I loved SLDR Burger Bar! The concept is so fun and the sliders are amazing—you get to try a bunch of different styles all at once. Everything is super-fresh and delicious. Must-tries: the Truffle slider, the JD slider, the Smokehouse slider, & the Truffle Dog. And of course any of their milkshakes. Highly recommend to all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Owen Sweeney
Bodega burger at prestige fast food prices
Amrin Islam
I’ve been meaning to try the burgers here for a while, and I finally got the chance! I had already eaten before coming, so I went with the mini burgers, they were so cute and super tasty. I’ll definitely be coming back on an empty stomach next time 🤣
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sammer Nasar
Tried SLDR Burger in Astoria and had their sliders — they were decent! Nothing crazy, but good for the price. You can tell they use fresh, quality beef (not frozen), which makes a big difference in flavor.
The sliders are definitely on the smaller side, so next time I’ll probably go for one of their bigger burgers — they looked really good. Overall, solid spot if you want something quick and freshly made!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Eric Lutz
Decent food if they get your order right. Ordered at least 20 times in last year. Last 3 times I ordered my order was wrong. Almost 80 dollars in total. 3 separate consecutive occasions. At this point i cant continue to use this restaurant. Girl at register taking your order is on point and always makes sure to clearly repeat your order so she's not the problem. But somehow everytime the order is made , the chef doesn't follow the order. Maybe he cant read. Idk. But after spending 80 dollars on 3 consecutive visits , im done. Can clearly see this store won't last. Hopefully these reviews can help them do better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Moe Bamba
Took my son once for ice cream because he is enamored by their ice cream chairs on the sidewalk. The ice cream was completely crystallized (ie old) and every topping was beyond stale. To top it off the staff was so rude and acted like we’d interrupted their hangout when we approached the counter to order.
E Golono
I almost want to keep secret how good this place is. I first got hooked to the esthetic which is beautiful but they make killer burgers.
Now their specialty are sliders which are mini burgers but if you're like me and just want to grab your favorite with fries, they've added that as option too.
The smokehouse burger is hands down my favorite as they somehow make it taste like it was made on a wood fired grill. Great flavor and very juicy.
The fries are also slept on like crazy, I don't know where they got their seasoning but it's as addictive as McDonald's in its own way. Very crispy too never soggy and generous portions.
The beer on self served tap with chilled mugs is on point and I gotta give it props. Make the time to try it if you haven't, it beats bareburger for sure except in not having cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victor Castillo
I wanted this place to be great. It’s ok at best. The team working in here is exceptional. The customer service is a 10/10. The decor is also amazing. They really exemplify the spirit of the food through the space they’ve built—from colorful walls, eccentric pieces throughout, to the lighting. The place looks amazing. They had a ton of great flavor options—which I enjoyed! The fish sandwich had a nice wasabi flavor that wasn’t overpowering. The burger sauce was also pretty good if you like things on the peppery side. However, I had high hopes for the food at the price point ($5 a slider is on the HIGH end for sliders). The sliders are super small. You need roughly 4-5 to feel satiated. The bun that they’re served on are EXTREMELY dry. I love the idea of the brioche bun but it could be executed a lot better. Maybe steaming them slightly? Or changing the bun out completely for something like a potato roll. The fries were also disappointing. They were under-seasoned, and very soggy. It’s almost like they steamed themselves after they were pulled out of the fryer. This place has a lot of potential. A few tweaks here and there and they could be the place to go for sliders or burgers in general.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
SMITH GP
The Smokehouse is the best ! The place is nice although the service could be better !
I don't typically like sliders, but the ones here are excellent. On top of that they have all kinds of other food and the only self-serve beer tap I've ever seen in a burger place. Haven't come across anywhere quite like this around the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries, Smokehouse Slider, Hamburger
Érika Barreto
Delicious burgers 🍔
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sledge Williams
Came here to put another notch on the many food reviews I've done and also to partake on the food they have here. Normally Smashburgers are my thing so coming to a joint that serves sliders is out of my norm but the trip here was time well spent.
I came here on a Friday afternoon and I was kinda surprised by how vacant the place is, because it's relatively large to seat about 30 customers. Doesn't matter, easier service for me and the lady at the register was on point and helpful.
I ordered the classic, smokehouse and chicken sliders with a small Mac n' cheese and a chocolate shake totalling up to $27. Pretty hefty price for seemingly small food but don't let the portion size fool you, what I had filled me up and my stomach was empty before my brunch here. The sliders were well prepared and delicious, as small as they are they don't feel small. The Mac and Cheese hit so good and the shake was ultimately satisfying on a 80 degree day. Another good spot in Astoria checked on my listing and I'll revisit this place soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Petic Jelena
SLD Burger has truly become my go-to spot in NYC I can’t get enough! Their mini burgers are hands-down the best in the city: juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked every single time. Whether I’m grabbing a quick bite or hanging out for a while, this place never disappoints.
The beer selection is amazing, always cold and refreshing, with great options to pair with the burgers. But what really makes SLD special is the staff they’re incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always make you feel like part of the family.
If you’re in NYC and craving great food in a chill, feel-good atmosphere, do yourself a favor and check out SLD Burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rema D
We stopped by last Saturday night (5/24/25) and ordered burgers and truffle fries. My friend’s burger was great, but mine came out completely raw—even though I asked for it well done. It looked like it was on the grill long enough to get some color on the outside, but the inside was basically untouched.
I showed it to the guys at the register—they looked at it, apologized right away, and brought it back to the kitchen to show the cooks. They got me a replacement pretty quickly, and that one was cooked properly and actually tasted good.
Still, biting into raw ground beef was not a fun surprise, so I’m on the fence about coming back. That said, the staff was super nice about it, and the truffle fries were delicious—we both really liked those.
I loved SLDR Burger Bar! The concept is so fun and the sliders are amazing—you get to try a bunch of different styles all at once. Everything is super-fresh and delicious. Must-tries: the Truffle slider, the JD slider, the Smokehouse slider, & the Truffle Dog. And of course any of their milkshakes. Highly recommend to all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bodega burger at prestige fast food prices
I’ve been meaning to try the burgers here for a while, and I finally got the chance! I had already eaten before coming, so I went with the mini burgers, they were so cute and super tasty. I’ll definitely be coming back on an empty stomach next time 🤣
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Tried SLDR Burger in Astoria and had their sliders — they were decent! Nothing crazy, but good for the price. You can tell they use fresh, quality beef (not frozen), which makes a big difference in flavor.
The sliders are definitely on the smaller side, so next time I’ll probably go for one of their bigger burgers — they looked really good. Overall, solid spot if you want something quick and freshly made!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Decent food if they get your order right.
Ordered at least 20 times in last year.
Last 3 times I ordered my order was wrong. Almost 80 dollars in total.
3 separate consecutive occasions.
At this point i cant continue to use this restaurant. Girl at register taking your order is on point and always makes sure to clearly repeat your order so she's not the problem. But somehow everytime the order is made , the chef doesn't follow the order. Maybe he cant read.
Idk. But after spending 80 dollars on 3 consecutive visits , im done.
Can clearly see this store won't last. Hopefully these reviews can help them do better.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Took my son once for ice cream because he is enamored by their ice cream chairs on the sidewalk. The ice cream was completely crystallized (ie old) and every topping was beyond stale. To top it off the staff was so rude and acted like we’d interrupted their hangout when we approached the counter to order.
I almost want to keep secret how good this place is. I first got hooked to the esthetic which is beautiful but they make killer burgers.
Now their specialty are sliders which are mini burgers but if you're like me and just want to grab your favorite with fries, they've added that as option too.
The smokehouse burger is hands down my favorite as they somehow make it taste like it was made on a wood fired grill. Great flavor and very juicy.
The fries are also slept on like crazy, I don't know where they got their seasoning but it's as addictive as McDonald's in its own way. Very crispy too never soggy and generous portions.
The beer on self served tap with chilled mugs is on point and I gotta give it props. Make the time to try it if you haven't, it beats bareburger for sure except in not having cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I wanted this place to be great. It’s ok at best. The team working in here is exceptional. The customer service is a 10/10. The decor is also amazing. They really exemplify the spirit of the food through the space they’ve built—from colorful walls, eccentric pieces throughout, to the lighting. The place looks amazing. They had a ton of great flavor options—which I enjoyed! The fish sandwich had a nice wasabi flavor that wasn’t overpowering. The burger sauce was also pretty good if you like things on the peppery side. However, I had high hopes for the food at the price point ($5 a slider is on the HIGH end for sliders). The sliders are super small. You need roughly 4-5 to feel satiated. The bun that they’re served on are EXTREMELY dry. I love the idea of the brioche bun but it could be executed a lot better. Maybe steaming them slightly? Or changing the bun out completely for something like a potato roll. The fries were also disappointing. They were under-seasoned, and very soggy. It’s almost like they steamed themselves after they were pulled out of the fryer. This place has a lot of potential. A few tweaks here and there and they could be the place to go for sliders or burgers in general.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
The Smokehouse is the best ! The place is nice although the service could be better !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sliders are delicious. Sweet taste
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I don't typically like sliders, but the ones here are excellent. On top of that they have all kinds of other food and the only self-serve beer tap I've ever seen in a burger place. Haven't come across anywhere quite like this around the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries, Smokehouse Slider, Hamburger
Delicious burgers 🍔
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here to put another notch on the many food reviews I've done and also to partake on the food they have here. Normally Smashburgers are my thing so coming to a joint that serves sliders is out of my norm but the trip here was time well spent.
I came here on a Friday afternoon and I was kinda surprised by how vacant the place is, because it's relatively large to seat about 30 customers. Doesn't matter, easier service for me and the lady at the register was on point and helpful.
I ordered the classic, smokehouse and chicken sliders with a small Mac n' cheese and a chocolate shake totalling up to $27. Pretty hefty price for seemingly small food but don't let the portion size fool you, what I had filled me up and my stomach was empty before my brunch here. The sliders were well prepared and delicious, as small as they are they don't feel small. The Mac and Cheese hit so good and the shake was ultimately satisfying on a 80 degree day. Another good spot in Astoria checked on my listing and I'll revisit this place soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SLD Burger has truly become my go-to spot in NYC I can’t get enough! Their mini burgers are hands-down the best in the city: juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked every single time. Whether I’m grabbing a quick bite or hanging out for a while, this place never disappoints.
The beer selection is amazing, always cold and refreshing, with great options to pair with the burgers. But what really makes SLD special is the staff they’re incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always make you feel like part of the family.
If you’re in NYC and craving great food in a chill, feel-good atmosphere, do yourself a favor and check out SLD Burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stopped by last Saturday night (5/24/25) and ordered burgers and truffle fries. My friend’s burger was great, but mine came out completely raw—even though I asked for it well done. It looked like it was on the grill long enough to get some color on the outside, but the inside was basically untouched.
I showed it to the guys at the register—they looked at it, apologized right away, and brought it back to the kitchen to show the cooks. They got me a replacement pretty quickly, and that one was cooked properly and actually tasted good.
Still, biting into raw ground beef was not a fun surprise, so I’m on the fence about coming back. That said, the staff was super nice about it, and the truffle fries were delicious—we both really liked those.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
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