Guidebook for Astoria
Food Scene
Los Portales
25-08 BroadwayReally great and authentic tacos! Inexpensive and quick!
Great place to take in house smoked meats, moonshine based drinks with seasonal whiskey and beer selection! If they have the fried, thick cut bacon - Go for it!
67 locals recommend
The Strand Smokehouse
25-27 BroadwayGreat place to take in house smoked meats, moonshine based drinks with seasonal whiskey and beer selection! If they have the fried, thick cut bacon - Go for it!
Snag any coffee beverage you could want! It's a sweet little neighborhood coffee spot! Limited food menu, but they do carry some snacks and pastries.
8 locals recommend
Caffino
29-18 Crescent StSnag any coffee beverage you could want! It's a sweet little neighborhood coffee spot! Limited food menu, but they do carry some snacks and pastries.
Check out the Van Dammer pizza! Hands down my favorite pizza! It's even better then next day cold: http://www.milkflowernyc.com/dinner/
They feature seasonal menu items, pasta made in-house and serve only beer and wine. Beware! There can be a wait, so put your name in and head to Diamond Dog for a drink :)
53 locals recommend
Milkflower
34-12 31st AveCheck out the Van Dammer pizza! Hands down my favorite pizza! It's even better then next day cold: http://www.milkflowernyc.com/dinner/
They feature seasonal menu items, pasta made in-house and serve only beer and wine. Beware! There can be a wait, so put your name in and head to Diamond Dog for a drink :)
Bakeway NYC
2521 BroadwayDelicious home baked treats and coffee
The best baked goods. Must try the croissants and black and white cookies!
14 locals recommend
Leli's Bakery & Pastry Shop
3514 30th AveThe best baked goods. Must try the croissants and black and white cookies!
Shopping
Pick up some Queens-themed souvenirs, cute clothes and/or accessories! There is a clothing shop with a sister-home store next door.
44 locals recommend
Lockwood
32-15 33rd StPick up some Queens-themed souvenirs, cute clothes and/or accessories! There is a clothing shop with a sister-home store next door.
Drinks & Nightlife
No food, only booze :)
Great spot for classic cocktails, mezcal selection and rotating beer menu!
15 locals recommend
Diamond Dogs
34-04 31st AveNo food, only booze :)
Great spot for classic cocktails, mezcal selection and rotating beer menu!
Beer garden featuring live music! Great spot during warmer months to grab a beer, hang at a picnic table with classic beer garden fair! Outdoor space is limited in the area, so this communal gathering space attracts everyone from young professionals to families with young kids.
224 locals recommend
Bohemian Hall
29-19 24th AvenueBeer garden featuring live music! Great spot during warmer months to grab a beer, hang at a picnic table with classic beer garden fair! Outdoor space is limited in the area, so this communal gathering space attracts everyone from young professionals to families with young kids.
Essentials
City Fresh Market
518 32nd StOpen 24/7 and easily accessible from our apartment!
Trade Fair
30-08 30th AveInternational grocery store
Family Market
2915 BroadwayAsian/mostly Japanese grocery store
Euro Market
30-42 31st StInternational/Greek grocery store close to our apartment
Getting Around
Grab the NQ from this stop to head into the city or further out into Queens
41 locals recommend
Broadway
BroadwayGrab the NQ from this stop to head into the city or further out into Queens
Parks & Nature
Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon BlvdSculpture park just a few minutes walk!
Its full of open grounds, sweeping views of Manhattan, Olympic size pool, and playgrounds. Take a long walk, a picnic, or sit and people watch!
424 locals recommend
Astoria Park
19 19th StIts full of open grounds, sweeping views of Manhattan, Olympic size pool, and playgrounds. Take a long walk, a picnic, or sit and people watch!