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
Zinger Halal Express
SavoryUpper East Side spot offering indulgent burgers with bold, savory flavors.
1970 Victory Blvd · Castleton Corners
7th Street Burger
Smash BurgerClassic smash burgers with crispy edges, juicy patties, and signature sauces.
1177 Broadway · NoMad
CakeBurgers
Smash BurgerClassic smash burgers with crispy edges, juicy patties, and signature sauces.
400 E 120th St · East Harlem
Bareburger
Smash BurgerPizzeria also serving Detroit-style smash burgers with crispy edges.
2233 Broadway · Upper West Side
Black Iron Burger
HalalStaten Island halal spot with spicy, flavorful burgers and crispy chicken.
245 W 38th St · Garment District
International Burgers
GrilledRockaway Beach BBQ joint featuring smoky, grilled burgers with BBQ sauce.
311 E 45th St · Midtown East
Burger Queens
Classic AmericanLower East Side burger bar serving classic patties with artisan toppings.
96-19 23rd Ave · East Elmhurst
K.O. Burger
Classic AmericanHarlem institution serving old-school burgers with simple, delicious flavors.
1-3 Eldridge St Store B · Lower East Side
Sin City Burger
OrganicOrganic burger chain offering grass-fed beef, bison, and plant-based options.
311 E 76th St · Upper East Side
Batesy’s BBQ and Bar
OrganicOrganic burger chain offering grass-fed beef, bison, and plant-based options.
68-20F Rockaway Beach Blvd · Rockaway Beach
About New York Burgers
The best burger in NYC is one of the city's most relitigated food debates, and it should be. New York has a burger culture that runs from the famous Burger Joint hidden inside the Le Parker Meridien hotel to smash burger spots that have opened in the last two years and already built serious followings. Best burgers in NYC searches are high-volume for good reason: the range here is enormous, and finding the right one requires knowing which neighborhoods are doing what.
The data on this list makes one thing immediately clear: 7th Street Burger dominates. Eight separate locations appear in the FoodIndex top 25, Upper East Side at #1, Greenwich Village at #2, Midtown East, Astoria, East Village, Upper West Side, Financial District, Chelsea, NoMad, and SoHo. That kind of multi-location consistency across this many neighborhoods is rare, and the review signals back it up across platforms. Beyond 7th Street, the list surfaces what the city's burger scene actually looks like: Burger Heights in Washington Heights, Fat Boys Burgers in Hell's Kitchen, KX Burger and Beyond and Burger Club in Astoria, and Handcraft Burgers and Brew in Midtown.
For the best halal burger in NYC, the list has genuine options. This is a city where halal burger searches are high enough volume to be their own category, and the spots that rank well here earn it on taste and consistency rather than proximity. Best burger in Chelsea NYC, best burger in Midtown NYC, best burgers in the Upper West Side: the neighborhood filter at the top of this page is the fastest way to narrow the list to what's closest to you. Jackson Hole in Jackson Heights is a long-running entry that keeps earning its placement, and Bareburger on the Upper West Side represents the cleaner-ingredient end of the spectrum.
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
7th Street Burger, 7th Street Burger, and Burger Heights are considered some of the best burger spots in New York 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 New York. 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.
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