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Map 26. Astoria

Neighborhood Overview

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Despite the influx of young people, Astoria holds onto its diversity tooth and nail, and thank goodness. North Africans on Steinway Street, Greeks and Italians in northern Astoria, Brazilians and Bangladeshis in the south and east, and Croatians, Serbians, Bosnians, Mexicans, Japanese, and so many others (including an expanding LGBT community and seemingly most of New York’s young standup comics) call this neighborhood home.

Astoria is roughly split in two parts. The blocks south of the Grand Central tend to be filled with low-slung, well-appointed apartment buildings, providing tons of decent rentals within 20 minutes from Midtown. 30th Avenue in particular is packed with great restaurants and nightlife. There are more single—and two-family homes on the other side of the Grand Central, which gives that part of Astoria more of a neighborhood feel. Ditmars Boulevard is the main street north of the Grand Central, and its storefronts are filling in as a secondary destination for great restaurants. You’ll find that many retail establishments have branches both north and south of the Grand Central.

Before the subway’s arrival in 1917, Astoria was made up of several small communities, including Ravenswood, Dutch Kills, Steinway, and Old Astoria Village. The folks at The Greater Astoria Historical Society are dedicated to documenting the area’s rich history as a farming and manufacturing center. Among the many ornate neighborhood houses of worship are the Astoria Center of Israel, founded in 1925 and recently added to the National and State Registers of Historic Places, and Saint Demetrios Cathedral, spiritual center of the Greek Orthodox community.

With its reasonable rents and proximity to Manhattan, Astoria, and Western Queens in general, has a thriving arts scene. Movies have been made here since the days of silent films, and the revitalized Kaufman Astoria Studios is the city’s main film and TV studio complex. Just down the street from Kaufman Astoria is the Museum of the Moving Image, which recently underwent a major expansion, resulting in a sleek new building by architect Thomas Leeser. Sculpture buffs should also check out the Noguchi Museum. Just across the street is the Socrates Sculpture Park, located on the East River waterfront, open year-round with rotating contemporary outdoor exhibits plus international film screenings in the summer.

Not many green spaces exist in Astoria, but the neighborhood is blessed with Astoria Park and its massive WPA-era Olympic-sized pool, one of 11 such pools that were opened across the city in 1936. It hosted the Olympic swimming trials that summer for the U.S. swim and diving teams. Although the city no longer allows diving boards in parks, Astoria Park’s diving pool and its intriguing towers are slated to become part of an outdoor venue. The park also has many (underutilized!) tennis courts and a large running track, along with great views of Manhattan and the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge and the Hell Gate Bridge, the approaches for both of which cross through the park. Elsewhere, the vest-pocket Athens Square Park is a nod to Astoria’s Greek roots, and features a mini-amphitheater and a sculpture donated by the mayor of Athens.

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✵ Astoria Center of Israel ✵ 27-35 Crescent St

718-278-2680

Beautiful Louis Pierre Rigal murals grace the sanctuary.

✵ Astoria Park and Pool ✵ 19th St & 23rd Dr

718-626-8621

60 acres of waterfront parkland and an awesome pool.

✵ Athens Square ✵ 30th Ave & 30th St

You’ll love it as much as the kids.

✵ Greater Astoria Historical Society ✵

35-20 Broadway

718-278-0700

Preserving the past and future of Astoria.

✵ Kaufman Astoria Studios ✵ 34-12 36th St

718-392-5600

US’s largest studio outside of LA, and just as historic.

✵ Museum of the Moving Image ✵

36-01 35th Ave

718-777-6888

Fantastic interactive film/TV museum, with screenings of classic films.

✵ The Noguchi Museum ✵ 9-01 33rd Rd

718-204-7088

Noguchi’s converted factory studio with representative works and beautiful garden.

✵ Saint Demetrios Cathedral ✵ 30-11 30th Dr

718-728-1718

The main Greek Orthodox church in Astoria.

✵ Socrates Sculpture Park ✵ 32-01 Vernon Blvd

718-956-1819

Cool, gritty sculpture park with events and films.

✵ 60 Beans Coffee & Tea ✵ 36-02 Ditmars Blvd

347-967-3994

Part of the first wave of Astoria’s third-wave coffee shops.

✵ Astoria Coffee ✵ 30-04 30th St

Sleek, friendly café with ecumenical roasting approach.

✵ Egyptian Coffee Shop ✵ 25-09 Steinway St

718-777-5517

Smoke hookah, sip strong coffee, watch Al-Jazeera.

✵ Kinship Coffee Cooperative ✵

30-05 Steinway St

Third-wave-cold-brew-pour-over-latte-hearted loveliness.

✵ OK Cafe ✵ 22-04 33rd St

718-440-8789

Cozy artisanal coffee shop on the way to the train.

✵ Astoria Greenmarket ✵ 31st Ave & 14th St

212-788-7476

Wednesdays, July-Nov, 8 am-3 pm

✵ Albatross Bar ✵ 36-19 24th Ave

718-204-9707

Gay dive bar with a raucous karaoke night

✵ Astor Room ✵ 34-12 36th St

718-255-1947

Mahogany bar in the original Paramount Studio dinner club.

✵ Astoria Brewhouse ✵ 28-50 31st St

718-728-0050

Girly cocktails, manly brews, and a posh patio.

✵ Astoria Craft ✵ 18-01 26th Rd

718-278-4300

Cocktails/above-average beer selection/food on river side of 21st Street.

✵ Astoria Tavern ✵ 33-16 23rd Ave

347-813-4954

Platonic ideal of Astoria Irish bar.

There’s something for everyone, from Irish bars like Cronin & Phelan and the Irish Rover to artisanal cocktails at Sweet Afton to wines by the glass at Crescent & Vine and DiWine. The Queens Kickshaw stays open late serving craft beer and live music and SingleCut has a great taproom. The Sparrow is a go-to north of the Grand Central, and the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden is always a jam-packed summertime favorite.

✵ Avenue Café ✵ 35-27 30th Ave

718-278-6967

Crepes, frappés, good sandwiches, and transplanted Europeans.

✵ Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden ✵

29-19 24th Ave

718-274-4925

Over 100 years old; room for 500 in the garden.

✵ The Bonnie ✵ 29-12 23rd Ave

718-274-2105

Heady cocktail lounge/gastropub from folks behind Sweet Afton.

✵ Brick Café ✵ 30-95 33rd St

718-267-2735

Faux French café with lovely outdoor seating.

✵ Café Bar ✵ 32-90 36th St

718-204-5273

Funky place for coffee or cocktails serving Mediterranean food.

✵ Crescent & Vine ✵ 25-03 Ditmars Blvd

718-204-4774

Lovely little wine bar, with good beers to boot.

✵ Cronin & Phelan ✵ 38-14 Broadway

718-545-8999

Open mic, live music, and karaoke! Irish you’d buy me another ale.

✵ Daly’s Pub ✵ 31-86 31st St

718-606-2561

Another Irish pub, but featuring live music from local artists.

✵ Diamond Dogs ✵ 34-04 31st Ave

929-522-0061

Rotating craft cocktails by way of Bowie.

✵ The Ditty ✵ 35-03 Ditmars Blvd

Good cocktails and beer selection + excellent low-key vibe.

✵ DiWine ✵ 41-15 31st Ave

718-777-1355

Another Astoria wine bar, another bad pun.

✵ Dominie’s ✵ 34-07 30th Ave

Rare Astoria bar without televisions.

✵ Fatty’s Café ✵ 45-17 28th Ave

718-267-7071

Latin-infused grub with nice outdoor option.

✵ Gastroteca ✵ 33-02 34th Ave

718-729-9080

Wine, cocktails, excellent specials.

✵ Gilbey’s ✵ 32-01 Broadway

718-545-8567

The local yokels and cheap brews will have you saying, “Gib me’s another beer.”

✵ Icon ✵ 31-84 33rd St

347-808-7592

Gay bar/lounge with mixed crowd.

✵ Irish Rover ✵ 37-18 28th Ave

718-278-9372

A well-loved hangout with live music, quiz nights, and Irish sports.

✵ Judy & Punch ✵ 34-08 30th Ave

718-626-3101

Friendly mixological spot also featuring many craft beers on tap.

✵ The Let Love Inn ✵ 27-20 23rd Ave

718-777-5683

Good cocktails and no TVs from folks behind Sparrow.

✵ McCann’s Pub & Grill ✵ 36-15 Ditmars Blvd

718-278-2621

Bustling Irish sports bar that attracts the young, the loud, and the thirsty.

✵ Q.E.D. ✵ 27-16 23rd Ave

347-451-3873

Safe space for comedy, crafting, and game nights.

✵ The Quays ✵ 45-02 30th Ave

718-204-8435

Guinness, live music, and about that dart league…

✵ Sekend Sun ✵ 32-11 Broadway

917-832-6414

Smart cocktails from people who own Williamsburg’s ba’sik.

✵ Sissy McGinty’s ✵ 25-67 Steinway St

718-545-4286

Typical Irish pub, nuff’ said.

✵ The Sparrow Tavern ✵ 24-01 29th St

718-606-2260

A hipster outpost from the folks who brought us Tupelo.

✵ Sunswick 35/35 ✵ 35-02 35th St

718-752-0620

Convenient to Museum of the Moving Image; dozens of beers on tap.

✵ Sweet Afton ✵ 30-09 34th St

718-777-2570

Salvaged wood, comfort food, fancy drinks. Sweet.

✵ Winegasm ✵ 31-86 37th St

718-932-3331

We refuse to utter the words “Let’s get a drink at Winegasm.”

✵ Agnanti Meze ✵ 19-06 Ditmars Blvd

718-545-4554 ✵ $$

Wonderful Greek/Cypriot cuisine just across from Astoria Park.

✵ Aliada ✵ 29-19 Broadway

718-932-2240 ✵ $$

Excellent Cypriot with deservedly famous lamb chops.

✵ Artichoke Basille’s Pizza ✵ 22-56 31st St

718-215-8100 ✵ $$

The gut-busting artichoke slice comes to Astoria.

✵ Astor Bake Shop ✵ 12-23 Astoria Blvd

718-606-8439 ✵ $$

Coffee roaster/bakeshop/exposed-brick anomaly in Old Astoria.

✵ The Bao Shoppe ✵ 30-66 Steinway St

718-777-1883 ✵ $$

Chinese buns, on high.

✵ Bareburger ✵ 33-21 31st Ave

718-777-7011 ✵ $$

Organic burgers and sides. Try the elk or bison!

✵ Basil Brick Oven Pizza ✵ 28-17 Astoria Blvd

718-204-1205 ✵ $$

Elegant ingredients and great crust.

✵ Bear ✵ 12-14 31st Ave

917-396-4939 ✵ $$$$

Hep-off-the-boat “New European” on the way to Socrates.

✵ BonChon Chicken ✵ 25-30 Broadway

929-522-0171 ✵ $$

International Korean fried chicken empire’s Astoria location.

✵ Bowery Bay ✵ 19-33 Ditmars Blvd

718-721-1933 ✵ $$$

Eclectic comfort food in former Bistro 33.

✵ BZ Grill ✵ 27-02 Astoria Blvd

718-932-7858 ✵ $$

Fantastic gyros, kebabs, and souvlaki.

✵ Cevabdzinica Sarajevo ✵ 37-18 34th Ave

718-752-9528 ✵ $$

Bosnian diner grub.

✵ Christos Steak House ✵ 41-08 23rd Ave

718-777-8400 ✵ $$$$$

Excellent Greek-inflected steakhouse.

✵ Crave Astoria ✵ 28-55 36th St

718-726-4976 ✵ $$

Greek stoner food that will please the entire family.

✵ De Mole II ✵ 42-20 30th Ave

718-777-1655 ✵ $$$

Fresh Mexican in bistro setting after Sunnyside original.

✵ Djerdan Burek ✵ 34-04 31st Ave

718-721-2694 ✵ $$

Bureks and other Eastern European delights.

✵ Elias Corner ✵ 24-02 31st St

718-932-1510 ✵ $$

No menu, just pick your fish from the counter.

✵ Enthaice ✵ 33-20 31st Ave

718-932-1111 ✵ $$$

Haute-Thai cuisine & cocktails; forgive the word play.

✵ Favela ✵ 33-18 28th Ave

718-545-8250 ✵ $$$

Hearty Brazilian food. Think meat, and piles of it.

✵ Gregory’s 26 Corner Taverna ✵

26-02 23rd Ave

718-777-5511 ✵ $$$

Highly recommended low-key Greek taverna.

✵ HinoMaru Ramen ✵ 33-18 Ditmars Blvd

718-777-0228 ✵ $$

Authenticated ramen shop on Ditmars; “kaedama” gets you more!

✵ Il Bambino ✵ 34-08 31st Ave

718-626-0087 ✵ $

Paninis, tapas, and other light Italian/Mediterranean grub.

✵ JJ’s ✵ 37-05 31st Ave

718-626-8888 ✵ $$

Sushi-French fusion.

✵ Jujube Tree ✵ 35-02 30th Ave

718-545-1888 ✵ $$

Vegan Asian fusion with fun fake meat.

✵ Kabab Café ✵ 25-12 Steinway St

718-728-9858 ✵ $$

Haute Egyptian cooked to order by friendly chef-owner, Ali.

✵ Koliba Restaurant ✵ 31-11 23rd Ave

718-626-0430 ✵ $$$

Nice Czech option north of the Grand Central.

✵ Kondo ✵ 29-13 Broadway

347-617-1236 ✵ $$$$

Japanese that transcends the tempura-California roll industrial complex.

✵ La Rioja ✵ 33-05 Broadway

718-932-0101 ✵ $$

Lots of tapas, plus Spanish groceries in the back.

✵ Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant ✵

22-73 31st St

718-726-8708 ✵ $$

Cheap, reliable, easy-going Mexican joint with generous portions.

Sure, there are plenty of Greek restaurants (Agnanti and Taverna Kyclades are local faves), but why stop there? Visit Vesta for good, cheap Italian food and wine, Djerdan for Bosnia’s best, and Favela for a taste of Rio. Tufino has some of the best pizza in the city, minus the waits. Meanwhile, Queens Comfort hits a pitch-perfect rec room vibe while the tiny Pao & Cha Cha serves up inspired Venezuelan-Asian fusion.

✵ Loukoumi ✵ 45-07 Ditmars Blvd

718-626-3200 ✵ $$$

Excellent Greek taverna off the beaten path down Ditmars.

✵ Maizal Mexican Cuisine & Tequila Bar ✵ 32-07 34th Ave

718-406-9431 ✵ $$$

Fun Mexican with cocktails to match.

✵ Mar’s ✵ 34-21 34th Ave

718-685-2480 ✵ $$$

Oysters + good cocktails.

✵ Max Bratwurst und Bier ✵ 47-02 30th Ave

718-777-1635 ✵ $$

German-style beer hall/sports bar.

✵ MexiBBQ ✵ 37-11 30th Ave

718-626-0333 ✵ $$$

Mexican/BBQ hybrid with four dozen beers on tap.

✵ Milkflower ✵ 34-12 31st Ave

718-204-1300 ✵ $$

Reclaimed wood-fired pizza.

✵ Mojave ✵ 22-36 31st St

718-545-4100 ✵ $$

Fun place for margaritas and nachos

✵ Mokja ✵ 35-19 Broadway

718-721-0654 ✵ $$$

Stylish all-purpose Korean.

✵ Mombar ✵ 25-22 Steinway St

718-726-2356 ✵ $$

Egyptian by Kabab Café Ali’s brother in a beautiful setting.

✵ MP Taverna ✵ 31-29 Ditmars Blvd

718-777-2187 ✵ $$$

Michael Psilakis’ modern take on a traditional Greek taverna.

✵ New York Dog House ✵ 37-06 30th Ave

718-274-3647 ✵ $$

Craft hot dogs and great cocktails.

✵ Nosh Borough ✵ 25-17 Astoria Blvd

347-813-4677 ✵ $$

Inspired smoked-meat-comfort-fusion and “waffle tacos.”

✵ Ornella Trattoria Italiana ✵ 29-17 23rd Ave

718-777-9477 ✵ $$

Inspired experimental Italian trattoria with great pizza.

✵ Ovelia ✵ 34-01 30th Ave

718-721-7217 ✵ $$$

Not your yiayia’s tzatziki, or her brunch.

✵ Pachanga Patterson ✵ 33-17 31st Ave

718-554-0525 ✵ $$$

Haute taqueria from the folks that brought you Vesta.

✵ Pao & Cha Cha ✵ 23-03 Astoria Blvd

646-494-6770 ✵ $$

Rare Chinese-Venezuelan fusion.

✵ Petey’s Burger ✵ 30-17 30th Ave

718-267-6300 ✵ $

It’s like an In-N-Out cover band; fills a need.

✵ The Pomeroy ✵ 36-12 Ditmars Blvd

718-721-1579 ✵ $$$

Haute-fried food with carefully crafted cocktails.

✵ Pye Boat Noodle ✵ 35-13 Broadway

718-685-2329 ✵ $$

Thai beyond the usual pad thai staples.

✵ Queens Comfort ✵ 40-09 30th Ave

718-728-2350 ✵ $$$

Haute comfort cuisine in rec room atmosphere (BYOB a plus!)

✵ The Queens Kickshaw ✵ 40-17 Broadway

718-777-0913 ✵ $$

The hipster trifecta of artisanal coffee, beer and grilled cheese.

✵ Rizzo’s Pizza ✵ 30-13 Steinway St

718-721-9862 ✵ $

Yummy thin-crust square pies.

✵ Sabry’s Seafood ✵ 24-25 Steinway St

718-721-9010 ✵ $$

Great Egyptian seafood.

✵ Sac’s Place ✵ 25-41 Broadway

718-204-5002 ✵ $$

Coal oven pizza brilliance.

✵ San Antonio Bakery II ✵ 36-20 Astoria Blvd

718-777-8733 ✵ $

Get a hot dog Chilean style, with guacamole, tomato, and mayo

✵ Sanford’s ✵ 31-13 Broadway

718-932-9569 ✵ $$

Family diner remodeled and spiffed up by the kids.

✵ Seva Indian Cuisine ✵ 30-07 34th St

718-626-4440 ✵ $$

Go-to Indian in a neighborhood without many South Asian options.

✵ The Shady Lady ✵ 34-19 30th Ave

718-440-9081 ✵ $$$

Inspired and slightly off-key bistro you want to root for.

✵ Snowdonia ✵ 34-55 32nd St

347-730-5783 ✵ $$$

Gastropub open late.

✵ Stamatis ✵ 29-09 23rd Ave

718-932-8596 ✵ $$$

Basic Astoria Greek, octopus and other grilled fish recommended.

✵ SugarFreak ✵ 36-18 30th Ave

718-726-5850 ✵ $$$

Authenticated Lousiana/Cajunesque cuisine on 30th Ave restaurant row.

✵ Taverna Kyclades ✵ 33-07 Ditmars Blvd

718-545-8666 ✵ $$-$$$

Consistent, homey Greek seafood; worth the wait.

✵ Telly’s Taverna ✵ 28-13 23rd Ave

718-728-9056 ✵ $$

Creative specials and bang-up Greek classics.

✵ The Thirsty Koala ✵ 35-12 Ditmars Blvd

718-626-5430 ✵

You may have to Google “eschalot”; not so for “kangaroo.”

✵ Trattoria L’Incontro ✵ 21-76 31st St

718-721-3532 ✵ $$$$$

One of the city’s best Italian restaurants. Seriously.

✵ Tufino Pizzeria ✵ 36-08 Ditmars Blvd

718-278-4800 ✵ $$

Big-boy, big-time Neopolitan from a custom-built oven.

✵ Vesta ✵ 21-02 30th Ave

718-545-5550 ✵ $$$

Italian heaven in Greek haven.

✵ Vite Vinosteria ✵ 31-05 34th St

718-278-8483 ✵ $$$

Great Italian wine and food from Manhattan restaurant veterans.

✵ Watawa ✵ 33-10 Ditmars Blvd

718-545-9596 ✵ $$$

Best-of Ditmars destination sushi.

✵ William Hallett ✵ 36-10 30th Ave

718-269-3443 ✵ $$$$

Equal parts cocktails, food, and ambiance.

✵ Yaar Indian Restaurant ✵ 22-55 31st St

718-721-0205 ✵ $$

Solid Indian cuisine from folks behind Seva.

✵ Zenon Taverna ✵ 34-10 31st Ave

718-956-0133 ✵ $$

Cypriot taverna with some of the best meze in town.

✵ Adega Wine & Spirits ✵ 31-25 Ditmars Blvd

718-545-2525

Nicely curated and well-appointed liquor store.

✵ Artopolis Bakery ✵ 23-18 31st St

718-728-8484

Delicious Greek desserts, especially the baklava pie.

✵ Astoria Bier and Cheese ✵ 34-14 Broadway

718-545-5588

The Craft cheesemonger and beermonger Astoria’s been waiting for.

✵ Astoria Bookshop ✵ 31-29 31st St

718-278-2665

Curated selection and community events.

✵ Astoria Park Wine & Spirits ✵ 28-07 24th Ave

718-606-1142

Curated selection with good prices; convenient to Astoria Park.

✵ Astoria Wine & Spirits ✵ 34-12 Broadway

718-545-9463

New wine store, featuring frequent tastings.

✵ The Bagel House ✵ 38-11 Ditmars Blvd

718-726-1869

Good old-school bagels.

✵ Belief ✵ 24-01 29th St

917-832-6491

Astoria’s only boutique skate shop.

✵ Bike Stop ✵ 37-19 28th Ave

718-278-2453

Bike store on north end of Astoria.

✵ Brass Owl ✵ 36-19 Ditmars Blvd

347-848-0905

Stylish boutique selling shoes, jewelry and gifts.

✵ Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company ✵

35-05 Broadway

718-204-0141

Forgive the geographic confusion and enjoy the wacky cream cheeses.

✵ Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company ✵

35-09 Ditmars Blvd

718-932-8280

The neighborhood’s best bagels.

✵ Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company ✵

36-14 30th Ave

718-777-1121

Also good coffee, fresh OJ, and signature sandwiches.

✵ Buffalo Exchange ✵ 29-16 Ditmars Blvd

718-274-2054

The recycled clothing chain’s first Queens store.

✵ Butcher Bar ✵ 37-08 30th Ave

718-606-8140

Organic, natural butcher with barbecue to eat in or take home.

✵ Cassinelli Food Products, Inc. ✵

31-12 23rd Ave

718-274-4881

All kinds of fresh pasta, but go before 2 pm.

Titan Foods, Parrot Coffee, and EuroMarket offer the best of Europe, and FamilyMarket has everything Japanese, including bento boxes. Astoria Bier and Cheese fills a craft beer and cheese niche. Find that special vintage clothing item at Loveday 31 and reward yourself with sweets from La Guli, Martha’s or Artopolis.

✵ Ditmars Thrift Shop ✵ 31-20 Ditmars Blvd

718-545-2529

Awesome cheap finds for clothing, winter coats, and housewares.

✵ Euro Market ✵ 30-42 31st St

718-545-5569

Best of Eurofoods.

✵ Family Market ✵ 29-15 Broadway

718-956-7925

Japanese convenience store, and resource center for the neighborhood Japanese.

✵ Fresh Start ✵ 29-13 23rd Ave

718-204-7868

Organic/natural market for most of your needs, plus prepared foods.

✵ Grand Wine & Liquor ✵ 30-05 31st St

718-728-2520

One of the best in the borough, crazy international offerings.

✵ HiFi Records & Cafe ✵ 23-19 Steinway St

718-606-1474

Great indie record store and café; browse, listen, and buy.

✵ Inside Astoria ✵ 28-07 Ditmars Blvd

718-956-4000

Chock full of interesting things to buy-frames, jewelry, books, gifts, housewares.

✵ International Meat Market ✵ 36-12 30th Ave

718-626-6656

The Citarella of Astoria.

✵ K&T Quality Meats ✵ 33-14 Ditmars Blvd

718-728-3810

Everyday butcher specializing in Greek & Italian cuts of meat.

✵ La Guli Pastry Shop ✵ 29-15 Ditmars Blvd

718-728-5612

Old-school Italian pastry shop. A neighborhood institution.

✵ Lockwood Shop ✵ 32-15 33rd St

718-626-6030

Lifestyle shop run by Astoria boosters; good events and extras.

✵ Loveday 31 Vintage ✵ 33-06 31st Ave

718-728-4057

Hip new and vintage clothes.

✵ Martha’s Country Bakery ✵

36-21 Ditmars Blvd

718-545-9737

Best pound cake around, and everything else is good too.

✵ Mediterranean Foods ✵ 23-18 31st St

718-721-0221

Great spot for Mediterranean-imported groceries.

✵ New York City Bagel & Coffee House ✵

29-08 23rd Ave

718-728-9500

With a nice emphasis on good coffee drinks.

✵ Omega Wines & Spirits ✵ 23-18 31st St

718-726-0056

Great selection of Greek wines.

✵ Parrot Coffee ✵ 31-12 Ditmars Blvd

718-545-7920

Gourmet European food, mostly Eastern Europe, plus fresh roasted coffee.

✵ Raising Astoria ✵ 26-11 23rd Ave

718-440-9444

One-stop shopping for baby/maternity consignment, classes, and workshops.

✵ Rosario’s Deli ✵ 22-55 31st St

718-728-2920

Italian specialty foods, great sandwiches, and pizza, too.

✵ Rose & Joe’s Italian Bakery ✵ 22-40 31st St

718-721-9422

Fresh cannolis made to order.

✵ Sal, Kris, and Charlie Deli ✵ 33-12 23rd Ave

718-278-9240

They don’t call them the “sandwich kings of Astoria” for nothing.

✵ Silver Age Comics ✵ 22-55 31st St

718-721-9691

Comics.

✵ SingleCut Beersmiths ✵ 19-33 37th St

718-606-0788

Queens’ first brewery in decades; visit tap room for growlers.

✵ Titan Foods ✵ 25-56 31st St

718-626-7771

The Zabar’s of Astoria.

✵ Tony’s Bicycles ✵ 35-01 23rd Ave

718-278-3355

Bike store north of the Grand Central.

✵ Trade Fair ✵ 30-08 30th Ave

718-728-9484

Phenomenal selection of international foods; best Trade Fair around.

✵ Triboro Beverage ✵ 41-08 Astoria Blvd S

718-278-0620

Probably the best beer selection in the city.

✵ United Brothers Fruit Markets ✵

32-24 30th Ave

718-932-9876

Great 24-hour fruit/vegetable market.