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Victory Garden Cafe

From 25 to 100 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Clean Up

Why couples loved this venue

  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Rodos
Angela
Dina
MM Lawrence
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Recommended by 96% of couples

About this venue

Victory Garden Café is a modern wedding venue located in the neighborhood of Astoria in Queens, New York. This authentic Greek and Mediterranean restaurant offers the perfect venue and delicious menus for your special day. Having been in existence for over four decades, the Victory Garden Café has become a favorite amongst the community. By celebrating your wedding at Victory Garden Café, your wedding-day vision will come to life and memories will be created that will last for years to come.

Facilities and Capacity

Victory Garden Café provides spaces for your ceremony as well as your reception. With options for indoor and outdoor spaces, you and your guests can celebrate your wedding any time of year. The modern European décor and ambiance will create a unique environment to make your celebration even more special. The banquet hall can accommodate up to 100 of your closest friends and family as they witness you share your love for one another.

Services Offered

Victory Garden Café offers everything you could ever need to transform the venue into your wedding-day vision. From ceremony to reception, the experienced planning team will work closely with you to make sure everything is planned accordingly and flows without any stress. Some of the event services offered include:

  • Event planning
  • China
  • Glassware
  • Flatware
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Linens
  • Lighting/sound
  • Bridal suite
  • Cake
  • Setup
  • Cleanup

Cuisine

Victory Garden Café offers a variety of Greek and Mediterranean dishes sure to please any palate. They specialize in a range of traditional seafood and meat options accompanied by other classic favorites. They offer over twelve pre-set catering packages, as well as customizable packages with each menu item made on-site. With options for hors d'oeuvres, plated meals, buffets, and desserts, you and your guests will be happily satisfied from beginning to end.

History

Victory Garden Café was originally founded in 1968 by the Sakalis Family as a Greek pastry shop known as Victory Sweet Shop. Each pastry item on their original menu was hand-crafted from traditional Greek and Mediterranean recipes. With family ties to top chefs and bakers, this family-owned café quickly became a popular spot in the heart of Astoria. In 2012, the Sakalis Family expanded and opened the Victory Garden Café as it is today. By transforming the space and recreating their menu, they created an entirely new venue while maintaining the classic charm of the original Victory Garden Café.



Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 58 years in business

  • We speak Albanian, English, Greek, Italian and Spanish

Links

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
August
November
December

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Reviews of Victory Garden Cafe

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Victory Garden Cafe stands out for its impeccable service and flexibility, as noted in numerous reviews. The venue is praised for its beautiful decor that complements various themes, delicious food offerings, such as their signature French toast and Nutella cake, and attentive event coordinator, Anna. Clients appreciate the family-owned business's warm hospitality and inclusive packages, which make planning events seamless and stress-free. The cozy garden location, accommodating staff, and array of in-house decorations add to the charm, making Victory Garden Cafe a top choice for hosting memorable events like bridal showers, weddings, and anniversary celebrations.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Victory Garden Cafe stands out for its impeccable service and flexibility, as noted in numerous reviews. The venue is praised for its beautiful decor that complements various themes, delicious food offerings, such as their signature French toast and Nutella cake, and attentive event coordinator, Anna. Clients appreciate the family-owned business's warm hospitality and inclusive packages, which make planning events seamless and stress-free. The cozy garden location, accommodating staff, and array of in-house decorations add to the charm, making Victory Garden Cafe a top choice for hosting memorable events like bridal showers, weddings, and anniversary celebrations.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 116 reviews
Google
4.5/5 445 reviews
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Geoff Sent on 12/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hidden Gem

Great atmosphere. Perfect place for an event or take a date to and enjoy the night in the backroom garden area.
Rodos
Rodos Sent on 12/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Island Themed Wedding

I always loved the Greek Islands and chose the island theme for my bridal shower. Picking Victory Garden Cafe was the best decision. Their decor complimented my theme. The planner was very responsive and easy to work with. The menu was delicious and the Mimosa bar was excellent. Thank you for a beautiful event.
Angela
Angela Sent on 12/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue

Had my daughter’s engagement party here and the experience was wonderful. Everything exceeded my expectations. The food and desserts were freshly made and delicious . Absolutely, beautiful decor. Great event coordinator and staff. Would highly recommend!
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Natalie Sent on 12/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely Baby Shower

Had my baby shower here in November. The location was pretty and perfect. The event coordinator, Anna, made it super easy for us to plan and basically took care of everything. The staff was friendly, food was fairly priced and delicious. They even had their own specialty drink that they displayed beautifully. I highly recommend this location.
T
Tom Sent on 12/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Anniversary

We celebrated our wedding anniversary at Victory Garden Cafe.

The service and food was excellent and the garden event space created beautiful and romantic setting that left my guests in complete awe.

Thank you for the amazing experience.
Dina
Dina Sent on 12/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Anniversary

It was truly fantastic evening. Our wedding celebration was incredible! Thank you for flawlessly working with all of our details.

We are sincerely grateful for your support in making our event memorable.
MM Lawrence
Mm Lawrence Sent on 07/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Astoria's Best Kept Secret (A Wedding Venue Jewel)

If you're looking for a wedding venue that is intimate, affordable in NYC and goes above and beyond to make your event a success, this is it! Anna, our coordinator, and the whole team were so kind and took such good care of us from day one. It was one stop shopping for everything. They provided not only the space, they provided their in-house decorations, the delicious catering (including the wedding cake) and the staff. My guests had a lot of dietary restrictions and all of them were accommodated. The wait staff took great care to make sure that everyone had what they needed. Anna worked side by side with us on the room layout, the decor, the flow, making suggestions when we needed help. This is a family owned business and operates from the heart! Thank you to Anna and the Victory Garden Team for making our experience so easy and fun! We could not have been happier with the results and now feel like part of the family.
S
Sophie Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue

I had a brunch wedding in the beautiful garden. The venue offered some inhouse decorations which was a plus. I spoke to them about my theme and they had great options. The signature French toast was my favorite. Great professionalism from Anna and staff. It was nice to also host the ceremony and cocktail hour at one venue. Every aspect was thought out and made the perfect event.
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Anouska Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Nice event

Had a wonderful time with friends and family. Great food and service. Great set up and space . I loved the Victity drink!
P
Private U. Sent on 12/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Themed baby shower

Wonderful experience from start to finish. Glad I chose Victory for my friend’s baby shower. We chose a brunch menu that had many options and was delicious, they offered great decorations and the event planner and staff were very attentive. Will be going back,
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Victory Garden Cafe frequently asked questions

Victory Garden Cafe includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Victory Garden Cafe includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Victory Garden Cafe includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Victory Garden Cafe for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Restaurant
Victory Garden Cafe offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Victory Garden Cafe offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Victory Garden Cafe offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
Victory Garden Cafe offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Victory Garden Cafe is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service and 4.8 in flexibility.
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