Gramercy Tavern, Manhattan
29 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, X30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 20 threads.
What people say, in short
Gramercy Tavern draws strong recommendations for its burger, with two diners calling it the best they have eaten. One highlights the juicy flavor and slightly sweet note, and another praises the duck fat chips alongside it. Not everyone agrees: critics describe a mediocre or small, bland burger, while one diner prefers the brick chicken for a meal there.
Address
Gramercy Tavern, 42 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Tavern burger
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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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/RichiLo in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Calls it their best burger, praising its juiciness, flavor and slight sweetness.
- Recommendsu/VampireMango23 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024taste
Names Gramercy Tavern as their favorite burger in the city.
- Recommendsu/letopeto in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024taste
Describes a solid, high-quality burger that is not overly greasy, though it comes without fries.
- Recommendsu/chass5 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023taste
Says the burger is very good and singles out the duck fat chips as a standout.
- Recommendsu/goodparmesan in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Says the burger there is solid and advises not trusting the ranking list.
- Recommendsu/bruiserbrody45 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026value
Burger and soup lunch deal was the best value around; went twice weekly.
- Recommendsu/RoeMajesta in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Still fully legit even if not trendy; you'll have a good meal.
- Recommendsu/justflipping in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
A fine choice for the birthday burger lunch, generally liked.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/ry690 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Suggests going to Minetta or Gramercy Tavern instead.
- Recommendsu/ryt3n in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026taste
Loved the burger there, flavor was incredible, wants two.
- Mixedu/angrysandwich777 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024consistency
Implies its burgers are less consistently cooked than Emily's
- Recommendsu/ct06033 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024taste
Calls it their all-time favorite burger in New York City.
- Recommendsu/MTonmyMind in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
A long-time regular who loves the tasting menu and service, and found the tavern burger delicious.
- Recommendsu/hygnevi in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Likes the restaurant and goes specifically for the burgers, dessert and cocktails.
- Recommendsu/packofpoodles in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Says the burger was the best they've ever eaten and couldn't be replicated or matched elsewhere.
- Recommendsu/SiddharthaVicious1 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024taste
Walk-in option with a superb burger.
- Recommendsu/FreeWilly41 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Suggested as an answer to the combo question.
- Recommends@Aescano on X · Jul 2026
Lists it among places to go specifically for the burgers.
- Recommendsu/bueno_hombre in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026
Lists Gramercy Tavern among burger suggestions.
- Recommendsu/PhillyBoyinNYC in r/FoodNYC · May 2025consistency
Recent burger did not disappoint, as always.
- Recommendsu/augsav in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024
Names Gramercy Tavern as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Interesting-Goose568 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023taste
Lists the burger from Gramercy Tavern among favorite dishes.
- Recommendsu/Recent_Ad_6447 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
It blew their mind.
- Recommendsu/Garconavecunreve in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Picks it as a classic.
- Recommendsu/has415 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025taste
Tastes very close to the Nopa burger; closest match found.
- Caveatu/dualfalchions in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025taste
Found the burger a bit tasteless and small for the price; the pork was tastier.
- Recommendsu/JeanCerise in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024
Approves of the walk-in plan at Gramercy Tavern.
- Recommendsu/Competitive-Bad2624 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Recommends Gramercy Tavern alongside Minetta.
- Recommendsu/cmazou91 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023taste
Listed among NYC's best burgers as a classic recommendation.
- Caveatu/bepr20 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024taste
Says its burger is mediocre
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