Guidebook for Queens
Essentials
13837 Queens Blvd
13837 Queens BoulevardGeneral grocery store. 13 min. walk.
A NYC "deli" with gourmet foods, takeout sushi, fruits,and some organic and health foods. 11 min. walk.
Stop 1 Market
13775 Queens BlvdA NYC "deli" with gourmet foods, takeout sushi, fruits,and some organic and health foods. 11 min. walk.
Nearest Trader Joe's. Hard to get to by public transportation, but 10 min. by taxi. Walk 20 min. to take Q54 bus on Metropolitan Ave -or- Take E/F to Forest Hills, then switch to Q23 bus.
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Trader Joe's
130 Court StNearest Trader Joe's. Hard to get to by public transportation, but 10 min. by taxi. Walk 20 min. to take Q54 bus on Metropolitan Ave -or- Take E/F to Forest Hills, then switch to Q23 bus.
Sakura-Ya Japanese Mart
72-50 Austin St日本食料品店です。Nearest Japanese grocery store. Take E/F train to Forest Hills 最寄駅。
All types of Asian groceries (Chinese, Korean, Japanese) can be gotten here. Take Q44 or Q20 bus. Best place to get Q44 express bus is on corner of Main St. and Union Turnpike. (10 min. walk from us)
Chung Fat Supermarket
41-82 Main StAll types of Asian groceries (Chinese, Korean, Japanese) can be gotten here. Take Q44 or Q20 bus. Best place to get Q44 express bus is on corner of Main St. and Union Turnpike. (10 min. walk from us)
Most 'traditional' health food store nearby. Organic/vegetarian/gluten-free/raw foods/vegan products, and some limited organic produce are available here. 14 min. walk.
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Thyme Natural Market & Cafe
Most 'traditional' health food store nearby. Organic/vegetarian/gluten-free/raw foods/vegan products, and some limited organic produce are available here. 14 min. walk.
Nearest grocery store from Kew Garden/Union Tpke station, by the subway exit towards the rear if you are coming back from Manhattan. 10 min ride-Q46 (Springfield), across the street to get back home.
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Key Food Supermarket
208 Crescent StNearest grocery store from Kew Garden/Union Tpke station, by the subway exit towards the rear if you are coming back from Manhattan. 10 min ride-Q46 (Springfield), across the street to get back home.
Key Food with the most kosher selections. More upscale compared to the other two Key Foods. Also close to Chase Bank, Dunkin Donuts, and laundromat that delivers. 12 min. walk.
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Key Food Supermarket
208 Crescent StKey Food with the most kosher selections. More upscale compared to the other two Key Foods. Also close to Chase Bank, Dunkin Donuts, and laundromat that delivers. 12 min. walk.
Food Scene
138-59 Queens Blvd
138-59 Queens BoulevardBest Colombian Food nearby. 13 min. walk.
Starbucks
118-24 Queens BlvdIt's the nearest Starbucks. 最寄りのスタバです。13 min. walk.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
193 W 237th StNearest Chipotle. E/F trains to Forest Hills.
Great organic burgers.
Franchise started right here in Queens, went national a few years ago. We started going to Store No.1 years back. Vegetarian & Kid friendly.
E/F Trains to Forest Hills.
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Bareburger
33-21 31st AveGreat organic burgers.
Franchise started right here in Queens, went national a few years ago. We started going to Store No.1 years back. Vegetarian & Kid friendly.
E/F Trains to Forest Hills.
One of the best cluster of Chinese food and dumpling stalls in Flushing. Take Q44 or Q20 bus. Best place to get Q44 express bus is on corner of Main St. and Union Turnpike.
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Golden Shopping Mall
41-28 Main StOne of the best cluster of Chinese food and dumpling stalls in Flushing. Take Q44 or Q20 bus. Best place to get Q44 express bus is on corner of Main St. and Union Turnpike.
Taiwanese "tea-shop" restaurant. This block also has some of the best Chinese/Taiwanese restaurants before having to go all the way to Flushing downtown. Take Q44 or Q20 bus.
88 Canteen
58-46 Main StTaiwanese "tea-shop" restaurant. This block also has some of the best Chinese/Taiwanese restaurants before having to go all the way to Flushing downtown. Take Q44 or Q20 bus.
Hot Bialys Bagels
11663 Queens BlvdGood, fresh bagels & lox. 12 min. walk.
Cafe franchise from Korea. Nice decor, newer and more cozy feeling than Starbucks down the street. 12 min walk.
North Penguin
120-10 Queens BlvdCafe franchise from Korea. Nice decor, newer and more cozy feeling than Starbucks down the street. 12 min walk.
Everything Else
Nearest laundromat. Another laundry a little further, will come pick up & drop off the load. 9 min. walk.
85-15 Main St
85-15 Main StreetNearest laundromat. Another laundry a little further, will come pick up & drop off the load. 9 min. walk.
Best yoga class in NYC!!! Wednesday & Sunday from 7-9pm. I recommend it for people of all abilities and ages. Beginners & Walkins are welcome. $25. F Train to 14 St. http://www.mahayogiyogamission.org
Still Mind Zendo
34 West 15th StreetBest yoga class in NYC!!! Wednesday & Sunday from 7-9pm. I recommend it for people of all abilities and ages. Beginners & Walkins are welcome. $25. F Train to 14 St. http://www.mahayogiyogamission.org
Not as big as the Brooklyn or Bronx, but definitely worth a visit if you've gone to others and want to stay local, or you love gardening and plants. Take Q44 or Q20 bus. from Main St.
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Queens botaniske hage
43-50 Main StNot as big as the Brooklyn or Bronx, but definitely worth a visit if you've gone to others and want to stay local, or you love gardening and plants. Take Q44 or Q20 bus. from Main St.
Entertainment & Activities
Hoover - Manton Playgrounds
8353 Manton StNice playground nearby. 8 min. walk.
Best museum for kids. Ever. Hands on displays and interactive exhibits. Outdoor playground where you can play with big machines that demonstrate physics & water power. 40 min. F/E train, 10 min taxi
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New York Hall of Science
47-01 111th StBest museum for kids. Ever. Hands on displays and interactive exhibits. Outdoor playground where you can play with big machines that demonstrate physics & water power. 40 min. F/E train, 10 min taxi
Shopping
Duane Reade
3506 BroadwayNearest pharmacy & drugstore. 12 min. walk.
Please have everything shipped to UPS store to prevent loss, and make sure that you receive the package. They will hold your package for $6, up to a month. It's about a 5 minute walk from our place.
125-28 Queens Blvd
125-28 Queens BoulevardPlease have everything shipped to UPS store to prevent loss, and make sure that you receive the package. They will hold your package for $6, up to a month. It's about a 5 minute walk from our place.
Sightseeing
For hiking or cycling in the "deep woods" enter the hiking trails at Metropolitan Ave and Forest Park Drive, a block west of Wallenberg Square. 25 min. walk to entrance. Hike trails take 30 min - 2hrs
Wallenberg Square
115-29 Metropolitan AveFor hiking or cycling in the "deep woods" enter the hiking trails at Metropolitan Ave and Forest Park Drive, a block west of Wallenberg Square. 25 min. walk to entrance. Hike trails take 30 min - 2hrs