No-frills, cash-only burger counter hidden inside an upscale hotel.
Shu Kinouchi
I got a double cheese burger (26$), fries (10.50$) and drink (6.50$). I remembered it not this expensive. Still wanted to try. Food was okay.
They expanded the space, and it is much brighter than it used to be. The vibe is different from hideout basement kitchen to a picnic style beer garden in alley way.
I remembered it as tasting so so good, something is gone. If you are going back there because it used to taste good, I wouldn’t recommend you.
… moreArron
This was the first place that I went to when I arrived in NYC. First of all locating the restaurant feels like an insiders secret. You enter through an unassuming hotel lobby, make a right, push through the red curtain at the top of the stairs and there you have burger joint. No frills, cash only, quality burgers. Ended up taking quite a while to get our food, but that gives you time to find a seat. To say it’s competitive for that is an understatement. I loved this place and it ended up being one of my favorite meals of the whole trip. Cannot recommend enough.
… moreBetty Galarza
Access is through Thompson Central Park Hotel lobby through a red curtain. It’s a hole in the wall with an eclectic vibe. Don’t be fooled by the casual fast food type service. Burger joint burgers are probably the best I’ve ever had. They are a bit pricey about 24 bucks but they are also a good size. I had the double cheeseburger and had a hard time finishing it.
… moreMarc Sleiman
Burger is quite pricey (~$25) but tasty! The whole vibe of this place is very cool. The patties are thick cut and all the toppings are fresh and prepped to order. I personally preferred the thick crinkle cut sweet potato fries over the regular shoestring fries. Super friendly staff
… moreRyan Tan
Overhyped place and popular among tourists, I should have just sticked to the old time favorites Shake Shack and 7th Street Burgers. Having said that, it’s a new experience. Being a local, we try and we avoid if it dissatisfies you.
I don’t want to mislead people, but avoid this place. It’s crowded, no one cleans the table, you’d seat on a catsup on the chair, lettuce on the table, or sleeves will catch mayonnaise if you eat and lean on the table. Look first before you seat.
The patties were unfresh, buns were ordinary, McDonald’s has better fries, and mass produced sweet potatoe fries. Nothing is fresh but lettuce and tomatoes.
You’ll eat and speed away because tourists will be like hawk eyeing your table, approach you and wait next to you, watching your every chew and silently asking to go now so it’ll be their turn to seat.
… moreAngelus Your Local Guide
Horrible place. It is only cool looking. But it is super hard to find. It is inside another business. So you jave to go inside to ask where it is. Then as a Latino myself, I thought the Spanish guy in there was being nice, and he actually over charged us. We paid about $150, when Google says $20 to $30 dollars. And tot think we passed so many street businesses during one of those NY fairs, when they close the street for vendors. Just to be conned at this place. NOT WORTH IT‼️ Wendy’s burgers are better.
… moreNative Kiev Citizen
Entrance hides at One11 Residences. Burgers are with thick layers of meat patties. Burgers are for 20$ but less delicious than in Burger King. Sauces are only ketchup and mustard. It’s not the place for delicious food and a pleasant atmosphere.
… moreStéphane Heckel
I finally checked this place out, but honestly, I don’t understand the hype. Once you get behind the famous red curtain, there isn’t actually anything interesting back there, this felt more like a basement with graffities.
As for the service? There is no service, the staff is pretty indifferent, and they served red wine in a plastic cup. The food? My double cheeseburger was ok.
… moreJose Ortega Tola
Best hamburger I’ve had in NYC so far. The quality of the meat is excellent—juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The atmosphere is fun and classic, and the servers were very nice and welcoming.
The fries weren’t the best I’ve had, but honestly, this place is all about the burger. It would be even better with more topping options or extra side sauces. Overall, a really solid spot and I’ll definitely be coming back.
… moreTim Ch
Unusual positioning of this burger joint. In the lobby of the Thompson Central Paek but u go behind the curtains up the stairs as if it’s a secret place.
The dining room with NYC graffiti is its best selling points. $15 for normal burger. Could have been a whopper but size wise it’s a few mm smaller. No table service. Just like fast food – u order and they shout your name for pickup. Just do once for the experience.
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