1- Shake Shack: the best burgers in New York for some
Several Shake Shack restaurants are open in New York. Renowned for its endless queues at the entrance, Shake Shack offers hot dogs, milkshakes and above all hamburgers that some consider the best in New York. The steak is rich in taste, the bread soft and the cheese melting. Shake Shack burgers are therefore delicious and definitely worth tasting!
If you want to discover them, go to the Shake Shack open in Madison Square Park, it is the most famous of the city. Certainly there will be the tail, but you will live there a 100% American experience and you will be sure to feast!
On average, it takes $ 5.50 for a hamburger, which is accessible to all budgets.
Adresse du Shake Shack du Madison Square Park : Madison Ave &, E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010.
2- Burger Joint: a hidden and authentic restaurant
Burger Joint is another burger restaurant where you are sure to eat well. This one is hidden in Le parker meridien, a luxury hotel. Once entered, head to the left of the reception; you will see a narrow corridor there. Follow the red curtain with the burger sign and enter this hidden restaurant. Once inside, you will discover a warm and friendly atmosphere. The burgers are prepared before your eyes and very good. The best is the cheeseburger with “all the works” (“avec tout”). The latter will surprise you for sure!
As you might expect, Burger Joint is a very popular restaurant. You will therefore have to queue (if you want to be quieter, go before noon or between 15 p.m. and 17 p.m.). And to avoid wasting time and queuing again, choose what you want to order before your turn.
Even if it attracts a lot of people, Burger Joint is therefore the place to go if you want to enjoy a good burger in an atypical place.
On average, you have to pay between $ 11 and $ 18 for a burger.
Adresse : 119 W 56th Street, New York, NY 10019.
3- Hamburger restaurants : Five Napkin Burger
Five Napkin Burger (the article dedicated to this restaurant is here) is a restaurant at the classic decoration, but which offers you to dive into a 100% American atmosphere.
Even if at first glance the burger does not seem appetizing, the taste is really at the rendezvous. The best is the Original 5 Napkin Burger made with sauce and special cheese. Regarding the portions, these are generous.
Like other burger restaurants, Five Napkin Burger is very popular. There are always people around, so it is better to be patient. But the wait is definitely worth it.
Four Five Napkin Burger restaurants are open in different New York neighborhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Upper West Side, Upper East Side and Union Square. The best is in Midtown West Manhattan near Times Square.
On average, it takes $ 16 for a burger.
Addresses:
- Hell’s Kitchen : 630 9TH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10036.
- Upper West Side : 2315 BROADWAY NEW YORK, NY 10024.
- Upper East Side : 1325 2ND AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10021.
- Union Square : 150 E 14TH ST NEW YORK, NY 10003.
4- Five Guys: the restaurant voted best burger fast-food in New York
Here is a restaurant that received several awards ! Five Guys is a famous restaurant chain established in 1986 and experiencing an incredible rise. At Five Guys, you will taste High-end, artisanal burgers made from fresh products. Moreover, if you want to know the origin of the products, keep your eyes open, because information is given on this subject in restaurants.
Fives Guys offers you burgers of different sizes. To compose your sandwich, you will have the choice between 15 different ingredients and several sauces (ketchup, for example). Fives Guys therefore caters to all tastes! Once chosen, the burger is prepared before your eyes.
On the price side, these are affordable : count $ 7.29 for a classic burger.
Several Fives Guys restaurants are open in New York. To learn more, read this article.
5- Corner Bistro: a typical address in Greenwich Village
Corner Bistro is more of a bar than a restaurant: here, you are not given any cutlery or drinks. However, this typical address attracts locals and tourists wishing to taste a good burger. There is often a line, but once inside you will find a friendly atmosphere specific to the "Village".
The burgers are neither too big nor too small. The best is the one with bacon, cheddar, salad and tomato. You can add gherkins (or "pickles") and sauce if you wish. In addition to the burger which is very good, the fries are also excellent!
To enjoy a Corner Bistro burger, count $ 12.75 for one made with bacon and cheese.
Address: 331 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10014.
6- Lexington Candy Shop: a real institution
This burger restaurant located on the Upper East Side is very famous. The atmosphere is local and warm. The burgers are very good and well garnished. You can add sauce and pickles if you want.
On the price side, these are affordable : about $ 9.95 for the cheese and bacon burger.
Address: 1226 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10028.
Bon appétit!