5 Best Family-Friendly Cafes in Sunnyside, New York NY
Updated 11 October 2026 · 5 cafes in Sunnyside, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list ranks five cafes in Sunnyside, New York, that Google tags as family friendly. Five qualifying businesses were considered, and they are ordered by Google rating, weighted by review count. Each entry shows the Google category, price range, hours, address and listed features, along with what reviewers say about food, coffee and service. Some places sit in neighboring Long Island City, and their addresses are shown as listed. The list helps families and casual visitors choose a spot for breakfast, lunch or a quick coffee.
#1
Empire Shop NYC
★ 4.8 (364 Google reviews)Sandwich shop$10–20 per person
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Empire Shop NYC is a sandwich shop at 47-10 39th Place, Sunnyside, rated 4.8 from 364 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $10 to $20. Its listing includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, counter service, catering, a drive-through, outdoor seating and dessert. Hours run from 7 am into the evening on weekdays and from 8 am on Saturday, with shorter Sunday hours. Reviewers mention catering for a graduation party, fresh sandwiches and falafel wraps, fresh juice, a spotless space and friendly staff.
Best for: Catering and quick sandwiches
- Address
- 47-10 39th Pl, Sunnyside, NY 11104, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–8:30 pm; Mon 7 am–9 pm; Sat 8 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–4 pm; Thu 7 am–9 pm; Tue 7 am–9 pm; Wed 7 am–9 pm
#2
The Spot Cafe
★ 4.6 (138 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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The Spot Cafe is a cafe at 43-24 43rd Avenue, Sunnyside, rated 4.6 from 138 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $10 to $20. Its listing includes dine-in, takeaway, delivery, kerbside pickup, vegetarian and healthy options, and late-night food. It is open from 7 am to 9 pm most days. Reviewers mention burgers with sweet potato fries and onion rings, a large lunch order handled well, and attentive staff. Some say the burger quality had slipped and that an egg and cheese cost more than expected.
Best for: Burgers, fries and takeaway
- Address
- 43-24 43rd Ave, Sunnyside, NY 11104, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–9 pm; Mon 7 am–9 pm; Sat 7 am–9 pm; Sun 8 am–9 pm; Thu 7 am–9 pm; Tue 7 am–9 pm; Wed 7 am–9 pm
#3
Pueblo Querido Coffee Roasters Café de Colombia
★ 4.5 (240 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Pueblo Querido Coffee Roasters Café de Colombia is a coffee shop at 29-47 Northern Boulevard, Long Island City, rated 4.5 from 240 Google reviews, with a price range of $1 to $10. Its listing includes wi-fi, a quiet and cozy setting, family friendly seating and good conditions for working on a laptop. Hours start at 6:30 am on weekdays and close around 3 or 4 pm. Reviewers mention Colombian eats, a ham and egg croissant, freshly squeezed orange juice, gluten-free options and a spacious room near Queens Plaza station.
Best for: Colombian breakfast and laptop work
- Address
- 29-47 Northern Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–4 pm; Mon 6:30 am–3 pm; Sat 7:30 am–4 pm; Sun 8 am–4 pm; Thu 6:30 am–4 pm; Tue 6:30 am–3 pm; Wed 6:30 am–3 pm
#4
Brookside Market Cafe & Bistro
★ 4.4 (350 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Brookside Market Cafe & Bistro is a restaurant at 43-15 Queens Boulevard, Sunnyside, rated 4.4 from 350 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $10 to $20. It works as a cafe during the day and a bistro in the evening, with hours to 11 pm on most days. Its listing includes outdoor seating, wine, cocktails, beer, vegan and vegetarian options, and wheelchair-accessible seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a coconut lavender latte, breakfast sandwiches that some find small, a steak dinner and a happy hour before 7 pm.
Best for: Day cafe and evening bistro
- Address
- 43-15 Queens Blvd, Sunnyside, NY 11104, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–11 pm; Mon 7 am–5 pm; Sat 7 am–11 pm; Sun 7 am–11 pm; Thu 7 am–11 pm; Tue 7 am–5 pm; Wed 7 am–11 pm
#5
Sloth Brew Coffee Co.
★ 4.4 (35 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Sloth Brew Coffee Co. is a coffee shop at 46-04 Skillman Avenue, Long Island City, rated 4.4 from 35 Google reviews, with a price range of $1 to $10. It is open on weekdays from 7:30 am to 5 pm and on Sunday until 4 pm. Its listing includes dine-in, takeaway, good for kids, dogs allowed, a bar on site and gender-neutral toilets. Reviewers mention pour-overs and drip brews with several brewing methods on display, a friendly team, and a cappuccino or cold brew that some found weak or poorly made.
Best for: Pour-over coffee and dog-friendly seating
- Address
- 46-04 Skillman Ave, Long Island City, NY 11104, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–5 pm; Mon 7:30 am–5 pm; Sat 7:30 am–5 pm; Sun 7:30 am–4 pm; Thu 7:30 am–5 pm; Tue 7:30 am–5 pm; Wed 7:30 am–5 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 cafes in Sunnyside, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Family friendly”, then by rating. 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 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Empire Shop NYC takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Pueblo Querido Coffee Roasters Café de Colombia 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?
Empire Shop NYC ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 364 reviews. The Spot Cafe is second at 4.6 from 138 reviews.
Which cafes in Sunnyside, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Brookside Market Cafe & Bistro, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Empire Shop NYC $10–20; The Spot Cafe $10–20; Pueblo Querido Coffee Roasters Café de Colombia $1–10; Brookside Market Cafe & Bistro $10–20; Sloth Brew Coffee Co. $1–10.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Empire Shop NYC.
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