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    Popchew

    3.8 (25 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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    Andrew S.

    Unexpectedly good smash burger. $6.99 for basic no frills burger with cheese, secret sauce, and pickles. Simplicity at its best but I do wish it as cheaper. That might not exist in NYC anymore though.

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    Seby I.

    Popchew is one more smash burger place that has opened up in the Union Square area. Yesterday I had a single burger with the works and crinkle fries. Darien was the young girl at the window. A few yellow colored tables and chairs are outside. The orange creamsicle was over and more was being made. The burger was ordinary in flavor. I think that the Smashy burger would go well with their fries. Lots of customers were taking burgers to go. It's quite expensive here too.

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    Sandy D.

    This place was very confusing. My friend found a video on social media of Popchew, but we had no idea it was going to be a ghost kitchen. The address led us to a dimly lit locked entrance. A worker came out and immediately asked us for our names. We had no idea how to even order and mentioned it to him, but he continued to pry us for our names. Turns out, you need to order through their app. And tell the worker your name after. Unhelpful service. The food came in gigantic bags. At the time we ordered, they were doing a year of free burgers promo, so our meal ended up being around $1! Unfortunately though, the food was just ok. They were definitely not comparable to 7th Street. Most notably, I think their name came from their fries. They had a unsettling popping texture to it. I would pass on trying this place out. The burger gummy as part of the meal was a cute touch though!

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    Gale V.

    As of today, this is a takeout/delivery only establishment. There are no signs out front. It is next to the residential building. Once 6pm rolls around, there are 2 sandwich sidewalk boards out and a security guard/bouncer outside the door. Patrons and delivery drivers surround the area to pick up orders. My app timed out while I was using AppleCash and I was double charged on my end. Tried emailing them but they said they only got one charge. So guess I lucked out. I did get a free combo but that was thru the app. Pretty disappointing that I was not able to resolve my situation as I didn't feel the burgers lived up to the instagram hype. They weren't bad burgers at all. But would I drag myself there every month to get a free combo? If I lived in the area, probably, but I don't. In any case, the marketing for this spot is very good. The yellow and the mouth graphics pop. The burger gummy is a cute little surprise. The fries are very crisp and much better than Shake Shack. Are the burgers better than 7th Street? To me, no. But everyone has their preference. Try it for yourself.

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    No option for Ketchup and my crinkle fries arrived without a single crinkle. Incredibly underwhelming.

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    Means a lot! So glad you enjoyed!

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    Ghost kitchen - this address is an apartment building and food is mediocre at best. Would not recommend to anyone.

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    1 year ago

    Great smash burger with options to make it your own. Their special sauce is amazing too.

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    This place is excellent. Been eating it since day 1. It's a must order every time I work late on the weekends. And the sauce is banging.

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    So the day after one of my friends absolutely needed a burger so we discovered Flat Out Burger…read moreafter a salsa social, I told my friend at the salsa social I went to the next night and SHE decided SHE must have a burger too after. T_T' So to Google we go, and I'd honestly been wanting to try 7th Street Burger for awhile now. I also didn't realize this simple burger joint concept was such a thing now, where the menu really is only comprised of a few types of basic burgers, fries and soda/water (no shakes). It was a Sunday, kinda packed, but luckily we snagged one of the high-top outdoor tables. I got my basic burger, fries and a Coke. The burger was good, but the FRIES. The FRIES are VERY impressive. Crispy, salty, TASTY. And the burgers are CHEAP by NYC standards. So anyway, I'm sold and this burger place is on my list now.

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    So I have been seeing this place for a while now on my social media feed through an influencer (you…read moremight know who Im talking about hehe) Service: Pretty straight forward, I did wait around 10 minutes to get my food, so I would presume it was due to how fresh it should be. Ambiance: I could see this place being very busy so having a seat is not guaranteed and the space looked clean and well taken care of. Food: well I order the fried chicken sandwich and added Cheddar Cheese to it (they have option between American & Cheddar) kept pickle, lettuce and tomato and I added to it Small fries. Well I would assure you that it is one of the best fries I have ever had and they taste so good and look at the portion, its amazing. The burger was great, I loved it honestly especially the Bun, sauce and pickles. I have one small remark regarding the chicken is that it need more marination either in slices or something cause it felt dry when biting into it. I also I wanna see a spicy chicken sandwich option as well.

    Service: 4.5/5 Food: 3.8/5…read morePrice: $10-$20 Great for a quick bite- dude said our order would be ready in 5 min + he was indeed correct. We were in + out in ~30 min total. There's a few tables in front + possibly some more in the back. Aside from ordering, most of it is self-serve/managed. Apparently, it's the same owners, just a new menu + concept. I have to be careful though, because it seems much of their menu is fried in beef tallow. What I Ordered: - Grilled Chicken Char: a little salty, chicken breast tenderized + expands beyond the bun - Small Fries: plenty for 1, adequate for 2 people, not super salty, shoestring style which i love

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    Raising Cane's

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    0.4 mi
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    First time trying Raising Cane's after super disappointing Dave's Hot Chicken. I don't know about…read moreother people in this review but this is the best tenders I've ever had, periodt!! It was super fresh and hot hot. The meat inside was white and juicy and steaming as I ripped them apart with my forkus. Hot dayum. And that cane sauce is legit. People who thought it was flavorless probably likes to eat crap ton more sodium. Because these tenders weren't borderline salty at all, like some other fast food joints. It was lightly fried with golden yellow color with thin and simple breading. Exactly what I want in a fried tender! 4 pieces of tender with drank rang up to about $15. Glad I don't live near this joint because hot damn, I'd be fat! I ordered through the huge screen when I entered and it came out in 5-6 minutes. The bathroom has a secret code to enter, FYI. There were good music and disco balls and high ceilings and huge booth tables and high tables and low tables, little bit for everyone. I'd definitely come back next time I'm nearby!

    My first time trying Raising Canes and I'm now a fan!…read more I was down by Aster Place picking up some band shirts on St Marks Place and was starving for dinner. This location is pretty large with plenty of seating, and decently clean considering how busy it was. They do have a bathroom you need a code to enter and it was also clean, They offer different meal combos to choose from. I chose the 3 chicken fingers meal and was pleasantly surprised how good it was. The chicken fingers were large, juicy, tasty, lightly battered and fried just right. Not greasy at all. Came with crinkle cut fries, warm Texas toast, one Cane sauce, and a fountain soda. For $12 you get a decently portioned meal which hits the spot. I would try it again if in the area and craving chicken fingers. Not too bad for a fast food chain.

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    I see why my sister has been wanting me to come here for so many years. It's a bit of a commitment…read morefrom Bedstuy, but this no frills primarily take out spot is worth a stop. When you walk in, the menu is clearly visible above the register and they have burritos, quesadillas, and much more. The fam has always hyped the burritos, so I wasn't really looking to try anything else for my first time. I was on the fence between the chicken ranchero and seitan burrito. Since I had never had the latter before, I have to give it a try. I liked that there was an option for a spinach tortilla, I went with that. It was ready in about 10 minutes, and while it is indeed a take out spot, no one else was sitting inside, so we were able to occupy the four seats that were there. The burrito was humongous. I should have taken a picture of it, but I was so hungry and ready to dive in I just didn't. It was delicious. We all shared chips and a hefty amount of red salsa, that was surprisingly spicy. What a meal! We were lucky to just beat a big crowd of people. Folks were standing around waiting and pretty much the entire standing area of the little place to get orders. I'm glad I finally got to try and I would come back. The closest thing that I normally go to is the Nintendo store. I could definitely make it happen again.

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    Taylor's Tayke: Namkeen has a very distinctive flavor…read moreprofile that immediately separates it from your average chicken spot. The combinations of spices, sauces, and textures feel intentional and unique, especially with the South Asian influence throughout the menu. Portions are big, flavors are bold, and this is definitely the type of place you go when you want something indulgent and packed with flavor. My Taysty Tayke: Get Down & Dirty, Expeditiously: Tikkaville Sandwich One of the more interesting chicken sandwiches I've had. The tikka sauce, mint chutney, pickled onions, and coleslaw all come together in a way that really works. Flavorful, layered, and memorable. The Clucking Waffle Sandwich was spicy with more of a buffalo-style flavor than I expected. Definitely a lot to handle in sandwich form. Personally, I'd rather eat the chicken and waffle separately than together, but the flavor still hits. The Pataka Fries were another standout, saucy, flavorful, and loaded enough to almost be a meal on their own. Service: Quick and efficient, fits the fast-casual energy. Plates From My Visit: Clucking Waffle Sandwich Tikkaville Sandwich Pataka Fries In Conclusion: A bold and flavorful chicken spot with distinctive spices and creative combinations that stand out from the usual fast-casual lineup. Come hungry because the portions are no joke. Stamped by Elajas

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