Coffee, Bougatsa and Banh Mi in Astoria Cafes

Four Astoria cafes pair espresso with Greek cheese pies, maple pecan buns, quiet writing tables and Vietnamese iced coffee.

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Corner Spot
4.5 (185)
Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 20:00
22-80 Steinway Street

Specialty coffee meets Greek inspired bakes near Ditmars, from cheese pies and bougatsa to apple strudels and cheese filled croissants. Breakfast bagels, salads and burgers stretch a visit into a full meal.

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Elysian Cafe
4.9 (165)
Mon – Fri, 06:30 – 17:00; Sat – Sun, 07:30 – 17:00
25-31 31st St

An indoor olive tree and high ceilings shape this quiet cafe on 31st Street. Iced matcha lattes and cappuccinos sit beside bougatsa, maple pecan buns and spinach pie, with ample outlets for laptops.

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Nook Coffee
4.4 (57)
Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 20:30
33-10 31st Ave

Bright and hushed, this small cafe keeps its menu simple with cortados and a selection of pastries. No background music plays, which makes the room a calm pick for writers.

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Birch Built
4.9 (52)
Mon, Wed – Fri, 07:00 – 16:00; Sat, 08:00 – 17:00; Sun, 09:00 – 15:00
30-08 37th St

Set in the former Cafe Sparrow space, this compact cafe pours Vietnamese iced coffee and Ube Vietnamese coffee. Homemade pho, banh mi, meatball subs and board games encourage a longer stay.

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