With its endless well of choices, New York City is nothing short of a burger bonanza. The trick is to find and eat the best hamburgers in NYC.
Hamburger lovers have a happy place in New York City. Actually, they have a lot of happy places.
Historically famous for its bagels and pizza, the city has quietly become a hub for some of the best hamburgers in the world. These juicy gems can be found everywhere from smash patty burgers at retro counters to ginorumous burgers at fancy schmancy restaurants. In fact, some of the city’s top eateries now serve burgers at premium prices that easily exceed $30. And, sadly, a side of fries is often extra.
Don’t despair if you can’t justify big bucks for a hamburger or if you’re unable to score a reservation at the hot NYC restaurant du jour. There are still New York City burgers that clock in under $10 and many are served at restaurants where reservations aren’t a must.
Our Picks for The Best Burgers in NYC
We ate a lot of hamburgers when we lived and worked in NYC and we’ve made it our mission to eat more each time we return to the Big Apple. With a diverse range of sizes, shapes and flavors, these burgers never bore us. In fact, we have no problem eating a different hamburger every day during a week-long visit.