Black Burger

When you travel to a place like New York for the first time you have a list of things you want to do / eat. (Well I do!) a good burger on my list and this is a good burger. A good sign is that they ask you how you want it cooked. Menu has a good range but not so massive you can’t choose. And was great value. We sat in the window on high stools watching the world go by eating these amazing burgers. Juicy, well put together, toppings and sauces complimenting each other without overpowering. Just a great burger. Husband and I both got burger soda and fries for under $40 dollars and left very satisfied. There was a steady stream of customers so clearly a popular place. Situated on the edge of Tribeca soho and China town.

Walked past and wanted to try a burger in NYC. Got the Dbl Bacon Cheese combo w/ curly fries. Burger was customized how I wanted it and cooked as I preferred. Service was prompt, and the food overall tasted great. Location is pretty small, but good for people watching on the street. (I can see it getting crowded very easily given that this is NYC.) There's plenty of options to get, so if you're looking for what's on their menu I'd give this location a try for sure.

The burger was good but the curly fries were amazing. The level or crisp on ever single one. Will go back for those

I came across this restaurant and was immediately put off by the sign out front (see photo). Using the phrase “Once You Go Black, You Never Go Back” as a marketing slogan is highly disrespectful. This saying has long been tied to racial and sexual stereotypes, and seeing it used casually to sell burgers is disappointing and offensive. Restaurants should create welcoming environments for all customers, and this kind of messaging does the opposite. I hope the owners reconsider their branding and choose language that doesn’t rely on racialized or insensitive stereotypes.

Great burger spot very friendly staff very consistent with quality and taste definitely a straight Situation

Great little spot on the corner of West Bway and Canal. I had the double burger with avocado. It was perfect and Juan was polite

I recently had an exceptional lunch at Black Burger on Canal St in Manhattan. The experience was truly memorable, highlighted by their signature double black burger with cheese. The burger was cooked to perfection, medium rare, just as I requested, and each bite was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The curly fries were a perfect side dish, wonderfully crunchy and well-seasoned. Despite the restaurant's small size and limited seating, the quality of the food more than compensates, making it a hidden gem in the area. This place is a must-visit for anyone craving a top-tier burger in an unassuming setting. The combination of delicious food, high velocity city atmosphere, and friendly service makes it stand out in the bustling Manhattan food scene.

Total Score: 4.25 Bathroom: N/A Didn’t use the bathroom Customer Service: N/A Was takeout restaurant Ambiance: 3.5/5 It’s very emo vibes, all black, cuz ya know. Black burger. Seating was meh though. Scrappy. Food: 2/5 Onion rings were burnt and hard to eat. Burger was p juicy but also a bit undercooked. Wow: 0/1 Normal Thai restaurant Total Score = (2*AM + 5*FOOD + WOW)/0.8

Great burger, good shake, fries look better than they are. As another reviewer said, the fries have too much batter.

I wanted something quick and this looked good. It's a small place right near the Canal St. subway station off the E line. There's some seating inside and outside. After ordering a single smash burger with an egg, I didn't have to wait long for my order to arrive. The food was slightly disappointing in my opinion. The taste wasn't bad. The bun was nicely toasted and the grilled onions were sweet. The meat was thin and dry. The egg wasn't runny but after thinking about it, I realized the menu never specified if it was runny or not. I had just assumed. The cheese melted well and added extra flavor. The special sauce tasted similar to thousand island dressing. Ultimately, it tasted like a better Big Mac from MacDonalds. I was starving so it was good but objectively it wasn't the best burger I've ever had.

(Overall: C) - I found Black Burger to be quite middle of the road. I've definitely had far worse burgers before, but their food does enumerate a number of culinary flaws that, if fixed, could be much more enjoyable. (Onion Rings: B) - This appetizer was quite enjoyable as it is a large portion that is freshly fried and piping hot, which pairs well with their barbeque sauce. One criticism is that the grease control could be improved. (Pineapple Teriyaki Burger: F) - The first time I had this burger, it was better, but this time there just appeared to be techical flaws after another. First, the patties were overcooked and dry. It's evident that the grill is too hot as the buns are burnt black. Then, the teriyaki sauce is too thin as the wrapping builds a pocket of liquid waiting to explode and make a mess everywhere. That being said, the concept of pineapple, bacon, and some fresh vegetable is a good one to create infuse some sweetness into the burger. -- Food: E Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: E Overall: +0 C Insta/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

Every time I am in New York, I make sure I stop by and get myself a banana milkshake. These guys serve the best banana milkshakes in the world. Also, this location in Tribeca is the bomb. These guys are so nice friendly and the food is amazing.

Went here after I had an appointment around the area. To be honest I looked at the menu and reviews before ordering and decided to finally go with the smash burger double. The space is kind of tiny so it would be difficult to sit and eat here. I went with the combo which included curly fries and a small drink. Personally, the burger was OK. I've had better. It did not really feel juicy to me or tender. The fries were good and crispy. Overall not a bad option.

Needed something good to eat late-night and found this. Had the Hawaiian burger, and it was cooked very well. The ratio of fries to burger was excessive, but the fries were seasoned very well. The general sitting area was very tight and could use a good wipe down. If you're in the in the area, it's definitely worth stopping by.

Ordered the Jack Black burger (pepper jack cheese with bacon, onion ring with lettuce, onion and special sauce. Coupled as a combo with a small soft drink and curly fries. A very generous serving of curly fries. Also ordered a vanilla shake with Reese cup blended with it. Burger has a great flavor and freshness to it. Very crispy curly fries, not over done. Just right. Wish I had gotten extra special sauce to dip my fries into, it taste great. Vanilla shake is a nice dessert to finish up this meal.

What a solid spot for late night delivery. The curly fries are yum and the burger is juicy and hits the spot. I am in love with the vanilla milkshake. Def recommend this spot.

Not for me. I ordered French fries. Only after him asking me if I wanted anything else! I said FRENCH FRIES! To which he should have said we only have CURLY!! So that went straight in the trash. There's no potatoes, just a lot of cornstarch. I had to clean my own table outside. All of them were dirty. And there was no effort seen to come clean them from the inside. The burger, I need the bun to be not so flimsy. I got impossible burger. And I waited extra extra long for it, even watching people eat their own meals, I sat outside and they never called my number. They wait for me to look into the window after so long and then held up my box of food. Finally tried this place after many years of walking by. I should have continued walking by! I spent $20.32. Ugh!

I got the Black burger and curly fries. Yummy! Even better? This place has Coke Zero which solidified its 5 star rating. Friendly and quick service. Will be back next time I'm in the area.

Glad this place exists for when I have a hankering for a good burger. Burgers are made to order juicy goodness; curly fries are crispy crunchy bringers of joy; service is friendly and quick. Limited seating indoors, a bit of seating outdoors; no frills burger joint for a solid burger. Their slogan is true: once you go black, you never go back! I'll be back!

My go-to burger joint when I'm at work. While a little pricey, (I paid about $35 for two combos), it is hands down one of the best burgers in the area. Curly fries are crispy and flavorful. Limited seating but it wasn't a problem.

I've passed by Black Burger a hundred times but never gave it a thought. I was starving late night and looking for something open AND close to home so it would arrive quickly via Grubhub. SO glad I gave it a shot. Everything was delicious. Like really! The burger had a juicy & flavorful patty, great potato roll, and fresh toppings (added mushrooms were noms). Hands down better than Shake Shack or In&Out. I said what I said!! Curly fries are super yummy - perfect texture & seasoning - and the chocolate shake drool worthy with chocolate chunks in it. How is this not a nationwide chain!?? Will definitely be getting burgers here now that Breakroom closed in the neighborhood.

Very hearty and good deal for the money - I love the mushrooms and onions on the deluxe burger, and get the Onion rings! They are giant and crispy!!

Night shift crew at black burger is everything. Best late night burger in NYC. Jerry and Freddy hooked it the fuck up!!!!!!!

Ordered delivery for lunch at the office. Food came quick and properly labeled (a bunch of us got different things). I got the Swiss burger with an extra patty, then added an egg and avocado. My coworkers and I all loved our meals. The patty itself was juicy and well-seasoned. Will be ordering again!

Food is amazing Highly recommend and the staff is super welcoming and friendly!! The burger was delicious !!!

The presentation of food was amazing but the quality was very mediocre it wasn't very juicy the bread to the burger was hard I like my bread nice and soft

Pretty good. Straight forward fast-food burger joint. Really yummy milkshakes. Used to go there all the time in high school.

messed up my order completely after I repeated the order twice. Waited 10 minutes. Repeated the order again and it was wrong.

A great burger served by v welcoming staff. I took the meal deal - there were quite a lot of fries!

I would give less than one star If possible, every time I've ordered online from here food is always missing or made completely incorrectly. Whenever instructions are placed on specifically removing toppings they're always ignored and the burgers get completely drenched in sauce. I haven't gotten a single order from here that included everything I bought or listened to special instructions.

The burgers here are on point. Fast friendly service and the standard cheeseburger comes with a super tasty sauce. I'll definitely be back.

Burgers made fresh, fries were fresh as well. Quick service and taste was terrific. Milkshakes are a nice touch if you want to spoil yourself a bit

Decent Burger/Fries/Shake, but nothing above and beyond any other medium Had a late night dinner here. Lady behind the register was fantastic. Wish the food was at her level. Ended up getting the JackBlack Burger, medium curly cheese fries, and a chocolate shake with reeses/oreo. Burger was on par with any other fast casual joint in the city. The curly fries were cooked well, crispy outside/soft inside. The chocolate shake was okay. Most of the toppings weren't crushed enough to fit through the straw and/or were stuck at the bottom. Not rushing to go back, but def can see why this place has been around awhile. Convenient location off of Canal.

Black burger. Whoa. I was surprised by how great these burgers were. They need way more locations. Cause this is choice for sure! They have a bunch of options. I tried the Swiss burger with fries. It was juicy, and flavorful. Well worth the money. I'll be sure to get this again next time I'm on canal street.

Great burger that's open a little later than others, do not order anything else the burger is fricking large. Definitely not trying to be New York's Best Burger but convenient, indulgent and of great value for the price and late night circumstances.

I got this as late-night takeout on a Sunday, having passed by it many times from the train station. All in all, I was impressed by the quantity & quality of the options. While there is only 1 veggie patty (which is 75 cents more than regular, which struck me as peculiar), the options for toppings were plentiful and all sounded fun! I opted for the Philly, which was cheese, mushrooms, peppers, and onions. They certainly did not skimp on patty size and toppings, as they were spilling out of my burger. The fries are a bit expensive on the side of an already $10 burger alone, but if there was some spicy mayo on the burger, it would have been even better. Overall, quite a tasty option & made very quickly. I'd come back again to try some more of the toppings!

late hours, fast service, and great food! Ranch veggie burger was delish! and onion rings were light and crispy. quick service and reasonably priced. if you need a late night snack you should check them out!

Normally if I want a burger and also save a few bucks, I'll go to a McDonald's. However after running the NYC Half Marathon earlier in the day, I decided to mix things up and check out Black Burger since it was located really close to where I was staying. It was a really small place. A little more than half of the restaurant was the kitchen. On the customer side of the counter there were some counter spots for you to eat your burger, but not enough for more than a few people. I wasn't feeling particularly hungry, so when it was my turn, I ordered just their Black Burger with cheese, cooked medium without any sides. I got the burger with their standard ingredients... lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, and house sauce. Keep in mind that they'll give you a discount if pay with cash. I hardly ever carry cash these days, so plastic it is! Once my order was up, I took it back to my room to eat. The single patty burger didn't look very impressive, but it did taste good. Also the bun didn't disintegrate while I was eating it. If I do come back here, I'll probably get a double cheeseburger or one of their specialty burgers.

Great burger spot! Came here for a quick bite with a friend and got the Swiss Burger with some Curly Fries. Both the burger and fries were great! The two guys working the front were really funny and were really generous with the portion of fries they gave us. Glad I got to try this place out!

I placed an order online and my food was ready quicker than I expected. Your burger can be customized to your liking, from different options of cheese, meat and toppings. Besides beef, Black Burger has turkey, chicken and vegan patty options. I enjoyed my loaded double stacked burger. It was fresh, juicy and very filling.

Believe it or not you can eat inside. And, a nice view of Canal street and the best dawn fries ever. In fact the visit is worth it for the fries alone the burger is a great plus. The guys who work here are super nice and the tip is much appreciated so do tip.

I'll give 2 starts because it's a step above McDonald's. The patty you barely felt. The bread is kind of hard, you can't control the patty from sliding out the sandwich. I wouldn't recommend it. Wendy's is better

Quick stop while walking the NY street market. Only couple tables inside. No restrooms as typical in NY.

Why do I love it here? It's just vibes. Food is quick it's cheap enough - surprisingly the chicken Caesar salad can get it EVERY time and everyone is just lovely :))

If I had dropped a tip in the jar after my order, I would have taken it back after my order arrived. The two guys that look exactly alike, brothers I'm told are about the most unprofessional pair of cackling hyenas I've ever endured, these two momo's are cooking and working directly in front of the customers behaving like that. Not one single word in English was used at any point during my time inside, I couldn't wait to get out of there and I should have -- right then and there. At no point did they stop the incessant and ear piercing offensive loudness of yelling and the counter girl and the box folder gladly joined in, modulating the other to sacrificial levels. Horrible behavior --- that is, anywhere in the civilized world. Now --- I could care less about the certified beef you use and tracking the meat all the way to the moon and back or wherever it began. Who really cares when your so poorly treated, why would I care? The beef in the Double Black Burger was far from special, or even average, indicating to me that what they sell may be different from what they promote. And the cast of misfits really puts an emphasis on even the smaller, seemingly inconsquential problems. Eg1: unclean floors, torn seat covers, cheap napkins, gummy floors, sticky counter, slimy sauce bottles, you get the point. The cheap bun fell apart in a moment upon any contact with any of the other parts, wet bun, wet lettuce wet burger, wet foil. This place is all wet and would never be a consideration again. Yet -- The title of Worst Burger and Worst Staff? Well --- that's too easy... Its this dump, and I can't wait to move that information down the Yelp line to all my buddies in forewarning.

I order the Texas burger, it was really good I enjoyed it. I have no complaints. as you can see I took a big bite of it before taking the picture because it was smelling really good and it was very Delicious.

This is a small burger place in LES Manhattan. There are very few places to sit, but the seating at the window offers a good spot for people watching while enjoying your burger. The food is so delicious too! I'm not a vegetarian yet, but I do try to limit my meat consumption, especially red meat. I tried the Veggie-licious Mexicali sandwich complete with bacon but with a veggie patty instead of beef. This burger was absolutely amazing! I definitely recommend trying it with the veggie patty! Also, their house sauce tastes great with the curly fries! Everything was freshly made to order. I think since I ordered a veggie burger instead of beef, I didn't feel weighed down afterwards but still was able to feel like I was indulging in a cheat day treat of burger and fries. It was quite a satisfying meal! I can't wait to go back and try some of the other items on the menu!

Found this counter burger joint while walking through Tribeca and it was definitely a find! I had the Black burger w/cheese, my husband had the double Black with bacon and we shared a large curly fry. It was so tasty! The bun is perfectly cooked along with your burger -- and you can request how you want your meat cooked, ie, medium, medium rade, etc. Plus, these guys are super friendly. It's the kind of neighborhood joint you want (and should) support. Two thumbs up!

After going to the gym I decided to eat a burger on the way back to the hotel room because why not? I had already worked off the calories. I saw black burger and went in and was very surprised by the quality of the burger. The room itself is very small and only seats about 8 to 10 people total. it was a smaller Burger as far as burgers go so to be safe I ordered the double cheeseburger with bacon. It was just the right amount but a single Patty definitely would have been too small. The ingredients were fresh and although I'm not a big bread fan the bun was quality. they do have their own brand of root beer which I regret not trying since I am a root beer loving person. They do not offer a restroom to the public so I was not able to review that. all in all I would say it was a good experience and would encourage you to stop by however if you're hungry order two burgers or the double cheeseburger. They were very generous with the fries but I thought the fries were a little overcooked and too crunchy. I'm more of a soggy french fry person. Would I go back? Yes. What I order the fries again probably not. My rating system consists of a 3-star being exactly what you expected and neither good nor bad. A 4 means something was extra special and a 5 means you were blown away. A 2 star rating was disappointing and a 1-star rating is terrible

Lunch time summons a quality burger which Black Burger upholds to the quality, and juicy flavor. One black burger with cheese, lettuce, and tomato $5.99 was perfectly cooked medium without any dryness but abundant flavor. I desired red onions on my burger. The bun was plain and boring supermarket mass produced and purchased cheaply. My predilection is either brioche bread or sourdough bread. One bottle water $2.49 was surely overpriced indeed. Customer service is average but efficient without the ignore or apathetic cavalier attitude that I have grown so accustomed and intolerable. I would like to try their curly fries as it is something that I highly covet. Extremely limited seating which does not meet the NYC law requirement of providing facilities to patrons.

Super delicious burger! The beef is juicy with nice flavor. I had the regular cheeseburger with raw onion and the regular fixings that come with it. My friend had the jalapeño burger and loved it as well, claiming she had the best burger out of us. The milkshake was fresh and delicious. I got chocolate and banana, don't judge. It tastes like a sundae!

Heard great things about them and decided to try them out for lunch today and to my surprise they have daily special offers for lunch! Love that, esp. Since most people including myself get sick of eating the same thing all the time near the job. Come in with fast food expectations and not restaurant expectations and you won't be disappointed; it just costs more than your McDonalds and Burger Kings. Food: The burgers are freshly made on the spot and delicious and the size is smaller than a whopper. Their sodas are self service for refills and they cant seat much people if you are thinking about the dine in experience. I heard they're milkshakes are pretty good, esp the strawberry flavor and they give large portions for fries. So I will have to come back to try those and see for my self.

If you want a burger from here you have to ask for them to put seasoning on your burger or else it will be bland but i wish they used pork bacon instead of beef bacon

Jerry, Freddy, and Ahmed looked out for me and was very welcoming. Such a great vibe to this crew!!

A small corner burgers and shake hangout serving up the basics and some specialties. I got the Mexicali. The patty had amazing flavor and came out pretty fast. Everything was proportioned well. If you're looking for a sweeter bun on your burger, this is the place. I would've paid about $7.50 but it was $9. WARNING: there is an extra charge if you use credit card. The best way to pay here is cash!

The customer service was phenomenal - they were patient with all our questions. The burgers are DELICIOUS. And most importantly they asked us how we wanted our burgers done - they're not frozen, they're fresh. YUM. Definitely coming back.

This is a good burger. I had it after it was already cold. The onion rings were good! The burger had pretty good flavor. I liked it but I'm still on the hunt for something that will make me want to come back. Take this with a grain of salt because I'm unimpressed by shake shack.