Comfortland

"At this cafe and donut shop in Astoria, you order at a to-go window, and the menu involves various burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, and pastries like a red velvet cream donut. The go-to breakfast sandwich is the “McGruffin”: you’ll struggle to fit all of its layers in one bite, and the moist buttermilk biscuit is so fluffy and sweet it could be classified as a cupcake." - bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah

"The people behind Queens Comfort (now closed) run this cafe and doughnut shop in Astoria. You order at a counter, and a lot of the menu involves elaborate baked items. They switch up their offerings often, but you might see nutella crème brulée doughnuts or rainbow cookie crumb cake. For something savory, get the McGruffin biscuit sandwich. It’s so thick you’ll struggle to fit all of its layers in one bite, and the moist buttermilk biscuit is so fluffy and sweet it could be classified as a cupcake. On Sunday’s, Comfortland hosts a special brunch, which is $60 and cash-only. It includes four courses and a drink, and there’s a DJ present." - neha talreja, will hartman, bryan kim, kenny yang

"Freaky Friday Big Mac Style Fried Chicken Sandwich “Let’s get one thing clear, McDonald’s did a good thing for humanity when it debuted the ‘Big Mac’ concept. As a kid, I used to recreate this double-decker sandwich with two McChickens and garnish the leftover bun with ketchup and french fries. So when I saw Comfortland’s new take on the classic burger made with fried chicken, I felt a level of mental clarity I haven’t experienced in years. And thankfully, this thing is in a whole different league than the fried chicken creation I grew up on. The crispy chicken is juicy and tender, and the seeded bun holds its own amongst several layers of melted cheese and creamy special sauce.” -Nikko Duren, NYC Staff Writer" - team infatuation

"McGruffin Biscuit Sandwich When you go to Comfortland, get the “McGruffin” biscuit sandwich. It’s so thick you’ll struggle to fit all of its layers in one bite, and the moist buttermilk biscuit is so fluffy and sweet it could be classified as a cupcake. Inside, you’ll find a fried egg, grilled sausage patty, and a layer of melted cheese - all of which create a combination of sweet and salty flavors that’ll make you wonder why “pastry sandwiches″ don’t have their own tier in the food pyramid." - team infatuation

"This Astoria spot has donuts, massive cinnamon rolls, and guava turnovers available for delivery and takeout weekdays from 10am to 9pm every day except Mondays. If you want to pair some booze with your dessert, they also have a bunch of to-go cocktails you’ll want to drink on your roof like a watermelon limeade slushie. Check their Instagram for more information." - hannah albertine