupcakes are the exact
ones you want and what better place to pick up
a dozen or more at Martha’s Country Bakery.
BEST DESSERT
PESSO’S ICES & ICE CREAM
203-20 35th Ave, Bayside – pessosices.com
718-224-9130
You can’t beat a Pesso’s Italian ice or fresh ice
cream on a hot summer day in Queens!
The Pesso family opened their dessert store in
2004, and they’ve been dishing up homemade
ice creams, gelatos and Italian ices ever since.
Boasting over 100 flavors, Pesso’s has been
a long time winner of the Best of the Boro.
Using real, fresh ingredients, Pesso’s offers
the sweetest, most delicious desserts for all
to enjoy. All of Pesso’s desserts are made in
small, highly concentrated batches in house
so the family can put all the care into their
creations as possible. With a happy, friendly
staff and the best desserts in Queens, you can’t
go wrong with Pesso’s.
BEST DONUT
DOUGHNUT PLANT
31-00 47th Ave, Long Island City
646-741-9801 – www.doughnutplant.com
Doughnut Plant prides itself on making
amazing doughnuts from scratch out of the
best ingredients right in the store! Born
out of a small apartment on the East Side
of Manhattan, Doughnut Plant has grown
into a renowned brand and an innovator
in the doughnut industry. Founder Mark
Israel began making doughnuts based on his
grandfather’s recipe, and quickly expanded
to making state of the art doughnuts. Mark
first created a square shaped jelly donut, then
began shaping doughnuts into Christmas trees
or Menorahs, and recently created vegan and
savory doughnuts. Doughnut Plant offers a
wide variety of doughnuts made from the best,
fresh ingredients that shock and awe all who
try them.
BEST DUMPLINGS
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 FALAFEL
PAHAL ZAN KOSHER FALAFEL
10612 Continental Ave., Forest Hills
(718) 304-0336
Ask not what you can do for your country.
Ask what’s for lunch. Because that’s what we
in Pahal Zan are really interested in, making
your lunch unforgettable. So why pick us? It’s
simple; we in Pahal Zan have the Middle East
in a pita. Our Middle Eastern cuisine is a pure
pleasure if you are looking for an authentic
experience. After 12 years and countless
satisfied customers we in Pahal Zan are
excited to welcome you as if you were our first
customer. Located on 71 Avenue Forest Hills
underneath the LIRR train station Pahal Zan
is the real pearl of Forest Hills.
BEST FOOD TRUCK
KING SOUVLAKI – ASTORIA
31st St & 31st Ave, Astoria
917-416-1189 –kingsouvlakiofastoria.com
Food trucks are important in the big city.
With all the competition all over the area,
King Souvlaki-Astoria stands out. Since its
inception in 1979, they have served the best
authentic Greek Style Street Food in Astoria
on the corner of 31 Street and 31 Avenue, for
three generations.
BEST FOOD VENDOR
BUTCHER BAR
37-10 30th Ave, Astoria
(718) 606-8140–www.butcherbar.com
What makes Butcher Bar such a fantastic food
vendor is its trusted name and great dishes.
They serve grass-fed meat and barbecued
organic chicken.
BEST FRIED CHICKEN
QUEENS COMFORT
40-09 30th Avenue, Astoria
718-728-2350 – www.queenscomfort.com
Queens Comfort was founded in 2011 with the
goal of bringing no holds barred comfort food
to Astoria, Queens. It was only a matter of
time before our walk-ins became regulars, and
our regulars became family. As much as we
pride ourselves on our original recipes, as part
of our fluid dinner and brunch menus, we feel
the friendliness of our staff and the homely
ambiance of the dining room have been just as
special for the wonderful folks who’ve joined
us for a meal. In short, it’s a place for “punk
rockers” “wu tang killa bees” “working class”
family and fun.
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BEST BUTCHER
Mario's Meat & Gourmet Deli
75-53 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village, NY
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