Fresco Deli Cafe
“They're open until 2pm and serve breakfast the whole time; perfect for late starters like myself.”
“I had the Mamaitas sandwich- avocados, smoked turkey, roasted red peppers, munster cheese, and L/T with pesto mayo.”
“I work in an area on the border of Sunnyside and Long Island City, and we are basically in the middle of nowhere and we are a long walk to any restaurants or places for lunch.”
Fresco Deli Cafe
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
4 reviews
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This is a great place to grab lunch with colleagues or friends. I was in the area for a work assignment and decided to find something close by in the neighborhood. Their sandwiches are geniunely fresh and tasty. Prepared right in front of you at their counter/kitchen exactly the way you want it. I had the Mamaitas sandwich- avocados, smoked turkey, roasted red peppers, munster cheese, and L/T with pesto mayo. Muy caliente!
I had breakfast in the morning, their egg & sausage on a roll was very good. It was off to a great start in the day! And I love that they let you customize the coffee to a T! I had an hazelnut iced coffee with soy milk! Yum!! It had a smooth & creamy texture. Hazelnut coffee is just amazing! It adds the right amount of flavoring and rich aroma to spice up any cup of coffee!
And on Fri's special, all bakery pastries are 50 cents off! What a deal! Def check this place out.
In this bizarre stretch of Queens Blvd. where I work, there are just NO good lunch options. Long Island City is just not walkable enough, Astoria is all the way over the bridge, and sometimes Sunnyside and 39th Street just seem too far. When I need a quick lunch, I usually go to Fresco, and they really are not that bad.
The salads are completely average, and the heros are HUGE, so my favorite thing to get here is a panini. They use nice thick cut bread, don't overgrill, and it's really filling. They also know what they're doing when it comes to grilled chicken; it's always juicy and tender.
Diner food in cafe form, sent out in deliveries by the dozen and just enough seating for a few, that about sums up Fresco Deli Cafe. A primary stop for folks hanging out at the nearby Laguardia Community College, it was once a frequent lunch spot of mine and easy option for breakfast on the go. When things didn't work out, delivery was always a reliable alternative.
The food is adequate for takeout / diner standards, and far cheaper than most places. For the most part, the price tag matched the food, as most of it is just slapped together before making its way to be delivered somewhere. It's by no means gourmet, I've had omelettes that looked like road kill before, despite the fact they tasted decent. They never seem to have enough home fries throughout the day, so expect a lot of substitution with fries.
Sandwiches are my thing here, like the black forest ham and cheddar or turkey avocado with peppers. The bread is not remarkable but they usually do a solid job of stuffing it so there's something in every bite. It won't cost you more than $4-5, and the bagels are also in the $1-3 range. Consider avoiding the pizza, in any form. You've been warned.
Pricing is obviously reasonable and the service is decent. Phone orders can get a tad tricky at times, so try to utilize online delivery if possible. SInce they operate primarily during the day time, just beware they have no dinner options as they close at 7pm every day.
They serve breakfast all day, and have TURKEY BACON! I love turkey bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches with ketchup, salt and pepper at 8 PM.
I usually order here for pick up via Grubhub, and they're always on time and delicious. The cashiers and deli men are also always very nice.