The best Hamburgers in New York City | Sluurpy updated in April

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Kevin McNeil

"We stumbled upon Gotham West Market after visiting the Intrepid and we were pleasantly surprised. This small-ish market has 6-8 different food..."

Better Together Here

"Good quality ramen 👍. They have lots of different food options though like pizza, burgers and Italian pasta if Ramens not your..."

Aaron Smith

"Too many delicious places in one place... The space is clean and not too crowded, especially on weekdays. There are many big tables for groups as..."

Michelle M. Park

"Best way to describe this place would be a modern food court. There's several different restaurants you can order. It's free seating. Some places..."

Bryan Cheng

"Oh my gosh. I cant believe how much I enjoyed this place. Really cool. They need more seating. Id like it if the employees cleaning the tables [and..."

The Hunter

"Cool little spot for a diverse spread of..."

Michael Stewart

"Great food, seeming from every spot. My only problem was that after standing in a 10 minute line for the Ramen, i found out it was a 20-25 wait for..."

「john huie」

"Great indoor food court near the Intrepid Museum. Choose from Thai street food, to ramen, to crepes, to custom ice cream - lot of good choices here...."

Benji Tri

Fred's

87/100 (3913 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

"Fred's is a Wonderful, warm and comfy place to have Brunch with long time friends and family. The owner is fantastic in greeting and making everyone..."

Niurka Diaz-Landron

"The French toast did not disappoint. Omelette was very good as well . Servers were attentive and owner stopped by a few times to chat..."

Yvonne Milone

"Awesome food & amazing service! Great place on the UWS - especially for dog lovers. Outside seating as well. Had crab cake Benedikt & French Toast -..."

Konstanze Niedung

"Great brunch, reasonable priced prefix. Bonus, dog friendly outdoor seating. Definitely recommend the veggie..."

Jess Frost

"We LOVE Fred's. great service. Great food and great atmosphere. We had come here when it had first opened and hadn't been back in over 12 years. The..."

Justin Ihne

"I went on a Sunday night, at 10 pm, and it wasn't crowded :), I ordered the super nachos with stripes of beef and they were delicious. The waiting..."

Maxchen Bobby

"Service excellent, food great, my sangria..."

Stephanie Wells

"Always my favorite place to eat when I’m in NY. Makes everyone feel like family! Food and service is always..."

Maynel Alvarez-Requejo

"Fred's is a homey, always good staple restaurant of the UWS! Solid food, good drinks ( could charge $1-$2 less in my opinion! Had the Spicy Margarita..."

Kathleen M. Murphy

"Best place to eat on the upper west side! Always a great time and great..."

Joshua Blair

"Loved this place.. The whole staff including the owner made you feel like family.. Defiantly coming back here..."

Andrey Kirichenko

"Excellent food friendly waitstaff and bartenders. The best Mac and cheese 🧀 in NYC..."

Kelly Karavites

"First, I’m mad we haven’t been sooner. But so glad we finally did! I’m a transplant patient and have to be super careful with food. Salads..."

Karen Razon

"Fabulous restaurant. Pet friendly with outdoor seating. Cash and credit are both accepted. Metered street parking only. Very busy area, making it..."

Space Dandy

"Happy Hours was a nice experience. After many years of passing by I finally got to try this place. The sangria and well drink was great as was their..."

Leonardo Torres

"Our main reason for coming here? Our vet is around the corner, but we live in Hell's Kitchen. That said, we've come here for years in the evenings..."

Davis D. Janowski

"Enjoyed the urban feel in the big city. Food, service and atmosphere were all on..."

Trevor John

"This place is adorable! The dog photos all over the walls are great and we loved that the cocktails are all named for famous dogs. The service was..."

Emma Nelson

"great food and plenty of room for outdoor dining. can’t say much about the interior of the restaurant because i sat outside. service was great, our..."

Christopher Yandell

"Love this restaurant! We visit from Melbourne Australia as often as we can and stay UWS – always visit Fred’s for great food, cocktails, service..."

Julia Sakkas

"Great restaurant, our server Carrie was the best, she was very friendly and had such an uplifting energy. The restaurant had great vibes. Food tasted..."

Wazir Deen

"Fred’s is great! Good drinks, good food, and awesome people. Everyone that works at Fred’s seems to really enjoy their job which makes..."

Jack Lawson

"If you love dogs, you must come here! My husband and I used to live around the corner and this is one of our favorite spots for brunch. We will..."

Barkley BarkChoy

"I’m am one of the many people who only give reviews when it is extraordinary or horrible. This place was amazing. After 12 days in Mexico and our..."

Richie M

"It is a very cozy restaurant with walls filled with pictures of dogs! I was a bit disappointed with mac and cheese that I'd ordered for myself but my..."

Anukriti Verma

"The buffalo chicken Mac n Cheese was amazing. Our server was also the absolute kindest to us and our dog. Thank you for a great meal and great..."

M S

"We love Fred’s, it’s one of our go tos. They have the best Mac and Cheese, it’s huge and so good but they also have great drinks and burgers..."

Will Lynch

"The cheeseburger was delicious! My husband liked but did not love the chicken tenders and mac & cheese. I think the salsa and guac were..."

Lynn C

Friedman's

87/100 (6155 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Eggs and steak was really good. The coffee was decent. Great place for a QUICK bite. I wanted to get a cocktail. However I felt rushed. Every 2..."

Jenny Hernandez

"Fast service. When I passed by, I saw a lot of people, so expected we had to wait for 1 hour. Actually, they had fast service and came up with two..."

陳奕婷

"Nice ambiance, the waitress was on point very helpful and attentive. The seating was good, but could probably use a little more spacing with tables..."

T M Compton

"We had a great brunch here!! Beautiful atmosphere in the middle of the city with great options for all kinds of cravings! The quality and taste are..."

Miral Pandya

"If you are gluten intolerant this is the place for you. They can make just about anything they have on the menu gluten free. The service was..."

ikc

"Must try- Mac and cheese bites, Brussel sprouts. Kale salad was fresh and tasty, Grilled chicken and Swiss sandwich with bacon jam was the size of..."

mark oberhausen

"We came for breakfast and we had immediately a table. The food came fast but in my it was not hot enough. Also it was lacking seasoning. Luckily..."

Sumeyye Syd

"Pancakes were underwhelming.. boring and bland without all the sugar but the grain bowl with grilled chicken was awesome. I enjoyed every bite of..."

Peter Lee

"This place is AMAZING! I’m gluten and dairy free which sometimes makes brunch difficult. There were SO many options I could have here. They also..."

Lexy McCauley

"Had the steak and eggs special. Everything was perfect. So nice to have a full gluten free menu. Even a beer to wash it all..."

amir shafat

"This place was recommended by a friend and I can see why! We came here for the three morning we were staying in New York and not only for the amazing..."

Erin Woodhouse

"Great spot for brunch. Located a few blocks from the Amtrak station, which is awesome. Had the “BELT”, banana bread made with almond flour, and..."

Nicole Marie Kocher

"The food here is so good! We liked it so much that we took my in-laws! If you go, you must try the banana bread and the shakshuka (and I would..."

Heather Bullock

"Great find, sadly on the last day of our holiday. Gluten free options and varied menu, everything looked as good as the photos..."

jane miller

"Had breakfast here twice! It was that good. Loved the Berry French Toast and chicken and waffles. Couldn’t reserve online though for both occasions..."

Christopher Lazaro

"Happened upon Friendman's while using Maps and looking for a place to eat near our hotel. So glad we did. On Friday night at 7;30 we walked in and..."

Tassey Russo

"Great coffee, great food, great service, great location! quick turnaround!!! Y’all are on point!! Thanks for a great..."

A/C SuperCool

"Friedman’s at the Herald Square location was amazing! During the holidays it was a little crowded but once we were seated, service was fast and..."

Cory Chavez

Junior’s

87/100 (11102 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We waited only 5 minutes for a table.. Our server was fun and professional. The food was quick, and cooked to perfection; and the red velvet..."

Tammie Mesa

"We were seated immediately & had a nice meal - i had garden salad with shrimp, (there were 4 large shrimp) and the strawberry cheesecake was enough..."

Anna Maria Ruppolt Keller

"You definitely get your money's worth of food & then some. The staff are wonderful too. Can't wait to go back & this time try the..."

Beth Vaculik-Laplante

"It was delicious! My family and I enjoyed their sandwiches! They are huge, but amazing. And the cheesecake! Oh, the cheesecake! Simply delicious and..."

Mary Perez

"We had the best waiter and the food was..."

Tenesha Hill

"Seriously the best cheesecake I’ve ever eaten!! Oh. My...."

April Duckett White

"Awesome Night - Food, Drinks , and Dessert were on Point on a Friday night !!! �� Recommend must have in Time..."

Melisa Ramirez

"The Cheesecake was amazing and the Banana Split was even better. If you are in NYC you have to visit..."

Lee Wilson

"Good food, good service and great staff..."

Louise Tonie Sands

"I really enjoyed my sandwich but mad I didn't try no Cheesecake.... What was I thinking! Lol I definitely would come..."

Apollonia Starr Watkins

"We ordered a cappuccino and latte, and they were pretty good! Two of us shared lumberjack, so I would say their portions are quite big! Eggs were..."

S LEE

"This place is great. The food was very delicious and filling. Our bartender Travis was very polite and quick with service 🙂 He checked in..."

Jeremiah Ramon

"We did not have reservations but we only waited 5 minutes before our party of 4 was sat on a Tuesday night. The restaurant tables are packed pretty..."

Addy Merrill

"Oh My God! It was one of the most delightful experiences for us to step in here. We came back a total of 3 times, both for breakfast and lunch. The..."

András Balogh

"As a tourist, the location and experience is amazing. Love the diner vibe on the inside and the whole theme of the place. From a food perspective,..."

Kevin

"What a fun experience! As New York tourists, this was a lovely lunch on our Times Square and Broadway visit. Lunch special of Matzo Ball Soup and Egg..."

Laurence Jackson

"The menu is huge, so lots of options to choose from. The location is popular for tourists, and the dining room is very large and spacious. I found..."

C R

"I been here many times and this is the best location in Manhattan. The place is super big, lots of seating and have a bar. Our waiter was really nice..."

Adriana De Pitkin

"The original spot for authentic New York cheesecake. This cheesecake is famous for a reason: it’s thick, creamy, decadent and you can’t stop..."

Myriam Ward

"Ate here for breakfast at 10:00; we didn’t have to wait more than 5 minutes; party of 2 and we sat at the counter… I had the western omelet with..."

Ross DePanfilis

"I’m so happy I stopped off here! This was my first time visiting Juniors in Manhattan, truth be told I only knew of the Brooklyn location (where I..."

Mariana Allsop

"Excellent food and great service. Everything we ordered arrived very fast and our waiters very always very kind and attentive. Omelettes, pancakes,..."

J A

"We love this location! The Broadway decor is so cool! The plain cheesecake and fresh strawberry cheesecake are amazing! We had Ty as our server and..."

Bill Almond

"Very Touristy. So I normally don't like to eat at places like this but we were hungry and looking for a quick bite. If I've ever eaten here in the..."

James Leong - Realtor Associate - KW

"Great location for juniors. Not the same experience as the original location in Brooklyn, but the food is very close to what you get in Brooklyn...."

Adonis ElFakih

"Always have a great experience visiting Juniors on New York holidays. Service is excellent and fast. Portions are large so you won’t leave hungry...."

Matt

Westville Chelsea

86/100 (3746 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Foods, drinks, and ambiance were fine 😃. For drinks, I ordered the Burnt Orange Manhattan, a great combination of flavors and strength, giving me..."

Roberto Linares

"Healthy yummy food with great VFM (especially in NYC). We came without a reservation on a Sunday night and were seated within 10 min. The food is..."

D BC

"Had a delicious lunch at this cute spot! Good atmosphere, great service, amazing food. Best gazpacho I've had since Paris 2019!! Fresh, unique, tasty..."

C Martini

"It was Sunday at 12 and we didn’t make reservations but they were able to seat the two of us at the bar. We really just wanted some food. The food..."

Edwin Arbito

"Such a nice place to have the dinner at in the late evening. The staff was super friendly, I mean every single one of them. Super nice during the..."

Reichen Yoo

"Liked this place so much I decided to go back a week later! If you’re looking for a sit down-healthy spot in NYC at an affordable price, this is..."

Logan Porter

"Love this place. Brunch is awesome. The veggies are incredible. Originally southern based dishes but has branched out to lots of flavors. Service is..."

Forrest Hedden

"Amazing atmosphere, team is super friendly, Marcel and Carla were amazing behind the bar and one of the best drinks I had in a while is the burnt..."

milos grujic

"We had a very happy ending. The cali benedict poached eggs were perfect and the coffee is good. Wished my homemade harshbrowns could be hot and..."

Jean Ng

"YUMMY!!!!! Westville’s fish sandwich is absolutely scrumptious! Westville even has their very own house made tartar sauce. The best tartar sauce I..."

Walter Wilkerson

Rare Chelsea

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow! Just wow, wow, wow... !!! Thank you to the head chef because this was a gem of a find. My co-worker was staying in the hotel and we popped in..."

Sue C.

"Visiting New York for business and staying at Hilton. The drinks and food at Chelsea table and stage is amazing. The bartender is awesome. We ended..."

bita behnam

"Experienced the new Chelsea Table & Stage today for their first musical Sunday brunch. Their Bloody Mary was really tasty (with tequila and mezcal)..."

Alyson O'Mahoney

"The new venue in town. Well decorated, good cocktails, brunch options, and last but definitely not least, wonderful musicians - what else would you..."

Karina Kisselite

"Great music venue. Delicious food and great staff. I went to see Marieann Meringo residency, and she was..."

Norma Justin

"Went for restaurant week. Starter and main were very good. Desserts were average and it took forever to get them. Nice place, loud at first due to..."

Gaelle

"Went with colleagues and we all had a great time! Food and drinks were tasty and delicious! Service was warm and welcoming. Live Christmas jazz event..."

Claribel Mateo

"Very chill and cool lighting. High ceilings and very attentive staff. Very good acoustics for live singers. They have live Karaoke with a live band..."

Thomas C

"I'm so glad to be one of the few people invited to join the opening of this place inside Hilton hotel with the same owner as sandbar rooftop. What a..."

Adeola Crown

"Holy what a performance space, and performer! Intimate, perfectly laid out, gorgeous settings and hilarious host/manager! Ordered only dessert and..."

Molly Calliste

"We had the most amazing girls night here!!! Complete with truffle fries, pizza, and the best cocktails. 10/10 recommend the beach bar, the garden, or..."

hanna stice

"Wilson was our server/bartender. Absolutely on pount with customer service and making us feel welcome. I had "the coffee shop" which is their version..."

Robert Giaquinto

"I have dined and attended shows at this beautiful venue. From the moment you walk in the door, you are greeted by friendly servers and bartenders who..."

Rachel Collinsworth

"We stayed at the Hilton and ate at Chelsea Table twice. The service was great. Breakfast and dinner were both..."

Terri Wright

"I went to see a favorite singing duo at this venue and was not let down. It's been a minute since I've gotten to enjoy live music and even before the..."

Amy Dannenmueller

"I came here for a Christmas show with a couple of friends. The place was sold out! We sat at the bar, enjoyed a couple of drinks and shared some..."

Rebecca Lee

The Wayfarer

86/100 (2490 ratings)

"Very good restaurant with a diverse and elegant menu including sea food and sushi. Good cocktails and wine list. Casual classy ambiance make this a..."

Lucian Ale

"Overall excellent. Started with the tuna tartare, which had a hint of spicy and was delectable. The skirt steak and pork chops were cooked to..."

Mark Kennedy

"Decent brunch and expectable prices for the area. Service was solid. Tables were extremely tight. We had an issue with the food but it was quickly..."

Peyton Doyle

"Reasonable bar-style food. Very nice upper level that can be used for private parties. Good service. Coat check also..."

Lora Aroyo

"What a special Thanksgiving dinner we had at this beautiful restaurant! Thank you to Carolyn and the entire staff for making our evening special! We..."

The Nix Team, Realtors in Southwest Florida

Paul's Da Burger Joint

86/100 (6342 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Paul's has been around since the late 80s - 1989 to be exact. I've been coming here since the early 2000s when the train tracks still ran over your..."

D D

"Food was delicious and tasted fresh. They gave very little fries with the burger. Very good..."

Lion & Poodles adventures

"The burger was great! The service was excellent. The price was a value for what you got, and the atmosphere was..."

Jeff Danevich

"The 2nd Avenue burger was awesome! The Gravy Fries were super crispy and the gravy was..."

Alan Goodman

"A "hidden" gem in NYC. One of the best burgers I've eaten! Really delicious NYC style burger, big juicy pattie but very tender, the bacon gives that..."

Mariano Levitan

"I wanted to give it 3 stars but the meat quality and everything was cooked really well otherwise it was really bland. Fries were good though. Final..."

WKUK B

"This place literally is an old school hole in the wall type of place. The place isn’t beautiful or well decorated. The tables are retro and so are..."

Ali Vidler

"I think that you get the most bang for your buck for the burgers at Paul's da Burger Joint. They restaurant offers a wide variety of burgers to it's..."

HKN90

"Dive burger joint. Good food cheap. They do a 5 star job of having 1 star atmosphere. Definitely a good spot when you crave a burger or hot dog..."

Lee Silverman

"The food is delicious 😋🤤 A friend told me the burger 🍔 here is really good. I tried it and went back then I referred a friend who also loved..."

Jane Leung

"5 stars is not enough! Very nice service & atmosphere. Personally, this became my favorite burger place in town. Patty is so juicy and perfect 👍..."

Hanna Byun

"Super friendly staff and we weren’t expecting that. The Eastsider was a big burger so come prepared for a full..."

Joe Tan

"Four and a half stars - Really good, thick and juicy burgers, good milkshakes, decent fries, and a fun no nonsense attitude from the staff make this..."

Dan C

"Excellent burger and nice staff. Went on a 12 mile bike ride after eating it for lunch in 90 degree heat and felt no adverse effects. I love burgers..."

Charlie O'Neill

"These were the BEST burgers I have eaten in a LONG time! YUM!!! They grind their own meat! It was recommended to our family by an AMAZING tour guide..."

Natalia Spinelli

"Thick patties grilled covered under metal goblets. Does not get better than this. When you have it, you want to come back. This is the most..."

Jenda Wu

Burger Joint

86/100 (16961 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Not sure if you can find here the best burger in Manhattan, but what it is a fact is that it is the best place to have it. The burgers of course are..."

Lucas Martin

"My first experience at this hidden burger joint!!!! The burgers were seasoned to perfection and fries were fresh. It’s kind of pricey; however,..."

Neici

"I recently visited the Burger Joint in New York, and I must say it was a fantastic experience. The simplicity of ordering your food adds to the charm..."

Milton Da Rocha

"This is always a great Midtown spot for a burger and a great place to bring out of town guests when doing a Broadway show. It’s got that speakeasy..."

ReedH

"I've never experienced anything like this! 🤤 Coolly hidden in the hotel. At first, you think you're in the wrong place! But then, behind the..."

SEBULZE

"Is it the best burger in NYC? Yes. Definitely. Is it the best burger ever? No. Definitely not. But it’s still an amazing burger. Fries don’t..."

Lorenzo Pagni

"Hole in the wall style burger spot- Inside the Parker Meridian Hotel, in the back behind a curtain lies this gem. Would definitely recommend the..."

Adrian Czmielewski

"BEST BURGER EVER!!! Little hidden gem in Manhattan. Must try if in the area. The burger had the perfect cook, perfect grilled flavor, literally 1/2..."

Marsha Hernandez (Marsha)

"What an absolutely cool experience! After entering into the hotel dinning area, My group and I were absolutely lost and I was confused why we were at..."

Eric King

"Burger Joint Always fun and great burgers. it’s gotten a little pricey ($20 for a double cheeseburger) but still worth it and lets face it,..."

Diana G

Shake Shack Midtown East

86/100 (4445 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"For the first time, I went to a Shake Shack in Manhattan that customizes your order without speaking to a cashier, and you have the option to have it..."

Klein Visuals

"Excellent location, quick service and 5 star customer service. I’ve been to many shake shack locations and this one wasn’t busy at all..."

M O

"Best fast food chain burgers by far for me. Rly unique and delicious burgers and fries. Homemade lemonades are super good too. Kinda expensive but..."

Tas

"Overall, a solid burger! Prefer 7th St. Burger to this, but probably the 2nd best fast-food burger in the city. Cheese fries are solid, the spice..."

Zainil Patny

"Visited Shake Shack with a few friends to grab a bite to eat. Staff was friendly, service was fast, and the place/washrooms were clean. Ordered the..."

Rahul Sharda

"This was our first ever Shake Shack experience as we were visiting from Canada. What caught our attention the most was the highly professional..."

Michael Cusden

"delicious burgers and great fries, it was also not too crowded (lunchtime midweek) and the air conditioning was a plus given how hot it was outside...."

Sude Kurban

"Love the interior of this shake shack. I find it more spacious than some other locations. Staff was super nice. Wish there was more seating, but when..."

Cheryl Woo

"Never been there before. It was interesting to order on line on the pad or in person . Self serve water station, such nice people, we had a problem..."

leslie cafiso

"I really like the menu in this place, in any country. First time trying while in Seoul, this time in NYC. And I was very surprised because the..."

Aimee K.

"I can never say enough good things about Shake Shack. Only wish they would come to Indianapolis. The food is delicious and co.es out quickly. The..."

John Shea

"I went to one of these the last time i came to NYC and i knew for sure I definitely wanted to come back. I got the traditional shack burger and..."

Nathaniel Downes

"I had no issues having a table for dine in, and it wasn't busy at all when I went during the lunch time. The place is super clean as well. I ordered..."

Jackie Abalos

"In one word: perfect! Thanks for the friendlyness of the staffs, the delicous food, the good Oreo shakes, the clean and calm..."

Heidi Müller

"We ordered pick up via shake shack app. Was ready by stated time it would be completed. Tasty and fresh food. Avery was the employee who helped us..."

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