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
7th Street Burger Upper West Side
Angus BeefModern roadside burger chain with Angus beef, crinkle fries, and creamy shakes.
424 Amsterdam Ave · Upper West Side
Bareburger
Smash BurgerPizzeria also serving Detroit-style smash burgers with crispy edges.
2233 Broadway · Upper West Side
Holy Cow Burgers
Smash BurgerSouth Bronx smash burger spot with ultra-crispy, thin patties.
23 W 100th St · Upper West Side
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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Best Pizza in Upper West Side
Astoria pizzeria delivering authentic New York-style slices and pies.
Best Tacos in Upper West Side
Neighborhood taqueria serving classic street tacos and tortas.
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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 Upper West Side 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.
Upper West Side 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.
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