
Colombian Soup, Mangú and Pad See Ew in Queens
Four affordable stops a short walk apart in Sunnyside and Woodside, from Colombian soups and café con leche on Queens Boulevard to acai bowls, a six dollar Dominican breakfast plate and Thai noodles with chive cakes.


Chicken soup with rice and cilantro is a daily staple at this family-style Sunnyside spot at 45-07 Queens Blvd, with a hot table of rice, beans, plantains and meats. The seafood soup is only served on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Acai bowls, juices and protein smoothies share the menu with morning coffee and a wide range of gluten-free and vegan breakfast options at this calm cafe at 45-22 43rd Ave, open daily from 8:30 AM to 8 PM.
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Mangú breakfast plates with eggs, salami and fried cheese, plus pernil, chicharrón and pollo guisado, come from this tiny Woodside counter at 47-54 46th St. Seating is very limited, so most people take plates to go. Open 8 AM to 9 PM, closed Sundays.
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Pad see ew with a distinct char, drunken noodles, panang curry and crisp fried chive cakes with tangy soy sauce come plated with care at this stylish cafe at 45-14 48th Ave. Pair them with a creamy Thai iced tea, served daily from 11:30 AM to 10 PM.
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