Astoria, Coffee Aug 11, 2014 60 Beans is Open! The good folks at 60 Beans let everyone know they were opening this morning, so we decided to check it out. We showed you details of the space about a (…) Share this Scoop by Meg Cotner total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print The good folks at 60 Beans let everyone know they were opening this morning, so we decided to check it out. We showed you details of the space about a (…) by Meg Cotner Share this Scoop total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print The good folks at 60 Beans let everyone know they were opening this morning, so we decided to check it out. We showed you details of the space about a month or so ago, and the whole space just looks so nice. there’s lots of wood, marble, leather, and tile, all making for a beautiful space. There’s also some seating outside, right up against the wall. While I was there, people kept coming in, some just curious and looking but plenty stopping in to get a coffee and/or pastry. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they are offering a selection of Dough donuts—I tried a chocolate covered one and it was delicious. I noticed there were pecan sticky buns and a variety of croissants, some from Balthazar and some from Ceci Cela. I tried a cold brew coffee, which they have on tap, and it was very good (you can also get iced espresso drinks). Looking at the menu, I had to ask what a Gibraltar is (my first thought was it was something of Spanish origin) and the affable barista told me it’s half espresso, half milk, served warm, “like a cortado.” Upon further research I learned that in the US they often call a cortado a Gibraltar (it’s served in a glass called a Gibraltar). Love learning about this stuff! They also serve a selection of teas, and today’s were Assam, Masala Chai, Gyokuro, Hojicha, Blood Orange, and Apricot. From this list, it looks like they offer black and green teas as well as herbal. Also—they have a punch card (buy 9 drinks, get the 10th free) and today they are double punching the card in honor of their grand opening! So here are a few shots from the opening morning at 60 Beans. Here’s the front area with stools, looking out onto Ditmars. A central seating area with different stools and beautiful marble counter. This runs parallel to the espresso counter. Where the magic happens. Leather chairs and wooden box tables in the front. Seating in the back. The menu is up on the wall between the front and back rooms and makes it easy for all to see (click to enlarge). Yummy pastries. Overall, we think this is a wonderful addition to the Ditmars food scene and we look forward to our next visit. Welcome to the neighborhood, 60 Beans! 60 Beans, 36-02 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105, Twitter Twitter Facebook Email Print 60 BeansbalthazarCoffeecold brewcortadocroissantsditmarsdonutsDoughGibraltariced lattepastriespecan sticky bun About Meg Cotner Meg Cotner was trained as a harpsichordist and now works as a freelance writer and editor. She is the author of "Food Lovers' Guide to Queens," and is a skilled and avid home cook, baker, and preserver. 10 Comments Jared August 12th, 2014 There will be outdoor seating if it passes the permit process. Reply John August 12th, 2014 is there outdoor seating? Reply Jared August 18th, 2014 Outdoor seating is there now on 36th side. Reply Ann August 12th, 2014 Yay! We don’t have to go to Spring St. for Ceci Cela! Reply Ron August 11th, 2014 Ohhhh yeeeeah Reply J-La August 11th, 2014 Look at that great photo of the elevated by Bradley Hawks! Fun spot for selfies! Reply dunnypop August 11th, 2014 Where are the donuts from? They kind of look like donuts from Dough. Reply megc August 11th, 2014 They are from Dough – we mentioned that toward the beginning of the article. Reply jlowb August 11th, 2014 Love this place Reply 60 Beans Opened This Morning in Astoria | Brownstoner Queens August 11th, 2014 […] has a lovely new cafe on the corner of Ditmars and 36th Street — it’s called 60 Beans. We Heart Astoria checked the place out, which is gorgeously designed with “lots of wood, marble, leather, and […] Reply Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
J-La August 11th, 2014 Look at that great photo of the elevated by Bradley Hawks! Fun spot for selfies! Reply
dunnypop August 11th, 2014 Where are the donuts from? They kind of look like donuts from Dough. Reply
megc August 11th, 2014 They are from Dough – we mentioned that toward the beginning of the article. Reply
60 Beans Opened This Morning in Astoria | Brownstoner Queens August 11th, 2014 […] has a lovely new cafe on the corner of Ditmars and 36th Street — it’s called 60 Beans. We Heart Astoria checked the place out, which is gorgeously designed with “lots of wood, marble, leather, and […] Reply