Astor Bake Shop

Specialties

When you explore off the beaten path, you often find a gem of a discovery. Astor Bake Shop provides just such an experience for those who search for an authentic café in the historic neighborhood of Old-​Astoria. Operated by famous restaurateur and chef George McKirdy, Astor Bake Shop is a respite and haven for Queens locals, serving up breakfast and brunch, lunch, and dinner, along with choice beverages of beer and wine.

Although well-​known for its decadent cupcakes and pastries, Astor Bake Shop is most proud of its custom blends of coffee, roasted locally by Brooklyn based micro roaster, Stone Street Coffee. The bake shop changes their «featured» coffee biweekly, introducing customers to unique blends and exquisite flavors.

Other beverages include Astor Bake Shop’s signature «gingerade,» iced teas, and salted lemonades. For lunch and dinner, Astor Bake Shop serves an American and European fusion fare, including savory sandwiches, zesty salads, and flavorful burgers. The garlic fries, in particular, have received special accolades from Yelp users in the area.

For lovingly crafted dishes and peaceful ambiance nestled into the corner of Astoria, look no farther than Astor Bake Shop on Astoria Blvd. Visit Astor Bake Shop online for more information or to view the café’s tasty menu selection.

History

Established in 2010.

Astor Bake Shop is the career long goal of Chef George McKirdy. Chef McKirdy worked in the NY food scene for over 20 years as pastry chef for some of New York’s best restaurants including, Regines, Tribeca Grill, Nobu, Veritas, Café Boullud, Butter, and The W Hotels.

Chef McKirdy’s dream was to open a small bakery/​café in an urban setting. He found a sunny corner in Astoria and made it his own by taking a completely empty business space and making it into a sunny, warm and inviting space with a very «neighborhoodie feel».

Meet the Business Owner

George M.

Business Owner

Chef George McKirdy has been part of the New York Restaurant scene for over twenty years. Beginning his career as an apprentice at the former Regines under Executive Chef Michelle Fitoussi, he gained a genuine appreciation for traditional French cuisine. In the years that followed, Chef McKirdy was the pastry chef in many noted restaurants.

Through his reputation, Chef McKirdy has been presented with invitations to all inclusive seminars. These seminars have allowed him to experience the most modern techniques in chocolate preparation and production. His rapport with another well noted pastry industry leader, Sevarome, gained him access to colloquiums at L’Ecole Nationale Superieure de la Patisserie in Yssingeaux where the science behind the making of viennoiserie and breads was studied. It is through these opportunities that he has been able to gather inspiration and nourish his passion for food and dessert.