Where to eat in Kew Gardens, Queens: Restaurants, bakeries and more

Tu Casa has four locations throughout the city, and if you visit in the summer, they have a lovely outdoor seating area. Yesss. At 119-05 Metropolitan Ave.” data-id=”113151446″ data-link=”https://www.amny.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/13249_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.13151446″/>
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danishouseofpizza.com isn’t technically a house made of pizza, but we still definitely support all the deliciousness inside. The cozy, reasonably priced pizza joint has been a Kew Gardens staple since 1959, and in addition to pizza, they also serve yummy salads, soups, pasta, entrees, heroes and more. Roll through 81-28 Lefferts Blvd to enjoy the Italian goodness. ” data-id=”113166829″ data-link=”https://www.amny.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/6073_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.13166829″/>
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Thyme Natural Market & Cafe‘s website. Thyme offers organic groceries, a health and beauty section, an organic juice and smoothie bar and more. Stop by 81-22 Lefferts Blvd to get your health fix, whether you’re just picking up milk and eggs or going on a lunch date. (Pictured: marinated tofu with soy sauce, garlic, canola oil and sriracha.)” data-id=”113151506″ data-link=”https://www.amny.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/13252_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.13151506″/>
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Tikka Indian Grill, at 119-30 Metropolitan Ave. on the cusp of Kew Gardens and Richmond Hill, offers a lovely dine-in (or dine-outside during nice weather) experience. They’re also the perfect choice for takeout. Nom nom nom. (Pictured: chicken tikka masala with chicken and the “chef’s own sauce.”) ” data-id=”113151421″ data-link=”https://www.amny.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/13781_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.13151421″/>
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Kew Gardens, Queens, may have only been settled in the late 19th century, but the neighborhood’s true beginnings were approximately 23,000 years ago. Old Kew Gardens explains that back then, a glacier was moving along present-day Queens and stopped there. (It must have decided Kew Gardens seemed nice.) The glacier melted, the water ran east towards the ocean, and it created flat land where people could build Kew Gardens and its nearby neighborhoods.

Now, just over 100 years after it was settled, Kew Gardens is connected to the city by various subway lines as well as the LIRR. It’s also home to part of the beautiful Forest Park, and it’s filled with various restaurants, cafes and bakeries.

Here’s our guide to our favorite eight places to feed your appetite in Kew Gardens.