smashy burger | new york

I don’t usually care about fries but these were actually so good. Like… unexpectedly elite. Menu is refreshingly simple: Simple or Double. That’s it. No overthinking, no nonsense. One burger is genuinely filling (which is rare for NYC). Great price for New York, ketchup is provided (I would appreciate more options), and they give you free stickers, which automatically bumps the vibe. Solid 8/10 for me — would absolutely go back.

So good i had two!. Got the double smash with the special sauce and it was DELICIOUS, cheese melts good and its creamy. The restaurant is nice and small come in pick up your order and leave. There is standing room but i got it to go. This is a great burger spot to test out and currently at $6.99 its the best deal around. I recommend coming here, you will enjoy!

I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a burger this much 😍 Absurdly good price. Double smash fries and special Coke for under $15. That is not a typo. Quick and friendly service. Unbelievably tasty. Perfect portion size. 👑 The kind of place that will make you wonder why you haven’t been yet. ✨

Okay, I loved the food here! I happened to just discover this place on accident, looking up nearby spots to eat by Irving Plaza as I went to a show there later. I liked how affordable the food was. I tried the single burger but wish I had the double! It was very flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melted. The fries were amazing too, nice & crispy! The service was super fast & friendly; they had everything ready to go. I would definitely recommend this place for a quick bite!

Smashy 42 Union Square East New York, NY 10003 Single House Cheeseburger French Fries The menu is very limited and simple; you are in the perfect spot if you are craving a burger and fries. The order was ready within seconds; it was identical to the scene with Ray Kroc (Michael Keaton) receiving his bagged meal in The Founder. Although the burger has a scrawny appearance, it was very tasty. I was a huge fan of their secret sauce. The fries are also a hit; the seasonings add a terrific flavor. Regrettably, the seating area is not the greatest. It is a narrow hallway with minimal standing room; I recommend getting your order to go. During my visit, the cashier never gave me a paper receipt and I found out I was overcharged. (When I reached out to management the following day, I was promptly refunded.) Overall, the food was great, but the seating and customer service needs improvement. #smashy #singlehousecheeseburger #unionsquareeast #unionsquare

One of the best smash burgers I have ever tried. The place have no chairs or tables, that can be a problem in a rainy days for example. The staff was ok, probably tired in the end of the day, but nothing wrong happened. You should try this if you are in New York!

Best affordable burgers in nyc, I enjoyed the double cheeseburger with the house sauce. There are two different sauces to choose from the house sauce which is their mayo based sauce and classic ketchup & mustard. I'd reccomend getting the double since its perfect bread to meat ratio if you want to get full! Be sure to get extra hs on the side! *Even better its customizable for people with dietary restrictions if you don't like or want something you can take it out*

The menu is very limited and super affordable. You can have a meal for 2 for less than $30 which is unheard of now a days in NYC. Some burger places will charge you $30 for just one person. Is it the best burger? No. But is it the best affordable burger? Yes

A burger and fries? Yes, please! Smashy is quick and satisfying without skimping on quality -- love a simple menu done right. Get your cheeseburger made classic or house and make it a single or double. (The classic is ketchup and mustard, and house is a mayo based spread.) Comes with pickles (or opt out). Fries are seasoned and crispy. Buns are soft and the perfect compliment to a smash patty! Standing room only and be prepared to grab two burgers (because one is never enough)!

I understand the smash burger trend! I've always been a fan! Similar to that of 7th burger and it tastes phenomenal-- always a plus to get some fries at the bottom of the bag too! Fun little sticker accompaniment too! Cheers!

I decided to check this place out based on a tiktok food creator who recommended it. Also I wanted to wander around union square after work. I honestly couldn't stop wondering what restaurant was here before. I feel it might have been maoz vegetarian, the falafel spot. Anyhow I ordered a single cheeseburger with fries. I considered asking for the sauce to be omitted but I rocked with it anyhow. I am glad because it was applied sparingly . My burger tasted hot and fresh. The soft roll is a nice touch. The fries are crispy and seasoned with paprika. I liked the crisp but not greasy taste. This place is very affordable clean and quick. My only concern is how crowded it might get during a rush. Also I had to say multiple times excuse me to someone who stood in front of me like a brick wall when my name was called.

I had heard about this new smash burger place and wanted to drop by to try it. It was a busy Saturday when we decided to swing by and the burgers were getting churned out quickly. There is standing room only here, so your only option is to eat the burger standing on the counter or take it to go, which is what we did. The menu is pretty small and simple. We were handed our burgers soon after we ordered (they were pre-made and just flying off the shelf) The burger was your standard smash burger, I guess my complaint is that there is nothing about this burger that sets it apart. Not the sauce, nothing. Because this was already made when we ordered it, it wasn't even hot and fresh and melt in your mouth. Fries were on the dry side. I would also say the burgers are more on the smaller side. The edges of the beef weren't crisp like they typically are in a smash burger. This tasted more like a small double cheeseburger to me than anything.

This is just a really good, somewhat unique burger. The smashburger concept has in many senses been overdone, you find them pretty much everywhere now, offering a relatively squashed and small burger for exorbitant prices. The taste blends together after a while. However, smashy burger managed to surpass my usually low expectations for smash burgers significantly. Apparently it's a franchise based in Hungary - and this is their only US location. Quite frankly, I should have expected it to be good, because it they bothered to bring it all over from Hungary to the USA - it's gonna be pretty good. First, price point is reasonable. Paid $6 for a double burger. That's not bad at all, especially in Manhattan (Union Square). Second, it avoids the problem many smash burgers have (being too dry). I ordered it "house-style", which comes with this difficult to identify orange sauce. It was moist and added significant creaminess and flavor without being overwhelming (common in many US restaurants). I can't exactly call this health food, but it wasn't worse for you then it needed to be. Third, service was just comically fast. You order the burger, it comes out pretty much instantly. Not sure you can ask for more from a burger place. Just as a heads-up, there's no real seating or tables in or anywhere near the restaurant, so I'm not actually sure how you're supposed to eat the french fries (you can just take the burger and eat it any way you want - you won't be disappointed!) Anyways, I had a great time and will definitely get this again if I'm in Union Square again.

Followed my nose and decided to stop in here after seeing the burgers being cooked in the window. Ordered the single house smash burger and split a side of fries with a friend. Similar to 7th street, they have Mexican coke and water for beverage choices but I like the burger here better. Small counter to the side where you can stand and eat, which wasn't too busy for a Sunday afternoon. Tbh- another trash can is needed as the one there was completely stuffed. Next time, I would get the double smash as the only toppings are some simple pickles and cheese. Fries are seasoned with paprika and salt and are served hot and crispy. Super glad union square is getting some more food options! Would recommend if in the area and don't want Los Tacos.

Pros : Delicious burgers Quick service Friendly staff No frills Budget friendly Lively Video mapped to Hungary Late- night hours Attractive blue& white packaging Cons : Subpar fries No seating area No veggie burger option

Smashy 42 Union Square East New York, NY 10003 Single House Cheeseburger French Fries The menu is very limited and simple; you are in the perfect spot if you are craving a burger and fries. The order was ready within seconds; it was identical to the scene with Ray Kroc (Michael Keaton) receiving his bagged meal in The Founder. Although the burger has a scrawny appearance, it was very tasty. I was a huge fan of their secret sauce. The fries are also a hit; the seasonings add a terrific flavor. Regrettably, the seating area is not the greatest. It is a narrow hallway with minimal standing room; I recommend getting your order to go. During my visit, the cashier never gave a paper receipt and I found out I was overcharged. (When I reached out to management the following day, I was promptly refunded.) Overall, the food itself was great, but the seating arrangement and customer service needs improvement. #smashy #singlehousecheeseburger #unionsquareeast #unionsquare

a nice burger joint by union square with a very straight forward menu. Cute, simplistic looking storefront with fast service! Can get crowded due to the area but I highly recommend for a quick bite or if you're craving burgers without breaking the bank. It wasn't the best burger I've ever had but was cooked well and had good flavor. Came with a potato bun and most importantly wasn't too soggy or overwhelmed with the sauce! In a city filled with burger spots this one is definitely one to check out at least once.

Came here to try the smash burgers and also to check out the live cam of their Budapest location (which wasn't working) A decent line built up during lunch time, came around 2pm, simple menu, took around 10-15mins for the order to come out (no seating unfortunately but a nice grab to go meal) nothing to special about the burger, pretty straight forward, and price was comparable to other burger spots. Also tried the fries which is ok.

Recommend checking out this reasonably priced, tasty burger joint which surprisingly only has one other location - Budapest. Go figure! Surprisingly (or not given that it was in the middle of the night in Hungary when I stopped for a by) the very cool cam was offline, but otherwise connects to their store over there enabling you to wave. It's a fresh beef totally American burger that you can order "Classic" like I did - which comes with cheese, grilled onions, pickles, plus classic ketchup and a dash of mustard or as an alternative condiment "House" which has their in-house dressing that sounds like the sauce on a Big Mac. The roll was a Martin's potato roll. Mine was the singe for $4.99. The fries were nicely done shoe string for $2.99. Note - their drink options are what looked like Mexican Coke, Diet Coke and water. Also, there's only a ledge to eat on plus no chairs in this tiny spot. Would be interesting if they did add something that gave a nod to Hungarian cuisine since, always during my trips there, the food has been spectacular. Definitely would go back and likely to get a Double Cheeseburger! Suggest you try it out!

Cute little spot located near union Square Park. Only 2 locations in the world and we're lucky to have one in NYC. 2 smash burger options on the menu + fries. No frills, no high prices. Just good food and great service. You can watch them make your burger through the glass. Burger was good and not greasy! There's even a live camera at the Budapest location to say hi to them.

Was in the area and decided to stop by to see what the hype was about. I tasted both the classic and the house. I enjoyed the one with the ketchup and mustard on it better. You need a double burger to really get any meat imo! Love the open kitchen concept. The staff were also friendly. Fries were hot and fresh but ehh. Couldn't taste whatever seasoning they had on it so I'm thinking it was just a little paprika? Wouldn't put it above my other favorite smash burger place tho!

So good i had two!. Got the double smash with the special sauce and it was DELICIOUS, cheese melts good and its creamy. The restaurant is nice and small come in pick up your order and leave. There is standing room but i got it to go. This is a great burger spot to test out and currently at $6.99 its the best deal around. I recommend coming here, you will enjoy!

For $5 this cheeseburger was a delicious steal. Service is quick. In and out! Limited standing options to eat. Best to take it to the park to eat. Check it out!

Saw this place on tiktok and wanted to give a try! I appreciate that it was open late as well as the service is fast! The burger prices were very cheap and the food itself was also really good! I loved how soft the buns were. I also saw that they had a jar of stickers and the cashier just told me I can grab whatever I wanted to I took one of their iconic burger mascot sticker with me!

Came here excited to try after seeing some videos about it and also I pass by a lot with the dogs. Unfortunately I think it's very saucy for one of the burgers. Another one was just very plain. First time and last time to try. I'll stick my local smash burger place that taste so much better.

A great, fast, and cheap bite where I have no notes on how to improve the classic smash burger. It's no frills and the cheese does a great job of melting into the beef and I think it's great value and a quick bite if you're on the go in the area. The burger feels really fresh and you can see them prepare them as you walk in and while there's no seating, you can just take it to the park nearby and join everyone else who took their burgers to eat there as well.

No frills smash burgers, a chain from Hungary! Highly recommend for simple yummy smash burgers. Do get the double patty for a more substantial burger, the single patty was a bit thin for my tastes. The fries are dressed with some paprika or something, pretty tasty, pretty standard.

Last Saturday after meeting friends for gelato and coffee, I was famished for dinner. I hadn't had anything since lunch. So while walking home at nearly nine thirty in the evening, I went to Smashy. I ordered a classic burger. Ashley took the order. She asked me why I was there so late. I assured her that I had not been drinking at a bar and that I was just hungry. She also told me not to make a habit of it. I cannot imagine the impression I had given as I was well dressed and smelled of perfume not alcohol. The burger came and it was greasy enough to make every bite mouthwatering. I ate it as quickly as I could. At $5.43, it was worth every penny. Later, as I put my head on the pillow, I thought that I could have easily had another burger. When hungry, a burger that is greasy is perfect for both mind and body. Next time - lecture or not.

They're finally open! The sign inside said it's still the soft opening but the woman working said it's been about two weeks. The prices are super affordable and they were pretty quick. Not a lot of options but nevertheless the burger and house sauce were great. Fries were nothing special but still French fries. I salted them and used condiments when I got home. This is going to be a great addition to Union Square and just in time for warm weather!

Efficient assembly line churning out constant piping hot melt-in-your mouth cheeseburgers with smashed onion and house sauce on buttered and warmed buns with crispy seasoned fries. What's not to love! Fast service, dare I say faster than Macdonald's AND tastier? HELL YEAH! The inside is clean and has a side counter to eat while your food is fresh. Run, don't walk to inhale your next smashburger!

First off, WOW great price for a burger in nyc, the service was okay as expected, nothing great but not bad by any means, the atmosphere in the room is very straight to business, no seating which was a bummer, but for $22 feeding two people lunch in nyc I'm not gonna complain!

It's always great to want to get a burger and now that there's so many burger places it's hard to choose. So I said let me go to the nearest one and this place is soooo yummy with flavor and juicy that you have to walk like a mummy with your hands out to make sure you don't get any of it on you I can tell this is gonna be my go to spot for a good smashy juicy burger. The prices are just what i need to get the relief and know I don't feel like I used my last dime because the staff are nice and the decor isn't so over whelming just like they say it's back to basic. I feel more new york than ever.....I will be back

There's nothing particularly /wrong/ with this place. They've got a clean blue and white theme which is aesthetically pleasing. The prices are amazing at $5 for a single and $7 for a double. You can choose between classic (mustard/ketchup) and house (mayo) sauces for your burger. Service is quick - they have burgers ready to go at all times it seems. The burgers themselves are rather on the small size, but reasonable considering the price. There seems to be a bit too much bread for how much meat there is. There isn't anywhere to sit in the store but you can walk over to the park nextdoor for a seat. Do not get the fries, they are atrocious - like soggy underseasoned versions of mcdonald's fries.

7th Street Burger better watch out, because there's a new fast burger chain in town and they're getting out priced. One single patty smash burger is only $5 here, which is super cheap in this economy. Doesn't have that animal style dressing, but it's greasy and delicious.

i love the fries, they're thin and crispy. the burger was cheesy and delicious! it's also a great price. there's a small standing area to dine in i will definitely come back whenever i'm craving a burger

Smashy is a great deal. Everything on the menu is about $5. I got a double smash burger which was delicious and not too much. The fries are crunchy and delicious. I got a Mexican coke as well which makes the food even more delicious. This is a budget friendly meal and great for anyone who wants a good burger.

Craving a burger, I decided to check out SMASHY. There was a long line, and it took about 10 minutes to get to the counter. The menu is short and to the point--just two types of burgers, fries, and drinks--which usually means they focus on making that one thing really well. I ordered two burgers. The ambiance doesn't have much seating, so we grabbed our order in about 10 minutes and headed to Union Square Park to dig in. The first bite made me forget all about the wait. The burger was perfectly cooked and seasoned, with caramelized onions that added great flavor. The portion size was just right, and overall it was simple, straightforward, and absolutely delicious. Highly recommended! I'll definitely be back.

For just about the price of a round trip subway ride you'll get a patty thats probably as thick as a metro card . The guy at the flatop was literally chiseling the patty off the grill. Wafer thin . I expected the burger to be small but not that thin. Im glad I didn't pay $6.99 for the double cause that might have made it the thickness of quarter of a regular patty. The pickle slice in the burger was twice as thick as the patty. The classic comes with ketchup and mustard House comes with their special mayo sauce. Hmm can I have both sauces ? Cashier said no. Ok I decided to try the house sauce. Heeded no seating and the counter for standing and eating is not short people friendly . I hit the park to find a spot to eat. I already knew it was small so I was hoping the taste would be impressive. They add onions to the patty while it's grilling and I do enjoy those charred oniony bites. Sadly there was only one tiny ring ( like from the very middle of the onion ) on my patty. The secret sauce tasted like mayo salt and pepper. Overall this wasn't the taste experience I was expecting. Don't chuck it up to it's what you get for $5 cause a lot of very delicious foods are priced at that range. Wasn't a terrible burger but definitely not wowing enough to make me want to come back.

Üdvözöljük a szomszédságban....or rather welcome to the neighborhood Smashy. This new little hole in the wall smash burger place is the first location outside of Hungary. The first place in Budapest has over 5,500 google reviews and counting with a 4.7 average so there was some buzz when they first opened a week or so before. They definitely are more for take out as there isn't much space to sit with the spot being quite narrow but that's fine with the park nearby so I think another perfect location would be across from Bryant Park for very similar reasons. The staff was friendly and the inside is clean. By comparison to all the other smash burger places, the spot is simple and cheap and very efficient with the burgers being pre-prepared and packaged. A single cheeseburger is $4.99 and a double is $6.99 (with the doubles back in Hungary being 1990 Forint/so around $1.50 cheaper) with the burgers also having American cheese, pickles, grilled onions, and then it is your choice between Classic and House style. The former is with a mix of ketchup and mayo while the latter is a mayo base with a slight tang. The house style sauce is quite mayo heavy but I didn't mind as it felt different than the usual sauce you find in smash burger places. Along with burgers, they have fries for $2.99 along with glass bottles of Coke for $2.99 or water for $1.99. For the burger itself, it tasted very fresh so I presume it was packed very recently. it was of course a bit smaller due to the price point and I think one single makes a perfect snack while a double would make a light meal. The potato bun, which is apparently different from what was used originally in Hungary, worked here with the meat which I would say is lacking a little bit of crunch compared to the better albeit pricier smash burger spots though I think part of this comes with them being smaller. Possibly the more popular double (which is the only option in Hungary) which is only two bucks more is a bit crispier and better due to the double patty but I won't know that until next time I have their burger. Due to the less crispy patty, the single was almost more similar to a very good slider than a smash burger outside of the light bit of crunch and that's especially the case with the lack of tomato or other fresh vegetables. Is this the best smash burger in the city? No and not that close. It is however one of the cheaper versions and for the price point and quality, I can see them becoming very popular and I can also see why they are very popular in Budapest where cheap tasty comfort food is definitely one of the highlights there along with most of Central Europe. Low 4 though there's a good chance I'll bump it up more once I try their double. Sok szerencsét!

Tried two burgers in one day, and I have to say that it's just not fair to have Smashy right after 7th Street Burger. Smashy isn't bad but it's a little drier compared to Shake Shack, 7th Street and White Manna. Also, my husband and I don't do mustard, so maybe that's why the burger tasted a bit dry since we asked for their mustard burger sauce on the side. The service was great though!

Out of all the smash burger spots I've been to in recent memory , this one sits at the bottom of them all. For starters , the burgers are prepared and wrapped beforehand and sit in what I presume is a warming station until someone orders it . This is not the same as a freshly prepared burger but u understand with the kind of volume they can experience why they would do this . Another issue I had with this burger was the cheese . The piece of American cheese they use was way too overpowering for this smash burger . It felt like eating a cheese sandwich at times as the patty was just nowhere to be found and not having pickles or other toppings didn't help in that cause either . Thirdly, the patty itself didn't have that signature crispness , perhaps it was just the wrong day I tried it but that's a big feature I look for in a smash burger . Finally , this restaurant is standing room only and has 0 chairs ! I think even small stools could've been placed for convenience but the chose not to. This might be perfect for grab and go customers like the many college students around , it's not so great for a date or if you wanted to relax for abit after a long day . This is a clearly , very barebones, quick money grabbing business that I can't get behind . Won't return .

Enter player Smashy. Crowded landscape these days of spots perfecting the art of the smash burger. This USQ outpost delivers with simplicity of menu and value. Menu: Single, double, fries, soda or water are your options. No more, no less. Overall a decent burger. Good crust formation on the patty, onions smashed in, cheese nicely melted, and a potato bun. What else do you need? Cant think of another spot you can get a double smash for under $8 so the value is def there. Across the square you'll end up paying more at McDonald's easily. Not a spot to go out of your way to plan a visit but give it a go if you're in the area and looking for a quick dependable bite. Dependable like a Honda.

Came for the grand opening and the staff was so nice here. The place is small but there is standing room to eat inside. The prices are super reasonable for $5 for burger and $3 for fries. The double smashburger was SO GOOD. Definitely coming back - new fave burger in New York!

Loved the smashed burger, edges had a nice crisp to it. Double cheeseburger was well priced and cost less than Shake Shack or 7th Street, so definitely a plus!Friendly staff and even though burgers were ore-made, they were still hot. There wasn't a wait when we went, so the moment we ordered, it was ready. Super fast and convenient. Fries similar to McDonalds, not bad and still hits the spot. 7th street burger fries are the best! Great addition to Union Square!

Great taste and great value Friendly efficient service An upgrade from fast food yet reasonably priced Clean and navigable space A Counter if you choose to eat in

Absolutely loved this spot. An amazing double cheeseburger with incredibly quick service. Very friendly staff as well. It's not a sit down restaurant so just a heads up. Will be back! Personal notes: Double cheeseburger 4.7/5 Fries 2/5

Showed up 38 minutes before closing and they refused to serve us...do not waste your time

Fast service, very simple menu. The French fries are very good. Okay burger. If you want a quick lunch to go this is a better option then McDonalds or Wendy's. No seating available, but overall the place is very small and clean.

Hard to complain about the burger. Tender, tasty and price isn't bad for the double burger ($7) much cheaper than most burgers nowadays. The fries are okay but not much to speak about. I do like the spice but it's not that flavorful. No frills place.

I work in the area and saw they were finally open after being under construction for some time. I decided to check them out, and overall, it was a good experience. They have a simple menu--burgers, fries, and soda (or water). You can see the burgers being made. You can get a single or double, and you can get classic or house (which is a mayo-based sauce). I got the single with house sauce and fries--a cheap meal, especially for Manhattan. I paid around $8 for it. It's not the heartiest meal, but it was satisfying for me. There was another customer who thought the bag was light. The customer service was good, the employee taking orders explained the difference between the classic and the house sauce. It's a small place, you would take your food to go. I told a colleague about it, and he said it used to be a Chinese restaurant called Beyond Wok--he decided to check out Smashy and liked it. He thought it was filling enough. I would recommend Smashy, and I would go back.

It's cheaper than other smash burger places, and everything is pre-made so it is good for a quick grab and go-- but the quality/taste of the burger is not there.

It's a cute, small burger but can you really complain for under $5.50? Generic Martin's potato bun. Nice char, crispy edges. The house sauce is more mayo forward, so it's more on the savory side. Imo, if the sauce was a touch sweeter and had a slight spicy component to it, it would be really good. As is, it's good and just filling enough to hold off the hunger until you get to a bigger meal. Smashy is basically like the Snickers bar of burgers. I'd do it again. 7/10

quick, cheap, and delicious smash burgers. i got the house single cheeseburger - the house sauce is tangy and delicious and the burger is grilled perfectly. service was fast and friendly! there are a few seats inside but i recommend walking over to union square park to eat.

Very limited menu but that's fine! Tried the double cheeseburger with house sauce and it is delicious! Perfectly seasoned and no need for anything other than your appetite! Staff very patient and explained the difference between the house and classic sauce offering a sample too- buns are potato and buttered and all came out quickly. I am a fan!!

Delicious and fast service. Fries are crunchy and yummy too. Love it. Definitely coming back next time around union square.

I had the pleasure of eating at this establishment. I ordered a single burger and fries. They were delicious. Fries were seasoned and served hot and fresh. The burger was flavorful. I enjoyed the burger so much that I purchased another burger to go. It was a double cheeseburger with their special sauce. Yummy. The staff members were cool and friendly. The cashier had a nice personality. The cook and the preparers were professional and kind. I like that they cook the food as soon as they receive the order. There's a glass wall where you can see how your food is being cooked an/or prepare. This is a small but cozy spot, whether it's to grab a quick bite or stay for a bit to enjoy. There's no seating area for the customers but there's a long co where you can enjoy your food.

Great check quick smash burger. Tasted very similar to McDonald's and the GOAT of smash burgers "Burgers Never Say Die" out in LA. Staff is friendly and the food comes out quick. I recommend for a quick bite.