The Local Press

Very cute and intimate place but the burgers... my gosh. Flavor hits even on a regular cheeseburger! Fries are nice and crispy and good vibes only!!!! Can't wait to go try everything else!!

This place does not disappoint. I have ordered multiple times from them in the past and have dined in as well. Everything is super tasty and I always try out something different. Got a grilled chicken club today and it was super flavorful. Their fries are super fresh. The truffle fries are bomb as well. Their burgers, fried chicken sandwich, and Baja fish tacos are some of my go to’s. I intend to try their wings soon!

The staff here is absolutely amazing; as well the food. Went on a quick date night here and we had shrimp tacos, the famous grilled chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries, mozzarella sticks and buffalo chicken rolls. Food not only looks good but tastes great. The chocolate lava cake is also delicious. Highly recommend!!

Food was good. Amazing place if you’re in a mood for a burger 👍🏽. Although the fries were a bit salty but still hit the spot

The Local press was so good! Definitely going back again soon ! The food was so amazing and the service was great.

Got there when they opened at 12pm, they were ready to serve me. The food was fresh and flavorful

A must visit every time I come to Queens. Great vibes in the restaurant, friendly staff, DELICIOUS food, and very reasonable prices. I dont know of any other restaurant in the area that compares.

10 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ food was incredible, decor is cool and very comfortable. We had lamb burger , fish tacos , crispy chicken tacos , tenders , truffle fries and the buffalo chicken eggs rolls . Everything was very pleasing to the eyes , and fresh hot and absolutely delicious. Attention to details in the food was very evident , chugged beers and had a pitcher of sangria . Service was excellent. Would love to have a nice birthday dinner party here , outdoor dining available

Ordered the Lamb burger medium well and it was perfectly cooked . The bun was toasted to perfection and had such a nice light crunch. Appetizers were all amazing; Cajun fries Tokyo fries Shrimp Tempura Guac n chips Mozzarella sticks Everything was made fresh and came out hot ! Service was so great that they even let us know the Lamb burgers were being delivered as we arrived because they knew that's what we really wanted . So of course we waited and were not disappointed ! Our server Edwin and the rest of the team is warm and friendly . The vibe is great and the place is clean .

Sad to see a local gem drop in quality. Ordered the shrimp tempura and the local press fried chicken sandwich with loaded fries. 1. The food arrived cold. 2. The quality in the ingredients went down! The fried chicken sandwich came completely Inedible they left a huge nerve running down the middle of the fried chicken breast fillet. It was disgusting. Due to Ubers reporting options I couldn't receive a refund. Shrimp were cold but tasted okay. The loaded fries came over cooked and they changed the cheese sauce. Price of this place no longer matches quality.

It's been a while since I was last year and just leaving another review. Came on a Saturday night, wasn't too crowded. Had the Hot Honey Chicken Wings and Waffles and an order of the Tokyo fries. The chicken was delicious but all I tasted was the honey. Wasn't spicy at all. The waffles were also really good, don't know what's in the batter but it had a savory AND sweet taste to it before I even used the syrup or butter. Tokyo fries were freakin' awesome! Crispy fries, all the sauces made it come together so spicy and savory. Only cons were our server was not too attentive and always had his back turned when behind the counter. Hard to get his attention at times and then to get the check, took forever. It's not the first time we had him as a server. Also the bathrooms, disgusting. Probably haven't washed that floor since Covid or so it felt as my sneakers stuck to the floor.

Ordered 2 turkey burgers and two beef burgers. One medium rare and one well done. Order was for pick up. Got home, started to eat the mid-rare burger and I noticed it was bright pink and the temperature was off. I broke it in half and it was raw and cold. I called the restaurant and he said to bring it back. Got to the restaurant then had the audacity to tell me "medium rare is supposed to be RAW." What? You could literally smell the ground beef wasn't cooked. Got a call while talking to the guy and someone's turkey burger was burnt! Showed him a picture and he said that's how it's supposed to be cooked. What?! It was burnt and the person said it tasted like a dirty grill. They said I'd have to pay to remake the burgers. Ridiculous. The audacity- he said I ate half the burger and wanted to get a free meal. I took a bite and then spilt it down the middle and then split the raw patty to show them. Rude service and horrible food.

Food was awesome! Lamb Burgers. Service was stellar. Ambiance was really comfortable.

A deli type arrangement and restaurant. There's a food counter on one side and seating area everywhere else. If you eat in, a server will come to your table and take your order and service you. Our server was very nice and friendly. We ordered two lunch specials. We both had a quesadilla and a side. My friend had the chicken quesadilla and salad and I had the mushroom quesadilla and a chicken and corn soup. The quesadillas are placed in a pita like pocket and are filled with nice amount of ingredients. The mushroom version had beans in it. The soup was thick and felt more like a stew than a soup.

Ordered their chicken club with a side of loaded fries and it was immaculate!! The food came nice and hot the fries were perfect enough topping for every fry. Always try to order here when I want to treat myself and satisfy a loaded fry craving. the sandwich was fresh and filling but felt light truly delicious!!

Best turkey I have had in awhile. I decided to order from here after looking through a few places and Local Press' food caught my eye. I am glad I ordered from them because the food did not disappoint. I ordered through Yelp and the food was ready and waiting when I got there. The place was clean and the staff was friendly. The menu is extensive so there is something for everyone

This review is long overdue, but here it is. I normally don't venture out when it comes to burgers because it's one of the few foods I'm actually picky about so once I find what I like, I stick to it. But at the time, my bestie wanted a "fat, juicy burger" and my go-to spot that serves smashed burgers just wasn't gonna cut it. We found The Local Press on UberEats and decided to order from here. I was initially hesitant because like I mentioned, I was picky when it came to burgers and the burgers here cost more than my regular spot. I'm glad it didn't disappoint. It was a decent juicy burger on toasted buns. We also got buffalo wings but they tasted like your standard pub buffalo wings. The fries and onion wings were not hitting for me but she liked the fries. We both agreed the onion rings were not so great. Would I come back? Maybe if I was in the area and happened to be craving this burger.

H I D D E N G E M Man oh man this place knocked it out the park!!!! I had the local press a long time ago but we ordered delivery so I never got to go inside this spot, until now. To begin I love the ambiance of the place and it's very quaintly designed. You walk in to a large dining area with a counter to your left and you are greeted by the very well mannered staff. Kindly take your seat and get ready for your taste buds to be rocked. Sandwiches, wings, tacos and sides galore. All which can be accompanied by phenomenal choices in sauces, a secret sauce of their own is also on the menu. I of course went with fried chicken tacos, wings and sweet potato fries (all pictured below) and I was with my brother and he got a grilled chicken sandwich which I also snapped a pic of. The food was delicious, fried well, not oily and came out relatively quickly. They also have different beers choices to enjoy with your meal, I got a Lagunitas. The serving sizes were good and I def left more full than I normally would be, although Unfort I can always eat more. The only complaint I do have is that..... they aren't open for football Sunday delivery!!!!!!!!! Go in and give this hidden gem located on rockaway Blvd a try it will be worth stopping in I promise.

We were in Queens for the day and famished after a lot of running around. When we were on our way home, we decided to look for a spot that we could grab some take out to bring with us. We happened upon TLP and the menu looked promising. We tried to order from their website but it was down so we ordered in person. When I inquired about the website, the guy at the front said that it was down all morning but right as I was ordering in person, they got it back up. I was a little bummed because having to order in person meant we had to wait for our food AND we missed out on the 10% incentive to order off their website. Luckily, I always look at the positive: the opportunity to order some soju lemonade while we waited. The decor is cool. They have an eclectic assortment of Funko POPs. I recognized Game Of Thrones and Star Wars bobble heads. It was pretty empty but they have plenty of seating, both indoor and out. The outdoor seating is covered and they have a cute green wall backdrop for brunch pics. They have one bathroom which is pretty spacious and very clean. We did have to wait long. They packed up everything we ordered very neatly and it was all still warm once we got back home to the Bx. Everyone was happy with their order but I did have one issue with something I got, as I will explain below... GRUB RUNDOWN Shrimp Tempura - these were amazeballs! They're huge and they survived the trip. Tempura-fried Jumbo shrimp with spicy may, tempura sauce (tasted like hoisin) and scallions. I wish I had two orders because they were that good. Soup Bowl - they had New England clam and Chicken & Corn. I opted for the Chicken and Corn. It was ok, thick and not watery at all, but lacked a bit in flavor. Beer Battered Fish & Chips - these were less than ok in my opinion. I got onion rings instead which were very good but the fish was bland. They are small strips of fish so they were somewhat dry as well. I was also missing the tartar sauce they were supposed to come with so I was bummed about that also. I ended up just making some tartar sauce for it myself since I had all of the ingredients to make some. These were truly disappointing, considering I was thinking about getting their lamb burger instead. The Local Press Burger - hubby got this burger and they were very cognizant about maintaining the integrity of the food. It's a basic burger with cheddar, bacon, lettuce, onion, pickles and tomato. They kept the sauce on the side and the truffle parm fries were really good. The "secret" sauce tastes like any other burger house sauce but it does the job. Roadside Burger - my son opted for this one. It has American cheese, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, pickles and their secret sauce. He also added a fried egg and liked it. Loaded Fries - my son got these fries with his burger. They were definitely loaded with cheese, bacon, scallions and sauce. He liked them as well. Chicken Tenders - we got these for our toddler. The chicken pieces were pretty big a really crispy. I think they were a littlt too crispy for her but she ate some of it and I tasted them also. They were good. We got her BBQ sauce and fries to go with them and she liked it. Again though, we were missing the coleslaw that was supposed to come with the meal.

A new joint in the area so we went to check it out on a Wednesday afternoon. The service was good and food wasn't bad either. The guacamole could have had more salt. The veggie burger had great amount of veggies but also could have used more seasoning. The wings had a fishy aftertaste. The service was great, we did not feel rushed and the music was the right amount of volume. We would go back to give another chance.

Can I give more than 5 stars?? We were killing time near JFK airport and decided to venture 10-15 minutes away to find the ultimate burger. We looked to the Yelp community for help, and ya'll did not disappoint! This may have been the best burger either of us has ever had. YUM! The cole slaw was also delicious, as was the Mac and cheese and the truffle fries. Service was amazing and the vibe was great. SO yummy, we will 150% be back!

Fish tacos are the Best! Freshest fish around. The fries are incredible and I can't get enough of the mozzarella sticks. Must Go!

Incredible burgers with a cool vibe, music in the background and great service. Pretty much everything you need. They've got some very interesting alternatives but I can't pass up the burger. The Local Press Burger is probably my favorite but the BBQ Bacon Burger is a very close second. The fries are pretty standard, but they offer a whole list of sauces to go along. The Mac and cheese is delicious. All in, this was a surprise worth finding. Very close to JFK, and definitely worth the detour wherever you may be heading.

The Local Press is a gem in Ozone Park. I have only ordered takeout here but it did not disappoint. I ordered The South Western Salad with jumbo grilled shrimp. The portion was more than enough and the cilantro lime vinaigrette was very tasty. I would definitely order from The Local Press again and hopefully try some of their burgers.

This is probably my favorite place to come and eat.. Staff is friendly and the food is amazing.. whether you come for you one of Them delicious Burgers or tacos.. You can't go wrong.. . Come to local press and have yourself a good time.

Looking for a new place to eat we stumbled across The Local Press. I placed an order for the next day via Uber Eats. We were sold on their sandwiches and decided to order a Turkey Burger with Sweet Potato Fries, Fried Chicken Sandwich with Onion Rings, and Mozzarella Sticks. First off let me say everything looked and smelled delicious. I also didn't know you could select the temp for a Turkey burger. My hunny asked for it medium well. My portion of onion rings was awfully sad. I had about four onion rings in various sizes. My chicken sandwich was on the spicier side. I was aware of the spicy Mayo but the brine used for the chicken was spicy as well. I wish there was disclaimer for this. I also asked for my coleslaw to be on the side, but they decided not to include it with my order. The mozzarella sticks were burnt. Oddly enough I received more sticks than I did onion rings. I wouldn't order them again. My hunny really enjoyed his Turkey burger. I concur it was tasty and his sweet potato fries weren't bad either.

Listen it's hard to get 5 stars but this place did it, the service is awesome and genuine, food was fresh and delicious. Place is super clean, music not too loud, great for date night or family. Don't walk here run !!!!

Hear about this gem from a local FB group. The food was amazing. Everything was so fresh and delicious. We will definately be going again. I highly recommend you check it out. I would recommend that the server be more attentive to the tables.

Delicious food. A great place to just relax. Nice and spacious clean as well. They have a parking lot as well.

So off the beaten there isn't even a track there! Next to a laundromat. BUT, it's worth the trip. Service is terrific as is their five beers for $25 deal. Bring friends and use up the 5 easily... mix and match on the beers. Our EAT CLUB went there for the letter O... in Ozone Park. The service is spectacular. They're a bit understaffed, but the cashier, who, when we were there, was also the only server, was always on top of things with a smile and willingness to help. The guac and chips were the equal (or better) of anything in more expensive places, and the chicken and waffles will fill you for a day. What a great find! The only negative is an errant alarm that sounds like a perpetual tea kettle on boil. No one's figured out how to turn it off yet, but maybe that'll change. Anyway, it's a minor annoyance in a great place.

Wouldn't recommend this place to a dog, didn't even make it inside, because one of the owners gave my wife and I a hard time over a parking spot. Very rude and disrespectful.

Best burgers in this area. It's hard to find a decent burger in queens. The service and ambiance I can't speak to. I only did takeout

Turkey burgers are really really delicious, it's a bummer they don't have their own delivery service. That's the only thing missing , Hense my four stars .

Love their chicken Cesar salad! Only qualm on my end are that the salads are $18-$20, but they are delicious.

Got the local press burger Tasty juicy. Next time I'll add bbq sauce Ordered well done came medium I know most ppl want medium rare but not I That's why only 4. Stars.

Dare I say, a place that's too good for the neighborhood. I hope they set an example for future businesses and restaurants in the area. Friendly staff and good food with a trendy atmosphere. We plan to come back.

Cute little spot to try. The food is good and the service is speedy. I wouldn't change a thing

No shortcuts this is a direct flight to good eats. Not a lot of fluff and ambiance but the food is fresh, hot, and delicious. The managers are cool and engaging. Been 2x and they don't disappoint for good cheap eats with a big Flavor- Wings -Shrimp and burger!!!

I've ordered via delivery at least 5 times from this joint and they have not failed once. The fried chicken sandwich is thick, really crispy, and perfectly seasoned. Just ordered the BBQ bacon cheeseburger medium and it the best version of this burger I've ever had. Amazingly delicious. This restaurant always serves their food at a quality peak, is accommodating with questions, and its absolutely one of the places in town.

Get the lamb burger! It's amazing and worth it especially with a side of truffle aioli!

Happy to have this kind of restaurant in the neighborhood. The staff was incredibly kind with great service. They allowed me to taste the lemonade before purchasing a full size (it was yummy and sweet by the way). I appreciated that they looked at vaccine card and asked for ID when showed a screenshot. We ordered the Baja fish tacos from the special menu and Cajun fries on the side. I think everything was standard in terms of taste and price. I wish the tacos came with a wedge of lemon that would have been perfect. Interior is very beautiful I even love the very clean stylish bathroom. Music and vibe was awesome. Had to take out Shazzam every few minutes lol. Overall, I would love to come back and try other things on the menu. My feedback to the restaurant owners would be to consider serving halal meat or halal friendly menu considering the community and area.

Friendly staff n customers. Liked their wings and sweet potato fries. Lemonade drinks.

This is a cute local spot. The food was delicious and the service was great. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the music. Will definitely go back whenever I'm in Queens.

Chicken and Waffles with the honey butter...... Get it!!!!! Eat it!!!!! Enjoy it!!!!!

I've been here once and I liked it. I had the Cobb salad and a bowl of soup and I must say they were both very good. I like the atmosphere, service was OK. I recommend this place, it's good.

I ordered from Uber Eats and wasn't disappointed. We sampled the Shrimp Tempura, mozzarella sticks and the crispy chicken sandwich. The Shrimp Tempura has a light crust and a mayo and dark sweet sauce on top with micro greens. The mozzarella sticks were crispy. They didn't have any marinara sauce on the side. A little disappointing but the flavor made up for it. And the crispy chicken sandwich was a good size. Plenty to share. It had cole slaw on it with a spicy mayo. Really good! Next time I will visit the restaurant to have the full experience!

The place is kinda small but the food is great! Service was good also. I will def go back again

I really really wanted to like this place. A modest family ran business which I love supporting. But that's the only positive. My fiancé and I drove and went to the business. They are still operating as take out only with a small outdoor area to eat. We walked in and a female cashier took our order. She was indifferent and pretty rude in the manner in which she took our order. I asked a few questions about the food being our first time at the establishment, got rushed rude answers in return. We ordered the local press burger and opted for truffle Parmesan fries. The burger and fries came out to about $19.50 The fried chicken sandwich and opted for sweet potato fries which came out to about $16 Then 6 wings for $8. The prices were really really expensive for what we got. I don't mind paying for quality but all the food was run of the mill regular. And a side of sauce was $1??? The chicken sandwich meat was pretty inedible. The fries were soggy. In conclusion, I really wanted to like the place. Maybe it was an off day for them.

Awesome lunch options during the week and quick delivery service. Fish tacos are my go to at this spot and portions are usually generous.

Very very impressed with the food here! We basically got breakfasts lunch and dinner here and I have to say , it was amazing ! The chicken and waffles delish , chicken was crispy and tasty, the veggie burger was sooo good ! Some burgers after the first bite falls apart , let me tell you ....this burger stayed put down to the last bite , it was loaded wth mushrooms, avocados , onions , lettuce , tomatoes and the sauce gave a kick of spice and balance to the burger ! Really enjoyed it ! Everything was on point , can't wait to try other stuff !

Ordered 45 minutes ago. There are only a few other people here. And, my veggie burger still isn't out yet. Craziness. I wouldn't come back here because the wait is insane and it's not even busy. I couldn't imagine how long it would be if it was crowded.

I used to work next door and tried the food one time and it was great. The truffle fries were delicious and nicely seasoned while the burger was juicy and cooked perfectly to my liking. I also had the white sangria which was also amazing! I highly recommend this restaurant!

I've been here before and the food is perfectly fine, considering the prices: Two people can eat for $30 including tax! My beefs are the music that's louder than it needs to be, kitchen noise (what is that whining; a drink mixer?), and the somewhat slow table service. This place is trying to bridge the gulf between fast-food/takeout and traditional sit-down restaurants, I hope they succeed.

Most delicious sandwiches around Ozone park! The food is worth its price. Staff is friendly and helpful.

Great service- food is always fresh and tastes absolutely amazing. Every dish I've had from here has never failed to impress me. Great business.

Decided to stop by to try this spot after reading the good reviews. I had the Santa Fe burger with onion rings and homemade lemonade and it was all absolutely fantastic! The burger was not only delicious but also well presented. The lemonade super fresh and not too sweet. Service was friendly and quick. I will definitely be back-have my eye on the fish tacos for next time!

Tried it for the first time today and I was very pleased . I ordered over the phone and they were very patient and accommodating. The food was ready in the time they said and pick up was polite and easy . My daughter enjoyed her salad with the cilantro lime dressing and crispy chicken . I swallowed the mozzarella sticks in seconds . I would just suggest a homemade marinara for the sticks instead of packaged Heinz. My son enjoyed his crispy chicken club it was fresh crispy and tasty . I will definitely order since I'm in the neighborhood often . In closing SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS!!!!!!!

Crispy chicken made the best way I've ever had it. Crispy, spicy and saucy?! Excellent behavior all around. This place is worth the price!