| ambiance |
70.27999877929688% positive |
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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 fries sucked and the atmosphere is a cross between MASH's Mess Tent and Animal House! ”
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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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go to jackson hole for good food and ambience. ”
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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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Sure, the burgers are good, but not good enough to make up for the abominable service and disgusting, filthy atmosphere. ”
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bad food, bad atmosphere and a skuzzy clientel add up to a place to avoid. ”
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it's cheap, it's fun, it's consistent great and simple food. ”
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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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cool crowd, geat jukebox, good atmosphere, and some bad ass burgers. ”
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Good Burger, Great atmosphere, Cheap eats & Drinks ”
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Best burgers in Manhattan, friendly bar tenders and good neighborhood/corner bar atmosphere. ”
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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 atmosphere is fun, but the burgers are lousy. ”
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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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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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the bistro has a warm atmosphere with killer music. ”
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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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The atmostphere is fun and busy. ”
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Great atmosphere and great locals! ”
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love the easy going atmosphere and the burger was really tasty. ”
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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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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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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 burgers were greasy, the beers were cold, the atmosphere was dark and dingy. ”
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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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Very nice atmosphere. ”
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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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or fries, or beer, but no place pulls it all together in a charming Village location like Corner Bistro. ”
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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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| 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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and the best burgers around bar none! ”
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so that the jostling, spilled beers, and hour long wait doesn't bother you. ”
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The joint is old but the beer is cold. ”
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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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had just flown into the city an hour earlier and wanted a great burger and a beer. ”
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Excellent prices for the beers though, and overall a great cheap eats experience. ”
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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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The best beer (McSorelys Ale for 3 bucks a mug.) ”
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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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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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The beer was good and we didn't mind the wait too much because we heard the burgers were amazing. ”
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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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At least the beer was good. ”
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CHeap beer, bistro burger is delicious and it is a smoking restaurant. ”
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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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But, if you go with some friends and order a beer while you wait, it's well worth it. ”
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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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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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Best burgers in Manhattan, friendly bar tenders and good neighborhood/corner bar atmosphere. ”
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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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The drinks are decent from the bar and a turn off is the cash only policy. ”
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Great bar too, good late nigtht eats alternative. ”
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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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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 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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great burgers and a wait staff that knows how to keep the beer flowing. ”
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love this place: cheap beer and great burgers! ”
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The tap beers are a bit pricey though. ”
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Great burger, good price, and cheap beer. ”
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So then we decided wed order our beers then, but he totally ignored us. ”
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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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Great with cold beer at the bar. ”
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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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its a great dive bar,,,perfect place to have a drink with an old man with no teeth. ”
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All bar food tastes good after you have been drinking. ”
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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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It's the "real" crowd, the classic jazz/oldies jukebox, the unchanged decor and cold beer that make it timeless. ”
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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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The beer on tap is delicious. ”
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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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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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Two-dollar beers, killer burgers, and a perfect jukebox. ”
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Don't forget to order a decently-priced beer, too. ”
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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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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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Great burgers, cold beer, weekdays are better for quick seating. ”
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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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Great burgers and even better beer selection make this place a MUST do while in NYC. ”
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No frills, just good burgers n beer! ”
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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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But the food is great (love them burgers)and the bar has, with out a doubt, a lot of charm. ”
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It's really just a small dive bar that serves relatively expensive burgers. ”
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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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Tasty, fresh onions, Heinz Ketchup and cold beer or Coke in a glass mug. ”
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| food quality |
86.52000427246094% positive |
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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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or fries, or beer, but no place pulls it all together in a charming Village location like Corner Bistro. ”
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Wow, what a great burger! ”
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Besides being a mediocre burger, this place is a dump! ”
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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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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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Great food, rude bartender ”
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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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If you don't like burgers ”
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Excellent burgers at great prices! ”
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Decent tasty burger. ”
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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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These burgers are terrific and a good price but the place, esp. ”
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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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This place is supposed to be 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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If you can get past the crowd and actually get a table, you'll get a great burger. ”
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Plainly: cheap, excellent meat, good bun, thick bacon, no crap ever! ”
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My favorite burger ”
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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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Corner Bistro consistently has the best burgers in town, and they're affordable! ”
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and the fries excellent. ”
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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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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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the burgers are admittedly good, but not the best i've ever had. ”
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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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The bacon cheeseburger has some generous strips of thick bacon, and the fries are awesome! ”
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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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But the burgers are the best along with anything choice of beveregs that is serverd. ”
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This is the best "package" burger experience in town. ”
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Best burgers in Manhattan, friendly bar tenders and good neighborhood/corner bar atmosphere. ”
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These were by far the best french fries that I have ever had. ”
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just the place to have a great burger experience. ”
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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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good burgers, but. ”
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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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love burgers and corner bistro is definitely my favorite place in the city! ”
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If you are looking for a good burger downtown, go to Paul's. ”
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Huge burgers, great fries, ridiculously cheap bee. ”
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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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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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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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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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The chili was good, and quite spicy. ”
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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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Yeah, good burgers. ”
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Great burger, good price, and cheap beer. ”
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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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You are missing out if you like burgers and haven't been here yet! ”
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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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People keep telling me that the burger at Corner Bistro is the best 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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have no idea how this got ratted the best burger in town. ”
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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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I'd say I've had a bad burger there once or twice. ”
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CHeap beer, bistro burger is delicious and it is a smoking restaurant. ”
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was told that this place had the best burger in the city and they were terrible. ”
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Good food, local flavor ”
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was told this is the best burger joint in NY. ”
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The prices are certainly tasty though. ”
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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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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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If you want a great burger, go to Corner Bistro! ”
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Wholly crap, that is one good burger! ”
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(3) Le Parker Meridian - secret hotel burger - lines and not a great value (thin burger). ”
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The atmosphere is fun, but the burgers are lousy. ”
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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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But this is the best burger in town. ”
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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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The french fries were really good, though. ”
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Good burger, but that's about it ”
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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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No frills, just good burgers n beer! ”
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The fries are fantastic. ”
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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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In search of the best burger in town, the corner bistro was alright but I can't say much else. ”
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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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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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Amazing burgers ”
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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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Corner Bistro has personality and decent food; you'll enjoy it if you don't go expecting fireworks. ”
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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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met people that haven't even eaten there but still claim it to be the best burger in town. ”
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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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Two-dollar beers, killer burgers, and a perfect jukebox. ”
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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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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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My favorite is the bacon cheeseburger (cheddar), medium. ”
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Yes, the burgers are good. ”
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This is for sure my favorite burger in NY. ”
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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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just went here for the first time and thought the burger was so great. ”
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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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love this place: cheap beer and great burgers! ”
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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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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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One should order a couple of burgers here to really get the appetite down. ”
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Your chin will drip with the luscious juices from this delectible burger. ”
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surly waiter takes your order, which unless you're clueless, is a Bistro Burger and fries. ”
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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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love the easy going atmosphere and the burger was really tasty. ”
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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 you are a burger fanatic - go to the Jackson Hole, or Burger Heaven - now THEY are great 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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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 burgers are dry and overcooked. ”
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Its cheap, has good food, and a wonderful jukebox! ”
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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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Tasty, fresh onions, Heinz Ketchup and cold beer or Coke in a glass mug. ”
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go to jackson hole for good food and ambience. ”
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The burgers are fantastic. ”
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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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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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The meat is tender and made perfect as ordered,the price is very honest and the envirement is great! ”
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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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The Corner Bistro HAD the best burgers in the city. ”
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This is probably one of the best burgers I've had in the city. ”
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cool crowd, geat jukebox, good atmosphere, and some bad ass burgers. ”
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The famous burger did not disappoint. ”
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The burger was huge and juicy. ”
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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 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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can see why it gets so packed, though- it was one of the best burgers I've ever had! ”
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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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These are the Best burgers I have ever tasted. ”
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This really is the best burger in NYC. ”
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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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it's cheap, it's fun, it's consistent great and simple food. ”
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The burgers are awesome and filling too. ”
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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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The beer on tap is delicious. ”
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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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It's a good burger but there are plenty of Greek diners around where you get something comparable. ”
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Is it a good dive bar with good burgers? ”
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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 absolute best burger in Manhattan. ”
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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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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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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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cannot believe how anyone could think this is the best burger in the city. ”
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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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went a few months ago, order my burger medium and received it raw. ”
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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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And it's a good burger. ”
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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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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 best burger 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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great food for a great price ”
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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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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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The wimply plate of cold, overcooked fries is a joke. ”
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recommend "The Bistro Burger", a luscious but not overwhelming bacon cheese burger cooked medium rare. ”
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Best, juicy, not-too-tightly packed, meaty burgers oozing delectable juice--not grizzle or fat! ”
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All bar food tastes good after you have been drinking. ”
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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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The Bistro Burger (which i order) tasted juicy with crispy bacon. ”
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One of 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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great burgers and a wait staff that knows how to keep the beer flowing. ”
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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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and the best burgers around bar none! ”
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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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It's really just a small dive bar that serves relatively expensive burgers. ”
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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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wouln't say it's the best burger in the city---but it was pretty decent. ”
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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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Corner Bistro has the BEST burgers in the city. ”
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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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Not only the best burger around town but also the best eats for 5 bucks that you can find. ”
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Best burger joint around in NYC! ”
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the best burger! ”
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TCB grills up fat, juicy burgers that border on orgasmic. ”
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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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Amazing burgers and great music all the time - very cool scene too. ”
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-- burger exceptional, staff top shelf, and a great juke box. ”
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So I always call, order the burger and pick it up to eat at home. ”
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have no idea why people or posers think this is the best burger in NYC. ”
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The burgers are awesome! ”
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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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Great burger and honestly some of the best bathroom graffiti in the city. ”
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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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the fries are just ok but the burgers are big you don't even need fries. ”
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Why are they considered "best burger"? ”
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The joint's reputation for a great burger is well-earned. ”
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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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These burgers are so awesome that I will continue my saturday ritual until I run out of cash. ”
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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's true - it is the best burger in tow ”
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The fries were really good, too; they were crunchy and not too salty. ”
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The burgers were greasy, the beers were cold, the atmosphere was dark and dingy. ”
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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 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 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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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 are seeking a great burger, Silver Spurs and Paul's are better. ”
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The burgers were juicy but greasy. ”
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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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The burgers are consistently excellent fare. ”
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If this is the best burger in the city then I am from the wrong city. ”
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Too many people are on to this place for a great burger. ”
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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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What they say is true, this is the best (regularly priced) burger in Manhattan. ”
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Also, the burgers are pretty darn good. ”
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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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Was it just a bad burger making day in the kitchen? ”
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burgers are pretty tasty but small and not that exceptional. ”
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All I want is a good burger! ”
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"The Beast"ro Burger -- The perfect combination of bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and hamburger. ”
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Corner Bistro was the most amazing burger we had ever tasted in this world. ”
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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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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 burger is good and worth experiencing, but it's not QUITE as good as J.G. Melon's. ”
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One of the best burgers I've had ever. ”
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The burgers are good but not overly spectacular. ”
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Great burgers, cold beer, weekdays are better for quick seating. ”
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It just happens to serve the best burgers in the city. ”
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=P I couldn't enjoy my food! ”
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bad food, bad atmosphere and a skuzzy clientel add up to a place to avoid. ”
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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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The burger is decent, not really amazing though. ”
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.... and I've had plenty of good burgers in Texas. ”
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The waiter offered no apologies and our food was cold. ”
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tasty but unremarkable burger. ”
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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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Bistro burger is the best in the city by far ”
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The fries were also crispy and very tasty. ”
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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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Great burgers and even better beer selection make this place a MUST do while in NYC. ”
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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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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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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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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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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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Yes, this really is the BEST burger. ”
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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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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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100.0% positive |
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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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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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Great selections on the jukebox. ”
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love the simple menu, movie stars and rock stars like hanging out here at 3am. ”
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Great burgers and even better beer selection make this place a MUST do while in NYC. ”
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| overall |
93.33000183105469% positive |
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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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its a great dive bar,,,perfect place to have a drink with an old man with no teeth. ”
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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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for $ this is the best place in the world. ”
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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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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 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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These burgers are terrific and a good price but the place, esp. ”
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Definitely not the best hamburger place in NYC. ”
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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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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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great GREAT place ”
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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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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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Go with friends and its a great place to hang out and get some good all-american cheap eats. ”
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100.0% positive |
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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 price was reasonable, but I would never go back. ”
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69.12000179290771% positive |
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Lousy service spoils great hamburgers ”
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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 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 service is fast and not at all fussy or complicated. ”
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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 waiter offered no apologies and our food was cold. ”
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waiter is slow, so order everything at once when you have a chance. ”
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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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great burgers and a wait staff that knows how to keep the beer flowing. ”
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don't understand where some of these people get off calling the Corner Bistro not good. ”
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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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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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Seriously, it offends me to think that people honestly think that this crap is good. ”
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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 staff is so rude it makes you uncomfortable! ”
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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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Sure, the burgers are good, but not good enough to make up for the abominable service and disgusting, filthy atmosphere. ”
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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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surly waiter takes your order, which unless you're clueless, is a Bistro Burger and fries. ”
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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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It wasnt like McSorleys where the rude service is part of the allure this guy was just a joke. ”
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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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Went last night to check out what people claimed to be the best burger and loved it. ”
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-- burger exceptional, staff top shelf, and a great juke box. ”
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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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And the best bartenders. ”
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It attracts a very wide range of people, which is cool. ”
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some people rave about them, but they really are just okay. ”
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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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have no idea why people or posers think this is the best burger in NYC. ”
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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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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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Best burgers in Manhattan, friendly bar tenders and good neighborhood/corner bar atmosphere. ”
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Worst service ever! ”
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Perfectly nice staff too! ”
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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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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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Too many people are on to this place for a great burger. ”
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Laugh off the bartender's attitude and enjoy your stay, it's well worth it! ”
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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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The bartender (who works the late night shift) is rude, inconsiderate, and inhospitable. ”
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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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actually, if there's a bar stool open, ust sit at the bar for the best service. ”
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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 prices were good but I have never recieved some horrible service in my life. ”
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Huge contrast to the rest of the friendly staff. ”
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Great food, rude bartender ”
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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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Great place, great staff and an overall real New York feel. ”
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Worst service ”
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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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| 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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But, if you go with some friends and order a beer while you wait, it's well worth it. ”
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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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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 prices were good but I have never recieved some horrible service in my life. ”
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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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Excellent prices for the beers though, and overall a great cheap eats experience. ”
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it's cheap, it's fun, it's consistent great and simple food. ”
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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 burger was huge and juicy. ”
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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 burger is good and worth experiencing, but it's not QUITE as good as J.G. Melon's. ”
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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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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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Huge burgers, great fries, ridiculously cheap bee. ”
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Great burger, good price, and cheap beer. ”
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These burgers are terrific and a good price but the place, esp. ”
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it's good value but isn't worth the aggravation and effort to eat here. ”
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love this place: cheap beer and great burgers! ”
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corner bistro is great value, but not the best value. ”
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The prices are certainly tasty though. ”
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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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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 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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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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The price was reasonable, but I would never go back. ”
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(3) Le Parker Meridian - secret hotel burger - lines and not a great value (thin burger). ”
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great food for a great price ”
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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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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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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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The bacon cheeseburger has some generous strips of thick bacon, and the fries are awesome! ”
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The tap beers are a bit pricey though. ”
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It's really just a small dive bar that serves relatively expensive burgers. ”
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Excellent burgers at great prices! ”
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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 best beer (McSorelys Ale for 3 bucks a mug.) ”
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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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The meat is tender and made perfect as ordered,the price is very honest and the envirement is great! ”
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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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Plainly: cheap, excellent meat, good bun, thick bacon, no crap ever! ”
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Corner Bistro consistently has the best burgers in town, and they're affordable! ”
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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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Its cheap, has good food, and a wonderful jukebox! ”
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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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Two-dollar beers, killer burgers, and a perfect jukebox. ”
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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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66.66999816894531% positive |
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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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waiter is slow, so order everything at once when you have a chance. ”
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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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this place is the worst kept secret in town), and the lines get long. ”
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so that the jostling, spilled beers, and hour long wait doesn't bother you. ”
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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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While the long wait for a table can be a pain, the burgers are the best--plain and simple. ”
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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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Our burgers and fries came really fast (5-10 minutes), but our water remained nowhere to be seen. ”
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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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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 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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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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For a quick bite or a latenight snack CB is great. ”
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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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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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Great burgers, cold beer, weekdays are better for quick seating. ”
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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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