Little Chef Little Cafe

"Simple small coffee place with baked goods and some other foods. Coffee was good. Cookies were good. The lady at the counter was pleasant. Outdoor seating area as well."

"I had their Thanksgiving turkey dinner and it was literally the best turkey I've ever eaten in my life. The sides were great too, but I was so impressed by the turkey. It was perfectly seasoned and moist. And I am super picky, so you know it's good. I'm dreaming about it right now. Plus, the owner and the workers are so generous and lovely. Definitely check out this spot"

"I'm an idiot but beyond the old hulking gantries, there's not much sense of history along the LIC waterfront with so much being new and glassy. What the Little Chef has built with the Little Cafe though has given me and my family a sense of place--a bakery, a cafe, a takeout restaurant, a catering service--that we go back to again and again. She's Filipina American but beyond the pork dishes, you could hardly tell given her effortless skill in whipping up a cupcake or Guinness stew or cornbread with maple butter or brisket or matzo ball soup or whatever it is she wants to make for this community she loves. We love her and her cafe in return. But, please, stop being so good at everything. I'm getting quite thicc and not in the right places."

"Update: response to the cafe owner’s comment on my review—— I merely wrote about my experience and I love supporting local businesses. Contrary to your perception, I want your cafe to succeed. Furthermore, I write without bias and give credit to those who deserve it. However, it seems you scold guests with less than perfect reviews, which contradicts your appreciation for constructive criticism. Isn’t that nonsensical? I do believe in change. Some places I once disliked improved and now I’m a loyal patron. I will take your suggestion and not come back since it’s obvious you’re close minded to improvements and take offense at imperfect reviews. Perhaps, in retrospect, I might have been met with the same reaction if I had told you my comments directly or had asked for a refund. Anyway, I wish you luck and hope that people’s honest reviews would inspire you to improve your cafe; leading to its success. Original review—- I ordered a cinnamon muffin and Fancy pants latte. What I got was a muffin which was overloaded with cinnamon. It had parts that were overpowering and spicy, but mostly the base was bitter; reminiscent of blackstrap molasses. The only good thing about the muffin was the contrast of texture with sugar topping. The Fancy Pants Latte was a disappointment. It was drinkable, but it didn’t look and taste like a latte; more like an americano topped with foam."

"I'm a native NYer that moved to the neighborhood 2 years ago. This is the first place that I can truly say I love in my neighborhood. You've got to love the service with a smile that The Little Chef Diana gives everyone. I'm partial to the mini muffins and the iced coffee; it always hits the spot post my weekend bike rides. They also do meal planning here and have some great treats for all the different holidays and occasions."