Whitmans
Burger Joint and American Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
The experts at Time Out New York and Village Voice recommend this place
"Juicy Lucy is amaze, but I keep it simple with their regular burger."(76 Tips)
"Order the Crack Kale (crispy kale yumminess) as a side."(22 Tips)
"High recommending the Juicy Lucy with Blue Cheese fries."(14 Tips)
"My personal favorites are the bacon egg and cheese, and the hound."(8 Tips)
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Eliza KNovember 8, 2013Damn, the Juicy Lucy is a good burger and a must-try for first-timers. Other must-tries are the kale chips (I have no idea what they do, but they are delicious!) and fried pickles (also top-notch).
deestivJuly 27, 2013Excellent burgers! The bacon egg & cheese burger is probably one of the best breakfast burgers I've ever had. Just remember to brig money - it's cash only.
AmateurConciergeAugust 7, 2015This little hole in the wall burger has great, juicy meat blends and toppings that'll satisfy any burger whim (except no Dijon mustard!! - for shame). Def get a side of crispy kale crack with ur burgy
Desi S.January 20, 2013Do this: Fried local pickles followed by the amaaazing Juicy Lucy followed by the chocolate chip cookies served with milk. They bake the cookies fresh when you order. Warm and gooey. Wow. I'm in love.
Eva VillarrealMay 26, 2016This place was amazing to stumble upon, after a long walk in east village, the burgers were really mouthwatering. Topping options make this place great. Enjoyed the sweet potato fries, atmosphere.
Josiah David ChapmanJune 1, 2015The sandwiches are amazing! Beautiful craft food in a cozy, agrarian city environment. The Juicy Lucy is a bit messy but marvelously tasty. Great service too.
Marco SousaApril 4, 2015So the winning formula is: Juicy Lucy + Sweet Fries + Kale Salad all with a Brooklyn Pilsner ! Great burger joint with cool character downstairs.
Bohdan HnatkovskyyMarch 8, 2019A legendary burger joint in East Village. Peanut butter and bacon (PB&B) is a kind of local special here. Try anything, you won’t regret.
Shiri LaraAugust 7, 2016Great little spot for a quality burger w/o all the unnecessary hype. Spicy burger was fantastic. Just enough to heat combined w cool avocado. Fried pickles are perfectly crisp. Crack kale subpar.- JwowFebruary 27, 2015For a phenomenal NYC burger, checkout Whitmans in the East Village. Try the Juicy Lucy for a mouth watering burger experience, filled with pimento cheese.
Crack kale and juicy Lucy burger. incredible. Better than Minetta Tavern. Very nice staff. Cozy seating area downstairs. Fresh baked, warm chocolate chip cookies and milk. Get coupons on googlemaps- Get the fried pickles. Then punch the guy next to you in the face. Then order 2 Juicy Lucys - give one to the dude who's face you punched in. It's delicious!
Bacon Egg and Cheese is unforgettable, one of the best simple burgers of the world for sure. Basic, straightforward, tasty.
- Eyal GantzJanuary 11, 2018Anything! The food, the service, the music. Simply amazing. High recommending the Juicy Lucy with Blue Cheese fries.
Lori LuoNovember 20, 2014All burgers are cooked to a solid medium-rare. For first timers: Order the Juicy Lucy, but beware the pocket of melted pimento cheese in the center of the patty.
ShahMarch 30, 2019Unbelievable food (spicy patty, fries, ice cream sandwich!), unbelievable service and the occasional Mikkeller. What a gem. Can’t wait to go back.
Elizabeth IrizJune 6, 2014Another vote for the Juicy Lucy. It is absolutely juicy & absolutely delicious! The crispy kale is a fun alternative to fries.
JeffreyOctober 4, 2013Cheesesteak - (also try Jucy Lucy burger) - this take on the classic has Pat LaFrieda chipped beef covered in melty cheese and caramelized onions, all on a proper,on a hoagie.
Damian BayonaApril 24, 2016The Juicy Lucy is near the top of the best NYC hamburger list. Get it medium rare. The cracked kale is a delicious alternative to fries and serves 2
Time Out New YorkJuly 29, 2011Here, gooey pimento cheese gives a Southern twang to the Minneapolis-style Juicy Lucy—a burger variant cooked with cheese inside the patty rather than on top. It's a burger worth fantasizing about. Read more
Ryan CampbellMarch 27, 2018Some of the best burgers in NYC. The flavor of the meat is outstanding. Only negative is the burgers are a bit on the small side.
Hannah LaHoodMarch 28, 2015The pb&b is so good. Who knew peanut butter and bacon on a burger could taste like heaven?! The juicy lucy is also a classic.
SJuly 28, 2013Two words: juicy Lucy. Perfectly springy patties, amazing crispy fries, cute decor AND they play ABBA and the Cure!!
Jens JohanssonOctober 15, 2015By far the best burger in NY! Try the Upstate Burger or Juicy Lucy or why not both 😉
ben mAugust 20, 2014My first Juicy Lucy. Been chasing the feeling of that first one but can't find it anywhere else. I always come back for my fix. Make sure you have napkins.
Ben MackeyMay 23, 2015The Juicy Lucy literally explodes in your mouth. A patty with a filling get of cheese that oozes it after the first bite!
Vegetarians: Get the pickle chips to start and the succotash made rite for your main. Save the dipping sauce from the pickle chips and put it on your sandwich. Mmmmmm.
Raphael LangenscheidtAugust 7, 2015One of the best burgers I've had. So good I had to have two the first time I had it. Few seats but worth the wait.
Katherine DAugust 1, 2011Best fried pickles I've ever had. Kale crisps are perfectly and deliciously oily and the juicy Lucy is the bomb. One of the best burgers and overall meals I've had in a long time.
Serious EatsMarch 31, 2013Great burgers: get the Juicy Lucy, made with hearty LaFrieda short rib with a molten interior of pimento cheese.
John GallagherAugust 9, 2014Spicy burger is awesome, as are the Brussel sprouts if they are available. Sit back, enjoy the wait. Your delicious food is coming.- Nate BeattyNovember 3, 2015Truly exceptional burgers and they have a front lawn and love bacon as much as I do. This is an excellent establishment
- Josiah David ChapmanJune 1, 2015The sandwiches are amazing. The Juicy Lucy is a bit messy but marvelously tasty. The blue cheese fries are also fantastic.
Craft burger spit- but I opt for the Philly Cheesesteak, crack kale and blue cheese fries.
- DoubleDeuceJune 23, 2017I love the patty melt here. But I would happily eat any burger. There's lots of extra space downstairs too!
Emily WilsonAugust 22, 2015If you're not in the mood for red meat, Whitman's does a solid turkey burger. And obviously don't forget an order of crack kale.- Eric WagnerJune 7, 2011The kale chips here are awesome. Then again, kale chips never disappoint. The fried pickles--best I've had. They are sliced and fried to create the perfect blend of juicy and crunchy.
All the burgers are good - more importantly, do NOT skip on the crack kale and fried pickles.
Justin BretonFebruary 8, 2015One of the best burgers in the East Village! Try the blue cheese fries.
Paul SiekaApril 12, 2015Peanut butter bacon burger is sweet savory perfection. Also grab the buttery corn & make sure you sit downstairs.
Burger BedlamJanuary 29, 2011Try the Juicy Lucy before anything else! The Bacon & Egg Burger is also tasty! Chicken soup (with a slightly spicy broth from Jalapenos) and warm salty chocolate chip cookies are ridiculous as well.
David SchorrMarch 16, 2016Really really really good burgers. This is now my top burger joint in downtown Manhattan.
JoshMarch 31, 2013As if this place isn't perfect enough, check out the wallpaper with Rooster and Hen copulating in various positions to add that finer detail to your dining experience.
Fantastic burgers. The PB&B is insane. The Juicy Lucy is just as good as the ones in Minneapolis
Stephanie RivkinFebruary 1, 2015Great for medium sized groups and birthday dinners. The kale is incredible, and the burgers are delicious.
Village VoiceSeptember 12, 2013You have to order the PB & B Burger, which stands for peanut butter and bacon. It is a mouth-watering combination!
The Jucy Lucy absolutely surpasses the hype. Incredible crust, great flavor, pink center, cheese. And I love any restaurant with house wine.
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Whitmans Restaurant serves burgers and seasonal fare with a focus on fresh, local ingredients. Opened by native New Yorkers, the concept was born by friends whose vision was to provide the neighborhood with delicious comfort food in a cozy, intimate setting...
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- Mon–Tue
- 5:00 PM–9:30 PM
- Wed–Thu
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 2:00 PM–10:30 PM
- Sat
- Noon–10:30 PM
- Sun
- Noon–9:00 PM
(917) 261-2858
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