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    Burger Joint

    3.6 (2.5k reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Burgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Cheeseburger
    Peter L.

    Burger Joint is basically a burger speakeasy at the Thompson Hotel, and after visiting the one in Singapore years ago (no longer open), I finally made it to the mother store in NYC. The concept and ambiance were very similar although this location is much larger and has very high ceilings. It's dark and there are no windows, so focus is on the burgers and fortunately, they are very solid. The burgers start around $14 but they are good sized, perfectly cooked and very flavorful. Staff here is great too, and it was the perfect place for a second supper after a broadway show.

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    Al H.

    Wow, I had not been here in over ten years, but I had been in the Industry City location in Brooklyn. It was good there, as I remember, and this was at least as good, but the price tag, $26 bucks with tax for a burger with a sde of fries for lunch, was hard to swallow, and I paid cash. They had since moved and were now in the former Norma's Restaurant space up the stairs from the lobby of the hotel. I had to ask the hotel front desk to direct me. The burger was great as were the thin crispy french fries. The "decor" had not changed, bit these digs are now quite a bit roomier than before. Overall a fun experience.

    Cindy L.

    Cheese Burger w/ The Works 3 soft, juicy patty, not very flavorful, the meat can use some more seasoning or sauce Ambience 3 grungy, hip, funky

    Betty G.

    I axxidently found Burger Joint about 18 years ago when I was trying to get in from the cold with my 2 children in tow. It was.i. a different hotel at that time. I went to see the tree with my hubby on January 3rd and remembered the Burger Joint. I remembered the burgers were delicious 18 years ago and was surprised the decor is the same and the burgers just as delicious. It's a bit pricey but we'll worth it. The burgers are tasty and juicy. It's like a fast food place establishment but tastes nothing like fast food. I won't wait another 18 years before returning. Especially now there is one in Brooklyn!

    Lea D.

    Decided to stop in here for a burger during a recent trip. It was actually a little hard to find at first and we went up and down the street a few times and then inside the building before we saw a sign right before we were about to leave with an arrow. The place is cute. We got our order in and it came out pretty fast. The burger was great and so were the fries. Hot and fresh! We'd check it out again.

    Ebony M.

    Had a taste for a really good burger (plant based), the first place that came to mind was the Burger Joint. Soon as I walked into the new location, felt like old times seeing the amazing staff Tee, Jeff, and Mikey! The food is great, despite the prices are insanely higher than the old location. The new location is bigger, can accommodate more people. Just does not have the same nostalgia as the old location. With that being said, I will continue to patronize the Burger Joint, they are a hidden institution that if you know, you knew that was the go to spot, back in the day before hitting the Manhattan club, or bar scene....oh the memories.

    Alan R.

    Although no longer as hidden as it once was, the burgers and shake at burger joint were excellent. My complaint though is that it was extremely expensive for what it was. 13 dollars for a milkshake is very hard to justify. The food was great but had it not been in our hotel, I would not pay again for this meal because of the pricing.

    Dennis S.

    Talk about a hidden gem! Unless you know, you'd never know even if you were sitting in the lobby. Let me start by saying that I love burgers. I used to eat them 1000 different ways, at least one or two a day. Until 1993, when I stopped eating red meat. About 5 or 10 years ago, I began to allow myself no more than about a pound of red meat a year Now, maybe two or three. So when I eat red meat, it has to be better than good. I was told this is the place for me. I found it behind the red curtains. Shocked at its real existence, and the quirky, bohemian style of the build out, I focused rapidly on the grill. I saw these thick, juicy burgers, and knew that chances were high as to my making the right choice. I ordered a burger, naked, medium rare. In less than 5 minutes, with just a dab of ketchup and mustard, I bit into this little piece of heaven. Perfectly cooked, great texture and flavor, and to top it off, the staff had the best attitudes. Not one, but all of them. I had to spend about 10 minutes chatting with the cooks. The menu was broader than just beef burgers. They have chicken, vegetarian, fries, wine and beer, and more. Menu is in the pics. Don't tell too many about it, but don't miss it. Trust me, it's worth every excuse!

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    Cole D.

    A basic burger that you'd have at your friend's really good summer BBQ. The price doesn't reflect the quality, a lil steep. I got the cheeseburger. The meat is good, but all the toppings and bun are completely average, feel store-bought. You come here for the unique history and vibe. I love the writings on the wall and the character of the inside.

    Cheeseburger. Chocolate Milkshake
    Joe S.

    Read the reviews and despite some of the comments had to come check it out. Definitely a hidden , hip vibe in the back of the lobby of a hip hotel. The decor is a throwback to the old CBGB or The Pyramid Club. Graffiti walls and booths along the wall. Here are the stars. The shakes are really great you can't go wrong. The fries both regular and sweet potato are also worth a mention. Here is what is very good..but not the star. The burgers are really good... I would have loved to say great !! But they are worth their price. Nothing here is cheap but comparable to most places in this area. I would definitely go back.... there are many places where you can't get a very good burger for the same price. Also... service is quick and nice.

    Cheeseburger and French Fries, before the plunge
    Michelle G.

    We had the luxury of staying at The Thompson Central Park in NYC last month and of course had to stop behind the red curtain for a taste of the Burger Joint. Overall? It's a good burger. They have several varieties of burger to choose from and a HUGE bag of french fries exactly as I like them - shoestring and deep fried crispy. But I definitely have had a better burger. It was tasty, and they have Stella Artois on tap (which is always my go to when enjoying a burger)... but it wasn't anything I'd go out of my way to eat again. Thumbs down on the burger bun, which fell apart quickly. The ambience is fun, with lots of graffiti on the walls of past guests, and the service was fast - although you may have trouble locating a place to sit if you arrive at the wrong time of day.

    Menu August 2025
    James H.

    Place was fine. At this point you're paying for the ambiance of the 'secret'. Competent cheeseburger with the right 'works', good amount of shoestring fries in an order for splitting, just no where near the cheap late night haunt it used to be (and not even in the same spot as the more storied days). Worth checking out, but last trip had more foreign tourist groups doing that than anything else.

    Cynthia B.

    Not a tasty burger, friendly staff, cool looking restaurant I like that it is hidden inside a luxury hotel but the burgers & fries are flavorless.

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    Ask the Community - Burger Joint

    When will this restaurant reopen?

    It's open since Nov 2021 11am -11pm

    Does burger joint have gluten free options?

    Yes, just hold the bun!

    I see it's not rated for groups...Just curious if that's really true? I may have 10...

    Getting seats is tough... So you'd likely be spread out across the place.

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