Corner Bistro

Si desean comer una HAMBURGUESA (sí, con mayúsculas), el lugar al que tienen que ir es Corner Bistro. Las hamburguesas son caseras (la cocina está a la vista), demasiado ricas, y muy grandes (lo más importante para los viajeros que gastan energía caminando). El lugar es genial. No es moderno ni fastuoso, todo lo contrario, es bastante simple y parece haber quedado detenido en el tiempo, pero es un tipico bar/​pub de comida rápida americano. Buena relacion precio /​calidad. Se ve que el lugar es conocido internacional, porque el día que fuimos había un grupo de alemanes filmando para un programa de TV

What I loved the most aside from being able to sit in a cozy and dark corner booth and listen to jazz while eating grilled cheese is that this place is actually authentic, and not designed to seem authentic. Definitely don’t go here for the food, but go here for the charm (though my friend definitely looked like he was enjoying his cheeseburger).

Cool place that looks and feels like it opened years ago… because it did. There’s no antiquing, artificial distressing or reclaimed materials in here, it’s authentic to it’s core. Simple menu for both food and beer and prices are great. Based on some other reviews here I think I may have gotten lucky on my burger. I ordered it medium and it came medium. Yeah it needed some salt and pepper, but overall it was a good burger. Fries were good, regular, plain fries; nothing special though.
Honestly the biggest disappointment was the beer. We ordered drafts and I was again reminded (very strongly in this case unfortunately) why one should never order draft beer in New York. Since distributors aren’t allowed to clean the beer lines in the city, unless the establishment is really on top of it, beer on tap can get to be pretty terrible. Stick to bottles though and you’ll be fine.
They’ve been around a long time now so it was fun to check it out. I’ll be back again.

Your typical diner, except more expensive. It is an average sized place with very dark lighting and an okay, not great wait staff. The food has went downhill since the past, but with most restaurants, this is the case. Their burgers are average burgers, not great, not horrible. The soup went completely downhill, as it is now just average. The wait is very long. I recommend a different place.

I always enjoy coming here, whether it’s for lunch, a pre-​outing meal, or a post. It’s pretty simple — burgers and fries and McSorley’s on tap.
You’re here to eat a burger, some fries, and some chilli fries. It’s a fun stop with a lot of history (it’s been around since the 60’s), and it’s a place where you’ll pay in cash and be able to afford it. The place is a classic and if you live and NYC and haven’t eaten here, you’re missing out. I understand we have a bunch of burger joints, so how about you eat at one that’s still in business in one of the most expensive parts of the city — you can’t go wrong.
If there’s a line, which is highly likely, you can grab a beer at the bar and hang out and even use the PAY PHONE to check where your friends are at.

I ate this. It was a mouthful but every single bite tasted like heaven. The McSorely’s house draft ale is cold, crisp and $ 3.50. Jazz plays as foreigners line up in the back. Get here early to avoid the wait. Order the bistroburger with the works, it will be delicious.

It was a good burger. Not great. Not bad. Definitely cooked well… not medium… but I survived and devoured the entire meaty thing with bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and American cheese. The fries are awesomesauce!
BUT. What really makes the place is the old school, no nonsense atmosphere, menu, and service. The bartender could not be beat. In fact, he should be cast in a movie immediately. That classic.
Eat at the bar! Eat at the bar! Eat… at the bar!

Nothing fancy about this place. It’s divey and I can imagine it gets crowded and cramped in the evenings. I came just for the burger because I do enjoy a good burger. They sat us (or maybe we found our own seat) and we waited for menus not realizing that the menus were on the wall until the waiter came around with pen and paper. Oops. We got the bacon cheese burger and fries to share. Fries were meh. Almost something you expect to get in a school cafeteria. The burgers were good not great. And the our final bill was reasonable. I can now remove this place from my «bookmarks». Chances are I will not be returning. It’s out of the way and just not that memorable.

This is a good place to go when you want a normal, classic, plain cheeseburger (with bacon too, duh) with no fancy fixings on top. My friends and I came here late night and each got our own burgers that we devoured way too quickly. It is a solid burger, nothing fancy, and nothing super memorable either. The menu is very simple so it’s easy to order, but the biggest bummer is that they didn’t have cheese fries. Call me a diva, but I didn’t think it would be THAT hard to make cheese fries so we begged our waiter to put in an order for chili cheese fries. I’m pretty sure they just took square slices of cheese and cut it up and threw it on top with chili. If you’re in the area and need a quick place to stop by for a burger, then this is a solid choice. However, if you’re expecting something a little more jazzed up and memorable then I’d pass it up.

My husband has been raving about the burgers from this place for ages. Granted that he usually has had a few drinks in him on his visits here so perhaps that helps to heighten his sense of taste. He took me here after a night of barhopping in the West Village. It was fairly small for a bar/​restaurant but given the time, we were able to squeeze into one of the small tables. Yes, I came with high expectations but I was hungry so this may have affected the way I felt about the burgers. Or maybe not. What I can remember was how tender and juicy my burger was. The fries were thin and on the soggier side but that didn’t faze me. We did not have to wait too long either for our burgers. Cheap, quick, and delicious. A warm and dark ambiance. No frills — pretty simple and straightforward.

I give it a 3 because of the meatiness of the burger. Taste-​wise, it’s basically an F– because I needed to season the whole thing with like a bag of salt and pepper just to make a taste out it. I have to say, the meat is tender though and well-​cooked as I requested for Medium Rare.
The place is quaint. Should you want to wait, you gotta wait inside and it’s crowded (It was a Saturday night around 10)
Don’t bring in a big crowd, do 3 – 4 person max. I’ll give it a try again but just maybe get the burger to go and slap some of my homemade sauce in it.

Came here for a nice burger, according to friends.
it turned out horrible, the fries were cold, the burger was super dry and falling apart; the bun was smashed and dry. I didn’t even finish, sad! Bye bye this place.

De passage à New-​York pour la semaine, nous voulions manger le meilleur burger de la ville. Après avoir vu plusieurs recommandations sur différents blogs, nous tentons le bistro corner; grave erreur !
Nous pourrions passer outré le fait que les burgers soient servis sur des assiettes en plastique, si les fameux burgers étaient vraiment bons, mais ils sont absolument quelconque, du niveau des moins bons que l’on peut trouver en France.
Au pays du burger, c’est quand même très décevant !
L’accueil est efficace mais pas spécialement sympathique.

I had a friend visiting from Israel, and because I’m Mr. Big Shot Native New Yorker Unilocaler I suggested we get a great burger in the West Village as our first stop.
I had been here before. Their burgers are certainly good, but not good in a way that is commensurate with their reputation. Court Square Diner in LIC (which, to be fair, fights above its weight class) has the same, if not better burgers for half the price.
But anyway, I ordered a bacon cheeseburger, it was well cooked, I ate it with lukewarm fries, and as I finished my last bite, I felt something heavy fall on my head. It was a cockroach. A cockroach fell from the ceiling on to my head, and then my plate. It was this big:
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I know that looks more like a sexual organ than a cockroach, but Unilocal doesn’t allow brackets because of HTML conflicts, and in any case I haven’t written a review in awhile.
My friend ran away screaming (I guess that famous Israeli reserve is no match for buggies). The server didn’t believe me at first. That was a nice touch. Fortunately, I trapped the bastard (the cockroach, not the server) under the stein that my water came in.
They comped the meal, which was nice, but the burger isn’t good enough at this price to justify another visit, even without my new friend.

There is not much in the way of affordable, non-​fussy eating in the West Village. Welcome to Corner Bistro, a very simple, no frills place to get cheap eats in the neighborhood.
I have been here several times and they do one thing — burgers. The burgers are excellent — very fresh and juicy. No seared this or foie gras that, just a really good burger. They serve fries that are also no frills, but are also consistently good. The burgers are under $ 10 and drinks are pretty cheap too.
The interior has an old-​school pub feel to it and it gets cramped when it is very busy, but has a great buzz to the place at the same time. Sometimes there is a line and it is also cash-​only, but when you can get a burger and a beer for under $ 20 it is all worth it.

Food looks good. But the service and the attitude HAS TO GO. If the party is too big just be honest to us.
Good for 4 – 5 persons. IN ‘N OUT taste much better. But NYC style chili real good.
(This review supposed to post on an earlier date, somehow never get posted till now 10/​8/​15.)

The Quick: A classic, no fuss, great bacon cheeseburger in a welcoming bar/​pub setting. Cash only.
The Details: While the menu is small and posted on the wall, this place is a simple spot for a great burger. Fries, chili, etc are sold separately. Worth a visit, I will be returning.
The Damage: A bistro burger and fries (split) came to $ 15 each including tax and 20% tip.

When you’re tired of the overpriced drinks and nonsense of the Village come here for a bit of normalcy.
I’m not sure why people shell out for those restaurants and «the scene» when you can drop in here for a burger and a beer.

Le meilleur burger mangé à New York! Nous avons prit le bistro burger a 9,75 $: la viande est énormément épaisse, fraiche: divine quoi!!! Le burger est tellement épais qu’on né sait pas trop comment le mettre dans la bouche! Mais c’est pas grave, c est trop bon!!!
A faire absolument!!!

Finally made it here! It’s been on my list for quite a while and I’m very happy to report that their burger does not disappoint. You always wonder whether a place that is so acclaimed lives up to its hype… and let me tell you, the Bistro Burger (cheeseburger with bacon) definitely did. The place is no frills, with the extent of the menu on the wall — their beer list, burgers, and sides. But not only is it in the best location (border of West Village and Chelsea, essentially), it delivers some of the best mouth-​watering beef I’ve had in New York.
Yum! This is a must for every New Yorker!
*Cash only*

Ran (literally ran) in here and ordered a burger and a beer. CASH only. Something like 5 items on the entire menu and almost all of the them are options of a burger. Bistro Burger ($ 9.75) which is just a bacon cheeseburger. It was really good especially for the speed and price of the burger. I think I was at Corner Bistro for 35 minutes and when I’m hungry, that works perfectly.
I’ve seen them on «Best NYC Burger» lists and I’m not sure if I’d go that far, but it is worth stopping for if you’re not trying to impress anyone or in a hurry, because you can walk in with a $ 20 bill and be completely satisfied.

Believe the 5 stars. This place has the best burgers in town!!! I’ll give it to you short and sweet: Dive bar feel and CASH ONLY. Get the corner bistro burger cooked to order with all toppings and the shoe string fries. About 9 bucks for the burger 4 for the fries and 4 dollar beers ?? Check check check Amazingggggg. There burger was nice and juicy and tasted amazing. They had a backup in the kitchen the night I went so our waiter gave us a free round of beers which was really nice!!! Be ready to wait as the place is small and doesn’t take reservations but the line moves fast !!!

Es un bar con unas mesas al fondo, muy tradicional. Un secreto que a los locales les gusta mantener bien guardado.
El servicio es rápido y rudo, cash online.
Si te gustan las hamburguesas esto casero, este es tu lugar. Muchos dicen que es la mejor hamburguesa en NYC. Yo probé mejores.
Los precios son muy accesibles, sobre todo las cervezas artesanales. El ambiente es sencillo pero esa es la belleza del lugar, despojado de los prejuicios y la sofisticación de la mayoría de los bares.

Adresse connue pour ces burgers qui sont apparemment «les meilleurs de NYC».
C’est effectivement très bon (sans être exceptionnel), relativement copieux et pas très cher.

Corner Bistro — where basic betches go for basic burgers. Really basic burgers is just about the perfect description for the burgers at Corner Bistro.
I’ve had this place bookmarked for quite a while before finally visiting with my boyfriend and a couple of his bros. All I’ve heard about CB was that they had «NY’s best burgers» for pennies. The pennies part was right — under $ 10 for a sit-​down meal is kind of unheard of, especially in that area. However, I’d have to disagree with the «NY’s best burgers» claim… the cheeseburger wasn’t the worst burger I’ve ever had, but it definitely was not the best. Not even close.
The Bistro Burger here was probably the most standard cheeseburger + bacon you’ll find in town — it reminded me of the kind you make in your backyard on the grill back in the suburbs… except I slightly prefer those over these. Yes, they were cheap, but I might pay more for a more significant burger of a larger size somewhere else. The fries were also very standard and not hot or crispy enough for me.
The wait on a Saturday evening wasn’t as bad as I thought. maybe 15 minutes or so for a party of 5. You basically show up and stand in line and wait to be seated.

Preguntamos a varios amigos neoyorquinos por la mejor hamburguesa de Nueva York y la respuesta fue unánime: Corner Bistro. Me sorprendió encontrarme con un local pequeñito, sin ninguna pretensión ni colas interminables. La hamburguesa en cuestión te la sirven en un plato de plástico (lo cual me da mucha rabia) por algo menos de diez dólares. Nada haría pensar que una se encuentra ante un manjar, pero lo cierto es que la carne es muy tierna y sabrosa, y la hamburguesa prácticamente se deshace en la boca. Merece a pena dejarse caer por este lugar en un paseo por el West Village, aunque no sea ni de lejos la mejor hamburguesa que he probado.

Adresse réputée pour ces burgers.
Synthétiquement c’est bon, relativement copieux et pas très cher. Une bonne voir très bonne adresse de burger à tester parmi tant d’autre.
Service cordial mais speed !
Petite salle, méfiez vous le dimanche il est difficile d’avoir de la place et en fin de semaine parfois.

Mit einer größeren Gruppe (11 Personen) sind wir durch Schneegestöber und Eiseskälte gelaufen um nach weiteren 20 min Warten auf einen Tisch endlich diesen Burger zu bestellen. Und es hat sich SOWAS von gelohnt. Gemütlich bis eng, aber dieser Burger macht alles wett und die Atmosphäre lädt auch zum längeren Sitzen ein.

Mieux vaut manger un hamburger dans ce petit bistrot que chez McDonald’s, BurgerKing ou autres chaînes étatsuniennes qui né respectent pas du tout les normes d’hygièné de la viande comme en France! Un bistrot très sympa mais par contre, attention à l’attente qui peut parfois être longue. Mais cela vaut le coup!

Ambiance très sympa, lumière tamisée, bonne musique de fond. Trois écrans de télévision: série TV, football ou dragster, il y en a pour tous les goûts.
La spécialité ici ce sont les hamburgers avec une tranche de steak haché énorme, des frites excellentes, le seul reproche est le pain froid dans un hamburger chaud, mais bon. Les prix sont très raisonnables, 8 $ pour le plus gros des hamburgers (le bistro burger) et entre 3 $ et 5,25 $ pour une bière. Il y a beaucoup de monde le soir, soyez patient pour prendre place.

Burger délicieux, cadre sympa tout comme le patron. Par contre, il faut faire la queue le midi mais ça vaut le coup.

Hier gibt es total gute Hamburger! Nicht solche Tiefkühlpetties wie bei den Burger Ketten, sondern aus richtigen Fleisch zubereitet! Sicher sind die Preise nicht die niedrigsten, aber für dafür bekommt man Qualität und das ist dem Preis alle mal Wert. Der Besuch lohnt sich für alle, die mal in eine besonderen Ambiente essen wollen.

im schönen West-​Village gelegen gibt’s einen guten Fullsize-​Burger welchen man in uriger Atmosphäre genießen kann, im Vergleich vielleicht ein wenig zu teuer, aber auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert wenn man in der Nähe ist!

Parce que y manger un Burger est toujours un plaisir, il faut y passer. Pour moi c’est un rituel à né pas manquer. pAs de voyage à New York sans un Bistro Burger !

Netter Pub im englischen Stile. Die Burger sind leider wirklich nicht sooo gut. Aber das sind die Hot Dogs in NYC ja auch nicht. Trotzdem nett. Wenn man im Meatpacking District eh unterwegs ist, kann man dort mal halt machen.

Vous voulez vous la jouer local? Au coeur du Village, à un angle de rue (d’où le nom…) ce bistrot est destiné aux mecs qui aiment les bonnes bières, les bons hamburgers juteux et le sport à la TV !
L’ambiance est un peu sombre, la TV diffuse aussi bien du base ball que du soccer, les tables massives n’ont pas de nappe et la bière pression est de belle facture ! Je vous conseille une McSorley’s Old Ale en passant…
On vous sert le burger (il y en a un large choix) dans une assiette en plastique, avec amabilité ou pas (cela peut arriver en fonction du serveur, de l’heure, de la pression atmosphérique…), accompagné de frites très bonnes avec le lot de sauces qui font l’Amérique (BBQ, Ketchup, moutarde douce…).
Une adresse qui permet de se restaurer et se désaltérer sans trop de frais avec de bons produits dans un quartier devenu un peu trop bobo.
Pour les inquiets, le son de la TV est très bas, les clients né sont pas des hooligans (il y a aussi de très jolies jeunes femmes qui savent où trouver des hommes, des vrais… ;))

Super Atmosphäre, netter Besitzer.
Die Preise sind ok, vom Burger hätten wir uns aber aufgrund der vielen positiven Bewertungen und auch des Fazits von Anthony Bourdain mehr erwartet. Es gibt definitiv bessere Burger in NY, unterm Strich vom Essen also eher durchschnittlich.

Ambiance virile pour savourer de bons hamburgers juteux. Une immersion au cœur de l’Amérique authentique. Mobilier brut et retransmission de matchs de baseball. Attention à la cave en sortant et à la grosse porte à l’entrée.

In vielen Guides und jährlichen Rankings wird der Burger im Corner Bistro als einer der besten in NYC geführt.
Wenn man das Mini Corner Bistro dann mal gefunden hat und dann drinnen einen Platz gefunden hat kriegt man einen wirklich leckeren Burger, das Fleisch ist nicht so ein gepresstes Formfleisch wie in den großen Burger ketten sondern ein ordentlicher Batzen Fleisch.
Echt lecker.
Am besten mittags hingehen sonst ist es einfach nur voll und man könnte ewig auf nen platz warten.

Das Corner Bistro hat sich ganz auf selbst gemachte Burger spezialisiert. So gibt es auch nur 4 oder 5 verschiedene Burger zur Auswahl. Ein Cheese-​Burger kostet 6 Dollar.
Das Hackfleisch ist ganz zart und innen ein wenig blutig.
Trotzdem sehr lecker und die Kneipe ist urig.
Wir waren auf Empfehlung eines Locals da.