1. J.G. Melon
8.6
1291 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 485 tips and reviews
Liza Ramsammy: The best cheeseburger and waffle cut fries on the upper east side!
Michael Jaccarino: A must if you are in New York, go in order shake burger and fries...sit down and prepare yourself for the best burger you have ever tasted!
Dara Jo: Great cheeseburger and fries - ask for caramelised onions on the burger! And leave some room for the pecan pie as well
2. Shake Shack
8.4
152 E 86th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 377 tips and reviews
Elizabeth Brim: I am always thankful when my burger-eating companions suggest Shake Shack. The veggie burger is unreal -- think juicy, perfectly crisped portabello shroom hugged with melty, tangy cheese.
Burgered: One if the best burgers you'll ever have. Dress it up anyway you want, you can't go wrong.
Serious Eats: The Upper East Side location of our favorite New York burger chain.
3. Jackson Hole
7.8
232 E 64th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 73 tips and reviews
Artie: Been coming here since the mid 70's. 90% of the time, it's always the Baldouni Burger. It never disappoints. Still very reasonable for NYC and still up there as one of the best burgers you'll find.
Vinnie Ricasio: Best burger chain in NYC. No fail burgers and get a table in the outdoor space in the back! Great to see the prices are still affordable compared to the ones that make you "stand in line".
Kley Sippel: Best burger in manhattan; choose sweet potato fries over waffle cut.
4. Emmy Squared
8.8
1426 3rd Ave (81st St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Upper East Side · 14 tips and reviews
David Ambrose: keep this review in context but 2nd week opened BUT some highlights are the shaved sprouts salad w. pear and some UES specific fries. burger is always a must but the patties were dry + fries lukewarm
Meghan Murphy: Burger is amazing — would sleep inside that pretzel bun. The Colony2 is a perfect combo of spicy and sweet. Would have just skipped the truffle topping on the waffle fries.
Andrew C: Delicious Detroit-style, square pizza-- we got the Good Paulie, yuuuuum... also mouthwatering chicken parm sandwich + perfectly crisped waffle fries!!! There was ~2hr wait for 2 people with no resy!
5. The Penrose
8.5
1590 2nd Ave (btwn E 82nd & E 83rd St), New York, NY
Gastropub · Yorkville · 253 tips and reviews
Compass: Though the burgers and fried sausages are excellent at this upscale Irish pub, Penrose carries rare and unknown whiskeys, and turns them into savory cocktails.
Joe Medved: Excellent Pat La Frieda burger with toasted bun and hand cut fries. Quality draft beer selection.
Beka C: Great selection of beer on tap and scotch on shelf...oh and there's a killer burger to help you get through that next round. Check the back bar for current craft beer offerings.
6. Burger One
7.4
1150 Lexington Ave (btwn 79th & 80th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 21 tips and reviews
Cass Anderson: One of the best burgers in all of uptown. It can get slammed for lunch but their service is still extremely fast.
Jamilah Clark: A little hole in the wall with amazing burgers and amazing chicken tacos!!!!
Audrey Tolbert: One of my favorite burgers in the city and under $10! Great place, super down to earth. Go in, grab a stool, grab a burger and a milkshake, and thank me.
8. B. Cafe - East
8.5
240 E 75th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Upper East Side · 69 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Great date spot with a wide range of Belgian beers. Sit outside in the back garden for a wonderful evening of ambiance and great food. Also, if the wait at Melons is too long, get the B Café burger
Tony Xerri: Excellent selection of Belgium beer. The burger, although cooked properly, was a bit too dense but fortunately the mussels in red curry sauce made up for it completely. Service was very courteous!
Nicole Nicholas: OMG we loved our meal. Brunch had amazing sweet options including waffles, pancakes, and French toast along with burger and egg entrees. A must repeat.
9. Jones Wood Foundry
8.4
401 E 76th St (btwn York & 1st Ave.), New York, NY
English Restaurant · Upper East Side · 156 tips and reviews
Michael Kalbfell: JWF burger is fantastic! FYI...Stilton is crumbled blue cheese. I had no idea.
The Corcoran Group: If you're in search of authentic English pub food, this is your place. While we love the fish and chips, the JWF burger with bacon can't be missed.
Aileen Tse: excellent fish and chips and burger
11. Cafe D'Alsace
8.6
1695 2nd Ave (at E 88th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Yorkville · 176 tips and reviews
Michael Chan: The Duck Burger is one of the best burgers I've ever had!
Gabriel Wakim: Eggs bénédict, steak frites, tarte flambée, burger, you can't go wrong with these. They are all good
Taylor VA: Great burger and long beer list.
12. Kaia Wine Bar
9.0
1614 3rd Ave (btwn 90th and 91st), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Yorkville · 99 tips and reviews
Amy Mixa: Deviled eggs and lamb burger for the win
Eliza Chang: Lamb burger was flipping amazing; Arctic char was done to perfection. Could live off the seeds w bread. Farmers market salad was very ordinary. Go with a date or group!
Bernard Ortega: Perfect Mac & Cheese. Lamb burger fantastic. Would also definitely go back for fish cake slider, boar slider, & ribs
15. Bondurants
9.0
303 E 85th St (2nd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Yorkville · 113 tips and reviews
Scott C: They just added fried pickles to the menu, and they're just crazy good.
Greg Servis: Amazing beer list, great food, try the fries
Greg Servis: Great beer list, fries and wings