The Queens Kickshaw
(Now Closed)Café, Sandwich Spot, and Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
Astoria
The experts at Time Out New York and Gothamist recommend this place
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Skip the coffee and come for their grilled cheese, soups, salads and on-tap beers. It's a great place for comfort food or healthy food. But not for coffee.
You can't go wrong with your order here, just don't forget the curried pumpkin seeds. And split a grilled cheese so you can try something else.
Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideMay 8, 2013Astoria's The Queens Kickshaw has a hot chocolate made with Mast Brothers chocolate from Williamsburg. It's a bit on the milky side and could use more body but is better than most. Read more
refinery29August 3, 2014In keeping with the grown-up versions of favorite childhood dishes, there's a hot-chocolate made with Mast Brothers' chocolate. Read more
JeffreyAugust 31, 2014There’s more technique than you’d expect from a kitchen whose main attraction is gourmet grilled cheese. And the craft-beer and cider lists run long and deep.
JAYJuly 27, 2012@these prices for the beer and cider selection it would b helpful if servers had a bit of insight into ANYTHING!! Friendly yet I think the dishwasher might of been more knowledgeable about the menu
Alvaro PizarroFebruary 9, 2014You have to remember that it's a vegetarian café. They have delicious dishes with cheese, but there's no meat. I loooooove the mac and cheese.
Katie ROctober 9, 2012Chill spot to grab a quality brew and hang with friends. Their food menu was MADE for rainy cold days... Grilled cheese and tomato soup - too perfect.
kate wangOctober 22, 2011Dude. Best grilled cheese I've had yet. The Gouda has a really nice kick. The cheddar and mozzarella with the tomatoe soup is the ultimate comfort food. The bread pudding is AWEsome
Amy AndersonMarch 29, 2015The potato layer cake with sunny eggs is amazing. As is the Michelada. Great brunch stop before visiting the museum of the moving image.
Nicole LMay 25, 2013The Gouda grilled cheese blew my mind away. They also have a Kombucha Ale which is interesting and delightful in taste. Solid place!
Daouna JeongApril 10, 2016Great; Gouda grilled cheese sandwich, cheddar and mozzarella grilled cheese sandwich
solid selection of beers. food-wise, you kind of have to be in the mood for a fancy grilled cheese, but they're really good.
Diana EvangelistaJuly 28, 2014I love this place. The food is good, the coffee is great and the service is excellent. The guys are really friendly :)
Natalie FreilichOctober 13, 2015Come here for a tasty vegetarian pot pie, choose from a long beer list and hangout at the chic wood tables.
Ruth TsangMarch 25, 2016Grilled cheese sandwich is delicious. Staff are nice and coffee is pretty good.
Michael GalpertMarch 15, 2012The vaguely Mediterranean manchego and ricotta version is the one to get. The creaminess of the melted cheese is nicely offset by sweet eggplant and salty capers.
Grilled cheese was awesome and tomato soup never been a fan but loved it here...the set up all wood tables and chairs..definitely a hidden gem
Jill GrafflinDecember 23, 2011Queens Kickshaw has great steampunkish decor, plays old punk music and serves both great coffee and innumerable draught beers. Time Out liked the grilled cheese.- the egg and cheese sandwich is awesome. the ingredients are ultra-local. Try the Cortado or an awesome V60 Pour over! I love this place and wish there was one on the upper east side.
Grilled cheese options are interesting and the coffee is excellent. Hipsters seem to appear here although they're never seen on the surrounding streets. Like Sweet Afton.… (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Kait LamanskyJanuary 25, 2015Great beer & ciders. Amazing grilled cheese sandwiches! Have yet to have a disappointing meal there.
Incredible flavors in the egg sandwich. Such a great way to start a day, dances on your palate, sweet and salty. Don't share, get your own!
K BNovember 7, 2013As of 10/28 changed wifi policy (again) & now only offer it until 12p. I can sympathize w/discouraging the all-day single order laptop set, but this measure is draconian. They've lost my business.
Village VoiceNovember 8, 2013Dive into the three cheeses mac and cheese, which is topped with crunchy green beans and caramelized onions.
The Kimchee grilled cheese is surprisingly amazing. Don't let the mix of chocolate bread and Kim Cher scare you
Mike CheckMarch 3, 2012Kombucha Ale & Gouda grilled cheese with papaya jam, pickled jalepeños an black bean hummus on a brioche... Next level brunch maneuver!
My fav are the grilled cheese sandwiches. But you really can't go wrong here, especially during brunch!
Akansha SharmaSeptember 29, 2013The Gouda grilled cheese is delicious, though I didn't taste the black bean hummus.
Corey DineenJanuary 14, 2016Innovative menu, great coffee and I love the big communal table in the back
Rachel SAugust 3, 2015Great vegetarian options, and the food is amazing so no one feels left out, no matter what they eat.
David TaffanyApril 18, 2011I spilled a $2.25 Panama pour-over all over my dumb self, but the staff is awesome and offered me a rag and another coffee on the house. I was more upset that I wasted the delicious coffee!
Whitney HuApril 21, 2013Grilled cheese sandwiches to die for and the egg and cheese is only five bucks! The bread pudding is enough for 2 people too.- best coffee shop in astoria, and maybe NYC. great cortado's, awesome pour-over, and a great food-nerdy menu. love.
Jeffrey HawkinsJune 6, 2011Nice, attractive atmosphere -feels like some something out west. Prices are about $1.50 too high on everything. No credit cards just yet. I wish them the best, but prices need to fall a bit for me.
C.Sean PieremanMay 9, 2015Excellent Beer & Cider list. Amazing grilled cheese selection:-) & good coffee
the Gouda grilled cheese is amazing! awesome ciders and beer on tap too.
Elvis RodricksJanuary 6, 2014Unique take on american classics . Cortedo coffee is one of the best Ive had.
Ever-changing beer menu is incredible. I have never been drunk on the same thing twice and I am easily here once a week!
Grilled cheese, tomato soup, Ethiopian coffee. Perfect for a rainy winters day.
Diana HaroMarch 3, 2015You need to show up early for brunch or have a reservation if you want to be sited quick.
Yaling ZJuly 12, 2015The wait for the meal is really long so get an appetizer and a great conversation going
Jane ChoApril 13, 2013Iced coffee IS amazing as everyone says - no need for milk or sugar...it's amazing as is!
Nancy LeeJanuary 14, 2013My gosh the mushroom shepards pie has the greatest flavors ever ! Am loving the vibe here !
AngieJanuary 26, 2013Get the Gouda -- black bean hummus, guava jam, pickled jalapeno on brioche. Cheemazing!
Tomato Soup and Gruyere with Caramelized Onions sandwich make my day much happier. Absolutely love this place.- Village VoiceOctober 22, 2012Critics' Pick winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best New Coffeehouse
Laura BoutwellMay 26, 2014Such a great place. My only complaint is it's too popular! But deservedly so!
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Specialty coffee, scratch cooking, fancy grilled cheese, craft ales, cider, and wine in Astoria, Queens NY.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 7:30 AM–Midnight
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–Midnight
(718) 777-0913
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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