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Whitmans

Whitmans

Burger Joint and American Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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    Suri R.
    "Juicy Lucy is amaze, but I keep it simple with their regular burger."(76 Tips)
    Nina Y.
    "Order the Crack Kale (crispy kale yumminess) as a side."(22 Tips)
    Eyal G.
    "High recommending the Juicy Lucy with Blue Cheese fries."(14 Tips)
    Zack S.
    "My personal favorites are the bacon egg and cheese, and the hound."(8 Tips)
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  • Densheart icon on user image
    DensDecember 17, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Best burger in East Village. There, I said it.
  • Eliza K.
    Eliza KNovember 8, 2013
    Damn, 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).
  • deestiv
    deestivJuly 27, 2013
    Excellent 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.
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeAugust 7, 2015
    This 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.
    Desi S.January 20, 2013
    Do 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 V.heart icon on user image
    Eva VillarrealMay 26, 2016
    This 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 C.heart icon on user image
    The 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.
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistJuly 22, 2013
    Whitmans has a super legit Juicy Lucy made with a short-rib blend, caramelized onion, spicy pickles, and an ooze-happy stuffing of pimento cheese. Read more
  • Marco S.heart icon on user image
    Marco SousaApril 4, 2015
    So the winning formula is: Juicy Lucy + Sweet Fries + Kale Salad all with a Brooklyn Pilsner ! Great burger joint with cool character downstairs.
  • Bohdan H.heart icon on user image
    Bohdan HnatkovskyyMarch 8, 2019
    A 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 L.heart icon on user image
    Shiri LaraAugust 7, 2016
    Great 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.
  • Jwow
    JwowFebruary 27, 2015
    For a phenomenal NYC burger, checkout Whitmans in the East Village. Try the Juicy Lucy for a mouth watering burger experience, filled with pimento cheese.
  • Joe D.
    Joe DonenfeldJuly 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    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
  • Marco G.heart icon on user image
    Marco GomesOctober 23, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Bacon Egg and Cheese is unforgettable, one of the best simple burgers of the world for sure. Basic, straightforward, tasty.
  • Densheart icon on user image
    DensApril 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    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!
  • Eyal G.heart icon on user image
    Eyal GantzJanuary 11, 2018
    Anything! The food, the service, the music. Simply amazing. High recommending the Juicy Lucy with Blue Cheese fries.
  • Lori L.
    Lori LuoNovember 20, 2014
    All 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.
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    ShahMarch 30, 2019
    Unbelievable food (spicy patty, fries, ice cream sandwich!), unbelievable service and the occasional Mikkeller. What a gem. Can’t wait to go back.
  • Elizabeth I.
    Elizabeth IrizJune 6, 2014
    Another vote for the Juicy Lucy. It is absolutely juicy & absolutely delicious! The crispy kale is a fun alternative to fries.
  • Damian B.heart icon on user image
    Damian BayonaApril 24, 2016
    The 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
  • Jeffrey
    JeffreyOctober 4, 2013
    Cheesesteak - (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.
  • Time Out New York
    Time Out New YorkJuly 29, 2011
    Here, 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 C.
    Ryan CampbellMarch 27, 2018
    Some 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 L.heart icon on user image
    Hannah LaHoodMarch 28, 2015
    The 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.
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    SJuly 28, 2013
    Two words: juicy Lucy. Perfectly springy patties, amazing crispy fries, cute decor AND they play ABBA and the Cure!!
  • Jens J.heart icon on user image
    Jens JohanssonOctober 15, 2015
    By far the best burger in NY! Try the Upstate Burger or Juicy Lucy or why not both 😉
  • ben m.heart icon on user image
    ben mAugust 20, 2014
    My 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.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMarch 31, 2013
    Great burgers: get the Juicy Lucy, made with hearty LaFrieda short rib with a molten interior of pimento cheese.
  • Ben M.heart icon on user image
    Ben MackeyMay 23, 2015
    The Juicy Lucy literally explodes in your mouth. A patty with a filling get of cheese that oozes it after the first bite!
  • Samantha M.
    Samantha MooreNovember 6, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    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.
  • Katherine D.
    Katherine DAugust 1, 2011
    Best 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.
  • Raphael L.heart icon on user image
    Raphael LangenscheidtAugust 7, 2015
    One 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.
  • John G.heart icon on user image
    John GallagherAugust 9, 2014
    Spicy burger is awesome, as are the Brussel sprouts if they are available. Sit back, enjoy the wait. Your delicious food is coming.
  • Nate B.heart icon on user image
    Nate BeattyNovember 3, 2015
    Truly exceptional burgers and they have a front lawn and love bacon as much as I do. This is an excellent establishment
  • Josiah David C.heart icon on user image
    The sandwiches are amazing. The Juicy Lucy is a bit messy but marvelously tasty. The blue cheese fries are also fantastic.
  • Ashley R.heart icon on user image
    Ashley RoseSeptember 11, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Craft burger spit- but I opt for the Philly Cheesesteak, crack kale and blue cheese fries.
  • DoubleDeuceheart icon on user image
    DoubleDeuceJune 23, 2017
    I love the patty melt here. But I would happily eat any burger. There's lots of extra space downstairs too!
  • Emily W.heart icon on user image
    Emily WilsonAugust 22, 2015
    If 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 W.
    Eric WagnerJune 7, 2011
    The 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.
  • Burger Bedlam
    Burger BedlamJanuary 29, 2011
    Try 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.
  • Michael D.heart icon on user image
    Michael DanahyNovember 5, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    All the burgers are good - more importantly, do NOT skip on the crack kale and fried pickles.
  • Justin B.heart icon on user image
    Justin BretonFebruary 8, 2015
    One of the best burgers in the East Village! Try the blue cheese fries.
  • Paul S.heart icon on user image
    Paul SiekaApril 12, 2015
    Peanut butter bacon burger is sweet savory perfection. Also grab the buttery corn & make sure you sit downstairs.
  • Rebecca M.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca MazzaDecember 14, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Fantastic burgers. The PB&B is insane. The Juicy Lucy is just as good as the ones in Minneapolis
  • Josh
    JoshMarch 31, 2013
    As 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.
  • David S.heart icon on user image
    David SchorrMarch 16, 2016
    Really really really good burgers. This is now my top burger joint in downtown Manhattan.
  • Stephanie R.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie RivkinFebruary 1, 2015
    Great for medium sized groups and birthday dinners. The kale is incredible, and the burgers are delicious.
  • Burgerspotting ..
    Burgerspotting .seNovember 11, 2014
    "The upstate burger" - Almost full pot: 9.5 out of 10. "Juicy Lucy burger" - Incredibly juicy meat with good flavor. Rating 9 out of 10
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceSeptember 12, 2013
    You have to order the PB & B Burger, which stands for peanut butter and bacon. It is a mouth-watering combination!
  • Emilie D.
    Emilie DishonghMarch 14, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    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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