Burger Heights Reviews Summary

Category: Hamburger restaurant New York

Address: 177 Wadsworth Ave, New York, NY 10033, USA

Phone: +12129511984

Rating: 4.4
based on 131 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "This is an amazing burger place."
  • "They always have fresh food and quality beef."
  • "When cooked properly, the food is good."
  • "The burgers are juicy and very flavorful."
  • "Delicious burgers with angus beef!"
  • "The fries are thick and crispy."
  • "The fries were hot and tasty."

Cons:

  • "The burger patties have no taste to them and are small."
  • "It just felt like a cheap school grilled cheese."
  • "The fries don't have a crispy taste, so I wasn't a fan of those."
  • "It literally tastes and smells like dirt."
  • "The burgers weren’t just 'not hot' they were still frozen inside, and the cheese wasn’t melted."
  • "A couple of times this year the fries were dark and extra oily/smoky tasting."
  • "The cheese here is cheap nacho with no flavor."

Service

Pros:

  • "Had a delivery and all went well..."
  • "The service was great and speedy."
  • "The staff are friendly."
  • "Very good customer service from the lady at the register was great and helpful."
  • "This establishment has exceptional customer service."
  • "The staff had great customer service skills, also."
  • "Service is good and burgers are cooked to order while you wait."

Cons:

  • "The delivery guy was extremely rude."
  • "The staff is always changing though."
  • "...they just flat put told me they don't deliver! Not a good practice."
  • "The young lady working the window seemed bothered by my questions and very unwelcoming."
  • "Food is Great but the service was the worst I really didn’t need his attitude today!"
  • "The staffs were young and chit chatted with each other the entire time."
  • "But too often, the order is wrong or cold."

Price

Pros:

  • "A bit pricey but I'm willing to pay extra for a hormone and antibiotic-free burger."
  • "It's still a good price for a burger, fries and a drink."
  • "Burgers that taste *this* good usually cost much, much more."
  • "Very affordable for the quality."
  • "For the price of a freshly cooked burger to your desired temperature, it’s a good deal."
  • "Paid $7.07 with taxes for the Heights burger."
  • "For this quality at this price just order two."

Cons:

  • "They charge you for everything except ketchup, mustard, and water."
  • "Price: $$$, it is too expensive for its small burgers."
  • "It can get a bit expensive."
  • "French fries are over priced for the portion you get."
  • "Decent food but way overpriced."
  • "The burgers are quite expensive for the area."
  • "They charge $16 for their meat free burger and they don't even cook it right."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "I enjoyed the open wall they have open during the summer."
  • "It's a very small spot but it feels like stepping into Chelsea (the neighborhood) I like that vibe."
  • "And there is outdoor seating year round as well which is so rare!"
  • "In the summer they open up the giant windows on the side so you can sit on either side of the bar."
  • "The place itself is beautiful! I love the wood."
  • "Small place. It looks like a garage with garage overhead door converted into some summer outdoor looking food spot in the city in Washington Heights."
  • "Cozy place with a few small seating areas."

Cons:

  • "Only problem is that the place is small with very limited seating and booths that don't extend enough to really fit many people or food."
  • "Heads up for first timers if you are claustrophobic then you will not like it here because it is pretty tight when busy."
  • "...the packaging used on the burgers is horrible. My burger was all rolled up into a ball...it just was a wet soggy mess."
  • "This is primarily a takeout & delivery spot - so there is limited seating."
  • "They don’t have many seating, but a creative way to maximize it."
  • "Bad service i waited 25 min for my food and also my food was cold...employees were talking all this time..."
  • "Sometimes it feels like vegans and vegetarians are getting punished with higher prices just because they don’t eat meat."

Menu Variety

Pros:

  • "Our favorite spot for burgers in Manhattan. Extremely fresh and flavorful beef."
  • "The fries are always just right not greasy large portions as well."
  • "They have beef and vegetarian options!"
  • "They have a lot of vegetarian options and they all taste great."
  • "Great Burger place in the Heights... The veggie burger is also good, the guac topping is above average and the party has good texture and flavor."
  • "Really excellent meat & selection of toppings."
  • "The burger concoctions they create stick with trendy-type burgers."

Cons:

  • "They seem to have the 'incredible shrinking menu'."
  • "Every time I decide to order something... the menu has changed yet again."
  • "As a burger joint is place is probably good, but the veggie burgers are a poor choice."
  • "If you are looking to eat more plant-based foods or transitioning to becoming a vegan like me, DO NOT order the 100% vegan burger."
  • "****Update 11/17/20 no longer offer kids meal."
  • "Also, portions have gone down AND prices have gone up."
  • "I normally love burger heights but in the last year or so the quality of their food has taken a hit."

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