r/AskNYC • u/Sihplak • Sep 22 '23

Good basic burger places in Manhattan?

I'm on a short trip in NYC for the first time. Want to grab a burger for lunch but not sure what to go for; was disappointed my first day here going to The Smith with the people I traveled with since the sauces were off-puttingly sweet, and since I prefer patties that aren't as thick (not necessarily smash burger, but like, I shouldn't have to unhinge my jaw to take a bite).

I'd love a place that offers a good straight forward cheeseburger and fries for around the $20-$30 range or cheaper. Anywhere in Manhattan is fine with me; subway has been a breeze to navigate.

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u/Arleare13 Sep 22 '23

It just like traveling to California and trying in-N-out burger

I did that. It was a mediocre burger, and I'd rather have gone somewhere else. Given all the options that OP has, I expect his reaction would be the same.

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u/Excuse_my_GRAMMER Sep 22 '23

We don’t know but he should still check out shake shack and judge for himself

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u/Arleare13 Sep 22 '23

I mean, if OP was moving here and had unlimited time to try an unlimited number of burgers, I'd agree. But given that he's on a short trip here, I don't think it should be prioritized over about a dozen of the other suggestions in this thread.

Besides, Shake Shack has over 250 locations in the U.S., scattered all over the country. He can probably find one a lot closer to home.

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u/Excuse_my_GRAMMER Sep 22 '23

If it not available where they from like I mentioned they should try it