J.G. Melon, Ues
63 people recommend, 20 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 31 threads.
What people say, in short
J.G. Melon draws fans looking for a straightforward classic burger, an old-school room and a burger-and-martini meal. Several diners describe it as reliable or a personal favorite. Others find the burger dry, overcooked, bland or overhyped, and some say the long lines undermine its appeal. The cottage fries divide opinion too.
Address
JG Melon, 1291 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10021
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Cheeseburger
- 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/ThrowawayNYCJ in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Enjoyed a solid cheeseburger at lunch, seated at the bar.
- Recommendsu/pinkpeachpie_ in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Maybe not the city's best but their favorite burger; it never misses.
- Recommendsu/PuddingAdorable9260 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Names JG Melon when asked who still makes big juicy burgers.
- Recommendsu/BxCxS in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Really great place; wishes their other locations had survived.
- Recommendsu/DC25NYC in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023taste
Simple burger sharing many characteristics with Red Hook Tavern's, down to the fries.
- Recommendsu/This-Lavishness-7555 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Enjoyed the burger and martini on a first visit.
- Caveatu/sevenfoldtie in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025
Thinks it's bad and doesn't get the appeal.
- Recommendsu/bamphsports in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025
Suggested as an answer to the burger question.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/morgandrew6686 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Suggested as an answer to the combo question.
- Recommendsu/jonnydomestik in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Has done burger, chili, fries and beer there for years living nearby.
- Recommendsu/laurenthead in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026
Suggests it as an option for the burger dinner.
- Recommendsu/Over_Lawfulness2889 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Agrees despite noting it's over twenty blocks away.
- Recommendsu/ouikikazz in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Recommends JG Melon, slightly north, when asked for a burger.
- Recommendsu/techie_nyc123 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024
Recommends JG Melon for a burger.
- Mixedu/relaxchilled89 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026consistency
Solid when cooked right; preferred the now-closed Greenwich Village location.
- Recommendsu/_jyoo_ in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025
Recommends J.G. Melon for burgers and martinis.
- Recommendsu/guitarstronaut in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025taste
Disagrees with parent, says the burger is very solid and the vibe is the appeal.
- Recommendsu/Comfortable-Power-71 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024taste
Ranks J.G. Mellon above Red Hook Tavern's burger.
- Caveatu/Party-Veterinarian60 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024taste
Agrees the critical review of the burger seems fair.
- Mixedu/Empty_Height_8831 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024taste
Charming scene, but the burger is just fatty with too-thick onions and bland fries.
- Recommendsu/MacNcheeseLuverr in r/AskNYC · Apr 2024
Recommends J.G. Melon for a burger.
- Recommendsu/Bigdaddyhef-365 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026
Lists it among burger suggestions.
- Recommendsu/Available-Lynx-784 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026
Lists it among burger suggestions.
- Recommendsu/shaheertheone in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Suggested as an answer to the burger question.
- Recommendsu/chass5 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025ambience
Burger and martini there hits different.
- Caveatu/throwawayk527 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024taste
Calls the burger disappointing.
- Caveatu/LurkerReadyFire in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026value
Finds the burger overhyped and not worth seeking out.
- Caveatu/sleepyhead in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Dry bun, overcooked patty, lacking taste; very disappointed despite good price.
- Caveatu/scream4cheese in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Burger looks underwhelming; expected more.
- Caveatu/im_thehbic in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
Agrees, was severely unimpressed.
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