Grace Street Coffee & Desserts
Dessert restaurant · 17 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001, United States · United States
★ 4.5 on Google · 3,530 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 40 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.
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Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.5★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.4★
- Flagged
- 4%
- Coverage
- 28%
All reviews shown by Google
960 examined reviews
40 of 1,000
1,000 of 3,530 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
Grace Street Coffee & Desserts is a popular Koreatown spot known for its large-portioned shaved ice, burnt basque cheesecake, and extensive drink menu. Reviewers report that the cafe features a fast-paced, high-volume ordering and pickup system with plenty of open seating, though it frequently gets very crowded and loud.
+ Repeated strengths
Shaved Ice / Bingsu
Reviewers frequently praise the large, shareable shaved snow and bingsu portions for being creamy, flavorful, and refreshing.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-04-01
Awesome place to grab dessert and refreshments. It is definitely pricey ($17 US) for the shaved ice. I found the shaved ice to be huge. Really, it needs about 4 people to finish it. It was also a bit blander than I would’ve expected. The i...
5★ · 2023-04-10
Love the sweets!! Shaved snow ice that's huge so there's enough to share. Love the Korean donuts and matcha beignets. They also have an array of teas and bobo. A def fave of mine
5★ · 2023-11-22
Big cafe with lots of tables and seats. Great place to meet up with friends and chat. I highly recommend elixir which is the green tea bingsoo. It’s my favorite bingsoo so far because the texture of the shaved ice is very smooth that it’s a...
Basque Cheesecake
The burnt basque cheesecake is widely commended for its rich, creamy texture and caramelized top.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-06-25
Ok!!! The hype is real! The line outside of the door is worth the wait! This is literally the best cheesecake I’ve ever had in my entire life and I am a huge cheesecake lover! The only cheesecake that compares is my own homemade. But this c...
5★ · 2025-07-15
Best cheesecake EVER—creamy, dreamy, life-changing! The vibe’s like a bar, but instead of booze, it’s foodies losing their minds over dessert. Pure chaos, pure bliss. Bring stretchy pants!
Service Speed
Reviewers highlight that despite long lines and large crowds, the staff and buzzer system manage orders quickly and efficiently.
2 supporting reviews
4★ · 2023-04-11
The dessert here is good. The service is fast, you pay in the entrance then you pick up your dessert when it’s ready.
5★ · 2026-04-08
My girlfriend and I always come here for the burnt cheesecake it's a little pricey but it's well worth it! The cheesecake didn't last long enough to get a picture... sorry Lol
− Repeated complaints
Noise and Crowds
Reviewers frequently complain that the interior is extremely loud, crowded, and chaotic, resembling a bustling cafeteria.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2026-01-20
I've been to Grace Street several times over the years, a KTown hotspot at this point. Recently, I stopped by to try their new Dubai Chewy Cookie (두바이). Its a mound of pistachio cream and kataifi wrapped in marshmallow and coated in coc...
High Prices
Many reviewers note that items like the shaved ice and individual cheesecakes are quite expensive for the portion sizes.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-04-01
Awesome place to grab dessert and refreshments. It is definitely pricey ($17 US) for the shaved ice. I found the shaved ice to be huge. Really, it needs about 4 people to finish it. It was also a bit blander than I would’ve expected. The i...
3★ · 2023-04-22
It's not worth the hype. It's way overpriced.
1★ · 2023-05-23
No prices on the menu, theyre hoping you just hand them a credit card and don't realize how overpriced things are.
Inconsistent Fruit Quality
Some reviewers report that fruit toppings, particularly the mangoes and strawberries, can occasionally taste hard, unripe, or less fresh.
2 supporting reviews
1★ · 2023-04-12
Had a Mango Madness. So disappointed. Mango was hard and tasteless. Sauce was tasteless too. Banana was ok and lots of shaved ice. What a waste of $16
5★ · 2025-11-15
Extremely nice staff, great atmosphere. Wished a happy thanksgiving if don’t go back again but will definitely be going back. Nice place to relax and chat with a friend. Highly recommend.
Good for
- Late-night dessert cravings
- Sharing large portions with groups
- Trying unique flavored cheesecakes and shaved snow
Avoid if
- You are sensitive to loud, echoey, and crowded environments
- You are looking for a quiet place to converse or work
- You prefer low-priced, traditional cafe portions
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Mar ’23 | 7 | 0 |
| Apr ’23 | 36 | 5 |
| May ’23 | 38 | 2 |
| Jun ’23 | 31 | 1 |
| Jul ’23 | 41 | 0 |
| Aug ’23 | 39 | 1 |
| Sep ’23 | 22 | 0 |
| Oct ’23 | 22 | 0 |
| Nov ’23 | 34 | 1 |
| Dec ’23 | 33 | 2 |
| Jan ’24 | 25 | 0 |
| Feb ’24 | 21 | 2 |
| Mar ’24 | 28 | 0 |
| Apr ’24 | 26 | 0 |
| May ’24 | 28 | 1 |
| Jun ’24 | 15 | 3 |
| Jul ’24 | 25 | 3 |
| Aug ’24 | 25 | 1 |
| Sep ’24 | 21 | 0 |
| Oct ’24 | 20 | 0 |
| Nov ’24 | 15 | 0 |
| Dec ’24 | 21 | 1 |
| Jan ’25 | 21 | 1 |
| Feb ’25 | 23 | 3 |
| Mar ’25 | 19 | 0 |
| Apr ’25 | 24 | 1 |
| May ’25 | 23 | 3 |
| Jun ’25 | 30 | 0 |
| Jul ’25 | 47 | 2 |
| Aug ’25 | 24 | 2 |
| Sep ’25 | 19 | 1 |
| Oct ’25 | 23 | 1 |
| Nov ’25 | 10 | 0 |
| Dec ’25 | 18 | 1 |
| Jan ’26 | 18 | 0 |
| Feb ’26 | 16 | 0 |
| Mar ’26 | 20 | 1 |
| Apr ’26 | 17 | 0 |
| May ’26 | 23 | 0 |
| Jun ’26 | 30 | 0 |
| Jul ’26 | 22 | 1 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 38 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 2 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 40 flagged reviews.
V Ac
215 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2023-04-10
Love the sweets!! Shaved snow ice that's huge so there's enough to share. Love the Korean donuts and matcha beignets. They also have an array of teas and bobo. A def fave of mine
alina eats
127 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-07-21
Shaved ice hits so hard. Great large portions, too. Loved it!!!!!!
Ruiqi Wang
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2023-04-05
The worst cheesecake ever. 😅
Candy
1 review
★★★★★
2023-04-08
Karishma TheKirby
1 review
★★★★★
2023-04-22
Douglas Johnson
1 review
★★★★★
2023-05-24
This place is amazing, everything here taste freaking delicious. Love their item selection and their prices are very reasonable too.
Amircar Lugo
1 review
★★★★★
2023-05-27
Brendon Persad
2 reviews
★★★★★
2023-06-10
Gray Matter
2 reviews
★★★★★
2023-08-01
Best desert I've ever had.
Syed Tahmid Hossain
2 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
2023-11-15
Everything tastes so abysmal and horribly bad like literally makes you want to puke and on top of that it’s overpriced as hell for no reason. DO NOT COME HERE
Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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