Very disappointed with my first (and last) visit. The layout and ordering process felt disorganized, and the staff got my order wrong. When I pointed it out, they were rude about it. It was a busy breakfast rush, but that’s not an excuse.
Also, prices are quite high—breakfast sandwiches are actually cheaper in Manhattan and Brooklyn where I usually work.
Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Stephanie E
Love this coffee shop. Perfect location right next to the train station. Service is always ? I always stop here on the days I have class. Family owned Father and daughter very pleasant and friendly. I feel like home every time I go. Keep up the good work. Food is great, coffee even better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crystal
After leaving Lenox Hill Radiology I was looking for somewhere small to get breakfast and I found this place! I was craving a bacon egg & cheese but I decided to get a breakfast platter instead! I was not disappointed at all. The female cashier was sweet and welcoming and the rest of the staff was helpful and polite. I loved my breakfast and the cleanliness of the cafe. I would love to go back and try their Mexican dishes.Love the fact that they don’t just sell American dishes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg & Cheese
Tony Law
Very friendly establishment, great for a quick bite anytime of day and prices are reasonable. Paid $10 for the Pernil with rice and beans. Ingredients tasted fresh but pork seemed boiled more than roasted. Too watery and no roasted texture anywhere to be found and zero skin. Beans didn’t have much flavor but was tender. Ok lunch portion for the area and price but definitely not a stuffed box I’m used to when I’m in the mood for Latin/Dominican. No many options for this cuisine in the walkable vicinity which is the only reason why I do still come here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Tracy DeAngelo
Love this cafe so much!!! I met up with my friends & furiends at this adorable, cozy pet friendly Cafe. We found it on IG and it was a convenient location for all of us from different areas. It did not disappoint! The owner & employees were extremely nice, friendly & so accommodating. They took all the pups photos for their furiend's wall. Loved the decor. All of our food was delicious (great prices). They give water & complimentary dog treats to all pups & if the pups also order a meal (which all of the pups with us did) you get a free cute dog toy. They did not rush us and could not have been nicer. Highly recommended!! We all can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Sandwich, Mushroom Omili, Egg & Cheese
Hamida Shaker
I love this place the food is great and the service is excellent highly recommended ?☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wing Cheng
Tasty and fresh food at fair prices!! Which is uncommon in this neighborhood unfortunately.Clean space (if a tad small) for dining-in which I did for a couple of lunches. The lunch plate specials are filling even in the small option. I especially loved the fried plantains. Also recommend their iced coffee which in my opinion is far better than Dunkin’s or Starbucks.Small family owned business. Super friendly staff with service that always comes with a smile and is very efficient. Looks like they have a number of regulars so hope this place will be around for a long time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Vargas
best coffee and breakfast! They also have an exciting and versatile menu along with daily lunch specials!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathleen Flaherty
I definitely get Seinfeld vibes from the nondescript locale and the handwritten posters alerting customers of new menu additions, such as tamales, as well as the recent price increase on hamburgers (I appreciate the transparency!).I am also a big fan of those blue, white and gold Greek coffee cups with the decorative borders and scroll-shaped Ionic columns … No drab coffee cups here, which makes my day a little bit more tolerable :-)While this establishment certainly doesn’t skimp on branding (the charming “amphora” cups, for example), the quality of the food is also miraculously high.Last Friday I ordered a plate of chicken flautas, and this Wednesday I returned (though I live in Elmhurst) to order one of their daily specials, “Chiles en nogada.” The chef reached out to me, personally, before I paid, to make sure that I wanted a special “chef’s sauce” and pomegranate seeds drizzled on top of my daily special. I appreciate that he asked because I have zero tolerance for anything – high quality or not – swimming in any kind of sauce, especially a creamy one.I’m sure this place has been around for a while, but as a new customer, I would definitely like to see it stay. Everyone who works there is always in a good mood and genuinely ready to personalize the customer experience. Overall, the ambiance is delightfully old-school (which I happen to love), the dishes are meticulously prepared and consistently delicious.You definitely get what you pay for :-) Highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Lees
Great spot to grab breakfast before you hop on the subway which is right outside.Very friendly service, great choice of food and reasonable prices.Delicious cream cheese bagel and coffee for about 5 dollars.
I have gone here on and off for the past few years for lunch and while it was good before the new owners have made this place awesome. The food is fresh, delicious and cooked the way you ask. Clean, friendly and really accommodating. They have given the old place a fresh make over. There chicken wraps are the best in Queens.
Great place to grab a bite or a cooked meal. Alex and his crew are really nice people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucy
Alex and Friends Coffee Shop is a nice little corner where you can always pick up some breakfast and be welcome with a friendly smile. The customer service is at its best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg & Cheese
Jenna Pearsall
I ordered an omelette platter and it came out almost instantly!! Amazing food and friendly service.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenna McMillan
I ordered an omelette platter and it came out almost instantly!! Amazing food and friendly service.
Very disappointed with my first (and last) visit. The layout and ordering process felt disorganized, and the staff got my order wrong. When I pointed it out, they were rude about it. It was a busy breakfast rush, but that’s not an excuse.
Also, prices are quite high—breakfast sandwiches are actually cheaper in Manhattan and Brooklyn where I usually work.
Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Love this coffee shop. Perfect location right next to the train station. Service is always ? I always stop here on the days I have class. Family owned Father and daughter very pleasant and friendly. I feel like home every time I go. Keep up the good work. Food is great, coffee even better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
After leaving Lenox Hill Radiology I was looking for somewhere small to get breakfast and I found this place! I was craving a bacon egg & cheese but I decided to get a breakfast platter instead! I was not disappointed at all. The female cashier was sweet and welcoming and the rest of the staff was helpful and polite. I loved my breakfast and the cleanliness of the cafe. I would love to go back and try their Mexican dishes.Love the fact that they don’t just sell American dishes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg & Cheese
Very friendly establishment, great for a quick bite anytime of day and prices are reasonable. Paid $10 for the Pernil with rice and beans. Ingredients tasted fresh but pork seemed boiled more than roasted. Too watery and no roasted texture anywhere to be found and zero skin. Beans didn’t have much flavor but was tender. Ok lunch portion for the area and price but definitely not a stuffed box I’m used to when I’m in the mood for Latin/Dominican. No many options for this cuisine in the walkable vicinity which is the only reason why I do still come here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Love this cafe so much!!! I met up with my friends & furiends at this adorable, cozy pet friendly Cafe. We found it on IG and it was a convenient location for all of us from different areas. It did not disappoint! The owner & employees were extremely nice, friendly & so accommodating. They took all the pups photos for their furiend's wall. Loved the decor. All of our food was delicious (great prices). They give water & complimentary dog treats to all pups & if the pups also order a meal (which all of the pups with us did) you get a free cute dog toy. They did not rush us and could not have been nicer. Highly recommended!! We all can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mini Sandwich, Mushroom Omili, Egg & Cheese
I love this place the food is great and the service is excellent highly recommended ?☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tasty and fresh food at fair prices!! Which is uncommon in this neighborhood unfortunately.Clean space (if a tad small) for dining-in which I did for a couple of lunches. The lunch plate specials are filling even in the small option. I especially loved the fried plantains. Also recommend their iced coffee which in my opinion is far better than Dunkin’s or Starbucks.Small family owned business. Super friendly staff with service that always comes with a smile and is very efficient. Looks like they have a number of regulars so hope this place will be around for a long time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
best coffee and breakfast! They also have an exciting and versatile menu along with daily lunch specials!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I definitely get Seinfeld vibes from the nondescript locale and the handwritten posters alerting customers of new menu additions, such as tamales, as well as the recent price increase on hamburgers (I appreciate the transparency!).I am also a big fan of those blue, white and gold Greek coffee cups with the decorative borders and scroll-shaped Ionic columns … No drab coffee cups here, which makes my day a little bit more tolerable :-)While this establishment certainly doesn’t skimp on branding (the charming “amphora” cups, for example), the quality of the food is also miraculously high.Last Friday I ordered a plate of chicken flautas, and this Wednesday I returned (though I live in Elmhurst) to order one of their daily specials, “Chiles en nogada.” The chef reached out to me, personally, before I paid, to make sure that I wanted a special “chef’s sauce” and pomegranate seeds drizzled on top of my daily special. I appreciate that he asked because I have zero tolerance for anything – high quality or not – swimming in any kind of sauce, especially a creamy one.I’m sure this place has been around for a while, but as a new customer, I would definitely like to see it stay. Everyone who works there is always in a good mood and genuinely ready to personalize the customer experience. Overall, the ambiance is delightfully old-school (which I happen to love), the dishes are meticulously prepared and consistently delicious.You definitely get what you pay for :-) Highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot to grab breakfast before you hop on the subway which is right outside.Very friendly service, great choice of food and reasonable prices.Delicious cream cheese bagel and coffee for about 5 dollars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I have gone here on and off for the past few years for lunch and while it was good before the new owners have made this place awesome. The food is fresh, delicious and cooked the way you ask. Clean, friendly and really accommodating. They have given the old place a fresh make over. There chicken wraps are the best in Queens.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bage with Cream, Beef Burger, Egg & Cheese, Wrap, Salad
Great place to grab a bite or a cooked meal. Alex and his crew are really nice people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex and Friends Coffee Shop is a nice little corner where you can always pick up some breakfast and be welcome with a friendly smile. The customer service is at its best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg & Cheese
I ordered an omelette platter and it came out almost instantly!! Amazing food and friendly service.
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered an omelette platter and it came out almost instantly!! Amazing food and friendly service.
Food: 5
Service: 5
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