RESTAURANTS
BEST CHEF
ALBERT TROPICAL REVIVAL
RESTAURANT
12 40 Clintonville Street, Whitestone
347-502-1802
Chef Albert Teekasingh has been serving
up delicious Caribbean food right here in
Queens since 2016. He is the chef and owner
of Tropical Revival Restaurant and Catering.
The restaurant 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. Come in
to Tropical Revival for delicious food and great
service from the best chef in Queens.
BEST CHINESE
RESTAURANT
DRAGON EXPRESS CHINESE
RESTAURANT
4236 235th St, Little Neck
718-428-5500
In the mood for great takeout? Give Dragon
Express in Flushing a call for some of the
finest Chinese food you’ll find in Queens.
BEST COFFEE SHOP
COFFEED
3718 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 is 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 charityminded
local business.
BEST COFFEE SHOP
SWEETLEAF
10-93 Jackson Ave, Long Island City
(917) 832-6726 – sweetleafcoffee.com
Come in to Sweetleaf for the best coffee shop
experience in the borough! The shop opened
their first location in 2008 in an old building
featuring original tin ceilings and walls dating
back to the late 1800s. It also has a record
room in the back where customers can look
through hundreds of vinyls and play whatever
they like, from classical to rock music.
Sweetleaf has two locations in Long Island
City and one in Brooklyn. They are known
for their coffee that they roast themselves,
experimenting with technology to create the
perfect drink every time. Making Sweetleaf
coffee is both an art and a science. Come in
to try some for yourself, and stick around to
enjoy their unique atmosphere.
BEST COFFEE SHOP FOR
GETTING WORK DONE
COFFEED
MULTIPLE QUEENS LOCATIONS
(718)-606-1299 – www.coffeednyc.com
COFFEED is a New York City-based, locallysourced,
charity-minded café and specialty
coffee company. Our mission is to provide
superior products at competitive prices, while
keeping charitable giving at the forefront of all
we do. We 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, Queens. Each COFFEED
location donates a significant percentage (up
to 10%) of its gross revenue to worthy local
charities. We are driven to become one of the
most charitable companies in the world and
one of the most profitable as well.
BEST CUSTOMER
SERVICE
TROPICAL REVIVAL RESTAURANT &
CATERING
12-40 Clintonville St., Whitestone
(917) 563-7879
Albert Teekasingh is the owner and chef of
Tropical Revival Restaurant & Catering, a
Caribbean taste experience in Whitestone.
When he opened in October 2016, his goal
was simple – provide the freshness, taste and
sensational experience of authentic Caribbean
cuisine at affordable prices. His grandmother
owned a restaurant back home in Guyana, and
his mother supported the family by catering
soccer games and cricket matches. Teekasingh
learned the unique art of merging food tastes
from both of these remarkable women. This
invaluable knowledge allows him to not only
offer his homeland’s cooking style but lead to
his best customer service!
BEST DELICATESSEN/
JEWISH DELI
BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN, BAYSIDE
211-37 26th Ave., Bayside
(718) 229-2367 – www.bensdeli.net
The best Jewish deli has a location right here
in Queens! Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen has been
serving up the best cold cuts for more than 42
years. They have seven locations, most in the
New York area, including one in Bayside and
their historic location in Manhattan where Lou
G. Siegel’s used to be on W. 38th Street. Ben’s
Deli is perfect for grabbing a quick bite to eat
or hosting your next big get together. The party
room at their Bayside location can fit up to 80
people. Ben’s Deli offers takeout and catering in
addition to their dine in food. Ben’s is a family
business committed to their heritage. They
serve only the best certified kosher fresh food in
their clean, family-friendly restaurants.
BEST DINER
ATLANTIC DINER
1116 Atlantic Ave, South Richmond Hill
(718) 478 2420 – www.atlanticdinerny.com
Are you looking for a great meal at a low price?
Come down to a clean, newly renovated diner
that offers you all your favorite dishes. Guests
love their delicious breakfast, lunch, and
dinner options that are prepared by a chef with
30 years of experience in international cuisine!
Unlike other diners, they are open 24/7!
BEST DINNER DEAL
LOCAL POUR HOUSE
21311 41st ave, Bayside
718-224-7687
Local Pour House is a Bayside favorite,
somewhere you can always go to get a
delicious, affordable meal. With 30 beers on
tap and their chef’s own take on classic bar
food, there is something there for everyone.
They have more than 20 TVs to watch sports
and events with music and drink specials
every night of the week. Local Pour House is
known for their great customer service. Their
bartenders go above and beyond to make sure
everyone feels welcome from the moment they
walk in the door until they leave. Their friendly
owners are often at the establishment, and the
staff is ready and willing to accomodate their
customers so everyone has a great experience.
BEST FAMILY STYLE
RESTAURANT
MANETTA’S RISTORANTE
10-76 Jackson Ave., Long Island City
(718) 786-6171 – www.manettaslic.com
Manetta’s Ristorante opened in 1992 and
was founded by Phyllis and Mario Manetta.
The Manetta’s came to New York City from
Pignataro Interamna, a small town outside
of Rome. With Phyllis’ lifelong passion for
cooking and Mario’s years of experience in
construction, it seemed almost inevitable
that this couple would open a restaurant. The
establishment was built entirely by Mario and
his sons, while the divine flavors were crafted
by Phyllis in the kitchen.
BEST FRENCH
RESTAURANT
APERITIF BISTRO BAYSIDE
213-41 39th Ave, Bayside, NY 11361
718-215-6470 – www.aperitifbayside.com
It’s a little taste of Europe in Bayside. Aperitif
Bistro Bayside is hands down the best French
restaurant in the borough. Serving up brunch,
lunch and dinner with, of course, a hearty
selection of wines and spirits, Aperitif truly
stands out amongst many other restaurants
in the borough, and at a price that won’t send
you running for the door. Its menu boasts an
impressive variety of traditional dishes with a
little international spin, such as the well-loved
sesame crusted tuna or pistachio crusted rack
of lamb. With other menu items like a fanfavorite
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French onion soup, mussels and even
classic salads, Aperitif truly offers something
for everyone.
BEST FUSION
HOT GINGER JAPANESE ASIAN FUSION
73-32 Bell Blvd, Oakland Gardens
718-468-1889 – www.hotgingerasianfusion.com
Hot Ginger is cooking up the best fusion food
in the borough! Their Japanese Asian fusion
is modern and delicious and all of their dishes
are plated beautifully. Hot Ginger serves
lunch, dinner and drinks as well as take out,
delivery and catering. They are known for
their great customer service. Their staff is
friendly, well trained and ready and willing to
help customers with any questions they may
have. Customers say they feel welcome when
they come in for a meal. Hot Ginger also has
a nice atmosphere and great lunch specials
every day. Whether you are looking for
coconut curry soup or to try a new sushi roll,
Hot Ginger is the best place for fusion food in
Queens.
BEST GERMAN
RESTAURANT
ZUM STAMMTISCH
69-46 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale
718-386-3014 – zumstammtisch.com
Popular local German restaurant Zum
Stammtisch was founded in November of
1972 by John Lehner and two other partners.
Before immigrating to the United States in
the 1950’s John Lehner was a coppersmith in
Freising, Bavaria Germany. His father had a
small bar/restaurant in town and it was always
John’s dream to open his own German Bar/
Restaurant. Over the years, Zum Stammtisch
has gained much recognition, being featured
on numerous television shows and written
about in various food magazines and articles.
BEST GLUTEN-FREE
AREPAS CAFÉ
33-07 36th Ave., Astoria
718-937-3835
Come to Arepas Cafe in Astoria for delicious
Venezuelan food that is gluten free! Arepas
uses corn flour so that even those with gluten
intolerance can enjoy their tasty, authentic
dishes. The cafe is a great place to hang out
with friends and meet new people. They pride
themselves in creating a community where
every person is valued. Their staff is friendly
and ready to help their customers have a great
experience at their restaurant. Arepas has
eat in and take out food available for lunch
and dinner. They also offer delivery through
GrubHub, Seamless and DoorDash. Come to
Arepas Cafe for the best gluten free food in the
borough.
BEST GREEK
RESTAURANT
KALAMAKI GR
29-06 172nd St, Flushing, NY 11358
(718) 939-1616 – www.kalamakigr.com
A number of Queens residents will go as
far as to claim this Flushing restaurant’s
gyros are even better than the real deal from
Greece. Kalamaki GR, at home on 172nd
Street since 2014, describes itself as a simple,
contemporary eatery serving up traditional
Greek specialties, many with a twist. With
everything made fresh daily, this fan-favorite
Greek restaurant serves up everything from
skewers to beef and chicken bifteki, kebabs
and donner to hummus and salads and
spanakopita, among other Grecian delicacies
(all of which you can also get delivered or
catered). Its customer service is also top notch,
according to loyal patrons, making it the clear
cut winner for best Greek restaurant in the
borough.
BEST HEALTHY EATERY
JUICE FOR LIFE
271-11 Union Tpke, New Hyde Park
718-343-2200 –
www.juiceforlife.biz/Juice_For_Life
Juice for Life is the best healthy eatery in
Queens, and now they have two locations
in the borough. Both the Bayside and New
Hyde Park locations are committed to helping
people live healthier lives. They serve only the
freshest and tastiest juices, wraps, rice bowls,
smoothies, coffee, salads, soups and desserts.
All of their food is made to order with their
original recipes, and they offer ketogenic,
paleo, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free
options. They have eat in, carry out, delivery
and catering. Juice for Life never uses MSG,
microwaves, added fats, harmful additives
or preservatives. Come to Juice for Life for
delicious food without the guilt. You’re sure to
leave happier and healthier!
BEST INDIAN
RESTAURANT
KURRY QULTURE
3605 30th Ave, Astoria
718-674-1212 – kurryqulture.com
Enjoy a blend of Indian and local produce at
the best Indian restaurant in Queens. Kurry
Qulture is a seasonal restaurant that serves up
authentic dishes that line up perfectly with the
weather outside. They cook much of their food
in a tandoor oven or clay oven, a traditional
staple in household kitchens across the Indian
subcontinent. This gives their bread and
meat a distinct flavor and helps contribute to
the overall authentic experience. Customers
love the warm, cozy atmosphere, perfect for
an intimate dinner or a social event. Kurry
Qulture has a full service bar and offers dine
in, delivery and catering. The staff is friendly
and known for their great customer service.
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