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Ethiopian/Eritrean · Sunnyside, QueensNO. 1167 / 1966

Makina Cafe

The city's first Ethiopian-Eritrean food truck turned permanent Sunnyside restaurant, named to Resy's NYC Hit List in both June and July 2026.

46-11 Skillman Ave, Sunnyside, NY 11104

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//The line

Makina Cafe was featured on Resy's Hit List in both June and July 2026 (Resy), Resy's curated monthly list of the NYC restaurants its editors flag as most in-demand and hardest to book.

Beyond the back-to-back Hit List placements, no specific reported wait times, line details, or walk-in seating notes were found; the restaurant books tables through Resy (Resy).

//When the line peaks
No specific peak hours reported; back-to-back June and July 2026 Resy Hit List placements signal sustained demand

Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.

//Getting in

Reservations: Reservations via Resy

Wed–Fri 5–10pm, Sat–Sun 12–10pm, closed Mon–Tue

Book a table → · Official site →

//FAQ
How long is the wait at Makina Cafe?

No specific wait time has been reported, but Resy named it to its Hit List in both June and July 2026, its curated roster of NYC's most in-demand restaurants (Resy).

Does Makina Cafe take reservations?

Yes, reservations are booked through Resy (Resy).

Can you walk into Makina Cafe?

No specific walk-in policy has been reported; given its consecutive Resy Hit List placements, booking ahead via Resy is the more reliable route.

Sources: Resy — The Hit List, June 2026 · Resy — Makina Cafe venue page

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