Burger Restaurants near Manhattan

“short: delicious food, great prices, excellent service

money-saving tip: happy hour 2pm-5pm milkshakes $5

money-saving tip: the kiosk asks for a tip, which I think is ridiculous, make sure to press NO!

long: I first noticed this location back in November 2024. I never heard of the place, so I looked it up here on Maps and was pleasantly surprised by the reviews of the NJ locations. Then, in April, I walked by, and people were inside it. It looked like they were getting ready to open. I walked in to ask when it would open. The guy turned out to be Chaudhary, the owner. He seemed friendly. Three months later, July, I start hearing neighbors talking about how good the burgers are. I went and it was very busy with plenty of staff. I played it safe and ordered a classic single burger with pepper jack cheese and onions rings and a double veggie burger for a friend. I also got a brownie milkshake. The owner himself was serving the food to the customers. They bring it to the tables, too. I liked it. It wasn't greasy. The bread is soft. The burgers seem to not be seasoned, which I find interesting because I like it, even with no sauce. I think if the food is good, there's no need to drown it in ketchup or sauce, but a neighbor of mine did complain about it not having seasoned, so it's worth mentioning. Since then, I've been going nearly every single day, sometimes twice a day. They let you customize the food, which is great. I always substitute for pepper jack cheese, add A1 sauce to the burgers and cheesesteak, and add tomatoes to the cheesesteak. The milkshakes are a very big problem for me. I go every single day if I'm able to make it for happy hour and alternate between the brownie and red velvet. I've also had the cinnamon toast crunch and the oreo, but they just don't have the more fulfilling chewy texture of the brownie and red velvet. The cheese curds to me are like chunks of mozzarella cheese, a one and done for me. If I get sides, it's usually the onion rings or fries. The onion rings have a very satisfying light crisp. The wayback gold sauce is basically honey mustard. It's pretty good, and what I get with my sides. The best sandwich by far is the buffalo chicken sandwich. It's massive and delicious. The chicken is tender and probably had a personal trainer. I have to be pretty hungry to be able to finish that. The A1 burger is my favorite one. I ask for extra A1 sauce on the side to dip it. I really like the chicken bowl, but I sub ceasar instead of ranch, pepperjack cheese, no bacon. Ahmad is the friendly manager. Camron is the confident & friendly cook. He asks the customers for feedback on his cooking with a big smile on his face. As far as the breakfast, I've had the breakfast bowl and the egg and cheese sandwich with tater tots. I get the egg & cheese sandwich with tater tots almost every time. The breakfast shift is very slow, so I wouldn't recommend it unless you have plenty of time to wait. I highly recommend it for lunch and after.“

“I have came in both the day and overnight and you could definitely taste the difference in the food. The overnight cook makes the best T-Bone steaks I ever had; my wife says the same; and my server Angel is always polite and gives an enjoyable conversation. The morning food seems rushed and bland, the afternoon shift is decent. Going to start only coming overnight the food is amazing I also enjoy the poblano omelette“

“New York-35th Amazing staff! Mia C was on top of everything. She was thoughtful and fast. She was excited for my son who was turning 10. So much food and make sure you get a shake.“

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

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

“chill vibe. great burgers. super cocktails. good service“

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

“Great food n environment rocks“

“I have been passing by this place for some time now. The moment I entered, I was already greeted with an unique accent by a lovely host. She is very polite, professional, and attentive to all patrons. Eager to finally try their George Motz's Fried Onion Burger (I'm an onion guy), I found myself happily and quietly eating it. The double patties makes it so juicy and filling! It is not greasy unlike other places. And the fried onions adds a bit more of the crips and flavor. The french fries are simple and always great when out of the fryer. The food was simple, but great! And that, sometimes, is all that is needed to make fill up that hunger. Also, the bathroom is clean and big. Definitely recommend coming here for breakfast, lunch or dinner!“

“The Best burguer i tasted 😍“

“I had such a wonderful experience at Royale. First it has an awesome bar and restaurant indoors and the space outdoors is beautifully decorated. I have celiac disease and they had the most delicious gluten free nachos (made on site) ever! They were perfect. I was so happy I could have them and they were excellent! Great atmosphere and food! Highly recommend when in the Village.“

“Exceptional burgers. Crispy fries. Friendly staff. Best combination!“

“Truly one of the best burgers I have ever had. The owner was working the counter when I was there and he has great customer service!! Was more than happy to explain the menu to us and give recommendations. Really reasonably priced for the city! The milkshake is the perfect way to end your meal!! Cannot recommend enough.“

“Really good quality of pastrami and cornbeef“

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

“Great food, good service, good vibe!“

“Bareburger was an impromptu lunch spot that was unexpectedly great! We got the standard burger, and it was only $15 for the burger, fries + a drink during lunch (usually $21).

All around solid burger. The fries were perfection - crispy and salty. Ranch was great. Our soda was very flat but that’s okay.

Service was beyond good, top notch. The menu was huge, so many options for different types of meat, buns, toppings, etc. A great find!“

“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“

“First time I went the sandwiches were really good.

Got the tropical island chicken sandwich which was juicy, and their burgers are juicy too.

The strawberry milkshake was pretty good as well.

However second time I went the sandwich wasn't as good as the first time.

Still recommend, its a nice burger place in the area.“

“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!“

“Doughnuts are super yummy! And the milkshakes are soooo good!“

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

“Food 3.75/5
Value 3/5

After hearing all the hype around Gotham Burger, we went in with high expectations. It wasn’t bad by any means, but it also wasn’t the best burger I’ve had in NYC. Personally, I’d still choose 7th Street.“

“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“

“Great food n environment rocks“

“The best burger I have had in years. You can visit this spot.“

“This spot used to be a diner and Superiority Burger totally carries the legacy forward with the paper daily specials and slices of pearl pie in the refrigerated case.

That said, the menu here is unlike any restaurant anywhere. Honestly we didn’t even really know what we were ordering but the side of cabbage, fries, yuba sandwich and panelle were mind-blowing. Super wild flavors. Service was phenomenal.

I’m hooked. The pearl pie with fresh passion fruit was amazing.“

“The burgers were absolutely delicious. However the staff seemed a little bit disgruntled today. Maybe it was just a bad day but it kind of affected me. I'll give it another shot though. Once again the hamburgers are very good french fries tasty atmosphere was wonderful.“

“My favorite burger 🍔 nowadays“

“Is a nice environment an good food“

“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 🥰“

“Omg... these burgers are out of the control.
Wow that's all I have to say ... my sons told me you have to try this. I was like, okay.
I didn't think it was going to be as good as it is.... this place is a must, the fries are ridiculous“

“Everything was perfect for my date night only issue I had was going on a very busy night which means absolutely no parking unless you know a good prayer or are prepared to pay 60+ for parking. Otherwise everything with the restaurant was amazing“

“Most delicious burger and great service!“

“Value and experience Oyster bar Great bartenders“

“Great food n environment rocks“

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

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

“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 🍔🔥“

“Uno de los mejores Bares del Mundo“

“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“

“The food was the most delicious than any burger joint you can find. The temperature inside is good (just wear a sweater in case) while you eat. Each burger was created with so much flavors and their house made sauce pairs so well with the fries and burger inside. The service was hospitality, great, and nice cashier who took our orders. Will definitely come here again!“

“One of the best burgers I’ve tried so far! I’m not a huge fan of burgers, but those were exceptional, not to mention the fries that came freshly made hot and perfectly soft inside. My sister ordered nuggets, which were great as well. Loved the idea of gloves, it’s such a small but important thing as well as friendly customer service, you dont see that in every place.“

“great tasting burgers eat well“

“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.“

“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.“

“Had a double smash with fries. 100 percent recommended. this place is awesome.“

“Hamburguesas deliciosas y las papas con salsa de queso!!!!“