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Johnnys Cafe in Maspeth
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Location on the map
Maspeth, Queens County, New York, US
Service options
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Mask required
Yes
Temperature check required
Yes
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 718-821-0001
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:12–10PM
- Wednesday:12–10PM
- Thursday:12–10PM
- Friday:12–10PM
- Saturday:12–10PM
- Sunday:12–10PM
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Comments (95)
Open letter to the owner:I had a horrible experience in your restaurant today. Was called names (in Polish language) by your waitress and her friend who was eating at the bar. They thought that I wouldnt understand, but my wife is Polish and although I spoke English inside I understand Polish very well. It wasnt just rude, was downright insulting and disgusting. There was only 3 people at the restaurant, two of them and me. All because I had to stop her in her private pep-talk with her friend at the bar, a few times. After I had ask (for the fourth time) to bring the items that she was forgetting, this time the bread which was never out even I was going through the main course already she made smirk toward her friend, right in front of my face. She finally brought it out but was without spread (which comes with). After I asked for it, and before she had returned to kitchen to bring it, she made a face, at that moment did not say anything but her friend finally did. Calling me out laud the needy and a jerk. When I strongly replied to him he switched to Polish language referring to me with all type of names while she was giggling agreeingly, repeating some of his words. After I said that I do understand them she congratulated me for being bilingual!?I am 58, those kids are 25, 27, shame.When I was paying I asked her does if she understand why she did not deserve a tip.Her reply: I dont care.If you do care I am expecting that you will contact me back.Two stars, not only one since food tasted good.However, researching later about Johnnys Cafe i found about their numerous violations, mostly about the food hygiene and food protection.
This site is my number one place. Of all restaurants I know I favor it most. I never miss an opportunity to go to this restaurant. everytime I I need a fair lunchon, this place comes immediately to my mind. Great and food and a large list of dishes.generous team, and great spirit. Also, the expence is good. I tell about this spot with no hesitation.
What a great find! Hadnt been to Maspeth in 20+ years and stopped in Johnnys for lunch not expecting Polish food. The food was amazing as was the service! The prices were reasonable and the restaurant is immaculately clean. My only complaint is that I dont live closer!!!! Thank you for a great meal of perogies, kilbasa and stuffed cabbage!
Good traditional Polish food. Friendly staff. Nicely designed in modern/traditional decor. Clean & neat. They have a back room for parties.
Good food, albeit starchy Eastern European food. Didnt have Diet Coke during an Communion. Had to run to a local deli and buy it myself. Odd. Clientele is largely Polish so if you are not, you will likely feel very out of place.
Very nice place..great and fresh food..amazing drinks ..highly recommending
Every time I come to Johnnys cafe I look forward to their food and service. The staff is incredible and always make sure everything’s up to par. Thank you for the amazing atmosphere!
Good Polish style restaurant with bar. A lot of friendly faces. Caring owner and stuff for for catering or family dinner occasions. Cheers!
I always arrive getting some food in this spot. I enjoyed the quick customer service and well cooked food. Kudos.
Butter is not good I almost vomited and the sugar didn’t even close
Great place for small parties :)
Great food, very friendly stuff i recommend that place
Best fried pierogi in Maspeth! Quick and pleasant service. The lunch special is great for the money.Highly recommended 👍🏻
Delicious food. Very pleasant staff.
Always good food and service with my favorite waitress
Great food for affordable prices and friendly staff
Good food, very clean and reasonable prices
I have been in Johnnys cafe several times. Have not been disappointed yet! Prices are great and the food is very good.
Went there over the weekend the food was a Ok however waitress in a white t-shirt has a horrible attitude, really, really unpleasant !!!
Quaint little polish place with a bar and full table service. Food is good and cocktails delicious.
Worst food ever and stuff has an attitudeI did order Placek po wegiersku and recieved a hashbrown with 2 small pieces of meatShameWaste of money
Good food,great Polish music,Only one Polish pl in Ridgewood, Maspeth,Glendale, Middle Village. 😣😣
Great food and I can watch the game that wasnt available on other restaurants
Great food wonderful atmosphere great staff
I will come back a lot! Super wait staff, and great food!
Good food, good price and helpful staff
Great place to have a great time and food is first class...
Well the food wasnt bad the service was horrendous. Attitude nothing but attitude
Great food, big portions, great price.
Good kitchen, best in town “Tatar” ( beef sirloin raw )
Excellent polish food and excellent service
Excellent polish foodGreat service
Good place for quick bite and good draft beer
Food , service and price was exceptional. I give an extra star for service.
NIce place for parties ... but the chef cant cook.
Excellent food with outstanding service
Quiet neighborhood cafe/bar. Popular with local Eastern European crowd.
Staff is rude, attitude, not friendly, no smiles and food barely fair.
Good place for Polish food and beer.
Great food and good staff
Wanted to use the bathroom, wasn’t able to . Cause the color of my skin . Shame .
Excellent food great price
My favorite place in Maspeth. Great food & service.
Great service and great food.
Pork chops with onion and jalapeño.... soooooo good!
Amazing service!!! Great food!!!
Polish food, Beer and Waitress, always a good time.
Fod is very god service god nice place.
Very good drinks and food
Great service & food
Great food and great service
Great polish food
Nice place...good food
Good crowd nice people.
Nice polish restaurant and bar
Super long wait times, waiting for 2 hours already
Great pierogies and beer!
Food and drinks was amazing
Go for the perogies!!! Delicious
The Best Restaurant in NY...
Its nice
Its true tge best.
Nice
Good
Great food!!!
Really tasty food
Awsome and cheep food
De please is good
Best place in this neighborhood.
Nice
Great food
Ttc
Super
Nice place.
Good place
Waitresses - young lifeless girls who serve the customer as punishment are not nice and are completely not interested in the customer. My husband was in this restaurant with his friends some time ago, he noticed the waitress directly about her behavior and will never return there even though we live next door because of the staff. We used to go there every weekend, but now we dont even order take-out food. We dont want to go there because of bad behavior. The owner should take this into account and employ people who will be friendly with the client and not with grace and with some fools under his breath. So I demand wages ... we didnt come there for free and waitresses also dont work for free. The customer should be for employees, not an employee for the customer ...
Firm NO !!Yesterday I ate beef tartare, today I feel terrible and I spend Sundays in bed and in the bathroom.Please do not three people with such food because it may end badly for you.The tartare looked like meat on sausage ... Sorry, but thats not how it should look and taste.I hope that my comment will be noticed and treated as good advice.
Tasty food at an affordable price. I recommend!
Tasty traditional Polish food, I recommend.
Nice service. Tasty food. Low prices.
Cool !!!
They have good food 😀
Great place. Polonia is a revelation
Cool cozy place, great service ....
Super place, nice service
Total reviews rating 4.3
95 Reviews for Johnnys Cafe 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-19Save your money and head to the Grosik next door for actual warm food for a much better value than this. The servers were more focused on the party in the back rather than the full set of tables of families waiting for food for nearly an hour. The food came cold, and the salmon was lukewarm and that’s being generous.The current state of Johnny’s Cafe is abysmal, and Johnny himself would never let this happen. This used to be a staple in the community bustling with families and memories.Edit: Two of us ate the coleslaw and are having the equivalent of a Taco Bell restroom visit. Don’t even trust the salad
Review №2
2022-06-27Better Polish food that you can actually try in Poland. We tried „schabowy” and „placki po węgiersku” and they were both delicious. Place had some issues in the past but has been recently taken over by a new owner and progress is visible. Keeping fingers crossed that it’ll soon become a huge highlight on a culinary map of NY, because it deserves it!
Review №3
2022-03-05This is not a restaurant as it was under the previous owner. The food is gross, stinks, old, reheated. Certainly not cooked by a Polish cook. Dont waste your time & money on fake Polish cuisine. Even lost their alcohol concessions..... DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE ANYMORE
Review №4
2022-05-08The food was so good... pierogi, grilled salmon, bigos, baked red potatoes, desert. I am definitely going back soon!
Review №5
2022-01-24Awesome authentic Polish food and snacks! Low key, menu and service in Polish and English. Great price!
Review №6
2021-10-03Their pierogies are good and the tiramisu was REALLY GOOD but they were out or everything we actually wanted.
Review №7
2020-05-14This place is fabulous! A great polish place with lots of different foods! I had a great time, and it’s all kid- friendly. Very clean, also have great parties! Good place for small/ medium parties like communions, birthday parties (13+), baptism parties, etc. Totally recommend.
Review №8
2019-12-23Went here for a lunch date and was pleasantly surprised to have enjoyed good food at an affordable price with excellent service. A good selection of Polish and non-polish food with a very European vibe. The bread and spread was a nice addition to our lunch.
Review №9
2018-09-07I have been going there on occaision for the past several years when Im in the area for business. The Polish style food menu is always good and the atmosphere is comfortable. I find it to be a great place to bring business clients for an enjoyable and reasonably priced home style Polish meal.
Review №10
2017-09-07I ordered a pork cutlet with a sauce on the side, which was a good thing. I did not like the sauce. Also, the cutlet looked like it was blackened and it was tough. I told the waitress and all she said was, Im sorry. No offer to give me something else, or take the meal off the bill. Fortunately, I ordered bacon wrapped shrimp as an appetizer, or i would have gone home hungry I ordered the potato pancakes to go. When I heated them up the next day, I was total.y disappointed. They were devoid of flavor. My friend also ordered a pork cutlet dish and she said her meat was also tough. Note, we were a group of 8, celebrating a birthday. Its a shame, since otherwise it could be a nice place.