Crema's Take
“This Grand Central-adjacent institution has been a reliable breakfast and brunch destination for New Yorkers for decades, with regulars swearing by the eggs Benedict and fresh-squeezed orange juice. The window booths offer prime people-watching over Pershing Square, making it an ideal spot for a leisurely sit-down meal before catching a train, and the staff consistently delivers quick, attentive service even during off-peak hours. If you're seeking a classic New York cafe experience rather than a specialty coffee destination, this is solid, unpretentious comfort food territory.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →We visited this restaurant for breakfast during our first visit to New York City. They have amazing fresh squeezed orange juice. I had the eggs Benedict and they were very good. My daughter had an omelette and she enjoyed it very much. The service was a bit slow, but they were…
We were looking for a late lunch spot. This place caught our attention and we were quickly seated in a great window booth. Service was quick -- there were few other diners at our off-hour mid-afternoon craving. We ordered a chicken bacon club to split along with a salad and…
The End of an Era (insert tear here!) As a frequent visitor to Grand Central Terminal, I have been dining at Pershing Square Cafe for more than 20 years. I order the same thing every time, the pancakes, because they are (were) literally the best I have ever had! They even used…
Our favorite place for breakfast, brunch and lunch in Midtown. We’ve been dining here for 25 years and they never let us down. My wife’s favorite is the Egg Benedict with Salmon. My go to is French Toast in the morning hours or a burger in the afternoon. Atmospheres is…
Best breakfast we had during our stay in NYC! We ate here the morning before flying out. They kindly stored our luggage while we ate. Our server was very nice and brought our food SUPER fast! All food was expertly prepared and delicious 😋 The Oatmeal and eggs benedict were…
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