The Burger

I'll be honest. Burgers are one of my favorite things to talk about. There will probably be more than one post about them...including a wish list of the places I still need to visit. I actually have a list. It exists. Over half of the places on there are burger places.

There are so many amazing places to get burgers in New York. My friends and I frequent Shake Shack, Black Shack, and Joy Burger Bar. These places are all great, but every once in awhile I come across a place where the burger impacts my soul to the core and I can't stop thinking about my next visit.

First off: The Smith

The Smith is a restaurant in the East Village serving a wide array of delicious American food. They have a burger deluxe on the menu which is what I ordered the first time there. I have to say I will probably never try anything else....ever. I am so sold on this burger I think I am ready to commit to it being my favorite. Maybe not the best, but my favorite. Melted white cheddar covering the beef...bacon...lettuce...tomato...mayo..onions..secret sauce...on a brioche bun. For $15 you get the burger which comes with a great amount of fries.

3rd Ave between 10th and 11th street
Reservations recommended

Next up: Dumont

In the lovely neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, lies two locations where you can find this burger. One is a burger joint, the other is an actual restaurant with a full menu. The burger here is very satisfying. At the burger joint you have the option to get a 5oz ($9.50) or 8oz ($12.50) burger while at the restaurant only the 8oz is available. Fries, onion rings or green salad available to accompany this thicker patty. Also, the Mac and cheese is more than delightful!

Dumont Restaurant
432 Union Ave
North Side-Williamsburg

Dumont Burger
314 Bedford Avenue
South Side-Williamsburg


And Lastly: Bill's Bar and Burger

Located just a block from my job, it took me a long time to realize it was even there. I went here one night when the Olympics were still on and they had a nice screen propped on the wall for us to watch while we dined. These burgers reminded me of the perfect burger at a summer BBQ. Sesame seed bun, flatter patty, melted american cheese. Menu included different toppings and burger themes ranging from $6-$9. Not badly priced, although it doesn't include sides.

22 9th Ave, Meatpacking District