Queens Cafes & Sweet Stops for Rainy Days
Take the slower option in Queens: a Flushing cafe, Taiwanese desserts in Bayside, Guatemalan baking on Jamaica Avenue and coconut lattes back in Flushing. Pick one neighborhood stop for a rainy-day break rather than treating these as a short walking loop.
Beans & Malt
4.3 (185)
Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 22:00
41-02 162nd St
Designed for settling in, this cozy Flushing cafe pairs work-friendly standing desks with satisfying breakfast platters.
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Meet Fresh
4.0 (157)
Mon – Tue, 15:00 – 22:00;
Wed – Thu, 13:00 – 22:00;
Fri – Sat, 13:00 – 22:30;
Sun, 13:00 – 21:30
213-11 Northern Blvd
This Bayside spot serves traditional Taiwanese treats, from herbal grass jelly to massive plates of mango shaved ice.
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Chapines Bakery
4.6 (28)
Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 22:00
169-05 Jamaica Ave
The scent of fresh Guatemalan sweet bread fills this tidy Queens bakery, loved for its comforting, house-made chili rellenos.
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67 Tea House
5.0 (13)
Mon – Wed, Sun, 07:30 – 21:00;
Thu, 07:30 – 22:00;
Fri, 08:00 – 22:00;
Sat, 08:00 – 21:00
41-94 Bowne St
This cozy Flushing shop pairs fresh, not-too-sweet coconut lattes with warm Hong Kong-style bubble waffles.
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