Memorial Day (and National Hamburger Day) is just around the corner, which means that there is no better time to check in on the best burgers in NYC that I have eaten so far in 2015. These burgers would all make an amazing meal this weekend, and really any time you’re in the mood for a great meat sandwich.

Honorable Mention: Alder – The price-to-size ratio might scare some away. I for one ate one burger on my own and split a second one with a friend. Still, for a tasty burger, interesting onion rings, and a good beer, it’s actually a solid Manhattan price. 157 2nd Avenue in Manhattan.

10. Mile End – If you’re in the mood for a distinctly Eastern European tasting burger (in the thematic sense, not the sense that this is how burgers are made in Eastern Europe), then this is a completely appropriate burger for you. 97A Hoyt Street in Brooklyn.

9. Seamstress – Upper East Siders tend to keep this restaurant packed and pumping out burgers, so you’ll want to make a reservation. The mutton burger is worth the trip for those of you who live outside of the neighborhood. 339 East 75th Street in Manhattan.

 

8. Burger Bistro – This restaurant is worth visiting for the countless combinations that can be made from quality burger elements. And after Memorial Day, you might want to pop in on a Wednesday to see what their donut burger is all about. 1663 1st Avenue in Manhattan.

 

7. Forrest Point – The burgers at Forrest Point are way cheap, so you’re not going to get a better deal for this level of quality. There’s also a huge patio space, so it’s an ideal place to spend your Memorial Day. 970 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn.

6. Cherry Izakaya – It took a year for Cherry Izakaya to put a burger on their menu, and the wait was worth it. For Manhattanites, it is only a couple blocks away from the Bedford L station, so there’s no excuse to miss out Memorial Day dinner here. 138 North 8th Street in Brooklyn.

5. Park Luncheonette – Though not a particularly big burger, Park Luncheonette’s offering is perfect for lunch, packs in a lot of flavor, and leaves you satisfied without making you want to sleep for the rest of the day. Plus how can you go wrong with a burger AND pizza on Memorial Day? 332 Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn.

 

4. Black Tap – Chef Joe Isidori wants to serve you simple burgers and cold beer while you listen to good tunes and maybe take in a game. On that they deliver, so go and be patient while you wait for a stool to open up. 529 Broome Street in Manhattan.

 

3. Joe’s Bar – This place just opened up and it has already set my hamburger-loving mind on fire. The patty is so rich with flavor that the burger at Joe’s will have you singing its praises. I don’t care how far you live from the Upper West Side, this burger is a must-try. 480 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan.

2. American Cut – Marc Forgione’s all in-house take on a hamburger at American Cut stands out by remembering to have fun. I can’t stress how important that is in crafting a burger. 363 Greenwich Street in Manhattan.

1. Almond – The burger here is tasteful, and tastes incredible. The service is impeccable and the atmosphere is quite cozy. I don’t know of another burger quite like this in New York City, so it gets the top spot on this list. 186 Franklin Street in Manhattan.