Guidebook for Forest Hills
Food Scene
Seriously the best Falafel place in the city. And it's not just falafels anymore, it's their beef and chicken patties, and kabobs are phenomenal. Trust me.
Pahal Zan
106-12 71st AveSeriously the best Falafel place in the city. And it's not just falafels anymore, it's their beef and chicken patties, and kabobs are phenomenal. Trust me.
The wings are actually pretty good (and I normally eat Korean fried chicken). Great place to watch the game on their 20 TVs with a pint.
55 locals recommend
Buffalo Wild Wings
2319 Frederick Douglass BlvdThe wings are actually pretty good (and I normally eat Korean fried chicken). Great place to watch the game on their 20 TVs with a pint.
Old timey-looking brick oven pizzeria. It feels like a 1960s sitcom - without the racism.
45 locals recommend
Nick's Pizza
1814 2nd AveOld timey-looking brick oven pizzeria. It feels like a 1960s sitcom - without the racism.
Starbucks
61-51 188th StBecause you need it.
A great little bakery that has great red velvet and very passable cheesecakes.
166 locals recommend
Martha's Country Bakery
36-21 Ditmars BlvdA great little bakery that has great red velvet and very passable cheesecakes.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
193 W 237th StBecause you need that burrito.
La Boulangerie
109-01 72nd RdFrench Cafe, ooh la la.
Bareburger
33-21 31st AveAnother good burger joint, following the artisan route.
Aged
10702 70th RdIf you're dying for a dry-aged steak, you've got it local.
Shopping
Baskin-Robbins
1285 BroadwayGet your Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins fix.
Rite Aid
110-88 Queens BlvdIn case you need a pharmacy.
Banana Republic Factory Store
71-18 Austin StShop.
Gap
6939 Austin StMore stores.
Everything Else
TD Bank
164-06 Union TpkeGet your money.
Chase Bank
39-01 Main St...or get your money here.
Great local movie theater. You won't find those uppity foreign films here, straight blockbusters only.
26 locals recommend
Regal UA Midway
108-22 Queens BlvdGreat local movie theater. You won't find those uppity foreign films here, straight blockbusters only.
Essentials
This place roasts their own coffee, it's been a neighborhood staple for decades. They also sell dried fruits and all sorts of Middle Eastern delicacies.
Carmel Grocery
64-27 108th StThis place roasts their own coffee, it's been a neighborhood staple for decades. They also sell dried fruits and all sorts of Middle Eastern delicacies.
Supermarket just down the street. It even has an organics sections now.
38 locals recommend
Key Food Supermarket
208 Crescent StSupermarket just down the street. It even has an organics sections now.
Sightseeing
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Van Wyck ExpresswayA giant park right down the street.
Walk here through the park if you'd like and watch the US Open.
124 locals recommend
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Walk here through the park if you'd like and watch the US Open.
Drinks & Nightlife
Station House
106-11 71st AveA decent bar with good selection of bourbons/scotches/whiskies