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Pershing Square Café

American Restaurant, Bar, and Coffee Shop$$$$

Midtown East, New York

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Ranked #3 for pancakes in Midtown East
"great place to meet for business if passing thru Grand Central."(14 Tips)
"Try the Chicken Pot Pie - Nom nom nom!"(5 Tips)
"Nice breakfast, good eggs benedict - can't beat the location."(60 Tips)
"Smoked salmon Egg Benedict with spinach was absolutely delicious."(4 Tips)

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Emma QueryApril 16, 2015
The amount of food is impressive and makes the price worth it. Got the three egg omelet with cheddar cheese, mushrooms and spinach. Delicious! Atmosphere is busy and the decor is really neat.
Upvoted Feb 2
Serious EatsJuly 25, 2013
Stop in here for what may be the best pancakes in Midtown - buttery, slightly crispy, and fluffy.
Upvoted Feb 23
AlexDecember 22, 2013
Loved the atmosphere, service was also great. People were right about the cheesecake, it's delicious to go with green sencha tea. I wouldn't recommend the Caesar salad, it hadn't chicken in it ;)
John GomezJune 20, 2017
Great little place to grab a quick bite before heading to catch a train at Grand Central Station. Also great for a good business lunch or just a place to get the weather. Basic diner food.
Edison De souzaJune 3, 2019
You can count with a good breakfast, lunch or dinner in the weekends, when everything is closed around. Very good menu and friendly service.
Nicole BarnettJuly 17, 2014
Booth seats next to the windows are nice! The pancakes with fresh strawberries are a must. Same goes for the New Yorker with poached eggs!
kevin kiernanJune 29, 2017
It's good food and booze and is across from Grand Central. If that's all you need, it's got those.
Jeffrey GlueckFebruary 16, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Classic business breakfast spot right outside grand central. Make a reservation and skip the line
Tracy HugginsJanuary 27, 2013
For breakfast I had the brioche French toast and later for dinner I had to get the chicken pot pie. Yum yum on a cold night!!
Jason AndersonAugust 8, 2014
Great service, very quick from the time order to its arrival. Wait staff was very attentive. Food was excellent here!
Ronald ZijlstraMarch 25, 2023
Been here 5+ times
Great location, fast and good service. Love the pancakes
Tom CushingOctober 19, 2014
Had a delicious steak and egg breakfast. They even had gluten free toast!
Alexandra KirschMay 18, 2012
Order the veggie chili or mac and cheese. Just do it. I love Pershing Square because it's comfortable and classy, but not pretentious.
Nikki BeauchampSeptember 29, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Perfect spot for an early breakfast- especially love to meet clients and friends who commute in/out via Grand Central.
Alba BellaSeptember 12, 2018
Great place. Authentic American style and really good breakfast. In a really good location
Toshihide SatoAugust 25, 2013
Pancakes with blueberries are really good! Simple taste but doesn't get bored.
CarolynApril 4, 2015
I had the steak & eggs - the steak was a perfect rare and well-seasoned; the eggs were right, but the potatoes were a bit underdone and a touch bland.
AApril 12, 2014
Good breakfast. You don't have to wait to sit in the front part of the restaurant.
Nadia IssaBellaOctober 16, 2015
The filming location for many movies, including the final scene of Friends with Benefits.
BennettAugust 23, 2014
The breakfast is excellent! I recommend this place!
Nicholas BorgeNovember 21, 2017
Just feels like proper New York. Fancy-ish diner right at Grand Central so good starting point for tourist stuff.
KlorAugust 29, 2013
Good place for breakfast, just near Grand Centrel. Try the New Yorker.
Kristy VollJuly 1, 2017
The bloody Mary's aren't worth it; just order coffee. Meals are defo shareable!
Andrew BuraczenskiNovember 24, 2012
Awesome ambience. I'd recommend "The Burger" with a brew on tap. Can't be beat.
Robin ChingDecember 31, 2012
Awesome breakfast with wonderful service. I love sitting their booth near the window.
Kimmie OhhDecember 31, 2019
Great place for breakfast. Get the pancakes!
Carolina Danelon VargasJanuary 1, 2015
The place is very fancy, service is very good and the food even better!
Ruud StuyvenbergFebruary 19
Came there was nice however got foodposining from the smoked salmon. Cost me 1 day in hospital be careful with fish here
Danger GrayFebruary 23, 2013
Smoked salmon Egg Benedict with spinach was absolutely delicious. The OJ too.
Harumi UAugust 29, 2014
Big restaurant/bar right by Grand Central. Good spot to meet with people
Merri KlarDecember 2, 2012
Had the quinoa, lentil and spinach...omitted the eggs and sauce ...delicious.
Scott SorokinAugust 11, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Peeps, eggs, oh yeah make a reservation to get a booth
Greg MacDonaldFebruary 17, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Classic NYC! The chocolate croissant was amazing!
KarenJanuary 4, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Serves brunch all day! Try the Belgian waffle for for lunch.
Rhona DrummondDecember 28, 2012
Great breakfast place, good service and great location opposite grand central station
Alice HennessyDecember 13, 2011
It's well known and super busy for a reason. Some of the best blueberry pancakes I've ever had.
Liz O' MalleyJanuary 7, 2011
This place does a great breakfast. Whenever we are NYC bound we go here for breakfast only. The pancakes are delicious
Chris AndrewDecember 17, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Super convenient if someone has to run to Grand Central. Good for conversation.
Francesco VolpeJuly 27, 2011
The hamburger was up to scratch and the chicken a pleasant surprise. Relaxed mood and friendly staff.
SusieApril 17, 2013
Crazy expansive, $19 for waffles or pancakes. Service was quick and nice, though.
Shiva SinghJanuary 11, 2015
Really good brunch. Loved the eggs, bacon, sausage
Mark FisherOctober 18, 2019
Mediocre food with great NYC buzz with . Good omelet, cold home fries, paper thin bacon. French Toast more like fried bread, sausages was good, coffee awful. Seek other option
Vanessa RosadoNovember 5, 2010
For breakfast, it appears that your best bet is to make a reservation otherwise you may end up waiting in line for 10-15 minutes. Not too bad unless you're in a rush, but then why stop for breakfast?
MatthijsOctober 25, 2014
The warm Apple Pie is delicious, but don't count on the caramel, it are just 2 little dots on your plate
loran jonakMay 16, 2015
Pretty popular place due to location across from Grand Central Station but uninspired menu.
DerickJuly 25, 2015
If you get a burger, the bleu cheese is a must
Mark JansenJune 5, 2016
The burger here is pretty good. I'm told the steak is too.
JYOTI SINGHFebruary 12, 2015
Blackened tuna and soba noodles are kinda eh.... stick to salads and burgers.
Tim LeeDecember 6, 2018
Exactly why you’d expect from a huge diner across from Grand Central, moderate food, high prices.
AJ JacobsMay 25, 2015
Bustling and delicious. I have lunch with my cousin James Altucher here.

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