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Pop Burger

14 E 58th St
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 991-6644
Citysearch
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 Go

The 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 Drink

The 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

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

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"

3 Star Rating: Average

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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Editor's Review

Arriving in pairs and with a hip pedigree, high-style hamburgers hit Midtown.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

When to Go

The 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.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Hours

  • Sun-Thu 10:30am-2am
  • Fri-Sat 10:30am-4am

Payment Types

  • Discover
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express

Cuisines

  • Hamburgers

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Open 7 Days
  • Carry Out
  • Late Night Dining
  • Cheap Eats
  • Lunch Spot
  • Delivery
  • Catering

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