“ I came to have lunch at a locate eatery. This restaurant is a whole in the place. Located a few blocks from Queens blvd. This restaurant is a family owned. Food is delicious and tasty. ”

“ Went to Pata Cafe for lunch in Elmhurst, Queens, NY. Looking for authentic Thai? You'll find dishes here that are hard to find in the . NY Times and Michelin recommended for casual authentic Thai fare. Had Thai Lychee tea and Yum Woon Sen. Sweet and complex flavor for the tea. Spicy, tangy, earthy and herby flavors for the dish. Too full for dessert! Wife had the beef soup. Only seats 12 people max. Cash or Venmo only. Lots of free street parking on a Saturday. Can't wait to go back! ”

“ Elmhurst is Teeming with Affordable Michelin Spots! Foodie alert - within the neighborhood of Elmhurst is the highest concentration of current and past Michelin Bib and Michelin Star (Zabb Elee, formerly) in NYC. And here's another one, Pata Cafe. Located deep in the residential area in Elmhurst, this eatery is authentic Thai in its food, decor and ambience like I'm back in Chiang Mai once again. It's a mother and daughter duo business, where mom is from the northern Issan region and daughter grew up in Bangkok, resulting in dishes that are middle of the road delicious that's neither cloyingly sweet (typical Bangkok fare) nor overly spicy (typical Issan fare). It's been reviewed by New York Times @ligayamishan and awarded the Michelin Bib. Kop khun ka, Pata Cafe! #curious_eater #michelinbibgourmand #michelinguide #michelinnewyork #newyorktimesfood ”

“ This cafe is located at the end of a residential block, and I could never think it's a restaurant there. This place looks like a convenience store with rustic art installation. In fact, they do sell lottery tickets here!! The store has a mosaic wall of scrap wood, an array of objects like you find in a museum that includes buckets, silverware, books, statues of the Buddhas, and some plants. The food doesn't look like it includes a ton of ingredients but is packed with a punch of flavor. We asked for spicy and we didreceived it, one person at the table wasn't able to handle it, and that one person wasn't me. This michelin guide restaurant was run by an older lady by herself. We tried 2 entrees, 2 appetizers, and a cold coffee, all of which were amazing. If you are in Queens and want to get some great Thai food in a NYC residential neighborhood, look no further. It's much easier to find street parking here! ”

“ I live in the area so I've been here so many times. The quality and taste is very consistent. Authentic thai food, affordable price and very friendly staff. I always get the Thai tea. Pata Cafe always delivers, never disappoints! I uploaded their most updated menu as of August 2023 ”

“ Why Pata Cafe doesn't get more shine is beyond me. As a fun women-owned business in the heart of Little Thailand (#1), they have morphed from a drinks only cafe to a full fledged casual eatery focusing on simple Thai comfort food dishes. Born from the success of Pata Paplean (#2), they've made a real impact in the local area and make me wish I had a neighborhood gem like this in my own backyard. Big groups will struggle here as the place is small and limited seating. The layout of the place is cramped like any NYC spot, so folks will just have to make the best of it. The vibe is casual as it is homey, it feels like the perfect place to grab a drink and a little grub in good company. Speaking of grub, their options here are vast. From flavor packed curries to tasty noodle dishes, there is very little that doesn't merit a thumbs up. Their pad woon sen and pad see yu are lovely, as is the classic basil pork with egg over rice. Their fried chicken wings are also a hit with folks and their pata grilled chicken is outstanding. Finish it off with a Thai iced tea / iced coffee as a nice way to complete the meal. Prices are what one should expect in the area and the selection has only gotten better over time. I hope this family run biz continues to thrive and they'll continue to get my business whenever I'm in the area. ___________ (#1) A chunk of two of my favorite neighborhoods: Woodside and Elmhurst. (#2) https://www.yelp.com/biz/pata-paplean-elmhurst ”

“ I found this place through Seated app. The place is very small, probably only 3-4 tables inside but it gives you the privacy feels lol. The staff is super friendly and the food tastes good with decent portion. They use paper boxes as food containers which I personally like because it helps with the environment. They don't have many choices but enough to fill your craving for Thai foods! Note: Cash only but accept Venmo and Zelle. However, make sure you confirm with the restaurant because that might change. ”

“ Tiny Thai spot in a residential area that is run by a mother-daughter team. Downsides: -The menu is very small -There are only 3 tables total -Cash-only Upsides: -Phenomenal food -Accept Venmo in addition to cash -Food was prepared extremely quick -Lots of drink options including many variations of bubble tea and thai iced tea -The mother-daughter team were very friendly -Very affordable I got a chicken pad thai and a boba tea and they were both delicious Bib Gourmand 2019 & 2020 8.5 ”