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Union Square Cafe

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Union Square Cafe is one of the best american restaurants in New York for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Union Square.

Union Square Cafe occupies a particular psychic space in New York dining that very few rooms manage: it is the restaurant people return to not because they're chasing something new, but because they trust it completely.

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Rating (Google) 9.2
2,470 reviews
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9.2
Rating
Based on 2470 reviews
Best used for
dinner and central
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
Union Square · 101 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Price
moderate
Google rating
9.2 from 2,470 reviews
Phone
(212) 243-4020
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What to order

Signature dishes at Union Square Cafe

Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve NV

Champagne from Vallée de la Marne

Agrapart 'EXP. 19' Grand Cru, Brut Nature 2020

Champagne from Côte de Blancs, Extra Brut

Salon 'Le Mesnil' Grand Cru, Blanc de Blancs, Brut 2012

Champagne from Côte de Blancs, prestigious vintage

Coche Dury 2022

Bourgogne white wine from Burgundy

Roulot 'Clos des Bouchères' 1er Cru 2020

Meursault from Côte de Beaune, Burgundy

Why go

What makes Union Square Cafe worth the move

Union Square Cafe is a reliable american choice in Union Square in New York when you want something that tends to land well. Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve NV and Agrapart 'EXP. 19' Grand Cru, Brut Nature 2020 also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,470 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
9.2 from 2,470 Google reviews
Best used for
dinner and central
Style
American in Union Square
Spend
moderate

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.2 from 2,470 reviews
Price point: moderate
Popular dishes: Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve NV, Agrapart 'EXP. 19' Grand Cru, Brut Nature 2020, Salon 'Le Mesnil' Grand Cru, Blanc de Blancs, Brut 2012
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0 diner reviews · reviewed by Priya Sharma for Union Square Cafe

Google snapshot
9.2 from 2,470 reviews
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Editorial review by Priya Sharma
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For now, Union Square Cafe holds a 9.2 rating across 2,470 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
101 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Phone
(212) 243-4020
Price
moderate
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
9.2 (2,470 reviews)
Cuisine
American
Neighborhood
Union Square

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Union Square Cafe serve?

Union Square Cafe is a American restaurant located in Union Square, New York. Union Square Cafe occupies a particular psychic space in New York dining that very few rooms manage: it is the restaurant people return to not because they're chasing something new, but because they trust it completely.

What is Union Square Cafe best for?

Union Square Cafe is best for central, dinner, lunch. Union Square Cafe is a reliable american choice in Union Square in New York when you want something that tends to land well. Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve NV and Agrapart 'EXP. 19' Grand Cru, Brut Nature 2020 also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,470 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Union Square Cafe?

Union Square Cafe is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 2,470 reviews

What should I order at Union Square Cafe?

Start with Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve NV, Agrapart 'EXP. 19' Grand Cru, Brut Nature 2020, Salon 'Le Mesnil' Grand Cru, Blanc de Blancs, Brut 2012 and Coche Dury 2022. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Union Square Cafe worth visiting?

Union Square Cafe holds a 9.2 Google rating from 2,470 reviews. Union Square Cafe is a reliable american choice in Union Square in New York when you want something that tends to land well. Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve NV and Agrapart 'EXP. 19' Grand Cru, Brut Nature 2020 also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,470 Google reviews.

Where is Union Square Cafe located?

Union Square Cafe is located at 101 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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