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NY · Google vs Yelp divergence

Google loves them. New York is less sure.

When a restaurant's Google rating significantly outpaces its Yelp rating, the gap is signal. Google captures first impressions, tourists, and the hospitality of novelty. Yelp captures repeat visitors, locals, and the truth.

The divergence list · New York

The 10 widest gaps, largest first. Minimum 100 Google and 20 Yelp reviews.
PlaceGoogleYelpΔ
01Chai Samosa Grab N Go

New York, NY 10036 · indian

92—92
02Fairfax

New York, NY 10014 · gastropub / cafe

81—81
03NONONO

New York, NY 10016 · japanese

77—77
04Vue 180 Rooftop Bar & Lounge

New York, NY 10018 · bar

74—74
05Tacombi

New York, NY 10021 · mexican / taco

851372
06Cinco de Mayo

New York, NY 10019 · mexican / taco

891970
07musubin’

New York, NY 10011 · japanese

962868
08Pop’s Pizza - Times Square

New York, NY 10036 · pizza / pizza-delivery

962868
09Tiberias

New York, NY 10016 · fine-dining

811368
10Red Star

New York, NY 10029 · chinese

771067

Google and Yelp ratings converted to the 0–100 scale. Δ is Google minus Yelp — the higher the number, the wider the gap between public enthusiasm and local assessment. One entry per name, so a chain's branches don't crowd the list.

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