Casual Bites in Queens worth going out for.

The best things here are usually in a basement, a strip mall, or somebody's backyard, and none of them advertise.

I keep track of casual bites in Queens and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Weekend Brunch with Peruvian Flair

Weekend Brunch with Peruvian Flair

Sun, Sep 13 · 9:00 AM

Forest Hills • $$

Peruvian breakfast classics

Queens Night Market

Queens Night Market

Sat, Sep 19 · 5:00 PM

Flushing

Global street food festival

Il Gigante Brunch

Il Gigante Brunch

Sun, Sep 13 · 12:00 PM

Ridgewood

Cozy Italian brunch spot

Weekend Brunch

Weekend Brunch

Sun, Sep 13 · 11:00 AM

Forest Hills

Brunch with bottomless wine

BURGER & BEER $13 SPECIAL - DRAFT CHOICE - HARPOON, UFO, FOUNDERS GOLD

BURGER & BEER $13 SPECIAL - DRAFT CHOICE - HARPOON, UFO, FOUNDERS GOLD

Sun, Sep 13 · 4:00 PM

Sunnyside • $$

Cozy neighborhood event bar

Drag Brunch

Drag Brunch

Sun, Sep 13 · 1:00 PM

Astoria • $$

Drag queens & cocktails

Ganesh Temple Canteen Thali Lunch

Ganesh Temple Canteen Thali Lunch

Mon, Sep 14 · 8:30 AM

Flushing • $

Authentic south indian thalis

$18 4-Course Lunch Special

$18 4-Course Lunch Special

Mon, Sep 14 · 12:00 PM

Forest Hills

Asian fusion lunch

Queens International Night Market

Queens International Night Market

Sat, Sep 19 · 4:00 PM

Corona

Global eats under the stars

Mexico vs USA Soccer Game Watch Party at Ritmos 60 Salsa Bar

Mexico vs USA Soccer Game Watch Party at Ritmos 60 Salsa Bar One-time only

Sat, Oct 3 · 5:00 PM

Astoria • $$

Soccer, salsa & micheladas

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Live Jazz Brunch for All Ages: Music Explorers

Live Jazz Brunch for All Ages: Music Explorers Great Terrace

Sun, Sep 13 · 10:30 AM

Ridgewood • $$

Jazz brunch for families

Happy Hour at Meli Estiatorio

Happy Hour at Meli Estiatorio

Wed, Sep 16 · 4:00 PM

Forest Hills • $$$$

Creative cocktails & Greek bites

Entrepreneur Space: 16th Anniversary Open House

Entrepreneur Space: 16th Anniversary Open House One-time only

Wed, Sep 23 · 6:00 PM

LIC

Food incubator tasting

NY Indonesian Food Bazaar

NY Indonesian Food Bazaar

Fri, Oct 2 · 11:00 AM

Flushing

Regional Indonesian street food

MILANI NYC

MILANI NYC

Jamaica

Upscale hookah & R&B lounge

Bosom Buddies

Bosom Buddies

Elmhurst

Late-night street barbecue

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Frequently asked questions

How are these casual bites in Queens chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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