When it comes to the best burger in NYC, everybody has their own favorite …and why wouldn’t they? Burgers are juicy, cheesy, and economical.
We’re here to challenge those hard and fast ideas you have about the best burger in
the city by introducing you to 4 amazing burgers that you probably haven’t tried yet but probably should:
Gourmet Burger + Beer @ Blu on Park
- Where – Highline Ballroom NYC – 431 W 16th Street, 1011
A luscious layering of chimichurri sauce, cheddar, a prime cut patty, and served with a side of hand cut fries, Blu On Park’s Burger à la Blu is a work of art between two buns. This meaty masterpiece comes paired with any beer of your choice. Enjoy your meal in style in a three-level 1920s brownstone, complete with an opulent mezzanine dining area and custom-made blue and gold details lining the first-floor bar and lounge. The world of burgers just got a serious upgrade at Blu On Park… READ MORE
Hard Times Sundae Truck’s Cheeseburger
- Where – Hard Times Sundaes – 5700 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11234, USA
Ideal hangover food, to be purchased from a food cart with the five dollars you have left after blowing all your money on alcohol last night. This patty is made with an extra fatty blend of ground chuck, and you can get it with sautéed onions that have been cooked in bacon fat.
Games, Bites, and Beer at Slate!
- Where – Slate NYC – 54 W 21st St, Manhattan, 10010
Try the ANGUS BEEF SLIDERS, then thank us later. Slate offers two floors of group entertainment games such as pool, ping-pong, and foosball, state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities, a spacious dance floor and a 9-panel video wall, a trip to SLATE is not to be missed! Located in the heart of the Flatiron District, SLATE is the perfect choice for a night where the friendly staff will cater to all your eating and drinking needs. Add gaming to the mix and you’re onto a winner! READ MORE
J.G. Melon’s Cheeseburger
- Where – J.G. Melon – 1291 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10021, USA
J.G. Melon serves one of NYC’s quintessential hamburgers. Simple and classic, it’s got American cheese, pickles and raw onions. And even though it’s not fancy, it’s so popular that the restaurant goes through 300 pounds of beef a day.
Small Plates + Cocktails for 2 in Hudson Square
- Where – Lazy Point – 310 Spring St, Manhattan, 10013
Home of the MONTAUK CHEESEBURGER. Lazy Point is a newcomer to the Tribeca scene, and they are doing something different from the gimmicky rest: focusing on quality drinks, delicious food, and a relaxing, beachy atmosphere for all their customers. Inspired by coastal Long Island resorts, Lazy Point’s colorful atmosphere, surfing photos and vintage scuba gear are a departure from the stuffy NYC scene. Catch a yacht away from the noise, and sail away to an easy, Lazy Point… READ MORE
Mini Golf, Table Tennis, Booze + Bites @ Brooklyn Bazaar
- Where – Brooklyn Bazaar – 150 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, 11222
Their BBQ CHEESEBURGER is to die for! Brooklyn Bazaar is NYC’s darling entertainment Frankenstein. Part market, part restaurant, part club, part lounge, part karaoke, part mini-golf, and part table tennis place, you can’t go wrong coming here, ‘cause every nook and cranny is full of every kind of fun. Although the Bazaar is usually packed, we’ve got two types of tickets so you can join the party… READ MORE
P.J. Clarke’s “The Cadillac,”
- Where – P.J. Clarke – 915 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA
This is one of the city’s most famous cheeseburgers. Nat King Cole dubbed it “the Cadillac of burgers” in the 50’s. It’s thick and juicy, and topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and double smoked country bacon.