burger joint
Hamburger restaurant · Midtown West ·
Juicy burgers, thick patties, custom toppings, cool graffiti vibe
Juicy burgers, thick patties, custom toppings, cool graffiti vibe
"Not everyone knows that you’re supposed to run counterclockwise around the reservoir, but most people know about Burger Joint. This is one of our favorite options for something casual in the area between Carnegie Hall and the statue at the bottom of Central Park. Get the burger with the works (pickles, onion, tomatoes, and lettuce) and some fries on the side. And, other than the fact that it tastes great, it helps to know that a single cheeseburger here costs a little less than a big bottle of water at a sporting event or concert." - hannah albertine
"You can’t have an argument about the best burgers in the city and not have Burger Joint in the mix. This place gets slammed during high lunch hours, but by 3pm it’s dead. Eat a late breakfast to hold you over." - team infatuation
"Exhibit B: the burger from Burger Joint is another best-in-category food item within walking distance of Radio City. Though this place is hidden behind a red curtain at Le Parker Meridien hotel, it’s not a secret, and the lines here can get a little out of hand – best not to come dangerously hangry." - katherine lewin
"Burger Joint debuted in 2002 behind a curtain in the lobby of the glamorous Thompson Central Park Hotel, back when it was called the Parker Meridien. The restaurant features thick, juicy burgers, and ordering one with “the works” gets you lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup. Other toppings, like chili crisp, ranch dressing, and sauteed mushrooms, can be added for extra. Burger Joint has offshoot locations in Penn Station’s Moynihan Food Hall and at Industry City." - Robert Sietsema, Eater Staff
"A faltering burger chain famous for its original location behind a curtain in the lobby of Le Parker Meridien hotel has thankfully managed to persist. Its burgers are cooked over flame, giving them a distinctive smoky taste that speaks of backyard barbecues; the toppings are the fundamental raw onions, lettuce, and tomato. Aside from milkshakes and fries — like McDonald’s, only better — the counter doesn’t do much else. Vegetarian version available." - Eater Staff
