Long Island City or Astoria - Lunch suggestions?

[rachelfran]

i have to run an errand to long island city tomorrow and thought we stop for lunch w/ my husband and my 5 yr old... wondering what you can suggest in that area... open to anything that is child friendly and not all meat as I'm not a red meat eater...

thanks!
Rachel

[Ida Red]

Just in case I'm not too late...
Where exactly in LIC will you be?

[Brikka]

I'd suggest Cafe Bar:
http://www.cafebarastoria.com/
Lots of veggie options, and very kid-friendly -- casual, lounge-y atmosphere with couches and comfy chairs in addition to table and bar seating. Service used to be slow but has improved a lot lately, and everything always tastes fresh.

I know Cup is a popular family place but I'm always disappointed in the food. Had a great breakfast there right when it opened but it hasn't been anything special since.

[welle]

uhm, kid-friendly if you discount all the smokers congregating outside.

[jenhen2]

Also, I forgot to mention Cup Diner, which is great. They have tons of stuff for the non-meat eaters and the kid would love it.

[jenhen2]

Sac's pizza on Broadway in Astoria is great and pizza is usually kid friendly. It's a nice atmosphere and not too pricey.

[rachelfran]

sounds lovely but doensn't strike me as child friendly

[samlic]

Recently I went on Tournesol restaurant on vernon blvd in long island city. It's a small french bistro the food is amazing and the waiter was very charming.