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Pasta · Manhattan · $$$
A double-patty short rib burger with onion, cheddar, and Calabrian chili aioli — beefy, messy, and magnificent.
Pub & Grill · Carroll Gardens · $
Two patties of freshly ground Bell & Evans thigh meat with crackling edges, American cheese, caramelized onions, and tangy Ramblin' Sauce
Manhattan · $
Crispy smash burger with special sauce — the standout vendor at this food hall
Dominican · Manhattan · $
Smashed beef patty topped with a thick slice of queso blanco, the viral hit that put El Sazon on the map
Crispy smash burger with special sauce — the crowd favorite vendor
Manhattan · $$
Montana Wagyu double smash patty with American cheese, shaved lettuce, and Kewpie sauce on a seeded bun with fries.
Bar · Manhattan · $$
A solid, greasy dive-bar burger that hits the spot after a few drinks
Bar · Manhattan · $$$
A well-executed bar burger with crispy edges and a juicy center
No-frills smash burger from the cultish Burger Joint — simple, greasy, satisfying
Bar · Astoria · $$
All‑beef patty with American cheese, lettuce and Ditty sauce—juicy and satisfying bar classic
Burgers · Brooklyn · $
Two thin, lacy-edged smashed patties with American cheese, onions, and house sauce on a soft potato bun — the chain's signature
Burgers · East Flatbush · $
Smashed beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and Smash Sauce on a buttery egg bun — the chain signature
Burgers · Manhattan · $$
Thin, crispy-edged smashed patties with melted cheese on a soft bun — the focus of the menu
New American · Manhattan · $$$
Two thin, crispy-edged beef patties with all the fixings — a legitimately great burger hiding in a sports bar.
Burgers · Manhattan · $
Thin smashed patties with crispy lacy edges and melted American cheese — the chain's whole identity in one sandwich
A thin, crispy-edged griddled patty with melted cheese on a soft bun — the reason to come
Burgers · Parkchester · $
Thin-pressed beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and house sauce on a toasted bun — the menu's anchor.
Two 4 oz patties with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and house sauce—juicy, indulgent and a crowd‑pleaser
Burgers · Ozone Park · $$
Thin patties pressed crispy on the flat-top with a lacy edge and melted American cheese.
American cheese melted directly onto the smashed patty while still on the griddle — classic technique that integrates the cheese fully into the crust
Thin beef patty pressed hard on the flat-top so the edges fry into crispy lace, on a soft potato bun
American · Manhattan · $$
A classic smash burger, a straightforward and satisfying entree option.
Bar · Boerum Hill · $$
Hawaiian‑style smash burger—juicy and tasty, often paired with fries