Astoria Healthy Bowls With Smoothies and Salads

Custom hot bowls, salads, and smoothies set the pace at Create on Ditmars Boulevard. This neighborhood kitchen also serves sandwiches and hot plates, giving you more than one route through a meal. Start with the format you want, then ask what is available that day.

Before settling on an order, know that Create has no online menu or website. Call ahead to check the current selection rather than building a plan around a dish you cannot confirm. A quick conversation with the team can narrow the choice between a salad, a hot bowl, or something from the sandwich selection.

The freshness draws praise from diners, and the staff earns friendly mentions. Prices run higher, though, and bowl portions can vary, with some diners reporting smaller servings. Keep those tradeoffs in mind when choosing between a bowl, a sandwich, and a hot plate. Ask about the portion before you order.