Whitmans

Whitmans Restaurant serves burgers and seasonal fare with a focus on fresh, local ingredients. Opened by native New Yorkers, the concept was born by friends whose vision was to provide the neighborhood with delicious comfort food in a cozy, intimate setting...

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737
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  • Phone

    (917) 261-2858

  • Website

    whitmansnyc.com

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  • Type

    Burger Joint

Address

406 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A) New York , NY 10009 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Wine

Comments / 228


Keywords:

burgers french fries crack kale hound casual bacon short ribs kale salad eggs spicy food cheese great value cute good service good for a quick meal peanut butter corn chips village dinner
Dens

Best burger in East Village . There, I said it.

Eliza K

Damn, the Juicy Lucy is a good burger and a must-try for first-timers. Other must-tries are the kale chips (I have no idea what they do, but they are delicious!) and fried pickles (also top-notch).

deestiv

Excellent burgers ! The bacon egg & cheese burger is probably one of the best breakfast burgers I've ever had. Just remember to brig money - it's cash only .

AmateurConcierge

This little hole in the wall burger has great, juicy meat blends and toppings that'll satisfy any burger whim (except no Dijon mustard !! - for shame). Def get a side of crispy kale crack with ur burgy

Desi S.

Do this: Fried local pickles followed by the amaaazing Juicy Lucy followed by the chocolate chip cookies served with milk . They bake the cookies fresh when you order. Warm and gooey. Wow. I'm in love.

Eva Villarreal

This place was amazing to stumble upon, after a long walk in east village , the burgers were really mouthwatering. Topping options make this place great. Enjoyed the sweet potato fries , atmosphere.

Josiah David Chapman

The sandwiches are amazing! Beautiful craft food in a cozy , agrarian city environment. The Juicy Lucy is a bit messy but marvelously tasty. Great service too.

Marco Sousa

So the winning formula is: Juicy Lucy + Sweet Fries + Kale Salad all with a Brooklyn Pilsner ! Great burger joint with cool character downstairs.

Thrillist

Whitmans has a super legit Juicy Lucy made with a short-rib blend, caramelized onion , spicy pickles , and an ooze-happy stuffing of pimento cheese . Read more

Bohdan Hnatkovskyy

A legendary burger joint in East Village . Peanut butter and bacon (PB&B) is a kind of local special here. Try anything, you won’t regret.

Shiri Lara

Great little spot for a quality burger w/o all the unnecessary hype. Spicy burger was fantastic. Just enough to heat combined w cool avocado . Fried pickles are perfectly crisp. Crack kale subpar.

Jwow

For a phenomenal NYC burger , checkout Whitmans in the East Village . Try the Juicy Lucy for a mouth watering burger experience, filled with pimento cheese .

Joe Donenfeld

Crack kale and juicy Lucy burger . incredible. Better than Minetta Tavern. Very nice staff . Cozy seating area downstairs. Fresh baked, warm chocolate chip cookies and milk . Get coupons on googlemaps

Dens

Get the fried pickles . Then punch the guy next to you in the face. Then order 2 Juicy Lucys - give one to the dude who's face you punched in. It's delicious!

Marco Gomes

Bacon Egg and Cheese is unforgettable, one of the best simple burgers of the world for sure. Basic, straightforward, tasty.

Eyal Gantz

Anything! The food, the service, the music . Simply amazing. High recommending the Juicy Lucy with Blue Cheese fries .

Lori Luo

All burgers are cooked to a solid medium-rare. For first timers: Order the Juicy Lucy , but beware the pocket of melted pimento cheese in the center of the patty.

Shah

Unbelievable food (spicy patty, fries , ice cream sandwich !), unbelievable service and the occasional Mikkeller . What a gem. Can’t wait to go back.

Elizabeth Iriz

Another vote for the Juicy Lucy . It is absolutely juicy & absolutely delicious! The crispy kale is a fun alternative to fries .

Jeffrey

Cheesesteak - (also try Jucy Lucy burger ) - this take on the classic has Pat LaFrieda chipped beef covered in melty cheese and caramelized onions , all on a proper,on a hoagie .

Damian Bayona

The Juicy Lucy is near the top of the best NYC hamburger list. Get it medium rare. The cracked kale is a delicious alternative to fries and serves 2

Time Out New York

Here, gooey pimento cheese gives a Southern twang to the Minneapolis-style Juicy Lucy—a burger variant cooked with cheese inside the patty rather than on top. It's a burger worth fantasizing about. Read more

Ryan Campbell

Some of the best burgers in NYC. The flavor of the meat is outstanding. Only negative is the burgers are a bit on the small side.

Hannah LaHood

The pb&b is so good. Who knew peanut butter and bacon on a burger could taste like heaven?! The juicy lucy is also a classic.

S

Two words: juicy Lucy . Perfectly springy patties, amazing crispy fries , cute decor AND they play ABBA and the Cure!!

ben m

My first Juicy Lucy . Been chasing the feeling of that first one but can't find it anywhere else. I always come back for my fix. Make sure you have napkins.

Jens Johansson

By far the best burger in NY! Try the Upstate Burger or Juicy Lucy or why not both ????

Ben Mackey

The Juicy Lucy literally explodes in your mouth. A patty with a filling get of cheese that oozes it after the first bite!

Samantha Moore

Vegetarians : Get the pickle chips to start and the succotash made rite for your main. Save the dipping sauce from the pickle chips and put it on your sandwich . Mmmmmm.

Raphael Langenscheidt

One of the best burgers I've had. So good I had to have two the first time I had it. Few seats but worth the wait.

Katherine D

Best fried pickles I've ever had. Kale crisps are perfectly and deliciously oily and the juicy Lucy is the bomb. One of the best burgers and overall meals I've had in a long time.

Serious Eats

Great burgers : get the Juicy Lucy , made with hearty LaFrieda short rib with a molten interior of pimento cheese .

John Gallagher

Spicy burger is awesome, as are the Brussel sprouts if they are available. Sit back, enjoy the wait. Your delicious food is coming.

Nate Beatty

Truly exceptional burgers and they have a front lawn and love bacon as much as I do. This is an excellent establishment

Josiah David Chapman

The sandwiches are amazing. The Juicy Lucy is a bit messy but marvelously tasty. The blue cheese fries are also fantastic.

Ashley Rose

Craft burger spit- but I opt for the Philly Cheesesteak , crack kale and blue cheese fries .

DoubleDeuce

I love the patty melt here. But I would happily eat any burger . There's lots of extra space downstairs too!

Emily Wilson

If you're not in the mood for red meat, Whitman's does a solid turkey burger . And obviously don't forget an order of crack kale .

Eric Wagner

The kale chips here are awesome. Then again, kale chips never disappoint. The fried pickles--best I've had. They are sliced and fried to create the perfect blend of juicy and crunchy.

Michael Danahy

All the burgers are good - more importantly, do NOT skip on the crack kale and fried pickles .

Justin Breton

One of the best burgers in the East Village ! Try the blue cheese fries .

Paul Sieka

Peanut butter bacon burger is sweet savory perfection. Also grab the buttery corn & make sure you sit downstairs.

Burger Bedlam

Try the Juicy Lucy before anything else! The Bacon & Egg Burger is also tasty! Chicken soup (with a slightly spicy broth from Jalapenos ) and warm salty chocolate chip cookies are ridiculous as well .

Josh

As if this place isn't perfect enough, check out the wallpaper with Rooster and Hen copulating in various positions to add that finer detail to your dining experience.

David Schorr

Really really really good burgers . This is now my top burger joint in downtown Manhattan .

Rebecca Mazza

Fantastic burgers . The PB&B is insane. The Juicy Lucy is just as good as the ones in Minneapolis

Stephanie Rivkin

Great for medium sized groups and birthday dinners . The kale is incredible, and the burgers are delicious.

Village Voice

You have to order the PB & B Burger , which stands for peanut butter and bacon . It is a mouth-watering combination!

Emilie Dishongh

The Jucy Lucy absolutely surpasses the hype. Incredible crust, great flavor, pink center, cheese . And I love any restaurant with house wine .

Natalie V

Love the juicy Lucy and the hound burger - can't go wrong!

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