Comfortland

I love comfortland. I can't believe I haven't reviewed them prior to today. After a Yelp event at Tipsy Scoop Sam mentioned comfortland & said yup that's where I need to go next.

Everything I've had at Comfortland was good but this particular day I just went for their chopped cheese empanadas. The chopped cheese is something I order no matter what else I order from them. It's so good and I also had the Arnold Palmer slushy that was so refreshing.

If you haven't stopped by yet, please do. You won't b disappointed.

Now they have an open place to sit, is DELICIOUS! I recommend their food so much, is just sad that sometimes they dont have the menu that they offer on IG!

The service was very fast and the ambiance is really cute, very recommended!!

Tried this place for the first time and while I liked the idea of it in theory, everything was so mid, that it made me feel like I chose all the wrong things on the menu. I am not a firm believer that anything on the menu is 'the wrong item to order', because everything that you chose to offer on said menu should be delicious. $91 total with taxes/fees and tip. They have a few menu items that change and a few staple items. My order consisted of both. Nothing was appealing, so don't plan on trying again.

I had the:

-Chicken corn chowder (*SPECIAL*) - There was nothing special about this. Arrived luke warm and the taste was so underwhelming that I had no desire to reheat it to partake.

-Chicken Snack Wrap XL (~$!4) - Fried chicken strip was fine. Wasn't particularly seasoned. I chose Chipotle Mayo, which had more of a kick than I was expecting. So often places offer a chipotle mayo that isn't really all that spicy, but this was and I was a bit unprepared. The wrap was sizeable and wasn't anything special with its cheese, L, T & P offering. They do offer a special sauce and ranch as an option. They do not make clear what their special sauce consists of/tastes like. I called to inquire, but the guy on the phone cut me off and instead of putting me on hold, held a full in person transaction on the phone with me on it. I didn't need to overhear his customer service, so I just hung up. From one hospitality worker to the business, there is a training opportunity to be found there. Put ppl on hold. If you're gonna offer a 'special sauce', make note of what it is in the menu, which ultimately provides clarity and cuts down on unnecessary inquiries both in person and via the phone.

-Hip Tang Chicken Chopped Cheese - This sandwich is said to have (chopped chicken, bacon, white wine, sauteed onions & herbs, balsamic fig jam, arugula & aioli) and was made to sound really good, but none of the notes within the sandwich rang thru. The chopped chicken was actually really dry and had the consistency similar to dried out ground turkey. Honestly the sandwich looked better in the photo they use on delivery service apps. The sandwich didn't meet my expectation of sweet and savory, the fig jam and white wine non existent in the taste. Arugula was wilted and the sandwich seemed dry and kinds soggy at the same time if that even makes sense. The ratio of sandwich innards to bread also felt uneven. I took 2 bites and tossed.

-Regular Tots - Tots are hard to mess up. They are literally coming out of a freezer bag and being fried. Nothing to really mention here.

-Cap'n Crunch French Toast Sticks (~$9) - They were fine, but REALLLYY dense. I mean like really dense. They are not fluffy in the slightest, but decent for the portion and price.

-Ramp Szn Chicken Salad Sandwich (*SPECIAL*) (~$14)- This seems to be special, because it is not on the menu currently. It appears in their photos on texas toast, but is actually served on sourdough. This was one of the worst chicken salad sandwiches I have ever had. The chicken was dry and tossed with mayo. Not a seasoning could be found. Not a walnut, cranberry, nor a piece of celery, NOT A THING. They also packed this sandwich generously in comparison to the other chicken sandwich ordered, which is a shame since it wasn't at all good. Perhaps they were trying to get rid of it. I am not sure what the intention of this sandwich is, but they can either eliminate or start from the drawing board completely on figuring out what this chicken salad needs.

-Plain Fries (~$6) - They are a unique shape. Kinda gives a cottage fry and curly fry hybrid. They arrived soggy and weren't memorable.

Definitely one of the places I miss since moving out of Astoria! They offer both indoor and outdoor seatings. They also have tons of vegan options! Their vegan breakfast po boy was definitely worth the commute! I've personally only done to go but the people were great! Would definitely stop by next time I'm in Asto

I went to Comfortland with a friend of mine and was quite hungry and I must say, Comfortland truly does have generous portions at a very reasonable price. First and foremost, the staff including Carl are absolutely awesome and take hospitality to the next level without being overbearing.

Second, the food is awesome. My friend and I ordered one too many items (everything on the menu looks fantastic, it's not my fault)! and everything was solid. My favorite has to be the chicken tinga quesadilla and the chopped cheese empanadas. The fried green tomato sandwich and chicken tenders are also great but I feel the menu has more interesting things worthy of trying. To top off the meal, my friend and I shared a banana cruller that was perfect (puts those crullers that I had at DD growing up to shame). All in all, I'll definitely be back and am glad they have seating now from the last time I visited several years back!

Does this place call themselves "Comfort"land with how well their food settles into your stomach? Because it sure as heck does!!! Super lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and amazing food!!! I came after work a few nights ago to pick up an order for my family!
We've since ordered from here twice because of the overwhelming positive experience! My go to is the Freaky Friday Chicken Burger with truffle fries! It's so rich, tasty and leaves you (and I can not stress this enough) comfortably full! I also love that they have overwhelming amount of vegan options for those with dietary restrictions in our family! Absolutely wonderful!
If you're looking for a unique swing on burgers, please give this spot a chance! It deserves all the attention it can get!

Great Food and The Old Boy is amazing get it, get two lol. The service was top tier Johnny was great and extremely helpful

Some friends brought us over to Comfortland for brunch and it was a fun experience. Ordering at the window is a neat, unique experience. We decided to eat inside.

It's quite a loaded menu. Some items seemed so over-the-top, but they're not as crazy as they first appear. I landed on The Old Boy. Flavors were delicious, and oversized, but not too unwieldy. The only thing that threw me a little was I couldn't tell if the meat was ground beef or thinly sliced meat that was chopped SUPER fine because of how small the pieces were.

For a drink, I got a malted cold brew. I've had other malted coffees and this didn't disappoint. Right up there with the best ones.

The place DEFINITELY did not disappoint! I ordered the Freaky Friday Jr Meal. Just the right portion size for what I was looking for. I don't know how I felt about the cake. It looked delicious but was giving, weird after taste.
All and all, I can't wait to try the other items on the menu when I come back to NY.

We're loving the classic chicken sandwich and the Freakin Vegan and Tater tots! Food and service never disappoint. Lovely day to sit outside.