TAP Brazilian Café – 100% Gluten-Free | Tapioca Sandwiches & Açaí | Astoria – NYC — Restaurant in New York

Love this space and so glad we decided to pop in and try their food over the weekend! It's extremely cozy and well decorated, with plenty of seating available inside as well as outside on a Sunday afternoon.

The service here was phenomenal, even when my husband overshared his reaction to dairy 🤣 the gentleman taking our order didn't bat an eye. Everyone was so polite and accommodating, definitely a gold star for service.

The place itself is impressively clean, as far as I can see. Again, very well decorated and just good vibes all around. It is a small space but not loud or overwhelming as some places can be.

The food was delicious. Our dietary restrictions were easily met (we ordered everything non dairy or vegan cheese substitutes).

I ordered the avo & eggs (tapioca sandwich) with vegan mozzarella and no parmesan in the crust part. My husband ordered the chicken club (tapioca sandwich) also with vegan cheese and no parmesan. They were both so amazing, we split them with each other to get the full picture! The flavors were fantastic, texture so good and the ingredients fresh. We are still talking about it days later.

We also grabbed a can of peach tea, and ordered one of their house iced lattes with oatmilk. The latte was creamy, perfectly mixed, and not overly sweet.

The value is so good for the kind of food you're getting and the ingredients, worth every penny.

We will definitely be returning...

I recently tried the Monster Açaí Bowl here and I can honestly say it was one of the best things I’ve ever had. The portion was generous, the toppings were fresh, and the flavors all came together perfectly. It felt like the kind of bowl you remember long after eating it.

On top of the food, the people who work here are incredibly hospitable. From the moment you walk in, they make you feel welcomed and taken care of, which really sets the tone for the whole experience. I usually stop by with my run club after our workouts and it’s become one of our go-to spots. The staff never seems fazed by a big group coming in and they always treat us with genuine friendliness.

Between the quality of the food, the inviting atmosphere, and the great service, this place has quickly become a favorite of mine. If you’re looking for somewhere that not only delivers amazing açaí bowls but also makes you feel at...

I’ve visited this place several times and always recommended it to my local friends as a spot with authentic Brazilian flavors.

On my recent visit, though, I was a bit disappointed with the açaí. I ordered the Açaí Power Bowl, but it came with too much powdered milk, which made it overly sweet and heavy. I had experienced this once before and ate it anyway, but this time I asked to have it changed. I explained the issue politely, though I sensed the staff wasn’t too happy about it.

The portion also felt smaller than before, and the temperature wasn’t ideal – it felt more like a smoothie or a cold soup than a proper açaí bowl. A straw might even be a better option the way it’s currently being served.

The cheese bread and the panini were okay, but nothing stood out.

I still hope they improve because I really like the concept and want to keep supporting Brazilian...