Seba-Seba Coffee Shop

I recommend not to order BREADED CHICKEN (milanesa de pollo). They served it almost burnt and they said that’s the «normal color». Some waitress are nice, others are rude and have no patience.
Great bakery selection, fresh, and delicious.

We had just come from a screening at the Queens World Film Festival at PS69 and were headed to another restaurant — we stopped in our tracks after peering through the window at Seba Seba. I’m not sure about some of the experiences in the reviews of bad service etc but we had great service and yes the food was AMAZING! Skirt steak, yuca fries, regular fries (zowie!), maduras, and I had the day’s special of fried calamari, grilled chicken and pork.

From my wife, who has had terrible experience there lately.
No vuelvo a seba seba en la 80^st con 37^th ave en Jackson Heights! Me meto en argumentos pendejos por qué no saben tratar a la gente! Ya son tres veces. No Mas!
I won’t go back to Seba Seba. I get into dumb arguments because they don’t know how to treat people! It’s been three times. No more!

Catered 100 potato empanadas for an event. The empanadas were a hit but they were 15 minutes late. Delivery time was set four days earlier for this specific event. They’re also around the corner, so I’m not sure why they were so late. May not cater again from here because of the late delivery.

Are you hungry right now? Do you want meat, carbs, eggs, avocado, coffee, and colombian bread all on one plate? Okay, just go there and then read this review.
The. Food. Is. Amazing.
If you love Colombian food then you will love it here. If you’ve never had a Colombian breakfast, I will warn you — you may contemplate moving to Colombia after you finish your meal.
This place is always busy (because it’s delicious) so you may need to wait 5 – 10 minutes for a table. It’s worth it. Just wait.
Everything on the menu is a win. Close your eyes, point, and know you will be happy.

Not exactly around the corner for me but you cant beat the price and the food at this Colombian bakery /​restaurant.
Plenty of seating and overall very clean looking. Highly recommended. There is also another Seba Seba on Northern Blvd., but at that location the seating is very limited.

I confess that I really only get coffee and those ready to eat things like morcilla and arepas filled with meat, which are good. The wings are truly fantabulos. Not hard fried like the Chinese places… very very good and always consistent. You have to try them.

Always a pleasure to stop by and grab some breakfast here. Grade A quality food that always puts a smile on your face.

Great food and sangria! They are the best in the area, by far.
Getting a table is utter chaos and they are very disorganized in this respect. You are practically standing on top of the other diners if you have to wait for a table.
The pandequesos are amazing! Do not order coffee here! For a Colombian business their coffee is oddly watery.
I would have otherwise given them a five star rating.

Their food is off the chart, you’ll leave satisfy with the food and service. Even have delicious food snack while your waiting in food

The best!!! Amazing food amazing service!!! I recommend this place hands down! Huge portions of food but most of all the taste is authentic Colombian food!

This mini chain boasts a huge selection of mediocre products, none of which will have me back.

This review as well as the stars go ONLY towards their Empanadas, Buñuelos and Hot Chocolate.
As soon as I came to this place and tried their empanadas, they were so good that their taste reminded me of the times I went to Colombia as well as their yummy hot chocolate and buñuelos. The price is super cheap and the people are very nice WHEN they finally get to you. This place gets SO busy esp during the weekends that you have to wait a good 15 – 20 min for them to take care of you/​give you a place to sit. It will take just as long to get your check. You have to constantly get their attention in case you need more drinks/​napkins/​etc.
If you’re in a hurry just get on the To go line and order there. Also as some people have said they are very stingy with their sauce make sure they give you enough. Again their empanadas buñuelos and hot chocolate are really good, it’s just a shame that the service needs to improve a lot.

The waitresses are super nice to Spanish speaking customers and seem indifferent to others. I have noticed this in many Colombian restaurants but seba seba definitely. stands out for their rude and racist behavior! I cannot believe how they manage to sustain a business in America with this attitude.
The quality of food is also not that great! The empanadas smell like stale oil most of the times.

I have stopped going in here a long time ago. I told myself I will not bring in money to a store that does not treat their customers right. Ive witness the cashiers attitude change when she went from her helping a Colombian customer, male/​female/​old/​young, to helping me or the people I’ve been with. I honestly use to go for their baked goods and coffee but i gave up. I hate the service. They were never kind or friendly to me. Ive handed them the cash in their hands and they have slapped it on the counter when I’ve had my hand sticking out ready to receive my change. They are so cheap with the extra sauces! Ive ordered well over a dozen empanadas for my family and they only give me one little hot sauce container. I use one of those little hot sauces for one empanada! I hate that its right at my corner because its so convenient but I am never giving them my hard earned money again.

I can only comment on the empanadas and they are yummy and filled with a good amount of potatoes and beef.

Their empanadas are average I’d say. Iv tasted better but they sell a lot of varieties of Colombian food.

Im hooked on their breakfast! This is my go-​to place when I’m in Jackson Heights and I’m craving a good Colombian breakfast. Huge portions and affordable prices! Double win.

I have visited Seba Seba, all three locations in Jackson Heights and Corona, again, again, again, again and again.
My BF is hooked on their corn meal crusted empanadas ($ 1.25), as I am too. The empanadas have to be eaten hot, asap. I have actually reheated it on a dry pan or in a toaster oven just so it is crisped back up and heated through. Make sure they give you salsa (hot sauce).
We also love the Chicharron de Guayaba, a flaky pastry with guava paste inside, which is my favorite at $ 1.25.
The coffee is strong. Woooooo, talk about a jolt of caffeine!
I’ve never sat down to dine in; always bought takeout. Always got no-​fuss quick service. It might take a while to get their attention but they work fast to get your order together.
There is a very small counter you can sit at and as well as table service.

Want inexpensive and delicious Colombian food? Then this is your place! There are about 3 of these located in Queens and 2 of them are in Jackson Heights, but this one is my favorite. I’ve only been to 1 of their other locations (the one on Northern Boulevard) which is a bigger space, but this one generally seems to feel less crowded.
Most of the times I’ve swung by here has been with my mom who is a fan of their empanadas — they’re not bad and definitely the authentic Colombian kind, however I prefer Mama’s Empanadas anytime because of their greater variety of fillings… although I’ve tried both the chicken and beef ones here and while not bad at all, Mama’s fillings are generally on the more generous and jucier side… so they win there as well.
What does completely rock at Seba Seba is their Tres Leches cake. OH MANZ. For $ 3 you get a slice that is like the size of your face! It’s moist, flavorful and best of all — enough to split with someone should their eyes bug out of their heads and they ask for a bite :).
Actual savory meals here are pretty reasonably priced and they sell all sorts of Colombian and Mexican entrees that have really big portions. Service here can be hit or miss which can make it feel fast-​foodie or diner like, but whatevs. Still delish and quick. I’ll definitely be back since I live a hop, skip and a jump away!