Everybody loves a mouthwatering cheeseburger (except for vegans) and lucky for us the American staple be found at most eateries, fast diners, and sports bars in New York City. Burger and fries are the most casual meal to order in most parts of the country but the burgers on this list are anything but casual! This is a compilation of the best burgers in New York City so make sure to grab your friends, family, or date and try the 12 juiciest burger joints in NYC.

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J.G. Melon
Bar & Restaurant $
89 MacDougal St, New York NY, 10012
JG Melon serves one of the most iconic burgers in town. Visit the new downtown location for burgers, sandwiches, salads and more. Now serving happy hour!
Union Square Cafe
Restaurant $
101 E 19th St, New York NY, 10003
Union Square Cafe's iconic food and gracious hospitality changed the restaurant landscape in New York City, and continue to set the bar for excellence...
The Happiest Hour NYC
Restaurant
121 W 10th St, New York NY, 10011
The Happiest Hour is a whimsical new cocktail bar & diner by Acme's Jon Neidich and veteran New York bartender Jim Kearns, formerly of the NoMad Hotel...
Peter Luger Steak House Est. 1887
Restaurant $$
178 Broadway, Brooklyn NY, 11211
Peter Luger Steak House has been serving the finest steaks since 1887. We choose from only the finest USDA PRIME meat available.
Emmy Squared
4.6  5 Rating (2)
83 1st Ave, New York NY, 10028
Some of the best pizza in NYC
Minetta Tavern
Restaurant $$
113 MacDougal St, New York NY, 10012
Through the span of its long history, the Tavern was frequented by different layabouts and holders on including Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, Eugene O'Neill,...
Superiority Burger
4.2  5 Rating (1)
430 E 9th St, New York NY, 10009
our core value: humility Order DELIVERY online @ http://alturl.com/2db4p
21 Club
Bar & Restaurant $
21 W 52nd St, New York NY, 10019
With two restaurants and ten private event rooms, ‘21’ is the perfect spot for cocktails, lunch, dinner, or that next important event. From the ornamental...
The burger joint at the Parker New York
Bar & Restaurant $
119 W 56th St, New York NY, 10019
Burgers made to order with all the fixins, Fries, Homemade Brownies, Soda, Milkshakes, Sam Adams on tap, and Wine. Psst…it’s our little secret, ‘er,...
Upland
4.5  5 Rating (1)
345 Park Ave S, New York NY, 10010
Built around a California-inspired philosophy that takes heavy cues from the seasons, Upland balances a familiar rusticity with a smart global approach,...
4.5  5 Rating (1)
4 Charles Street, New York NY, 10014
An intimate supper club tucked away in the charming West Village neighborhood of Manhattan.