The Queens Kickshaw has successfully filled Astoria's good-coffee-void and then some!
Aside from their plethora of kick ass "slow pour over" coffees, they offer a menu of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and a spattering of eclectic sides.
(slow pour over brewing stations!)
Starting in June (really soon!) they will start serving local craft beers as well as some delicious Belgians on tap. (disclaimer: I am a giant beer enthusiast.)
The Queens Kickshaw has ample seating and a simple, inviting, "reclaimed-wood-furniture " vibe (and, of course, free WiFi).
So far I've sampled a few of the grilled cheeses:
-the lone breakfast sandwich: eggs and cheese on brioche (aka fluffy Texas Toast that is soaked in butter in the best way) smothered in maple hot sauce. It's really different and really, really tasty. Slight sweet and spiciness with herb-seasoned scrambled eggs and a thin "cracker" of cheese. More gourmet than comfort for sure, but definitely delicious. ($4, served til 11am)
(eggs and cheese breakfast sanwich and a coupla coffees)
-the gouda: gouda, black beam hummus, guava jam and pickled jalepenos on brioche bread. This sandwich sounds a little bizarre- it's quite a leap from cheddar and tomato soup (which they also serve!), but it is AWESOME. It all works. And they are generous with the gouda, so I give them serious props for that! Served with a spicy little side salad. ($10)
-the gruyere: I just had a couple of bites of this one, but it was equally as delicious as the gouda. On Rye with carmelized onions and Napa-cabbage slaw ($8)
The Coffee:
I am from Seattle, so you could say that I am a bit of a coffee snob...! The Queens Kickshaw offers several blends that are all amazing. I personally love the Mexican and the Ethiopian. The slow-pour-over brewing method is something I haven't seen on the East Coast, and I welcome it whole-heartedly!
Also of note, their cold-brewed iced coffee is GREAT. And so far, consistent. I only wish that they would use coffee ice cubes like they do at Baruir's, my other favorite coffee supplier. Oh, and it's $3.50. But it's worth it!
(not a great picture, but you get the idea..)
All in all, The Queens Kickshaw is a great place to hang out if you live in the neighborhood, and absolutely worth traveling to Queens from another borough!
The Queens Kickshaw
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