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15 Epic New York Burgers to Eat Before You Die
Minetta Tavern is one of 15 Epic New York Burgers to Eat Before You Die.

1. Minetta Tavern

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

ThrillistThrillist: Try the Pat La Frieda Black Label burger, known for its 70/30 meat-to-fat ratio -- pleasingly symmetrical to your own 30% muscle, 70% big boned. Read more.

Shake Shack is one of 15 Epic New York Burgers to Eat Before You Die.

2. Shake Shack

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

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Shack Burger

The Spotted Pig is one of 15 Epic New York Burgers to Eat Before You Die.

3. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews
db Bistro Moderne is one of 15 Epic New York Burgers to Eat Before You Die.

4. db Bistro Moderne

7.5
55 W 44th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 93 tips and reviews

BLOUIN ARTINFOBLOUIN ARTINFO: Famous for its DB Burger (which includes a helping of foie gras), this French bistro features large photographs of flowers by Christopher Beane, hand-picked by chef Daniel Boulud. Read more.

5. Veselka

8.9
144 2nd Ave (at E 9th St), New York, NY
Ukrainian Restaurant · East Village · 649 tips and reviews

Tim M.Tim Mosback: The best every day restaurant burger in New York City. The bun is a light, fluffy seeded roll from Amy's, and the patty is made from lean, ground chuck that's delivered fresh six days a week.

Burger Joint is one of 15 Epic New York Burgers to Eat Before You Die.

6. Burger Joint

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

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Tony claims it is your patriotic duty to order a burger medium rare. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

Peter Luger Steak House is one of 15 Epic New York Burgers to Eat Before You Die.

7. Peter Luger Steak House

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

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Go on Saturday afternoon and try the burger. It’s only $8 and it’s the freshest, tastiest burger.

J.G. Melon is one of 15 Epic New York Burgers to Eat Before You Die.

8. J.G. Melon

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

EaterEater: Pubs don't come more oldschool, and some peg Mellon's burger as the best in the city. It's not, but along with Mellon's crispy waffle-cut fries and cold beer, it is a damn good show. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

B&B Winepub is one of 15 Epic New York Burgers to Eat Before You Die.

9. B&B Winepub

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

nymagnymag: The Bash burger here is a must-try, says Adam Platt. (Bacon jam!) Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

10. Gramercy Tavern

9.4
42 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 446 tips and reviews

Tim M.Tim Mosback: This secret, off-the-menu burger is only served at lunch, to 20 customers a day.

Diner is one of 15 Epic New York Burgers to Eat Before You Die.

11. Diner

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

Mike B.Mike Bodge: The best burger in the city, and the best brunch in the neighborhood. There really isn't a menu, so just sit down and let them tell you what's in store that day.

The Dutch is one of 15 Epic New York Burgers to Eat Before You Die.

12. The Dutch

8.6
131 Sullivan St (at Prince St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · SoHo · 458 tips and reviews

13. Roberta's Pizza

9.3
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews

Tim M.Tim Mosback: The burger is the sleeper hit of the Roberta's lunch menu. The patty is made of dry-aged beef trimmings supplied daily by Pat LaFrieda.

14. Telepan

72 W 69th St (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 86 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: For a fancy burger, with excellent fries and onion rings. Brunch is delicious with the menu including a dressed-up patty melt. Great for a special occasion, but doesn't have to cost a fortune. Read more.

The Commodore is one of 15 Epic New York Burgers to Eat Before You Die.

15. The Commodore

8.7
366 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 322 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This nautical dive has some of the city’s best bar food, including a knockout cheeseburger with mayo and sliced half-sour pickles tucked beneath an amply salted LaFrieda patty. Read more.