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Burger Joint

119 W. 56th St., New York, NY, 10019
nr. Sixth Ave.
212-708-7414

8.4 "Recommended"
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86% Would you go back?
78% Would you take a date?
83% Would you take kids?
47% Would you go on business?
30% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.7
Service: 7.8
Décor: 7.4
Value: 8.9
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not a big deal.

missoverrated from 07652 | Posted on 10/21/09

Overall Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 6
Service: 5
Décor: 5
Value: 7

I was expecting a fantabulous melt in your mouth burger, but found it be pretty average. The meat and size of the burger was great but the bread and french fries were dull. Hidden in the corner with curtains, I expected to walk into THE burger joint. Sadly, I was disappointed. It wasn't terrible but not fantastic. An average joe.

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5 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

What's all the fuss?

nycchow from 10025 | Posted on 10/10/09

Overall Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 6
Service: 6
Décor: 5
Value: 6

I don't get it. Went yesterday for the first time. Burger ordered medium rare showed up overcooked, and on lackluster bun. Fries were nothing special, nor was shake. What's all the fuss?

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2 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Hyped Out

eje from 10003 | Posted on 10/9/09

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? (NA)
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 7
Service: 7
Décor: 9
Value: 8

This place really tries its hardest to be just a hole in the wall. The atmosphere is great, nice tunes, a good vibe, not too loud. The burgers are good - standard quality a step up from fast food type burgers. They are not particularly huge, which I think is a good thing. However, if you get the works the onion was sliced pretty thick and overpowered a lot of the other flavors. Basically, 5 guys make a better burger. The cooking is the definition of inconsistent (my med. rare was med well, my gfs med rare was rare). The fries are ok - if anyone has ever been to a Steak & Shake - these are comparable. The beer is tasty. There are better burgers to be had for the $31 that a plate of fries, two cheeseburgers, and two beers gets you.

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4 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Burger Joint

mdonn69 from 06109 | Posted on 3/8/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 5
Value: 9

The burgers melt in your mouth and they are so good you almost inhale them! Fries are served hot, not like most restaurants. And to think that I met Paul Rudd and Jason Segel! Weh hew! And might I add that the Burger Joint was my first pit stop and I bumped into two Hollywood stars! Well worth the wait.

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10 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

It's no surprise that Burger Joint served up a fantastic burger.

TheForestEnds from 10003-4170 | Posted on 3/5/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 9
Service: 8
Décor: 9
Value: 10

Being a bit of a burger harlot, I've been to most so-called best burger places in NY. So far, this is probably the first that has actually stood up to it's acclaim. The burger was juicy and delicious, and the fries were hot, fresh and perfectly cooked. I will definitely be back soon. Maybe even tonight... Hmmmm...

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7 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

No frills, great value!

CynicalSunshine5 from 11375 | Posted on 2/27/09

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 10

It's crowded, but there's a reason for that - cheap, juicy burgers and beer! It's quirky decor reminds me of burger joints in the small town I grew up in - no frills, just good food. Feels very authentic.

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6 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

poor new yorkers

iloveit from 12345 | Posted on 1/1/09

Overall Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? (NA)
Would you take kids? (NA)
Would you go on business? (NA)
Would you go on a special occasion? (NA)
Food: 6
Service: 6
Décor: 6
Value: 6

it was O K but is it worth $7? I feel sad that it's hard to find cheap & good food here.

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4 out of 21 people found this review helpful.

Great food, great NY price

epiercey from 07070 | Posted on 11/4/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 8
Décor: 9
Value: 8

the best burger place i have found in nyc by far. really busy during lunch, but worth the wait. go for the works.

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8 out of 16 people found this review helpful.

Fantastic burgers, great diner atmosphere

dfwnyc from 75230 | Posted on 6/12/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 9

I stumbled upon Burger Joint late on a Friday night with no expectations. What I got was a delicious burger on perfectly toasted buns, great fries, and good beer for an amazing price (I recommend getting a pitcher of Sam Adams if with a group--the value was astonishing.) My friends and I ended up staying and chatting for over an hour, ordering more food, and loving the oldies jukebox-style classics that kept playing over the speakers. At one point during our meal "You've Lost that Lovin Feeling" came on and everyone in the restaurant started singing. What more can I say?

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12 out of 25 people found this review helpful.

What a find!

estrings from 20876 | Posted on 5/30/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 10
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 10

Fabulous burgers and fries. Great value for a burger in the city. Worth the sometimes long wait in line. Go with a friend so they can scoop up seats while you wait in line. Decor is unimportant in a burger place, so don't expect much. Know what you want and be ready to pay when you get to the front of the line and you won't have any problems with service. Tried the brownie...it was only average. Good luck finding it!

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8 out of 18 people found this review helpful.

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