The food was delicious. And the service alright. We didn't enjoy how hot it was inside the restaurant. We knew New York was expensive but a title pricey for the food provided. read more

Food was fantastic, we had the Salmon Eggs Benedict and the French Toast and both were exquisite with no problems at all. The waiter was cordial and refilled our coffee as much as we liked, but at the same time didn't rush us. The interior architecture and design was beautiful. Would definitely visit again. read more

Very convenient for lace to eat. Soup tasted really good when it is pouring rain outside. Most diners here are meeting people traveling to or from central station. Suitcases allowed inside. EnjoYed their Meringue tart. read more

To start off with, this place needs to speedy up their service because we were standing in a rather decent line while staring at uncleaned tables and empty tables for a good 10 minutes. After seated, they did service us our food and check pretty quick. Now onto the food, worst breakfast because they barely gave me any potatoes (10 SMALL pieces, literally) and the eggs benedict was decent. However their items are way too expensive for its quality in food and service. I understand prices in the middle of the city would be expensive, but at least service quality food! Come on man! Never will I come back here. read more

Pershing Square - Eggs Benedict (note: potatoes are true of given amount a little disappointed) - American Near Me - New York, New York

If you want to pay $20 for Oscar Myer bacon this is the place for you! Came here on a Saturday out of connivence and was incredibly disappointed. Ordered two eggs any way with potatoes and bacon on the side. Eggs were fine, potatoes tasted old and bacon was pathetic. read more

I ordered a kale cesear salad for and it was awful , it was the size of a side salad and had so much dressing on it that I could not eat it . The croutons ( that I could find were the size of peas ) My friend ordered a chicken panini and there was one small piece of chicken Pricey for what we got and I guess that it survives on tourists , but I will never go back and I live here . Sad that the quality is so bad as it is large clean and socially distanced with great customer service . They need to reevaluate the kitchen and what they are serving . Even my waiter agreed that it was more like Ceasar Dressing soup !!! read more

I've walked by this place probably 20-30 times and was curious. Tonight was the night to try it out. I should have let sleeping dogs lie-- the service was so bad I waited 15 minutes for a coffee (they don't have a menu for coffee). The staff were also rude. It took so long that we decided dinner was a no go. There are too many great restaurants with great service to waste time here. Not recommended. read more

Pershing Square - American Near Me - New York, New York

Lunch time on a Friday, place was busy, but did not had to wait. Conveniently located directly across from Grand Central, so if you are starving after a long ride, it's just a skip and a hop away. Service is great, our waiter made us feel welcome, attentive to our needs without being intrusive. Cleaned our plates just in time and filled out drinks just in time. The food is good. My wife ordered the mussels and the portion is just right and it did not have the heavy "seafood" smell that usually associates with mussel dishes. Also after you finish all of it, your dish becomes mussel soup, which is handy to sink your bread into. My fellow vegetarians rejoice!!!! They offer vegetarian chili!!!!! Do you know how hard it is to find vegetarian chili?!?!? Seriously it's like trying to find a waiter in Hollywood who does not want to be an actor! The selection for vegetarians are very few, but the chili definitely makes it up in my book! It includes guacamole, sour cream, and cheese!!!! I mean seriously injured was in heaven. The chili it self was decent, but lacks a kick, so be sure to ask for the tobasco sauce. Mix everything together and you got a great fulfilling meal! The place is loud, very busy sounding, don't expect a romantic meal if that's what you are looking for, definitely too much talking noise to hold a intimate conversation. read more

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For the cost of breakfast, it wasn't anything special. $22 (before tip) was my omelette and coffee. The restaurant is such an iconic landmark, and you would think the food would be equally amazing. Not the case. The three egg omelette was your usual omelette and you picked your three fillings. It comes with a side of either salad or potatoes, and toast. I had asked for an English muffin and they gave it to me with a rye toast. I just sucked it up and didn't even bother. My server was not very attentive, so to flag him down in this busy restaurant was more of a hassle in on itself. If you want to say you've dined here, by all means do. It's kinda cool to see it up front and have that experience. Food wise, don't expect too much. read more

Great outdoor seating-- spaced out seating, and a lot of availability! Food was very good. Pricey, but good quality. Service was neither fast nor slow. Convenient location. read more

Really pretty outdoor seating right off the Grand a Central overpass. Amazing chicken panini with a full bar

Good food and a fun place. We've been coming here for years! We called yesterday to make a reservation for our family of 4, and they put us down for 11. When we got there, they said we weren't on the list because they only take reservations for parties of 5 or more. We thought it was weird because we had talked to someone the day before who said it was fine... kind of annoying. Food good though and worth the trip over! read more

Pershing Square claims to have "The Busiest and Best Breakfast in New York". I don't think I'd enjoy a "Busy" breakfast, but I've eaten lots of really fantastic breakfast meals throughout the years and decided to give this place a try. This place would have to be really, really awesome to live up to their claim and while it was very good, it wasn't the best breakfast in New York. I wouldn't even call it the second best. read more

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Breakfast was ok... but definitely overpriced for what you get. The waiter got upset because we didn't leave a fat tip after paying for overpriced food and mediocre service. USA i guess... read more

What an adorable cafe! Located across from Grand Central Station, my friend and I stopped in to camp out from a crazy downpour and had a few drinks. The ambience was beautiful, red and gold lighting with rustic wooden furniture and a large dining space. Closer to the entrance is a more casual dining area for those who want to stop in for a quick bite or break from the bustling streets outside. We didn't order food since we had reservations elsewhere but everything looked amazing and the drinks were on point. Can't wait to stop in again and try one of their delicious looking dinner items. read more

Pershing Square - View of Grand Central Station - American Near Me - New York, New York

I'm unsure as to why I see 3 stars everywhere for this place... fast service, Friendly staff, good food. Came for a Sunday brunch. The place is clean and staff knowledgeable. They will be seeing me again! read more

I can't believe this place has any lower reviews then 4-5 Stars love Pershing Square Cafe! Delivery on time, food is delicious! I wish I could afford to eat here every week Everything was packed nice and neat, no spills! We had the grilled chicken club it came with delicious french fries, the whole meal was excellent! I personally don't eat bacon, so I appreciated the restaurant packaged it separately. My dog however does eat bacon he loved it The Mac & cheese was delicious, not overly heavy with a ton of heavy cream and cheese. I like a little Mac with my cheese.. The sweets are the best, delicious, my diet starts tomorrow Most definitely I'd recommend Pershing Square Cafe! read more

I sat down with a friend who was dining in an empty dining room and was told i had to order from the menu. When i asked for a slice of cake and a coffee i was told it could only be ordered in the front cafe but my friend who was having brisket could only be served that in the dining room and not the cafe. So i had a $14 CUP of soup so we could eat together. GTFOH with this bullshit read more

Was meeting someone here for a late breakfast on a weekday. The place was hopping. I stood in line briefly to be seated. The pretty well-dressed hostess happily seated me even though my friend had not arrived yet. She did however tell me that I had to finish my Starbucks coffee before being seating. I gulped the last sip and got seated. The waiter came over and I ordered fresh squeezed juice- half orange and half grapefruit. It was served in a stem glass and tasted delicious. Nothing beats fresh squeezed! I ordered the poached eggs over quinoa and lentils. Eggs were perfectly done and didn't even need salt. Four half slices of dry wheat toast came with it; I asked for jelly and it arrived promptly. The place is loud but the noise is a dull noise so that you can talk but not overhear specific conversations. My friend's fruit bowl looked good. We had to flag someone for the check. I'd come here again. read more

Food was good and service was fast. Never seen wait staff run around so fast. Though they didn't spend enough time with you. Very pricey $28 for pancakes n Sausage, really??? No pancakes are worth that. read more

Pershing Square - American Near Me - New York, New York

Cute little place by central station. Fast service. Good quality food. We had eggs Benedict, perfectly cooked, Canadian bacon wasn't super thick and good amount of sauce. Good place if your in a rush read more

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The location is everything, opposite Grand Central Terminal and it is set out like a train carriage. Wonderful old school American feel. Staff are very friendly and attentive. The food is beautiful, highly recommend the chicken pot pie, pasta is also beautiful! Pair with a glass of Pinot Grigio and yummy ! read more

Really nice decor spoiled by bad food, bad service and pathetic management. Went with my family for breakfast: 1) raw bacon, sent back and returned deep fried and inedible. 2) no utensils and no coffee refills. Coffee was bitter and cold from a carafe. 3) chocolate chip pancakes had no chocolate chips in the pancakes, they were on the side 4) two pieces of potatoes for a side of potatoes, I kid you not, two forkfuls. 5) ice cold eggs, yum. 6) rude wait staff, "it's not my fault, I just bring it out from the kitchen". Wow. 7) immature and rude manager. read more

If you are ever pressed for time but still want to seat down and chew... this is the spot!!! My guest order an hamburger that arrived in less than ten minutes. If time is a factor chew right here! read more

Some of the best Belgium waffles I have ever had. It's just an overall great place to stop in the morning and have breakfast.

Right across from the entrance of grand central. This restaurant was very warm and welcoming. I was seated right away. Service was fantastic and food was good. I got a turkey burger and fries. Not wow'd, but overall a very pleasant experience. Would definitely go back! read more

What can I say? Breakfast for three came to over $87. We've been to Pershing Square many times over the years. We'd always been happy with the service, and the prices never seemed too steep. Boy, has something changed! French toast, pancakes or a waffle are priced at $18-20! This is diner food with less than diner quality service at fancy hotel in-room dining prices. We're not cheap but why pay $87+ when you can get better service and the same food at countless diners around the city. So long Pershing Square. It was nice while it lasted. read more

wilber sucked. didn't even come to our table to take our order waiting 40 min. manger still charged us for our orange juice, wilber came up to us to not even say sorry but to make sure we did pay for our drinks. read more

It is a nice place located right by Grand Central station and a great view. Food was good and atmosphere was relaxed. We came late, the drinks were nice and quick. Had the calamari was nice. The special with the tacos where great along with the chicken Cobb salad. It was a nice meal and enjoyable. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this place! We were very hesitant to eat at Pershing because the reviews aren't that great, but we had a great time! We were greeted instantly and had no trouble getting seated. The service was great, my coffee was full the entire time and our waiter was attentive. The food was pretty good, my boyfriend got 3 huge chocolate chip pancakes and I got the eggs Benedict. When I was looking at the menu, I was a little weary about the prices, however it pays off when you see the mountain of food they provide. The only reason this is not getting five stars is because I wish I had gotten a little more hollandaise sauce and my eggs were a little over cooked. Highly recommend this place for a nice breakfast! read more

Pershing Square is actually rather special. Honestly great value for the price. I was advised to try their Crab Cakes, which was magnificent, but all other menu items were awesome too. Extremely helpful, attentive and professional. You will not be disappointed with Pershing Square. read more

This is closer to a 2.6 than a 3 but ok. Came in Sunday at 5PM on way back from a day trip outta NYC. Ok I had French Onion Soup, it was a 2.9 -3.0. Lobster roll a 3.. it is served on a kinda grilled roll , not crazy about it, but ok. Also some Lobster roll come out with large chuncks of Lobster, this one more like Chicken salad, it is what is is, just an awareness. My mate go Chicken hot pie, she is hot pie snob so tough grader so she said 2.5. Service started off terrible as they apparently did not see us until we were ready to walk out, but after nice apologies, we were fine. The resturant itself is nice,clean, and across street from Grand Central. read more

To be honest the breakfast was really good. But the server we had, was confusing in explaining the menu and how he told us he rang everything up to "save us money". Still cost $39 for two people. So there's that. (I know it's Midtown Manhattan and that means $$$) But three pancakes is $17- one egg is $3.50. Con: you can't substitute anything basically. So if you don't like potatoes with your meal or a salad, tough. You either eat it or your don't. The waiter said "if the kitchen changed every meal there would be a line out the door longer than it already is" (There was no line out the door the entire week). read more

This place is terrible. Big tourist trap. We sat down outside to eat and waited 20min before I decided to ask who was going to take our order. The manger said someone will be right with you. Sat for ten more minutes then decided to leave. read more

Absolutely wonderful American fare at fair prices. Wonderful waffles, pancakes, omelettes and delicious coffee. Lunch includes delicious salads, hamburgers, fries. Dinner has superb skirt steak, salads, turkey burger and so much more. Desserts are impeccable. read more

The food here is reliably excellent, especially at breakfast. It ain't cheap, but the service is good and it's obviously convenient, just outside Grand Central. One thing to know: the noise level is off the charts. It's one of the loudest restaurants I've been in my entire life. Anywhere. That's true morning, noon, and night. So there's that. The other thing: the hostesses are the most obnoxious hostesses in Manhattan. It's amazing. And it's always the same. I can conclude only that the manager wants to hire women you pretty much want to hit. I find this odd because the servers themselves are so friendly and nice. But they must want the Seinfeld Soup Nazi hostess desk or they'd find women with passable personalities. I've never met a single hostess who wasn't officious and unpleasant. And they all sort of congregate, rolling their eyes and whispering conspiratorially. read more

Thank you responding. If the waiter had said something about the additional charge we would have had a decision to make. He said nothing. These were refills on ice tea, not a fine wine. I have been your place for years and I know that others have not charged me for refills. read more

Great place for breakfast had a fresh bagel with butter. Great service clean dining room. Who could beat the view of Grand Central?

I like coming here sometimes to lunch alone. The food is good and the service is fast. Today, Joe (server) recommended the grilled salmon sandwich with wasabi dipping sauce. Salmon fresh and done right; wasabi fresh and not overwhelming. At Grand Central Station, this diner nice place to relax, people watch, and leisurely enjoy a meal. Salmon Sandwich, soft-drink, coffee--$28 before gratuity. Still, I'll probably come back soon in late morning to try the hollandaise. Best to come by during off-peak hours. read more

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I shall preface my review with the fact that I did not get to eat here, so I have no clue what the food is like. The staff, however, I have firsthand knowledge of and I'd like to share that experience with you. My dining companion and I were visiting the city and stopped in on 7/19/15 - a day when it was sweltering hot (95+ degrees with high humidity). I was wearing shorts and a t-shirt, and my companion was in shorts and a sleeveless shirt; appropriate for the day. We stood in line for any of several staff to greet us, maybe even tell us it'd be a moment before we'd be seated. Nothing, no acknowledgement from anyone. We waited in line for at least 10 minutes talking about what other places we were going to visit that day and were eventually approached. With a look of disapproval, and a loud "Excuse me, but you can't eat here wearing that. You'll have to go change." was how we were finally greeted. She didn't like the sleeveless shirt and told us there was a policy of no sleeveless shirts. Nowhere was this posted. It was extremely rude and unprofessional the way it was handled. I looked through the photos on Yelp and found pictures of guests in sleeveless shirts. Really!? Later the next day, I sent a message to the management of the business expressing my concerns and treatment. It's been 8 days and no response. So, here's my review. I can't tell you how the food is, but the staff is horrible. read more