50 Best Burger Restaurants near Garfield

“I ate a really good hamburger here for the price of a fast food hamburger. Please support local small businesses. This is a cash-only place with an ATM available.“

“los burger, el ambiente“

“We visited this spot specifically for the pastrami, and it did not disappoint. It has a milder flavor compared to Katz's, which I actually prefer since it allowed me to finish the whole sandwich in one go. Katz's meat is so intensely flavorful that I usually need to take a break and cleanse my palate before I can finish later. This place is a fantastic alternative if you're in Jersey. The prices are reasonable, and the 8 oz option is perfect for satisfying your craving without breaking the bank. The Knish and macaroni salad were delicious as well. They give you delicious pickles. We’ll definitely be returning often. Update January 2026. Stopped by for some pastrami sandwiches. They are still delicious and worth every penny. Hot dog special this week, $2.00. They were flavorful with an awesome snap.“

“good food .... great price“

“A lot of people think seen one Applebees you seen them all. THAT'S NOT TRUE. We stopped in today to celebrate our daughter's student of the month award from school and had a very pleasant experience from the moment we walk in to the moment we left. Firstly, we were greeted by Jerry at the host desk who was very pleasant, and smiled at us the moment we entered. We were seated right away and had a lovely lady Britney identified herself as our waitress. This Applebees was very clean, comfortable and quiet which was nice. A good value add is they have a kiosk on the table with games on it food kids to play while you wait for drinks, apps and food but be aware, these games costs 3 dollars each which will be charged to your final bill. In my opinion a few games for the kids are worth it. You can play virtual/ interactive checkers, basketball, tic tac toe and miniature golf. We ordered Applebees' legendary Long Island Ice Tea and a Bahama Mama to start with fresh mozzerella sticks. These babies are piping hot and the cheese is stringy. For main entree i had the full rack of ribs (Asian Glaze sauce) with French fries and 5 cheese bacon mac and cheese (i know i know but it called out to me). Let me tell you im a Pitmaster by trade and these ribs were ON POINT (see photos). Im talking falling off the bone, sauce perfectly caramelized onto the meat, smoke ring on the inside and beautiful char on the ends. The Mac and cheese was creamy and bacon bits still crunchy, Lawd Jesus. The wife had the shrimp Alfredo pasta with fresh garlic bread it looked so good it could have been mistaken from a dish out of Little Italy Mulberry Street herself i tell you. The baby had mac and cheese and French fries which she loved with some ketchup. DESSERT.......oh my goodness. The wife had the Triple Chocolate Meltdown which lived up to its name (see photos), warm chocolate cake even even richer warm chocolate syrup served with vanilla bean ice cream (a house favorite). I couldn't resist the Sizzlin Caramel Appple Pie (served in a small Dutch oven pan see photos) with warm caramel glaze and vanilla bean ice cream. The little one enjoyed her complimentary ice cream Sunday for being the Student of the Month in her class. As we were officially in a food coma at this point we got to the car and realized we left our daughter's little bag inside the booth. As I turned over my shoulder to head back in, JERRY came out to the car with not only her bag but also her toys we left to (smh) still with a smile. Thank you so much Jerry appreciate you going the extra mile, it left a lasting impression on us all. This is the BEST Applebees we've seen in a long looooooong time im talking overall and unparalleled service food presentation and atmosphere, it felt like more than a neighborhood bar and grille...it felt like a very upscale sports bar, thanks to the hardworking men (especially Jerry) and women (like Britney) who make that feeling possible. We shall return.“

“They’ve been doing so much better recently, although things can happen during their busiest periods they’re definitely working hard to improve everyday which is always their strongest goal….been eating here for over 9 yrs now with ups & downs, disappointments & satisfactions I can honestly say these past few months I seen a lot more better in more ways than one. I just love this McDonalds, the staff here is phenomenal…thanx guys 🥰“

“Great burger , Enjoyed true atmosphere right in the heart of the theatre district - 💯“

“Everything was incredible. Best burger, great service!“

“awesome fresh and flavorful food with fast and friendly service.“

“Stayed in NYC Hell’s Kitchen for 6 months for work and tried many different burger joint and this is by far the best i have had during my stay. The juiciest tastiest smash patties, best buns, incredible sauce. Friendly staff and atmosphere! Thank you Cubby’s!“

“its straight up 🔥. best burger and fries I've had in years“

“Great food, good service, good vibe!“

“The girl who served us… She needs to smile more. Her whole face brightens when she does.“

“If you are celiac and want a good burger in NYC, this is the place for you. Food here is amazing. We came here twice during our visit, takeout the first time, and ate at the restaurant the second.
I would suggest you to eat here, quality is high and hot food is always better, but this place is so good that even when it's cold at home is worth it. Very good burger, amazing popcorn chicken, sweet potato fries are a gem.“

“I live in basically the middle of nowhere. Most food I eat is relegated to home cooking or traveling several towns over if I ever want to eat out. I'm visiting the city for a weekend. Oh my god I didn't know we were at this level. Genuinely some of the greatest plant meat food I've ever had. It's honestly a crime against humanity I have to go back and live in a place where this doesn't exist. Updated from previous review on 2026-03-01“

“My wife and I visited Handcraft Burgers and Brews for my birthday this past weekend. As soon as my wife opened the menu she knew that I was going to have to try the burger of the month which was a peanut butter and grape jelly topped hamburger with jalapenos, bacon and cheese. Admittedly I have never had peanut butter and jelly on a burger before but I figured I would try something new and see what all of the hype was about. Turns out, I loved it! Every bite was so flavorful and completely made my birthday lunch a worthwhile venture! We also tried the tater tots, because who doesn't love a good tater tot. We could have chosen from multiple dipping sauces but we decided to go with the garlic aioli and I am glad we did. I dipped each of my tater tots in the sauce and there was plenty for both of us to share. We were helped by Vanessa at the restaurant and she was very accommodating when I was having trouble using a coupon that I had for my birthday. All in all this was a wonderful choice for my birthday lunch and when we are in the area again I would definitely stop by and perhaps try the latest burger of the month along with some tater tots and garlic aioli dipping sauce of course!“

“I had a great burger and fries for lunch here today, and Maria was a wonderful server! Highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back the next time I come to the city to see a show.“

“We visited this restaurant and ordered a cheeseburger with fries and a drink, along with the chicken sliders. The food tasted average, but the fries were good. The restaurant serves halal meals and is conveniently located near Times Square. The price of the meal was around $12“

“Best service and affordable Price!“

“Polecamy dla nas niesamowite przeżycie i wyprawa do NYC .Jedzenie Pyszne, bardzo duże porcję w eleganckim wydaniu .Polecam każdemu kto będzie w NYC aby odwodzić to miejsce 🥰“

“Is a nice environment an good food“

“Great burger, not too big and crinkle cut fries. Perfect.“

“Me encantan las hamburguesas y el servicio es rápido y excelente“

“Great service and good. We will be visiting this place again ! They should franchise in Australia! 😜“

“Mashed Burgers is a must for smash burger fans. The burgers are thin, crispy around the edges, and packed with flavor, with that perfect griddle sear that makes smash burgers so good. Simple menu, well-executed food, and consistently satisfying. If you’re craving a no-nonsense burger done right, this is the spot 🍔🔥“

“Great french fries and great chicken sandwich and your burgers are good too and your sauce great job Matt a good job on your cookies“

“Was in the area and decided to try this place out. So happy we did, it was aaaamazing!!! Great variety menu, we had the jojo burger and the mushroom burger with an order of fries. Everything was super hot and fresh and delicious. It was super clean and I believe the man there was JoJo himself, he was extremely attentive, friendly and even brought our food over to us. Will definitely be coming back to this place. Wish I lived closer lol“

“Some of the best burgers and staff. Delicious fries. What a great environment inside. My family highly suggests bun buddies“

“Amazing food and especially amazing service. Perfect spot for a late night get-together with friends to grab a very enjoyable bite. If you’re lucky, you’ll get yourself caught up in an honest, heart to heart conversation with some of the nicest workers you’ll meet.“

“Great food n environment rocks“

“Decided to stop in after a tour visit to Montclair University and receiving a gift card for Christmas. Everything was delicious. We ordered brisket fries,cheese fries, smash patty melt, Montclair Blue Burger, build your own burger and 3 shakes. Everything was amazing including the burger buns (fluffy and airy). I wish they were closer to us, Old Bridge could definitely use a really good burger place.“

“"Corner Bistro isn't just a bar; it’s the West Village’s North Star. A true Manhattan icon, it remains a masterclass in the art of never changing while the rest of the city chases trends. Between the legendary Bistro Burger and the cold McSorley’s, it’s the soulful, juicy heartbeat of the community. It’s history on a paper plate—unpretentious, timeless, and exactly what New York is supposed to feel like." Next Step: "Would you like to see the current menu or check for peak wait times?"“

“So I just had iftaar with their tikka paratha roll that I had got last Sunday evening. It just tasted so good even though I ate it cold straight from the fridge. 😊 It didn't taste as good when I had ordered it on site. Then, without me even asking for anything, they remade it and gave it to me to take it home with me even though I had told them I was full. 😊😊 The largest portions I have ever seen anywhere, good food, clean, best interior and decor, excellent service. I have yet to see a BETTER or even equally nice place in NYC. 🤍 Jo baat hay. Food makes/breaks the mood.“

“Las hamburguesas 👍🏼 estaban riquísimos y las papas con tocino“

“Elk burger was delicious! Fries and onion rings were also great! Had takeaway and a couple of cocktails prior to food arriving which were also really good! Served by Javier G from Chile.. He was great and so were all the other staff too! Really good atmosphere and would definitely go back!“

“Great food n environment rocks“

“I really enjoyed this place. It has some retro charm. It even had a Photos booth and the food was good. The desserts were amazing. Largest milkshake I’ve ever seen in person and the staff was really nice and friendly and Alfredo the manager was really good guy.“

“Not sure why negative comments , I have been coming here for a couple weeks now and the food is amazing and fresh they even make the buns fresh. My favorite is the grilled chicken sandwich. The staff is also very nice“

“Great food and bartenders!“

“nice service,,🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😍💪💪🤳🤳🤳🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🤝“

“Great food and friendly service!“

“Great food n environment rocks“

“the best shakes (tried a few) I have ever had. thick enough but drinkable from the beginning.“

“Love outdoor dining and of course their veggie and vegan burgers. And of course sweet potato fries 💜“

“Went here for dinner as I have walked passed it a ton of times and I was hoping it would be good. I got the Fat Darrell and it was incredible. Definitely coming back here AND they’re open until 3am on the weekend so I will definitely be getting this when I’m hammered walking home.“

“The burgers and fries were great! Eric made us feel.welcome and was very personable. We will make this a stop every time we are in the city.“

“Best burger in NYC. No bells, no whistles. Just a mouth-watering, flavor-bombing burger. Everything about it is top notch. Tastes the way burgers in commercials look. I have to look up the website every time I'm here because it's crazy that a kosher burger tastes this good.
Excellent service, very small space, out of this world burgers.“

“Popped in after our son’s soccer game. All our meals were fresh and exactly how we wanted! The food was delicious and prices were spot on. Thank you, Paul. We will absolutely be back.“

“Always see their sign driving up 17, finally decided to stop in for lunch and I am HOOKED. Jaffar is a super sweet guy, very helpful in explaining the menu, and the flavor is out of this world. Best burger I've had in a long time! Gourmet burger at a reasonable price“