Your first cup — & the start of our story.
A halal, family-owned Bengali-American café on the corner of 36th Ave & 29th St, in Astoria’s Little Bangladesh.
স্বাগতম — welcome in. (shwagotom)
Halal · walk-in · come early, chai’s on
The first cup
A really good cup of chai — and a family’s fresh start.
“First Cup” means two things at once: your first cup of the day, and the first chapter of our family’s story in Astoria. We opened our doors on the corner to build a space where tradition meets modern comfort — a place to connect, unwind, and enjoy a great cup of chai.
Masala chaa poured into a carved clay cup. A gulab jamun latte next to a warm croissant. Doi fuska, mango matcha, a Dhaka chopped cheese on the weekend. Everything’s halal, and our menu keeps growing.
Read our storyFrom the counter
Chai & specialty lattes
Masala chaa, in a carved clay cup
Our house chai, spiced and simmered, poured into a traditional carved matir clay cup — the way it’s meant to be. It’s the drink the whole café is built around.
Not too sweet, always fresh-made.
On the plate
The Bengali-American kitchen
Bengali snacks and comfort food, all halal, all made with love:
Our menu keeps growing — check Instagram for today’s New Menu.
See the full menuPickup or delivery, on DoorDash.
Or just walk in — we’re on the corner, and the chai’s always on.
Our corner
The neighborhood’s living room
A bright, floral little corner on 36th Avenue — big windows, a neon sign, and pink curtains. Pull up a chair and stay a while.
Come find us
On the corner in Little Bangladesh
(corner of 36th Ave & 29th St)
Phone: (718) 808-1503
Halal · walk-in only — no reservations. Family owned & operated.
Hours vary (Wed closed) — please check Instagram @firstcupnyc or DM to confirm.
Subway: 36 Av (N/W), a couple blocks. Street parking.
“Family owned cafe. The gulab jamun latte is delish.”— Jami, on taste
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Today’s specials, the New Menu, and our real current hours live here first.