Kakes NYC is one of the best american restaurants in New York for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Long Island City.
Kakes NYC lands in Long Island City as a 21+ lounge and dining destination built around a specific premise: that dessert thinking should run through an entire meal, not just arrive at the end.
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Kakes NYC is an easy yes in Long Island City when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Mama's Kakes Empanadas and French Toast also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 762 Google reviews.
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For now, Kakes NYC holds a 9.4 rating across 762 Google reviews.
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Kakes NYC is a American restaurant located in Long Island City, New York. Kakes NYC lands in Long Island City as a 21+ lounge and dining destination built around a specific premise: that dessert thinking should run through an entire meal, not just arrive at the end.
Kakes NYC is best for waterfront, dinner, date night. Kakes NYC is an easy yes in Long Island City when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Mama's Kakes Empanadas and French Toast also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 762 Google reviews.
Kakes NYC is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.4 from 762 reviews
Start with Mama's Kakes Empanadas, French Toast, Lobster Roll and Wings. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Kakes NYC holds a 9.4 Google rating from 762 reviews. Kakes NYC is an easy yes in Long Island City when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Mama's Kakes Empanadas and French Toast also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 762 Google reviews.
Kakes NYC is located at 10-43 44th Dr, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, Kakes NYC accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — Kakes NYC is tagged for date night dining. Kakes NYC is an easy yes in Long Island City when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Mama's Kakes Empanadas and French Toast also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 762 Google reviews.
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