J.G. Melon
Burger Joint, Bar, and American Restaurant$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Bon Appetit Magazine and Eater
"Besides the obvious tip of "best burger in NYC", get a Bloody Bull."(18 Tips)
"Bacon Cheeseburger, Cottage Fries, and Chili was amazing!"(36 Tips)
"Bloody bull, beer and a burger is the way to go."(9 Tips)
"Bacon cheeseburger, cottage fried & cheesecake!!"(38 Tips)
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Tash ConcepcionAugust 17, 2014Unimpressed with the cottage fried potatoes but the burger was decent. However it's rather crowded. And the burger isn't worth the wait. Go elsewhere.
Michelle AlexanderJune 17, 2015The burgers live up to the hype but the cottage fries are nothing special, bordering on bland.
Kevin SkobacJuly 31, 2009eat the best burger on the upper east side; look for a seat at the bar to skip the huge line
Matt ShapiroFebruary 19, 2010
Tim GeisenheimerJuly 27, 2009There may be better burgers in NYC, but Melon's burger is classic and amazing. You will not be disappointed.
In addition to the best burger in NYC, have a cup of chili and a bloody mary. Fantastisch!
Madeleine RowanJune 13, 2012It would be a huge mistake to go to the UES without stopping for a burger here.
Mike LomskyJune 21, 2010got to J. G. Melon, get a burger, cottage fries, and a salad with blue cheese
Donna KooJuly 20, 2019Hostess extremely rude, and burger was cold and raw in the middle. Got sick after eating.
If you like preppy boys and burgers, this is your little piece of HEAVEN!
Bacon cheddar burger and cottage fries, supplemented by humorous watermelon art, at a table in the back for lunch.
Joanne ReinardOctober 18, 2016Even the burgers don't look as good as their reputation. Very disappointed. Horrible service and such a long wait! Just a mythical name, not food.
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A comfy atmosphere attracts a laid-back neighborhood crowd to this cash-only pub famed for burgers
Open until 3:59 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 11:30 AM–3:00 AM
- Thu–Sat
- 11:30 AM–3:59 AM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
(212) 744-0585
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.2
"Yummy juicy burgers with crispy, crunchy fries. Their concrete milkshake was the bomb too."
Elizabeth Lee - 8.3
"Awesome burger, but the bread could be thicker to support the weight of the burger! Service really good too!"
Laysa Durski - 8.3
"Delicious burger, grilled cheese with bacon and tomato is also good. Cash only."
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