Astoria coffee favorite Mighty Oak Roasters celebrated its 7-year anniversary this past weekend by teaming up with Curley’s Bagels for a special one-day pop-up that brought together two beloved Queens brands.
The event drew a steady crowd of locals who stopped by the café for fresh bagels, specialty schmears, and Mighty Oak’s signature wood-roasted coffee, turning an ordinary Sunday morning into a neighborhood celebration.
Now marking its 7-year anniversary, Mighty Oak has evolved from a neighborhood favorite into one of Queens’ most respected specialty coffee brands. Known for its wood-roasting process—an old-world technique that creates a smoother, more balanced cup—the company has developed a loyal following both in-store and nationwide through direct-to-consumer coffee sales. Its wholesale program has also expanded significantly, supplying beans to cafés and restaurants across New York City.
“Our goal has always been to create something that feels both rooted in tradition and forward-thinking,” partners Peter Moses and Sean Donnelly said. “Reaching seven years was a big moment for us, and collaborations like this were a way to celebrate with the community that supported us from day one.”
That community-first mindset made Curley’s Bagels a natural fit for the celebration. The Sunnyside-based bagel company has quickly built a strong reputation for its high quality sourdough bagels, creative flavors, and neighborhood-focused approach. From classic plain and everything bagels to rosemary salt and jalapeño cheddar varieties, Curley’s has become one of the borough’s fastest-rising bagel brands.
“We were excited to bring Curley’s to Astoria and be part of Mighty Oak’s anniversary,” said Mark Curley. “It’s always about creating something fresh for the community and teaming up with brands that share that same energy.”
“There’s something really special about seeing people come together over good coffee, great food, and small businesses supporting one another,” said Bridget Kane, wife of Mark Curley and a founding member of the Curley’s Team. “That’s the kind of atmosphere we’re always excited to be part of,” she added.
One of the highlights of the event was the “New Yorker,” a classic combination of cream cheese, sliced lox, tomato, red onion, and capers that paired perfectly with a cup of Mighty Oak’s coffee. With bagels starting at just $2 and limited quantities available, many items sold out quickly as crowds continued flowing through the café throughout the morning.
For longtime Astoria residents, the anniversary event reflected exactly why Mighty Oak has remained such an important neighborhood staple over the years.
“Mighty Oak has become part of the fabric of Astoria,” said local resident Marc Heller. “The coffee is consistently some of the best in Queens, but it’s also the atmosphere and the people that keep everyone coming back. It’s the kind of place that makes the neighborhood feel like home.”
Beyond its signature wood-roasted coffee program, Mighty Oak Roasters has become especially popular for its rotating lineup of single-origin coffees and carefully crafted house blends. Favorites include the award winning Victor Morera from Colombia, Kiangoi from Kenya, and Juan Lucas roast alongside their well-known Espresso No. 1 blend and locally loved cold brew. You can purchase Mighty Oak coffee delivered to your home on their website.
The café also pairs its coffee program with pastries from Masa Madre, the acclaimed Latin-inspired bakery known for items like guava and cheese pastries, conchas, croissants, and seasonal specialty baked goods that have become a staple behind the counter in Astoria.
Events like the Curley’s collaboration continued to showcase what makes Queens’ food scene so unique: community-driven businesses supporting one another while creating experiences that bring neighbors together. Seven years after first opening its doors, Mighty Oak’s success story appeared to be about much more than coffee—it was about building a lasting community hub in the heart of Astoria.
