Harlem Public

"There's a good chance you'll require a burger at some point soon, whether it’s after an unusually fruitful Happy Hour or when you just can’t bear the thought of eating the same salad for the 12th day in a row. That’s when this cheerful pub comes in handy, complete with a sidewalk patio on Broadway strung with lights. One whole side of the menu is devoted to burgers—there are seven in total, plus a “build it your damn self” section. Two solid choices are the soft and saucy “Daddy Mac” and the “Parmesan Crusted,” served between two slices of toasted sourdough bread (yes, the top is coated with melted parmesan). The fried chicken sandwiches are also a terrific choice, including the impressively sized (and hot sauce-centric) “Hot Fried Thigh.”" - the curious uptowner, sonal shah

"Harlem Public on Broadway and 149th Street serves seven different kinds of burgers (including one with peanut butter and brown sugar bacon on it). More impressively, they’ve set up a beautiful back patio and sidewalk seating area with flowers nice enough to make you feel like you’re attending a small wedding between the happy couple, burger and fry." - hannah albertine

"This burger spot and neighborhood watering hole opened in 2012 serves food from 11 a.m. to midnight daily, with items like house-ground burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, tots, fried pickles, big salads, and wings. Consider its sibling locations, less expensive At the Wallace and cocktail spot the Honey Well, with its outdoor garden." - Kayla Stewart, Eater Staff

"There are some moments when you need a burger, whether it’s after an unusually prolific Happy Hour or when you just can’t bear the thought of eating the same salad for the 12th day in a row. That’s when this cheerful pub in West Harlem steps in, complete with a sidewalk patio on Broadway strung with lights. One whole side of the menu here is devoted to burgers - there are seven in total, plus a “build it your damn self” section. Two solid choices are the soft and saucy Daddy Mac and the Parmesan Crusted, served between two slices of toasted sourdough bread (yes, the top is coated with melted parmesan). The fried chicken sandwiches are also a terrific choice, including the impressively-sized (and hot sauce-centric) Hot Fried Thigh. Food Rundown Hot Fried Thigh Warning: Do not order this sandwich on a first date. There’s a good chance all the hot sauce, ranch dressing, pickles, and slaw that make this fried chicken sandwich so tasty will end up on your face. Long-standing friends and a few tall beers are your best choice here. Parmesan Crusted Burger Two pieces of flat sourdough bread, the top one melted with parmesan, may seem like an unwieldy choice for a bun. But everything about this delicious burger works, including the Swiss cheese, pickled onions, and chipotle mayo layered in between. Frozen Pop Rocks Margarita It’s Friday and you want to celebrate the end of the week, but in a goofy way. Enter this pink slushy that comes in a cup whose rim has been dipped in pop rocks. It’s loaded with tequila and a sweet strawberry-and-mango concoction." - The Curious Uptowner