The Best Burgers in NYC Right Now
- JAHLEAH SANTIAGO
- Aug 21
- 2 min read
With Labor Day approaching, there’s no better way to celebrate the end of Summer than with a great burger. From cult smashburgers to wagyu indulgence and even a full-on 90's burger festival, here are spots to indulge in the best burgers in NYC right now.
FiDi, Herald Square, Midtown, Bronx - Known for oversized fun, Clinton Hall just launched the $8 Teeny-Weeny Mini Meal: a small burger, fries, and a mini beer, margarita, or wine. For big eaters, the 20-ounce Challenge Burger piled with toppings is free if you finish it solo.
Lower East Side - Mike Puma turned a burger club into one of NYC’s most beloved smashburger destinations. The Gotham Smash — patties pressed with onions, American cheese, and a potato roll — is the star. Go single, double, or all-in with the three-patty Beastie Boy. Pair with tots, onion rings, or a classic New York egg cream.
Williamsburg | August 30 - For one day only, Kel Mitchell (yes, from Good Burger) hosts a burger festival on the Brooklyn waterfront. Expect a lineup of local and national vendors, 90's vibes, live DJ sets, arcade games, carnival rides, and an Orange Soda Fountain. Tickets via Bucket Listers.
Soho - Skateboarder Neen Williams and chef Phillip Frankland Lee focus on just one burger: wagyu patties with cheese, onions, pickles, jalapeños, and secret sauce. Paired with Beast Mode fries, it’s rich, tangy, and perfectly balanced.
Union Square - Budapest’s cult smashburger brand has landed in NYC with unbeatable prices. A single cheeseburger is just $4.99, a double $6.99, with fries and a drink keeping the whole meal under $12. Simple, fast, and satisfying.
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