Crema's Take
“Under Pressure Coffee's Valrhona pistachio croissants are so decadent they'd make a Parisian bakery jealous, and they're backed by genuinely excellent espresso drinks that don't play second fiddle to the pastries. This sunny Astoria corner spot has the rare ability to work equally well for a solo work session, a leisurely catch-up with friends, or a quick grab-and-go, with a Greek-speaking staff that makes everyone feel genuinely welcome.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →This sunny corner cafe is the perfect spot to catch up with friends, sit and get some work done, or grab delicious pastries and coffee to-go. There are usually meter spots nearby on 31st St which makes it my go-to spot before I hit the highway in my car. The staff is always so…
This is a lovely coffee shop in Astoria with a wide variety of options—not just great coffee, but also sandwiches, pastries, cookies, and even coffee beans. The interior is bright, clean, and spacious, with both indoor and outdoor seating available. Food is purchased from a…
Absolutely decadent croissant filled with Valrhona pistachio praliné cream filling. There is a large offer of homemade pastries, as well as savory sandwiches. Coffee is great too! The space is spacious and cosy, with many tables to sit down. The staff is very welcoming too.
It seems to be busy all the time since this cafe is located at the corner of the street. I had dicaf flat white with oat milk and it was nice! My daughter had americano and cinnamon roll, she said it was good as well. Over all it was pretty nice cafe and I’d go back when I visit…
We loved the place! The staff was very helpful, kind and friendly. Added bonus they were all speaking Greek!!! We got a koulouri with cheese and Nutella croissant! They were both fresh, crunchy and delicious! The outside seating space is also great! We loved the place! We will…
This place is super cute, with a really creative and modern menu. The coffee is absolutely top-tier—especially the freddo cappuccino, which reminded me of the cold foam drinks I used to make back when I worked as a Starbucks manager. Honestly, they make it even better here. I…
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