East to West along the 7 train, these are just a few of the amazing spots to grab a bite when you head out. It's offensive in Queens culture to come to the borough without grabbing a meal.
These are the platonic ideal of soup dumplings – and everything else on the menu is tops too. This Flushing staple has opened outposts around the city, but their home is here on Prince Street.
Perhaps better known as "The Lemon Ice King of Corona," this iconic corner spot has been serving up Italian ices for six decades. Pick a flavor, no mixing – and prepare to argue about your favorite with the rest of your group.
What started as a if-you-know-you-know street cart around the corner has grown into one of the most dependably delicious Colombian spots anywhere in town.
You can't miss this truck (and the crowd) under the 7 train on Roosevelt Avenue. Birria exploded across NYC over the last few years – and you can thank these guys for sparking the revolution.
Perched on the corner of Diversity Plaza, Kabab King serves up hot halal food 24/7. Among its most frequent clientele: Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who had his inauguration catered from this spot.
This Woodside landmark routinely wins accolades as one of the top burgers in New York. But don't skip the hand-cut wedges and the perfect pint of Guiness while you're there.
The borough's first Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurant is quickly making headlines in Sunnyside. The delightful dining room fills up quickly though, so grab a reservation or get there early.
Yeah, yeah. Brooklyn has a few OK pizza places, we guess. But one of our favorite slices in the city is at Philomena's, famous for their artfully-fermented dough that adds depth of flavor to every last crumb of the crust.
This Michelin-recognized Mexican restaurant is simply perfection. The guac is famous, the drinks are strong, and the mole is the best you'll find this side of Oaxaca.
Then catch a little more summer here
It's technically still summer until September 22. Squeeze every last drop out of it in Queens.
A lot of these spots are on break during the US Open, but swing back to Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in a couple of weeks to explore some of the borough's coolest attractions.
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