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Checked 25 Oct 2026

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Rank 1
Thompson New York Hotel (Burger Joint)
Midtown-Times Square
"The Works" LTO, pickles, condiments · $17.50
- Fast casual
- Classic
- Tourist-friendly
- Walk-in
- TV
$17.50 · Oct 26, 2026Cheeseburger
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Rank 2
The Long Island Bar
Cobble Hill
Dry-aged double · pickles, fancy sauce, American · $18
- Dry-aged
- Classic
- Walk-in
- Late night
- Late
- Hard to get in 4/5
$18 · Oct 25, 2026SINGLE-PATTY BURGER One dry-aged beef patty, same as L.I. Burger $18 (L.I. Burger: pickles, cheese, fancy sauce, & fries)
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Rank 3
The Lions Bar & Grill
East Village
Medium · dry-aged, American, grilled onion · $19
$19 · Oct 26, 2026Hamburger (dry-aged blend, American cheese, grilled onion)
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