Pop Burger
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 991-6644
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Between Madison Avenue and 4th Avenue
- Directions:
- N, R Q at 5th Avenue
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 10:30am-2am, Fri-Sat 10:30am-4am
Editorial Review for Pop Burger – by Jane Lerner
In Short
An offshoot of the Meatpacking District post-clubber hangout, POP Burger aims for office workers, Apple store shoppers and late-night revelers (in the upstairs lounge). With its high-modern design, the downstairs counter is cool but confusing: Customers tend to stand around cluelessly without knowing where the line begins. The burgers come in pairs, little five-bite twins lined up in a box. Non-beef options include grilled chicken or fried shrimp sandwiches, thicker-than-usual shakes and an actual salad or two.
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Insider Tips
When to GoThe upstairs lounge, with its expanded menu and full liquor service, opens every day at 5pm. Downstairs, try to avoid the noon to 2pm slot, when lines are long and seats are scarce.
What to DrinkThe nighttime lounge scene is fueled by wild cocktails: Pink Panty Pull Down, anyone? Only beer, soft drinks and vitamin water are on offer on the main floor.
User Reviews for Pop Burger
07/11/2008 Posted by CEabc123
Ordering is confusing. There's no menu board or signs with the menu available; there are just a few pieces of paper scattered around the counter that you have to pick up to order- which means that you have to leave your place in line, go pick up a piece of paper with the menu on it, and hope that you can get your place back. I and a friend I was with had to ask people in line where they got the paper with the menu listed. The wait is long, even if there are just a few people in line. The burgers are good and attractive but are small; 2 for $6. The onion rings are very good. My order was messed up- perhaps due to the loud rap music blaring, the guy taking my order couldn't hear well. No way am I going back, despite pretty good food. Five Guys is a much better value, just a few blocks away, and isn't wanna-be hip or confusing (and no loud rap music).
Pros: Good burgers and sides
Cons: Confusing ordering; slow; fast food shouldn't try to be "hip"
04/05/2008 Posted by kdmac
Tried Pop Burger for the first time at lunch today. Bad counter service made for a shaky start but the food (cheeseburgers and fries) was awesome. They should think about training their staff to be a bit friendlier at the register because a few people came in and walked right out without eating.
Pros: GREAT food, good music
Cons: counter staff
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