Lite Bites

Stopped in during a rain storm and enjoyed a nice brunch. The service staff was super nice and accommodating. The food came out steaming hot which is an A+ for me. I’m one who cannot stand getting served food that have been sitting on the warmer for a while.
While the steak was a bit tough they managed to get a thin piece of meat medium-rare…kudos to the cook (s). Coffee was a bit bitter.
Its a typical small operation and definitely working on a low budget. If you’re a food snob this place may not be for you. If you want breakfast for 2 for less than $ 20 then you have to give this place a visit.

Basic diner fare and service, with a lot of options on the menu. Great for a quick bite or casual dining (super casual). Good food that is well prepared, and you can make substitutions etc.
I usually eat in here but I know its great for fresh take out as well. They have a ton of healthy options. Custom salads and sandwiches. Classic diner, you can get breakfast at any time.
The service is hit or miss, but definitely not something to keep you away. The food is good, but not mind-​blowing. It’s the basics. My friends and I hit it up maybe once a month.

What a delightful little spot!
My boyfriend and I decided to stop by here for some breakfast, and we fell in love with this place! They have a large variety of breakfast items and combos to choose from, and the food comes in such large portions for the price. We both enjoyed a large breakfast (which we weren’t able to finish, might I add) all for under $ 25.
What we loved most about our morning here (besides the food) was how lovely the servers were. They were so friendly and full of energy and kept checking on us to see if we needed anything.
Definitely see myself making this a regular breakfast spot!

This place is the worst ! My girl and I instantly love almost every place we go to. However, the waitress was rude. The waitress didn’t even write down our order instead she kept going back and forth asking us what we ordered. Then obviously she messed up our order with two complete different things then she had the nerve to come back and argue with me about how it is our fault because she never messes up ! Poor customer service you would think she would have the courtesy to apologize and bring the correct order instead she argued, pathetic. Plus the smoothie had salt in it instead of sugar it was the MOST DISGUSTING thing I have ever had. Such a disappointment never again.

Great place to hangout and relax. A very friendly atmosphere and a really good customer service. Beginning to be a regular spot for me.

I order at least once a week from lite bites. They always get my order right, polite when I order and a very fast delivery. The food is alway fresh from the breakfast to salads! Try it for yourself!

Food — If you’re looking for a place with variety that is perfect for lunch, I’d definitely recommend this place. Their menu consists of various food categories (Sandwiches, Paninis, Wraps, Salads, etc). With this many options, you can order a new thing each day!
Thai Chicken Wrap — I LOVED the way the chicken was marinated. I requested that the wrap is made with Whole Wheat Tortilla. Honestly, this wrap is one of my top choices from Lite Bites! When the order is delivered, you don’t even have to worry about trying to finish the wrap in one sitting! They cut your wrap in half, which is something I appreciate.
Roma Panini — My absolute favorite out of all the Paninis! It is not too big or too small. The size of the Panini is just right! I love Fresh Mozzarella and the Grilled Chicken that is made in this Panini.
I would definitely recommend this place as a go to spot during lunch time :) The food is delicious!

Good food. My daughter loves their chicken noodle soup. service could improve. Other than that all is good.

I came in with my toddler to have a breakfast, we sat down for about 30 minutes while being ingnored by the latina waitress. When i called her she said she was busy and would go make giddy chit chat with white costumers. I got up and left. Horrible service.

I have been here twice and had the most delicious veggie sandwich that even my carnivore sister kept thinking about it. Came here when it was not busy. Ordered to go so was able to see the sandwich be prepared. The cook* was fast and made me a delicious East Village sandwich. The second time I ordered it was also not busy and ordered the sandwich with sweet potato fries. No regrets. My sister did tell me though that when she went back to get the sand which the cashier was rude, refusing to take the order because she claimed the kitchen was closed, yet as she was leaving they seated another couple…

My first time at this diner was excellent. I am extremely big on customer service and I had a wonderful waitress who was extremely attentive. I ordered a cup of peppermint tea, and two eggs scrambed with cheese and sausage. I also had the option of potatoes or a salad and toast. For $ 8.95 I was very pleased and I would definitely recommend this little diner.

I’ve been to this little Diner/​café a number of times and I can’t help but like the little place.
No frills and cheap prices make this greasy spoon a great stop for my family for breakfast/​brunch. Ok, it’s not greasy and actually quite clean and bright. The indoor dining area is warmer than the area encased by windows. There’s only maybe a dozen tables and there can be a crowd.
I wouldn’t order food to go or delivered because what I like most about the place is the diner vibe. Pancakes and old fashioned french toast are some of our favorites. My husband likes the home fries. Coffee is pretty ok and for $ 1.20 unlimited coffee — come on. We spend about $ 6.50 a person on average.
Ok, this 4 star review is being rewarded because I’m a neighborhood regular and not so much for outstanding food. It’s not a hidden gem with culinary surprises. I do recommend the curly fries though. It’s just a great place to chill, eat some hangover waffles or lazily chitchat over coffee and eggs. The service is great too.

I love this place. It’s one of my go to place in my neighborhood. They have delicious wraps, and I love their steak and eggs. (It’s my go to item there). The waitresses are friendly and always provide awesome service. The fresh squeezed orange juice is great as well. I also love their parfaits (Which I sometimes take home for breakfast the next day.). I would definitely recommend this place to anyone in the area. I’m a fan.

Worst delivery sandwich in a long time. Chicken pesto was almost sauceless with wilted lettuce. Chicken tasted weird and I had stomach problems for two days afterwords.
Bowls and other items my coworkers received looked ok. All of us who had sandwiches and wraps were disappointed. Also side items were left out of order, although we were charged.

I love this place for both breakfast and lunch times.
Breakfast: I recommend any omelet with home fries.
Lunch: I recommend the wraps. The chicken caesar one in wheat bread is delicious & super healthy. comes with tortilla chips
The ladies that work there are very nice too.

I used to love this place. I had been a regular customer since they opened, and I always brought friends and out-​of-​town visitors to Lite Bites for breakfast because the food was good, inexpensive, healthy, and the wait staff was always friendly. I and my guests always tipped between 25% — 30%, even if we did not get stellar service because, having had been a waitress for more than 15 years, I knew what it was like to have an off or busy day.
Then, one Saturday as we were waiting for a four-​top near the window, the new waitress told us they were no longer allowed to seat couples at four-​tops during busy days. We understood. For the next 20 minutes, everyone who came in after us was a couple. We proceeded to let them sit ahead of us as two-​tops opened in the enclosed area while we waited for a window table. One couple brushed by us and sat at the open four-​top near the window that we were told was off limits (it had remained open since the time we entered). None of the staff removed them so I mentioned this to the other waitress, who had been working there a long time. She reluctantly told them they could not sit there, and all the two-​tops were full.
Lo and behold, a four-​top opened up in the inside area. Now there was a line of couples waiting to be seated and not one, but TWO four-​tops open and no two-​tops. What would they do? Well, she asked us if we wanted the table (hmmm…we were still only two), and we said we would wait for a window seat. She proceeded to give the table to the couple. We were shocked. I mean, it was a four-​top. Now they would have to seat us at the four-​top by the window (still open as more couples came in).
By this time, close to 30 minutes had gone by, so I asked the waitress why they allowed a couple to be seated at a four-​top when we were not allowed to sit at the four-​top by the window. She could not respond to the logic of that statement, so she relented and said we could sit there. As my friend and I moved toward the table, we told the other waitress what had transpired. Mind you, this is a waitress who had served us on a regular basis and who we always tipped very, very well. She seemed a little perturbed and asked us if we would mind moving if a group of three or more came while we were eating. Again, having been a waitress, I immediately said we wouldn’t mind. But then – and here comes the clincher – she added, «because you stay a long time.» I had to collect myself for a few seconds before looking at my friend in disbelief.
First of all, we never stay during a busy day longer than anyone else, and there are often customers who were there before us and leave after us. That said, we may stay a little longer if, and only if we had just received coffee before a line formed. I mean, do they want us to leave the full mugs of coffees there and jump out of our seats? Moreover, if we see a line forming, we consciously decide it’s time to leave so others can sit.
Needless to say, we stopped going to Lite Bites. We felt that we had been great customers, and we were not only insulted, but the whole experience left us feeling quite disappointed in the way they treated us from the moment we walked in. I began to think that they initially did not seat us at the open four-​top because they thought we would stay «a long time», not because the manager said they couldn’t, especially since they were not going to tell the other couple to move until I brought it to their attention.
That all said, most of the staff is friendly, Patricia in particular (evening waitress) as well as the busboy and cashier. The weekend morning staff used to be okay, but something happened. Maybe it is a managerial thing (I’ve experienced that), but that one sentence uttered by the waitress has me believing that it’s a personal issue between her and customers who «take too long» to eat breakfast. Otherwise, why let a perfectly good table sit empty for a half hour?
I see a lot of reviews about the poor service, and if this hadn’t happened to me, a regular for over 15 years, I never would have believed it. What used to be my favorite breakfast place in Astoria left a very bad taste in my mouth. No worries, though. It has forced me to explore other venues, and I am learning that there are a lot of great new places in which to have a morning meal. Bön Appetit!

I went into this restaurant this morning in order to get some good breakfast foods. When I got there the waitress seemed very aggravated. When she finally took my order I asked for buttermilk pancakes and she gave me granola pancakes when I told her about the mistake she made it sound like it was my fault and walked away saying she’s ready to go home. At this point I’m ready to leave because I’m over the waitress rudeness. When I walked towards the waitress to ask for the check she’s gets upset and tells me I’m wasting food. I go up to the cashier and ask for a manager and she tells me the manager is not in today in which I did not believe.
I would never come back to this restaurant again. I did not like how the waitress treated us. The food was ok but I didn’t even get to finish it due to her rudeness. I would give this location a 2 and that is only for the food. The service here sucks.

If I could give Zero stars I would. HORRIBLE. I ordered an egg white cheese omelet in a wrap, plus bacon for an extra charge. The wrap arrived with just regular eggs… no bacon, no cheese… soggy as all heck. It was inedible, not to mention NOT even CLOSE to what I ordered. My iced coffee was in an iced coffee cup and slightly cold… with NO ICE!!! What a disgustingly pathetic experience. WASTE OF MONEY!!!
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I really think this place is a lot better than others have stated. I’ve dined in and had delivery numerous times over the 2 years I’ve been living in Astoria… Each order I usually place is obnoxious. I’m a very particular person!.. I have had the pleasure of dining in and had nothing but a great experience. I can only really speak on the breakfast foods (I’m a big omelette eater!). Consistently this place has been good and what I like about them even better is the quick delivery. Never longer than like 20 – 25 min which is great and the food is still hot when it gets here. Good prices, clean place, attentive staff and quick delivery. Can’t beat that! Place has a nice cozy diner feel to it mmmmmm and who doesn’t love a diner.

Service is a little slow, but the food is always tasty and a pretty good price in general. Easy to get something a little healthier or the standard diner fare. They cram tables in the space, but I like how much light the place gets with all the windows. Expect a bit of a wait on weekends.
Oh, and curly fries are really good if you aren’t taking that healthy road. :)

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