Glass Cases of Cakes and Tarts in Astoria

Step into this Astoria mainstay and a curved glass case runs the length of the room. Slices stand in tight rows, strawberry cheesecake beside chocolate mousse, tiramisu, and cream filled napoleons. Whole cakes wait on the shelves above, some finished with fresh berries, others dusted in cocoa. Around the corner sit trays of black and white cookies, cupcakes, fruit tarts, and golden pies. The counter holds a 4.7 rating across more than 1,300 reviews, a number Astoria earns one slice at a time. Order a coffee, point at whatever catches your eye, and take a window seat while the line moves behind you. It sits on 30th Avenue, an unhurried stop for a weekday treat or a boxed dozen to carry home.