Best Burgers in New York, New York, United States — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

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Rank 1.
Burger Village
hamburger · burgers · New York
NYT 100
NYT-approved burgers with actual range—vegan options, cocktails, salads. they're not just flipping patties.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 22:00G4.6T3.9Y4.0MS
Google4.6(1.7k)Yelp4.0(28)Tripadvisor3.9(44)
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Rank 2.
7th Street Burger Financial District
hamburger · burgers · New York
dollar-tier burger that doesn't taste like a dollar. consistent 4+ across all platforms means it's legit.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Cheap but Cheerful
5 min · $ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 03:00G4.5T4.3Y4.3MS
Google4.5(797)Yelp4.3(144)Tripadvisor4.3(65)
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Rank 3.
Lil Chef Mama
thai · brunch · New York
thai + brunch combo that actually works. 4.5 on yelp and google in agreement is rare.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.5TY4.5MS
Google4.5(563)Yelp4.5(213)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Carragher's
gastropub · sports-bar · 17 John St
gastropub that doesn't phone it in. solid food, actual bar program, not just wings and beer.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 04:00G4.4T4.3Y4.0MS
Google4.4(2.2k)Yelp4.0(309)Tripadvisor4.3(572)
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Rank 5.
ZAZA
american · brunch · New York
brunch diner with 4.5 on tripadvisor—tourists and locals agree. burgers and breakfast done right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
10 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 07:00 — 14:55G4.5T4.5Y4.2MS
Google4.5(1.7k)Yelp4.2(181)Tripadvisor4.5(17)
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Rank 6.
Squire's Diner
diner · vegetarian · New York
vegetarian-friendly diner that doesn't feel like a compromise. cheap, consistent.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
6 min · $ · Open nowToday · 07:00 — 19:45G4.4T4.3Y3.7MS
Google4.4(1.1k)Yelp3.7(241)Tripadvisor4.3(130)
Warningyelp's 3.7 vs google's 4.4 suggests inconsistency—hit or miss depending on day.
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Rank 7.
O'Hara's Restaurant and Pub
american · bar · New York
solid pub with actual food chops, not just a bar that serves.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 00:00G4.6T4.4Y3.6MS
Google4.6(5.8k)Yelp3.6(369)Tripadvisor4.4(1.6k)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
Warninggoogle loves it, yelp doesn't. ratings gap suggests tourists vs locals disagree.
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Rank 8.
Shake Shack Fulton Transit CTR - Manhattan
hamburger · burgers · Space LL2010 #2010
solid hamburger option without obvious red flags.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Middling
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 01:00G4.2T4.0Y3.1MS
Google4.2(5.1k)Yelp3.1(375)Tripadvisor4.0(196)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
Warningit's shake shack in a transit hub. you know what you're getting—nothing special.
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Rank 9.
Burger King
fast-food · New York
solid fast-food option without obvious red flags.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Middling
7 min · $ · Open nowToday · 07:30 — 22:30G4.2T3.2Y4.1MS
Google4.2(4.6k)Yelp4.1(431)Tripadvisor3.2(26)
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
Warningit's burger king. skip it unless you're desperate.
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Rank 10.
The Best Of New York Food
deli · food-store · New York
solid deli option without obvious red flags.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Middling
9 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.1TY3.4MS
Google4.1(317)Yelp3.4(129)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
Warninga food store, not a restaurant. yelp's 3.4 says the deli counter isn't worth the trip.
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Best Burgers in New York, New York, United States — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Burger Village
hamburger · burgers · New York
NYT 100
NYT-approved burgers with actual range—vegan options, cocktails, salads. they're not just flipping patties.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 22:00G4.6T3.9Y4.0MS
Google4.6(1.7k)Yelp4.0(28)Tripadvisor3.9(44)
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Rank 2.
7th Street Burger Financial District
hamburger · burgers · New York
dollar-tier burger that doesn't taste like a dollar. consistent 4+ across all platforms means it's legit.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Cheap but Cheerful
5 min · $ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 03:00G4.5T4.3Y4.3MS
Google4.5(797)Yelp4.3(144)Tripadvisor4.3(65)
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Rank 3.
Lil Chef Mama
thai · brunch · New York
thai + brunch combo that actually works. 4.5 on yelp and google in agreement is rare.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.5TY4.5MS
Google4.5(563)Yelp4.5(213)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Carragher's
gastropub · sports-bar · 17 John St
gastropub that doesn't phone it in. solid food, actual bar program, not just wings and beer.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 04:00G4.4T4.3Y4.0MS
Google4.4(2.2k)Yelp4.0(309)Tripadvisor4.3(572)
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Rank 5.
ZAZA
american · brunch · New York
brunch diner with 4.5 on tripadvisor—tourists and locals agree. burgers and breakfast done right.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
10 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 07:00 — 14:55G4.5T4.5Y4.2MS
Google4.5(1.7k)Yelp4.2(181)Tripadvisor4.5(17)
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Rank 6.
Squire's Diner
diner · vegetarian · New York
vegetarian-friendly diner that doesn't feel like a compromise. cheap, consistent.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
6 min · $ · Open nowToday · 07:00 — 19:45G4.4T4.3Y3.7MS
Google4.4(1.1k)Yelp3.7(241)Tripadvisor4.3(130)
Warningyelp's 3.7 vs google's 4.4 suggests inconsistency—hit or miss depending on day.
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Rank 7.
O'Hara's Restaurant and Pub
american · bar · New York
solid pub with actual food chops, not just a bar that serves.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 00:00G4.6T4.4Y3.6MS
Google4.6(5.8k)Yelp3.6(369)Tripadvisor4.4(1.6k)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
Warninggoogle loves it, yelp doesn't. ratings gap suggests tourists vs locals disagree.
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Rank 8.
Shake Shack Fulton Transit CTR - Manhattan
hamburger · burgers · Space LL2010 #2010
solid hamburger option without obvious red flags.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Middling
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 01:00G4.2T4.0Y3.1MS
Google4.2(5.1k)Yelp3.1(375)Tripadvisor4.0(196)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
Warningit's shake shack in a transit hub. you know what you're getting—nothing special.
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Rank 9.
Burger King
fast-food · New York
solid fast-food option without obvious red flags.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Middling
7 min · $ · Open nowToday · 07:30 — 22:30G4.2T3.2Y4.1MS
Google4.2(4.6k)Yelp4.1(431)Tripadvisor3.2(26)
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
Warningit's burger king. skip it unless you're desperate.
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Rank 10.
The Best Of New York Food
deli · food-store · New York
solid deli option without obvious red flags.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Middling
9 min · $$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.1TY3.4MS
Google4.1(317)Yelp3.4(129)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
Warninga food store, not a restaurant. yelp's 3.4 says the deli counter isn't worth the trip.
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Best Burgers in New York, New York, United States — Harry's ten

Burger Village

7th Street Burger Financial District

Lil Chef Mama

Carragher's

ZAZA

Squire's Diner

O'Hara's Restaurant and Pub

Shake Shack Fulton Transit CTR - Manhattan

Burger King

The Best Of New York Food

Best Burgers in New York, New York, United States — Harry's ten

Burger Village

7th Street Burger Financial District

Lil Chef Mama

Carragher's

ZAZA

Squire's Diner

O'Hara's Restaurant and Pub

Shake Shack Fulton Transit CTR - Manhattan

Burger King

The Best Of New York Food