Court Square Diner
Diner · 45-30 23rd St, Long Island City, NY 11101, United States · United States
★ 4.4 on Google · 4,181 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 57 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.4★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.6★
- Flagged
- 6%
- Coverage
- 24%
All reviews shown by Google
943 examined reviews
57 of 1,000
1,000 of 4,181 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Court Square Diner is a popular, 24-hour traditional establishment in Queens that offers a classic retro atmosphere and an extensive menu. Reviewers frequently highlight the large portion sizes, friendly service, and convenient location right next to the subway station. However, some guests report inconsistent food quality and occasional service delays during peak hours.
+ Repeated strengths
Generous Portions
Reviewers consistently mention that the food portions are very large and filling.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2024-04-04
Great traditional dinner decor & open 24 hours. Had the meat loaf which was OK and came with mashed potatoes and salad or soup - very abundant ! Was a great dinner experience
4★ · 2024-04-05
Huge portions! Friendly staff.
5★ · 2024-04-14
A perfect, authentic dining experience! Very generous portions, delicious dishes, and a warm welcome! I tried the salmon fillet with all the trimmings: I've never had such a large portion on my plate, plus a fantastic split pea soup! If I d...
Authentic Retro Atmosphere
Guests praise the classic movie-style diner look and nostalgic interior.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2024-04-18
Don't miss it if you're in the Court Square area in Queens! It's even worth a trip from Manhattan. American vibe, American flavors, huge portions, retro interior.
Convenient 24/7 Location
Many reviewers appreciate that the diner is open around the clock and located right next to the subway.
1 supporting review
4★ · 2024-04-04
Great traditional dinner decor & open 24 hours. Had the meat loaf which was OK and came with mashed potatoes and salad or soup - very abundant ! Was a great dinner experience
− Repeated complaints
Inconsistent Food Quality
Some reviewers report receiving bland, unseasoned, or poorly prepared dishes.
2 supporting reviews
1★ · 2024-04-07
Used to be my go to but lately the food has been horrible and the nerve to be expensive. Tastless & sloppy. Looks & felt like they scrapped left overs and gave it to me 😡
1★ · 2025-06-28
Easily the worst diner experience I've ever had. The food was served cold, unseasoned and felt like it was slapped onto the plate in the most nonchalant way. The home fries were literally boiled potatoes with *zero* seasoning whatsoever. W...
Slow or Inattentive Service
A number of customers experience long wait times or inattentive service when the restaurant gets busy.
3 supporting reviews
1★ · 2024-05-22
Worst experience we sat there for 20 mins saw other people been served that came behind us 😒 we had no choice but to leave we felt very uncomfortable 😕 smh
5★ · 2024-08-13
Whether it’s 2 or 10 of us, Court Square has been a staple for my coworkers and me for the past 10+ years. Like any diner, the menu is packed with everything you can think of. The place gets packed at all times of day, so service can somet...
1★ · 2025-08-19
Absolutely unacceptable service As I say I asked for a coffee, it came 15 mins later Waiters didn’t care at all Later I asked for a refill for coffee Waited another 10 mins They came, overfilled the cup and spilled the half of cup on the ta...
Pricing Concerns
Several visitors feel that certain menu items or delivery orders are overpriced for standard diner food.
3 supporting reviews
1★ · 2024-06-21
we came here for the great reviews but left disappointed. hot coffee is disgusting. pancakes mediocre. the food was extremely pricey. i am convinced the high ratings within their reviews were from drunk people with low standards after t...
1★ · 2024-11-26
Highway robbery. Exorbitant prices for dry fries and okay food. It should be half the price!!!
4★ · 2025-06-27
It's good, but just too expensive. When I complained about the added fees, the cashier kind of normalized how a $17 sandwich became a $25 pickup order. It was a good turkey club, but come on I am not rich enough for 25 buck sandwiches on th...
Good for
- Late-night bites
- Classic diner breakfast and brunch
- Large groups looking for diverse menu options
Avoid if
- You are looking for quiet, unhurried dining during peak weekend hours
- You expect consistently high culinary execution across a massive menu
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Apr ’24 | 33 | 3 |
| May ’24 | 41 | 2 |
| Jun ’24 | 41 | 0 |
| Jul ’24 | 27 | 2 |
| Aug ’24 | 31 | 3 |
| Sep ’24 | 25 | 0 |
| Oct ’24 | 42 | 3 |
| Nov ’24 | 37 | 0 |
| Dec ’24 | 45 | 1 |
| Jan ’25 | 37 | 3 |
| Feb ’25 | 33 | 8 |
| Mar ’25 | 43 | 3 |
| Apr ’25 | 30 | 1 |
| May ’25 | 49 | 1 |
| Jun ’25 | 38 | 1 |
| Jul ’25 | 43 | 2 |
| Aug ’25 | 43 | 3 |
| Sep ’25 | 41 | 3 |
| Oct ’25 | 33 | 2 |
| Nov ’25 | 42 | 3 |
| Dec ’25 | 33 | 4 |
| Jan ’26 | 35 | 3 |
| Feb ’26 | 22 | 2 |
| Mar ’26 | 36 | 0 |
| Apr ’26 | 30 | 2 |
| May ’26 | 40 | 1 |
| Jun ’26 | 34 | 1 |
| Jul ’26 | 16 | 0 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- burst 5 five-star reviews on 2025-02-15 vs avg 1.0/day weight 1
- low activity account 52 reviews flagged weight 0.8
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 57 flagged reviews.
Esther M
52 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-02-15
The caprice omelet is my favorite dish and I am so glad that I can have it whenever! So thankful to have such a great option nearby!
A B
21 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-02-15
Love this diner, great food and service.
Sylvia Lee
18 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-02-15
The best real Diner in NY. You won't regret going there.
Frank Choroco
62 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-02-15
Aly Dukes
15 reviews
★★★★★
2025-02-15
Time capsule diner in Queens, great brunch specials.
Wallace Bogan
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-04-01
Richie Fernandez
1 review
★★★★★
2024-04-11
Kyle Fitzpatrick
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-05-19
Brian Conroy
1 review
★★★★★
2024-05-20
pamela mansilla
1 review
★★★★★
2024-07-30
Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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