Four New Spots to Bite Into This July

With summer in full swing, Astoria is welcoming a wave of new spots perfect for cooling off and treating yourself. From refreshing iced coffees to traditional Greek pastries, these fresh additions bring exciting flavors and sweet relief to the neighborhood.

Melt N Dip

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Melt N Dip has officially landed in Astoria, bringing its dessert menu to 33rd Street. Known for satisfying every kind of sweet tooth, Melt N Dip offers an wide selection of treats, plus a hot drinks menu that includes rich Turkish coffee. While this location is new to the city, Melt N Dip is already a global favorite with locations across the U.S., Canada, and Lebanon.

33-04 Ditmars Blvd. / (347) 242-3058 / https://meltndip.com/ / 4.0 out of 5 (Yelp)


Utopia Bagels

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Utopia Bagels brings the classic New York bagel to life, now serving the Long Island City community. A Queens staple since 1981, Utopia Bagels first opened in Whitestone and later expanded to Murray Hill—now continuing their legacy in LIC. Known for top-notch service both in-store and online, their menu features everything from fresh salads and a wide variety of cream cheeses to sliced nova and, of course, their signature bagels like jalapeño cheddar, asiago, and rainbow.

26-11 Jackson Ave. / (646) 931-1366 / 3.2 out of 5 (Yelp)


Coffee Pro

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This warm café is new to the Astoria area but has quickly become a popular spot for coffee and a variety of snacks. Located on the corner of Astoria Boulevard, Coffee Pro brings Arab cuisine to another level. Their Middle Eastern-inspired menu items are extensive, with a popular item being mohalabia, an Egyptian milk pudding dessert. They also have a wide selection of Dubai chocolate, a viral treat that includes pistachio butter and kunafa (knafeh), a finely chopped phyllo pastry. They also offer a has a series of delicious coffees, teas, and juices.

23-33 Astoria Blvd. / (646) 379-7448 / 4.5 out of 5 (Yelp)


Meri’s Bakeshop Café

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Meri’s Bakeshop Café brings tasty Greek baked goods to the community of Astoria. Settled on Ditmars Boulevard, Meri’s is sure to provide a variety of high-quality pastries to satisfy any craving. Their items include classic traditional Greek items such as bougatsa, a tasty custard pie, as well as classic items such as croissants. They also offer other pies like cheese, zucchini, and spinach, just to name a few. With a perfect Yelp rating, is clear Meri’s has quickly become a staple in Astoria.

23-14 Ditmars Blvd. / (347) 396-5621 /5.0 out of 5 (Yelp)