{"id":188733,"date":"2026-04-07T20:23:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T20:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/188733\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T20:23:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T20:23:30","slug":"the-latest-openings-in-western-queens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/188733\/","title":{"rendered":"the latest openings in western Queens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"962\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gyrocity2.jpg\" class=\"crop-center wp-post-image\" alt=\"western queens\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Gyro City recently expanded to a second location in Astoria.<\/p>\n<p>Photo credit: Gyro City<\/p>\n<p>\t\t Search our comprehensive guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/events.qns.com\/?utm_source=qns&amp;utm_medium=oneliner&amp;utm_campaign=thingstodo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">things to do in Queens<\/a> for more local events \u2014 or <a href=\"https:\/\/events.qns.com\/add-your-event\/?utm_source=qns&amp;utm_medium=oneliner&amp;utm_campaign=thingstodo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">submit your own<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>As a new month unfolds, western Queens continues to give the neighborhood something new to explore with a list of new eateries and cafes on the dining scene. From a new ice cream shop in <a href=\"https:\/\/qns.com\/2026\/03\/taste-of-puebla-sunnyside-the-legacy-of-de-mole\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sunnyside<\/a> offering classic treats like sundaes and egg creams to a new pizzeria with an old-school aesthetic, there\u2019s definitely a nostalgia factor making a wave in the neighborhood lately,\u00a0 letting locals find simple ways to connect over delicious food. <\/p>\n<p>From a new Greek spot with freshly made sandwiches and skewers to a cozy cafe, here are some of the latest openings in the area.\n<\/p>\n<p>Gyro City\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>37-06 30th Ave., Astoria\n<\/p>\n<p>347-396-5153\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gyrocitynyc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">gyrocitynyc.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @gyrocitynyc\n<\/p>\n<p>Gyro City just landed in Astoria this week with their soft opening and an official grand opening on Saturday, April 25. Following the success of their Brooklyn shop, the brand is getting ready to impress the Greek community and locals in Astoria with an expanded menu along with staples like grilled skewers, pita sandwiches, halloumi fries and more. Everything on their menu is prepared with organic produce, cooked in beef tallow, and imported pita bread, to give you the best flavors of Greece to indulge in.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-605832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screendoor2.jpg\" alt=\"The Screen Door\" width=\"649\" height=\"700\"  \/>The Screen Door opened in Sunnyside, specializing in classic ice cream treats. Photo credit: The Screen Door<br \/>\nThe Screen Door\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>481-19 Skillman Ave., Sunnyside<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thescreendoorbrooklyn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">thescreendoorbrooklyn.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @thescreendoorbrooklyn\n<\/p>\n<p>The Screen Door has made its way to Sunnyside just in time for warm spring days to indulge in ice cream from sundaes to banana splits, egg creams, and more classic frozen treats. Whether you want to enjoy an ice cream cone or indulge in something special, like an ice cream pizza or even their ice cream nachos, the new addition is the perfect place to satisfy your sweet tooth this summer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-605831\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Freddyspizza.jpg\" alt=\"Freddy's Pizza\" width=\"532\" height=\"700\"  \/>Freddy\u2019s Pizza expanded from their Whitestone location, bringing old-school vibes to their newest space. Photo credit: Freddy\u2019s Pizza<br \/>\nFreddy\u2019s Pizza\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>25-27 Broadway, Astoria<\/p>\n<p>347-461-6114\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/freddyspizzany.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">freddyspizzany.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @freddyspizzany\n<\/p>\n<p>Freddy\u2019s Pizza recently opened in Astoria, giving customers a major dose of nostalgia with its old-school style pizzeria. The space is an expansion from their original Whitestone location which first opened in 1961. The new pizzeria is filled with family photos along the wall, old school booths and checkered tile floors, letting guests step back in time while enjoying pizza and hero sandwiches like The Freddy, made with chicken cutlet, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, and vodka sauce pesto.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-605829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Loroespresso.jpg\" alt=\"L'oro Espresso Bar\" width=\"529\" height=\"700\"  \/>L\u2019oro Espresso Bar recently opened, featuring bombolinos, coffee, and tea. Photo credit: L\u2019oro Espresso Bar<br \/>\nL\u2019oro Espresso Bar\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>21-75 35th St., Astoria<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @loroespressobar\n<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a new cafe in the neighborhood with rustic brick walls and cozy couches, complete with iced lattes and matcha for the perfect afternoon pick-me-up or coffee date spot. The new cafe also offers bites like fresh-made bombolones, an Italian donut with flavors like pistachio and Nutella, along with their breakfast croissant, prepared with prosciutto, pesto, tomato, or mozzarella.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-605830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bkbreadcafe1.jpg\" alt=\"Brooklyn Bread Cafe\" width=\"566\" height=\"700\"  \/>Brooklyn Bread Cafe opened in Astoria, specializing in gourmet sandwiches and freshly baked bread. Photo credit: Brooklyn Bread Cafe<br \/>\nBrooklyn Bread Cafe\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>29-02 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria<\/p>\n<p>718-637-0111\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/brooklynbread.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">brooklynbread.com<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>Instagram: @bkbreadcafe\n<\/p>\n<p>Brooklyn Bread Cafe recently expanded to Astoria, giving the neighborhood a taste of its freshly baked bread, bagels, and gourmet sandwiches, like the Brooklyn Combo, made with prosciutto di parma, chicken cutlet, mozzarella, olive oil, and balsamic glaze, and vegan options like the vegan hash and spicy mozz. The new location marks the brand\u2019s fourth location in the city, known for its careful attention to detail and fresh ingredients, offering a taste of Brooklyn to the western Queens community with their newest addition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Gyro City recently expanded to a second location in Astoria. 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