5 Napkin Burger
Burger Joint$$$$
Upper West Side, New York
"Try the Original 5 Napkin Burger W/ Tuscan Fries - Perfect burger."(9 Tips)
"Amazing homemade veggie burger, the 5N sauce is delicious!"(4 Tips)
"Great Avocado Ranch burger."(4 Tips)
"rosemary aioli on a soft white roll."(3 Tips)
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Freddy DeTomatoJanuary 17, 2015Hamburger is great...the real American experience...good Service...just how incredible is the tip system in USA...cocktails not the best...very small but tasty!!!
- Behrad EatsMay 30, 2013Get the biggest: the Original 5 Napkin Burger - 10 oz. fresh ground beef, gruyere cheese, caramelized onions & rosemary aioli on a soft white roll. Don't forget to add bacon. Medium rare as always!
KarenMarch 26, 2017Great food + excellent service = fun times. They really accommodated my party of 8 and were so attentive. The buffalo chicken burger was very good; couple it with sweet potato fries.
Jennifer GallardoMay 14, 2016Everything here is pretty good. Nothing on the menu I crave but a good option when the trendier spots are booked - have never had to wait long for a table despite it always being pretty busy.
Burgers are always amazing as well as the shakes. Outstanding veggie burger! For sushi, get the California Rainbow Roll. Always get a side of sweet potato fries.
What's Good HereAugust 12, 2014Appropriately named, you will go through many, many napkins trying to eat these juicy burgers. Order the Original or Bacon Cheddar. Consistently one of the better burgers in NYC.
Jerlissa PaulinoMarch 29, 2016The burgers are huge and the cheddar tots; crispy outside and super soft inside. I had the BBLT & Avocado Ranch burger. Love it!
New York HabitatSeptember 30, 2011There are three locations, each of which have a great atmosphere. Get the original burger which comes with carmelized onions and gruyere cheese and a side of the savory tuscan fries.
Guillaume RagerApril 4, 2014The burgers are just great, the drafted american beer are very interesting (for a czech beer lover). The cheese cake is warmly recommended
lee humphreysFebruary 2, 2011Best burgers in New York. Great variety of options, the onion rings are always a favorite and the Tuna Burger is my favourite.for more great places to eat and drink visit locationary.... Read more
Scott KleinbergDecember 30, 2016Good burger and shakes. Very long wait to get in so consider making a reservation first.
Francs VillarMarch 16, 2013Came wth my family to celebrate my brothers birthday and of course cause we are black they sat us in the back by the bathroom smh and the white people that jst gt here wth no reservations gt the booth
Magnolia YSeptember 19, 2010Got the Burger for 2 & regular fries with my honey. It was our first time & we loved it!!! We then took a walk to our favorite dessert place on 83rd, Cafe Lalo, for some tiramisu. Yummy night!
- LayneFebruary 8, 2013Great Avocado Ranch burger. Great flavour, bun held up well to the juices. Fries are passable, cheesy tots are a must!
AceSeptember 4, 2010Take a look up when seated and marvel at the MEAT hooks. Then treat yourself to either the Original 5N burger or the Bacon Cheddar burger and pair it with the Tuscan fries. Be warned-THE MEAT IS HUGE!
MelissaDecember 2, 2010After reading all the tips and recommendations, my father got the original 5n burger and my brother and i shared the burger for 2. The toppings were good and our 2 sides were the Tuscan fries which we
Great food! Have had burgers, tuna burger, fish & chips, and lobster roll. All good! Another venue that hasn't claimed ownership on Foursquare. Places with employees as mayors take the fun out of it.
Phynjuar PenwahJuly 15, 2012I cant live without these guys they ALWAYS serve me late night after work type thing, The MATZO-BALL soup is Everything and they KNOW how to make a YUM drink!
Skip the traditional burgers... the veggie burger w/ 5N sauce and the buffalo chicken sandwich are amazing!
Dayana BJanuary 6, 2015The original is amazing. Huge-- I ate it without the bun. Perfectly cooked at med rare.
CamilleNovember 11, 2014Love the classic 5 Napkin Burger and my boyfriend says it's the best veggie burger he's ever had!!
Teresa MarteApril 7, 2013Mushroom Blue Cheese Burger w/ sweet potato fries are my go to. Just tried the salted caramel shake....YUM!- Steve LeVineMarch 24, 2012Try the Original 5 Napkin Burger W/ Tuscan Fries - Perfect burger. The rosemary aioli did double duty- burger and the fries! (Fries need to be crisper, though.)
Jessica StarkSeptember 25, 2012Burgers are slightly more expensive than they should be in my opinion, but they are delicious! And it's NYC so price is almost a non-issue when deciding to dine out...- What's Good HereAugust 12, 2014Vegetarians are welcome, too. Order the Veggie, an original recipe made with their 5N sauce.
Great burger, inside out is my FAVORITE <3 drinks r good too!
Kai YenJanuary 31, 2015Five Napkin burger is the best. Get a side of the rosemary aioli for the fries!
Excellent burgers. The original is mouth watering and the Bacon Burger is nicely balanced.
Kirk CheyfitzFebruary 7, 2010Just opened in spot vacated by legendary Ollie's, Chinese joint. Crowds are gathering. Fun place. Burgers aren't the best, but they;re good and the onion rings, french fries are super. Love the sushi.
Rachel GruberJune 28, 2013Not the best burger in NY but pretty good. Get the avocado ranch or 5 napkin burger- skip the onion rings. Always go with fries.
AleOctober 21, 2018The 5 Napkins burger is very nice, however this time we ordered three, and the buns were burnt!!!
Matt RossJune 24, 2013Not to be confused with Five Guys, this has great beer and better burgers at a bigger price. Well worth it!- Phynjuar PenwahMay 16, 2013My Absolute Fave Summer Winter Spring and Fall the Mahi Tacos Ruby Red Martini Is the Penwah Staple!
Renato BellatoNovember 27, 2014The lamb kofta burger is great with one of the ales but they don't offer the tuscan fries anymore.
Gisella RiveraNovember 16, 2013Get there just by 12 and you'll catch a great table!! Oh!! And get the breakfast burger!!!
Anastasia 🌺August 21, 2014Great food, great atmosphere! I tried their chicken salad which was pretty good.
Happy hour at the bar - $3 sliders, $6 beer, $7 wine!
- Kirk CheyfitzApril 10, 2010Watch out for crowds. The place is jammed with people from all over and there's usually a wait for a table. Reservations are limited to 30% of the house. So if you're tight for time, try French Roast.
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5 Napkin Burger is a premium, full-service burger restaurant with a full craft beer & cocktail bar.
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Wed, Sun
- Noon–9:00 PM
- Thu–Sat
- Noon–10:00 PM
(212) 333-4488
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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