Minetta Tavern, Greenwich Village Manhattan
128 people recommend, 20 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 46 threads.
What people say, in short
Minetta Tavern has two distinct camps: diners who prize the Black Label's dry-aged flavor and those who prefer the regular Minetta burger, often for its juiciness and value. Bar seating and the room's atmosphere are part of the appeal. The praise is substantial, but so is dissent: diners also report bland, overcooked or underseasoned burgers and question whether the experience justifies the cost.
Address
Minetta Tavern, 113 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Black Label Burger, Minetta Burger
- Best for
- Dine-in
- 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.
- Mixedu/AuPhoenix in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026taste
Found the Black Label Burger good but not mind-blowing, preferring pub-style over smashed; would bring visitors for the experience.
- Mixedu/Previous_Reading_709 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025taste
Solo diner found the black label burger good but overhyped; loved the ambiance and free champagne.
- Recommendsu/SolidWrap6315 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Recommends Minetta over Red Hook for a visitor to save time and maximize the day.
- Recommendsu/Bigangrylaw in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Tried both burgers on a trip and preferred the regular one over the Black Label.
- Recommendsu/SquanchyMelo in r/FoodNYC · May 2024taste
Found both burgers great but favors the cheaper one, since the Black Label is almost too rich.
- Recommendsu/AuxiliaryAlternate in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025taste
Names Minetta Tavern's regular burger as a nice juicy example.
- Recommendsu/udonforlunch in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025taste
Recommends the burger and bone marrow as standouts.
- Recommendsu/Firm-Papaya-1189 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Says that for a visitor short on time, Minetta is the answer.
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- Recommendsu/nippyhedren in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024taste
Personally prefers Minetta, though calls both burgers fantastic.
- Recommendsu/VampireMango23 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024taste
Calls Minetta a close second among their favorite burgers.
- Recommendsu/joshw231 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026
Complains the list is bad for omitting Minetta Tavern among the city's best.
- Recommendsu/justaman_nyc in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024taste
Simply urges going to Minetta and ordering the Black Label burger without regret.
- Recommendsu/eajacobs in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Calls Minetta Tavern's nearby burger a classic.
- Recommendsu/Red__dead in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Would sooner go there and pay more for a better burger.
- Caveatu/letopeto in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024taste
Thought the Black Label burger was overrated and flavorless.
- Recommendsu/mirandasoveralls in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Recommends Minetta or Emily's given the location.
- Recommendsu/milkstake in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Says Minetta for sure for big juicy burgers.
- Recommendsu/Theairthatibreathe in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025taste
Prefers the Minetta burger over the black label, finds it juicier.
- Recommendsu/wojiparu in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026
Names Minetta Tavern as a burger suggestion.
- Recommendsu/abrokebroker in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024taste
Loves the caramelized onions on the Minetta burger and says you cannot go wrong.
- Recommendsu/eamesa in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024
Says between the two options, Minetta is the way to go.
- Recommendsu/rosiesupposes in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024taste
Prefers the regular Minetta burger to the upcharged one, though it may be too cheesy.
- Recommendsu/Tsuraraa in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023taste
Commenter says Minetta Tavern is right up there for burgers.
- Recommendsu/thats-gold-jerry in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025
Lists Minetta among their favorites.
- Recommendsu/Fmbounce in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024
Names Minetta Tavern as a suggestion for the thick burger request.
- Recommendsu/DecisionPatient128 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Names Minetta Tavern as a best burger pick.
- Caveatu/fruxzak in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2026taste
Found the burger bland and not cooked as requested, with soggy fries and terrible service.
- Mixedu/lovehandlz in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024ambience
Two great burgers but fancy, sceney, and not a neighborhood bar.
- Caveatu/jonbox25 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024taste
Found Minetta unbelievably disappointing.
- Caveatu/MissKhloeBare in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025taste
Burger was even lower for them, bland with burnt fries, though they'd return for other food.
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