Veselka Grand Central

Name: Veselka Grand Central
Address: 89 East 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10017
Price range: $
Rating: 4.8

Midtown · Ukrainian

89 East 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10017Directions

4.8390 reviews

Diners say this Ukrainian restaurant serves up delicious pierogis, potato pancakes, and beef stroganoff. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, and quick service.

Grand Central’s budget Ukrainian comfort stop, backed by 7,522 check-ins.

Veselka Grand Central is a $ Ukrainian restaurant in Midtown, New York. It has logged 9,465 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday mornings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

A quick, satisfying meal of pierogi or borscht, served without fuss in the station's constant motion. It's the original Veselka taste, just in a different setting.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Why go

Veselka's Grand Central outpost serves Ukrainian comfort food. Reviewers consistently note quick service and reliable quality—pierogi, borscht, stuffed cabbage, and potato pancakes taste homemade. The beet and horseradish slaw stands apart. Wednesdays and Tuesdays draw the most traffic.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Neighborhood story

Grand Central is a busy terminal setting where speed matters. Veselka Grand Central fits that rhythm with quick Ukrainian food.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

Veselka Grand Central has 9,465 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Tuesday and Wednesday.
Google users rate it 4.7 from 422 reviews.
One review praises the cheese omelette as one of the city’s best.
A pierogi review called out crispy coating and fresh sour cream.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Veselka Grand Central has logged 9,465 Blackbird check-ins, with midweek traffic strongest on Tuesday and Wednesday.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Good to know

The atmosphere is lively given its location within Grand Central.
Service moves fast, suitable for those on a schedule.
Tables fill quickly during peak hours.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

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Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kids

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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The room in motion

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9,465

Neighborhood

Midtown

Last 30 days

261 check ins

−63% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Veselka Grand Central

The experience

A quick, satisfying meal of pierogi or borscht, served without fuss in the station's constant motion. It's the original Veselka taste, just in a different setting.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Review signal

4.8

390 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Veselka Grand Central?

Veselka Grand Central has logged 9,465 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Veselka Grand Central busiest?

Veselka Grand Central is busiest on Wednesday mornings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Veselka Grand Central serve?

Veselka Grand Central serves Ukrainian cuisine.

How expensive is Veselka Grand Central?

Veselka Grand Central is in the $ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Veselka Grand Central?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Veselka Grand Central in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.