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Great cheap eats spot. Burger was pretty greasy but it was honestly very good. Outdoor seating area away from the cars, but the inside is a gas station.
Burger was pretty good, definitely on the expensive side compared to the rest of the non-sit down burgers in the city. Paid over $25 for a burger, fries, and a drink. Ambiance was lovely -- got to inhale toxic gasoline fumes and watch people yell at each other while enjoying my food. Overall would skip due to pricing and value.
Can you get a delicious burger at a gas station? The answer is obviously "yes" if you know about Smacking Burger. Tucked behind a Mobil gas station inside of its convenient store is this delightful little joint that serves up some great burgers. My go to is The Big Smack. It is a hefty double beef patty smash burger with American cheese. The beef is seared well with a ton of juiciness. What does it for me is the thinly sliced onions and shredded lettuce, which cuts through the grease. Not to mention the soft pillowy sesame seed bun and the tasty Smack Sauce that ties it all together. Wait! Don't forget that it's only $9.99 instead of the usual $13-18 for something comparable at similar competitors around NYC. Another good burger is The Oklahoma. Instead of thinly sliced grilled onions, this one has caramelized onions, which adds a touch of sweetness and umami to the product. Horsey Sauce has a slight kick from the horseradish and certainly distinguishes itself from the others. With that said, I miss the sesame seed bun and lettuce from The Big Smack. This burger feels slightly greasier as well. All in all, this place is super legit. For under $10, you get one of the best double patty smash burgers I have tried in NYC. Btw, service is quick and there is some outdoor seating available. If you prefer to eat it in a nicer setting, take it to Jackson Square across the street. Trust me, this is a hidden gem.
I was in the neighborhood and figured I might as well check it out (since I remembered hearing so much about it when it opened). It's connected to the Mobil station, and it's a pretty small menu of items to choose from (burgers, fries and milkshakes) . I ordered the Mr. Impossible burger (made with impossible meat) and it was delicious. It came loaded with pickles, onions, lettuce and a yummy sauce. They have a tiny bit of seating outside (both tables and a little outdoor patio set). The service was pretty good and I got my food quickly. I'd definitely come back again the next time I'm craving a burger.
Rating: 7.5/10 Date Visited: 1/16/2026 I ordered The Oklahoma ($10), which was their double smashburger with horseradish sauce. The meat, cheese, and toppings were very standard for what you would expect and tasted great. The horseradish sauce was an interesting twist and I personally enjoyed the extra kick on the burger. The burger was a bit smaller than other smashburgers I've tried, but the taste is solid. Overall, I would recommend this place if you like smashburgers.
Holy this place made my New York top food list. The Oklahoma burger is delicious. I love the caramelized onions and boy there's a lot of them. Soft potato bun. It was so delectable. The Big Smack was so good to. With a sesame bun it really tastes like a McDonald's Big Mac but it's a lot tastier. The fries are top notch too. Solid potato. Thick. More ketchup packets should be given next time.
Smacking Burger should be nestled right in the absolute top left corner of one of those New York magazine grids--I can't think of a more "lowbrow brilliant" concept than a smash burger spot cropping up inside of a gas station smack dab in the middle of the west village. This place is getting some massive buzz, and I would say it is largely well deserved. I love me a good smash burger, and this place delivers a quality option. Perhaps a tiny bit over salted, and I would say their secret sauce is solid but not amazing. But the burger itself is juicy and messy and fun. Fries were a bit lighter cooked than I'd like but ok, but the shake was surprisingly strong. But here you get not only a tasty burger, but the frisson of sitting outside of a gas station in a searing area, watching the pretty people prance on to their west village outings while cars pulled in for what seemed like some seriously overpriced gas. I found the combination of some of the best of the city experience with a suburban eating outside the gas station vibe to be an utter, odd delight, with a burger living up to its buzz. Service was reasonably quick on a crowded evening, and if you want a soda or beer to go with your burger, just pivot to that. Before going I saw another review that said something like "not the best burger you'll ever have, but the best burger you'll get at a gas station" and that sounds about right--tasty and fun and I think they are open late if you are out on the town--I enjoyed my burger on a regular evening; imagine it could hit even better as a post-club midnight snack!!
I've been going to Smacking Burger since it opened in 2024 and have never had a bad experience. It's a perfect way to end a late night (or a place to get an amazing burger, anytime). All the ingredients taste so fresh and their sauces, toppings, and burger patties are perfectly placed to make each ingredient shine. Placement matters on a burger! Last time I went I got the big smack burger, their version of an elevated big mac. It's amazing. It's a very small place located in a gas station bodega and is extremely clean. They just has a griddle and a fryer machine, so you clearly see them making everything and handling the food.
Lip smackingly delicious! We got the The Big Smack and some fries. The prices were so affordable and the burger was fresh and tasty. My husband and I shared and we felt content with the food. They have a little dining area outside to eat. You can also buy drinks inside as well since it's a gas station / convenience store as well. The staff was very friendly.
Smacking Burger has got to be one of the best burgers located at the most unassuming place, a gas station. One of the last gas stations in NYC at that. We suspected that the place would be hyped, so we arrived around the time it opened to avoid a long line especially on a Saturday. Luckily we were early enough to be the first customers. Our group ordered a variety of items including The Classic, The Big Snack, The Naked Burger, a side of plain fries, and a side of fries animal style. I had the Naked Burger, which was basically The Big Smack but with a single patty and lettuce bun. It was delicious, and I especially loved the dab of their cilantro jalapeno sauce with their orange sauce. That being said, it does make for a messy burger. The fries were fine, but the loaded animal style fries were worth the try. You purchase your beverage from the main gas station, which I thought was cool because you get more variety of drinks.
Amazing food!! super super super yummy fries, the guys were really nice, fast service and kind of like an old enviroment!! Love it!
The Big Smack was delicious! This is a really good burger restaurant inside of a gas station. There is no seating inside but there's a few tables in front and a patio area to the side. There wasn't any wait for service and it came out pretty quick. I suggest taking your meal to another area to eat as the patio beside the gas pumps isn't the best view with cars pulling in and out.
For once social media got it right. I came in here skeptical. I thought at worst it'd just be a good burger. It blew my expectations. I'm not sure if it's the best smash burger around but it can sure hang with the big boys. I bought a OKC burger, fries, and soda. It all came out to $18 which isn't too bad compared to some popular burger spots. Food didn't take too long to come. The OKC was delicious. It wasn't a big burger but it was very fulfilling. It came with a horseradish sauce that added an extra kick to it. The fries were good too. Not the best fries out there but they were a good price and tasted good. Maybe they could've been better seasoned but the cuts were great. I plan on coming back here. It's a small spot. As much as you expect a gas station to be. There's two small tables for outdoor seating if you're lucky to grab a seat. The place seems to be constantly busy. As I ate I couldn't help notice people coming and going. I'll be back here to try their other burgers.
1 year ago
Had my doubts, just grabbed a quick bite. But it was great. Had the Oklahoma, was really good. Staff was good as well. read more
So good! I love a good gas station restaurant and this did not disappoint. I never thought I'd find a good gas station spot in NYC but I found heaven here. The food was so good! I want to go back and try the rest of the menu. It wasn't too greasy and so filling. The pickles were sweet which was a nice touch. Not super expensive either, very affordable for the area. read more
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The Big Smack. GOOD. A Double Smash Burger which tasted GOOD. I could've done without the Shredded Lettuce which is my only complaint. RECOMMEND. read more
Fantastic smash burger inside of a gas station in a very convenient area of the village. Even with quite a busy waiting line, service was efficient. Not much in terms of searing, but great grab and go (especially with other items from the convenience store inside). The burger itself was perfectly smashed and had plenty of flavor with the sauce and onions. Next time I will try the fries as well! read more
2 years ago
Great burger, great customer service. Very nice, affordable, staff is friendly. Place is small but it is worth the wait read more
Awesome burger, juicy patties, great condiments and toppings. The bun and pickles were special standouts. The space to eat is a bit small and this place gets crowded at dinner so plan accordingly. Service was pretty quick. read more
1 year ago
Would have given it 3-4 stars but the owner walked by and accused me of sitting here and eating other peoples food because I have pastry bags from a nearby bakery. Maybe clean the eating area instead of insulting new customers. Just rude! read more
1 year ago
Being from California, I always crave In N Out. Not quite In N Out, but might be a contender for my NYC go-to when I'm craving a burger? LOCATION: Pretty lowkey location at a gas station in the West Village! There are two tables outside so you can sit and eat, but there's also a park right across the street in case it's full! We came around 4pm on a Saturday for a quick snack, and we only waited around 7 minutes to get our order. FOOD: Unfortunately the person taking our order misheard us, so we weren't able to get the loaded fries. The fries were pretty good - nothing super special, but fries are always good. The burger itself was pretty juicy and a good size for the price! Might have been bigger and a bit cheaper than 7th street (the other tiktok proclaimed In N Out alternative) so that was a plus. I love a no frills kinda burger spot, so this hit the spot. Going to need try it again to get a more for sure opinion on it, but for sure a solid spot! read more
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Let's get right to the point because it's a nice summer night and I need to digest these quality eats. So, let's go. I found this venue via internet searches because I was in the mood for burgers. The name caught my eye and I wasn't too far away so I made that venture over. Glad that I did. It was fast, easy and to the point. The cashier must've been the secondary chef has he aided in a few burger flips. The wait time was literally 5min or less. I ordered 2 burgers, water to wash it down but no fries because they literally ran out of fries. More incentive to come back. It's located inside of a gas station/gas stop. If you aren't looking, you just might miss it. But follow the hunger and lead with the nose. You might smell the food in the wind. While you wait, grab a few gas station snacks, candy, bevs. Hey, even fill up the tank. And if time to kill a few picnic benches outside to enjoy the meal. read more
Personal Rating: [4.5/5], Yelp Rating: [5/5] Delicious burger, horrible ambience, but a decent gimmick. I'd say better than 7th street but not quite as good as shake shack. I love the onions and pickles in the classic burger. If I were to go back I'd probably add lettuce and tomatoes. One con for me personally is that they put way too much sauce. read more
2 years ago
Safe your money rude cashier and bad food If you are not a people person and or has a horrible awful passive aggressive personality why would you work as a cashier? Just stay in the back and the food was Dog food. You better off eating your Deli for by the point. And was very expensive 36$ fo absolute nothing. read more
5 months ago
Burger in a gas station! This can't be good! Yesssss it is! Good quality meat that is not masked by grease and butter great bun good fast service. I tried the Oklahoma burger and it was fantastic I wanted to try the Big Smack but didn't have enough time as I was with a group and they were in a rush. I'm a sucker for a sesame bun and next time I am there I'm going to try it. read more
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Stopped to get gas at a random gas station and little did we know that the MOST PHENOMENAL BURGER EVER was waiting for us inside. TEN OUT OF TEN. read more
1 year ago
Food and prices were fantastic! This is inside of a gas station and seating is limited to a couple of benches outside, so not much for ambiance, but the burger was delicious and came out quickly. Must stop if you're in the area! read more
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Tasty smash burger option in the neighborhood! Got The Big Smack and a pup burger for my cat. The Big Smack was not too onion-y, nice ratio of dressing and sweet pickles all nicely balanced in flavor. Will be back to try The Oklahoma and loaded fries when I get the California In and Out craving. read more
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Cute spot inside of a gas station, probably wouldn't even notice if I was driving by. Glad I stopped, and even took another one for the road. Would definitely be stopping by again next time I'm in New York City. read more
3 years ago
Got the burger and smackin' fries - it was sooooo good! Yes, it's right inside the Mobil gas station and I was skeptical, but it was amazing. The smackin sauce is bomb. Tommy (the owner) was super nice too! There are 2 picnic tables in the front where you can sit to eat. read more
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I honestly take no pleasure in only giving this place three stars. I love the idea. A cool burger joint inside one of the only gas stations in lower Manhattan. But I have to be honest. After seeing all the hype about this place, and as a burger fan, I had to check it out. I visited mid afternoon on a weekday so it wasn't too busy. You enter the typical gas station and to the left is a burger stand. Simply put, I found the burger rather average. There are still some similar smash burger places nearby that I would visit before this spot. Construction and flavor did not win me over. I wasn't in love with their sauce either. Listen it's a fine burger but not worth the hype. Also (and no fault of their own) sitting at a picnic table being overwhelmed by the fumes of gas does not help. I really am not trying to hate on it but maybe in another place it would work better. I do wish them luck, but it's not for me. read more
3 years ago
I was walking by & this new spot caught my attention as I was looking for lunch , the Big Smack was incredible along with the house sauce , which is to die for. The order was quick & clean. Also they serve waffle fries with the house sauce that is a must try ! 10/10 Writing this review got me hungry & wanting another burger ! So good ! read more
2 years ago
amazing food, service, and the environment is amazing. highly recommend for people in the neighborhood read more
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51-63 8th Ave
New York, NY 10014
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