TAP Brazilian Café

For those navigating a gluten-free diet, this Astoria spot offers rare peace of mind with a fully gluten-free menu centered on Brazilian classics. The kitchen puts a creative spin on traditional snacks, notably transforming chewy, cheesy pão de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread) into flattened panini sandwiches filled with avocado and eggs, alongside savory steak tapioca sandwiches. Inside, the space is intimate and relaxed, holding just a few small tables and a lounge couch. Outside, shaded umbrella seating provides a dog- and cyclist-friendly setup that doubles as a prime neighborhood people-watching perch.