5 Best Cafes in Astoria, New York NY
Updated 05 October 2026 · 35 cafes in Astoria, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list is for anyone in Astoria who wants a good coffee shop or cafe. Each one is ranked from Google ratings weighted by how many people left a review, so a high score from many reviewers counts for more. We considered 35 qualifying businesses. Hours, amenities and comments below come from the Google listings and the reviews posted there.
#1
Balancero
★ 5 (742 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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A coffee shop at 30-95 37th St, open daily from 7 am to 4 pm, with a listed price range of $1 to 10. Google lists outdoor seating, vegan and vegetarian options, and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Reviewers mention a very good matcha, spinach feta pastry, chocolate croissant and mini doughnuts, friendly staff and strong coffee. One reviewer notes it can get packed.
Best for: Coffee and pastries on weekday mornings
- Address
- 30-95 37th St, Astoria, NY 11103, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–4 pm
#2
Sunshine Cafe
★ 4.9 (724 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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A coffee shop at 21-76 21st St, open Friday to Wednesday from 6:30 am to 8 pm and until 10 pm on Thursday. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating. Reviewers mention homemade food, including a vegan lentil soup, almond, pistachio and date pastries, an orange coconut cake and fresh green juices. Reviewers also describe the welcome as warm.
Best for: Homemade soups, pastries and green juice
- Address
- 21-76 21st St, Astoria, NY 11105, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–8 pm; Mon 6:30 am–8 pm; Sat 6:30 am–8 pm; Sun 6:30 am–8 pm; Thu 6:30 am–10 pm; Tue 6:30 am–8 pm; Wed 6:30 am–8 pm
#3
Amadeus Coffee
★ 5 (160 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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A cafe at 30-41 31st St, open 7 am to 5 pm on weekdays and until 8 pm on weekends, with a listed price range of $10 to 20. Google lists outdoor seating, delivery, brunch, a quiet setting and being good for working on a laptop. Reviewers mention a halal menu, fluffy pancakes, lattes and a breakfast wrap. One delivery order disappointed a reviewer.
Best for: Quiet brunch and laptop work
- Address
- 30-41 31st St, Long Island City, NY 11102, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–5 pm; Mon 7 am–5 pm; Sat 7 am–8 pm; Sun 7 am–8 pm; Thu 7 am–5 pm; Tue 7 am–5 pm; Wed 7 am–5 pm
#4
Moka & Co
★ 4.7 (1,591 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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A coffee shop at 28-54 Steinway St, open until 11 pm most nights and until 12 am on Friday and Saturday. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a cozy, large interior with space to lounge or study, and drinks such as the pistachio latte, Dubai latte and Turkish coffee. One reviewer wished for background music and reported a fruit tart that was swapped.
Best for: Late-evening lattes and spacious seating
- Address
- 28-54 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–12 am; Mon 7 am–11 pm; Sat 8 am–12 am; Sun 8 am–11 pm; Thu 7 am–11 pm; Tue 7 am–11 pm; Wed 7 am–11 pm
#5
Ostro Cafe Astoria
★ 4.9 (202 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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A coffee shop at 30-65 Steinway St, open from 8 am to 8 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 8 pm on weekends. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Reviewers mention strong lattes, avocado toast, a chicken pesto wrap, mint lemonade and a calm, plant-filled room with dim lighting. They also mention fast Wi-Fi and plenty of outlets.
Best for: Working remotely over coffee and lunch
- Address
- 30-65 Steinway St, Long Island City, NY 11103, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–8 pm; Mon 8 am–8 pm; Sat 9 am–8 pm; Sun 9 am–8 pm; Thu 8 am–8 pm; Tue 8 am–8 pm; Wed 8 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 35 cafes in Astoria, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 05 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Sunshine Cafe opens at 6:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Balancero ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 742 reviews. Sunshine Cafe is second at 4.9 from 724 reviews.
Which cafes in Astoria, New York NY are open late?
Moka & Co stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Balancero $1–10; Amadeus Coffee $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Balancero and Amadeus Coffee.
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