6 Best Places For Great Cheeseburgers In NYC
Meat lovers rejoice! If you missed National Cheeseburger Day on Friday, you can still get a great burger. From the traditional to the indulgent, we've got you covered. By Carly Petrone.
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Stop into Boulton & Watt this weekend and enjoy the Gilt-Free Burger. This exclusive cheeseburger is the brainchild of Gilt City and chef David Rotter. Together they came up with not one but two Pat LaFrieda patties, smoked bacon jam, roasted jalapeno aioli, aged Vermont cheddar, as well as all the usual toppings all piled high on a fresh brioche bun. Gilt City will also be offering 50% off burgers and beer/wine for two at Joy Burger Bar. Satisfy your burger craving while celebrating National Cheeseburger Day at the same time.
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Everyday is National Cheeseburger Day at Umami Burger thanks to their Social Hour deal happening Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. You can order $3 truffle fries, $4 slider ($9 slider trio), $5 draught beer, and $6 wine by the glass. Those who are a fan of actress Mindy Kaling can celebrate season four of her show, The Mindy Project, with a Mindy Burger – Umami signature beef, sriracha aioli, cali cheese, pickled jalapenos, and onion strings. One dollar from each burger order will be donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Eating for a good cause? Sign us up!
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If you're willing to splurge on an iconic burger, head over to the '21' Club. Bite into their juicy '21' Burger ($36) and find out why it's been a crowd pleaser for almost 75 years! Chef Sylvain Delpique prepares the burger, made of custom '21' prime aged blend from Master Purveyors (seasoned with salt and pepper only), with sautéed onions, sliced tomato, lettuce, cheddar cheese, and house made pickles. What makes this burger so memorable is that it's served on a custom-made artisinal challah roll from Amy's Bread. Served with french fries and '21' Sauce, there's no way you can pass it up.
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Head out to Forrest Point in Bushwick because their lunch time special is not to be missed. Nosh on a cast iron cheeseburger and seasoned fries while washing it down with a Budweiser and a shot of whiskey for just $16. Snag a spot on the coveted swings and enjoy with a fresh milk punch or fun cocktail like the Sunglasses & Sandals ($12) – Stoli Gold vodka, Ancho Reyes, rosemary and mint, lemon, pineapple, egg white, and cracked black pepper. Special runs from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. as well as late night from 11:30 p.m. – close.
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Stop into The Bar Room and make sure to order their Bar Room Burger ($19). The short rib, brisket, and chuck blend makes for a flavorful patty and it's topped with white cheddar, truffle aioli, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and crispy onions. You can add a thick slab of bacon for just $4 and every order comes with salted fries made from Kennebec potatoes. Accompany your meal with a drink over at the 32-foot mahogany bar – the Cat's Pajamas ($14) is always an excellent choice – Jameson whiskey, muddle cucumber, strawberry syrup, and lemon. Bottoms up!
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Refinery Rooftop has created a special burger just for today. "That Burger" ($19) is topped with jalapeño jack cheese, crispy onions, sugary Applewood smoked bacon, spicy ketchup, and black garlic aioli all sandwiched between two toasted pretzel buns. Grab a seat and enjoy the magnificent view that the rooftop has to offer. Toast with friends alongside the Empire State Building with a handcrafted cocktail in hand, like their bubbly The Magic Flute - Grey Goose Cherry Noir, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, muddled raspberry and blackberry topped with prosecco. Take in these last few moments of summer while you can!
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Carly Petrone is a freelance writer living in New York City.
