J.G. Melon

Tips

• Since 1972, this kitschy Upper East Side burger joint has been sating meatheads. The cheeseburger is a bite of a bygone era, simple griddled on a flattop and medium-rare juicy. (Critics' Pick)
  Time Out New York | 2013-08-07 14:41:07
• This neighborhood hangout grills the perfect everyday burger, has an extensive beer list, and the genuinely local feeling we all look for in a go-to bar.
  Village Voice | 2013-01-18 17:32:00
• Go to JG Melon and get a cheeseburger and add cottage fries.
  Adriana | 2009-03-20 19:45:08
• Grill master, Bobby Flay, thinks the best burger can be found at JG Melon in New York, NY on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local.
  Food Network | 2011-08-08 14:55:30
• Pubs don't come more oldschool, and some peg Mellon's burger as the best in the city. It's not, but along with Mellon's crispy waffle-cut fries and cold beer, it is a damn good show. [Eater 38 Member]
  Eater | 2010-09-18 18:28:00
• Bobby Flay loves the griddle-cooked burger patty here for the nice crust it gets.
  Serious Eats | 2013-04-19 11:03:13
• The cheeseburger here is my favorite in New York City. Ask for tomato, lettuce, and pickles if you want them. They dont come with the order automatically. - Amy, head of social media at Foodspotting
  Foodspotting | 2010-12-11 15:49:42
• if you're on the UES, leave immediately. if you can't, try the burger here.
  Brian | 2011-08-15 15:36:43
• Its all about the burger and round fries here, but the chili is pretty great too. - Inspector
  Michelin Travel & Lifestyle | 2011-08-16 14:27:34
• Bacon cheeseburger, cup of chili, bloody bull, cottage fries, bloody bull. Do it.
  Hawkins | 2010-10-23 09:37:15
• In a world of trendy, fancy, gourmet burgers, JG Melon has maintained its old school mentality to create some of the best burgers in the city. Try the bacon cheeseburger.
  New York Habitat | 2011-12-07 10:46:02
• Yes it's the best cheeseburger in the world! The question is; will you order a #bftt (burger for the table)? If you are with a group, do the right thing and get an extra making you the table hero!
  Eric | 2014-01-27 22:01:59
• The BEST burger in NYC! Plus cottage fries and chili with onions and cheese = :]!
  Gansevoort Hotel Group | 2011-10-13 10:32:13
• An excellent bar burger, well-griddled, juicy and blanketed in melty American cheese.
  Serious Eats | 2011-08-25 16:30:34
• Don't leave without sampling the bloody mary and the cottage fries - and of course the cheeseburger!
  Jessica | 2010-08-14 20:37:36
• Great old fashioned cheese burger
  Phoenix | 2014-09-21 19:09:56
• Bloody Mary's are a must.
  OE | 2014-01-02 23:44:52
• You must try the burger ($9.75). It's griddled and features "juicy and flavorful loosely packed patties on simple toasted white buns."
  Real Cheap Eats | 2011-11-12 16:13:54
• Great burgers at this casual, old-school neighborhood spot on the Upper East Side.
  ToryBurch | 2011-04-22 12:18:04
• got to J. G. Melon, get a burger, cottage fries, and a salad with blue cheese
  Mike | 2010-06-20 23:30:13