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Welcome to Santa Chiara Caffe

Santa Chiara Caffe, located in Long Island City, offers a delightful blend of gelato, desserts, and cafe treats. Known for its exquisite coffee and delectable avocado crepe, this waterfront gem provides a cozy atmosphere with outdoor seating options. Customers praise the exceptional service and quality of their menu, including scrumptious pastries and gelato flavors. The owner, Christiano, adds a personal touch, making patrons feel welcomed and valued. With imported coffee and food items from Italy, Santa Chiara Caffe offers a taste of authenticity at fair prices. The chic ambiance and stunning views of the East River and Manhattan make it a must-visit spot for a relaxing dining experience.

LOCATIONS
  • Santa Chiara Caffe
    5241 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101, United States
    5241 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101, United States Hotline: +1 929-424-5955

Welcome to Santa Chiara Caffe - a charming cafe nestled along the waterfront in Long Island City, NY. As a food reviewer of Restaurant World, I have had the pleasure of exploring the culinary delights offered at Santa Chiara Caffe. This gem of a cafe not only serves up mouthwatering gelato, delectable desserts, and aromatic coffees but also provides a cozy ambiance that invites you to relax and enjoy the views of the East River and Manhattan.

Customer reviews rave about the quality of food and service at Santa Chiara Caffe. From the flavorful avocado crepe to the indulgent tiramisu, each dish is crafted with care and attention to detail. The imported espresso from Italy and the tantalizing pastries are just a taste of the Italian goodness that awaits you at this cafe.

With options for outdoor seating, takeout, and delivery, Santa Chiara Caffe offers a versatile dining experience. Whether you're stopping by for a quick breakfast and coffee on a nice day or indulging in a leisurely lunch with friends, Santa Chiara Caffe has something for every palate.

The ambiance of the cafe exudes warmth and sophistication, with trendy decor and a welcoming atmosphere. The owner, Christiano, adds to the charm of the cafe, spreading his passion for food and hospitality to every visitor.

If you're in the area, I highly recommend giving Santa Chiara Caffe a try. Indulge in the gelato, sip on a delicious coffee, and savor the flavors of Italy right here in Long Island City. You won't be disappointed!

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Kristen G.
Kristen G.

I stumbled across this gorgeous cafe on a waterfront walk. The coffee was delicious- if you like regular coffee this spot was phenomenal. The avocado crepe was also excellent. They have lots of outdoor seating so a great place to have a quick breakfast and coffee on a nice day!

Grace W.
Grace W.

Nice and bright inside this cafe by the waterfront park, great service! I frequent this joint for morning coffee and this past weekend I finally got around to try lunch for the first time! I came in with a friend and we both ordered the Avocado & Salmon Salad. It was delicious and good portion. We really enjoyed the vibe at their outdoor on that mild summer day!

Michael S.
Michael S.

So glad this place opened. The LIC Waterfront is in need of dessert places and cafes. The gelato and pastries are great here and the service is amazing. Small space and can get crowded at times though.

Gab G.
Gab G.

Really nice cafe near the waterfront that serves gelato, pastries, and chocolates. I tried the dark chocolate and hazelnut gelato, which made for an amazing combo. Definitely recommended for a treat if you're in the area!

Ameya B.
Ameya B.

Good coffee, excellent Tiramisu, cute little spot, and a slightly expensive menu is how I'd describe this place. On a rather windy Sunday afternoon, we decided to walk to this place and all throughout the wind kept us company trying its best to push us away from this place (and making temperatures even worse for us). All that hard work though was rewarded by getting an excellent house drip coffee and an Americano, along with a very tasty Pistachio Tiramisu! It's all self-serve, however the staff brings your order to your table if you are seated inside. Excellent desserts/pastries for sweet tooth!

Matthew N.
Matthew N.

If they gave 6 stars on Yelp, this place would get it. There is literally nothing bad on the menu, the prices are fair, the coffee is delicious, and the decor is beautiful. The owner Christiano is also a plus, he exudes warmth and is so welcoming. He is passionate about his craft, and even makes the neighborhood better! Coffee: imported espresso from Italy, balanced coffee drinks, and even some wine and beer for sale! You can't go wrong, all the coffee options are delicious. Food: also imported, the best stuff is the brunch items (loved the salmon crepe) and the pastries. The pasta is also good, but I would stick with the panini and charcuterie if you are eating there in the evening hours. Ambiance: it's like a trendy boutique or modern art museum. The wall paper has gold leaf and soft blue hues, helping you relax or work remote. The seating area is small but cozy, and if the weather is nice, try sitting outside for an amazing view of the East River and Manhattan. Value: the food and drinks are all fairly priced but since they are imported, you are getting a deal! It would be much more expensive flying to Italy, so be glad you found this cafe and try to absorb all the Italian goodness.

Whitney D.
Whitney D.

I really liked this cafe when I walked in. Clean, smelled very good and saw they had alot of pastores that looked delicious. I was waisting some time so I stopped here to get some breakfast. I got some eggs scrambled and an iced latte. Not sure if the guy helping me was just having an off day but I placed my latte order and he got it wrong/ did not hear me two times. But the Iced latte was good. The eggs on the other hand seemed a bit mushy. They were sort of tasty but I just could not seem to get over the mushyness. But I was pretty hungry so I ate them. It came with some arugula and tomatoes and two pieces of some sort of bread. I did not taste the bread though. The Outdoor little seating are was nice. I am not sure I would stop back in here for food but I would try another coffee drink or have another iced latte here.

Liz C.
Liz C.

***Event Review*** This review is for a Yelp Elite event. What a great experience. I came here on the weekend to redeem a free fresh pizza slice. It was a quick wait and worth it. I also purchased some drinks they offered. Highly recommend checking it out as it's still offered through the end of August for purchase of a whole pie.

Ilana Z.
Ilana Z.

A cute new coffee / lunch spot in LIC! We came in and ordered 2 coffees, 4 sandwiches, and 2 tiramisus. They have several different timarusu flavors, which was really cool. We got the rum one and the original tiramisu ($9 each which is a bit pricy). The rum one was a tad too sweet but the original was AMAZING! The avocado toast with a sunny side up was good but the egg was over cooked and did not leak. The yolk was hard. The paninis were $9 each and came on warm focaccia bread and a side of Arugula salad with olive oil. The sandwiches were so yummy. I loved the mortadella, Burrata, and pistachio one. We also got the prosciutto mozzarella one which was fresh and tasty, and the salami formaggio. It took a while for the coffee to come out (I had to remind the staff...), but other than this we'd come here again and try a glass of wine / their gelatos!