Casual, family-run spot making made-to-order burgers and acai bowls, along with juices. Experience the best in sandwiches, salads, wraps, healthy juices, smoothies, Açaí bowls at Empire Shop. Sunnyside usually refers to a diverse, leafy neighborhood in western Queens, NYC, known for its pre-war co-ops and the historic Sunnyside Gardens. It boasts a thriving international food scene, convenient 7-train access to Manhattan, and a small-town feel. It may also refer to Washington Irving's historic 1926 cottage in Tarrytown, NY.