We love feeding and nourishing others and have been a proud staple of the Rockaway Beach, NY community for over 20 years. We’re a family-owned, fast-casual style restaurant and cafe. Our mother, Claudette, still runs the kitchen 7 days a week and churns out the best family-style foods, dips, snacks, and pastries, all inspired by our Friday night Shabbat dinners. We take lots of pride in our offerings and make it a point to only serve what we believe is nourishing, healthy, and delicious. Visit our website or listing for more information, directions, menus, and pictures! Visit us in person for Middle Eastern food, bowls, pitas, smoothies, juices, coffee, pastries, and more.
Popular, easygoing cafe & takeaway offering ever-changing fare, plus espresso drinks & juice blends. Based on 385 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Address:
143 Beach 116th St, Queens, NY 11694
Phone: (718) 945-5511
Website:
Hours
Tuesday |
7 AM–8 PM |
Wednesday |
7 AM–8 PM |
Thursday |
7 AM–8 PM |
Friday |
7 AM–8 PM |
Saturday |
8 AM–8 PM |
Sunday |
8 AM–8 PM |
Monday |
7 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
Paulo Vitor
Very nice location and the staff and helpful and friendly. They have a very tasty food and it’s a healthy and light option to eat at the beach. Their pastries are very good and I highly recommend the chocolate cookie and the lemon cookie as well. No regrets…
Bigfoodie. littlefoodie
We came across this place after coming from the beach. A wonderful place to get a bite to eat after getting starving from swimming all day. It’s a cute small little family-owned restaurant. We ordered their JC special and Turkey Burger. The JC special had Juicy grilled lemon pepper chicken and turkey bacon with rich avocado, crisp arugula, and tomato, and melted mozzarella on a fresh pita. It was delicious, we love the citrusy flavor from the lemon chicken, moist and tender due to being grilled. The avocado would add that creaminess to the sandwich. While the arugula and tomato made it taste even fresher. The pita bread would be soft too! The Turkey Burger was served in a Pita with spinach, feta, bacon, and fresh arugula. We never had feta and spinach in a turkey burger and it was tasty. The spinach and feta would add a salty and tangy flavor to the burger. A great combination to the smoky and crispy turkey bacon. Overall we left satisfied and ready to go back to the beach.
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Princess Danielle
Great clean place with a friendly staff. This place is a really good option for vegans and has good options for smoothies and juices. I would recommend going here for a quick bite (especially if you’re vegan).
Diane R.
I freaking LOVE the revamp with the “buffet style” Mediterranean options. So healthy & freaking delicious! I do wish they’d have a more affordable smaller but still satisfying bowl, perhaps $9/$10.
Anne-Marie Hannon
Everything from the coffee to the cuisine is of the highest quality and delicious! I order lunch at least once or twice a week and delivery is very prompt. Panko chicken pita with hummus, coleslaw, etc. is out of this world
Tiffany Chen
I got the Jesscauli. The chicken was salty but lessened with the other items in the bowl. The Boston Cream tart was absolutely perfect and definitely worth getting. I can’t wait to go back and get more of their desserts and try other items on their menu. Amazing options for anyone who is vegan/gf.
Sarah McDuff
Without question some of the best food I’ve had in a while. Didn’t realize how much I missed mozzarella sticks. They are AMAZING. Avocado toast was delicious as was this cookie with oats, chocolate, and coconut. Like I seriously wish this place was in my neighborhood.
Deborah Colicchio
I been ordering at Cuisine by Claudettes for a long time. It’s always very good and fresh. My daughter loves it here. She says it’s very healthy. When we get it delivered it comes very fast. Excellent service ❤️ ❤️
Tod Monaghan
Fresh ingredients, generous portions and tasty sauces & dressings. Panko chicken and Green Juice are fire!! Customer service is great too!
Artful Educational
Claudette’s is my go-to Rockaway favorite. Their food is so fresh and their menu accommodates allergies and restrictions. Their team is wonderful and it’s always nice to see familiar friendly faces. I love the Jessicauli bowl and the peanut butter smoothie! I always leave feeling refreshed.
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