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TOP 17 HAMBURGERS LOCATIONS IN NYC 
 
1) JG Melon: 1291 3rd Avenue @ 74th St:  Classic dive bar featuring a near perfect burger....and a great Bloody Mary.
 
2) Prime Burger: 5 East 51st St @ Madison - 5th Ave:  Classic institution.  Diner from the 50s or 60s. Get the Primeburger.
 
3) PJ Clarkes: 915 3rd Avenue @ 55th St: Grab a cheesburger and you'll be in heaven. Stone crabs too are great.
 
4) New York Burger Co: 303 Park Ave @ 23rd St: Not too greasy or healthy. Multiple choices. True burger joint.
 
5) Jackson Hole: 1611 2nd Avenue @ 83rd St /// 1270 Madison @ 91st St /// 232 E 64th St @ 2nd-3rd Ave /// 517 Columbus @ 85th St:  Giant burgers and absolutely dozens to choose from. Monster in size. Also in Englewood!
 
6) Paul's Place: 131 2nd Ave @ St Mark's Place: Considered by many the best burger in the city. Lunch, dinner or late night. 15 to choose from.
 
7) Five Napkin Burger: 630 Ninth Ave @ 44th St:  Signature 5 Napkin Burger and 5 or 6 others to choose from.
 
8) BLT Burgers: 470 6th Ave @ 11th Street: Owned by famed Laurent Tourondel; Gourmet burgers. Diner style.
 
8) Island Burgers and Shakes: 766 Ninth Ave @ 51st Street: Good choice of burgers. Great food always.
 
9) Shorty's .32: 199 Prince St @ Sullivan - McDougal:  Proper comfort food gourmet spot. Burger on lunch or dinner menu. Delicious.
 
10) Royale: 157 Avenue C @ 9th - 10th St:    "Royale with Cheese" burger simply amazing. Otherwise, a dive bar of sorts.
 
11) Burger Joint: 119 W 56th St @ 6th Ave: Inside Le Parker Meridian Hotel; Located behind drapes in back of hotel! Secret spot....$7 burger.
 
12) Corner Bistro: 331 West 4th St @ Bank:  Bohemian bar serving burgers, draft beer and an excellent juke to boot. 
 
13) Stand: 24 East 12th St @ University Pl: Multiple selections of gourmet burgers at University student prices.
 
14) Ruby Tuesdays: 585 7th Avenue @ 41st-42nd:  Their huge menu includes a dozen or so amazing burgers.
 
15) Fanelli's: 94 Prince @ Mercer:  NYC Institution - classic dive bar in trendy Soho with fantastic burgers and drinks.
 
16) Big Nick's Burger and Pizza: 2175 Broadway @ 77th St: Large assortment of burgers and diner level food.
 
17) Shake Shack: Madison Square Park @ 23rd St: Dany Meyer owned. Outdoors with long lines for shakes and awesome burgers. Hot Dogs too.