The best 26 places for burgers in Chelsea New York City
What should a hamburger be? Fast food adjacent? Cooling in a pile on a paper plate next to a grill in the backyard. Priced at a trick $ and topped off with a speck of edible gold that sells for $ on Amazon? So what should a hamburger be? Isn't a hamburger a sausage, egg and cheese, in its own way, just like a hot dog is? We do not go to Let's learn about Top places for burgers in Chelsea New York City below
- 1. Nowon East Village
- 2. Minetta Tavern
- 3. The Long Island Bar
- 4. Raoul's
- 5. Red Hook Tavern
- 6. Gus's Chop House
- 7. Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors
- 8. Brooklyn Ice House
- 9. Milady's
- 10. Peter Luger Steak House
- 11. HALAL DINER
- 12. Burger By Day
- 13. Threes Brewing Greenpoint Bar & Beer Shop
- 14. Fairfax
- 15. Rolo’s
- 16. Emily: West Village
- 17. Union Square Cafe
- 18. Donovan's Pub
- 19. two8two Bar & Burger
- 20. Pig Beach BBQ Queens
- 21. JG Melon
- 22. Hollywood Diner
- 23. Corner Bar
- 24. S&P Lunch
- 25. Le Gratin
- 26. Blue Collar Burger
1. Nowon East Village
TOPICS
- Fusion Cuisine
- Dinner
- Downtown Spots
2. Minetta Tavern
TOPICS
- American Cuisine
- Mid-Range
- Downtown Spots
3. The Long Island Bar
The Long Island Bar has been around since the 1950s, run by the Sullivan family, and reopened in its current form in 2013 by Joel Tompkins (co-founder of the underground restaurant Coach Peaches) and Toby Cecchini (who founded the Manhattan bar Passerby, and author of Cosmopolitan: A Bartender's Life). Intimate, with a delicious old-time atmosphere, this decades-old bar is a place to see and be seen without having to dress up too much.
TOPICS
- American Cuisine
- Downtown Spots
4. Raoul's
Sure, a fancy, extremely limited Pat LaFrieda burger draws all the attention at this four-decade-plus Soho haunt. But venture beyond the bar and visit the comfortable tables in the narrow restaurant for a sophisticated take on bistro food. A large steak au poivre is slathered with pepper sauce and paired with French fries cooked in duck fat.
TOPICS
- Indian Cuisine
- American Cuisine
- Lunch
- Dinner
5. Red Hook Tavern
Brooklyn's Red Hook Tavern suffered an unfortunate fire that caused extensive damage in March of this year. This crippled the kitchen that produced one of the best burgers in New York City. Fortunately, as I write this point, they are back open and ready for business. The popular American restaurant has been a New York City favorite since opening in 2019.
TOPICS
- Downtown Spots
- American Cuisine
- Affordable Nightlife
- Vegetarian Options
6. Gus's Chop House
TOPICS
- American Cuisine
- Mid-Range
- Downtown Spots
- Social Gatherings
7. Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors
TOPICS
- Budget-Friendly Eats
- American Cuisine
8. Brooklyn Ice House
Between the $6 beer and shot combos and the $6 fried pies, Brooklyn Ice House is a reliable stop any day of the week. Cash only.
TOPICS
- Social Gatherings
- American Cuisine
- Budget-Friendly Eats
9. Milady's
TOPICS
- Celebrations
- Asian Cuisine
- Affordable Nightlife
- Downtown Spots
10. Peter Luger Steak House
The much-discussed Peter Luger is a powerhouse of fascination in and out of New York, and it will take more than the occasional mockery to strip him of his classic status. Your out-of-town guests will most likely prefer to eat steaks, chops, and great burgers here than at the trendy new options, and it will remain among the city's most august institutions long beyond the viral headlines.
TOPICS
- American Cuisine
- Social Gatherings
- High-End
- Dinner
11. HALAL DINER
TOPICS
- Asian Cuisine
- Vegetarian Options
- Downtown Spots
- Dinner
12. Burger By Day
TOPICS
- American Cuisine
- Cheap Eats
- Lunch
- Dinner
13. Threes Brewing Greenpoint Bar & Beer Shop
TOPICS
- American Cuisine
- Cheap Eats
- Downtown Spots
14. Fairfax
The Fairfax burger could be mistaken for a stunt burger, one that puts more emphasis on appearance than flavor. It's quite the opposite. Topped with smoked cheddar cheese and barbecue mayonnaise, the flavor is sweet and smoky, with potato sticks adding a little crunch and salt. It comes on a toasted, upside-down bun.
TOPICS
- Social Gatherings
- Italian Cuisine
- Mid-Range
- Downtown Spots
15. Rolo’s
TOPICS
- American Cuisine
- Budget-Friendly Eats
- Dinner
- Celebrations
16. Emily: West Village
Pizzeria by reputation, Emily's is almost as well known for its Emmy burger. Their dry-aged beef is served on a pretzel bun, with caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, and a signature sauce. A double version is served at Emily's West Village outpost.
TOPICS
- American Cuisine
- Social Gatherings
- Mid-Range
17. Union Square Cafe
TOPICS
- American Cuisine
- Vegetarian Options
- Dinner
18. Donovan's Pub
TOPICS
- American Cuisine
- Mid-Range
- Downtown Spots
19. two8two Bar & Burger
Molly Wilcox Molly Wilcox is a New York-based writer with a passion for travel and food. When she's not reading or writing, she often rides her bike around New York City in search of new flavors and places. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Architectural Digest, Cultured Mag, SFGate, Salon, Observer and V Magazine, among others. Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mol_wilcox
TOPICS
- American Cuisine
- Mid-Range
- Downtown Spots
- Dinner
20. Pig Beach BBQ Queens
About: Travel to Queens with your dog and savor delicious barbecue at this Southern-themed restaurant known for its smoked meats, sides and top-notch desserts, including banana pudding and chocolate pecan pie. The outdoor space is a casual set of picnic tables that offer a relaxed atmosphere for a stray-friendly meal.
TOPICS
- American Cuisine
- Vegetarian Options
- Downtown Spots
- Dinner
21. JG Melon
An iconic place to grab a burger in New York, J.G. Melon first opened in 1972 among other Upper East Side restaurants and bars, but J.G. Melon truly stood the test of time. Whenever you're in the mood for some great American food, head to the tall green building with the upright neon sign.
TOPICS
- American Cuisine
- Mid-Range
- Dinner
- Downtown Spots
22. Hollywood Diner
TOPICS
- American Cuisine
- Budget-Friendly Eats
- Downtown Spots
- Vegetarian Options
23. Corner Bar
TOPICS
- Social Gatherings
- American Cuisine
- Mediterranean Cuisine
- Downtown Spots
24. S&P Lunch
TOPICS
- American Cuisine
- Vegan Options
- Budget-Friendly Eats
25. Le Gratin
This lush burger is the fitting successor to the famous DB burger from two decades ago. Composed of beef, it is also topped with a sheet of crispy pork belly to give it an unexpected semi-crispy and additional richness. The mayonnaise is mixed with peppercorns and pickles, and the cheese, naturally, is Gruyere in a burger recipe that acts as if the burger was invented in Lyon.
26. Blue Collar Burger
TOPICS
- American Cuisine
- Cheap Eats
- Social Gatherings
- Downtown Spots