5. P.J. Clarke's
7.6
44 W 63rd St (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Lincoln Square · 195 tips and reviews
Clouds Monzon: The tomato soup is real good and very filling. Try it! And they should get a veggie burger.
James Latopolski: The House Made Veggie Burger has.become a personal favorite!
Lily: One of the best burgers on the island. Bonus points: they cook their meat on the rare side. For sides, get the spinach, brussels, or Mac and cheese.
6. Shake Shack
8.6
366 Columbus Ave (at W 77th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper West Side · 509 tips and reviews
Lilian Peña: La hamburguesa vegetariana esta súper deliciosa
Mariana Portela: Cheese fries are AMAZING! The Smoke Shack burger is great, but I ordered without the cherry peppers (spicy). Caramel shake is good too!
Time Out New York: Not to be missed: French fries dipped in salted caramel, a.k.a. the stuff stoner dreams are made of.
7. The Ribbon
8.7
20 W 72nd St (Central Park West and Columbus Avenue), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 88 tips and reviews
Emily Jenkins: really good food- I had the flatbread, which was a special, and absolutely INCREDIBLE. seriously- if they have it- get it.
jen chang: The Ox Burger was absolutely delicious!! The poached egg on top of the oxtail marmalade and burger was the perfect addition.
Leslie Teng: Brunch was delicious: salmon Benedict was savory w/o being too much. The appetizer special of warm pumpkin bread with cream cheese filling was simple but spectacular. The service was friendly
9. Lenny's Bagels
7.5
2601 Broadway (at W 98th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Manhattan Valley · 35 tips and reviews
Ernie Bello: The best bagel sandwiches I've had in the city. Get the egg, cheddar, and ham on their oat brand with everything. Better than Absolute, with a far shorter line.
Kirk Cheyfitz: This is a great place to have a quiet cup of coffee or a sandwich. Nobody bothers you. Read a book. Watch life go by outside. Enjoy.
George de Brigard: Go for the Bad Boy (egg bagel with onion, garlic, and poppy). Best not to have it toasted--the onion can get a little charred.
12. Utopia Diner
7.1
267 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 72nd & W 73rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Upper West Side · 45 tips and reviews
Brett Wells: Great stop for old school diner food, and drinks, before hitting The Beacon.
EArchitect: The go-to spot for locals. Friendly & attentive staff. Fast service. Great food. When dining alone or with another person, sit at the counter. Gets very busy on weekends at noon during local events.
Krista Ruhe: The love abounds here. Months can go by and I'm still greeted with smiles and hugs. Regulars are treated like family. I'll have a side of love w my eggs please.