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Fatty's Cafe in New York is a two star Cuban restaurant. This restaurant is situated in the Queens neighborhood. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features brunch. This place is open late.
5.0 of 5 stars.
BY FAR my FAVORITE place to eat in Astoria. When I used to live there I would go to Fatty's all the time... From the Chavorayo to the Cubanno -- and my deep, deep love for the newish Contraband...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOW,This places burgers are amazing. I've been here twice so I have tried 2 of them and will be back to try more. First burger I had was some sort of spicy burger cant remember the name. Cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I "likeded it".I've seen, known, wondered, and considered this place for years. Interesting menu, eclectic Americana with some sprinkled Latino favorites. Tostones were crispy, garlicky, crunchy....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The waitress here was not that friendly, but the food was fine and it's pretty with the windows open.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister kept telling me about this place awhile ago and we finally checked it out (and have been back a few times). I would say this is a hidden-gem in Astoria for those who do not live near Ditmars...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ground chorizo and ground pork fused together and skillfully and ever so delicately placed in a bun. Serve this with fries and you have a fantastic burger with the perfect amount of spice.Very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little space in Astoria with a nice outdoor space during the summer. When I went they had the walls full of paintings of naked guys with their bits at eye level which wasn't exactly something I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A certain Yelper has been raving recently about a certain $26 burger and has got me started on a burger obsession that is quite frankly, unlike me as far as food obsessions go, because it has...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Monday and I was surprised at how crowded it was for what is usually an "off" night. There was a party there for an art opening so that took up a good chunk of the room, but the back...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sub-par food. Decent beer list. Good atmosphere.I've eaten at Fatty's twice -- brunch and dinner -- and the food is supermarket take-out quality. There's no excuse for any restaurant in Astoria, a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best place for locals to grab some food and a good drink. The staff is always nice and the vibe is really chill.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a little hole in the wall, but good food. Fine service, it's a cute little place, go there in the summer for the outdoor seating. It's usually pretty quiet. I think me and my boyfriend...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fatty's was a good, solid neighborhood place. The empanadas were fantastic. I was excited to see that they had Three Philosophers beer on the menu. They have an outside (not open at the moment)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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My friend and I always go to Fatty's for Sunday brunch. Last week, however, we had a horrible experience and will never return. We were told we would be seated in 10 minutes and after a half hour if waiting...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped on a weeknight looking for a place near by my apartment. Whenever I walk by on the weekends they are always busy.The burgers that I heard so much about were good but not nearly meeting the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This seems to be the perfect neighborhood bar. Stopped in for a quick $5 beer and a sandwich with a couple of friends. The service was efficient and friendly, the atmosphere was cozy, and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live in Astoria but can't say that I'm really a fan of food in Astoria because there are just so many "hits" in Manhattan. Fatty's Cafe is making me want to try out more restaurants in the hood.I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated food backed by mediocre service at an unsatisfying price. What once was a shinning star in Astoria is now an unpleasant afterthought. A scene that really isn't with service that is never...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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I live just a few blocks away from Fatty's and have been there several times--it's always a treat. The wait staff is always friendly, and the food is always great. They have a great brunch on the weekends and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place. Very cute and chill interior, lots of specials. We had burgers and fish and chips, both were very tasty. I can't wait to try out some of the many specials. We need more of these in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fatty's is awesome. I've been for the brunch and regular menu. Personally, I prefer the regular menu, but both are good. My favorite is the chili, it's listed as an appetizer, but it's always enough...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta love Fatty's! The cheese empanadas are excellent. So is the jalapeno turkey burger.Used to only take cash, but now they take cards.Quirky decor with blue sky-painted everything, but I can...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been going here forever, so I'm a bit biased. The owners are wonderful, and this place is their baby. It shows. A comfy vibe, laid back, delicious food...I think I have had nearly everything on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The polenta cakes are fantastic, the mofongo is great and the omlettes are pretty good. But the service is spotty and the bill starts adding up when you order more than the one cocktail and cafe con...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here many and the pancakes are great, so is the steak.
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once (today) for brunch, but so far, I really liked it! It's a very cute place with artwork on the walls by local artists (I think). It reminded me of cute little places in New...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fatty's is good, not stellar, but good.I had really incredible service the first time I went, but when I went back the service was horrible.The food is always good, though, and reasonably priced. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason, this is the place I go on dates with my ex-boyfriend. I think Fatty's is the reason we're still friends. The Charity Burger is the best burger I've ever had (and quite possibly the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch Pros: The mofongo, plantains stuffed with ground beef is nothing but yum. Limeaide is the way to go. Atmosphere on a Sunday afternoon was crowded but not overwhelming.Brunch Cons: The bloody...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Ive been here a few times and first let me say that the bartenders are very nice and they make an awesome mojito. the food isnt bad either, though i would go there for drinks first before food. The place is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to try to avoid giving an overly enthusiastic review to a place that wouldn't get one if it were in Manhattan or Brooklyn. Astoria is lacking in cute places, so it's easy to get way too...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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By the look of the reviews on this site it looks like the owner has been consistently giving it a good rating. I can`t see giving this place five stars. The burgers are pretty good, although last time I went...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place will make you fat and happy!
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fatty's still remains one of Astoria's best, bringing comfort Latin food with a healthy twist to an area overwhelmed with Greek and Italian eateries. There have been a lot of changes here as of late,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Astoria is regarded by some to many as beng a wonderful place to live because of the great food. I however hate Greek food...I mean LOATHE it. So it is truly wonderful to have a place like Fatty's in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love everything about Fatty's.The atmosphere is fun,the food is great and the staff is young and hip.The Mojitos are to die for and sitting on the back patio on a hot day is wonderful.I recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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I am so happy that I live basically around the corner from Fatty's. The owner is a great guy who goes out of his way to make the patrons feel right at home. I am an especially big fan of the weekend brunches -...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live around the corner from Fatty's and go there at least 3 times a week. The staff have become some of my closest friends and I take all my visiting friends here for at least one meal. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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The food is consistently excellent, it has a better-than-average beer list (all in bottles, alas), and the mojitos are made with genial enthusiasm rather than resignation. Fatty's is too down-to-earth to run...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fatty's could make me a big ol' fatty too considering the portion size of the chuletas. I know the menu said "pork chops" (as in, plural), but I was not expecting one pork chop to be normal-sized and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When you hear their specials, which include gourmet ingredients and Manhattan prices, you might make the mistake of thinking Fatty's knows good food.Don't be fooled. It took me three times to learn my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fatty's Cafe is one of my favorite neighborhood haunts in Astoria (right next to Crescent and Vine -- next door!). The friendly staff and the festive atmosphere make it easy to settle in and enjoy an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How could I not have reviewed Fatty's yet? I only go for brunch. They have several different flavors of mimosas, including mango. The staff usually goes out of their way to make you comfortable, even...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars for: The Charity Burger!This still might be my favorite little cafe, despite the fact that it is no longer around the corner from my house (I moved, it didn't, it should!).The reason for that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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As an Astoria resident, Fatty's is always a nice option for a meal out - in particular I recommend their Black Bean Dip to start, and then one of their burger options with Sweet Potato Fries. Additionally,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, great brunch. It's a neighborhood staple by now - all my friends love going there. I try to go during the day instead of at night, because the lighting at night really annoys me -...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really can't find anything wrong with this place! It's off the beaten path, service is friendly and the food is delicious! There's a nice outdoor space out back too, the perfect spot to sip a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great treasure in Astoria. We love to come here and order the salmon burgers which are served steaming hot on your plate along with a side of greens. My boyfriend loves the charity burger; a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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Fatty's gives large portions, particularly of the salad greens and side orders, but the food was not spectacular. The burgers and sandwiches are fairly tasteless and the burger was surprisingly gristly, so to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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This is definitely one of my favorites in Astoria. I come here with friends and family all the time, and have never been disappointed. The prices are great and the food is amazing: try the steak mixed grill....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice, casual spot for brunch on a Sunday morning... The menu's short, but I find that refreshing when most other breakfast/brunch menus have 5,001 items on them and it's impossible to choose. Plus, a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect! Nice chill atmosphere. I had the Cuban Sandwich. It was delectable. Spicy, but not too spicy. Yum. Cash only.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Totaly off the beaten path is a place we are sure you'll return to whenever you need to get away. Fatty's is the cheapest getaway in the city, great food, cocktails, atmosphere..."Fatty's Cafe was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the environment is nice. the brunch is okay. not a favourite. the food isn't that bad but not somewhere i would go given a choice. i like it because it's close.one note- they use bustelo to make their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Down to earth neighborhood bar with outdoor seating, a decent menu, lots of liquor and a pretty good selection of beer. I wouldn't travel out of my way to come here but since it's right around the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Outdoor Garden is open! All right, now that you know, please don't overwhelm the poor staff, steal all of the tables, okay? Fatty's is run by a couple that seems really nice. When a table next to me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fatty's stands out in Astoria as the only place of its kind. Their menu (which rotates sometimes) is awesome and for some reason I'm never hesitant to try something I've never eaten before whilst at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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Fatty's is the Best place! the food is great, the drinks are strong and the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place has really great food and a really great atmosphere. The menu selection is probably the best I've seen up and down Ditmars as far as dark greens, good burgers, and beer selection goes....
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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Fatty's is fun for brunch and dinner in the Ditmars area of Astoria. Drinks are killer here, though the tab can get high if you hang around too long. The establishment is cash only however, so bring some money...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Fatty's since it opened and it was just Ferdnando & Sue (they're not married but have been together forever) behind the bar and waiting on tables. It's now hard to find a spot for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great burgers and amazing mojitos (that they will make with vodka if you are like me and hate rum). im glad its doing so well but i long for the days when we did not have to wait for a table...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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If you want to leave your house keys so that your house guests can pick them up while you are at work, Fatty's is the place. Fatty's is more than a restaurant, Fatty's is a living room for your family. Fatty's...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fatty's offers delicious fresh and healthy options for those of you who are in the mood for some lighter fare as well as a full bar, and an outdoor patio so you can hang out all night with friends in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fatty's is a stand-out in Astoria. Not a diner, not a Greek cafe, not a takeout place. It's a really cool, fun and funky place to eat out that won;t cost you an arm and a leg and is full of just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
God I love this place! There is a cool, dark atmosphere and awesome food. I can't get enough of the Chofan, a rice and veggie dish. They also have excellent burgers. Although this is a Queens joint...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for brunch. Their eggless eggs benedict (cornbread pancakes filled with mozarella) are to die for, and they offer several flavors of mimosas.
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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Fatty's is a great restaurant! The staff is really friendly. My fiancee loves the salmon burger, which is made fresh everyday, while I am partial to the fabulous skirt steak. They change the the artwork in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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I actually went to Fatty's recently and they were not sooo friendly. They were absolutely obnoxious and not welcoming to me and my guests. I will definitely think twice about where I take my out-of-town guests...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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Fattys is easily one of the best restaurants in NYC. The food is incredible - I'm very particular to their brunch specials - and ther ambience is always cool. The staff are very friendly and attentive. During...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I used to live in this neighborhood, my friends always wanted to go to brunch at Fatty's on the weekend. If you do get dragged to this place, I have a few suggestions: 1) eat a big meal at home...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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That's what the very cute Irish waiter told me last time I was there. And he could quite possibly be right. They're soo good. The food is amazing, too. Go for brunch - it's the best value on the menu.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fatty's is great for Astoria because it adds a bit of a creative, artsy Williamsburg vibe to a neighborhood otherwise lacking in that type of flavor. They serve wonderful mango mimosas and spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2005
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My boyfriend and I went here for dinner on Saturday evening. There was only one other couple inside, but there seemed to be a lot of people sitting outside somewhere...the food was very good and average...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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A friend and I recently went to Fatty's Cafe for an early dinner based on the review in Time Out New York. Even though there was a Christening that had reserved the restaurant, the waiter told us we could sit...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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The food is fabulous, the service is great, and its a great value! If you're in or around Astoria Saturday or Sunday late morning, then stop in for brunch. The polenta corn cakes and pancake omlette are...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2005
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A really cozy place, where you can either come with friends or your a loved one. Good food, great and friendly service. Great value for your money. Astoria should have more of these.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2005
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Fatty's is great for Astoria because it adds a bit of a creative, artsy Williamsburg vibe to a neighborhood otherwise lacking in that type of flavor. They serve wonderful mango mimosas and spicy chipotle...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2005
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Highly recommended for their great food at very reasonable prices. Cute atmosphere and the staff is great. Now has outdoor seating in the back!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2004
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i really want to like this cafe since it brings a welcomed alternative to tavernas in astoria. the atmosphere is cozy, the service is helpful & inviting plus you can almost always get a seat. the problem is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2004
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a touch of cuba in queens...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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"overpriced"...
nymag.com - user review
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a cozy corner canteen inspired by the neighborhood's abiding cafe culture and its conspicuous lack of a decent mojito...
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