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My Favorite NYC Burgers
Dorrian's Red Hand is one of My Favorite NYC Burgers.

1. Dorrian's Red Hand

6.3
1616 2nd Ave (at E 84th St), New York, NY
Bar · Yorkville · 71 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Cheeseboro: Ragin' Cajun Burger! Can't do any better than that...!

Joy Burger Bar is one of My Favorite NYC Burgers.

2. Joy Burger Bar

8.1
1567 Lexington Ave (at E 100th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Harlem · 88 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Cheeseboro: Yes, It's true.... My absolute favorite burger in all of NYC...! =)

J.G. Melon is one of My Favorite NYC Burgers.

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

Food NetworkFood Network: Grill master, Bobby Flay, thinks the best burger can be found at JG Melon in New York, NY on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.

Five Guys is one of My Favorite NYC Burgers.

4. Five Guys

496 Laguardia Pl (at Houston St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Greenwich Village · 76 tips and reviews

Robert R.Robert Rowe: ...enjoy a great Cheeseburger with Fries. Create your very own Burger with any of their 15 free toppings! Fast Food at its finest... Read more.

Burger Joint is one of My Favorite NYC Burgers.

5. Burger Joint

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

Kerry C.Kerry Cheeseboro: Simple, messy, and near perfect burger!

5 Napkin Burger is one of My Favorite NYC Burgers.

6. 5 Napkin Burger

6.8
2315 Broadway, New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper West Side · 168 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Cheeseboro: Comte cheese and caramelized onions make for a perfect burger topping!

7. Bill's Bar & Burger

22 9th Ave (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Meatpacking District · 234 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Come here for a mouthwatering deal on burgers. Order The Classic – 5oz of fresh ground beef for $6.50. Add a side of disco fries ($4.50). Read more.

Black Iron Burger is one of My Favorite NYC Burgers.

8. Black Iron Burger

540 E 5th St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Alphabet City · 134 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Try the double patty/horseradish/cheddar/onions meatstrosity called the Iron Horse -- but don't make a habit of it, or you'll never be able to shake your caboose. Read more.

9. Burger One

7.3
1150 Lexington Ave (btwn 79th & 80th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 21 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Cheeseboro: Surprise of a little hole-in-the-wall coffee shop and grill, but the burger is damn impressive!

Corner Bistro is one of My Favorite NYC Burgers.

10. Corner Bistro

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

emily g.emily gannett: Order a Bistro Burger & a McSorley's Ale. To avoid the massive queue, go during the day. Or find a seat at the bar. Say hi to Tommy White behind the bar.

The Spotted Pig is one of My Favorite NYC Burgers.

11. The Spotted Pig

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

Kerry C.Kerry Cheeseboro: Deviled eggs, chopped liver toast, and Roquefort burger with shoestring fries make for a near perfect lunch!

12. Shake Shack

8.3
152 E 86th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 377 tips and reviews

Creighton D.Creighton DeSimone: Double Shack Burger, fries an a black and white shake. You can't go wrong.

White Castle is one of My Favorite NYC Burgers.

13. White Castle

6.5
351 E 103rd St (btwn 1st Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Fast Food Restaurant · East Harlem · 18 tips and reviews

Meg S.Meg Siroti: A little slow but it's worth the wait if it's what you crave! :-) The onion rings with the special dipping sauce are amazing!

Minetta Tavern is one of My Favorite NYC Burgers.

14. Minetta Tavern

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

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Pricey hamburgers are usually all style and no substance, but it's difficult to have any beef with the $26 Black Label burger made with prime dry-aged cuts at this hot spot.