Updated Wednesday, Nov. 19, 12:37 p.m.
Dairy Queen opened in Corona this month, bringing its famous soft-serve treats back to the borough for the first time in decades.
The DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant, at 37-39 Junction Blvd., is one of four locations in the city, joining DQs in the Bronx, Staten Island and Manhattan, which just debuted in May.
At least one Dairy Queen existed in the borough prior to the 1980s, according to corporate headquarters, but the Corona eatery is currently the only location in Queens.
The restaurant serves more than just dessert. As its name suggests, it has both a “grill” and “chill” side. Its menu features familiar sweets, including Blizzards, and lunch and dinner items, such as burgers, sandwiches and salads.
Since the Dairy Queen opened on Nov. 11, everything on the menu has been selling, according to assistant manager Gary Holmes.
“Once you order something for dinner, you’re going to have something for dessert,” he said.
Hungry diners looking for a deal can enjoy Dairy Queen’s “$5 Buck Lunch,” which includes crispy fries, a drink and a sundae for dessert.
A week after its opening, which was first reported by DNAinfo, the crowds have been decent, but the restaurant would like to see more customers.
“We are new to the area. We’ve been pretty good,” Holmes said. “But we could always do better.”
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