BV’S Burger
“It's in the back/side entrance of the building adjacent to Bobby Van's and it's a gem.”
“50c extra for Cajun Fries – they taste identical to what Five Guys gives ya.”
“Also good here are the chicken parm sandwich, steak sandwich, BBQ quesadilla and some of the salads.”
BV’S Burger
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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TOP BURGER IN NYC UNDER $10
The first time I came here, I could have sworn that this was THE best tasting burger meat I've ever had.
However, after coming here a few more times, I'm now pretty sure it was because they put more salt than usual on the meat and it tasted SO good.
They haven't been able to recreate the taste since, but they're still awesome burgers and definitely the top pick for under $10.
BOTTOM LINE: ASK FOR EXTRA SALT ON THE PATTY!
I wish this place had more exposure.
This place is probably unknown because its completely hidden and
you need to go outside and around the back of Bobby Vans Steakhouse to find this little burger joint with a totally separate entrance.
The first time i went I got Cheeseburger platter with Cajun fries and onion rings ($13 combo).
The burgers are all thick 1/2lb patties made from sirloin and start at $7.50 + tax
Burgers are juicy, well seasoned, massive, and delicious. I was pretty surprised. Only downside I can see is theres so much juice the bun has a habit of breaking.
For an extra $4 you can get a large portion of fries or onion rings.
50c extra for Cajun Fries – they taste identical to what Five Guys gives ya. Pretty good.
Onion rings were REAL good. Nice and salty, and only lightly breaded. Definitely try these. Some of the best onions rings I've ever had.
If you're a a steak lover, the steak sandwich ($11) is topped with a TON of delicious slightly sweet marinated steak with no fillers. Your sandwich is literally overflowing with steak strips. Really great taste and a good bargain.
Based on the reviews, it seems like the burgers at their actual steakhouse next door is completely inferior to this little shack and they charge $17 for a burger platter there vs $13 at this place.
After going to all the top "best burger" competitors, this one is still the #1 burger to beat for the price.
UPDATE:
Have also gone here for breakfast (served from 8 to 11am). Lets just say its not their strong suit.
If you want the best they offer, I'd go for egg/sausage/cheese on a roll (about $3.75). Stay away from the bagels – they are the real low quality pre-packaged tasting ones you might get from the supermarket.
The steak and egg sandwich ($7) was also large but took wayy too long to make and was a bit bland without loading it up with ketchup and salt.
The prices are good and breakfast sandwiches are definitely big, but you REALLY need to add salt, pepper, and ketchup to make them shine.
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Wow wow wow wow wow – and one more for good luck – wow.
So came in to work one Friday and was def v hung and looking for something delicious to eat. Happy for me that I work pretty close to this location and also happy for me that I have a well connected friend who knows all the best v-hung-breakfast-spots in midtown.
This place is located right next to bobby vans steak house and has a ton of takeout options with a pretty extensive breakfast menu.
The must have breakfast from here is the steak, egg and cheese sandwich. I'm a pretty tiny person, so when I brought that baby back to the office no one thought I could finish it. Being the competitive person that I am, I obviously finished it, but I was also in a food coma and did not ingest another morsel until Saturday morning. Definitely worth the food coma though because it was pretty amazing.
You definitely get a good bang for your buck here as well. The steak egg and cheese was $6 but it is certainly enough for two people (unless you're a smelly boy and in that case maybe get your own). They have regular breakfast sandwiches for pretty normal midtown prices as well and they looked baller as well so that's a good option as well.
So basically if you're looking to only spend $6 for a 2,000 calorie, delicious sandwich this is the place for you. Ladies – we are officially in hibernation season in Manhattan so treat yo self while you can. You'll have plenty of time to panic in March to get ready for #beachseason2016
Bobby Van's Burger landed on the top 101 burgers list by the Daily Meal recently. I had no idea the place existed prior. I knew Bobby Van's mind you, just not that he was running a burger joint out back of his place (literally). The week I knew this existed, I call in an order for myself and a collegue for takeout. The takeout time they gave me was way off. More than double the wait I was given (which was 20 minutes). It seemed like the cashier may have been new, but there's no excuse for that. I was ordering outside of the normal lunch rush and even so you should know to account for that. What was also annoying is that they got my order wrong in that they didn't indicate the desired doneness (rare in my case). I managed to spot this on their lineup of orders and get them to make a correction, but it's very frustrating that I had to even look out for this. So not only did they make me wait around for an extra ~20 minutes, they also got my order wrong. Not a good start.
The burger itself ended up being pretty good. The meat was clearly great quality and–thanks to me–had the desired doneness. However the rest of the application was lacking. The bun fell apart next to the large, imposing patty. There was far too much cheese added and much of it wasn't even melted. The lettuce and tomato were ordinary. The pickles were good, but otherwise the toppings here didn't match the impressive burger. It was still well the $7.50 I paid though. As for the $5 salad, it was massive. I struggled through half of it and saved the rest for the next day. I'd recommend coming here to eat at the small tables they have outside after calling in your order from the office and padding the wait time they give you a bit. Even with its shortcomings it's well worth the money, just not the dysfunction behind the counter.
well, I am always in pursuit of the perfect burger. I wanted to review another burger place since I was recently at 5 napkin and left a little disappointed. This afternoon, I ordered the sirloin burger with sauteed onions which is .5 lbs. Nice weighty burger! It was a nicely cooked/grilled burger with just the right amount of charring action (they sear the burger at the end), .5 lb sirloin patty, toasted sesame seed bun and the works (ketchup, lettuce, tomatoes, sliced pickles) Although they somehow forgot to ask how I wanted it. It ended being medium well. In any event, I could really taste the beef of this burger, the kind that is fresh off the grill good. Definitely one of the better burgers that I have had in recent memory. It reminded me of the burger I used to get at my old company's cafeteria (it's that gas grill taste!), but BV's is a little better in my book because it's just "tighter". At this point, I have not tasted any burger that has wowed me. Anything that uses quality meat (either ground chuck or sirloin) that comes off a grill hot suffices for me. The wait is a little long (5-8 mins), but it was worth it. For about $7, this is a good deal. I was still hungry after eating the burger!
I mean it's straight up good right? But what the hell is up with all the uppity youngens?! I am a tatted and modified chick so being looked at like the f*cking plague is not always pleasant. Hah! Ya, I get it, it's Midtown, you maybe pretentious but my wallet may just be as big as yours. Just sayin'. Ok let me put all my anti-yuppie jokes and digs to myself.
The staff is kind, attentive, the take-out counter is great and next to a beautiful courtyard you can grub in, burgers are bangin'. That's it, that's all I have to say.
When you're craving some pressed meat….you know the spot. Leave your "American Psycho" appearance at home. Whoops!
Rating: 2 soft yet content nipples on this one.
This hidden gem is hidden all the way in the back on the right side in the alley between the buildings. Its a solid lunch spot, but do call ahead as waiting can be about 30 minutes unless its a nice summer day and you don't mind just hanging out waiting for the food.
The burgers are excellent as you can see from the photos, and the prices are very reasonable.
They also serve breakfast that's just a delight.
If you haven't tried it yet, what are you waiting for?
Pretty solid sirloin burger, and you can dine outside! Great for when the weather's warm and breezy.
BV's Burger is a Times Square hidden gem. Pocketed in a building adjacent to the Bobby Van's restaurant is the very small Bobby Van's Burger joint serving a good number of dishes perfect for breakfast or lunch. They also provide a nice outdoor seating area, away from the street. I never see this area too full. There is always a table and seat to grab. This might be one of my favorite lunch spots at the moment. Because it's inconspicuous, there are never lines. The pricing is also relatively cheap for what you can get, especially compared to mediocre but overpriced delis around here.
At some point, I'll have to try their burgers. Believe it or not, burgers are not the only thing being served. I can speak for the semi-healthier options. For one, their salads are absolutely worth it. You get a pretty good portion, and they offer the dressing and cheese on the side, and plenty of it. The Mixed Green Salad ($5) is always a great choice. The french fries and sweet potato fries are also tasty, but I personally prefer the sweet potato fries. The soups are just okay. Had their Seafood Chowder, and it actually tasted a bit bland. The Beef Barley soup is definitely a better choice.
I want to check out the breakfast menu here as I am betting it is much better than say Starbucks or Europa. BV is not overpriced at all for what you can get. Don't just settle for that overpriced cafe or deli on the corner. I recommend this spot for anyone who works around here.