Crema's Take
“This French-style café inside Grand Central trades the typical coffee-shop grind for a serious food program anchored by excellent tartines and seasonal soups that justify lingering over your drink. The staff genuinely cares about recommendations and pacing the crowd well, even during the morning rush, which is rare for a terminal spot that could easily coast on foot traffic alone. Skip it if you're in a hurry, but if you've got 20 minutes between trains, this is the rare commuter café that actually rewards sitting down.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. Outdoor seating spot.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I usually write reviews, but I would never go here. I don't understand why the ratings are so high. When we bought drinks and tried to sit down to eat, they had a really bad look on their face and told us to eat in the corner. When we tried to throw away our drinks by asking…
Jean Carlos was my server and he made the excellent recommendation for the chicken salad. I had their butternut squash soup and the two were wonderful. Ingredients were fresh and flavorful.
• Went here early and it was already busy—the line grew quickly, but the staff picked up the pace and service was fast. • Drip coffee was good and perfect for the chilly weather. • Yummy pastries; the cookie was best warmed up. Sandwiches were made fresh. • A great option for a…
Beautiful venue with beautiful dishes .. I had the lunch combo accompanied with a few glasses of rose wine … I had the pumpkin soup and the chicken salad tartine topped with shaved celery sprinkled with crushed pistachios. So delicious … I would definitely go back …
Stopped in to get coffee and breakfast between appointments. I live in the city but had never eaten in grand central and this spot was great. Located in the dining course near the main stairs, it’s great for people watching, and the noise level is surprisingly not too bad. The…
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