The REAL Best Burger List of New York City

1. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY

Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews

Tim Olesnavage: Incredible burger, perfectly cooked, and one of the juiciest burgers you can get.

Corner Bistro is one of The REAL Best Burger List of New York City.

2. Corner Bistro

8.3

331 W 4th St (at Jane St), New York, NY

Burger Joint · West Village · 395 tips and reviews

Tim Olesnavage: Cheap, cash only, and a true "backyard BBQ" style burger. awesome.

Shake Shack is one of The REAL Best Burger List of New York City.

3. Shake Shack

9.1

Madison Square Park (Madison Ave & E 23rd St), New York, NY

Burger Joint · NoMad · 1236 tips and reviews

Korzo Haus is one of The REAL Best Burger List of New York City.

4. Korzo Haus

178 E 7th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY

Burger Joint · Alphabet City · 62 tips and reviews

Bayard's Ale House is one of The REAL Best Burger List of New York City.

5. Bayard's Ale House

6.3

533 Hudson St (Charles), New York, NY

Pub · West Village · 53 tips and reviews

Westville West is one of The REAL Best Burger List of New York City.

6. Westville West

210 W 10th St (btwn Bleecker & W 4th St.), New York, NY

American Restaurant · West Village · 177 tips and reviews

Tim Olesnavage: Just get the burger, don't screw around. This could easily be #1 -- certainly my go to.

Steak 'n Shake is one of The REAL Best Burger List of New York City.

7. Steak 'n Shake

1695 Broadway, New York, NY

American Restaurant · Theater District · 172 tips and reviews

Tim Olesnavage: Laugh all you want, but get the frisco melt. Yes it's a chain, but delicious and actually better than a ton of gourmet burger spots in nyc.

5 Napkin Burger is one of The REAL Best Burger List of New York City.

8. 5 Napkin Burger

8.4

630 9th Ave (at W 45th St), New York, NY

Burger Joint · Hell's Kitchen · 449 tips and reviews