Guidebook for Queens
Food Scene
Everything on the menu in this legendary German patisserie is incredible. The place has been there since the 1930s. The current head chef was formerly in charge of the MoMa cafe.
25 locals recommend
Rudy's Bakery and Cafe
905 Seneca AveEverything on the menu in this legendary German patisserie is incredible. The place has been there since the 1930s. The current head chef was formerly in charge of the MoMa cafe.
Milk & Pull
181 Irving AveA dependable bagel and coffee spot of the reclaimed-wood variety.
Norma's Corner Shoppe
59-02 Catalpa AveIt's not fast, but it's good.
Little Coffee Shop
59-15 71st AvenueGood stiff coffee and good snacks and sammies.
Nepalese Indian Restaurant
907 Seneca AveDependable and open late!
Ridgewood Thai
7204 Forest AvenueLtauha
55-50 Myrtle AveImpeccable food, wonderful service.
Taqueria Kermes
66-36 Fresh Pond RdThe best tacos and nachos in the neighborhood.
Fair Weather Bushwick
Little Skips
941 Willoughby AveArepera Guacuco
44 Irving AveDrinks and arepas.
Very cool old-fashioned European butcher shop in Ridgewood. Stop by for some sausage and assorted Polish/German groceries.
13 locals recommend
Morscher’s Pork Store
58-44 Catalpa AveVery cool old-fashioned European butcher shop in Ridgewood. Stop by for some sausage and assorted Polish/German groceries.
Tornado Crepes
1808 Weirfield StAsian style crepes for when you've got a sweet tooth.
Drinks & Nightlife
Decorated like the lamplit living room of the eccentric aunt you wish you had. Plus board games, knick knacks and other ways to kill the time.
29 locals recommend
The Bad Old Days
1684 Woodbine StDecorated like the lamplit living room of the eccentric aunt you wish you had. Plus board games, knick knacks and other ways to kill the time.
Onderdonk & Sons
566 Onderdonk AveGood burgers, good drinks, good booths and decor.
Bierleichen
For those who love beer.
An old German-American social club turned bar with a time-warp vibe.
28 locals recommend
Gottscheer Hall
657 Fairview AveAn old German-American social club turned bar with a time-warp vibe.
Old Stanley's Bar
226 Wyckoff AveHuge, with lots of seating, a backyard and cheap drinks.
Bootleg Bar
1438 Myrtle AveComfortable pseudo-dive.
Boobie Trap
308 Bleecker StThe Sampler Bushwick
234 Starr StCraft beer and booze.
Finback Brewery
78-01 77th AveBridge and Tunnel Brewery
15-35 Decatur StWindjammer Bar
552 Grandview AveAunt Ginny's
652 Woodward AveJulia's Beer and Wine Bar
818 Woodward AveWhen you need some wine.
Shopping
Saint Seneca Store
788 Woodward AveA uniquely curated boutique.
Excellent local thrifting with great prices. Equal parts furniture, decor, odds & ends and clothing.
14 locals recommend
Gotham Thrift Shop
6101 Myrtle AveExcellent local thrifting with great prices. Equal parts furniture, decor, odds & ends and clothing.
EZCosmetic Corporation.
54-24 Myrtle AveA local beauty supply shop with everything you could ever want.
Le Point Value Thrift
367 Linden StGood thrifting.
Essentials
Food Bazaar Supermarket
454 Wyckoff AveShop Fair Supermarket
1125 Fulton StDuane Reade
5411 Myrtle AveGates Megawash Laundromat
1815 Gates AveNorthwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care
55-05 Myrtle AveWyckoff Heights Medical Center
374 Stockholm StThe produce here is much fresher and better than in the bigger supermarkets in the area.
Fancy Fruits & Vegetables
56-21 Catalpa AvenueThe produce here is much fresher and better than in the bigger supermarkets in the area.
Entertainment & Activities
Experimental and indie stuff, from art to live music. Huge backyard with a garage party vibe.
52 locals recommend
Secret Project Robot
1192 BroadwayExperimental and indie stuff, from art to live music. Huge backyard with a garage party vibe.
Parks & Nature
Maria Hernandez Park
Knickerbocker AvenueA pleasant urban park.
Forest Park
A massive walking park.
Getting Around
To get to JFK by train from Ridgewood or Bushwick, take the L to Broadway Junction and connect to the A toward Far Rockaway. Get off at Howard Beach / JFK and follow signage to the AirTrain.
20 locals recommend
Broadway Junction
To get to JFK by train from Ridgewood or Bushwick, take the L to Broadway Junction and connect to the A toward Far Rockaway. Get off at Howard Beach / JFK and follow signage to the AirTrain.
Call this car service, tell them your destination and payment method, and ask them to confirm a price by phone. For airport trips, Fenix is often cheaper than cabs and Uber.
Fenix Car Service
586 Seneca AveCall this car service, tell them your destination and payment method, and ask them to confirm a price by phone. For airport trips, Fenix is often cheaper than cabs and Uber.