Elysian Cafe 25-31 31st Street, Queens, NY 11102

"Beautiful coffee shop with high ceilings and natural light off Astoria Blvd! The service was incredible and the owner was friendly & welcoming. I tried one of their pastries with olive paste & feta which was delicious, and will definitely come back and try more of the food & coffee"

"I was pleasantly surprised by this particular coffee venue. Given its proximity to Astoria Blvd and 278, I was expecting more of a gritty, quintessentially NYC deli vibe. But it is clean, peaceful and has artfully-constructed, high ceilings. Even the bathroom was impeccable, and that’s kind of my “gold standard,” so to speak. There was even an olive tree in the seating area, whose branches were fluttering delightfully in the trajectory of a very powerful ceiling fan! (I’m pretty sure there’s central air, too). There’s also a nice ebb and flow of customers, mostly discrete, god-fearing individuals who are in and out for a coffee and/or a meaningful bite to eat. I appreciate that demographic because I would love to come back here and crack open a book or, better yet, work from home. Maria, the owner, is also very sincere in her way of connecting with people. Though her own story is nothing short of inspiring, she still took an inquiry-based approach to try and get to know me. So, not a shocker that I left with a genuine desire to continue the conversation! I guess I should report on the drinks, lol: I ordered a “Frappe,” which brought me back to my first (but hopefully not last) trip to Greece back in 2009 ;-) Very authentic ingredients (Nescafe), and I was touched by how much love and care she put into preparing the drink – no cursory preparation here! I will certainly be returning for the coffee, and maybe some bougatsa!"

"In love with this new coffee spot❤️! Very cosy and friendly atmosphere! Owner and staff always welcomes you! Amazing coffee !!!You must try it"

"My first time having breakfast in the Elysian Cafe was excellent! I love the beautiful decor and atmosphere of the cafe. I ordered an Iced Matcha Latte and a Croissant Bacon Egg & Cheese Sandwich. They were made fresh and taste delicious. I will be back visiting here again when I am in the neighborhood."

"Quite the new hidden gem! Don't be distracted by the very delicious espresso! Get the spinach or olive and feta pie!! They make it fresh right there!"