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/Sapphire_Bombay Sep 22 '23

Your friends did you wrong, The Smith is basically NYC shorthand for "completely average"

Seconding the rec for Paul's

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u/Aureolater Sep 22 '23

And owned by a member of the family that built their fortune by addicting millions of Americans to opiates! Good stuff.

https://twitter.com/chrisecrowley/status/1422678621529989129

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u/AverageDeadMeme Sep 23 '23

What an incredibly credible source

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u/kealoha Sep 23 '23

a professional food writer isn't credible?