Sunnyside’s buzzy cup‑pasta window, Cups of Pasta, is turning carb cravings into a free-for-all this Saturday, March 14. The spot plans to hand out complimentary cups of penne alla vodka, giving neighborhood diners a no-strings-attached taste of its late-night comfort food while supplies last.
Get the free cup this Saturday
According to PIX11, Cups of Pasta will be dishing out free cups of penne alla vodka on Saturday, March 14, as a one-day giveaway. The Sunnyside window first opened in October 2025 and leans into a simple pitch: a classic cup of pasta at about $10, plus larger "super cup" options like gnocchi pesto and bolognese for those who want to go all in.
Where to pick it up
The giveaway is set for the Sunnyside storefront on Queens Boulevard, the same address listed on major delivery platforms and neighborhood directories. In local delivery listings, the business appears under Cups of Pasta (formerly Papa's Pasta), with review pages noting the recent rebrand. If you are double-checking the location before heading out, Postmates shows the Sunnyside storefront on its platform.
Menu and price
Cups of Pasta builds its menu around single‑serve pasta cups, with the option to upgrade to larger "super cup" portions. What you pay usually depends on extras and how you order. A Penne Alla Vodka with chicken, for example, is listed at about $14.90 on Uber Eats, while neighborhood coverage has pointed out that the basic classic cup comes in at a lower base price.
Why Sunnyside cares
Cups of Pasta’s presence on Queens Boulevard plugs right into a broader neighborhood effort to spotlight local food spots and events along the strip. Sunnyside Shines, the local BID led by Executive Director Dirk McCall de Palomá, focuses on food‑forward activations to draw people to the corridor, while coverage of the BID’s Taste of Sunnyside restaurant crawl by Sunnyside Post shows the group consistently highlighting neighborhood openings and culinary one-offs like this.
How to claim one
If you are angling for a free cup, the strategy is simple: show up early on Saturday. Organizers caution that supplies are limited, and in typical giveaway fashion, the offer wraps once the prepared batch runs out. Before you head over, a quick look at the shop’s listings on delivery platforms can help confirm current hours and availability so you are not left staring at a closed window instead of a cup of pasta.
