Best Brunch Restaurants in Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Queen's Room
Day-to-night bistro where brunch, burgers, and cocktails share the spotlight.
Notable Picks
#1
Queen's Room
8.2
Queen's Room is a bistro-bar that shifts from laptop-friendly café by day to cocktail-forward brunch and dinner spot by night, with a menu of comfort-leaning New American plates. Since opening in 2017, it’s become a go-to for stylish brunches, date nights, and wine-fueled evenings on Ditmars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Queen's Room Burger, Chicken and NOT Waffles, Buttermilk Pancakes
What Makes it Special: Day-to-night bistro where brunch, burgers, and cocktails share the spotlight.
8.2
Spanglish NYC Astoria is a Ditmars Mexican kitchen and bar where tacos, quesadillas, and shareable appetizers are matched with cocktails and late hours. The space feels more polished than a basic taqueria, with a crowd that leans toward date nights, small groups, and brunch meetups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Tacos, Chicken Quesadillas, Guacamole & Chips
What Makes it Special: Polished Ditmars Mexican spot blending tacos, cocktails, and a social bar scene.
#3
OK Cafe
8
OK Cafe is a neighborhood coffee bar where carefully made espresso drinks, teas, and pastries anchor an all-day breakfast-adjacent menu. It’s a small, mellow space that works as well for a quiet solo morning as it does for a quick caffeine stop on the way to Astoria Park.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lavender London Fog, Rose Vanilla Latte, Espresso Soda
What Makes it Special: Serious coffee and tea in a compact, work-friendly neighborhood cafe.
#4
The Pomeroy
8
The Pomeroy is a chef-driven New American spot where a compact menu of burgers, fried chicken, and seasonal plates pairs with cocktails and a lively bar. Locals use it for casual-but-considered dinners and brunch on Ditmars when they want something more polished than a diner without feeling formal.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Pomeroy Burger, Mac & Cheese, Honey Chipotle Chicken Wings
What Makes it Special: Compact New American kitchen turning out dialed-in comfort plates and cocktails.
Worthy Picks
#5
TRU Astoria
7.6
TRU Astoria is a modern Mediterranean cafe and lounge pairing brunch plates, burgers, and seafood with cocktails in a buzzy indoor-outdoor setting. It’s less about purist regional cooking and more about a social, all-day hangout with a broad menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled octopus, Ceviche, Skirt steak
What Makes it Special: Lounge-style Mediterranean spot balancing brunch, cocktails, and dinner in one space.