You know that episode of how I Met your mother, when they're looking for the best burger in New York City? You know how they go to all these different burger spots and at the end of the day it's a no-frills kind of place that's Petey's. Literally an old school joint, with the simplest of menus. A combo will run you around 13 bucks but it's worth it for the amount of fries they give you. We were there late, ordered to stay in our and our burgers came out in the blink of an eye. We chatted over our communal fries that came with my combo that was big enough to feed us four. They were like those old-school McDonald's fries that we grew up eating. You're not coming here for a fancy gourmet burger. And that's OK! This burger hits the spot though. If hubs was here, he'd get a double double and rave and I think that's saying a lot. read more

Petey's Burger - Burgers Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Really appreciated the veggie burgers! The prices are unbelievably cheap and the pattys are definitely house made.I would suggest adding cheese on them because it definitely felt like it was missing something, especially because it's a pretty basic burger with limited ingredients. I will say, it's surprising it doesn't come with cheese considering the veggie burgers are more expensive than cheese burgers. The Cajun fries are crispy and fresh, with yummy seasoning on top. Staff was very nice and there's plenty of tables to grab a seat. Ambiance - fast food vibe. read more

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This place gets the job done. They have a combo for about $13 where you can get a burger, fries, and drink. There's nothing special about any of the items but a great deal when you're craving this food. There's a lot of seating inside and the guy at the counter was nice. read more

Burgers. OKAY. Greasy Burger with a fair amount of Fries which pale in comparison to most SMASHBURGER places. PETEY'S has no competition in the area with the exception of a BAREBURGER a couple of blocks away. WALK DON'T RUN. read more

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Came here recently and I love their burgers! Often times, I feel like burgers can easily feel overly greasy but this spot didn't leave me feeling like that (but did satisfy my burger craving). It's a casual joint that offers unbeatable prices in NYC for burgers (I mean, ~$10 for a triple cheeseburger?). And if you're vegetarian, don't worry because they have multiple options for veggies burgers! They also have animal fries, sweet potato fries, and cajun fries here. Definitely one of my favorite casual burger spots in NYC. read more

Petey's Burger - Burgers Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I stopped in for lunch and got the double cheeseburger combo for about $16, which also came with a decent amount of fries and a can of soda. The burger wasn't bad, although it was a little oily. The fries were also good and there was a decent amount of them. I'd come back and give this place another shot if in the area and craving a burger. read more

Petey's Burger - Burgers Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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True rating is a 3.5/5 stars but I rounded up. I ordered delivery from here and got the double cheeseburger, buffalo wings, and fries. The burger looked quite perfect in terms of the colors and symmetry. It's also not as greasy as other smash burgers I've had. The bread was not the best, but I usually take off one of the side of the bread so I didn't mind too much. The wings were quite disappointing. They were really fatty and not crispy. I couldn't eat more than 3 pieces. The fries were not greasy either! It's also not crispy, but still tasty. The burger is good if you want a healthier burger than 7th street, it's not as tasty for those reasons. read more

The burger is usually good, although the fries are very salty and thin (some like it). But...Terrible service. We waited 20 minutes; 3 people behind us got their order before we did. When I asked how much longer at the 15 minute mark, they said "almost done." When I asked a second time at the 20 minute mark, they said "almost done." I asked if we could at least get a soda or something while we wait for 20 minutes. They said sorry! No soda. So we had the pleasure of watching 3 people behind us eat their burgers. You can find a better burger at Bareburger down the street, or you can find a fancier burger at Jackson's. This spot usually was our best bet for burgers under $10. While it is tasty, it is also greasy and not exactly high quality. And that service...ugh! read more

great service, affordable, great burgers and fries, nice area, and overall nice restaurant. if you're in the area, try Petey's!

The Petey's Burger website touts "A Simple Great Quality Burger and A Simple to Navigate Web Site." You'll find no Birria Kimchi Burger in this establishment. I wouldn't endorse the Cajun-ness of the Cajun Fire burger but certainly enjoyed the hit of blue cheese. I liked the Cajun fries too. Prices are reasonable. read more

Love this place. Nice small spot and their burgers are the best. Highly recommend to come here and my food comes out really quick. Not super expensive either. Worth the money read more

Placed an order for delivery and one of the items was omitted. When i called to tell them, the person i spoke to denied it and called me a liar. Real nice. It's a completely mediocre burger and fries, so if they're this rude, why bother: plenty of other places with better food and that won't insult their customers. read more

This suffices for a fast food burger joint, especially in an area that doesn't have many fast food options (like McDonalds, Wendys, etc.) I will say it's pricier than fast food options while you're getting quintessential fast food experience, but it does the job. It's no glamorous dining area, but it's good enough to chow down your freshly made burger and fries. I got the single cheeseburger and regular fries, which totaled $12.70. I was satisfied hunger-wise but especially in this area, around $13 can get you pretty far (ahem, Asian food). There were several orders ahead of me, including take-out orders, so my meal wasn't ready instantly, but decent amount of time that was quicker than a sit down spot. The cheeseburger itself was decent - I'm personally a bigger fan of having a sautéed or cooked onion rather than a raw onion in my burger (Petey's uses the latter). Fries are decent and they taste slightly more natural than McDonalds'. Recap - go here if you're in the mood for fast food and a quick bite! read more

I was craving some fast food burger and found this place in LIC near my apt. I ordered for pickup via uber eats. I got the Petey Melt and cajun fries; the total was around $14. The fries were $5 but it was a decent amount (not sure how much fries you get in the combo since I purchased it separately). The burger looked small but it was filling. I enjoyed the grilled onions and the sauce that it came with (kind of like some long island dressing) . The burger itself was a bit dry but the sauce def helped. The cajun fries were thin and ok. It did the job but if you're looking for something like shake shack this isn't it. This isn't a gourmet burger, more of a local burger spot that is quick and easy. Staff was friendly and my order was ready on time. The place itself is a hole in the wall, there are some seats inside but overall it is kind of small. read more

Won't impress you, but won't disappoint you, either. Just a solid, reliable burger joint in an area without many other burger joints.

The restaurant has a few tables to dine-in. The burgers here just don't hit the spot. The bun reminds me more of sliced white bread. I ordered the Cajun burger ($6.75) and enjoyed the sauce but the flavoring of the actual burger was pretty bland and there was really no juiciness to it so I ended asking for hot sauce which helped a bit. Clean bathroom available within the venue. read more

I'll let California stick to the burgers cause Petey's is just not it. Not only is it more expensive than most burger joints it's also just not a good burger. My friend got the Petey melt and he said it was "ok" and the buns were just very low quality. I felt the same way about the buns on my burger and in addition got the southwestern veggie patty which was bland in flavor. They charge 50 cents each for the sauce and the honey mustard was so sweet and the hot sauce provided was Tabasco. Unless they bumped up the quality here, I would argue there is much better food in LIC. read more

Petey's Burger - Petey Melt Petey's Southwestern Veggie Burger - Burgers Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Good enough to scratch an itch. The burger reminded me of the patties you get from Costco for your backyard bbq, but I happen to like those. The fries order was large enough to share - thin cut and crisp, but I ate the whole serving because of my love affair with condiments and Cajun powder. read more

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At first, I thought the place looked pretty reasonable, but I realized that was only for a burger. The fries costed almost as much as the burger, and the milkshake as well added up to be quite expensive. The burger was a bit small and not the tastiest, which was disappointing given the price, so I won't be coming back. read more

Petey's Burger - Burgers Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Waste of money. they make the worst french fries in the planet. burger is mediocre too

Somewhere between 3.5 and 4 stars. Ambiance: Hole in the wall Food: Good, simple cheeseburger with grilled onion, tomato, and lettuce. I had a pretty good, hot, traditional burger. I ordered the combo (got the sweet potato fries) and the fries were hot and tasty. I tried the regular fries too and actually liked them slightly more than the sweet potato fries. The combo came with a soda. This is a simple, no frills burger and fries, just a very casual local spot. read more

Solid smash style burger ! I got the cheese burger with Cajun fries and it's a juicy burger and very flavorful. The Cajun fries were crispy and a generous amount was given. read more

I've always wanted to try this spot cause it looked like In-N-Out burgers so was pretty intrigued. They only have 3.5 stars right now on Yelp but I actually think they were pretty good, especially for the prices. When I came, they were only offering take out / delivery. I noticed that they were also getting a ton of delivery orders. I ordered the double cheeseburger, cajun fries, and a strawberry milkshake. The meat tasted chargrilled and was actually pretty juicy but the veggies looked a little sad. The buns unfortunately felt cheap and weren't as light and fluffy as I would've preferred. It was still a tasty classic burger overall and had a special sauce on the bottom similar to In-N-Out sauce. The cajun fries are basically regular fries with some old bay seasoning. It was on the saltier end so I'd recommend just getting the regular fries. The fries are thin and they also gave a good amount as well. The milkshake was sweeter than I'd liked but it was still a classic strawberry ice cream milkshake. Definitely stop by for a quick lunch or even to satisfy that burger craving. Prices are affordable and it's filling as well! read more

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Damn... after living in LIC for 11 years, I finally stepped inside Petey's burger. Once you walk in, you'll smell the grease but that's the way it's supposed to be. The burger was beautifully packaged. Weighed a ton. I was expecting some smashed up burger in some greasy bag but it looked amazing. The cheese permeated the two patties. Some people say it's comparable to Shake Shake. Some say it's comparable to In and Out. I think the tastes are similar but uniquely different in its own right. It's good. It's very good. I've been missing out for 11 years, dismissing it as some ordinary burger place. But it is not my fat foodie friends. I think prefer this over those other two establishments. The California fries are good. Cheese on top with cooked sweet onions. And they are very generous with their servings. Nobody in LIC makes a better burger than Petey's. read more

Petey's Burger - Double Cheeseburger and California Fries - Burgers Near Me - Long Island City, New York

A 3.5 rounding up since there isn't a good alternative to a fast-casual burger spot in the neighborhood. Tried: - cheeseburger 8/10: buns could have been of better quality but otherwise the rest of the burger was fine. It looks a little small but is quite filling - cajun fries 6/10: never been so confused and disappointed by such normal looking fries before. Was surprisingly hard..perhaps not fried enough? - black&white shake 7/10: your average shake, nothing too remarkable read more

Petey's Burger - Cheeseburger 8/10 - Burgers Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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I've been meaning to try this place for awhile. So here is the tea, the burger did give me in and out vibes, and was well seasoned. The Cali fries were ok, I felt like it was missing something. The buffalo wings were pretty good as well, it was a lot for one order which I'm not used to in nyc-not complaining! Overall 4/4! I would order from them again. read more

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Went to Petey's Burger for lunch on a rainy Wednesday. A solid burger and fries, just expect it to be very onion heavy. Quality: For folks craving a taste of In-N-Out, Petey's Burger is probably as close as you can get in NYC. They serve up a high-quality burger, which is very juicy, and served with a massive onion chunk. They also offer California Fries, which are served animal style with cheese and onions. It is a place that can hit the spot, but also can end productivity for the day. Quantity: A substantial burger and the fries are absolutely massive. Value: $7 for the Double Cheese Burger. $5 for California Fries. Ambiance: Petey's Burger is a fast casual joint located in LIC. The space is small and very much like a fast food restaurant. They have a small counter and about a half dozen tables for dine-in. A tiny beat-up television hung from the ceiling and was showing the soccer game with audio in Spanish. Crowd: Several other guests enjoying a work lunch. Service: The guy behind the counter was great and the food was out quick. Parking: Lots of nearby street parking. read more

Petey's Burger - Double Cheese Burger - Burgers Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Always quickly served, His burgers are Delicious all the way! Also try the wings! And lots napkins!

absolute best burger i have had in the city. cajun triple petey's melt w cajun fries. thank me later. read more

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Wanted to treat myself to a nice burger yesterday so I ordered mine from Petey's via grubhub and picked it up. It was appalling to realize when I walked in that the prices for the things were posted on the wall as actually being $2 less for EACH item I ordered. So I spoke with grubhub and they informed me that the business is responsible for setting these prices. I called to speak with someone at Petey's and was told I would get a call back which never happened. It's sad that a business would practice such dishonesty and take advantage of the patrons that are trying to show support during times that are difficult for us all. If you're wondering about the food, it was a frozen burger. read more

Petey's Burger - Current prices - Burgers Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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A tasty no frills burger at a reasonable price. Yes they use cheap freezer burger pattys. But they're at the McDonald's price point. Overall the burger was well put together with fresh lettuce, tomato and onion's. It was filling. They give you a lot of fries (Cajun fries are great).For a takeout (or dine in) burger spot it gets the job done read more

Basic burger and fries point serving decent food. While the food isn't amazing, it does fulfill that craving. It's on the pricey side as a double cheese burger ran me $11. That's more expensive than Shake Shack, which is indefinitely better. read more

The perfect burger to me! So good when it's fresh, I love the slightly grilled onions and tomatoes, and the patties are thin and flavorful. Casual spot with a few tables, I recommend eating here over takeout because the burgers are better when they're hot off the grill. Sweet potato fries were also great. Their regular fries are just ok. read more

A few friends recommend me here for a burger and fries. The fries are good fresh. Similar to McDonalds. Once the fries get cold not as good. Cheese burger with bacon can't go wrong. Not too greasy. Something simple and easy to get. It's not amazing but pretty good for a simple burger and fries. My to go place for a simple burger. The buffalo wings are done well and the size of the wings is good. Not too tiny like some places. read more

So I having lived in Long Island City for so many years, I ended up deciding to give this place a try. Before trying the food, my impression of Petey's was a very very slightly higher fast food type joint than a Mcdonald's and a Burger King. I ordered the Petey Melt, and my gf got a regular burger. The food here is super super super greasy and I could have sworn that my Melt was entirely covered in oil. There was so much grease/oil, that it was seeping through the bread! Size wise, the food was on the smaller end. The size of the burgers and food could definitely use some ugprading. The Fries looked very delicious, but turned out too soggy. basically every fry was limp. read more

Petey's Burger - Burger Small - Burgers Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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I wanted to try a burger place and this one seemed okay. I went to the location after ordered a hamburger combo which comes with burger, fries, and a drink. I arrived, the guy charged $11.11 and told me to take the order on the counter. The order ended up being a double cheese burger. I come back the guy apologizes and says it'll be right out. Afterwards, I head back to work to find this soggy, sauce covered burger. The menu doesn't state it'll be drenched in sauce and it's as unappetizing at it looks. After spending 40 minutes heading to this location and back to work twice, I decided to cut my losses and post this review. The fries are a bit burnt, they're soggy, and are lacking salt. The coke was a standard 12fl oz can.. I would not recommend going to this place unless you have nowhere else to go. The places reviews are way too good for the experience and food I just had. read more

Petey's Burger - Hamburger - Burgers Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Food was super late. When I called to check up, the extremely rude person who answered said it left a long time ago, then hung up on me. After an hour and a half later, the food still had not come. I called again, and they did not answer. The food finally came and it was ice cold. I called back again and the rude jerk answered. I told him it was cold, and he said it was just sent. So what is it? Did it leave hours ago, or did you forget and just send it? Either way, it sucked! This place used to be okay, and I mean just okay. But it was fast and was acceptable. But it has gotten worse and worse over time. The fries are now just reheated frozen fries, as opposed to fresh cut potatoes like in the past. The burgers are overcooked and way way way too salty. Their wings are like wood. And the veggie burgers fall to pieces after one bite and make a mess. I'll never order from there again. And I'd recommend no one else blow their money on this junk. read more

Admittedly, I love fast food. Specifically, I love a good California burger: two patties, each with a square on American cheese, sandwiched between a thick slice of tomato and slice of raw onion, and separated from the toasted bun by a crisp sheet of iceberg lettuce. Perfection. Petey's consistently delivers on this classic staple and precisely honors the classic California burger formula to delicious results. The fries however are the true showstoppers. Thin cut, double fried (I assume), and golden brown, these perfect fries are a rarity. Too many restaurants are trying to reinvent the fry into some gourmet concoction, and I can't stand it. I don't want potato wedges. I don't want sweet potato, garliced up gobbledygook tossed haphazardly into my bag. I want a classic, glistening, French fry, and I want it for less than $5. If you want this too, look no further than the intersection of Vernon and 47th. For the record, this isn't a first date place nor is it new and trendy. The walls are scraped up and the seats have seen more buns than a bakery. Don't come here for the decor. Come here for a fantastic burger at a reasonable price. read more

Petey's Burger - empty tables and chairs - Burgers Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Their burgers taste great and are a great value. Their fries are okay. I will definitely be coming back and trying all their burgers. read more

Petey's Burger - Burgers Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Such colorless and flavorless service... but a damned tasty burger so can't fault them that much I guess. I wouldn't go so far as putting this in my top 5 or 10. But if you're in the neighborhood why the hell not... read more