Burgers.

3 rankings across New York City, built from 25 scored dishes. Pick the exact burger you want — each ranking compares only that dish.

Best Bacon Burgers 10 dishes ranked A burger built around bacon: bacon cheeseburgers, smokehouse and BBQ-bacon burgers, and any patty where bacon is the lead topping rather than an add-on.

#1 Bacon Royale Royale · Alphabet City, Manhattan 8.3 Limited data
Best Cheeseburgers 9 dishes ranked Classic cheese + beef burger at a specific restaurant. Prefer named menu items (e.g. Double Smash Wagyu Cheeseburger, Big Kirk, Famous Hamburger). Smash with American counts when locals crown that named burger.

#1 10oz Double Wagyu Cheeseburger 4 Charles Prime Rib · West Village, Manhattan 8.2 Limited data
Best Smashburgers 6 dishes ranked Thin beef patty smashed on a hot flat-top to maximize the Maillard crust, typically with American cheese and onions on a soft bun.

#1 BBD Smash Burger Burger By Day · Chinatown, Manhattan 7.8 Limited data