17514 Horace Harding Expy, QueensHaving nearly 2,500 locations across the country, the fact that there is currently only one Arby's in New York City is an oddity. A little research has shown me that were at least two other locations previously, in Jackson Heights and Greenwich Village (the later is now a Lens Crafters).
At least one additional New York City location is on the way - in Downtown Brooklyn, where Arby's will abide to strict historic preservation rules to locate themselves in the historic Gage & Tollner restaurant (See Brooklyn Paper article).
For now though, there is only one, in Fresh Meadows, Queens. This location appears to be rather new and has tall ceilings and a great amount of glass. On my visit it was impeccable. There is a large parking lot, which makes visiting by car easy, as this restaurant is nowhere near a subway (although the Q17, Q30, Q31, Q88, and X32 buses stop nearby). It's right next to the Long Island Expressway, just a few blocks from entry and exit ramps.
I had the Medium Beef 'n Cheddar (445 cal) and a Diet Coke. I skipped out on the fries since I didn't want to counteract the exercise I had partaken in early that day too much. I did utilize some horsey sauce, however. This restaurant is set up in the "suburban free-standing" style, where you have free reign over the soda fountains and there are plenty of ketchup and sauce pumps.
If you are really craving Arby's or find yourself in driving around that part of town, I definitely recommend giving this location a shot. Otherwise, there's the Downtown Brooklyn location to look forward to.
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I live in New York City, but when I went away to college I was experienced to my first Arby's. It is the worst trash that's ever gone in my mouth. The cheese was TERRIBLE. It was cheese PASTE. New Yorkers have so many options for a good roast beef sandwich with real cheese. I see why Arby's wouldn't make it here.
And I'm not trying to be snobby. I love fast food.
I live in New York City, but when I went away to college I was experienced to my first Arby's. It is the worst trash that's ever gone in my mouth. The cheese was TERRIBLE. It was cheese PASTE. New Yorkers have so many options for a good roast beef sandwich with real cheese. I see why Arby's wouldn't make it here.
And I'm not trying to be snobby. I love fast food.