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
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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 ...

It's time to end the myth 6/3/2003

People keep telling me that the burger at Corner Bistro is the best in town. It is almost impossible to get rid of that myth. In fact, it is not. I have tried it several times. I met people that haven't even eaten there but still claim it to be the best burger in town. There you have it. It's a myth. Most people are merely disseminating a legend. The only good thing about that burger: It's inexpensive. Pros: Inexpensive Cons: overcrowded more
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Awesome 5/24/2003

Best burger I ever had! Very inexpensive and so good! Very nice atmosphere. Seated promptly. more
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overrated, overhyped... 5/9/2003

this place is one of those places in the city where popularity has gone to its head and it takes advantage of the fact that people actually like its food. waiters and bartenders think they can treat the patrons any way they want to. it is usually crowded, loud and noisy, with people most of the people in the restaurant on a line to get seated. the burgers are admittedly good, but not the best i've ever had. it's good value but isn't worth the aggravation and effort to eat here. Pros: decent burger, inexpensive Cons: service, service, service more
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Yummy! 4/24/2003

I don't think there is a better thing on earth than a $6 burger at any time of day or night. And it's a good burger...a damn good one. I live so close to this place that it literally is my corner bistro. I love it, and I cannot recommend it enough. Pros: food, price, ambiance more
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Burger not as good as J.G. Melon 4/22/2003

Having long enjoyed the world's greatest burger at J.G. Melon, 76th and 3rd, I finally (after 15 years) got around to visiting the one place in town that is supposedly better, Corner Bistro. Result: big disappointment. The burger is good and worth experiencing, but it's not QUITE as good as J.G. Melon's. Corner Bistro's burger absolutely does not deserve to beat J.G. Melon's for the top spot. Melon's simply tastes better. Also Corner Bistro's burger is SO thick that it is difficult to eat. Gross. Other than the burger of high quality, Corner Bistro has absolutely nothing to recommend it. The ambiance is really awful, a broken down old place with slanty floors and very uncomfortable seating. Retro? No, just bad. Tiny paper plates, extremely awkward. Really the cheapest paper plates they could find...awful... Pros: A good burger Cons: Ambiance, service, uncomfortable more
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Corner Bistro - OVER-RATED. 4/10/2003

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 condiments. Anything else tasted during your experience is solely in your mind.There was nothing special about this burger whatsoever.So, this begs the questions:1)Apparently Gayle likes ketchup. Perhaps the flavor of the ketchup is what she tastes & that drove her burger appreciation, perhaps this is what motivates Dewey as well. 2)None of the aforementioned ingredients were particularly stellar, nor was the bacon or the processed cheese slice they pawned off as ""cheese"".Anyhow, I went, I saw, I ate & while I can say it was ""OK"" its certainly not a place I would suggest anyone else go.Cozy Soup and Burger is a better burger,but by no means do I believe that that's the best burger in NYC. It can't be and neither can Corner Bistro more
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Go Away! 3/16/2003

If you don't like Corner Bistro then you just don't get it. I have been going there for over 25 years and it is clearly a NYC original. Does it really matter that their hamburger isn't the greatest ever? It's the ""real"" crowd, the classic jazz/oldies jukebox, the unchanged decor and cold beer that make it timeless. Perhaps you should turn around and head back towards the Village as I need my seat now. Pros: timeless music, yummy, greasy food more
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Now, that's a burger 3/7/2003

Great Burgers, no pretense. Doesn't get better than that. Dive-y restaurant with a real mix of New Yorkers. Pros: Burgers, Prices, Beer Cons: Wait more
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So glad I tried it 2/8/2003

I just went here for the first time and thought the burger was so great. I cannot wait to go back. And everything was so cheap! more
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Overrrrated 2/2/2003

Filled with smoke and crowded... often a wait... burgers are pretty tasty but small and not that exceptional. You're better off going elsewhere and saving the headache. If you are seeking a great burger, Silver Spurs and Paul's are better. Pros: inexpensive, better than average Cons: small burgers, long waits, crowded and smoky more
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better than average burger 1/30/2003

it's easy to find a great burger in New York, but not easy to find good value. you can pay $5 or $50. corner bistro is great value, but not the best value. for that go to molly's. more
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8.0 1/29/2003

The burgers are awesome! Totally worth the 45 minute wait on line. Not so bad, you wait on a long line but you can grab a couple beers at the bar while you wait, and they have McSorley's on tap for $2. Go with friends and its a great place to hang out and get some good all-american cheap eats. more
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solid place 1/28/2003

any downtown ny'er has to try this place at least once. go during off hours (before 5pm or after 1am weeknights) to get seated quickly. my burgers have been inconsistent as to temperature (i've ordered medium and they have come out rare occaisionally) but i eat them anyway because it is always delicious. the fries are top notch, too, and it is great that they bring them out first. more
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Not Worth the Wait 1/9/2003

The burgers were juicy but greasy. Never go there to buy takeout. While you're standing around for a good half hour waiting for two plain burgers, you're being bumped into by people waiting to be seated because of the narrow passageway leading to the dining area. They totally ignored us so after about 25 minutes, we gave up and decided to leave. The hispanic guy who makes the food was nice enough to run out and give us our order so we paid him and went on our way. The guy who took the order and who was also seating people, ran out after us screaming ""You never paid! Pay or give me food back!"" Luckily the other guy saw and cleared it up. Let's just say, we'll never go back to this place again. The burgers were average and weren't that great to begin with anyway. Pros: Decent Burgers Cons: Long wait, Greasy, Terrible service more
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over-rated 1/9/2003

basic burger, tasty and a catchy atmosphere. Daddy-o's nearby is MUCH MUCH better and unknown more
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Wait in line!! 1/8/2003

The wait is certainly worth it. For a quick bite or a latenight snack CB is great. Cheap cooked perfectly to order burgers and cheap beers too! You are missing out if you like burgers and haven't been here yet! Pros: Cheap Cons: Crowded, Lines more
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It is the best 1/6/2003

What they say is true, this is the best (regularly priced) burger in Manhattan. J.G. Melon is a close second, along with Paul's Palace on 2nd ave. The atmosphere is awesome too. It's a smoky, beer- and bloody mary-guzzling wooden bar with surly bartenders...just the place to have a great burger experience. more
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The Best in NYC? 1/5/2003

If you are looking for a hole in the wall hamburger joint, with bad fries, burnt buns, and slow service this is the place for you. Sure, the prices are good, but you are only getting good, not great. Definitely not the best hamburger place in NYC. Pros: Low Prices, No frills, Very casual Cons: Bad Fries, Bad Buns more
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Top Notch 1/4/2003

Pound for pound, one of the best restaurants in the city (if you're in the right mood). Just be ready to wait in line for awhile. Pros: Burgers / Fries, Price Cons: Long wait for table more
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Somewhat overrated 1/3/2003

Don't get me wrong, this place serves up some tasty burgers and chicked sandwiches but I'm not sure if it's THE BEST in NYC. The prices are certainly tasty though. Pros: Good food, great value, Did I say cheap Cons: Cheap grub, Gets crowded 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.

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  • 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...

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Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am-4am Sun 12pm-4am
  • Payments: Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, West Village
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