Guidebook for Queens

Ari And Irin
Ari And Irin
Guidebook for Queens

Food Scene

This cozy neighborhood wine bar also has a fabulous brunch.
55 locals recommend
Julia's Beer and Wine Bar
818 Woodward Ave
55 locals recommend
This cozy neighborhood wine bar also has a fabulous brunch.
Scene-y spot to grab a coffee on your way in or out of the L train.
460 locals recommend
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham Ave
460 locals recommend
Scene-y spot to grab a coffee on your way in or out of the L train.
Out of all the amazing taquerias in town, this is our favorite. Also, margaritas!
18 locals recommend
Taqueria Kermes
66-36 Fresh Pond Rd
18 locals recommend
Out of all the amazing taquerias in town, this is our favorite. Also, margaritas!
Charming place for a breakfast sandwich.
66 locals recommend
Norma's Corner Shoppe
59-02 Catalpa Ave
66 locals recommend
Charming place for a breakfast sandwich.
The absolute best pastries in town. Fresh baked.
17 locals recommend
Buttah
377 Onderdonk Ave
17 locals recommend
The absolute best pastries in town. Fresh baked.
Where to buy fresh bread. (Skip the pastries.)
7 locals recommend
Grimaldi Bakery Corporation
21-01 Menahan St
7 locals recommend
Where to buy fresh bread. (Skip the pastries.)

Parks & Nature

This little park just around the corner from us offers a lovely mix of friendly people — and the best place in our neighborhood to watch the sunset over the Manhattan skyline.
25 locals recommend
Grover Cleveland Playground
Grandview Avenue
25 locals recommend
This little park just around the corner from us offers a lovely mix of friendly people — and the best place in our neighborhood to watch the sunset over the Manhattan skyline.

Shopping

More than a bookstore, this lefty-artsy cafe/secondhand books spot is great for people watching, hanging out, reading the newspaper, etc.
46 locals recommend
Topos Bookstore Cafe
788 Woodward Ave
46 locals recommend
More than a bookstore, this lefty-artsy cafe/secondhand books spot is great for people watching, hanging out, reading the newspaper, etc.
This is where to buy your fancy meat, cheese, sandwich, coffee, olive oil...
70 locals recommend
Foster Sundry
215 Knickerbocker Ave
70 locals recommend
This is where to buy your fancy meat, cheese, sandwich, coffee, olive oil...

Essentials

Pick up the basics here. (Also conveniently on the way to and from the L.)
238 locals recommend
Associated Supermarket
238 locals recommend
Pick up the basics here. (Also conveniently on the way to and from the L.)
The closest pharmacy and drugstore.
65 locals recommend
Rite Aid
583 Grandview Ave
65 locals recommend
The closest pharmacy and drugstore.
Two doors down, a basic market for quick convenience.
M & S Express Deli Grocery
490 Grandview Avenue
Two doors down, a basic market for quick convenience.

Drinks & Nightlife

Neighborhood watering hole.
16 locals recommend
Windjammer Bar
552 Grandview Ave
16 locals recommend
Neighborhood watering hole.

Getting Around

Please note this is the only functioning subway to get to Manhattan due to construction on the M line.
36 locals recommend
DeKalb Av Subway Sta station
36 locals recommend
Please note this is the only functioning subway to get to Manhattan due to construction on the M line.

Arts & Culture

Part gallery, part performance space, part concert hall... this former factory is incredible. Great bar in the back too.
34 locals recommend
Knockdown Center
52-19 Flushing Ave
34 locals recommend
Part gallery, part performance space, part concert hall... this former factory is incredible. Great bar in the back too.