Jg Melon

If I could give an extra star for service I would. Darnell was our waiter (I hope I’ve remembered that right). These guys have been doing this job for ages and it shows. Delightful, friendly, charming, caring and fast. Cash only and no computers also means I have no photos. I enjoyed going analogue and just drinking in the atmosphere and the IPA. Great value meal and the burgers were exceptional. I was in a meeting nearby and got into the queue system while I waited for my family to join me. So a half hour wait but it didn’t feel like that for my family. I was happy. And I loved that the door host is so on top of things. No chancers trying to barge their way in escape her gaze.

I feel like there’s not much point in reviewing this place since it’s so well known and established but let me just say I’ve tried Corner Bistro which is the other hailed “best old school nyc burger” and this one I keep coming back to! Everything from the decor to the servers make me feel transported back in time and the burgers here really are the beefiest and have the best crusts. They might not cook it as medium rare as I’d like but they are still very juicy and salted nicely. The fries have deteriorated a bit unfortunately but are still enjoyable and different and the chili cup is a must order as well! Comforting and cozy, this place has it all and I never have the stomach space to try the other dishes or desserts, but I’m sure everything is superb. A true NYC gem!

What a fantastic place to have hamburgers and apple pie! Have you really even been to NYC if you haven’t eaten in a little restaurant that is a bit off the beaten track and specialises in American food? (And I don’t mean a branded McDonalds or Starbucks). Burgers are just fantastic and the apple pie, (I highly recommend adding whipped cream), is divine. Really worth making time to visit if you’re in town.

We came here to try the famous bacon cheeseburger. On a Saturday we waited like 20 minutes to be seated. The tables are pretty close together, and they only take cash but it had a nice "diner" feeling, pretty touristy. The burger was good! Had to take out some of the bacon because it felt like too much, though. We also had the spinach chicken salad which was huge and very well balanced. Overall, good experience!

The All-American Experience. If you want a fancy Mcdonalds burger then this is the place to come. Solid patty, bun & cheese. Simple - just the way it should be done. Overall - 8.8 Patty - Good flame grill taste on the patty Bun - soft but holds the contents well Filling - tastes and smells like an all American McDonald’s burger Price - $15

We stopped here on a hot day and despite the small looking interior it was well cooled, on to the food! We split a burger and chili with cottage fries. I can’t get enough of these cottages fries, they were excellent dipped in the chili which has the just right consistency for a dip or topping. The burger was good, not going to win any awards but very solid, I could eat this burger every day and not complain. Service was prompt and polite, kept the drinks coming and food was turned around quickly.