JG Melon

"Terrasse sympa, club sandwich et cheeseburger excellents. "

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"No frills, cash only, great burger and Bloody Mary"

@kacaldwe

"recommended by Alejandro try cheese burger, don't improvise!"

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"Great burger and fries. simple menu, casual atmosphere. Parties of 3 or more can me hard to get table for; may need to wait for 1hr+ some days."

@eric.shepworth

"No frills, small menu, but burger was very good. I'd go again. Fries weren't good. "

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"Des burgers tout simples. La viande est bonne, c’est tout ce qu’on demande."

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"Intérieur sympa ! Bons burgers "

@jb_moof

"Burgers. Pretty good. 30.00 for burger, coke and fries"

@athenaofarc

"Restaurant historique new-yorkais (1920). Bouffe de gros lardon avec des hamburgers classiques."

@augustin.daube

"Hamburguesa buenísima, servicio con prisa pero bien, solo efectivo"

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"Meilleur burger de New York et restaurant authentique, réconfortant les jours de pluie "

@humeau.marie

"Traditional burgers old school"

@capoul

"Pietro dit bullshot martini et cheese"

@anabelle.berthelemot

"Temps d’attente long, burger et frites"

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"Känt hak på UES; ska ha bra cheeseburgare och öl?"

@hejanton

"Apparement les meilleurs Burgers de New York mais j’ai jamais réussi à rentrer !!!!"

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"Cash Only Jusqu’à 3h matin sauf dimanche 1h"

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"Hands down, this is the best burger I’ve ever had in New York, maybe even in the world. Better still, it’s $13.50 – unheard of on the Upper East Side. This place is a classic American institution, and for a reason. It opened in 1972 and has been known for said burgers ever since. The menu does have other things besides burgers – classic dishes like turkey clubs, chicken salads and a pecan or key lime pie (depending on what’s being served up that day), and the servings are generous. It’s not fancy, in the best way – all wood panelling, green chequered tablecloths and haphazard prints lining the walls. Comfort at its best, in terms of vibes, setting and, of course, the food. [Recommended by Stella Fabinyi, Service95’s Managing Director]"

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"Hamburger excellent Ambiance chaleureuse Longue queue Cash only "

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"Plus d'infos dans le Cartoville NewYork 2025 (Quartier G) !"

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"Get a bloody mary and a grilled cheese !!!"

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"Burgers avec pickles on the side"

@justinewrms

"Stars et politiciens y vont "

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"“Une institution de l’Upper East Side pour dévorer un cheese-burger au bar, réalisé avec un pain moelleux et brioché.” Vogue + Michael kors "

@bblochet

"pub de 1972 un des meilleurs burgers film kramer contre kramer"

@laure21

"Alice melon restaurant nappes à carreaux et burgers"

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"Très bon burger, restaurant dans son jus "

@margueritejapy

"Burger, cottage fries, vieux resto des 70s"

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"Met Jessica the bartender and she was moving in January…"

@cated

"Bacon Cheese Hamburger buonissimo"

@giulio.b

"Pub burger. Iconic restaurant bar"

@jptooms

"Classic old school NYC bar with a classic burger"

@kevinmccaffrey

"Institution de quartier Ambiance sympa Burger ok "

@cecilepoc

"Supposed to be one of the best burgers in NYC"

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"Cash-only pub famed for best burger. "

@rpenza

"Coco, Vítor, OMJ - burger & chilli, cash only "

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"Ambiente accogliente, un po’ vintage tovaglie a quadri, insegne anni 70, servizio gentile e veloce. Burger e chips semplici e buoni, prezzi adeguati per NY "

@kirons

"Burger with waffle fries and a martini. From Amanda."

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"Diner burger vraiment bonnnnn Bibs gourmand ou at least michelin recognized 2021"

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"Prendre cheeseburger au bar Payer que en cash"

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"Pub un peu bruyant qui sert de très bon burgers Espèces uniquement € Lonely Planet"

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"Edouard’s fav burger. Close to the Met. Good burgers. Cash only. No reservation"

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"Depuis plus de 60 ans, cet endroit est connu pour ses burgers épais et juteux, considérés comme l'un des meilleurs de la ville. L'ambiance est décontractée et authentique, avec des boiseries charmantes et des nappes à carreaux vertes. J.G. Melon est une institution immortalisée par Kramer contre Kramer. Les burgers sont accompagnés de frites de pommes de terre cottage et de chili. Les célébrités comme Gigi Hadid et Nick Jonas ont déjà recommandé cet endroit. Le restaurant est cash only, alors assurez-vous d'avoir de l'argent liquide sur vous."

@eva.lbr

"Bon burger recommandé par Guigui"

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"Best burgers according to Roxy & Mariana "

@danaelaouad

"Πολύ καλό κλασσικού τύπου μπέργκερ (χωρίς πολλά τζιμπιτζιλόνια), χωρίς να είναι ιδιαίτερα ακριβό, λαμβάνοντας υπόψιν τα στάνταρ της πόλης. CASH ONLY!"

@podbustersfoodmap

"12$-18$ = 1 plat Restaurant et bar "

@sophie63

"Το καλύτερο κλασσικό μπέργκερ που έχω φάει, χωρίς να είναι ιδιαίτερα ακριβό, λαμβάνοντας υπόψιν τα στάνταρ της πόλης."

@deligiannisthanasis

"Hamburger bello bello buono. Uno dei migliori mai mangiato. Esecuzione perfetta. Non è smash, ma più tradizionale e semplice. Questo o shake shack? Dipende dal gusti. Entrambi top nel loro genere. Locale carino e tradizionale. (Cash only)"

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"Amber Anderson recommends burger place on Upper East Side !"

@benjicompston

"Burgers. Cash only. Raya rec"

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"Hamburger (15$). Cash only"

@catiaplano

"Super burger. Typique pas cher pour NYC. Attention pas de Resa et donc attente un peu longue des fois. Attention cash uniquement "

@goualante

"Plus d'infos dans le Cartoville NewYork 2024 (Quartier G) !"

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"Recomendado por luis y tere."

@sofiarcelus

"Went with Erika, AMAZING burger "

@abigailjchilders

"Meilleurs burgers au monde !!!"

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"Une institution de l’Upper East Side pour dévorer un cheese-burger au bar, réalisé avec un pain moelleux et brioché.” Vogue"

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"Un clásico de hamburguesas ricas"

@aliciavanassche

"Pub pour manger un bon burger, connu pour accueillir des célébrités et politiciens (cf guide)"

@kenzaclaude

"Restaurant de quartier burger. Clientèle locale"

@thibautforest95

"Cash only, long wait, cool vibe"

@mattie.meyer

"Paiement uniquement possible en liquide Connu pour ces délicieux burgers. Accueil régulièrement des stars et politiciens "

@coraly.mz2r

"Livre : on se casse Cheeseburger "

@paul.cambon

"Un autre classique à NY, vivement recommandé !"

@nicolasgallien

"Un classique Longue queue "

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"Cash only _ burger politiciens"

@c.bardey

"Cheeseburgers. Cash only. "

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"Burgers are a local favorite and all New Yorkers (and New Yorker wannabes) seem to have their favorite burger joints. Located on an Upper East Side corner since 1972, JG Melon gets our vote for this particular honor. Eating at JG Melon has its quirks. Diners usually need to wait in a queue and the popular saloon doesn’t take credit cards. However, those first world hardships are forgotten as soon as simple yet enormous burgers and chunky cottage fries hit the table. Expect to eat a classic New York pub burger made tasty with plenty of fat and served simply with a pickle on a generic white plate. Beyond the food, you’ll also experience one of the classic bars of NYC – a tin-ceilinged saloon with wood floors and bartenders who may have worked there longer than the bar has been serving burgers."

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"Vrai NY Burger (dans l’assiette et l’ambiance du lieu) "

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"To try: bloody mary cocktail"

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"Burger family business old cool"

@jonowald

"Supposed to have the best burgers and bloody Marys. Been there for more than 50 years "

@flytoabeach

"JG Melon - NYC (pour manger un bon burger pas lourd/surchargé en sauce dans un cadre digne d’un Scorsese) "

@sandybbeach

"Lieu cité dans Lonely Planet"

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"Une institution a NYC pour les burguer "

@oxianec

"Bobby Flay‘s childhood favorite burger"

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"Tyler loved the burger. 9/10 burger. 5/10 fries. 10/10 dirty martini "

@julia.blanco

"Recommended by hw friend “best burger”"

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"Frites (Ducasse recommandation)"

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"Sélection Le Fooding dans leur substack Saucisse"

@asbelastel

"Siamo stati anni fa con Diego e Livia"

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"Hamburger molto buono, provare anche cheesecake"

@edobuaron

"Dans le guide Michelin : Reconnaissable à sa devanture vert bouteille et ses nappes à carreaux, ce restaurant reste une institution dans le quartier depuis 50 ans, grâce à son fameux burger et ses frites rondes (20 $)."

@anastasia.edr

"Hamburguesas top no es caro solo cash"

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"Cash only. No reservations. Classic NYC bar vibes, tables and stools. Jukebox with CDs that stops in the early 90s. Famous for the cheeseburger. It’s a classic burger executed precisely, and reasonably priced for Manhattan. Fries are worth trying, cut like a potato chip with a good fried surface to potato ratio. But definitely not worth a special trip, though worth seeking out in a neighborhood like the UES where most dining options are thoroughly mediocre, or if you really dig old style tavern vibes. Would probably be 4 stars in a neighborhood with better dining options."

@michaelwsherman

"Second location of Jason snowstorm restaurant. Burger is recommended"

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"Legendary burger - coup de cœur "

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"hamburger più buono di new york secondo gigi hadid, non si può prenotare"

@matiripa

"Bon mais pas nécessairement incontournable "

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"Giovanni’s preferred Hamburgers in NYC"

@e.lux

"Matchbook. Old school spot with a solid burger "

@ckoest34

"Ouvert tous les jours de 11h30 à 3h (jusqu'à 1h le dimanche). Plats de 10 à 20 US$. JG Melon est une institution de l’Upper East Side depuis 1972. Ici on ne réserve pas, c’est démocratique et ça explique sans doute le succès de Melon, où se pressent célébrités et yuppies plus vrais que nature. La (très bonne) cuisine est américaine : cheeseburgers, pâtés de viande ou steak. Certains prétendent d'ailleurs que c'est ici que sont servis les meilleurs burgers de la ville. Il y a deux salles, mais, si vous êtes seul, dînez au bar, c’est la seule façon de faire des connaissances. La terrasse en été est également très agréable."

@mika1016

"Pub - burger a l’ancienne Paiement en espèces "

@cindy.lucien

"Un des meilleurs burgers de NY, hyper authentique ❤️"

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"Bistrot Burger génial et délicieux ! Elvis et les Beatles en fond sonore et affiche vintage accrochées aux murs. A tester si on est patients car l’attente peut être longue le week-end."

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"Hamburguesa súper! Un must"

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"Recommandé par Anne-Laure "

@asducroizet

"Cash only. Delicious burgers. No reservations "

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"Hamburger tradizionali top"

@giulispi

"Cash only Meilleur burger de ny selon Johnny et bcp d’autes gens"

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"Super recommandé par @fedbygeorge / noté 4,3 par 2,5k avis Google / la plupart des plats sont entre 12 et 20 euros / y a pris un cheeseburger "

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"Fooding globe-trotter burger "

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"burger au comptoir, authentic New York"

@sixtine.vernet

"« « meilleur burger de NYC@"

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"“Best Burger in NYC” -Ellen"

@seamusobrien

"Plus d'infos dans le Cartoville New York 2023 (Quartier G) !"

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"Posterity will remember J.G. Melon as a coveted NY institution. Make your way into this 1920's structure, marked by a neon sign and set upon a cozy corner, where the timeless vibe, telltale green-and-white checked tablecloth, and cheery staff make up most of its allure. Drinks are steadily churned out at a dark wood bar, so arrive early to avoid the crowds. The focus at this multi-generational saloon is the burger—paired with a lip-smacking Bloody Mary at lunch. The warm toasted bun topped with rosy-pink meat is coupled with onions, pickles, and crinkle-cut fries. Be forewarned: you will go through an entire stack of napkins before finishing. Other simple pleasures include salads, steaks and eggs. Seal the deal with a chocolate chip-studded layer cake."

@cleo.rzk

"Legendary burger selon Hungry Consti?! "

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"Solo cash, Hamburger SUPER TOP"

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"miglior hamburger - pz Lori e Giada"

@federica.gal

"Burger. Sam youkilis. Cheeseburger"

@hannahperic

"Cheeseburger validé par Martin / ambiance super cool "

@clara.glb

"Best burger in town. Must go! 🍔"

@constantinraimbault

"Is open late on the UES - 3 am, good for drinks but legendary burger. fries are wedge cut and are amazing as well. been around since 1972 - cash only"

@lissteinberg

"Best burgers. Pas de resa, attente "

@ambroisinedemiramon

"Delish and always a classic. They changed their fries to cottage fries. It was fine. "

@ashgonz1

"Burgers (Lea’s recommandation)"

@padidee

"Hamburguesa, chili con carne"

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"Among the best burgers ive ever tried"

@madim21

"Old bar in UES. Limited bar area. More of a sit down spot. Cash only"

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"Larmende, gammeldags pub for de lokale. Burgere på små tallerkener siden 1972. Prøv deres Bloody Mary."

@carsten_breum

"Burger pas incroyables, frites et desserts top !!!"

@nowheretony

"Essayé avec Alexis! Très bon rapport qualité prix "

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"Meilleurs de la ville apparemment. "

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"Meilleur Burger de l’upper east side "

@david_viala

"Sitio recomendado por Miguel de Hamburguesas. Chili con carne en taza"

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"Amazing vibes basically corner bistro but more iconic. Greta burger cottage fries and pie. Cash only long wait time but not that long "

@sophielewis763

"Great cheap burger, cool vibes went with Nate Aidan and the Naska’s on 07/05/2022"

@okstratton

"Cheeseburger ❤️❤️ cash only // service 👎"

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"not all it’s cracked up to be. mozz sticks were weird "

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"Posterity will remember J.G. Melon as a coveted NY institution. Make your way into this 1920's structure, marked by a neon sign and set upon a cozy corner, where the timeless vibe, telltale green-and-white checked tablecloth, and cheery staff make up most of its allure. Drinks are steadily churned out at a dark wood bar, so arrive early to avoid the crowds. The focus at this multi-generational saloon is the burger—paired with a lip-smacking Bloody Mary at lunch. The warm toasted bun topped with rosy-pink meat is coupled with onions, pickles, and crinkle-cut fries. Be forewarned: you will go through an entire stack of napkins before finishing. Other simple pleasures include salads, steaks and eggs. Seal the deal with a chocolate chip-studded layer cake."

@davidwemyers

"Great burgers. Casual but long waits"

@phoebecahill

"Adresse Nico - typical dinner"

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"One of my top 5 burgers in the city "

@labeliumnyc

"New York mania // frites ronde "

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"Hamburguesas. Solo efectivo"

@bertis

"Pazzesco anche dolci super"

@tttnnn

"Super burgers (bacon cheeseburger au top), service très sympathique ! Si vous avez encore de la place, le cheesecake est léger et savoureux. A savoir : cash only. "

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"“Meilleur burger de la ville” Marie "

@emroyco

"Classic old school burgers. Best on weekdays "

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"Grilled cheese is the veggie option "

@mollymetropolis

"Reco sœur Chloé / entre 16 et 30$"

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"Indéboulonnable toujours bondé venez en horaire décalés pour déguster leur fameux cheeseburger bacon et vraies pommes frites. "

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"Je recommande leur tarte pomme noix"

@estellebagur

"L'un des meilleurs burgers de la ville (pas cher) Attention, il y a la queue "

@clemijolie

"Endroit trop bien // burger bon"

@jucavi

"Best burger according to Gigi Hadid ☺️"

@kermel

"Hamburger top, non si può prenotare"

@virgi.kibian

"Hamburger / no reservation / only cash"

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"Local auténtico. Buenas hamburguesas. Lo malo es que hay colas enormes"

@juli_o

"dicen que las mejores hamburguesas de NY! a mi me gustó mucho! recomendado."

@mariarico10

"Old school burger diner. Good cheeseburger and vibe. Cash only"

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"New York best hamburgers - walking restaurant "

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"Per Drew, best burger ever "

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"Really good burger and awesome cottage fries, cash only "

@diggity

"Burger for 12 dollars. And apple Pie. "

@noahpenkrat30

"Bon 🍔 Burger Vu émission très très bon 3/5/20 "

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"Pas top selon très très bon"

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"cheese institutions gros steak pas ouf "

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"Bobby Flay’s favorite burger place"

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"I just went back recently and wowowo I did not remember it was that good... The whole burger melts into your mouth and leaves you wanting a second one. liaison dangeureuse"

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"Questa foto rappresenta bene il 2016 che sto salutando: mi ha dato un grande dolore che ha sfocato tutto, ma comunque ho vissuto accanto all'amore della mia vita che mi stampa in faccia un gran sorriso! Spero in un 2017 più sereno, che non offuschi mai il mio sorriso accanto al mio bel marito! Auguri a tutti! 🍾🍾🍾"

@laura_lapassi

"better burgers in NYC to be had, good to go once but nothing special "

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"Bons burgers, cash only, un peu d’attente"

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"Best burgers in NY - an institution. "

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"Inès / best burger ever (indecent)"

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"Restaurant à l’ambiance mi saloon mi English pub élégant. Très bons burgers à super prix. Une institution à NY."

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"A comfy atmosphere attracts a laid-back neighborhood crowd to this cash-only pub famed for burgers."

@margaretannritter

"4,3/5 (1480avis) ; Try The Cheeseburger (11$) ; simple (pickled & raw onions) but nice beef (300pounds of beef a day)"

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"Burgers for 12 dollars. Pay by cash. They charge a commission if you pay by card. "

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"Lunch non fancy burger place that Obama, the clintons and Gigi Hadid go to (probs not together) - the best burgers! "

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"Best Burger ever , pas de reservation , cash only , venir tôt ( 11h30) "

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"Ne pas manquer d'y aller ! Leurs hamburgers sont 👌 Excellent cheese cake !!! (!!! ils ne prennent pas la CB)"

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"Meilleurs burgers et cheesecakes!!"

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"TB plats + excellent Bloody Mary (Ravind)"

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"GF burger wasnt great. Bunless"

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"Buenísima hamburguesa y gran ambiente"

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" J " (prononcez " djay ") pour Jack O'Neill et " G " (prononcez " dji ") pour George Mourge, les deux propriétaires de ce bar restaurant connu pour accueillir la crème de l'Upper East Side. Et " Melon " parce qu'en ouvrant leur établissement, en 1972, les deux lascars n'avaient que 100 US$ à consacrer à la décoration. Chez l'antiquaire voisin, il y avait quatre toiles représentant ces cucurbitacées. Aujourd'hui les melons ont fait des petits, on ne les compte plus au-dessus du comptoir où l'on attend son tour, car on ne réserve pas, c'est démocratique et ça explique sans doute le succès de Melon, où se pressent célébrités et yuppies plus vrais que nature. La (très bonne) cuisine est américaine : cheeseburgers, pâtés de viande ou steak. Il y a deux salles, mais, si vous êtes seul, dînez au bar, c'est la seule façon de faire des connaissances. La terrasse en été est également très agréable.""

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"One of the best burgers in the city, grab one of Bobby’s movies while you’re at it 🎬"

@gyllenspetz

"Hamburger , diner classico "

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"Rude, weird staff — Don’t go again"

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"People recommend their burger (“best burger in the world”) "

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"Francis et Yann , pub burger restaurant "

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"Burgers for 12 dollars. Pay by cash. They charge a commission if you pay by card. "

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"Authentique dinner-pub américain"

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"Tester le Triple patty chili cheese burger "

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"1st try: burger, chili, cottage fries 2nd try: turkey club "

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"En av new yorks bästa hamburgare, kanske till och med den bästa "

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"Hamburguesa con patatas, simple, sin decoro y bastante buena calidad!"

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"Las mejores hamburguesas de NY"

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"Cottage fries, chili and burger. "

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"Cash only, as classy of a pub as you get with supposedly legendary burgers"

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"Cash only pub. Good burgers"

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"Institution. Pleins de sandwich, dishes, soupes.. et burger délicieux !"

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"Burger, chili and cottage fries "

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"I think I saw this on bon appétit"

@franchong

"Delicious burger + French fries + good music"

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"4.3 Google Bib Gourmand 2019 Burgers"

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"Meilleurs cocktails de Manathan"

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