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7th Street Burger
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When you get to 7th Street Burger in the East Village, you’ll probably see a big crowd blocking the sidewalk. We know, standing in line sucks. But unlike a sample sale in Soho with bins of lime green pants that nobody wants, the burgers here are worth the wait.
There are only four things on the menu at 7th Street Burger, and this simplicity will work in your favor when you want to do minimal thinking after a long night of chasing whiskey with Miller Lights. (This place is open until 3am on weekends.) Your options are: a cheeseburger, a double cheeseburger, an Impossible burger, and fries. Focus your attention on the most crucial item here, the cheeseburger.
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Despite having only a few ingredients, the cheeseburger keeps digging its way into our brains Inception-style. Roughly-chopped onions are pressed into a beef patty as it’s smashed with a spatula, resulting in something that’ll remind you of a White Castle slider. The whole thing, with its gooey yellow American cheese, is an unapologetic salute to salt and fat. Even the grilled Martin’s potato roll comes super greasy. Tweaks to the burger (e.g., no pickles) are allowed, but we wouldn’t change a single thing about it.
There’s nowhere to sit or stand inside of 7th Street Burger, and the few outdoor tables are usually taken. That means you’ll have to eat your food standing on the sidewalk like everyone else, as curious onlookers walk by and stare. We once heard someone say, “Why the hell are so many people waiting at this place? It must be good.” When you see a long line, that doesn’t mean you should automatically join and spend the next unknown amount of time guessing words or crushing candies on your phone. But in this case, it does.
Food Rundown
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Cheeseburger
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Double Cheeseburger
Impossible Cheeseburger
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Fries
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