Pata Cafe, 56-14 Van Horn St., Elmhurst
Open Since: December 2015
Type of Cuisine: Thai/bubble tea
The popular Pata Paplean bar on Woodside Avenue has branched out to this family-friendly restaurant on the other side of Queens Boulevard. Pata Cafe serves Thai bubble tea, and a rotating menu of quick food like pad Thai and sandwiches. The interior resembles a tree house, and it’s been a popular after-school spot for local students.
Breads Bakery, 1890 Broadway, Lincoln Square
Open Since: Feb. 11, 2016
Type of Cuisine: Sandwiches, Salads, Baked Goods
It’s going to be hard to pass up the decadent selection of fresh-out-of-the-oven pastries, but this bakery also serves sandwiches and salads made on-site. Breads Bakery, which first opened in Union Square a few years ago, quickly became known for its babka, both the nutella and cinnamon versions. Owner Gadi Peleg believes baked goods should be as fresh as possible and so they’re baked continually throughout the day. Patrons can sit and have a cup of coffee or lunch or grab a fresh baguette on their way home.
