Pershing Square
American restaurant · 90 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, United States · United States
★ 4.2 on Google · 4,829 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 51 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
- 4.2★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.1★
- Flagged
- 5%
- Coverage
- 21%
All reviews shown by Google
949 examined reviews
51 of 1,000
1,000 of 4,829 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
Pershing Square is a popular New York restaurant conveniently located directly across from Grand Central Terminal, offering classic American diner fare in a distinctive, old-school atmosphere. While many reviewers report enjoying the charming interior, swift service, and delicious breakfast items like pancakes and eggs Benedict, others note that it can be loud, crowded, and quite expensive.
+ Repeated strengths
Convenient Location
Reviewers frequently highlight the restaurant's prime location directly across from Grand Central Station.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-09-15
What in New York this week in business and wow this café was absolutely amazing, the staff were great. I had scrambled egg and bacon for breakfast with unlimited coffee and am I can always that the eggs were cooked beautifully. I would hig...
5★ · 2023-10-28
This is right across from Grand Central Station, so it is extremely well located, but I don’t think many people know about it. It’s usually fairly quiet, even though it has very famous name, and the service is actually pretty good, consider...
5★ · 2025-07-12
A good place
Atmosphere and Decor
Many diners praise the classic, retro New York diner vibe and unique interior space under the bridge.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-10-08
Prior to visiting the Summit attraction at the Vanderbilt, my daughter and I were searching a place to have breakfast and found Pershing Square in Google Maps. Once entering, I liked the classical ambiance very much and felt I went back in...
5★ · 2025-09-04
I enjoyed a wonderful martini. The bartender was incredibly attentive and very entertaining. While writing this, I already feel like coming back. A really cool place!
5★ · 2026-01-20
Landmark. Excellent food. Unique atmosphere hiding under structure leading to GCT. Had yogurt parfait which was visually stunning as much as it was delicious.
Breakfast and Brunch Food
Reviewers often recommend the breakfast and brunch options, specifically highlighting the pancakes, French toast, and eggs Benedict.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-09-18
Loved their egg sandwich and really enjoyed the pancakes 🥞👌🏻 The prices are hight and above average.
5★ · 2025-09-01
Long-time breakfast/brunch spot that I never miss. The blueberry pancakes are just delicious! I also had the Eggs Benedict and hubs had a waffle with bacon and eggs. We both found the food prepared with care. Service was friendly and respon...
− Repeated complaints
High Prices
Multiple reviewers report that the food and drinks are overpriced for the quality provided.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2023-09-11
The food was good, but far too expensive. In total, including tip, we paid $100 for breakfast for two people. Even the location at Grand Central doesn't justify that. The atmosphere is still very nice, though, and as I said, the food tasted...
1★ · 2023-09-29
The menu is basic and not very exciting. Went there for a quick lunch though so didn’t need a lot of choices. Food is overpriced but location is convenient. What made me furious is I asked for a refill on my iced tea, waiter brought it a...
3★ · 2025-10-12
Too overpriced! How are eggs benedicts and French toast close to $30? I would understand if they were exceptional but they are average at best. I guess they get a lot of customers due to the location but even though I'm staying within walk...
Inconsistent Service
Some diners report slow service, inattentive staff, or issues with rude interactions from hosts and management.
3 supporting reviews
1★ · 2023-12-10
Slowest service ever. Waiter came once to take our order. Don’t waste your time
1★ · 2024-08-15
TERRIBLE. HORRIBLE. SERVICE. DON’T GO. For a place that’s so central and historic, you’d expect it to be full, but it isn’t because of the terrible management. We had a man greet us at the host stand, who I assumed was the manager, in a v...
1★ · 2026-01-03
Poor service. The staff pressured us to order a full meal even though we had come for an afternoon snack, given that there's a pastry bar. Our table wasn't served at the same time, nor were our drinks. When it came time to pay, the server r...
Noise Levels
Reviewers note that the restaurant can get extremely loud and busy during peak hours, making conversation difficult.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-12-09
Excellent American hamburger. Great service. Smiling and friendly staff. A little too noisy.
4★ · 2026-03-26
A VERY loud and busy place. Having a conversation was difficult because of the noise. Food was good. Ambiance was nice. Mostly local businessmen having a breakfast.
4★ · 2026-04-15
Excellent food and service, but very noisy
Good for
- Classic New York breakfast and brunch
- Travelers seeking proximity to Grand Central Terminal
- Business breakfast meetings
Avoid if
- You are looking for a budget-friendly meal
- You prefer a quiet and calm dining environment
- You expect universally attentive and polished service
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Sep ’23 | 33 | 1 |
| Oct ’23 | 56 | 2 |
| Nov ’23 | 58 | 2 |
| Dec ’23 | 78 | 2 |
| Jan ’24 | 40 | 1 |
| Feb ’24 | 36 | 10 |
| Mar ’24 | 21 | 1 |
| Apr ’24 | 20 | 0 |
| May ’24 | 30 | 1 |
| Jun ’24 | 14 | 0 |
| Jul ’24 | 30 | 3 |
| Aug ’24 | 30 | 2 |
| Sep ’24 | 27 | 0 |
| Oct ’24 | 26 | 0 |
| Nov ’24 | 36 | 2 |
| Dec ’24 | 37 | 2 |
| Jan ’25 | 26 | 1 |
| Feb ’25 | 24 | 1 |
| Mar ’25 | 16 | 0 |
| Apr ’25 | 31 | 1 |
| May ’25 | 25 | 2 |
| Jun ’25 | 29 | 2 |
| Jul ’25 | 19 | 0 |
| Aug ’25 | 27 | 0 |
| Sep ’25 | 11 | 0 |
| Oct ’25 | 36 | 4 |
| Nov ’25 | 33 | 2 |
| Dec ’25 | 26 | 1 |
| Jan ’26 | 22 | 1 |
| Feb ’26 | 14 | 1 |
| Mar ’26 | 25 | 2 |
| Apr ’26 | 15 | 1 |
| May ’26 | 23 | 1 |
| Jun ’26 | 16 | 2 |
| Jul ’26 | 10 | 0 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- review drive 8 five-star reviews on 2024-02-10 vs avg 1.4/day, 6 of them name a staff member weight 0.5
- low activity account 45 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 2 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 51 flagged reviews.
Dmitriy Mykalo
707 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-02-17
A classic New York bistro right across from Grand Central. The atmosphere is refined but not pretentious, making it a solid spot for breakfast or a quick meal before catching a train. The buttermilk pancakes and fresh-squeezed orange juice are the best choices here. The food is well-prepared, porti...
Todd Fellerman
462 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-05-12
Excellent restaurant for a business breakfast. Everything is delicious and high quality. The service is also top notch. Definitely a gem right next to Grand Central.
EggShells 01
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-02-10
Super nice and delicious. Edmundo is the best.
elizabeth ramirez
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-02-10
Elvis was the best . We missed our tour and came in really bummed out but he made our day!! He was really informative of where to go and gave us the best tips … he deserves a promotion.. I am in the hospitality business and he has exceptional customer service !!!!!
Aastha Dixit
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-02-10
We were in a rush. They were very accommodating, food came out quick and it was delicious. Elvis is a great server.
Jaime Moscoso
1 review
★★★★★
2024-02-10
Elvis's service was excellent; he was attentive and helpful at all times.
Serhat 12
2 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
2023-09-22
It was one the worst lunch experience I’ve ever had. I am a Muslim and we don’t drink i just stopped by for coffee and dessert first the host welcomed us very aggressively then afterwards while we finishing our foods the manager came to us and started shouting around said we have to drink alcohol an...
Cindy Nelson
2 reviews
★★★★★
2023-10-08
Run, don't walk, and try this place. Great food, excellent staff, and fantastic service. We stopped in for a snack after The Summit and had the best nachos and quesadillas. Regrettably we weren't hungry for dinner, which was a shame as their menu had many tasty options. Will definitely return!
Gabriella Stueber
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2023-10-18
The atmosphere is cute and a throwback. Sadly, that is all I can say is a positive. The service is lacking and fruit flies run rampant. When the system for ordering and payment went down they refused to find an alternative solution for payment. We offered to pay by cash, credit card or check for our...
David Sawyer
1 review
★★★★★
2023-11-04
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