Pastis
11 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Pastis draws praise for its burgers, with people recommending the double smashed burger and suggesting dipping it in au poivre sauce. One diner calls the cheeseburger consistently great and advises asking for extra sauce, while another says the smash burger is worth it despite the price. One commenter says Pastis is great for a sit-down burger, another calls the burger a go-to, and one person rates it above a well-known competitor.
Address
Pastis, 52 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Double smashed burger, Cheeseburger, Smash burger
- Best for
- Dine-in
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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/loveshoes1 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026taste
Says it has a great burger made with a Pat LaFrieda blend; advises reserving.
- Recommendsu/PhillyBoyinNYC in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Loves the double smashed burger, especially dipped in au poivre sauce.
- Recommendsu/merkmerthews in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026
Named as direct answer to the burger and fries question.
- Recommendsu/Defeated-925 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Lists it as a fallback burger option.
- Recommendsu/w4y2n1rv4n4 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Suggests it as an answer to the burger question.
- Recommendsu/HouseComplete5362 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025consistency
Calls the cheeseburger consistently great; suggests extra sauce.
- Recommendsu/blueannajoy in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025taste
Recommends the smash-style burger at Pastis as worth it.
- Recommendsu/Calliegirl356 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026taste
Seconds it; their burger is one of their go-tos.
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- Recommendsu/dewgin86 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
For sit-down burgers, agrees Pastis is great.
- Recommendsu/RealRestaurant6672 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
No other burger compares; still the best for them.
- Recommendsu/ItsAllAboutJerryMan in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Says the Pastis burger beats Au Cheval's and recommends going there instead of hard-to-book alternatives.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.