BEST BAGELS
UTOPIA BAGELS
19-09 Utopia Pkwy, Whitestone
(718) 352-2586 –
www.utopiabagelsofnewyork.com
It’s a bagel parade. Utopia Bagels has been a
staple in the neighborhood for years, and for
good reason. Thanks to its inexpensive grub
made by great employees, it has become an
experience. Locals and tourists line up for New
York-style bagels and deli sandwiches.
BEST BAKERY
MARTHA’S COUNTRY BAKERY
70-28 Austin Street, Forest Hills
718-544-0088 –
www.marthascountrybakery.com
It’s easy as pie! Martha’s Bakery was founded
with the goal of providing customers with
classic American baked goods in a warm,
friendly atmosphere. This has translated
into creating the area’s best pie. Baking all
products on-site, they fill their stores with
the delicious smells of fresh pies, cakes, and
bread to bring back that delightful, warm
feeling every time of the year. Each day, they
bake everything from scratch using the finest
ingredients.
BEST BURGER
JACKSON HOLE
35-01 Bell Blvd, Bayside
718-281-0330 – www.jacksonholeburgers.com
Jackson Hole was established in 1972 with the
goal of making the best burgers in New York
City. With other 50 specialty burgers made
from the finest, freshest ingredients, Jackson
Hole has succeeded in creating the best burger
in Queens. Each location is family owned and
run, serving up an irresistible and mouthwatering
variety of burgers. Jackson Hole
has hosted some of America’s most famous
in Denzel Washington, Jennifer Aniston
and Derek Jeter. Jackson Hole satisfies the
hungriest of customers and each meal is
cooked to perfection, making them the best
burger in Queens.
BEST BURRITO
5 BURRO CAFE
72-05 Austin St, Forest Hills,
(718) 544-2984
5 Burro Cafe, a great Mexican eatery
established in September 1990, is the go-to
place if you are in Forest Hills for your
burrito craving. For scrumptious, wellprepared
meals and drinks- using only fresh,
quality ingredients in a friendly, fun, safe
environment, this is the place for you.
BEST BUTCHER
MARIO’S MEATS & GOURMET DELI
75-53 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village
718-326-7973 –
www.mariosmeatsanddeli.com
When it comes to butchers in Queens, Mario’s
Meats and Gourmet Deli in Middle Village
is the borough’s once and future king. Mario
DiGangi was born in Italy and moved to New
York in 1971. He quickly grew a reputation as
a timely, hard working butcher, and has since
ascended to his title “King of Italian Style Veal
Cutlets and Homemade Sausages.” Mario’s
cooks all their meat in house, and guarantees
service with a smile. Mario’s uses only the
finest, freshest and best ingredients. Every
order is cut fresh, and Mario and his son still
go to the market to hand select the meat they
serve. Mario’s Meats and Gourmet Deli is
Queens’ premiere butcher.
BEST CAKE
MARTHA’S COUNTRY BAKERY
70-28 Austin Street, Forest Hills
718-544-0088 –
www.marthascountrybakery.com
If you want an amazing piece of cake, Martha’s
Country Bakery is the place to go. They bake
all of their cakes and other baked goods on
site, so the customer knows they’re getting the
best bang for their buck with fresh products
made with care.
BEST CALAMARI
CASCARINO’S
152-59 10th Ave, Whitestone
718-746-4370 – www.cascarinos.com
Cascarino’s, beloved brick oven pizza place,
has added another award to their outstanding
menu: calamari. This golden-fried squid is
served with a choice of rich, hearty marinara
or phenomenal fra diavolo sauce. Cascarino’s
calamari is guaranteed to impress every
hungry customer. With great food, great
prices and a friendly, accommodating staff,
Cascarino’s is a must-visit-restaurant in
Queens. Their quiet, simple atmosphere and
outstanding food has boosted them to the level
of neighborhood staple, and their Queens’ best
calamari is the cherry on top.
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BEST CANDY STORE
EDDIE’S SWEET SHOP
105-29 Metropolitan Ave Forest Hills
718-520-8514 –
www.facebook.com/EddiesSweetShop
Step back in time and enjoy the treats of
yesteryear at Eddie’s Sweet Shop in Forest
Hills. The century old soda fountain serves up
massive ice cream sundaes, shakes and malts.
This classic corner store boasts an interior that
is warm, friendly and harkens back to the days
of old. Along with their ice cream, Eddie’s has
an enormous selection of candies. Their staff is
also professional and friendly. If you’re looking
to visit the bygone age of ice cream parlors and
candy stores, be sure to stop by Eddie’s Sweet
Shop, the best candy store in Queens.
BEST CANNOLI
JOE’S SICILIAN BAKERY
212-16 48th Ave Bayside
718-225-2272 – www.facebook.com/pg/Joes-
Sicilian-Bakery-Inc-246665354994
Holy cannoli! There’s no better cannoli in
Queens than the ones produced at Joe’s Sicilian
Bakery; the family owned and operated business
began in 1975 and offers a wide variety of breads,
cookies, pastries and other treats, but one item
reigns supreme: the cannolis. This staple of
Sicilian cuisine is sure to amaze anyone who has
just a taste. With fried dough wrapped around
a sweet, creamy filling, Joe’s cannolis are the
best in Queens. Joe’s is a staple of the Queens
community, drawing the hungry people from
near and far to try their sweets. Joe’s treats are
irresistible, even for those just passing by.
BEST CHEESECAKE
CASCON
704 149th St, Whitestone
718-767-5700 – www.casconcheesecakes.com
The day starts before the sunrise at Cascon
Cheesecake. The ovens are fired up and the
baking begins to ensure each customer can
start their day off right with fresh baked
goods. Cascon boasts an incredible work
ethic, and that has led to the best cheesecake
in Queens. Since 1975, Cascon has provided
Queens with the ultimate cheesecake fix. With
flavors ranging from Oreo to raspberry swirl,
every cheesecake is guaranteed to astound
customers with its rich, delicious flavor and
texture. Cascon is a dependable, family-owned
business that has a reputation that precedes
them. Being voted Best Cheesecake in Queens
is no surprise.
FOOD
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/www.mariosmeatsanddeli.com
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/www.utopiabagelsofnewyork.com
/EddiesSweetShop
/Joes-Sicilian-Bakery-Inc-246665354994
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