The Local Bar & Cafe

13-02 44th Ave, Long Island City
(347) 738-5251

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Rebekah Newte

The bartender was amazing and very friendly. Makes you feel comfortable and like you matter.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andy

Lovely bar in a hostel lobby, friendly staff, nice atmosphere. You can chill, talk to people or work on the laptop, it's suitable for everything!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Email

Comfortable cafe to do work with ample seating. Great bar area too with a nice menu and the blonde barista Anna is very welcoming and kind.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ria Russo

Excellent cafe to do remote work. Ambiance is fabulous and the barista (Anna) always makes the best matcha. Can’t recommend enough!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elaine Sagalchik

Great spot to do some work! Fairly quiet and the matcha is also really good. One of the baristas (Anna) always makes it for me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Zach Troyanovsky

Really great place to study or get work done! If you can snag the couch, you’re set all day

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Seamus Keane

Amazing place great experience with Anna serving us!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Johannes-Sebastian Kremer

best service, best price, great people to meet morning great place to work and sip good coffee calm and fresh in the morning -cool and friendly and good vibes in the evening good cocktails and very good beer fast and friendly service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rio Simmenthal

It’s a hidden place but, better because there’s more time to talk if you have somebody at your side, nice music not too loud, bar tender funny and incredibly social, highly recommended to have a discussion with this guy

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Otto Nielsen

That’s really a great place.
Highly recommend. “Brooklyn” vibe
Check out for there Live music program.
Roof terrace soon to open we were told.
Coffee tea pastries besides a full bar.
Love this place. Rives of atmosphere.
Local artists displaying here as well. Beautiful, Some for sale. It’s linked up either a Hostel.

Atmosphere: 5

Thomas Craven

Friendly and spacious bar with coffee and tea options attached to an even more spacious work/common space adjoining a hostel. Lively crowd and great value when you need a place to work or hang out.

We go here for date nights just to catch up with each other without kids!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anastasiia Koptsova

This coffee shop is a true gem! The staff is incredibly kind, funny, and welcoming. The space blends a cozy library, a relaxed lounge, and an inspiring workspace—perfect for reading, working, or meeting friends.

They also host live music, comedy, art - what a vibe!
And the coffee? Simply outstanding! I’m picky, but their drip coffee is rich, strong, and one of the best I’ve had.

If you’re looking for a spot with amazing coffee, and a creative vibe, this is the place to be. I go every week and never get tired of it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Blue Long Island City

Kevin Xu

Good coffee, wifi, bathrooms and tons of space to relax and work

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Benjamin Qiu

Keepin it real in LIC
Love this place!
The vibe, cafe, great lighting (in the front)
Cozy in the back
Bathroom, wifi, outlets, great space

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Leah Ford

Amazing atmosphere, had a great hot apple cider drink and mint tea. Great customer service, nice place to study / work. Quite comfortable and relaxing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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