<div class="tldr">Two new diners, Apollo Diner and Midnight Spoon, will open on Astoria’s 30th Avenue in July 2024. Both are set to offer extended late-night hours, with kitchens open until at least 2 a.m.</div>

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<li>Apollo Diner opens July 10 at 32-16 30th Avenue.</li>

<li>Midnight Spoon is scheduled for July 18 at 30-01 30th Avenue.</li>

<li>Both diners will serve food past 2 a.m. daily.</li>

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Astoria’s 30th Avenue will see an increase in late-night dining options this summer. Apollo Diner and Midnight Spoon, both independent ventures, are set to open in July 2024. The extended hours contrast with many neighborhood restaurants that close by midnight.

Apollo Diner, located at 32-16 30th Avenue, will seat 60 and feature a traditional diner menu. Owners Maria Theodorakis and James Papadopoulos say their kitchen will be open until 4 a.m. on weekends and 2 a.m. on weekdays. Midnight Spoon, at 30-01 30th Avenue, will open one week later and plans a modern menu with vegan options.

Late-night dining in Astoria has been limited since the closure of Neptune Diner in 2022. Residents and service industry workers have cited a need for places that serve food after midnight. According to the Astoria Business Improvement District, foot traffic along 30th Avenue remains high into the early morning hours.

The openings follow a broader citywide trend of extended hours for diners and casual eateries. Both new diners are hiring staff and plan to open for breakfast and lunch in addition to late-night service. Local officials have stated that new businesses may benefit from increased late-night subway ridership on the N/W lines.

<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>

<h2>Where are the new diners opening in Astoria?</h2>

<p>Apollo Diner is opening at 32-16 30th Avenue, and Midnight Spoon will open at 30-01 30th Avenue. Both are in the heart of Astoria’s commercial district and accessible by subway.</p>

<h2>What are the hours for Apollo Diner and Midnight Spoon?</h2>

<p>Apollo Diner plans to operate until 4 a.m. on weekends and 2 a.m. on weekdays. Midnight Spoon has announced it will serve food until 2 a.m. every night. Both also plan morning and afternoon service.</p>

<h2>Why are new diners opening now in Astoria?</h2>

<p>The openings respond to local demand for late-night food after the closure of Neptune Diner in 2022. Increased foot traffic, late subway service, and a growing service industry population contribute to the timing of these new businesses.</p>