Joe Jr.
Diner · Gramercy
167 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003
Highlights
Classic diner serving up a legendary burger and breakfast favorites
Classic diner serving up a legendary burger and breakfast favorites
"Almost everybody at this Gramercy diner gets the burger, which is exactly the kind of burger you’d hope for at a summer barbecue if the person hosting knew their way around a grill. A bonus: you can watch a cook flip the patty, layer it with cheese, then add bacon from a towering plate that sits precariously above the grill. Make it a deluxe with fries, lettuce, tomato, cole slaw, and a pickle, $15.85" - will hartman, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, sonal shah, ciera velarde
"The Joe Jr. burger is super-economical, a modest diner with an iconic sign. Go here for an under-$10 burger that’s nicely seared on both sides without being turned into the consistency of a potato chip. It’s cheaper than some fast-food burgers served in a more relaxing environment. Did you know: There’s a homage to its sign over at Superiority Burger." - Robert Sietsema
"At this low-key diner-coffee shop, frequented by locals and looking blissfully untouched by time, resides one of the city’s best burgers. The no-frills, griddled burger here is crafted from seven ounces of fresh ground chuck. A standard white bun encases the juicy, crumbly patty, which is accessorized with the classics: lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, and, if desired, American cheese." - Melissa McCart
"Joe Jr. is a throwback diner, with a sign so iconic, that it inspired the one at the new Superiority Burger. Around since the 1980s, it offers the most traditional of burgers and fries for under $10. It’s an exceptional deal as the price of burgers continues to climb, with many averaging $25. Take note of the daily specials, and consider the classic Greek diner dishes, too." - Robert Sietsema
"Almost everybody at Joe Junior gets the burger, which costs $7.30 and is exactly the kind of burger you’d hope for at a summer cookout if the person hosting knew their way around a grill. At this Gramercy diner, you can watch a cook flip the patty, layer it with cheese, then add bacon from a towering plate that sits precariously above the grill—or get a tuna melt, which we like even more. Joe's is tiny, the tables are taken up by returning customers, and the decor consists mostly of things that guests have left behind: Lost glasses hover above the cash register, and forgotten keys hang on hooks over the counter." - willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, bryan kim, neha talreja, sonal shah
