Best Burgers in Upper East Side (2026)
7 places ranked using live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats & many other platforms
Top Rated Burgers in Upper East Side
Showing 7 of 7 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
Shake Shack
GourmetMidtown burger bar with craft beer selection and customizable gourmet burgers.
154 East 86th St · Upper East Side
Sin City Burger
OrganicOrganic burger chain offering grass-fed beef, bison, and plant-based options.
311 E 76th St · Upper East Side
Emmy Squared Pizza
FusionBayside Turkish-American burger spot with Mediterranean-spiced patties.
1426 3rd Ave · Upper East Side
Bareburger
Southern-StyleHarlem Tex-Mex spot serving Southern-style burgers with spicy flavors.
1681 1st Ave · Upper East Side
Finnegan's Wake
GrilledUpper East Side Irish pub serving traditional grilled burgers and pub fare.
1361 1st Ave · Upper East Side
Wrap-N-Run Grill
GrilledUpper East Side quick-service spot with grilled burgers and wraps.
1125 Lexington Ave · Upper East Side
About Upper East Side Burgers
New York is one of the country's great food metros, and Upper East Side's burger scene mirrors that breadth, from plant-based stacks to diner-style classics. Whether you're hunting the best burgers in Upper East Side, a fast burger toward Garment District, or a relaxed table in Washington Heights, you still have real choice without leaving the area.
On this URL we only surface burgers spots tied to Upper East Side, but each still earns its rank with the same 0–100 blend we use New York-wide, so you can trust the signal even when the geography is small.
These 7 Upper East Side burgers entries emphasize diner-style classics, chef-driven gourmet burgers, smash patties, plant-based stacks, and more, prioritized by the latest blended signals—not editorial payola. Check back after major review bursts and you'll notice the rankings breathing with the city.
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, Shake Shack, and Sin City Burger are considered some of the best burger spots in Upper East Side 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 Upper East Side. 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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