Royale
Hamburger restaurant · East Village
157 Loisaida Ave, New York, NY 10009
Highlights
Classic burgers & year-round patio seating make this a chill spot
Classic burgers & year-round patio seating make this a chill spot
"Royale’s burger is called the Royale With Cheese, and we'd take it over a Quarter Pounder any day. Soft bun, medium-sized patty done just right, broiled cheddar cheese with LTO—it's a no frills, straightforward cheeseburger, and it's best enjoyed on the back patio of this East Village bar with friends on a sunny day." - will hartman, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, sonal shah, ciera velarde
"Royale’s backyard is one of the most pleasant places to hang out in the East Village on a hot summer day. But the dive (which serves an abnormally good burger) is more than just a place where you can drink beer outside. The inside is functionally the neighborhood’s living room—a non-corny Cheers-esque spot where the bartenders know everything about their regulars' lives. Come in during the week, and you’ll be one of them soon enough." - bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah
"Royale is a perfect bar for watching a game with a beer and burger. Add in a spacious, plant-lined backyard—a top sunny day hang in the East Village since 2006—and it’s a great local watering hole as well. Both calm enough to catch up with friends during the week, and loud enough to feel like you’re actually going out on the weekend, Royale also keeps everyone fed with some excellent bar food, like buffalo wings and onion rings. Our only complaint? They’re not allowed to play TV volume outside, so if you want to watch a game and enjoy a warm breeze at the same time, you’re better off at The Grafton. Food Rundown photo credit: Will Hartman Royale With Cheese Yeah, yeah, Pulp Fiction, we know. This quintessential bar burger bursts with beefy flavor, and it’s served on a buttery brioche bun. It’s always cooked well, with just enough of a crust from the broiler." - Will Hartman
"There are two things separating Royale from its other “chill” sports bar peers: the burger and the patio. And yes, if it’s cold outside, the former is still 100% enough of a reason for you to steer your group here. Royale is never too crowded, the burger is consistently great, and this continues to be one of our places for a not-overly-rowdy hangout." - bryan kim, katherine lewin, neha talreja, kenny yang
"You could always go to Royale to watch the game - it’s one of our favorite sports watching spots in the East Village. But that would require some effort. Instead, order that excellent Royale Burger straight to your living room and take a moment to appreciate that you didn’t have to put on real pants to eat it. Order Now" - katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg
