The Creek & The Cave
“Since 2007 they have comedy every night of the week & awesome happy hour specials.”
“Super great place , great food , great bar, great patio, great shows ,great owner and great pinball machines :)”
“The best part is that the cook is generally flexible and you can sort of build your own burrito, quesadilla, nachos, or enchiladas.”
The Creek & The Cave
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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First time here, and I must say, what a wonderful time I had! My boyfriend and I stopped by here a Monday afternoon, around 3pm. There were only two other tables occupied other than ours.
FOOD: I got the Veracruz burger, well done; and it was delicious! It had pickled jalapeños and some sort of chipotle sauce that made it taste out of this world! The burger was nice and juicy and it came with a side of thick, hand cut fries that were amazing! My boyfriend had the burrito bowl with shredded beef. He seemed to thoroughly enjoy it, however it looked like a small portion to me. He also wished it had some colors in it, like for example some corn, tomatoes or guac on top. Regardless of that he really liked the burrito bowl.
DRINKS: We happened to go during happy hour so we got some large glasses of margaritas for $4! And let me tell you, they were worth every penny! I had the pineapple margarita and my boyfriend had the orange margarita and they were both great! They were strong yet flavorful, we enjoyed the drinks so much, we ended up ordering another pineapple margarita to share! Definitely recommend it!
AMBIENCE/SERVICE: The restaurant is nice and cozy. Theres a nice cozy little space to sit on the first floor and I believe there's something downstairs, not sure what it is. The service was pretty good, our server was very nice and friendly and she definitely made my experience there better!
Definitely recommend everyone go give it a try!
My girlfriend and I went to The Creek & The Cave last Friday night for an 8pm comedy show. It was not a good experience. We ordered a few beers and overpriced Mexican appetizers, and sat three tables from the stage on the first floor. The skits were crude and distasteful, many "jokes" aggressively pushed their own political views onto the audience. None of it was funny.
At one point, my friend leaned over to whisper in my ear that she was going to the restroom – and the performer walked right up to us mid-routine to rudely say into the mic: 'You ladies are louder than you think you are, and you're in the front row.' Completely unnecessary.
After sitting through thirty grueling minutes of lackluster entertainment, we made our way downstairs. It was open mic for amateurs, and the atmosphere was a lot more laidback. Beside the bar area, there's also a photo booth and a few pinball machines.
Please do yourself a favor and go to The Standing Room a few blocks away instead.
Hands down the best value anywhere in Long Island city. We came for brunch and crushed $2 mimosas and $3 canned beer, chips and guac, and chilaquiles. We were filled to capacity and drunk for around 45 bucks. The food was solid, the service was friendly. The place was pretty cool as well. They have a pinball room downstairs that you can get sucked in for hours. Overall a solid spot to get affordable food and drinks.
I had dinner here with some family on Thursday, April 21. I was visiting NYC from south Florida, and my cousin (who lives in the area) recommended we go here for Mexican food. I was very disappointed. Chipotle is 10 times better.
I ordered a burrito bowl with ground beef. I asked them to add sautéed peppers and onions. The food that arrived was not worth the $10 price tag.
The food was not seasoned well. It was very bland – from the rice to the meat. There was very little beef on top, very little peppers/onions, and very little rice in comparison to an exorbitant amount of black beans. Seriously, the beans were overwhelming and made the dish taste disgusting. The picture I took is what was left – it all is black beans with a sparse amount of rice grains sticking around them. And this was after I already ate some of the beans. I did not enjoy the the meal at all.
If you're looking for a Mexican burrito bowl, don't come here. Save your money and go to Chipotle – you'll get more food for less money, and food that is seasoned properly and that actually tastes good.
This review is strictly for Brunch. This was my first time here and the major selling point was the $2 mimosas. Those were great, and surprisingly strong for 2 bucks! It was not particularly busy so I'm guessing it is not that popular for brunch. Service was ok and not particularly warm. I liked the salsa and chips that they give you to start. The menu is mostly Latin/Mexican inspired. Have to say we didn't really care for the food at all. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. My friend and I had the biscuits, sausage and gravy, which tends to be a solid pick anywhere else, but here not so much.
I would possibly try it for lunch or dinner. Maybe brunch is just not their thing. My roommate said it's a good spot for drinks so I will have to come back for that and a comedy show. Will update at that point.
Chose this place on a whim after visiting some breweries around queens and it was really good! Had the tacos al carbon platter with slow roasted pork and the meat was flavorful and succulent. Tortillas and rice and beans were spot on. Chips and guac were perfect. The others in my party seemed to enjoy their food too. Would definitely recommend.
Subterranean entertainment!
This venue located in Long Island City can be a beehive of activity depending on the time of day. I visited solely for the purpose of playing their pinball tables, which are located next to the downstairs bar. They had Wizard of Oz LE, Twilight Zone, The Walking Dead, The Sopranos, Medieval Madness and a couple that were switched off (Star Trek and The Hobbit). All games were $1.00 per play (or $2 for 3 credits) and accepted bills. The pinballs were in fairly good condition.
When I stopped in on a Sunday afternoon, Creek & Cave was promoting a $5 AYCE mac-n-cheese buffet, with no less than 10 varieties to choose from. I passed, opting to obtain my daily nutrients from half a dozen pints of beer (beer's got nutrients in it, right? Just say yes), but the general consensus seemed to be that all of the macaroni tasted great.
The biggest issue I encountered was that the macaroni smorgasbord was setup in the pinball area, and with a bunch of people already hovering around the food, it got crazy hot downstairs. What's more, the chafing dishes/pans of hot cheesy noodles were placed **dangerously** close to those of us shooting silver ball trick shots. I was seriously worried that my ass was going to catch on fire, given the proximity of my butt to the buffet table. Then again, I've got a rather large derriere (for a white guy)……
C&C features a separate room for standup comedy, which I think is an awesome feature. There appeared to be only one downstairs bathroom for both guys and girls, so expect a wait during busy hours. But the female bartender was cute, the pinballs in mostly terrific shape, and the replay values set lower than expected on many tables, which meant a great return on investment.
Yep, I'd recommend.
If you're a hungry aspiring comic or improviser in your 20s/30s, this place might be a second home to you. Overall, this place is doing the good work of giving folks a shot at stage time without much hassle.
Can't really speak to the food but the drinks are potent and they have a respectable beer lineup at the downstairs bar.
The fishbowl open mic stage downstairs is a pretty precarious zone, so if you're performing, hope you have health insurance (watch you head if you're tall, there are lighting fixtures swinging above your noggin').