Gantry Plaza State Park is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Long Island City, Queens.

1. Gantry Plaza State Park

9.6
Center Blvd (btwn 46th & 48th Ave), Queens, NY
State or Provincial Park · Hunters Point · 131 tips and reviews

Jillian J.Jillian Jackson: Just stand quietly at the end of the pier for a while. Just consider for a moment where you are. You are standing on history.you are gazing at a century of constant motion.

Brian K.Brian Keller: One of 8 parks in NYC where you can smoke a cigar in peace without getting ticketed

Zack D.Zack Davenport: Come here after 8 for some peace and quiet and listen to the constant hum of the city.

51st Bakery & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Long Island City, Queens.

2. 51st Bakery & Cafe

8.5
5-33 51st Ave (btwn 5th St & Vernon Blvd), Queens, NY
Café · Hunters Point · 26 tips and reviews

ChloeChloe: A gem in Long Island City: sunny, calm, spacious, friendly and not scene-y

Adam I.Adam Iannazzone: The Parisien is a great budget breakfast option. A nice tough baguette with jam and butter plus a fresh coffee for $4.

BillBill: Great new cafe in the neighborhood. Excellent coffee and breads!

Hunter's Point South Park is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Long Island City, Queens.

3. Hunter's Point South Park

9.6
Center Blvd (at Borden Ave), Queens, NY
Park · Hunters Point · 29 tips and reviews

MikeMike: Awesome views of the city and very peaceful when not many people are around!

IrmaZandl Z.IrmaZandl ZandlSlant: Gorgeous park with beautiful views of Manhattan

NYC ParksNYC Parks: The park includes a central green, a playground, a waterside promenade and a 13,000-square-foot pavilion that contains comfort stations, concessions, and an elevated café plaza.

Café Triskell is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Long Island City, Queens.

4. Café Triskell

8.7
33-04 36th Ave (at 33rd St), Astoria, NY
French Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

Rachel H.Rachel H: I love the frisée salad and a ham n cheese crepe with mustard. Cash only!

Albert L.Albert Lingelbach: Every meal here has been amazing. Their wine recommendations are excellent. Cash only.

Molly N.Molly Neuhauser: I definitely wouldn't go back, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. People say the French onion soup is the best on Long Island but there is better elsewhere. The dessert crepe was good

Cafe Ole is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Long Island City, Queens.

5. Cafe Ole

8.3
3809 36th Ave, Long Island City, NY
Paella Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

luna n.luna navas: You have to try caldo Gallego, it goes great with the calamari a la plancha. Service was superb and ambiance was PERFECT!! j

Lenur Y.Lenur Yusupov: Fantastic hot tapas, sangria and a paella to share. Also can't be silent on super friendly service!

Lena K.Lena Kreshchuk: Garlic shrimps are amazing 🍤👌

Murasaki is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Long Island City, Queens.

6. Murasaki

46-44 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Hunters Point · 14 tips and reviews

Paul K.Paul Katcher: The lunch bento boxes are an excellent deal, and the service is always friendly and attentive.

Shrutika S.Shrutika Sachdev: Great Lunch Menu! $11 for a Bento box or $9.50 for two rolls that come with Soup and Salad! Very friendly staff!

Ailie C.Ailie Chang: It's nice to have a new food option here in LIC. Get the Ume Roll! The mango on the roll makes a nice sweet touch to the spice of the king crab.

Souk El Shater is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Long Island City, Queens.

7. Souk El Shater

8.4
4303 Queens Blvd (43rd Street), Sunnyside, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Derek T. K.Derek T. Ku: The guys here make really good kofta kebab with rice. They also make a wide selection of pastries like baklava with walnut or pistachios, spinach pie, and meat pie.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Lebanese grocery and lunch counter with some of the best shawarma in the city. Don't overlook the steam table—just ask for what's fresh and delicious that day.

Matty M.Matty McDonough: Everything is so good here!!! And the guys are super friendly !!!

De Mole is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Long Island City, Queens.

8. De Mole

8.5
4502 48th Ave (at 45th St), Woodside, NY
Mexican Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews

Bryant B.Bryant Balatbat: Great place for a date. Most of the menu is great. Service can be a bit slow on a busy night.

NYC: The Official GuideNYC: The Official Guide: Try De Mole’s nachos, rich chips smothered in sour cream, melted cheese and guacamole. Read more.

Derrick M.Derrick Marshall: Fantastic food (the tamales, guacamole with fresh chips and monstrous burritos are all highlights), great sangria and ridiculously cheap for the portions you get. Well worth the trip to Sunnyside!

The Local Hostel is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Long Island City, Queens.

9. The Local Hostel

8.1
13-02 44th Ave, Long Island City, NY
Hostel · 36 tips and reviews

Jeffrey R.Jeffrey R: The place has loads of space to chill, free WiFi and beer and check-in , the staff is super nice and the vending machines are decently priced. Rooms are quiet and clean.

Leonardo T.Leonardo Toma: Fairly good hostel. Clean bedrooms, helpful and nice staff and bar with American beers. Totally recommended.

Mark G.Mark Grabowski: Underrated bar. Cheap drinks and friendly bartenders. Great space.

Home Made Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Long Island City, Queens.

10. Home Made Taqueria

8.6
4509 34th Ave, Long Island City, NY
Taco Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

David S.David Shimazaki: Guacamole is amazing! And the tacos and tortas are my favorite in NY! So fresh and delicious.

Lupita A.Lupita A.: Home made tortillas! Delicious salsas & Aguas frescas!

tY M.tY MilLeR: These tacos are crack.

Psari Seafood Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Long Island City, Queens.

11. Psari Seafood Restaurant & Bar

7.9
32-10 36th Ave (32nd Street), Astoria, NY
Seafood Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

BassimBassim: I ordered cocktail shrimps, grilled octopus, grilled salmon, fried calamari, and grilled oysters for three people, it was great and delicious.

Carla M.Carla Moscoso: Mussels, grilled lobster, crab legs & scallops oh my! Best tzasiki in all of NYC.

Foxytk23Foxytk23: Groupon deal lobster for 2 was yum!

Nita's European Bakery is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Long Island City, Queens.

12. Nita's European Bakery

8.3
4010 Greenpoint Ave (40th Street), Sunnyside, NY
Bakery · 19 tips and reviews

Roxana G.Roxana Georgescu: Great fresh pastries with mushrooms or meat or cheese; even better the "hedgehog cake" (small version: ask for a chocolate potato), les Savarines, Diplomat, Kataif...too many to count!!!

Dana B.Dana B: This is definitley the best romanian bakery in New York.

ArtieArtie: The amandine and rum filled savarina are an absolute must.

Baruir's Coffee Store is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Long Island City, Queens.

13. Baruir's Coffee Store

8.3
4007 Queens Blvd (btwn 40th & 41st St.), Sunnyside, NY
Coffee Shop · 19 tips and reviews

Greg W.Greg W.: They roast their own coffee beans and deliver the best cold-brewed Iced Coffee I've ever had (with coffee ice cubes). Their hot coffee is also great; have some of their extra fresh nuts for a snack.

NYC: The Official GuideNYC: The Official Guide: The iced coffee is an absolute must as the owners use actual coffee cubes instead of ice cubes. Read more.

nycgonycgo: The ice coffee is an absolute must as the owners use coffee cubes instead of ice cubes. Read more.

Doughnut Plant is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Long Island City, Queens.

14. Doughnut Plant

8.9
31-00 47th Avenue (at 31st St), Queens, NY
Donut Shop · Sunnyside · 32 tips and reviews

Yvonne W.Yvonne W: Can't go wrong with any flavor donut. Peach ice tea is also delish!

Mike K.Mike Kavouras: $4.50 for ice coffee????

Josef S.Josef Szotten: Go for the peanut butter and jam donut and make sure you have a coffee with it.

TRI Mexican Tacos is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Long Island City, Queens.

15. TRI Mexican Tacos

8.2
Greenpoint Avenue (46th Street), Sunnyside, NY
Food Truck · 7 tips and reviews

Matthew B.Matthew Barnard: Great and quick. A+ for friendly service.

Pete S.Pete Stickle: As with Lynn Belvidere before me, I've traveled to all corners of the globe and these r some of the best tacos I'be had in my travels

Zayed K.Zayed Khan: Lengua is perfectly prepared. And beware of the hot sauce, which is meant to be used sparingly in drops.