Ai Fiori is one of The 15 Best Places for American Cheese in New York City.

1. Ai Fiori

8.7
400 5th Ave Ph 2 (at W 36th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Garment District · 176 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Chau: Try the White Label Burger - 8 oz. prime burger, bacon marmalade, American cheese, fried egg. One of the best burgers ever.

Jason S.Jason Sherman: The White Label Burger features a custom dry aged blend from Pat LaFrieda and comes topped with Nueske's bacon, white American cheese (of course!), pickles and pommes dauphines. $22.

ReserveReserve: The White Label Burger is an eight-ounce LaFrieda prime patty served with bacon marmalade, slices of white American cheese, McClure’s pickles and a side of pommes dauphines (crisp potato puffs). Read more.

J.G. Melon is one of The 15 Best Places for American Cheese in New York City.

2. J.G. Melon

8.6
1291 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 485 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: An excellent bar burger, well-griddled, juicy and blanketed in melty American cheese. Read more.

First We FeastFirst We Feast: Nothing satisfies a yearning for "old New York" like a trip uptown to J.G. Melon, where you can find the platonic ideal of a bar burger: thick & beefy, with a toasted bun & blanket of American cheese. Read more.

Jon h.Jon hoffman: One of the best no thrills burgers in the city. Good quality meet and american cheese on a simple bun.

Simple is one of The 15 Best Places for American Cheese in New York City.

3. Simple

8.9
109 Eldridge St (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 48 tips and reviews

John C.John Cline: Get the hamburg curry with american cheese bento - a bento box style bunless hamburger

EllieEllie: The healthiest, tastiest, best value-for-money lunch in the LES. Fresh ingredients, smiling and competent service

Hannah P.Hannah Parvaz: Huge, delicious poke bowls. Awesome vegetarian and vegan options - the sauce on the tofu was out of this world. Get with quinoa.

Breakroom is one of The 15 Best Places for American Cheese in New York City.

4. Breakroom

8.0
83 Baxter St (btwn Walker St & White St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Chinatown · 86 tips and reviews

BuzzFeedBuzzFeed: It’s the “Breakroom Burger,” doubled up, and it’s got two beef patties, crispy pork belly, fried onion halves, runny egg, jalapeños, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. CANNOT EVEN. Read more.

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: Order the namesake Breakroom burger - crispy confit pork belly, tempura onion ring, sunny side up egg, jalapeños, lettuce, tomatoes & American cheese.

Margaret K.Margaret Kim: Tempura fish taco is a must + watermelon beer and hot sauces galore ♡

Walker's is one of The 15 Best Places for American Cheese in New York City.

5. Walker's

8.1
16 N Moore St (at Varick St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Tribeca · 110 tips and reviews

Jess J.Jess Jazey Spoelstra: Have the burger rare, American cheese, sautéed onions!

Linda F.Linda Felter: The burger really lives up to the hype. I recommend it with American cheese and a side of fries - on the patio with a glass of wine (or three).

Coleman S.Coleman Sachet: Excellent selection spanning Burgers to Fish. Daily Specials, Soup of the day, Chili, and extensive Wine and Tap/Bottled Beer list. We even loved the white drawing paper table cover and crayons!

Corner Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for American Cheese in New York City.

6. Corner Bistro

8.3
331 W 4th St (at Jane St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · West Village · 397 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The burger here is a behemoth; a half-pound of broiled New England beef (sirloin, chuck & top round) is piled high with American cheese, tomato, iceberg lettuce & deep-fried ruffles of bacon. (RC) Read more.

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Keeping it simple and ordering the Bistro Burger – we fell in love with the juiciness of the large burger and the way the crispy, thick bacon and melted American cheese complimented it impeccably.

PureWowPureWow: Bistro Burger: No frills, here--just a damn good burger piled high with bacon, lettuce, tomato and American cheese. Read more.

Gracie Mews Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for American Cheese in New York City.

7. Gracie Mews Diner

7.4
1550 1st Ave (at E 81st St), New York, NY
Diner · Yorkville · 90 tips and reviews

Alec M.Alec M: Get the portobello omelet with American cheese. This place has portobello game yo! The spinach with the eggs florentine is great, only available brunch and earlier though.

A L.A Laz: Western omelette with added American cheese is so good! Served with potatoes and toasted bread

Rebecca M.Rebecca McBride: If you like gyro, get the platter and share! Enough food for 2-3, I always share between myself and 2 children, and we have just enough room for dessert!

Court Street Grocers is one of The 15 Best Places for American Cheese in New York City.

8. Court Street Grocers

9.3
540 Laguardia Pl (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 93 tips and reviews

Nicole F.Nicole Formica: American Combo. Thick sliced ham and turkey, American cheese, thousand island dressing...topped off with a slather of coleslaw!

Frank R.Frank Rimalovski: Great addition to the NYU neighborhood! Great sandwiches. Oh, and they sell Quisp!!

Savannah P.Savannah Petrick: the corned beef delight w the korean hot sauce is straight dankery 🔥🔥

Nadal's Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for American Cheese in New York City.

9. Nadal's Deli

7.6
3381 Broadway (at W 137th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · West Harlem · 21 tips and reviews

Kittie B.Kittie Baez: Delicious!! The guys are so fun & they even make custom salads, wraps & halal food now too. My go to is the philly or Italian chicken w/ American cheese & hot sauce. Take my word it's the best around

Jesse B.Jesse Bagels: The greatest deli in NYC. Cheapest and biggest salads and sandwiches. Seriously.

Tex C.Tex Condreay: The Godfather is delicious.

The Little Owl is one of The 15 Best Places for American Cheese in New York City.

10. The Little Owl

8.8
90 Bedford St (at Grove St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 247 tips and reviews

Brad G.Brad Garoon: The Bacon Cheeseburger is a big lunch meal. I really liked the generous helping of American cheese. The bacon was salty and tasty as well, and the bun was soft and sweet. Read more.

MarcMarc: The Daily Meal's 101 Best Burgers in America: #13 Bacon cheeseburger

Jon S.Jon Steinback: this building was the facade of monica's apartment on 'friends'

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places for American Cheese in New York City.

11. Chick-fil-A

8.6
700 Avenue of the Americas (at W 22nd St), New York, NY
Fast Food Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Mark J.Mark Jimenez: The Original Chicken Sandwich and the Mac & Cheese

RickyRicky: Remember to check your order before you leave,I’ve gotten two wrong orders!

Eugene K.Eugene Kimberg: Bathroom Code 062120

Daily Provisions is one of The 15 Best Places for American Cheese in New York City.

12. Daily Provisions

9.2
103 E 19th St (btwn Park Avenue S & Irving Pl), New York, NY
Café · Gramercy Park · 205 tips and reviews

Chris L.Chris Lynch: The bacon American cheese sandwich is the best breakfast sandwich I've had.

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Cinammon cruller over maple cruller, no doubt. I tried them both, so I know. Cinammon sugar donuts are also my favorite kind so there's that. An absolute contender (winner?) for best donut in NYC.

Anthony S.Anthony Sexton: The bacon and egg sandwich is a must have. Great espresso to go with it.

Harding's is one of The 15 Best Places for American Cheese in New York City.

13. Harding's

7.4
32 E 21st St (Btwn Park and Broadway), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 81 tips and reviews

David M.David Mandler: best burger in flatiron: medium rare with American cheese

Christianna G.Christianna Giordano: Food is amazing - make sure to try the octopus salad and goat cheese toasts. Bartenders are friendly and management is fantastic. Great for post work drinks or dinner.

MariaMaria: Had food & drinks at the bar. Derrick is the best - nicest bartender encountered in 7+ years living in NY.

Westside Market Place is one of The 15 Best Places for American Cheese in New York City.

14. Westside Market Place

8.3
790 11th Ave (55th St.), New York, NY
Deli · Hell's Kitchen · No tips or reviews
Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places for American Cheese in New York City.

15. Chick-fil-A

8.2
918 8th Ave, New York, NY
Fast Food Restaurant · Theater District · 4 tips and reviews

HowardHoward: Large and brand new. Plenty of seats. Best yet in nyc

Alison J.Alison J.: Great food. Don't let lines deter you. The team taking orders via iPads will get you in and out quickly.

Will H.Will Harahan: Terrific staff and great food.