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NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers
Shake Shack is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

1. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews

reece p.reece pacheco: Double shack burger, single shack burger, fries and a chocolate shake. Reward yourself by passing out.

Burger Joint is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

2. Burger Joint

8.5
119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 783 tips and reviews

Terri R.Terri R: Do what most people recommend and get your burger medium rare with the works. Don't be like me and eat your burger on a park bench unless you're prepared to get ketchup and mayo on your pants.

3. J.G. Melon

8.7
1291 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 486 tips and reviews

Eric F.Eric Friedman: Yes it's the best cheeseburger in the world! The question is; will you order a #bftt (burger for the table)? If you are with a group, do the right thing and get an extra making you the table hero!

Minetta Tavern is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

4. Minetta Tavern

8.9
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The black label burger is the best burger in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more.

The Spotted Pig is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

5. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews

How To Make It In AmericaHow To Make It In America: The best restaurant burger in NYC is served here, as anyone who has braved the two-hour wait for a table can tell you.

Corner Bistro is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

6. Corner Bistro

8.5
331 W 4th St (at Jane St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · 397 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The burger here is a behemoth; a half-pound of broiled New England beef (sirloin, chuck & top round) is piled high with American cheese, tomato, iceberg lettuce & deep-fried ruffles of bacon. (RC) Read more.

5 Napkin Burger is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

7. 5 Napkin Burger

8.5
630 9th Ave (at W 45th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Hell's Kitchen · 448 tips and reviews

Simon K.Simon Kratzer: Best burger in New York! Go for the Tuna Poke Nachos and the Truffle Burger.

The Breslin Bar & Dining Room is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

8. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews

sonia m.sonia moghe: no one should die without having the lamb burger -- the fries that come with it are amazing as well. also: the lust for life cocktail is divine. not too sweet but sweet enough.

Ruby's Cafe - Soho is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

9. Ruby's Cafe - Soho

8.9
219 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · NoLita · 374 tips and reviews

Nicole M.Nicole Marcellini: Let me introduce Bronte to you. He will be your best friend for 10 minutes. Best 'different' burger so far. The pasta has no chance after this burger, but is good, too. I tried 'roasted vegetable'.

Whitmans is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

10. Whitmans

8.2
406 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Village · 235 tips and reviews

Shiri L.Shiri Lara: Great little spot for a quality burger w/o all the unnecessary hype. Spicy burger was fantastic. Just enough to heat combined w cool avocado. Fried pickles are perfectly crisp. Crack kale subpar.

B&B Winepub is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

11. B&B Winepub

25 W Houston St (at Mercer St), New York, NY
Gastropub · SoHo · 289 tips and reviews

Adil I.Adil Ibrahim: Go during lunch, sit at the bar, say hello to Tim the Bartender, and order the Bash Burger, medium-rare. It's all from Creekstone Farms (which is Halal). The pickles add a crunch, but you'd be ok w/o.

Black Tap is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

12. Black Tap

8.7
529 Broome St (btwn Thompson & Sullivan St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · SoHo · 223 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: The classic burger is great, but we’re more about “the Mexican”: a chorizo burger with jack cheese, pickled jalapeños and chipotle mayo. Followed by a decadently thick milkshake, of course. Read more.

Bareburger is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

13. Bareburger

8.7
3321 31st Ave (at 34th St), Astoria, NY
Burger Joint · 200 tips and reviews

George S.George Spartan: Bareburger is one of the best burger joints for fresh meats of all types. Fries and shakes are amazing! They do not utilize peanut oil which is a plus for the food allergy conscience. @GeorgeSpartan

The Brindle Room is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

14. The Brindle Room

277 E 10th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 192 tips and reviews

Damian B.Damian Bayona: Yes, you heard right, the burger is dope. They recommend it medium but I would go medium rare. Great crunchy exterior to the patty. Upgrade to the parm fries. You won't be disappointed.

Emily is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

15. Emily

9.0
919 Fulton St (btwn Clinton & Waverly Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Clinton Hill · 304 tips and reviews

Claudio E.Claudio Espinal: Without a doubt the best burger in all of Brooklyn, probably cracks the top 5 in all of NYC. Their white pizza is also a must try.

Diner is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

16. Diner

8.9
85 Broadway (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews

Jean-Philip G.Jean-Philip Grobler: Best burger in Brooklyn! Also, very inventive farm to table menu that changes daily and great natural wine selection & cocktails.

Hillstone is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

17. Hillstone

9.1
378 Park Ave S (at E 27th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoMad · 265 tips and reviews

LaurettaLauretta: Best veggie burger ever. Hands down. Says a 16 year veggiesaurus.

Burger & Lobster is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

18. Burger & Lobster

39 W 19th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Flatiron District · 286 tips and reviews

Percy H.Percy Holmes: My experience and dinner at Burger and Lobster was superb. I ordered the "Beast" which I highly recommend. To say that I recommend this place would be an understatement. Go now and enjoy!

by CHLOE. is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

19. by CHLOE.

185 Bleecker St (at MacDougal St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 263 tips and reviews

AlexandraAlexandra: The Guac Burger is tasty. It's a black bean-quinoa-sweet potato patty with corn salsa, onion, guacamole, tortilla strips and chipotle aioli on a whole grain bun. The Mac n' Cheese is also good!

Peter Luger Steak House is one of NYC's Most Mouthwatering Burgers.

20. Peter Luger Steak House

8.8
178 Broadway (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Steakhouse · Williamsburg · 694 tips and reviews