Restaurants, Traditional American Restaurants, Hamburgers
$, Bar Scene, Cheap Eats, Dine At The Bar, Local Favorite
Corner Bistro, the last of the bohemian bars in West Greenwich Village, has been serving customers since the earlier part of this century. The original ambience is pretty much unchanged, and we like to keep it that way.
Just plain god burgers and fries. Seating at lunch time is definitely tight, but you can usually find a spot at the bar.
Pros: food, cheap
Cons: seating
Posted 07/18/02
I have been a devoted Bistro regular for more than a year now because it's a bar, nothing more. These are the things any good bar should have: A great jukebox (check), a great bartender (Jeff's great, check), and great food (check). Nothing more, nothing less. Add to that ridiculously low prices (I've heard the owner owns the building and doesn't need to rake in the cash) and it's almost always worth a visit. The $2 glasses of McSorelys slip into the gullet like satin, and the crusty neighborhood regulars are always good for a laugh. That said, the worst thing about the Bistro is that it's ridiculously packed any time between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. I try to go there after I've been out for the night to top off my drunk. Anyhow, it's not for everyone, but those who like it will always return.
Pros: Food, Beer, Inexpensive
Cons: Packed, Small
Posted 07/17/02
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. CHeap beer, bistro burger is delicious and it is a smoking restaurant. i really can't complain.
Pros: bistro burger, yay smoking!, cheap beer
Cons: small, long wait, longlong wait
Posted 07/12/02
Burger was better than the usual fast food and greek diner grub. But is it the best? No. I have no idea why people or posers think this is the best burger in NYC. The best burger I had was in the Upper Eastside cafe/ diner on Lexington Avenue on 64-65 street.
Posted 07/10/02
The absolute best burger in Manhattan..my only gripe is that they dont offer cheddar cheeseburgers, only American for those who're picky like me. When you're really hungry, go for the Chiliburger..YUM
Pros: best burger, best value
Cons: very crowded
Posted 07/03/02
really solid burgers, and they serve till 3 or 3:30 in the morning. waiter is slow, so order everything at once when you have a chance. in fact, double your drink order because you probably woin't get a chance to order a second time. actually, if there's a bar stool open, ust sit at the bar for the best service.
Pros: juicy big burgers, cheap cold beer
Cons: slow service
Posted 06/23/02
Folks, don't even bother yourselves to go there. This place is just nooooooot goooood.
Cons: enviroment, food, service
Posted 06/14/02
I think the owners of the corner bistro must be posting all these positive reviews...I can't believe how many people consider this place the creme de la creme of burger joints. I went once a couple of years ago and never had the desire to go back. I don't want to dis the place but they do not deserve to be so highly praised all the time. I am convinced it has something to do with the fact that people must get liquored up while they are there and the chef could fry some cat food and people would eat it up and applaud. All bar food tastes good after you have been drinking. Stop the insanity!
Posted 06/04/02
this is not your place. This may seem obvious, but for anyone likely to be dragged here by others, let me give you fair warning. Though I am told by many the burgers are good, there are no other charms to be found here. The non-burger menu items--grilled cheese, grilled chicken--are disappointing. And it's dark, dirty and frequented by cockroaches.
Pros: Good burgers
Cons: Dirty
Posted 05/31/02
Corner Bistro has the BEST burgers in the city....that's it, end of conversation
Posted 05/26/02
I've seen cockroaches crawling the walls here more than once. I'm not complaining. I like the simplicity of the Corner Bistro. The menu is pretty much hamburgers. Cheese? Your choice yes or no but it's cheddar. That's it. French fries are strictly on the side. Corner Bistro does one thing and they do it right. The joint's reputation for a great burger is well-earned.
Posted 05/21/02
I always eat at the bar: a burger, fries and a pint of McSorley's. Always satisfying too.
Posted 05/21/02
This place is a must the next day after a big night out.
Posted 05/17/02
Yeah, it's on a corner, but it's not your typical bistro--which is both its charm and its downfall. 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. I've been to Louis' Lunch, I know.
Posted 05/13/02
