These 5 Burger Spots Are Among The Best In NYC

NEW YORK, NY — The best burger in New York City has been declared. At a charcoal-smoke filled grill-off on the Queens waterfront this week, some of the best patty chefs in the nation went head to head in Time Out's Battle of the Burger competition.

Here's who won, along with some other notable city burger joints deemed worth a try.

Harlem Shake
Neighborhood: Harlem
Where: West 124th Street at Malcolm X Boulevard
Details: This burger joint is known for its specialty patties, an exclusive creation from meat purveyor Pat LaFrieda. Its Hot Mess burger — a beef patty smothered with American cheese, onions, pickles, bacon relish, pickled cherry peppers and chipotle mayo — is one you may not want to miss, winning Judges’ Choice in Time Out's burger battle.

Peter McManus Cafe
Neighborhood: Chelsea
Where: Seventh Avenue at West 19th Avenue
Details: This New York-style Irish pub dishes out some of the city’s most delectable and top-rated eats. If you’re looking for a beefy treat, order Pop Pop’s Top-Shelf Cheeseburger, a blend of brisket, short ribs and chuck that has all the tried-and-true accoutrements: aged cheddar, onions, pickles and “fancy” sauce on a brioche bun that won Consumer’s Choice in this week’s Battle of the Burger.

The Baroness bar + kitchen
Neighborhood: Long Island City
Where: Crescent Street between 41st Avenue and Queens Plaza North
Details: Can you say endless options? Whether you’re into beef, chicken, ahi tuna, lamb or veggie burgers, this Queens-based spot may be the answer to all your burger dreams.

5 Napkin Burger
Neighborhood: Hell’s Kitchen, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Union Square
Where: Click here for details.
Details: This Manhattan-based burger hub has more than a dozen meaty creations on its menu. Their antibiotic- and hormone-free beef burgers, made with 100 percent all-natural ground chuck, are sure to satisfy.

Eats on Lex
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Where: Lexington Avenue at East 75th Street
Details: This New American bistro has a burger for everyone. In the mood for a dry-aged steak patty with caramelized onions and American cheese? How about a free-range chicken burger with grilled pineapple and gruyere cheese? If you’re into lamb, fish or no meat at all, this spot has a burger for that, too.

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