GHAYA

Came here in 2020 when they used to be in JACX at LIC, best cafe ever. So happy they reopened!!! Their food is incredibly fresh and flavorful

What a find, I'm so glad I found Ghaya! This is a great cafe in Astoria with friendly staff and wonderful food. I really enjoyed the shakshuka; it was well-spiced with a flavorful tomato base and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The avocado smash is another great choice. The drinks were also delicious. The chai latte and the spiced golden latte are perfect for a hot summer day. This place delivers on all fronts: great food, unique drinks, and a friendly environment. Looking forward to dropping by again!

Ghaya has become one of my favorite cafes in all of NY. I live close by and Ghaya has become my go-to cafe/brunch place. The drinks are amazing and the pastries are some of the best that I’ve ever had. They also have brunch menu items and will even heat up the pastries for you! The owners are incredibly kind and thoughtful. I cannot recommend this cafe enough!

This is the best place for brunch and dessert. I live nearby. Why didn’t I know about this place? More people should know this place!! The bread was amazing and staff were so kind every time. The restaurant is cozy and there are some tables for sitting inside and outside. I had a chicken croissant sandwich and it was absolutely amazing.

June 2025: Updates! woke up craving Ghaya so i ordered via doordash (a french toast a cream cheese cruffin and a hazelnut croissant) ---- best brunch!!!!!!! the french toast arrived warm and perfect and same for the pastries, ghaya its just fenomenal. March 2025: I finally physically made it to ghaya!!!!!!! its so coozy and it delicious as always! i had the avocado toast w a poached egg (its the best) with a turmeric latte (perfect amount of sweetness) plus lots of pastries to go! check it out! you will never regret it. My favs are: Chocolate hazelnut, pistachio croissant and Pain au chocolate Ghaya was my go to in their old location - i was heart broken when they closed but the happiest when they reopened! I havent been there physically (I will soon) but i just ordered some goodies through doordash and everything tastes as good as i remembered!!! Hugeeee fan over here! Ghaya! ( i was so excited that i didnt had time for pics)

Stopped by this cafe to get some caffeine since it was near a dog playground I was taking my pup to. It’s a small cafe and only has one table at the front, a bar stool area on the side and a table outside. Grabbed a small iced coffee and a warm croissant. Staff were very friendly and let my pup come inside while I was ordering even when they had a sign that said no pets (only service animals). Enjoyed my iced coffee and the croissant (which my pup also agreed on). Lots of pastry options and breakfast/sandwich options as well.

The owner Ghaya is a former head dessert chef from Michelin star restaurant in Manhattan, Daniel. I could experience her talent and rich experience in my neighborhood at a reasonable price, I would be a fool to not visit here often... what a bargain. Just look at the photo to see the quality of the plates. The chicken sandwich was $10 but the chicken was Sous Vide. Again, what a bargain!

Best pastries in LIC!!! I was so sad when Ghaya closed at Jacx & Co. The new location is worth the walk. Familiar items are all back like my beloved coconut blueberry dulce de leche muffin and the ham & cheese croissant, and there seem to be some new treasures as well. There is limited seating indoors and outdoors but hopefully will be more outdoor seating soon. Such a talented and lovely couple that runs this wonderful local business. Go support them and do your tastebuds a favor.