Butter Smashburgers

"Between the bars and the comedy clubs on MacDougal Street, having late night options in Greenwich Village is key. Butter Smashburgers doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but they are a one-stop-shop for crispy smashburgers, fries, chicken tender sandwiches, and ice cream. Everything on the menu at this fluorescently lit counter is under $10. It’s cheap, it’s quick, and the potato buns that the sandwiches are served on are fluffy. Plus, it’s right next door to 7th Street Burger. They serve basically the same menu, and you’re a lot less likely to run into a line at Butter. " - willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah, neha talreja, arden shore

"MacDougal Street has another late night food option. Butter Smashburgers, a minimal space that looks as bright as the inside of a fluorescent light bulb, sells single and double smashburgers, chicken tender sandwiches, soft serve, and hand cut fries until 2am on the weekends. At $9, the double smashburger is the most expensive item on their menu." - will hartman

"When you’re out in Greenwich Village seeing music or comedy, there’s a good chance you’ll exceed your two drink-minimum. Having a solid late-night option for greasy food is vital, and Butter Smashburgers, open until 2am on the weekends, should be on your list. No wider than a subway car, the MacDougal Street spot has a tight menu of cheeseburgers, a chicken tender sandwich, veggie burger, fries, and ice cream. The most expensive item here is the  double smashburger, which is a satisfying meal at $9, but the real hit is the chicken tender sandwich, which is coated in a slightly smoky chili oil.  It’s a great after-hours snack, and pairs well with a crushed peanut and caramel sauce-topped vanilla soft serve. Food Rundown photo credit: Ashley Revness House Cheeseburger The burgers are smashed extra thin and crispy, slathered with special sauce and loaded with tons of pickles and some grilled onions. The single is $6, but the double is a more substantial meal if you’re in the area and have a hole that needs filling in your stomach. photo credit: Ashley Revness Fried Chicken Sandwich A solitary, fat chicken tender sitting in a fluffy bun, this is a pretty satisfying sandwich for $8. The chili oil gives it a little more character and heat and it’s got some crunch from a layer of mayo-ey cabbage." - Will Hartman