Hillside

Score Breakdown

About this Neighborhood

Hillside in Queens scores 42 out of 100, with an unusually dense grocery footprint — 42 grocery stores is a standout number that reflects the diverse, immigrant-serving commercial character of the neighborhood. Sixty-eight restaurants averaging 4.4 stars, backed by a 4.8 editorial average across 1,688 Yelp reviews for top spots like Halalbee's, Girasoles Mexican Cuisine, and The Nourish Spot, paint a picture of real culinary diversity. Foursquare popular taste data reinforces the neighborhood's everyday commercial character: fast food joints, pizzerias, donut shops, bakeries, and fried chicken spots are the staples. Nine parks and a fitness facility round out the outdoor side. At a score of 42, Hillside is a dense, functional, food-rich neighborhood — the kind of place where you can run serious grocery errands and eat something distinctive every night of the week.