Donovan's, Woodside
33 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/Queens, X30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 15 threads.
What people say, in short
Donovan's Pub in Woodside is a frequent pick for a large, classic pub burger without much fuss. Fans praise the generous size and value, and one says the burgers are consistently cooked well. The fireplace setting and train access each get a mention. Dissenters call it overrated or merely fine, and one reports a soggy bottom bun.
Address
Donovan's Pub, 57-24 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside, NY 11377
At a glance
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/PuddingAdorable9260 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Named as a top answer to the big juicy burger question.
- Recommendsu/Sir_Ronald_McDonald in r/Queens · Feb 2024
Surprised no one had named it yet for best burger.
- Recommendsu/leggymeeggy in r/Queens · Feb 2024taste
Their usual pick, though they recently loved another spot's burger even more.
- Recommendsu/frikikiki in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025value
Calls the Woodside location the best burger in the business.
- Recommendsu/danselzer in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Names Donovan's as the answer to a good burger in Queens request.
- Recommendsu/niiro117 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025taste
Says Donovan's is nearby and serves excellent burgers.
- Recommendsu/anonymousdawggy in r/Queens · Mar 2024
Names Donovan's Pub as an answer for best burger.
- Recommendsu/Bigdaddyhef-365 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Lists it among agreed-upon spots for big juicy burgers.
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- Recommendsu/TerriblyRare in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2025
Calls it no-fuss, no-frills and amazing, recommends the giant pretzel.
- Recommendsu/TonyzTone in r/Queens · Feb 2024taste
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/Eaglesknest in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026taste
Recommends Donovan's and calls it best in town, also praising Irish Coffee.
- Recommendsu/justflipping in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Lists Donovan's among good Queens burger spots.
- Recommendsu/MadRockthethird in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025taste
Recommends going a bit further to Donovan's for an excellent burger.
- Recommends@anthonypizzarie on X · Dec 2025taste
Calls it one of New York's best burgers; they used to go there before Mets games.
- Recommendsu/JobeX in r/Queens · Mar 2024taste
Recommends Donovan's for classic larger burgers.
- Mixedu/Relevant_Slide_7234 in r/Queens · Feb 2024consistency
It's good but doubts it's still the best after 25 years of culinary change.
- Recommendsu/QnsPrince in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026consistency
Went recently and says they still have it.
- Recommendsu/No_Bother9713 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Local from down the street calls it world class.
- Recommendsu/Schmeep01 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Recommends it as a Queens burger spot.
- Caveatu/Civil_Peacenik in r/Queens · Feb 2024hygiene
One diner found the burger had a soggy bottom bun, which disappointed them.
- Recommendsu/cocktailians in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026
Lists it among burger suggestions.
- Recommendsu/Masterctviper in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Go-to classic no-fuss old-school burger.
- Recommendsu/CyberjayaGovernor in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Seconded the Donovan's recommendation.
- Recommendsu/AGeastwest in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025
Agrees with Donovan's and notes it is convenient by train.
- Recommendsu/doingitnyc in r/Queens · Mar 2024
Lists Donovan's among their picks for best burger.
- Recommendsu/DYMAXIONman in r/Queens · Feb 2024ambience
Notes it wins awards and feels very nice in winter with its fireplaces.
- Recommendsu/Pomfins in r/Queens · Feb 2024
Praises Donovan's Pub with a fire emoji when asked about the best burger in Queens.
- Recommendsu/cosmorocker13 in r/Queens · Feb 2024
Simply says it's still the best.
- Caveatu/OutInTheBlack in r/Queens · Feb 2024
Calls it overrated.
- Mixedu/nyandresg in r/Queens · Feb 2024taste
Names it but says quality patties and bread grilled at home taste better.
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