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Hamburger America
American
The hot ham with melted Swiss on a bun costs $7, which tells you almost everything about this retro burger shop. George Motz has spent his career obsessing over regional American hamburger joints, and the menu reflects that slightly unhinged dedication, with monthly tributes to obscure local styles and an off-menu grilled cheese that hides a burger inside. The New York Times named it one of New York's best new restaurants of 2024.
The awards strongest first
- The New York Times 2024 · 2 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- The New York Times 2024 · New York’s 14 Best New Restaurants of 2024
- Grub Street The 40 Best Restaurants for Kids (and Parents!)
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in New York City
- Eater The Best Restaurants in Soho
One number, weighted & current 81
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Smash burger
“With 50 seats, it’s a to-go or walk-up ordering for three types of burgers, two of which will always be on the menu (the fried onion and the smash burger), and the third a featured regional style.”
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Key lime pie
“Yes, you should get the fries, as well as consider a piece of Key lime pie for dessert.”
Eater, 2026 -
Chester Special
“An off-menu item that is basically a grilled cheese with a burger inside it, the Chester Special, was taken from a Long Island snack bar that figured prominently in Mr.”
The New York Times, 2024
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