Shy’s Burgers
Hamburger restaurant · Greenwich Village ·
Grass-fed smashburgers, bistro burgers, pomme macaire, and more
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185 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012 Get directions
Grass-fed smashburgers, bistro burgers, pomme macaire, and more
185 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012 Get directions
"Your Order: Double Smash ($15). The smashburgers from Shy’s Burgers, a roving burger pop-up, are pressed so thin that they could probably float. (We can see your little crispy-burger-loving ears perk up through the screen.) The double smash has two patties cloaked in Kraft Deli Deluxe, with a hot-and-sweet condiment that’s spicier than any other special sauce mentioned on this list. It’s exactly as a smashburger should be, with potato chip-crispy edges and a soft, cheesy middle. For the summer, you can find them at Mimi, a French restaurant in Greenwich Village. Go, and pair your burger with an ice cold martini. " - willa moore, neha talreja, will hartman
"The smashburgers at this roving pop-up could win a world record for thinness. But when you visit Shy's summer residency at Mimi in Greenwich Village, order the larger Bistro Burger, too. It has a drip-down-your-hands patty that’s thick but not so thick you can’t fit your mouth around it. And the toppings—a small dollop of caramelized onions, a thick layer of cheese, and a chili crisp mayo that most definitely has some fish sauce in it—nail the balance of being more savory than sweet. We’re not sure this burger will be around forever, so put a visit to Mimi on your summer to-do list." - will hartman, bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, kenny yang
"The smashburgers from Shy’s Burgers, a pop-up that’s hosted events at places like Three Decker Diner, are pressed so thin that they could probably float. But the bistro burger, which they're currently serving at Greenwich Village French restaurant Mimi might be even better. It’s not so alarmingly thick you can’t fit your mouth around it. Instead, picture a manageable, Valentine’s Day-pink patty topped with a dollop of caramelized onions, a fish sauce-heavy crispy chili mayo, and a thick layer of Kraft Deli Deluxe on a flaky bun to soak up the saucy bits. The burger has the correct ratio of toppings, which is to say it's more savory than sweet. So bring a friend and order a smashburger and a bistro boy, plus any sides you see available. These burgers may not have a regular home, but they’re about to become your favorites in the city. Food Rundown The menu changes from pop-up to pop-up, but here’s what you can expect at their current residency at Mimi, which runs all summer. Pomme Macaire Imagine if french fries and mashed potatoes had a baby. The exterior is potato chip-level crispy, and the interior is soft and full of black pepper. Forget burgers and fries. Burgers and pomme macaire or bust. Chips and Mortadella A pile of chips. A blanket of mortadella. A drizzle of olive oil, and honey, and cheese. This is the sort of low-lift plate you’ll recreate over and over again in the dead of summer. It won’t taste quite as good as it did with an ice cold martini at Mimi, but it’ll get you pretty darn close. photo credit: Shy's Burgers Daily Salad Whatever is in the daily salad will balance out your order of two burgers. Recently, there was a crunchy cabbage salad with peanut-sesame dressing. Creamed Spinach Grilled Cheese Why isn’t this everywhere? Why isn’t everyone putting creamed spinach on their grilled cheeses? The bread is a little too thick and chewy on this iteration, but a world where creamed spinach graces the insides of grilled cheese is a world we want to be a part of. photo credit: Shy's Burgers Bistro Burger See the above text for more gushing. But there’s one thing we still haven’t mentioned: the bistro burger is $17. At this point, it’s hard to find a burger for under $30 in this city. Which is to say, go eat this. Soon. photo credit: Shy's Burgers Double Smash It all started with the smash, which means you should order both burgers at Shy’s. Don’t settle for one. It’s shockingly thin, impressively crispy, and each patty is layered with cheese. There’s also a secret sauce—of course—but it’s spicier than all the other vaguely pink sauces. Thanks, pickled chilis." - Willa Moore
"I report that Shy's Burgers, a three-year-old pop-up, will be serving its popular burgers all summer out of the French restaurant Mimi at 185 Sullivan Street near Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village; the pop-up is starting slow with two burgers, a sandwich, and 'other small treats,' and its hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m., according to Instagram." - Luke Fortney
"I note that Shy’s Burgers is a pandemic burger pop-up that downtown New Yorkers can't stop talking about, and Grub Street profiles the man behind it." - Erika Adams
