Laid-back restaurant dishing up gourmet hamburgers, tator tots and fries, plus craft beer.
David Barber
Probably one of the better burgers that I’ve had in my life (seriously). Extremely flavorful and filling. Price was actually decent too. Stop by, you won’t be disappointed.
Shop is kind of small. Groups of 2 work best (all tables sized to fit 2). Greater than that and you will have to put tables together and hope your group will fit.
… moreAnna H
Staff was amazing.thanks Nia. The bodega tots were outstanding. Fresh salad. Huge potions. Great flavor. Not a single tot was soggy. The sauce was good and the crispy smash burger in it had some outstanding. If you want affordable, quick, kind food but gourmet go here. Great veggie burger too.
… moreKaren Liu
The smash burgers here are incredibly buttery and decadent, on the softest bun you’ll probably ever encounter. We decided to come here after circling the winter market at Bryant Park and deciding the insane lines were not worth it. The wait to receive our order was approx. 15 min since they were PACKED, but we still managed to find a seat and get our food in a reasonable amount of time. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was nice and modern, with several digital order kiosks and a nicely-decorated interior. There were also as many seating options as the space would permit. We had a great meal overall, despite the food leaning heavily on the greasy side.
… moreKatarzyna Zielińska
Absolutely loved this place and already miss it! Friendly staff and great option to customize your own burger. We visited three times during our one-week stay in NYC. Even our 2.5-year-old daughter enjoyed the burgers — we created healthier versions with extra veggies, avocado, no sauce, cheese and salt.
We wish this place existed in Poland!
Best regards from Krakow!
… moreRaed Al-Dukhayyil
We had a good dining experience at Handcraft Burgers and Brew. It is considered one of the top burger spots in Manhattan.
We ordered ultimate smash Oklahoma – the burgers are cooked perfectly (medium-well) as ordered, juicy and flavorful, and the build-your-own option is great if you like to customize.
The service was friendly and very efficient. The only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is because of the wait – the place gets more busy at night during weekendsand holidays and you have to wait about 30 to 40 minutes for a table, and it gets quite loud inside.
Definitely recommend for anyone craving a quality burger in Manhattan! But, If you can come at an off-peak time, you’re in for a real treat.
… moreJeff T. Critic
Handcraft Burgers & Brew
110 W. 40th. St.
New York, NY 10018
Single Ultimate Smash
Golden Onion Rings
Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan only footsteps away from Bryant Park is a specialty burger joint.
All customers may place their order through the in-store kiosk or through food platforms such as Grub Hub or Uber Eats.
Let’s check out a couple of the menu items I explored.
Single Ultimate Smash:
This smash burger has a less than stellar appearance, but it was really tasty.
It was topped with shaved onions, cheddar cheese, handcraft sauce, and pickles on a potato roll.
Golden Onion Rings:
These battered onion rings are served piping hot.
They are crunchy on the outside while steamy on the inside.
Dipping sauce is an option, but it’s not really needed because they are tasty as is.
A water cooler is available if you wish to help yourself to complimentary water; or feel free to purchase an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink.
The restroom is available to everyone including non-customers, but there is a nominal fee if you do not buy anything.
Overall, this was a convenient spot in midtown for a quick, satisfying meal.
#handcraftburgersandbrew #GoldenOnionRings #singleultimatesmash #midtownmanhattan #bryantparknyc
… moreShea Dumas
The food here is always amazing and usually so is the staff. That was not the case this evening when I stopped in. We ordered and sat down and a woman came up to us and very angrily asked if we were staying or going. When we told her we had mistakenly put take out on our ticket and meant to stay in and enjoy she got even more agitated and told us we couldn’t sit where we’re sitting and that it was too many people (there was 3 of us at a table), and she didn’t want to fall over us. She then went and asked the other members off our party that had taken another table if they were staying or going (with the same nasty attitude that she had given us). When she found out they were staying as well, she sucked her teeth and said “this shhh is ridiculous”. Bacon was missing from one of our orders and when the young lady went to let them know, the same woman was rude to her about it saying they had no order with bacon and to give her our receipt (which showed we paid for bacon). When the burger came back out, it was bacon crumbs and not actual bacon.
Closer to the end of our dining experience, we were rushed out because she wanted to clean the table, when there was a member of our party still enjoying his food. I did notice she did not say anything to the party of 4 that was just sitting at their table and they had been eating and finished long before we got there.
Really disappointed with the way we’re treated this evening. The evening staff need to be better trained on how to actually be welcoming to their guests.
Editing this to add pictures of how the food came out. 3 extra dollars for bacon and they gave us the scraps. Also onions burnt on the burger.
… moreRebecca
They unfortunately don’t have a number to call and talk to someone (it prompted me to text the manager, but I never got an answer back), but they answered in-store that I could do the Rev’s Secret Smash without the peanut butter (nut allergies). They do not cook with peanut oil at this time. Fries and burger were tasty. Slightly greasy burger, but nothing over the top. The fries aren’t super garlic/heavily seasoned fries. Got our food really quick (came right before rush hour). They do have the option for ordering ahead online for dine-in or take-out. Great prices considering where they are located. Kind and helpful staff. Clean restaurant.
… moreJamieson Miller
One of the best smash burgers I’ve ever had! Incredibly cheesy, good price, and exceptional service. A worker came around every few minutes to wipe finished tables and ask how the food is. Everything was clean and delicious. Charging $2 for every cup of sauce felt a bit crazy, but what are you gonna do.
… moreAutumn Robbins
I’m a house call pet groomer and I had a client who lived 20 minutes walking distance from Handcraft Burger and Brew. I was starving after grooming cats all morning. So my assistant and I decided to grab a bite to eat. I was craving a burger and fries. Luckily enough after scouring the internet I found this cute small place. They have gluten free buns which they get 10 points for having since I have a gluten allergy. We ordered 5 orders of French fries and two burgers. The burgers were delicious and really hit the spot. The French fries were super tasty. They brought our food with no problem and I felt relieved I didn’t have to stand in line waiting for my food. I’m definitely coming back again. Plus, the staff has an awesome music list playing while we were there. We sang along with the music.
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