Corner Bistro

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331 W 4th St (at Jane Street and 8th Avenue)
New York, NY 10014

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(212) 242-9502
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Corner Bistro - New York, NY
Corner Bistro - New York, NY
Corner Bistro - New York, NY
Corner Bistro - New York, NY
Corner Bistro - New York, NY
Corner Bistro - New York, NY
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Best burgers. Go for it

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I am actually surprised & disappointed that Dewey/Gayle have bought into this ""hype"".The burgers can be described simply as:Ground Beef Lettuce Tomato Onion Bun Self-inflicted ...

The Crowd Speaks Volumes 5/23/2006

Don't go to Corner Bistro expecting to be seated right away and to have a charming, cute waitress serve your food. This place is what it is: old school, brisk, small, busy, no frills. It just happens to serve the best burgers in the city. Pros: best burgers, best fries, cold beer Cons: long lines more
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Great food, rude bartender 4/23/2006

Great place if you can avoid stopping by when Jeff, one of the bartenders, is working. He must be a relative of the owner to remain employed with such a consistently rude attitude towards customers. Huge contrast to the rest of the friendly staff. Other than that, it's a fabulous neighborhood institution that hasn't changed in years and hopefully never will. Pros: food, price, just about everything Cons: rude bartender more
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Meaty burger 4/13/2006

These are the thickest burger patties found in town and tastes awesome. Meal for two under twenty bucks including beer - can't beat that! There's a reason why there's a long line - cause it's worth the wait. Pros: burger, cheap beer Cons: long lines more
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Great Burgers and Beer! 4/3/2006

Definitely hit Corner Bistro if you haven't! It is such a great spot, just a bit busy at times. But if you don't mind drinking a beer while you wait in line, this is your place! And the prices are so low, it's great! Pros: Cheap, Fast, Good Cons: Too Busy, Cleanliness more
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A Must Stop for Carnivores 2/23/2006

It had been 8 years since I set foot in The Corner Bistro. The place was the same. Thank the universe for keeping it the same. I had traveled 8000 miles to get a burger and of course this was the place to take care of that need. The music was still excellent and it still felt like a home away from home. Many things change and good things turn to dust but the Bistro is a constant in burger heaven among a minefield of imitators.-David Schneider, Hong Kong more
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One Word: SCRUMPTIOUS 2/18/2006

Okay, so I was introduced to Corner Bistro or as we like to call it The ""CB"" about a month ago. Let me tell you I am not a big hamburger fan, but one bite of this hamburger and I was hooked. This by far is the best hamburger I have ever eaten in my life. If you do one thing before you die you better eat this hamburger. CB is always there for you day or night... stumbling home at 2 am where else can you go but CB to satisfy that late night hunger ping.... oh yeah you can go anywhere, but you won't be satisfied.... more
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Bistro Burgers! 1/30/2006

I love this place: cheap beer and great burgers! I know that you have to wait but it is worth it! more
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WAY overrated - not worth it 1/8/2006

I was told this is the best burger joint in NY. My friend and I cued for 1 hour before being seated by the rude little man who was our server... he didn't offer any smiles, thankyous, please, you're welcomes... hardly looked us in the eye once. Our burgers arrived, and they were disappointing... I could easily make better myself at home, and the fries were greasy. I would not recommend it at all Pros: cheap beer, cheap greasy food Cons: terrible service, GREASY food, long wait for table more
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the best burger!!!! 12/15/2005

i love burgers and corner bistro is definitely my favorite place in the city! you must get the bistro burger medium rare...the fries are just ok but the burgers are big you don't even need fries. $2 beers cant be beat! i would eat here everynight if i could!!!! more
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The greatest hamburger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 11/3/2005

I love this place. It's a bit overcrowded, and sometimes you have to wait quite long to be seated (especially if you are with a lot of friends), but the food is an incredible value for money... The hamburger is amazing! very tasty! and the fries excellent. more
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My favorite burger 10/18/2005

This is for sure my favorite burger in NY. service is not special. It's what you get at a packed bar... Go in off hours! more
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Surly, but funny!! 10/6/2005

I agree with the previous poster that said that the late night bartender is beyond surly...he's a maniac! We stopped in Saturday last weekend and he threw two guys out who clained about how long there burgers were just as the server was setting the burgers down in front of them! But please, he fits in at that hole in the wall bar like a glove. Dingy, no atmosphere, dark, zero personality on the staff...and the best burgers around bar none!! Laugh off the bartender's attitude and enjoy your stay, it's well worth it! Pros: burgers, burgers, burgers Cons: long wait, no atmosphere, surly bartender more
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Great Burger, Great Bargain, Great Beer 10/2/2005

If you're out drinking and you're looking for a delicious and filling snack for cheap and beer to wash it down with, then Corner Bistro is the place for you. I've been going up and down the best burgers in nyc lists for months now and Corner Bistro is definitely top 5. The burger was huge and juicy. Get it with cheese and bacon for the true experience. It did not have a char broiled flavor like a BBQ but it wasnt made on a griddle, it was broiled so it was meaty and delicious and adorned with a small bun, sliced white onion, lettuce, and tomato. The fries were also crispy and very tasty. I compare them to McDonlads except with less grease and more potato. This place is the spot, you've gotta try it. I got all this deliciousness (fries, burger, beer) for 10 bucks. Pros: Prices, Burgers, Fries Cons: Crowded at night more
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Slamming Burger!!!! 8/2/2005

OK so it's no big secret. Bartender told me they but their meat up the street on 11th (the ole' meat district) every day. They use a ""Salimander"" to ""above"" broil and slow cook. The bun is small to bring out the burger. Simple but unreal! Try it - try it - try it! The tap beers are a bit pricey though. NO PINTS! Just small mugs. Burgers served on a paper plate with small pickle slices. Just the way I like em'. Pros: Great Burger, Dark and Cozy, Cool Hangout Cons: None So Far more
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Don't subject yourself to the bartender's wrath 7/31/2005

The bartender (who works the late night shift) is rude, inconsiderate, and inhospitable. He clearly has social and anger management problems, and is not fit to work in the hospitality industry. My friends and I would have had a lovely time if we weren't treated so horribly. Pros: inexpensive food , inexpensive drinks Cons: the service, the ambiance, the customers more
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Greasy Goodness 7/26/2005

The burger was as good as advertised, although I have to say the fries were a little puny. Excellent prices for the beers though, and overall a great cheap eats experience. Pros: Drinks, Burger Cons: Far to get to. more
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Fast and Cheap! 5/21/2005

If you can get past the crowd and actually get a table, you'll get a great burger. The food and beer are cheap and fast, even late night. Everything is served on paper plates and there's nothing fancy about it, but thats part of the beauty of it. Corner Bistro has been around for a long time, and is well known for having a great burger. They live up to their reviews. Pros: Cheap, Good food, Open late Cons: Always Packed, Paper plates, Little variety more
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You get MORE than you pay for 4/24/2005

A true institution....you're not here for the ABSOLUTE best burger in the city, it is among the best, you're not here for the clean glasses, the beer is great though, you're not here for a quick bite, beer makes the hour long wait go faster. At least it keeps the tourists away. Pros: Food Cons: Wait more
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The party is over... 2/7/2005

This place is not what it used to be...not even close. For years I would tell anyone and everyone I knew that if they wanted the best bacon cheeseburger ever, to go here. Now, it's simply a hollow shell of what it used to be. The burgers are dry and overcooked. The wimply plate of cold, overcooked fries is a joke. And, the service is just abysmal. I've been a few times over the last 2 years and it's just been disappointing. I never minded waiting in line because I knew what I was getting in return...not anymore. There are better burgers to be had....MUCH better..don't bother with this place. Pros: was once good, open late Cons: dry overcooked burger, terrible fries, lousy service more
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Fries 1/12/2005

These were by far the best french fries that I have ever had. Man, they were awesome. more
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  • Corner Bistro, the last of the bohemian bars in West Greenwich Village, has been serving customers since the earlier part of this century. The original ambience is pretty much unchanged, and we like to keep it that way.

Editorial

  • A classic tavern: During the day, delivery people on lunch break share space at the bar with smartly dressed neighborhood professionals. To avoid an overcrowded back room packed with baseball...

  • 3/17/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am-4am Sun 12pm-4am
  • Payments: Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, West Village
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