134 Ludlow Street New York, NY
A solid fast food style burger with the novel distinction of a corned beef hash topping.
1-17 49th ave Long Island City, New York
Beef-lamb blend at a fancy renovated diner opened by some Quebecois expats. Still need to try this one--last time I showed up for dinner only to discover that they're only open for breakfast/lunch/brunch right now.
325 Bowery New York, Ny
Possibly my favorite NYC burger right now. Really fires on all cylinders and brings together all of the hallmarks of my favorite burgers: potato bun, heavy seasoning, good crust, shredded lettuce, carmelized onions.
119 W 56th St New York, New York
Hidden burger restaurant in Le Parker Meridien hotel. A quintessential New York experience, and a great fast food style burger.
178 Broadway Brooklyn, NY
An old school Williamsburg classic. I was skeptical given that steak house burgers often fall short, but it turned out to be great.
465 Court Street Brooklyn, NY
Still need to try this one, but I hear great things. And with a name like Prime Meats, you know their burger has to be good.
70 N 7th St Brooklyn, NY
New pop-up burger restaurant in a tent outside Artists & Fleas in Williamsburg on Saturdays. Fast food style cooked on a portable griddle and featuring a custom Pat LaFrieda blend.
16 W 29th St New York, NY
Easily in my top 5 burgers in New York. The sourdough bun, cumin mayo, and fantastic thrice-cooked steak fries complement the lamb perfectly. An intensely meaty delight.
90 Bedford St. New York, New York
Still need to try this one. Another high end Pat LaFrieda burger that seems to have a cult following.
22 9th Avenue New York, NY
Not as good as Shake Shack, in my opinion, but still a solid fast food style specimen.
113 MacDougal St New York, NY
Probably the most notable NYC burger I haven't tried yet.
355 Metropolitan Avenue Brooklyn, NY
A perfect take on the New Jersey style slider. Cooked on a griddle with a bed of onions.
432 Union Avenue Brooklyn, NY
A Williamsburg neighborhood classic, justifiably known for their burgers. Great restaurant style burger with a huge patty. If you ask me, it's the sides (two kinds of house made pickles and really fantastic fries) that make it truly memorable.
166 S 4th St Brooklyn, New York
A surprisingly great burger at a place more known for their chicken. Built on a custom beef blend from the Meat Hook.
18 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY
Skip the crazy Australian style burger and go straight for their super solid old fashioned model.
85 Broadway Brooklyn, NY
One of my personal favorites. Some people think it's too salty, but I like a lot of seasoning on my burgers. Manages to have a healthy crust and still be plenty juicy.
366 Columbus Ave New York, NY
The Classic. The apotheosis of the fast food burger style. If you only eat one burger on your trip to New York, make it this one.