The 22 Best Burgers In NYC

All the essential New York City spots where you should eat a charred patty between two buns.

This wasn’t an easy list to make. There were nights we woke up screaming from nightmares of burgers chasing us along cliffsides, asking why they hadn’t made the cut. Whole days were spent in conference rooms with no food or water, and no one going in or out until we came to a consensus. And while some of that might be an exaggeration, you should know that we have eaten a lot of burgers. So here it is: our list of the best burgers—smashed and otherwise—in NYC. Trust us when we say that you’ll want to know what every single one of these tastes like.

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Harlem Shake

In a city increasingly full of two-dimensional patties, the “Hot Mess” from Harlem Shake remains a top-notch smashburger. We never thought ground beef could get this crispy until we tasted the edges on these patties, and the pickled cherry pepper-bacon relish is a very nice touch. Not to mention that Harlem Shake is exactly the kind of business we love to support. The owners do their best to hire from within the community, and donate part of their profits to local charities and initiatives. Plus the sidewalk patio is a whole vibe, often with a soul jam band on warm weekends.

To see the full list, view the article here: https://www.theinfatuation.com/new-york/guides/best-burger-nyc