It consistently makes all the “best burger” lists, and it doesn’t disappoint. Minetta Tavern – Black Label Burger, $38, West Village Instagram/ is one of the most hyped burgers in the city. Emily – Emmy Burger, $31, Multiple Locations Instagram/ dry-aged beef, EMMY sauce, caramelized onion, American cheese, & pickles on a pretzel bun – with curly fries… yeah, it’s as good as it sounds.
It’s thick and juicy and topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and double smoked country bacon.
Nat King Cole dubbed it “the Cadillac of burgers” in the 50’s. Clarke’s – The Cadillac, $23, Multiple Locations Instagram/ is one of the city’s most famous cheeseburgers. The steakhouse is even offering delivery service for the first time in its 133-year history! The half pound Luger-Burger is made out of the same beef as their dry-aged steak, and we suggest adding cheese to kick up its tastiness even more. Peter Luger – Luger-Burger, $19.95, Williamsburg Instagram/ a steakhouse it’s only fitting that they’d also have an amazing burger. The juicy burger comes topped with caramelized onions, bibb lettuce, tomatoes, spicy pickles, and special sauce, all on sesame bun.
Whitmans – Juicy Lucy, $15, Multiple Locations Instagram/ Whitman’s Juicy Lucy burger is stuffed with delicious pimento cheese that oozes out when you bite into it (you may not want to cut this one in half if you’re not ready to deal with a cheesy mess on your plate). And even though it’s not fancy, it’s so popular that even Bobby Flay once said it was his favorite burger! Simple and classic, it’s got American cheese, pickles, and raw onions. Melon – Cheeseburger, $13.50, UES Instagram/ Melon serves one of NYC’s quintessential hamburgers. And, as true to the restaurant’s name, you can order it as a single or a double for an extra $3. The Greg Norman is the 3x people’s choice award winner at NYC’s “Burger Bash,” and it’s made with wagyu beef, blue cheese, house buttermilk-dill, and arugula. Known for their “CrazyShakes,” don’t overlook the burger selection at this New York joint. Black Tap Singles & Doubles – The Greg Norman, $12, SoHo Facebook/ Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer It’s leaps above fast food chains while still being totally affordable. This patty has the crispiest edges ever that pair flawlessly with its toppings of pickled cherry pepper and bacon relish, American cheese, and smoky chipotle mayo. Harlem Shake – Hot Mess, $9, Harlem Instagram/ Hot Mess from Harlem Shake is changing the game of smash burgers. A cheesy patty in a potato roll with some shack sauce…yum! You can even Get a DIY ShackBurger kit delivered right to your apartment, try making your own, or splurge on double patties for $9.09. It may be a chain, but for about $7 it’s a staple burger for any New Yorker. Shake Shack – ShackBurger, $6.69, Multiple Locations Photo courtesy of Shake Shack We’ve also ranked them by price, ranging from as cheap as $6 to as expensive as $120! It’s all about the toppings and the aged meat…but personally, we’ll stick to the comfort and cost of the first half of this list most days. However, if you’re craving a tasty hamburger we’ve made the search easier by breaking down some of the city’s best burger joints…or you can check out this NYC Burger Week that’s bringing together deals from 11 delicious NYC burger joints. With so many options around the city it can be hard to decipher the good from the bad, or know if it’s worth the price tag (at some pricier restaurants).