Best Burgers in Long Island City (2026)
1 places ranked using live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats & many other platforms
Top Rated Burgers in Long Island City
Showing 1 of 1 restaurants · Ranked by FoodIndex score
Bareburger
Classic AmericanEast Elmhurst diner serving classic diner-style burgers with thick patties.
48-19 Vernon Blvd · Long Island City
About Long Island City Burgers
Long Island City is part of New York's broader food scene, where burger ranges from chef-driven gourmet burgers to smash patties. This page focuses on Long Island City, while East Elmhurst and Rockaway Beach stay useful bookmarks when you want to plan a burger run a little farther out.
Every burgers listing we show for Long Island City uses that same methodology—live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and related platforms folded into one score—aligned with how we evaluate burgers across New York, just narrowed to this neighborhood.
We're highlighting 1 highly rated burgers options in Long Island City; 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.
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
Bareburger are considered some of the best burger spots in Long Island City based on FoodIndex data. Rankings use signals like rating quality, review volume, recency, and consistency across public platforms, so the top spots reflect places with strong customer feedback.
FoodIndex gives each place a 0–100 score based on public ratings, review counts, recent activity, and consistency across platforms. Places with strong reviews, steady customer feedback, and enough review volume usually rank higher.
No. FoodIndex rankings are not paid placements. The order is based on data signals, not ads, sponsorships, or restaurant promotions.
Use the restaurant list, neighborhood filters, and address details on this page to find burgers near you in Long Island City. You can also open each restaurant profile to compare ratings, review counts, menu links, and ordering options.
Yes. Ratings, reviews, menus, and restaurant details can change, so FoodIndex rankings may shift as new data comes in. Check back before you choose a place, especially if you are planning a visit, pickup, or delivery.
More in Long Island City
Best Sushi in Long Island City
Casual Flushing joint with playful specialty rolls and bento.
Quiet neighborhood place for dependable sushi and Japanese comfort food.
Best Tacos in Long Island City
Midtown taqueria with California-style burritos and carnitas tacos.