Best Burgers in New York (2026)
99 places ranked using live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats & many other platforms
Top Rated Burgers in New York
Showing 10 of 99 restaurants · Ranked by FoodIndex score
7th Street Burger
Smash BurgerClassic smash burgers with crispy edges, juicy patties, and signature sauces.
1603 2nd Ave · Upper East Side
7th Street Burger
Smash BurgerClassic smash burgers with crispy edges, juicy patties, and signature sauces.
110 MacDougal St · Greenwich Village
Burger Heights
Juicy PattyInwood burger spot serving thick, juicy patties with creative toppings.
177 Wadsworth Ave · Washington Heights
Burger Club
GourmetAstoria favorite offering gourmet burgers with premium beef and artisan buns.
32-02 30th Ave. · Astoria
Smashy Burger
Smash BurgerClassic smash burgers with crispy edges, juicy patties, and signature sauces.
42 Union Sq E · Union Square
7th Street Burger
Smash BurgerClassic smash burgers with crispy edges, juicy patties, and signature sauces.
304 E 49th St · Midtown East
7th Street Burger
Smash BurgerUnion Square smash burger specialist with ultra-crispy, caramelized crusts.
35-02 30th Ave. · Astoria
7th Street Burger
Smash BurgerClassic smash burgers with crispy edges, juicy patties, and signature sauces.
485 7th Ave · Midtown
7th Street Burger
LoadedHell's Kitchen spot serving oversized, loaded burgers with generous toppings.
91 E 7th St · East Village
Shake Shack
Angus BeefModern roadside burger chain with Angus beef, crinkle fries, and creamy shakes.
3-03 30th St · Astoria
About New York Burgers
New York rewards curious eaters—burger here might mean smash patties one night and chef-driven gourmet burgers the next. Use this hub to weigh the best burgers citywide, then compare notes with what's happening around Jamaica and Woodside when you feel like roaming.
FoodIndex ranks burgers restaurants across New York with live inputs from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and similar sources, combined into one transparent 0–100 score so sponsored placements do not decide what you see first.
We're highlighting 99 highly rated burgers options in New York; behind each name you'll see coverage spanning diner-style classics, chef-driven gourmet burgers, smash patties, plant-based stacks, and more. Scores move when fresh ratings roll in, which keeps the leaderboard honest for return visits.
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How FoodIndex Scores Restaurants
Every venue earns a single 0–100 FoodIndex score by combining signals from major platforms—stars, review volume, recency, and consistency—so you can compare places fairly at a glance.
Google Reviews
Aggregate star ratings and review volume from Google Maps.
Yelp Ratings
Weighted scores from Yelp’s review community and elite reviewers.
Uber Eats Data
Delivery ratings, order frequency, and customer satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
The top burgers spots in New York are ranked by FoodIndex using a 0–100 score built from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and other signals. We prioritize places with strong, recent review volume and consistent ratings—then order them by that combined score.
New York is part of New York's food scene—think neighborhood favorites, diverse cuisines, and steady foot traffic from locals and visitors. This list focuses on burgers specifically, using data rather than editorial picks.
We aggregate star ratings, review counts, and recency across platforms, then normalize everything into one transparent score. That helps you compare apples-to-apples even when review patterns differ by platform.
Yes. As new reviews publish and ratings change, scores are recalculated so the leaderboard reflects the latest available data.
We love hearing suggestions. Reach out via our contact page with the restaurant name and location—we use it to prioritize future coverage and data checks.