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
Burgermania
Classic AmericanClassic American burgers with perfectly seasoned beef and melted cheese.
274 W 40th St · Midtown
Bareburger - Astoria (31st Ave)
Classic AmericanManhattan burger joint offering customizable burgers with fresh toppings.
33-21 31st Ave · Astoria
Burger Village
GourmetPark Slope gaming-themed burger spot with creative, gourmet burgers.
120 Church St · Financial District
Yoyo chicken ( Woodside )
GourmetFun burger joint with Instagram-worthy burgers and playful presentations.
49-14 30th Ave. · Woodside
Holy Cow Burgers
Southern-StyleFlushing spot serving Southern-style burgers with crispy, fried flavors.
23-14 36th Ave · Astoria
Milk Burger
HalalHalal burger chain offering certified halal beef with flavorful spices.
148 Bruckner Blvd · Mott Haven
Harlem Shake
Juicy PattyHarlem burger joint with thick, juicy patties and creamy milkshakes.
100 W 124th St · Harlem
Burgermania
FusionMidtown East spot offering burgers with international flavor profiles.
68 W 39th St · Midtown
Burger World
FusionWoodside spot serving Korean-style burgers with crispy chicken and spicy sauces.
534 9th Ave · Hell's Kitchen
Blue Road Burger
GrilledStaten Island diner serving classic grilled burgers with traditional toppings.
134 Ludlow St · Lower East Side
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.