# Melba's Grand Central Terminal > Soul food spot in a busy train station offers a warm, familiar vibe reminiscent of Harlem. The atmosphere suits quick meals with great portion sizes and crispy fried chicken that stands out for authenticity. It attracts those seeking real soul food without the tourist gloss. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Melba's-Grand-Central-Terminal - Address: 89 E 42nd St, New York, New York, United States - Phone: +12128647777 - Website: https://www.melbasrestaurant.com/event/location-grand-central/ ## What it is good for - Food — 8.5/10 - Fried Chicken — 7.5/10 - Mac And Cheese — 6.7/10 - American Food — 6.7/10 - Sandwich — 5.7/10 ## What people say - "This soul food tastes like it came straight from the South." - "The American food here, especially the fried chicken, is perfectly juicy and crispy." - "The mac and cheese was rich and comforting." ## Good to know - Melba's is located in the dining concourse of Grand Central Terminal. - Expect a short wait time or no line at Melba's. - Meals are made to order and served fresh. - Prices for meals typically range around $17. - Portion sizes are generous for takeout meals. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.