Coffee/Tea Shop
Sweet Leaf Tea & Coffee House in Long Island City
Sweet Leaf ( 48-12 11th Street LIC 917-435-2745 open daily 7am-6pm) is more than a place to get coffee. It’s a place that induces a serene state of mind that is often absent as much as it is fleeting. Walking into this homespun atmosphere one is surrounded by antique coffee presses, hardwood floors and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Astoria Best Cup of Hot Chocolate?
Hot chocolate is one of my favorite things to drink in the winter months. I was on a quest to find a delicious no frills, hot cup of chocolate wholesome goodness… here is what I found and here is what I think is the best cup of hot chocolate (and not so best) in Astoria. Of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )Sago Tea Cafe Flushing New York
Sago Tea Cafe (corner of Main & 39th Avenue. Flushing, NY 10038. Tel: 718-353-2899) is not just a standard teenage hangout. Its trendy atmosphere with multi colored hanging lamps is a great place to gather with friends. You can also stroll up to the take-out window and get tea to-go. Sago offers a large slection of flavored hot and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Marathon Run and Brasil Coffee House in Long Island City
Vernon blvd in LIC was a great place to watch the marathon. It is the heart of LIC and the 14 mile mark- so you can really see some of the best runners at the peak of the race and you don’t have to wake up too early. I was wondering if you could just [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Sugar & Joe Cupcakes in Sunnyside
These days cupcakes are all the rage. No matter how bad the economy gets, people always have some spare change to invest in a buttery cup of sugary goodness. Sugar & Joes (718-472-1070 42-20 Greenpoint ave, Sunnyside 11104) is a little cafe that offers locals top notch baked goods. Straight from the mixing bowl to your table, this [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Manducatis Rustico- Cafe – Pizzeria Long Island City
Manducatis Rustica (46-31,33,35 Vernon Blvd 718-937-1312) better be damn good, as they take up three addresses on the famed Vernon Blvd. There are three parts to this pizza/cafe shop- the kitchen with the giant brick oven, the coffee/dessert shop and the actual dining room. They offer brick oven pizza, though not by the slice, traditional Italian food, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Aubergine Cafe Sunnyside
Aubergine (49-22 Skillman Ave) doesn’t have a kitchen, but serves hot food. Needless to say it’s more favorable to stick to the cheese plates and pastries than to order the hot food at this cute little café.The salads and soups often lack in quality, but that doesn’t mean you can’t eat here. With a variety [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Grind Cafe Sunnyside
Unfortunately Grind (39-24 Queens Blvd) is one coffee house that does not live up to its name. With an appellation like that one would conjure up images of freshly brewed individual cups of java with a rich hearty taste. Instead it was like drinking a cup of day-old Sanka. Hot food tastes more like tv [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )« Previous Entries
