Crema's Take
“This beloved downtown spot nails that nostalgic late-night greasy spoon aesthetic while maintaining pristine cleanliness and genuinely attentive service, making it feel like a perfectly preserved New York institution rather than a gimmick. Their smash burgers are the real draw—expertly crafted with quality beef, crispy fried onions that add surprising sweetness, and soft buns that complete the package every time. Whether you're ducking in for a quick bite or settling in for a longer meal, the retro vibe, warm hospitality, and honest, generous portions at fair prices create the kind of effortless New York experience that keeps people coming back.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I have been passing by this place for some time now. The moment I entered, I was already greeted with an unique accent by a lovely host. She is very polite, professional, and attentive to all patrons. Eager to finally try their George Motz's Fried Onion Burger (I'm an onion…
Hamburger America lives up to the wall clipping that describes it as a “late night downtown greasy burger joint”; and that’s meant as a compliment. The space may evoke that vibe, but it’s immaculately clean with an attentive staff. I came in for lunch, grabbed a seat at the bar,…
I got a double fried onion burger and some fries. The burger is a great take on a classic smash (of course with the onions adding some sweet depth). The patties are clearly made with good quality beef for the price point, and they had a pretty good seared crust on them. The…
Burger America is hands down one of the best burger spots in New York. The quality is on another level — perfectly smashed patties, juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right every time. The buns are soft, the ingredients are fresh, and you can really taste the attention to detail…
Just go. Phenomenal experience start to finish. Loved the vibe and atmosphere of how retro it was. The food was quality and a good price. The chilli dog was one of the best dogs I’ve ever had. Burger was so juicy and the fried onions were delicious. I cannot say enough good…
An epic quality burger that just nails it for a fraction of the price of what you'd pay for something close but not as good as this. . My friend and I tried single patty versions of the smash burger, fried onion burger, and the green chile cheeseburger and they were all very…
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