Burger Bodega

"With its unique decor modeled after a New York bodega, this Heights burger joint has become a go-to for many Houstonians’ burger cravings. Order the classic smash burger with grilled onions and the creamy Bodega sauce, or the show-stopping chopped cheese: diced beef patties, cheese, peppers, and onions on a hoagie roll. Other options, like fries piled high with beef and cheese sauce, are also available. Don’t forget the milkshake, which comes in vanilla, chocolate, mango lassi, and Vietnamese coffee flavors." - Brianna Griff, Brittany Britto Garley

"This New York bodega-themed joint has made a name for itself in the vast Houston burger scene. Its signature smash burger rings in at just under $10 and features a double smashed patty with gooey American cheese, grilled onions, house-made pickles, and Bodega sauce loaded inside a potato bun. The substantial $11 chopped cheese, an ode to the NYC classic, pairs well with the signature milkshakes, including the mango lassi — a nod to the owner’s Pakistani heritage." - Brianna Griff, Brittany Britto Garley

"With its unique decor modeled after a New York bodega, this Heights burger joint has become a go-to for many Houstonians’ burger cravings. Order the classic smash burger with grilled onions and the creamy Bodega sauce, or the show-stopping chopped cheese: diced beef patties, cheese, peppers, and onions on a hoagie roll. Other options, like fries piled high with beef and cheese sauce, are also available. Don’t forget the milkshake, which comes in vanilla, chocolate, mango lassi, and Vietnamese coffee flavors." - Brittany Britto Garley

"The flagship location of Burger Bodega, known for its signature double smash burger and chopped cheese, offering a unique dining experience inspired by Harlem and NYC bodegas." - Brittany Britto Garley

"The smash burgers are obviously the star of the show at this Washington Avenue burger joint, but the chopped cheese, a riff on a New York bodega classic, is also worth venturing in for. The hoagie is stuffed with diner’s choice of diced beef or Impossible meat, as well as grilled onions, bell peppers, and American cheese quite literally “chopped” and mixed into it, plus layers of lettuce, tomatoes, and a Bodega sauce. Make it spicy with jalapeños and Burger Bodega’s spicy mayo." - Brittany Britto Garley