Best Burgers in Upper West Side (2026)

3 places ranked using live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats & many other platforms

Top Rated Burgers in Upper West Side

Showing 3 of 3 restaurants · Ranked by FoodIndex score

Modern roadside burger chain with Angus beef, crinkle fries, and creamy shakes.

424 Amsterdam Ave · Upper West Side

Google: 4.4 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: 4.7

Food Index Score 84.02
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Smash Burger

Pizzeria also serving Detroit-style smash burgers with crispy edges.

2233 Broadway · Upper West Side

Google: 4.9 Yelp: 3.9 Uber Eats: 4.6

Food Index Score 83.51
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Smash Burger

South Bronx smash burger spot with ultra-crispy, thin patties.

23 W 100th St · Upper West Side

Google: 4.7 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.3

Food Index Score 76.13
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About Upper West Side Burgers

Local burger energy in Upper West Side shows up as plant-based stacks on some corners and diner-style classics on others—classic New York overlap. Compare listings here, then keep Williamsburg and Rockaway Beach in mind if you like to hop neighborhoods for your next burger.

On this URL we only surface burgers spots tied to Upper West 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 3 Upper West 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.

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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.

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