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.

Ukrainian comfort food for a busy terminal setting.

Veselka Grand Central is a $ Ukrainian restaurant in Midtown, New York. It has logged 9,392 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Tuesday 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 107d 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 107d ago

Neighborhood story

In the busy terminal setting, speed matters as much as comfort here.

editorial/ updated 29d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird has recorded 9,392 all-time check-ins at Veselka Grand Central.
Tuesday and Wednesday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google users rate it 4.7 from 417 reviews.
Reviewers call out quick, friendly service in the terminal setting.
The price level is listed as $.

editorial/ updated 29d ago

Did you know

Blackbird shows 9,392 check-ins here, with Tuesday and Wednesday leading the weekly rush.

editorial/ updated 29d 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 107d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

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Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kids

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 29d ago

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The room in motion

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9,392

Neighborhood

Midtown

Last 30 days

458 check ins

−43% 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 107d ago

Review signal

4.8

390 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 29d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Veselka Grand Central?

Veselka Grand Central has logged 9,392 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Veselka Grand Central busiest?

Veselka Grand Central is busiest on Tuesday 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.