The best burger joint ever is a hard reputation to live up to, but after hearing such things my four years living in New York, and moving almost directly next to the Corner Bistro, I had to give the dark, alluring restaurant a try.
It seems like everyone in their mid-twenties has heard the compliments too because the line for a table was almost out the door. Groups, from the classy to the grungy, stood sipping mugs of beer, eyes darting whenever a table opened up. If you’re starving or have the same amount of patience as a New Yorker (none), settle in at a barstool and the bartender will be happy to take care of you.
The closest thing to menus are the crooked signs hanging on the walls that don't display much more than your average hamburger, cheeseburger, hot dog, and French fries. The service is quick without being pushy as waiters appear almost instantly with arms full of plump, juicy burgers. Once you fit the monstrosity into your mouth, your body just might faint in ecstasy if you’re a meat-lover like me. It’s cooked to your exact liking and the deliciously greasy fries help push it all down. And for around $8 a meal, is there any cheaper sit-down restaurant in Manhattan besides McDonald’s? I think not.