On my second visit, I walked in one evening on my way home from work looking for a quick dinner that would satisfy my craving for a good burger. Service was a touch slow as it was a shift change and they were obviously training someone new, but I wasn't in a rush and wasn't bothered by it. Ordering was straightforward and I got the Cheeseburger, no onion with a side of onion rings. The order took about 7 minutes to be completed once put in with the cashier. There is limited seating at a bar across from where you see everything being made, the space is small, but they make the most of it. There is also a high top table or two with stools outside under the awning when the weather is nice. My meal was handed off to me in a thin plain white paper bag to-go. The burger was wrapped in foil and every bit as satisfying as I had hoped! The onion rings were piled high in a cup with a stick in the middle so they could keep stacking it up beyond the rim. The burger had that classic taste, but was fresher and less greasy than others and the onion rings were salty and fried to a perfectly well-done crisp. I keep forgetting this little place is here because the entrance is small and easy to miss, but I'll absolutely be back when I'm craving another burger! read more

Can it be? Is it true?!?? A place to eat in NYC that won't cost much money? Sure, it's hot in there. And there are only nine or so counter seats, with a couple tables outside. BUT the burgers and fries are made to absolute perfection, and ridiculously inexpensive. And you get to watch four hard working people behind that counter work flawlessly together to produce a very enjoyable meal. The burgers are cooked to a delicious level, and the fries are shaped in a way I have never seen before. And taste better than I have ever had. Bueno! read more

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Ordered ahead for pickup in the app - food was fresh and ready! I got the patty melt - so flavorful and filling!! ~$12. I would come back again and try the burger & fries. There are a few seats at the counter where you can see them cook everything on the grill. read more

Lovely's Old Fashioned - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

Finally went to Lovely's Old Fashioned and had a really really great smashburger. It might be one of my favorites in the city and not enough people are talking about it. The sidewinder fries are also a highlight, as it's now one of my new favorite french fry shapes since it offers a thick cut fry in a satisfying curly shape, and has a nice crunch. The burger itself was nice and juicy, warm, cheesy and everything you want out of a burger with a nice browning on the burger and the bun was soft and fluffy. Definitely need to check them out if you're trying to find the best smashburger in the city. Your list is incomplete without it! read more

Decent burger and onion rings. Bundt cake was pretty stale. Ordered take out and it was super convenient pickup. The store was really cute and seems like it could be a good hangout spot. read more

Lovely's Old Fashioned - 10 Chocolate Pistachio Bundt Cakes - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

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After a Broadway show nearby, we stopped by Lovely's for a meal. First up, you order at the counter before grabbing a seat. The space is not too big with about 10 stool seats indoors and two high top tables outside. Luckily, it wasn't too busy until we left when a big party came in. I got Charlotte's Special ($9.45) with Onion Rings ($6.55) while the husband got the Double Cheeseburger ($12.65), Sidewinder Fries ($5.95), and Mexican Coke ($3.85). The food was ready quick as they handed straight from the grill to the counter. Both of the sides were hot and crispy although it needed the ketchup for some flavor. While the burgers are petite, they're satisfying and just enough with a side to pair. I liked how easy the burger was to chew as all the beef, cheese, onions and bread just melted together. Overall, solid spot for a quick meal. It's less oily than 7th Street Burger and the meal is hot and fresh as they cook it right in front of you. read more

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Great burger! Extremely friendly staff. My favorite was the loaded cheesy fries. I love their potato fries that curl in a shape I've never seen. Perfectly fried. I loved the cheesy sauce and onions. The burger was good but the highlight was the fries for me. read more

Lovely's Old Fashioned - Loaded Sidewinder Fries - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

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Wait a second. So gas. We got the Single Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger, Patty Melt, and Onion Rings. Get the double patty over the single. The double patty tastes better. Juicy flavored patty. Best onion rings I've ever had. Somehow not too oily and flavored perfectly. A big reason for the five stars. Amazing service. Everything is cooked in front of you. Great spot to end the night. read more

Lovely's Old Fashioned - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

10/10! My boyfriend wanted a really good smash burger and this place lived up to the hype. We walked just over 20 min and loved that it was immediately giving "neighborhood hole in the wall" vibes. The guy at the register was super nice, patient and made some suggestions. We both tried a cheeseburger and shared an order of the loaded fries (cheese, sautéed onions and charlottes sauce). They had a counter inside with a few seats we sat at after ordering and got to watch the staff grill and press the fresh patties and fresh fry the fries to order. Everything was so clean, fresh prepared to order and organized. The burger was DELICIOUS. Not greasy and perfectly melted cheese with fresh toppings. The cheese fries were so tasty and just enough cheese and onions to get some in every bite. I see why it's been around so long, I definitely recommend stopping by! read more

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just as consistent recently as the past few times I've ordered takeout! I'm pescatarian so I'm usually only able to find vegetarian sandwiches at places like this old school style tiny lil diner. And the got the one they have riiiiiight. The Mushrooben (and maybe some curly/sidewinder fries) is all you need. From the menu: PASTRAMI SPICED SHROOMS, KRAUT, CARAMELIZED ONION, DOUBLE SWISS RUSSIAN DRESSING, MARBLE RYE. It's a great portion. The sauce needs no notes. The mushrooms and onions are always perfectly caramelized, and the marble rye holds it all together well. It's one of my favorite sandwiches in the area! big fan of Charlotte's sauce for the fries. I accidentally ordered a chocolate pistachio bundt cake -- long story-- but it was a happy accident. soo fluffy and both flavors shined through. Staff is always hella friendly and work so efficiently. please add an Impossible patty as a substitute option! EDIT: recently tried the Loaded Fries (cheese, Charlotte's sauce, grilled onions). they are messsy and so good. sis loved her burger too read more

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Probably my favorite greasy smash burger spot in the city (7th street who?) Charlotte's special is amazing, but I also love their classic cheese burger and patty melt. Honestly everything is amazing. Pro tip: get the hot peppers on the side, the acidity and spice cuts through the grease and hits so hard! I also love their onion rings and chip fries. The workers here are always friendly and kind. You can also sit at the counter if you want to eat in, but you will smell like burgers after! Worth it IMO! read more

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We needed a quick burger place before catching a show and this was perfect. We got our orders in quickly and luckily there were still some spots to sit. The area is narrow and can get crowded so I don't recommend this for groups but great place if you just need a quick and good burger. Cheeseburger 5/5 Great, solid, classic smash burger. Easily devour-able and not that messy. I would have preferred an option of cheddar cheese but it's still a good burger with good flavor. read more

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Located on the corner of 9th avenue, the location is very convenient. The space isn't too big but it has that comfortable burger joint feel you typically look for. Walking in, the service was attentive and thoughtful. I went towards closing time and there weren't many people so things moved pretty quick. They did confuse the order a bit - giving me bacon when I didn't ask for it, but I'll take it. Overall service and concept is great but I thought the food was lacking. I got the charlotte's burger which sounded like a juicy caramelized burger but in reality it was just overly salty overly crispy overcooked beef patty with not caramelized onions and sauce that didn't taste like anything. The fries were crispy but lacked depth to them - I couldn't really get a good taste of that potato. Maybe I'll try to come order again at another time but for somewhere that was really hyped up to me I was disappointed. read more

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Enjoying a walk in Hell's Kitchen and stumbled upon this old fashioned burger joint with delicious smash burgers and grilled hot dogs. Easy menu, great prices. The service was good. Bar stool seating. I highly recommend. My snappy dog was so delicious, smothered in caramelized onions, sauerkraut, mustard and ketchup. Felt like I was at a family bbq. read more

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Very solid. Super cute place in one of my favorite areas. I had the Charlotte burger-- whoo! Miss Charlotte knows a thing or two about sauce. Delicious. Get an extra side of it to dip your fries in. Very friendly staff too, and my order came out speedy. I love the app and mobile ordering features. Will absolutely return! read more

Used a promo they are running through instagram - $10 for cheeseburger and fries. I also ordered onion rings since those seem to be popular. They cost about $7+ with tax. The fries and onion rings were really good. The order of fries could almost be cut in half it's so big. They are thicker cut fries. The fries and onion rings are fried perfectly; you get just the right amount of crispness. The single cheeseburger was okay. You really need a double. There was a lot of mayo on it but no ketchup, which is my preference. They weren't busy when we walked in around 4 on Saturday afternoon but soon after we started eating it got very busy with no seats available. There's about 11 bar seats. read more

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Burgers were amazing. While the onion rings and French fries were both great we could have shared and still had leftovers. The burger prices were in line with other diners, etc. I felt the trend fries, onion rings and drinks were over priced. There is only one counter that has 10-12 seats but I feel it really only fits 9. The staff was very friendly and very efficient. read more

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This place does a nice job! The Charlotte's Special burger with grilled onions and other toppings is really tasty. The unique thick fries and beer-battered onion rings are both very good...crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just as they should be. I also had a plain burger and the meat, advertised as "prime beef", is quite rich and delicious. Not to mention, this was a relatively close delivery order, but nothing was soggy. Recently on a "best of" list for burgers in the area...I would have to agree. This is a cut above a fast food chain...a job well done and a high recommendation. read more

I got the $10 special on the app , so you get a cheeseburger and fries... I decided to eat inside ! The burger is like a smash burger but the fries were excellent! Fresh and hot out of the fryer! The service is fast, small place limited seating . So eat fast and be gone ! read more

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Burger texture was decent, feel like it could've been a little more tender. Fries were fun to eat, but could've used some sort of seasoning. The little amount of salt that was put onto them did nothing for the flavor. Overall a decent spot to pop into for a burger in HK. read more

Lovely's Old Fashioned - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

Carina is the manager, and she was wonderful. We got to meet her beautiful daughter while she was there working, and the hamburgers are delicious. The french fries and the onion rings are crispy and crunchy., And there's a great discount deal on Instagram. read more

Came at 5:30 PM on a rainy Thursday and all of the seating inside was full, but we grabbed the single outside table (protected under an awning) and had a great meal here. Cheeseburger, Sidewinder french fries and beer battered onion rings were all fantastic. I think Gotham Burger Social Club is still my favorite smash burger in town, but Lovely's is on par with 7th Street and other favorites. 4.5 stars. read more

Lovely's Old Fashioned - Cheeseburger, sidewinder fries and Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

Very old NYC vibe, even though it's not been around for decades. One counter in a narrow restaurant. Sit on a stool and watch your food get made fresh. Double Cheeseburger: A really good cheeseburger. Not quite a smash burger, but not so thick either, somewhere in between. Lots of gooey cheese on a soft bun. Fries: Love the shape and texture of these. It's Fritos-like in shape so lots of surface area for crunch, but also some soft potato inside. Onion Rings: Pretty standard. Comes out of the fryer piping hot, so be careful when you bite into the crunchy shell and meet the hot slimy onion. read more

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Came here before a Broadway show and I was quite surprised by the food. There isn't many seats in the restaurant but also people eat fairly quickly. You order at the front first before finding a seat. - Cheeseburger - Honestly I didn't think much of the cheeseburger, it was pretty standard and tasted similar to 7th Street. - Onion Rings - Typically I don't order onion rings or fries but after seeing everyone rave about it, I had to try it out and I was not disappointed at all. These were probably one of the best onion rings I had as they were incredibly crispy, almost like a chip texture, not mushy at all. The onions also weren't very stringy so each one could have an adequate bite to it. I felt no need to put on any condiments which was quite amazing. Overall, not bad for a pre-show dinner! read more

Lovely's Old Fashioned - Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

Lovely's Old Fashioned in New York, NY. Handmade with Love these burgers and hotdogs have to be on your list. I love a good cheeseburger and these cheeseburgers were so juicy and delicious! I love the old school vibe-eat some great food and you always leave making a friend! The Snappy Dog was so delicious and the French fries/onion rings were cooked to perfection. Definitely come check out Lovely's! Charlotte's Special- Single lovely's patty, American cheese, lots of onions, pickles, and steamed bun, Charlotte's sauce. Lovely's Snappy Dog- All beef frankfurter, natural casing, caramelized onion-sauerkraut, squishy bun. French Fries- Lovely's Classic "Sidewinder" Fries. Some might call them a cross between a curly fry and a steak fry! Onion Rings- Crispy beer-battered onion rings Double Cheeseburger Swirl Bundt Cake- Pistachio chocolate swirl bundt cake read more

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First time visiting this cute burger counter near Times Square. It was the perfect spot to grab burgers, fries, and onion rings and they even have a veggie mushroom pastrami sandwich! Staff was super kind - especially Ty and the manager! Def give them a try! Ask about secret menu items read more

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I don't remember where I came across Lovely's on social media but it's been bookmarked for a while. I keep thinking about stopping in but never did it. Craving a burger tonight (I don't often write same day reviews), I ordered delivery. I ordered the patty melt, fries, onion rings, & Coke Zero. First of all, I was already impressed before I took a bite of the food. Everything was extremely well packaged. Even though the fries & onion rings were just in a coffee cup, nothing fell out. That's cuz of their genius idea to stick the popsicle stick on them. They also contained everything in a cardboard tray like they do at stadiums which was also very smart. Attention to details matter and this was *chef's kiss. Moving on to the food, I don't have burgers very often but this was the best one in recent memory. It was flavorful and perfectly cooked. Loved every element of it. Fries were well seasoned and onion rings were great too. The small coffee cups do hold a sizable amount. I couldn't finish them both. Pro Tip: This type of meal never arrives piping hot and it's the dead of winter rn. So I had a lightbulb moment of preheating my oven at 350 while I waited for the food in case it needed a lil reheating. This was a great idea, as the food arrived just below optimum temperature enjoyability. I threw it in for less than 5 minutes and it was perfection. I absolutely enjoyed my meal and will def be trying more things! Highly recommend! read more

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Pretty solid burger. Theres some counter seating but not too much. More of a grab and go kind of place. read more

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Pretty good burgers at a great price. We went here after a show to grab a bite to eat. Unfortunately we couldn't sit down as there's not a lot of seating and the place was packed. We got it to go, the staff was super friendly and had no problem packing it for us. Food was good, typical smash burgers so prepare for a grease fest. We also got the onion rings which were great. Overall the price here is what makes it worth it. read more

Lovely's Old Fashioned - Main counter - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

10/10 Saw this spot on tiktok and decided to take the family on our trip into NY and was not disappointed. The menu is small but I prefer that for most places because you know they have to do their limited items really well and they absolute did. We got two double cheeseburgers, fries and the patty melts. Insane lineup, incredible and the man working the counter was very nice and patient with a group of 5 of us that didn't know what we wanted right away. Lol the building is very small but cozy and a great spot for solo or duo dining. We sat outside at the two hi tops and it was nice and pleasant. Will be going back when I'm back in town! read more

Above average cheeseburger really simple what you see is what you get. Service was friendly guys at the counter are kind and helpful. And the ambiance is simple and sit at the counter vibes. Seems pretty consistent and solid as a whole. Glad i stopped in. I think i got the safest thing in the menu I'll have to try the melt and fries next time. read more

Lovely's Old Fashioned - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

This was not a lovely experience albeit the restaurant was clean, well maintained and the staff were very efficient... to a fault. We walked in, not one of the 3 people working behind the counter acknowledged our presence. At the counter sat 3 people enjoying their food as well as a food delivery person who came in just behind us. We saw the signs above the grill "take a seat" and "counter service" - given there were others eating at the counter it felt safe to assume these signs are indeed accurate so we sat down ... 5 minutes passed with zero acknowledgment. They packed the delivery guy up and he left. We thought oh good, now they'll take our order. I was very much looking forward to trying the Spring Chicken sandwich featured. Alas we were totally ignored. Then the door swings open and a guy gets greeted and immediately asked what he'd like. To our shock and somewhat irritation I suggested that we leave. It was only at this point when we got to the door a person behind the counter offered to take our order. This is unacceptable bad service and we didn't appreciate the wait, being ignored as well as having someone be served that came in a well after us. I'd like to have given you my review of the spring chicken sandwich however if we'd stayed on the stools in front of the signs reading take a seat and counter service we might be there until next spring. Now you might say we chickened out on the wait but not being acknowledged by anyone who was less than 2-3 feet away making eye contact is not a lovely experience and definitely not one of old fashioned hospitality. read more

Cuisine: 9 Service : 7 Decor: 7 Value: 9 Overall: 9 This is a real neighborhood gem. Just across the street is 5 Napkin Burger. Skip that and grab a tastier meal here. If I live nearby, lord help me! Everything is very good to excellent. I always leave here very satisfied and anticipating my next visit. Hard to ask for more from your local burger joint. I always get the Charlotte's Special, Patty Melt, or a double patty cheeseburger if I'm hungry. Lovely's Snappy Dog and Onion Rings are fantastic too. For dessert, Pistachio Chocolate Bundt Cake is quite moist and delicious. They use to do the smash burger to your preference, which is medium rare for me. However, the cashier told me that now they only do medium well or well done per instructions of the manager. I got mine yesterday medium well and it was still juicy. Hell's Kitchen has a lot of restaurants, but honestly not too many amazing low budget options in my search. Well, this one is a keeper. It will be on the top of my list of places to grab a quick bite before a show or movie. read more

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Loved the vibe of this little burger joint, so I decided to grab some takeout. Everything was well packaged and traveled well. The double cheeseburger was solid and hit all the right notes. We also tried the Charlotte's Special burger with lettuce buns since one of us can't eat bread, and it was great that they offered that option. The loaded cheese fries were tasty too and definitely hit the spot. read more

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When in New York, you have to eat at a local diner! I was not disappointed by the food. It was made to order right in front of me and delivered a delicious flavor profile. The only con was the somewhat hefty price for a rather small portion. But this is the price to support local. If you crave a tasty burger, give Lovely's a try! read more

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Ordered: Double Cheeseburger (~$12): with American cheese, onions, pickles, and mayo Sidewinder French Fries (~$6) Aya's take: I love a good burger and Lovely's is serving up some delicious, greasy, and satisfying burgers! The burgers and fries were made to order, so everything is super fresh! The Double Cheeseburger was thick, the bun was soft, and they didn't overdo it at all with the flavors. The onions and pickles were plenty and the mayo added some nice creaminess and fattiness to the burger. The Sidewinder French Fries have a great, unique texture. They were nicely salted, perfectly crispy, and soft on the inside. All in all, decent price point and even better flavor! The inside has that old-fashioned, classic look which I appreciated. Check them out! read more

Lovely's Old Fashioned - Double Cheeseburger (~$12) - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

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By far one of the best burgers we've had! We received great customer service. Can get quite busy but has a few sitting stools inside as well as two tiny round tables and 2 stools out front. You won't be disappointed! read more

Burgers aren't it and Been here a few times. Just isn't what a local spot should be customer service is rude read more

Cute small diner like burger place where you order right by the entrance and can opt to bring your food to go or to stay if you're lucky enough to score the few seats available. The onion rings and french fries were delicious. The double cheeseburger was very good but I felt like it needed more onions, pickle and sauce. The patty melt was a good option as well! I would definitely stop by again if I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Lovely's Old Fashioned - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

Very tasty burger with friendly staff. The guy working the night shift was great. He was very friendly. As we sat at the counter my wife and I observed his hospitality with every customer that walked in there. The place is a counter sit down where you see the guy making your fresh burger. Burger was really good, was a smash type burger. We would definitely go again read more