CJ's Cafe

142 reviews

177-15 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366

+17184806370

About

CJ's Cafe is a Sandwich shop located at 177-15 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366. It has received 142 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars.

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Hours

Monday9:30AM-7PM
Tuesday9:30AM-7PM
Wednesday10AM-7PM
ThursdayClosed
Friday9:30AM-7PM
Saturday9:30AM-7PM
Sunday9:30AM-7PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of CJ's Cafe: 177-15 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366

  • CJ's Cafe has 4.5 stars from 142 reviews

  • Sandwich shop

  • "======== 27 September 2023 ======== We stopped in for a late lunch after a visit to Dr"

    "What can I say about this? This place is just so AMAZING, the food was incredible!! The bubble tea was just spectacular! I can’t believe that I’ve lived in the area for close to 22 years and this is the first time I had ever had it! When you first enter it’s super quaint and calming, and the service is beyond your typical cafe! They really go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and the ambiance is very relaxing"

    "So I was around the neighborhood waiting around for my nephew and his fam to get out of his graduation"

    "I found this place on yelp and I was really excited"

    "Quiet and pleasant"

Reviews

  • Jim Ryan

======== 27 September 2023 ======== We stopped in for a late lunch after a visit to Dr. Oster clean who is across the street in Utopia center. The menu has a breakfast section which indicates breakfast is till 12:00 or 12:30. And the main description it says breakfast all day. Hey owner, she need to fix that. Today the forbidding vertical blinds were open. So it was much lighter at area inside. He could turn into a greenhouse with a son feeding down. But it didn't do that today. We were there at about 2:15 2:30 and ordered lunch. I had a brother with fries, cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato. It was better than okay on a scale of 1 to 10. I give it like a 7.5. McDonald's I give like a 4.5 Burger King a five and Wendy's a 5.5 so substantially better than those. The fries were the tiny little fries and the wheel came with a set of plastic utensils. The time that when the fries are a little bit too overdone and hard before it doesn't spare them. It splits and have to eat till fries. But with your hand okay but the fries are still good. I would go back there and will likely go back here again and again. ======================= Last visit, 4 years ago. ======================= It looks "forbidding from outside, I think because of the vertical blinds- you can't see inside, north side of Union Turnpike with it's unrelenting sun. Short comfort food menu, home made soup, everything looks good. I had a bagel w/cream cheese and coffee. Free WiFi, and even somenoutlets to plug in your laptop. Said is CJ's Cafe and just ask for the password. Pleasant people!
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • david flores

What can I say about this? This place is just so AMAZING, the food was incredible!! The bubble tea was just spectacular! I can’t believe that I’ve lived in the area for close to 22 years and this is the first time I had ever had it! When you first enter it’s super quaint and calming, and the service is beyond your typical cafe! They really go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and the ambiance is very relaxing. I ordered the chicken cutlet, and I had the lychee and mango bubble tea and it was just delicious and I know me and my girlfriend will definitely go again to try their other sandwiches! And also try their other teas! And the lady was nice enough to give us a sample of the smoothie!! Thank you so much for everything, and I’ll definitely tell other people to come here!!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Chicken Cutlet Lettuce Tomato N Chipotle Sauce

  • Jessy Rojell

So I was around the neighborhood waiting around for my nephew and his fam to get out of his graduation. Happen upon this place cause me and my daughter wanted something to munch on. As I walked in I saw 2 of my fav things: a cute little booth, and boba tea. The cashier pointed out on the menu what they are most famous for (we looked brand new) and I ordered the homemade baked chicken avocado cheddar and chipotle sauce press sandwich. Just one bite and I was hooked! Also I ordered the strawberry boba tea, and it taste like nesquick (I love it by the way) my daughter ordered the cheese burger and the “eat a peach” smoothie. And she says it’s delicious. I would definitely be coming back for more.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Cutlet Lettuce Tomato N Chipotle Sauce

  • Benjamin Mei

I found this place on yelp and I was really excited. It's a tiny place, with a few small table for seating. I came in for lunch and got the Homemade baked chicken, avocado, cheddar, and chipotle sauce. It's a panini pressed sandwich and it was good, wouldn't say excellent. Chicken was a little bland, chipotle gave it a nice spicy tingle The avocado, cheddar, and chipotle sauce made up for the blandness of the chicken so that was good. Prices are decent. The sandwich was 7.95. I would definitely come here again and try out their other menu items.

  • Chris Lee

Quiet and pleasant. Not much seating, however the place usually has seats available. The cashier was very nice, and bought my ordered sandwich to me. I got the shrimp po boy and it was pretty decent. They take their time and effort to heat/prepare the bread and all of the components of the sandwich. The sandwiches arent too small nor too big. The only problem I had with the sandwich was that it left my mouth dry. Next time I will try another sandwich. Prices are about $8 for thw popular sandwiches on the menu.

  • ThisSummer Wn

My favorite breakfast is here. Actually I've tried a lot of different dishes including wraps, sandwiches, and drinks. Especially the menu in this picture, home fries so good. both fresh, clean, delicious,excellent service, price reasonable. And food always made my day
Service
Take out
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Passion Mango, Ham or Bacon and American Cheese Omelette, Onion Ring, Sweet Potato Fries

  • Sarah Rose

I love CJs! They've been a staple here for years. The owners are super sweet and hard working. I always get their chicken cutlet pressed sandwich with avocado, lettuce, tomato and chipotle sauce. Simple, delicious, and a large portion! Go there for a good and simple lunch
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Recommended dishes
Chicken Cutlet Lettuce Tomato N Chipotle Sauce

  • Malika Baksh

Had the chicken and avocado toast which was delicious. My best friend had an omelette with home fries. The home fries were just ok and nothing special. The coffee arrived super cold and way too full of sugar. Afraid to ask the guy at the front desk to heat it up, i did anyways. He put the timer on 5 minutes. He handed it back super piping hot and smelling of smoke with a strange expression. I will not be returning.

  • George James III

It was my first time being here, so I was skeptical when going in. I 100% made the right choice! The staff was was very hospitable. They were very pleasant about answering all seven of my questions about the menu lol. The food was absolutely amazing! I had two different omelets, chocolate chip pancakes, and a smoothie. Each item was delicious! I recommend this place for sure!

  • Jerry Riedl

We absolutely LOVE this place. My kids and I grab lunch to go whenever we have soccer at Cunningham Park, and CJ’s aways serves us up something delicious with outstanding service. Custom sandwiches & an excellent menu with something for everyone - vegan/veg options & meat eaters. The smoothies are delicious as well! I’m so glad CJ’s is a regular part of our weekends

  • Yana

Great food. I work across the Street, and from all the deli's and restaurants on the block, i like to spoil myself with CJ's. My ULTIMATE FAVE is the Peanut butter & Nutella whole wheat hero sandwich. I've tried almost everything in there, the hero's, smoothies, coffee, and even the sweet potato fries are just DELICIOUS! Great job Kee kee, CJ's is really awesome!

  • Ashley Sugrim

Outstanding service I love the staff, the food, and the ambience. This place is amazing the hospitality is great.The ingredients you can tell are good quality and they prepared superb food. Their chicken cutlet sandwich on a hero is must try. I hope this small restaurant thrive and keeping up the amazing food and service! One of my favorite spot.

  • shaun banks

After sitting in traffics, my lady and I googled a place to eat close by and they came up within 5 minutes from us. Great hospitality. Great food. I had the cheese burger, fries. It was big and juicy. My lady had spicy chicken fajita wrap. She enjoyed it. We both are satisfied. Thank you CJ's. If we are in the area again we will return.

  • Damn Nation

It is still good as usual. Cafe still serves such good cutlet sandwiches and you can even add avocado. Burgers of pleasant size too!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Cutlet Lettuce Tomato N Chipotle Sauce

  • Suman Fayyaz

I love this place, their food portions are big and worth the price. The egg and cheese quesadillas are so much for one person and I love their chicken-avocado pressed wrap. They always give some kind of chips on the side with every order. The staff is so kind and helpful. I definitely recommend this place for breakfast and lunch.

  • Kal El

Really good sandwiches, way better than any of the Subways in the area. I'm coming here from now on. Also love the smoothies. The best part is customer service, the lady at the counter was very friendly, and accommodating about my food allergies.
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

  • Ele J

Vegetarian Perspective: Gave it 3 stars for effort. Had the veggie burger deluxe. It's literally a vegetable burger that could use some flavor. The spot is cozy and clean. Food is cooked on the spot which is good. I'm willing to go back and try the veggie wrap, it may be a better choice.

  • Jean Pierre Ambron

I’ve been taking out food from them for some 7 years now. Their food over this time has been incredibly consistent and delicious. Also, they always serve me with a smile. It’s my sincere hope that they will be able ride out this pandemic and reopen in the very near future.

  • Oliver Jenkins

Great sandwiches and very friendly service! Would definitely recommend CJ's if you're in the neighborhood and need something quick and tasty. My fiance and I had the first two Press Sandwiches (paninis pretty much) and they were great, especially the chipotle sauce one.

  • Qaiser Malik

This is my go to place if I am having lazy weekend. We just order breakfast and it never lets you down. Love their roasted omelette! Always fresh! Home fries and good too. The lady in front is very friendly. Places like these make you love Queens!

  • Joseph Kowalski

My first deli living in queens and I don’t need to find another one. The mango smoothie is the best I’ve ever had and the chipotle chicken sandwich is gassed for a reason. If you don’t try this place out while ya here what are you doing.

  • Carmen Cruz

Their blueberry pancakes are really good. I really enjoyed the lychee smoothie. The prices are reasonable. The workers are very helpful & friendly. It's a small cafe but I can usually get a table when I go there. I will continue going.

  • Ofelia H.

so delicious with avocado, yummy yummy
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cheese Burger Deluxe

  • Mihai Pistol

Very good and affordable food. The service is quick and efficient, but its more of a take-out place than a sit-down cafe. Overall you can leave satisfied with not much to complain. P.S. The home fries are particularly good.

  • Muhammad Elfaham

This is the most respectful and amazing place to have breakfast or lunch in queens. The manager is great, the service is quick and friendly, the food is extraordinary, and you truly get a bang for your buck. Recommend 10/10

  • David Abdullah

Ordered breakfast for my wife and I, to see what the ratings are about. They have some of the freshest tasting, perfectly made sandwiches.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10

  • Linette Krevor

The service is wonderful, very friendly and food very good at affordable prices
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • ugo k

This is a big Lunch spot in Fresh Meadows. Ive never been in the location but they delivered for me when I was working in the area. The burgers are scrumptious! Portions are large. The real gem here? The Fries!!!

  • Philip Bishop

The food is delicious and great friendly service. Nice cozy little Cafe.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mohammad Rahman

We were looking for nearest Starbucks and found CJ’s Cafe. The Frozen Latte (similar to Frappuccino) was really good!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10

  • Angie Young

Very friendly staff. The menu is full of great fresh options. They even gave my daughters a small frozen dessert after our lunch it was very much appreciated. My family will definitely be back!

  • Steven Lam

Good place for a quick sandwich or wrap. Orders are usually quick. Haven't tried other things on their menu besides the pressed sandwiches or wraps. Come here occasionally if I want a sandwich.

  • chris charles

love in every bite of food. love the way she treats me, remembers me, and the way the food is made. great place. I highly recommend eating here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • Tiffany Walker

Friendly atmosphere. Very cozy. Great prices and variety of food options, plus fresh ingredients. Food prepared on the spot and the frozen drinks/desserts were beyond delicious

  • Paola Dupuy

If you want to eat a Great Salad and Sandwiches and Coffee you have to Go try CJ's it has great smoothies soups and there Breakfast us awesome come by and see for your self

  • Omar

It’s decent coffee and fast WiFi, but if you stay and work on the WiFi for a few hours, they will ask you to leave and go to Starbucks or Dunkin
Service
Dine in

  • spk 184

Awesome Staff awesome .. sandwiches awesome …. Embraces me and my little pup with the purple tail !!! Both husband and wife (I assume) are alll smiles … 4 thumbs up!

  • wen wen

Very friendly cafe. Food is great made from heart. Many healthy choices. I recommend.
Service
Delivery
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jashua Cora

Best sandwich spot hands down. Prices are a bit on the higher side, but you can't best the quality. Been going here for years they know my name and order by heart

  • Caroline Loo-Lew

Bestest BLT sandwich ! My youngest introduced me to this place. I took a chance. They made Blt's! BINGO! JACK POT. service is always quick and always delicious.

  • belinda grisales

Very attentive to the customers good service I LOVE my berrysmoothie wit protein the best & toasted bread wit chicken/ avocado spice spread yumyum …

  • D C

The staff is very friendly and the food is good. However, the price is very high for what you're getting. Even considering inflation, it's pretty pricey.

  • michael t

This is one my favorite places to eat. The food is very good and I recommend the fried shrimp po boy sandwich and all of their other food as well.

  • J

Pretty good breakfast omelette. I'll stop by again when im in the area and try some of their other items friendly staff too …

  • Wesley C.

The staff is nice, but cannot say the same for the food. The clam chowder was extremely salty, and their mac and cheese was sour.

  • Henrietta Wallace

The place was clean. And the service was good. Good location as well. The menu has a good variety. Cateres well to the area.

  • Jackie Dew

If this place wasn't so remote, I'd go here almost daily. Sweet staff and great bagels. It's a morning staple for sure.

  • Marie “Angelkatey” Casalaspro

Smallish Cafe.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Brylan Hoover-Hankerson

Best smoothies in queen’s hands down.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–30

  • Sandra Ordonez

Great spot for breakfast wraps, as well as salads. The prices are reasonable and the vegetables are always fresh.

  • Abdul A

Really terrible burger and terrible service. I’d avoid it.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Eli catalan

ate the soup. fantastic. ordered a smoothie. great. had the shrimp po boy. very nice. giving this place 5 stars

  • Roman Reichert

Food was luke warm. Tasted like cardboard. Overpriced for what i got. Smoothies we're only redeeming quality.

  • Nicole Woolaston

If you're looking for a good burger or wrap, this is the place. And they have the BEST smoothies in Queens!

  • Sean

I'm definitely a regular here. The press sandwiches are good and their smoothies are a great summer drink.

  • 苏sunnie

Food is great! Workers are great! What more can you ask for when it comes to eating breakfast or lunch.

  • Mond Chen

Good place for a sandwich. Got the chipotle chicken avocado but the chicken could use more seasoning.

  • Yevheniia Pimentel

Nice staff but food is not tasty. 3 stars only because of employees but service and food is not good.

  • Taylor Polchinski

Good sandwiches, wraps, and the like at a good price. A nice option for a quick or inexpensive bite.

  • Mitch Master

Kiki is the best always treats me like Royalty food hits the spot and the home fries are awesome!

  • Jessica Ramirez

Disgusting. Went there because of the decent reviews. Had a nice long black hair in my sandwich.

  • Steve Llano

The chipotle chicken press sandwich is amazing. I've never had such a good chicken sandwich.

  • Philipp F

Frühstück war lecker und die Preise sind auch super. Die Bedienung war sehr freundlich.

  • A B

The po boy and sweet potato frie are amazing. I’d eat here twice a week if I could

  • Liz Faublas

Friendly, clean, very very clean, fresh food, a ton of options. Highly recommend.

  • Abiesha Smith

Great food but would be five stars if they offered a wider selection for vegans.

  • William Sweet

The waitress was polite and respectful cared about how we were doing.

  • Diana R

Great service! Food was great too. A quick favorite for sure.

  • Craig DePass

Friendly, intimate setting, food is well prepared and tasty.

  • rodney ramirez

Good quick adorable food and the workers are nice as well.

  • Roberto Dessolis

Posto strettissimo, pulizia sommaria...cibo scadente

  • A. Madera

Wow, Old school service in a homey warm cozy spot.

  • Francine McDonnell

Reasonably priced. Good food. Nice people.

  • Angelo Langadakis

Quick Bite Smiling faces Reasonably priced

  • Catherine Cawley

Food and service is amazing. Great prices

  • Gerard Cajas

Friendly owner and simple but tasty food

  • Anthony Ng

Chicken avocado with sweet potato fries.

  • E

Very friendly staff! Food is great too!

  • Brian Won

Got the Poboy. Damn fine sandwich.

  • Jami Kellar

Cute little shop and good food

  • Victoria Rodriguez

Good food and nice employees!

  • Sen Varghese

Best sandwiches on the block!

  • Nadira Singh

Its my favorite.....the best

  • Mao Rong Dong

食物不新鮮,服務不好,價格又上漲,我不喜歡,關于你們呢?

  • Lucas Wikstron

Absolutely love this place.

  • Jon Scheiber

Great wraps and smoothies.

  • Kevin Fleming

Great food, good prices

  • James Pappalardo

Great Service & Food

  • Mark DeAngelis

Always worth it.

  • Felicia Gill

Great smoothies

  • Pedro Garcia

delicious Cafe

  • NYK 334

Great food

  • Pochy De Jesús

Agradable

  • Scott Caime

Great

  • Esraa Hisham
  • Lakira Smith
  • Jason Jeannot
  • Phil Chau
  • Kirby Cameron
  • Adam Montero

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