Superiority Burger redefines the East Village diner with inventive, hearty vegetarian sandwiches, killer sides, and indulgent vegan desserts in a laid-back retro setting.
"Restaurant workers with Mondays off can hit up Superiority Burger, known for its meatless sandwiches made with collard greens, tofu skin, and more. The restaurant has a front dining room and more seats at a counter in the back. If there’s a wait: Head to the back bar, where you can order beers and shots, or eat homemade salty snacks dispensed from an old-school gumball machine." - Melissa McCart
"In the back of Superiority Burger in the East Village, there’s a semi-private room where you can have a party with cheesy collard melts on perfect focaccia. Sit-down dinners and cocktail receptions at the vegetarian restaurant require a set menu and a room fee (which varies by season), but if you’re booking after 10pm, you can also do something called a Night Shift Afterparty Party. They also offer private lunch, which will run you $50 per seat." - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, will hartman
"Is the East Village still punk rock? How about Superiority Burger? In both cases, the answer is: yeah, kind of. This vegetarian establishment used to operate out of a hectic cupboard-sized room on 9th Street, but now it’s in a bigger location with a retro diner-esque space across the street from Tompkins Square Park. The menu has expanded, but it’s still full of fun dishes that feel like they were tossed together like riffs at a jam session. Be sure to get the collard greens sandwich and white sweet potato with pickles and labneh—and try the signature quinoa-chickpea veggie burger at least once." - will hartman, bryan kim, willa moore, kenny yang, neha talreja
"Occupying the former Ukrainian diner Odessa, Superiority Burger’s relocated home has retained much of the timeworn decor and dropped a menu that seemed like a greatest hits of the old place, plus all sorts of newfangled concepts. But, yes, the veggie burger remains at its heart, plus cocktails, some stellar French fries, collard greens sandwiches, and plenty of other items. Do not sleep on dessert — it’s nonnegotiable to order here." - Eater Staff, Robert Sietsema
"In the East Village in the former Odessa space, Superiority Burger recently started lunch service, serving fries for the first time in its near-decade history. Past the fries, lunch might include dishes like tomato soup with a dab of cashew cream on top, a wedge salad, daily focaccia, and toasted cheese. Don’t skip the desserts." - Eater Staff
