| ambiance |
70.27999877929688% positive |
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The atmostphere is fun and busy. ”
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Very nice atmosphere. ”
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The burgers are cooked to perfection and well worth the wait (the line forms about 7pm), Relaxed atmosphere and good crowd make Corner Bistro the best place to grab a burger in NYC. ”
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bad food, bad atmosphere and a skuzzy clientel add up to a place to avoid. ”
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J.G. Melon is a close second, along with Paul's Palace on 2nd ave. The atmosphere is awesome too. ”
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Sure, the burgers are good, but not good enough to make up for the abominable service and disgusting, filthy atmosphere. ”
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If you enjoy an Old NYC dive bar atmosphere, with a truely scrumptous hamburger at incredibly cheap prices in the picturesque West Village, go to the Corner Bistro. ”
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The atmosphere couldn't be better, and the service was outstanding -- at the time there were only two people working the entire bar, and we still got taken care of like it was a five star restaurant. ”
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cool crowd, geat jukebox, good atmosphere, and some bad ass burgers. ”
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The ambiance is really awful, a broken down old place with slanty floors and very uncomfortable seating. ”
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The place was full of locals/regulars and the wood bar and decor is a throw back to the last century! ”
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It is fair to say that if you are hanging out with a few friends (not too many), and you want some beers, a few burgers, and interesting people to people-watch - then I highly recommend the Bistro - it is a great fun place. ”
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From the charming host/bartender Paul to the local neighbor in the corner, Roger, the atmosphere and the delicious food filled every part of our hearts as well as stomach. ”
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The burgers were greasy, the beers were cold, the atmosphere was dark and dingy. ”
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love the easy going atmosphere and the burger was really tasty. ”
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Good Burger, Great atmosphere, Cheap eats & Drinks ”
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or fries, or beer, but no place pulls it all together in a charming Village location like Corner Bistro. ”
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You can have both in this lovely, quaint n' cozy dive of a restaurant - the waiters aren't nice, but they know their burgers. ”
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Waiting for a table is all part of the fun, enjoy a couple of $2 beers and strike up a conversation with the great people that are always waiting for a Burger any time of night at the Corner Bistro! ”
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Burger is fabulous, it's a heart attack on a plate but it is soo worth the wait, the hard to find location, and the cramped seating. ”
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go to jackson hole for good food and ambience. ”
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it's cheap, it's fun, it's consistent great and simple food. ”
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Great atmosphere and great locals! ”
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The atmosphere is fun, but the burgers are lousy. ”
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The fries sucked and the atmosphere is a cross between MASH's Mess Tent and Animal House! ”
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But it's the ambiance about the joint that makes this place one of my favorite bars in the world. ”
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It's the "real" crowd, the classic jazz/oldies jukebox, the unchanged decor and cold beer that make it timeless. ”
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People who are big on decor and atmosphere in restaurants may not like that, but my attitude is, what better kind of place to enjoy a great burger and fries? ”
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the bistro has a warm atmosphere with killer music. ”
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Best burgers in Manhattan, friendly bar tenders and good neighborhood/corner bar atmosphere. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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While New York wins the battle of having the best pizza in the country, LA may take the cake for the best burgers. ”
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| drinks |
84.82000350952148% positive |
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Great burgers, cold beer, weekdays are better for quick seating. ”
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Great burger, good price, and cheap beer. ”
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It's a great old burger bar - fast in and out -crude place that you will miss one day. ”
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Best burgers in Manhattan, friendly bar tenders and good neighborhood/corner bar atmosphere. ”
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Great with cold beer at the bar. ”
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No frills, just good burgers n beer! ”
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Tasty, fresh onions, Heinz Ketchup and cold beer or Coke in a glass mug. ”
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The drinks are decent from the bar and a turn off is the cash only policy. ”
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Waiting for a table is all part of the fun, enjoy a couple of $2 beers and strike up a conversation with the great people that are always waiting for a Burger any time of night at the Corner Bistro! ”
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These are the things any good bar should have: A great jukebox (check), a great bartender (Jeff's great, check), and great food (check). ”
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It's the "real" crowd, the classic jazz/oldies jukebox, the unchanged decor and cold beer that make it timeless. ”
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It is fair to say that if you are hanging out with a few friends (not too many), and you want some beers, a few burgers, and interesting people to people-watch - then I highly recommend the Bistro - it is a great fun place. ”
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and the best burgers around bar none! ”
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It's really just a small dive bar that serves relatively expensive burgers. ”
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Don't forget to order a decently-priced beer, too. ”
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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. ”
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The bar was loud and crowded and there was a tranny hustler sitting next to my friend, scamming fries, but in spite of that, I had a great experience! ”
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had just flown into the city an hour earlier and wanted a great burger and a beer. ”
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The tap beers are a bit pricey though. ”
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The bar's old Greenwich Village charm, as well as the fact that food is served until the bar closes late at night, solidify its status at the best burger joint in NYC. ”
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But if you're looking for great food and beer, and authentic NYC-ness, then you can't miss it. ”
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they always tell me, "sure" and that sends me on my way to the easiest drinking beers, best tunes, and juiciest burger in town. ”
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It would have been so easy for him to just tell us that we needed to order drinks with our food, which we were more than willing to do. ”
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If you enjoy an Old NYC dive bar atmosphere, with a truely scrumptous hamburger at incredibly cheap prices in the picturesque West Village, go to the Corner Bistro. ”
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great burgers and a wait staff that knows how to keep the beer flowing. ”
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so that the jostling, spilled beers, and hour long wait doesn't bother you. ”
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When he came back within earshot, we told him we wanted to order beers. ”
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The burgers were greasy, the beers were cold, the atmosphere was dark and dingy. ”
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But, if you go with some friends and order a beer while you wait, it's well worth it. ”
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don't ever order burgers anywhere except at the Bistro - it's not just how the Bistro Burger is perfectly well-done or how the bacon on it is perfectly crispy or how the flavors of the cheese and onion blend perfectly with the juicy burger and bacon, bu ”
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Until recently I swore by the cheap beer, savory bistro burgers, and charming veteran bartender of Corner Bistro; yet after my last visit I will never again return to what was once my favorite neighborhood bar. ”
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If you like great burgers and beer in a no frills environment, and don't want to pay NYC prices, this is the place for you. ”
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It's a place to go to if you want to just keep to yourself and enjoy your burger and fries and beer. ”
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The atmosphere couldn't be better, and the service was outstanding -- at the time there were only two people working the entire bar, and we still got taken care of like it was a five star restaurant. ”
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The joint is old but the beer is cold. ”
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The beer was good and we didn't mind the wait too much because we heard the burgers were amazing. ”
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CHeap beer, bistro burger is delicious and it is a smoking restaurant. ”
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its a great dive bar,,,perfect place to have a drink with an old man with no teeth. ”
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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. ”
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At least the beer was good. ”
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actually, if there's a bar stool open, ust sit at the bar for the best service. ”
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love this place: cheap beer and great burgers! ”
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The beer on tap is delicious. ”
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Is it a good dive bar with good burgers? ”
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You'll barely have time to check out the amazing jukebox (full of jazz classics befitting an old Village bar, which this is) before your burger arrives. ”
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All bar food tastes good after you have been drinking. ”
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Excellent prices for the beers though, and overall a great cheap eats experience. ”
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What do you like more, completely addictive patties of greasy beef, or glasses of cheap refreshing beer to wash it down? ”
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So then we decided wed order our beers then, but he totally ignored us. ”
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The place was full of locals/regulars and the wood bar and decor is a throw back to the last century! ”
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Great bar too, good late nigtht eats alternative. ”
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Great burgers and even better beer selection make this place a MUST do while in NYC. ”
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or fries, or beer, but no place pulls it all together in a charming Village location like Corner Bistro. ”
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Two-dollar beers, killer burgers, and a perfect jukebox. ”
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The best beer (McSorelys Ale for 3 bucks a mug.) ”
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But the food is great (love them burgers)and the bar has, with out a doubt, a lot of charm. ”
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| food quality |
86.52000427246094% positive |
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What do you like more, completely addictive patties of greasy beef, or glasses of cheap refreshing beer to wash it down? ”
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The best burger in NYC. ”
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Decent tasty burger. ”
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burgers are pretty tasty but small and not that exceptional. ”
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Amazing burgers and great music all the time - very cool scene too. ”
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We all have bad days but it appears a great establishment with great burgers has a bad ingredient. ”
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Beer was good, so the night wasn't a total wash, but don't be fooled by these other people who say that their burger is the best in New York, because it simply isn't. ”
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and the fries excellent. ”
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The prices are certainly tasty though. ”
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The burgers are fantastic. ”
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met people that haven't even eaten there but still claim it to be the best burger in town. ”
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No frills, just good burgers n beer! ”
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surly waiter takes your order, which unless you're clueless, is a Bistro Burger and fries. ”
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The burgers came and rather than a burger with chili, we got a big plate of chili and a burger in the middle of it. ”
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The burger is good and worth experiencing, but it's not QUITE as good as J.G. Melon's. ”
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Corner Bistro was the most amazing burger we had ever tasted in this world. ”
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The BEST burgers in town, no doubt, this little hole in the wall place always has line out the door and servers running around in a frenzy to cater to everyone's needs! ”
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It's a good burger but there are plenty of Greek diners around where you get something comparable. ”
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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. ”
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Great burgers, cold beer, weekdays are better for quick seating. ”
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it was a 45 minute wait for less than average burgers & the worst chili EVER in a noisy, dirty tavern. ”
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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. ”
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The fries are fantastic. ”
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You'll need napkins for your chin, but a few of their equally outstanding french fries can help soak up the what ever's left on your chin! ”
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Great burger and honestly some of the best bathroom graffiti in the city. ”
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You are missing out if you like burgers and haven't been here yet! ”
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And it's a good burger. ”
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it's easy to find a great burger in New York, but not easy to find good value. ”
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My favorite burger ”
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Our burgers and fries came really fast (5-10 minutes), but our water remained nowhere to be seen. ”
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Been to Corner Bistro about a dozen times and every time it is the best burger experience I've ever had. ”
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You have only 3 options, plain burger, cheeseburger, and bistro burger (BLT cheeseburger) but any more would only take away from the sublime perfection that is the corner bistro pattie. ”
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Plainly: cheap, excellent meat, good bun, thick bacon, no crap ever! ”
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The meat is tender and made perfect as ordered,the price is very honest and the envirement is great! ”
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just the place to have a great burger experience. ”
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Great burger, good price, and cheap beer. ”
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One should order a couple of burgers here to really get the appetite down. ”
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The bar was loud and crowded and there was a tranny hustler sitting next to my friend, scamming fries, but in spite of that, I had a great experience! ”
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the fries are just ok but the burgers are big you don't even need fries. ”
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These burgers are so awesome that I will continue my saturday ritual until I run out of cash. ”
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You'll barely have time to check out the amazing jukebox (full of jazz classics befitting an old Village bar, which this is) before your burger arrives. ”
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All I want is a good burger! ”
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Corner Bistro consistently has the best burgers in town, and they're affordable! ”
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The atmosphere is fun, but the burgers are lousy. ”
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The fries were really good, too; they were crunchy and not too salty. ”
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Huge burgers, great fries, ridiculously cheap bee. ”
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The hamburgers are fresh, hot off the griddle, and served aside perfectly crispy, not greasy french fries. ”
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The Bistro could have great burgers, but they're only good because they don't cook them right. ”
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Best burger joint around in NYC! ”
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Wholly crap, that is one good burger! ”
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it's cheap, it's fun, it's consistent great and simple food. ”
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Amazing burgers ”
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good burgers, but. ”
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was told this is the best burger joint in NY. ”
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If you are seeking a great burger, Silver Spurs and Paul's are better. ”
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It's really just a small dive bar that serves relatively expensive burgers. ”
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am not a big burger eater (never order them actually), but they must do something to the meat to make it taste like that. ”
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bad food, bad atmosphere and a skuzzy clientel add up to a place to avoid. ”
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=P I couldn't enjoy my food! ”
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walk in and order a cold mug of Sam Adam's while I wait to be seated and get a tasty bacon, cheese burger and delicious fries. ”
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Yeah, good burgers. ”
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The bacon cheeseburger has some generous strips of thick bacon, and the fries are awesome! ”
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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. ”
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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. ”
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but let's get down to it: the bistro burger is sinfully satisfying, thanks for the perfectly crispy bacon. ”
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If you like great burgers and beer in a no frills environment, and don't want to pay NYC prices, this is the place for you. ”
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Best, juicy, not-too-tightly packed, meaty burgers oozing delectable juice--not grizzle or fat! ”
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It just happens to serve the best burgers in the city. ”
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Great burgers and even better beer selection make this place a MUST do while in NYC. ”
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Don't go to Corner Bistro expecting to be seated right away and to have a charming, cute waitress serve your food. ”
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One of the best burgers in the city ”
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It is fair to say that if you are hanging out with a few friends (not too many), and you want some beers, a few burgers, and interesting people to people-watch - then I highly recommend the Bistro - it is a great fun place. ”
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If you can get past the crowd and actually get a table, you'll get a great burger. ”
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These burgers are terrific and a good price but the place, esp. ”
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Excellent burgers at great prices! ”
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There's just something about the simple white-bread bun, the airy patty and the messy toppings that makes you sink into burger bliss. ”
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These were by far the best french fries that I have ever had. ”
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The beer on tap is delicious. ”
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If I had to choose what I'd want for my last meal, it just might be a Bistro Burger & those delicious fries. ”
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The best burger I had was in the Upper Eastside cafe/ diner on Lexington Avenue on 64-65 street. ”
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People who are big on decor and atmosphere in restaurants may not like that, but my attitude is, what better kind of place to enjoy a great burger and fries? ”
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In search of the best burger in town, the corner bistro was alright but I can't say much else. ”
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great place to come if, like me, you are on a tight budget and in need of some wholesome, filling, unhealthy food. ”
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Also, the burgers are pretty darn good. ”
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The meat melts in your mouth like filet mingon, and keeps with you to until you cleanse your pallet will a well-deserved mug of the good stuff. ”
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If you don't like burgers ”
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All bar food tastes good after you have been drinking. ”
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-- burger exceptional, staff top shelf, and a great juke box. ”
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Though I am told by many the burgers are good, there are no other charms to be found here. ”
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But the burgers are the best along with anything choice of beveregs that is serverd. ”
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Although it looks like a whole in the wall, its a cool spot for a late night burger, espcially if your in the mood to relax, but you better order two burgers if you plan on getting full. ”
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cannot believe how anyone could think this is the best burger in the city. ”
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If you are looking for a good burger downtown, go to Paul's. ”
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cool crowd, geat jukebox, good atmosphere, and some bad ass burgers. ”
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The burgers were juicy but greasy. ”
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The best spot for brainstorming your next great hair-brained scheme, or plan to get rich quick while chomping on THE best burger on the planet and wash it down with a little McSorleys straight from the tap - how's that for a true New York burger joint. ”
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The fries sucked and the atmosphere is a cross between MASH's Mess Tent and Animal House! ”
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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. ”
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and the best burgers around bar none! ”
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This place is supposed to be the best burger in town? ”
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Maybe with a hangover this is overlooked but for those of us in search of a great burger, it's just a disappointment. ”
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People keep telling me that the burger at Corner Bistro is the best in town. ”
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tasty but unremarkable burger. ”
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This is the best "package" burger experience in town. ”
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From the charming host/bartender Paul to the local neighbor in the corner, Roger, the atmosphere and the delicious food filled every part of our hearts as well as stomach. ”
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The wimply plate of cold, overcooked fries is a joke. ”
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CHeap beer, bistro burger is delicious and it is a smoking restaurant. ”
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went a few months ago, order my burger medium and received it raw. ”
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The joint's reputation for a great burger is well-earned. ”
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(If you are a burger fanatic - go to the Jackson Hole, or Burger Heaven - now THEY are great burgers!) ”
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And every now or then you can walk right in sit right down and go to town on the best burger in town! ”
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Corner Bistro has great burgers, but the best in New York are available at the Smith & Wollensky Grill on 49th Street around the corner from the Steak House of the same name. ”
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You can have both in this lovely, quaint n' cozy dive of a restaurant - the waiters aren't nice, but they know their burgers. ”
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can see why it gets so packed, though- it was one of the best burgers I've ever had! ”
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It's true - it is the best burger in tow ”
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Wow, what a great burger! ”
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love burgers and corner bistro is definitely my favorite place in the city! ”
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The burger was as good as advertised, although I have to say the fries were a little puny. ”
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The french fries were really good, though. ”
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This makes the bacon unbelivably delicious and crunchy, the fries have a delicious meaty bacon grease taste, and the whole place smells like bacon. ”
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The burgers are cooked to perfection and well worth the wait (the line forms about 7pm), Relaxed atmosphere and good crowd make Corner Bistro the best place to grab a burger in NYC. ”
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If you really want a good burger, fly to SoCal and go to an In-N-Out Burger. ”
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What they say is true, this is the best (regularly priced) burger in Manhattan. ”
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This is probably one of the best burgers I've had in the city. ”
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Corner Bistro has personality and decent food; you'll enjoy it if you don't go expecting fireworks. ”
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So then you step up one level to medium-well, and they give you an overcooked dry burger. ”
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Not only the best burger around town but also the best eats for 5 bucks that you can find. ”
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The famous burger did not disappoint. ”
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was told that this place had the best burger in the city and they were terrible. ”
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It's a great old burger bar - fast in and out -crude place that you will miss one day. ”
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It's a place to go to if you want to just keep to yourself and enjoy your burger and fries and beer. ”
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The burgers are good but not overly spectacular. ”
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(3) Le Parker Meridian - secret hotel burger - lines and not a great value (thin burger). ”
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don't ever order burgers anywhere except at the Bistro - it's not just how the Bistro Burger is perfectly well-done or how the bacon on it is perfectly crispy or how the flavors of the cheese and onion blend perfectly with the juicy burger and bacon, bu ”
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I'd say I've had a bad burger there once or twice. ”
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As a cop in NY, I know a good place to eat, and the Corner Bistro is THE BEST burger in the city! ”
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Though have been slightly less impressed lately (little less moist than in the past) this is one of the best burgers in nyc. ”
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These are the Best burgers I have ever tasted. ”
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Great hamburgers, but the Corner Bistro has the worst service of any food establishment I've ever been to. ”
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Two-dollar beers, killer burgers, and a perfect jukebox. ”
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The bar's old Greenwich Village charm, as well as the fact that food is served until the bar closes late at night, solidify its status at the best burger joint in NYC. ”
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have no idea why people or posers think this is the best burger in NYC. ”
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We were very disappointed about this place because we had high hopes for it since it was rated as one of the best burger restaurants in New York. ”
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won't say that the burgers are bad, but they are not deserving of the lofty praise given in previous reviews. ”
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Bistro burger is the best in the city by far ”
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go to jackson hole for good food and ambience. ”
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The burgers here are good, but I don't know how this is always rated the best. ”
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If this is the best burger in the city then I am from the wrong city. ”
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But this is the best burger in town. ”
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My favorite is the bacon cheeseburger (cheddar), medium. ”
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or fries, or beer, but no place pulls it all together in a charming Village location like Corner Bistro. ”
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There's nothing good about this place, and if you think this is a good burger place you don't know what a good burger is. ”
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Along with fries and a pickle, their burgers are delightful, and they are enormous - a burger lovers dream! ”
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The burgers are consistently excellent fare. ”
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One of the best burgers I've had ever. ”
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TCB grills up fat, juicy burgers that border on orgasmic. ”
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Was it just a bad burger making day in the kitchen? ”
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Good food, local flavor ”
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For years I would tell anyone and everyone I knew that if they wanted the best bacon cheeseburger ever, to go here. ”
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.... and I've had plenty of good burgers in Texas. ”
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Until recently I swore by the cheap beer, savory bistro burgers, and charming veteran bartender of Corner Bistro; yet after my last visit I will never again return to what was once my favorite neighborhood bar. ”
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The waiter offered no apologies and our food was cold. ”
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the burgers are admittedly good, but not the best i've ever had. ”
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I've brought many different people and the all come away with the same comment - that's the best burger I've ever had. ”
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But if you're looking for great food and beer, and authentic NYC-ness, then you can't miss it. ”
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The burger is juicy (albeit way too big to hold and eat properly) and flavorful and the fries are perfectly crispy but it's a very simple place. ”
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Is it a good dive bar with good burgers? ”
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The beer was good and we didn't mind the wait too much because we heard the burgers were amazing. ”
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recommend "The Bistro Burger", a luscious but not overwhelming bacon cheese burger cooked medium rare. ”
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The burgers are awesome! ”
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great food for a great price ”
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At night it's always packed and you usually cannot get a seat, which is obviously confirms that their burgers are the best. ”
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Yes, the burgers are good. ”
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While New York wins the battle of having the best pizza in the country, LA may take the cake for the best burgers. ”
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Service is not that great, but when the most expensive meal is $5.75, they know the tips aren't really going to be that great. ”
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The absolute best burger in Manhattan. ”
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had just flown into the city an hour earlier and wanted a great burger and a beer. ”
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It's a fantastic little dive for a brew and a cheap burger, but NYC's best burger -- let alone the country's -- it is not. ”
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The fries were good, but identical to McDonald's version for twice the price; I don't think I would be able to tell the difference in a blind taste test. ”
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These are the things any good bar should have: A great jukebox (check), a great bartender (Jeff's great, check), and great food (check). ”
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Sure, the burgers are good, but not good enough to make up for the abominable service and disgusting, filthy atmosphere. ”
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Corner Bistro has the BEST burgers in the city. ”
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Corner Bistro has been around for a long time, and is well known for having a great burger. ”
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love the easy going atmosphere and the burger was really tasty. ”
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The burger was huge and juicy. ”
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the best burger! ”
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great burgers and a wait staff that knows how to keep the beer flowing. ”
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I'll echo most sentiments here - nice, thick burger that comes out quickly - mine was medium well although I asked for medium rare. ”
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If you want a REALLY GREAT burger, go to McHales, now that is not only dee-licious, but a great deal as well. ”
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Tasty, fresh onions, Heinz Ketchup and cold beer or Coke in a glass mug. ”
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If you want a great burger, go to Corner Bistro! ”
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Why are they considered "best burger"? ”
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I've been going up and down the best burgers in nyc lists for months now and Corner Bistro is definitely top 5. ”
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Went last night to check out what people claimed to be the best burger and loved it. ”
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The Bistro Burger (which i order) tasted juicy with crispy bacon. ”
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"The Beast"ro Burger -- The perfect combination of bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and hamburger. ”
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Best burgers in Manhattan, friendly bar tenders and good neighborhood/corner bar atmosphere. ”
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It would have been so easy for him to just tell us that we needed to order drinks with our food, which we were more than willing to do. ”
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just went here for the first time and thought the burger was so great. ”
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Your chin will drip with the luscious juices from this delectible burger. ”
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Cozy Soup and Burger is a better burger,but by no means do I believe that that's the best burger in NYC. ”
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The burger is simply the best - any way you take it - melting down your throat with a pint to wash it back. ”
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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. ”
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went to corner bistro not expecting outstanding service or the best food ever; but even my modest expectations were not met. ”
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This is for sure my favorite burger in NY. ”
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Tucked away in a corner of the West Village is one of the best burger places in New York. ”
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Don't expect linens on your table, or lemon slices in your water, just expect a great burger at a great price and you won't be disappointed! ”
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Great food, rude bartender ”
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The burgers are awesome and filling too. ”
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But the food is great (love them burgers)and the bar has, with out a doubt, a lot of charm. ”
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pity those who only had these inferior burgers, and I challenge them to the visit the Corner Bistro and discover what a good bloody burger is. ”
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The chili was good, and quite spicy. ”
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The bistro burger arrived and it wasn't juicy, the meat wasn't flavorful (like Shake Shack's which uses sirloin + ground brisket for the taste), and the bacon was so hardened from sitting out since the morning shift when it was most likely cooked, that it ”
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they always tell me, "sure" and that sends me on my way to the easiest drinking beers, best tunes, and juiciest burger in town. ”
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The burgers are dry and overcooked. ”
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The burger is decent, not really amazing though. ”
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have no idea how this got ratted the best burger in town. ”
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Besides being a mediocre burger, this place is a dump! ”
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So I always call, order the burger and pick it up to eat at home. ”
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The Corner Bistro HAD the best burgers in the city. ”
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Its cheap, has good food, and a wonderful jukebox! ”
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recommend you start off with a cold McSorley's Ale for $2.50 and order up a Bistro Burger cooked medium rare with a 6side of fries if you must. ”
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Good burger, but that's about it ”
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But, The Corner Bistro is grilling up some tasty, tasty burgers that stand next to the city of angels best ground beef delights. ”
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While the long wait for a table can be a pain, the burgers are the best--plain and simple. ”
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love this place: cheap beer and great burgers! ”
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wouln't say it's the best burger in the city---but it was pretty decent. ”
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This really is the best burger in NYC. ”
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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. ”
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The burgers were greasy, the beers were cold, the atmosphere was dark and dingy. ”
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We endured a dinner laden with rude remarks, obnoxious leers and were ultimately mis-charged five dollars more than our meal cost. ”
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Corner Bistro has what one might call the best Burger in town, but it is just that: Only a burger. ”
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Yes, this really is the BEST burger. ”
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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. ”
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Too many people are on to this place for a great burger. ”
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The simplest menu in the city and possibly the best burger I have ever had, and beleive me, i'm a professional. ”
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The fries were also crispy and very tasty. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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Great burgers and even better beer selection make this place a MUST do while in NYC. ”
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You have only 3 options, plain burger, cheeseburger, and bistro burger (BLT cheeseburger) but any more would only take away from the sublime perfection that is the corner bistro pattie. ”
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The simplest menu in the city and possibly the best burger I have ever had, and beleive me, i'm a professional. ”
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love the simple menu, movie stars and rock stars like hanging out here at 3am. ”
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Great selections on the jukebox. ”
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| overall |
93.33000183105469% positive |
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its a great dive bar,,,perfect place to have a drink with an old man with no teeth. ”
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If you are 20 years old and have no money this is a great place to go, as the prices are basically what McDonalds charge. ”
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If you like great burgers and beer in a no frills environment, and don't want to pay NYC prices, this is the place for you. ”
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Go with friends and its a great place to hang out and get some good all-american cheap eats. ”
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As a cop in NY, I know a good place to eat, and the Corner Bistro is THE BEST burger in the city! ”
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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. ”
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The burgers are cooked to perfection and well worth the wait (the line forms about 7pm), Relaxed atmosphere and good crowd make Corner Bistro the best place to grab a burger in NYC. ”
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for $ this is the best place in the world. ”
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It is fair to say that if you are hanging out with a few friends (not too many), and you want some beers, a few burgers, and interesting people to people-watch - then I highly recommend the Bistro - it is a great fun place. ”
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great place to come if, like me, you are on a tight budget and in need of some wholesome, filling, unhealthy food. ”
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Definitely not the best hamburger place in NYC. ”
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great GREAT place ”
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There's nothing good about this place, and if you think this is a good burger place you don't know what a good burger is. ”
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It's a great old burger bar - fast in and out -crude place that you will miss one day. ”
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These burgers are terrific and a good price but the place, esp. ”
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100.0% positive |
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The price was reasonable, but I would never go back. ”
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Until recently I swore by the cheap beer, savory bistro burgers, and charming veteran bartender of Corner Bistro; yet after my last visit I will never again return to what was once my favorite neighborhood bar. ”
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| service |
69.12000179290771% positive |
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We endured a dinner laden with rude remarks, obnoxious leers and were ultimately mis-charged five dollars more than our meal cost. ”
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Best burgers in Manhattan, friendly bar tenders and good neighborhood/corner bar atmosphere. ”
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The bartender was very friendly and the service was quick, even though it was 8:00 on Wednesday night and very busy. ”
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Worst service ”
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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. ”
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actually, if there's a bar stool open, ust sit at the bar for the best service. ”
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Beer was good, so the night wasn't a total wash, but don't be fooled by these other people who say that their burger is the best in New York, because it simply isn't. ”
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some people rave about them, but they really are just okay. ”
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The BEST burgers in town, no doubt, this little hole in the wall place always has line out the door and servers running around in a frenzy to cater to everyone's needs! ”
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The staff is so rude it makes you uncomfortable! ”
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The servers were very rude and you can almost see them sighing mentally when we requested for water. ”
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Worst service ever! ”
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met people that haven't even eaten there but still claim it to be the best burger in town. ”
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It attracts a very wide range of people, which is cool. ”
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Great food, rude bartender ”
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The prices were good but I have never recieved some horrible service in my life. ”
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went to corner bistro not expecting outstanding service or the best food ever; but even my modest expectations were not met. ”
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It is fair to say that if you are hanging out with a few friends (not too many), and you want some beers, a few burgers, and interesting people to people-watch - then I highly recommend the Bistro - it is a great fun place. ”
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don't understand where some of these people get off calling the Corner Bistro not good. ”
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These are the things any good bar should have: A great jukebox (check), a great bartender (Jeff's great, check), and great food (check). ”
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And the bartender, Jeff, is about as close to "the perfect New York bartender" that you can get - fast with the pour and witty as hell. ”
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And the best bartenders. ”
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You can have both in this lovely, quaint n' cozy dive of a restaurant - the waiters aren't nice, but they know their burgers. ”
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Perfectly nice staff too! ”
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From the charming host/bartender Paul to the local neighbor in the corner, Roger, the atmosphere and the delicious food filled every part of our hearts as well as stomach. ”
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It wasnt like McSorleys where the rude service is part of the allure this guy was just a joke. ”
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He must be a relative of the owner to remain employed with such a consistently rude attitude towards customers. ”
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The atmosphere couldn't be better, and the service was outstanding -- at the time there were only two people working the entire bar, and we still got taken care of like it was a five star restaurant. ”
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-- burger exceptional, staff top shelf, and a great juke box. ”
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Waiting for a table is all part of the fun, enjoy a couple of $2 beers and strike up a conversation with the great people that are always waiting for a Burger any time of night at the Corner Bistro! ”
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great burgers and a wait staff that knows how to keep the beer flowing. ”
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Huge contrast to the rest of the friendly staff. ”
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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. ”
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Don't go to Corner Bistro expecting to be seated right away and to have a charming, cute waitress serve your food. ”
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Too many people are on to this place for a great burger. ”
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Lousy service spoils great hamburgers ”
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Seriously, it offends me to think that people honestly think that this crap is good. ”
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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. ”
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I've brought many different people and the all come away with the same comment - that's the best burger I've ever had. ”
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have no idea why people or posers think this is the best burger in NYC. ”
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Great place, great staff and an overall real New York feel. ”
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Sure, the burgers are good, but not good enough to make up for the abominable service and disgusting, filthy atmosphere. ”
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surly waiter takes your order, which unless you're clueless, is a Bistro Burger and fries. ”
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The bartender (who works the late night shift) is rude, inconsiderate, and inhospitable. ”
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waiter is slow, so order everything at once when you have a chance. ”
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The service is fast and not at all fussy or complicated. ”
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The waiter offered no apologies and our food was cold. ”
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Until recently I swore by the cheap beer, savory bistro burgers, and charming veteran bartender of Corner Bistro; yet after my last visit I will never again return to what was once my favorite neighborhood bar. ”
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Great hamburgers, but the Corner Bistro has the worst service of any food establishment I've ever been to. ”
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Laugh off the bartender's attitude and enjoy your stay, it's well worth it! ”
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Went last night to check out what people claimed to be the best burger and loved it. ”
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| value |
85.03000259399414% positive |
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Sure, the prices are good, but you are only getting good, not great. ”
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The burger is good and worth experiencing, but it's not QUITE as good as J.G. Melon's. ”
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it's cheap, it's fun, it's consistent great and simple food. ”
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The burgers are cooked to perfection and well worth the wait (the line forms about 7pm), Relaxed atmosphere and good crowd make Corner Bistro the best place to grab a burger in NYC. ”
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The best beer (McSorelys Ale for 3 bucks a mug.) ”
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The bacon cheeseburger has some generous strips of thick bacon, and the fries are awesome! ”
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The fries were good, but identical to McDonald's version for twice the price; I don't think I would be able to tell the difference in a blind taste test. ”
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If you are 20 years old and have no money this is a great place to go, as the prices are basically what McDonalds charge. ”
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it's easy to find a great burger in New York, but not easy to find good value. ”
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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. ”
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The burger was huge and juicy. ”
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it's good value but isn't worth the aggravation and effort to eat here. ”
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It's really just a small dive bar that serves relatively expensive burgers. ”
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We endured a dinner laden with rude remarks, obnoxious leers and were ultimately mis-charged five dollars more than our meal cost. ”
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Awesome value. ”
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Laugh off the bartender's attitude and enjoy your stay, it's well worth it! ”
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It's in a small corner on West 4th which is annoying to get to for some New Yorkers, but its well worth it. ”
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But, if you go with some friends and order a beer while you wait, it's well worth it. ”
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Two-dollar beers, killer burgers, and a perfect jukebox. ”
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The tap beers are a bit pricey though. ”
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(3) Le Parker Meridian - secret hotel burger - lines and not a great value (thin burger). ”
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Service is not that great, but when the most expensive meal is $5.75, they know the tips aren't really going to be that great. ”
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Excellent prices for the beers though, and overall a great cheap eats experience. ”
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I'm a big tipper for the most part and this guy couldn't score a tip on my tap on my most generous day. ”
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Plainly: cheap, excellent meat, good bun, thick bacon, no crap ever! ”
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The prices were good but I have never recieved some horrible service in my life. ”
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What do you like more, completely addictive patties of greasy beef, or glasses of cheap refreshing beer to wash it down? ”
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These burgers are terrific and a good price but the place, esp. ”
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The lines are long if you get there after 6 PM but the wait is worth it, especially with a nice McSorely's to pass the time. ”
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love this place: cheap beer and great burgers! ”
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If you enjoy an Old NYC dive bar atmosphere, with a truely scrumptous hamburger at incredibly cheap prices in the picturesque West Village, go to the Corner Bistro. ”
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Huge burgers, great fries, ridiculously cheap bee. ”
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corner bistro is great value, but not the best value. ”
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Until recently I swore by the cheap beer, savory bistro burgers, and charming veteran bartender of Corner Bistro; yet after my last visit I will never again return to what was once my favorite neighborhood bar. ”
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Not only the best burger around town but also the best eats for 5 bucks that you can find. ”
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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. ”
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Burger is fabulous, it's a heart attack on a plate but it is soo worth the wait, the hard to find location, and the cramped seating. ”
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Great burger, good price, and cheap beer. ”
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The price was reasonable, but I would never go back. ”
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Go with friends and its a great place to hang out and get some good all-american cheap eats. ”
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The meat is tender and made perfect as ordered,the price is very honest and the envirement is great! ”
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Corner Bistro consistently has the best burgers in town, and they're affordable! ”
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Don't expect linens on your table, or lemon slices in your water, just expect a great burger at a great price and you won't be disappointed! ”
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Excellent burgers at great prices! ”
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Its cheap, has good food, and a wonderful jukebox! ”
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great food for a great price ”
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It's a fantastic little dive for a brew and a cheap burger, but NYC's best burger -- let alone the country's -- it is not. ”
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The prices are certainly tasty though. ”
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If you like great burgers and beer in a no frills environment, and don't want to pay NYC prices, this is the place for you. ”
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| wait time |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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The lines are long if you get there after 6 PM but the wait is worth it, especially with a nice McSorely's to pass the time. ”
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this place is the worst kept secret in town), and the lines get long. ”
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Corner Bistro has been around for a long time, and is well known for having a great burger. ”
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Our burgers and fries came really fast (5-10 minutes), but our water remained nowhere to be seen. ”
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Great burgers, cold beer, weekdays are better for quick seating. ”
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While the long wait for a table can be a pain, the burgers are the best--plain and simple. ”
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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. ”
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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. ”
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For a quick bite or a latenight snack CB is great. ”
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waiter is slow, so order everything at once when you have a chance. ”
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McSorley's is perfect to wash one down, especially at $2, and it really hits the spot after a long night of drinking; they serve till 3:30am. ”
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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. ”
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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. ”
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so that the jostling, spilled beers, and hour long wait doesn't bother you. ”
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The bartender was very friendly and the service was quick, even though it was 8:00 on Wednesday night and very busy. ”
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The best spot for brainstorming your next great hair-brained scheme, or plan to get rich quick while chomping on THE best burger on the planet and wash it down with a little McSorleys straight from the tap - how's that for a true New York burger joint. ”
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it was a 45 minute wait for less than average burgers & the worst chili EVER in a noisy, dirty tavern. ”
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Don't buy into the hype and wait 45 minutes being pushed and shoved around by drunk frat boy wanna be's in order to get possibly one of the worst meals you will ever eat. ”
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