The Best Burger in New York City
Where can you eat the best burger in NYC?
New York City has countless delicious burgers, the trouble is picking between them when you are only there for a limited amount of time. At Loving New York we love a good burger and have therefore tried many of the city’s famous patties. Below you will find out which burgers we rank as the best in the city. These are our top 7 burgers in New York City.
The best Burgers in New York City
The great thing about burgers in NYC is that there are so many of them. You will hardly find a restaurant, bar, or grill that doesn’t serve its version of the popular meat patty. So that you don’t have to suffer through an average burger when there are far better ones out there, we have compiled a list of our top 7 burgers in NYC.
Of course, a list of the best is always going to be highly subjective, however, we make sure to check back with our fans regularly if we have missed a burger out there that you think outranks our choices. Let us know in the comments what your favorite burger is and why! We have ordered the list below by the taste of the burgers, which as you can see was extremely close and a very hard decision.
Best Burgers in New York
We checked out the top 7 burgers on our list in greater detail to show you why they are deserving of the ranking we have given them. Check out the details of the best 7 burgers in New York City below.
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Shake Shack
Burger Spot in Battery Park City
Shake Shack is a burger chain with more than 20 stores in New York alone. We got this spot recommended by a New Yorker as the “best burger in town” with the warning that you have to wait an hour for your burger – but it was worth the wait! From the outside the burger shop may seem quite inconspicuous, but the burgers are certainly among the best in New York.
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Black Iron Burger Midtown
Burger Spot in Midtown Manhattan
Black Iron Burger is a well known burger restaurant that can be found several times in New York.
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03
Next Level Burger
Vegan Restaurant in Fort GreeneNot only is Next Level Burger a vegan burger restaurant, but they make sure that all of the ingredients they use are organic and non-GMO as well. Leaving you with the peace of mind that you’re eating something that’s actually good for your body. The interior makes this establishment look like exactly what it is, a casual burger joint in NYC!
And their list of burger varieties proves that as well; classic, fire, blue barbecue, Chipotle, and more! Plus, they also serve all the sides you’d expect from a place like this, including fries and salads. Keep in mind that their “Beyond Burger” is especially popular.
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04
PLNT Burger
Vegetarian Restaurant in Midtown Manhattan
PLNT Burger is exactly what it sounds like, a completely plant-based burger joint in NYC. They serve “cheeseburgers”, mushroom BBQ “bacon” burgers, crispy chik’n sandwiches (as well as a spicy version), and more. Plus, they have a few sides and desserts on the menu as well. And in fact, one of their sides is actually quite a popular menu item. They’re called lil’ dippers, and they’re perfect to accompany a plant burger of your choice.
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05
Jerrell's BETR BRGR
Vegan Restaurant in SoHo
At Jerrell’s BETR BRGR, they serve completely plant-based burgers of a few different varieties. As well as some other dishes like waffle fries and chili. But it’s also worth noting that the environment at Jerrell’s is fun and light-hearted, and they’re actually a late-night establishment as well. Making it a great option if you’re hungry after most establishments have closed in NYC.
Back to the burgers though, they have three main options. The Lil’ BETR; which includes an impossible patty, vegan cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and of course, their special sauce. The OG BETR; which includes more impossible patties. And the SUPR BETR; which includes everything the OG BETR does, except with extra toppings.
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06
Minetta Tavern
Burger Spot in Greenwich Village
The Minetta Tavern is a French-influenced restaurant with a focus on fine dining. These burgers are the absolute top class and more like a steak in hamburger form. Only the best dry-aged prime rib is used to make them, a meat that normally only appears on the plate in the form of a steak.
Of course, they also offer burgers on their menu! Our recommendation: try the Black Label Burger with caramelized onions!
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07
5 Guys Burger and Fries
Burger Spot in West Village
Just like Shake Shack, the 5 Guys Burger and Fries have become a burger chain that is very popular. Again, the good ingredients are the basis of everything – if you’re looking for a 5 Guys in New York, there are several of them!
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Black Tap NYC
Burger Spot in SoHo
Black Tap NYC is known for its delicious milkshakes & burgers and really worth a visit!
