Gothamist: Sponsored Post: Where’s the best place to grab a burger?

May 21, 2008

Sponsored Post: Where’s the best place to grab a burger?

The City’s got plenty of places for patties—but who’s got the very best burger in the five boroughs? Is it friendly neighborhood spot Georges in Sunset Park or old standby Jackson Hole? Do you hit up Shake Shack or prefer the minis at Pop Burger? How about the late-night ground rounds at Cup in Queens? Or is it the savory-sweet combo at Burgers & Cupcakes you find so irresistible? Maybe you spice it up with teriyaki at Bamn! in the East Village or opt for the veggie variety at Better Burger. You know what you like and we want to know too.

In the comments section, let us know your favorite place to grab a burger in New York City and we’ll put the top 10 spots on the map for all to see.

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[1] | 05/21/08 05:04PM

P.J. Clarke's on East 55th and 3rd Avenue...don't forget that special sauce on the side either - in my opinion, medium rare is best.

[2] | 05/21/08 05:06PM

My girlfriend swears by Burger Joint at The Parker Meridien. While I like Burger Joint, I personally prefer the Double Shack burger at Shake Shack.

[3] | 05/21/08 05:07PM

Umm...Ruby's on Mulberry Street, between Spring and Prince. Hands down. Feet down, too.

[4] | 05/21/08 05:15PM

Paul's on 2nd ave & St. Mark's. Big burgers w/ great toppings.

[5] | 05/21/08 05:19PM

The Burger Joint at Le Parker Meridien which is unfortunately no longer a secret.

The Bar at Etats Unis had an amazing burger on an english muffin but unfortunately I haven't seen it on the menu lately.

I would also add Corner Bistro in the West Village to the list.

[6] | 05/21/08 05:19PM

I swear by the Julius Burger at 10th and waverly, saddle up to the bar for some bottled beer and enjoy the old timmer Gays while they cook up your fresh juicy burger at a steal for only 4 bucks

[7] | 05/21/08 05:21PM

@mtd I tend to think the Corner Bistro burger is only good because you're drunk and hungry after the wait. Then again, as a Shake Shack fan, I'm probably starving after that wait, so who knows.

I'll have to go back to Corner Bistro sometime soon to try it again.

[8] | 05/21/08 05:24PM

Corner Bistro by far. And unless they have changed cooks in the last few years, Burger Joint blows. It's one step up from McDonalds.

[9] | 05/21/08 05:25PM

The waits at The Burger Joint are getting longer and longer.I used to pop in, grab a burger and enjoy the music. Now I have to wait in line like a plebe.

[10] | 05/21/08 05:30PM

shake shack. mmmmmm...

[11] | 05/21/08 05:31PM

It's not the best in town, but the last burger I had was at New York Burger Co on 6th Ave and it was DELICIOUS. I want one now.

[12] | 05/21/08 05:42PM

Best burger goes to PJ Clark's, it's just next level good.

Honarable mention goes to both JG Mellon's and Corner Bistro which are fantastic.

[13] | 05/21/08 05:42PM

Peter Lugers

[14] | 05/21/08 05:46PM

I'm a big fan of Five Guys. They're a chain and have many locations around the city but I go to the one on W 55 St. most often.

[15] | 05/21/08 05:50PM

Burger Joint and Corner Bistro are too crowded. For my money Jackson Hole makes the best burger only the locals eat.

JG Mellon is also an inspired pick - good call #12.

[16] | 05/21/08 05:51PM

DuMont Burger in S. Williamsburg!

[17] | 05/21/08 06:04PM

Paul's on Second Avenue.

[18] | 05/21/08 06:04PM

Paul's Palace in the East Village has been a favorite of ours for well over a decade.

[19] | 05/21/08 06:12PM

One of my personal favs is Walkers, corner of N Moore and Varick in Tribeca.

[20] | 05/21/08 06:16PM

I like Gracie's on 88th St and East End Avenue.

[21] | 05/21/08 06:34PM

The Farm on Adderley on Cortelyou in Ditmas Park.

and i also had the greatest burger of my life at Pianos of all places, but every trip back since has been a letdown.

[22] | 05/21/08 06:42PM

When I want a burger I go to Five Guys in College Point, Queens

[23] | 05/21/08 07:22PM

BLT Burger, Peter Lugers, and Fairway Cafe on 73rd make the best burgers in the city. Burger Joint at the Parker Meridian is highly overrated.

[24] | 05/21/08 09:54PM

I second the call for Peter Luger.

Especially with some of their bacon and luger sauce, mmm.

[25] | 05/21/08 11:33PM

67 Burger in Fort Greene

[26] | 05/22/08 12:43AM

One of my personal favs is Walkers, corner of N Moore and Varick in Tribeca.

My friends saw a giant rat walk across the room at Walkers.

[27] | 05/22/08 12:43AM

1. J.G. Melon's
2. BLT Burger
3. The Stoned Crow

(I find the Corner Bistro to be incredibly overrated; my last burger there was dry and rather tasteless.)

[28] | 05/22/08 01:58AM

Wasn't impressed with Corner Bistro the first couple of times I went but then it started tasting better. Like the relatively cheap beer along with it.

I believe Corner Bistro uses the the George Forman grill rather than their usual grill after hours. Or maybe that's what my friends were getting me to buy when I had a bit too much of that cheap beer....

[29] | 05/22/08 08:15AM

Julius on West Tenth & Waverly is still the best in my book. Great burgers, marvelous fries and wonderful, friendly bartenders!

[30] | 05/22/08 09:32AM

Oh my favorites are either Shake Shack or Five Guys. With Five Guys, love the little cheeseburger and cajun fries. Mmmmmmm!

[31] | 05/22/08 09:47AM

The three (consistently) best burgers in the city, in my opinion:

Peter Luger

Mr. Dennehy's, on Carmine (7th Ave x Blkr)

McReilly's on Vernon in LIC

[32] | 05/22/08 10:25AM

If you are in the LES you should check out Zait Zeff(ave B and between 3rd and 2nd)
They have great burgers a little pricey but you do get what you pay for.

Another great burger is Montpernass on 51st between 1st and 2nd

If you are in the Village check out Paul's Joint its on the corner of st. marks and 2nd huge burgers with all sorts of toppings

[33] | 05/22/08 12:07PM

Prune
Jane
Rare

[34] | 05/22/08 12:08PM

Corner Bistro, and it's better now that the crowds have moved on to some of the newer places.

[35] | 05/22/08 12:10PM

67 Burger is where it's at, in Ft. Greene. Surprisingly, Sputnik on Taaffe Pl. in Clinton Hill has great bison/turkey/veggie burgers.

[36] | 05/22/08 12:39PM

Corner Bistro is my fav. They've always got great jazz playing, open super late, and, unlike some of the other places, you can get really cheap good beer.

If ambience matters, than the Bistro is the way to go.

[37] | 05/22/08 06:08PM

67 burger is awesome, but its just SO EXPENSIVE.

burger, fries and a shake will set you back 16 bucks. ridiculous.