Is it THE best burger in NYC? Hard to say because I still prefer Shake Shack. I know I know, how tacky. But I feel the burger at the shack is juicier. This is not to say Royale burger is bad, in fact I feel its probably one of the top five joints in the city. Seating area in the back is small so prepare to wait if you have a large group. The staff was very friendly and you see the cooks right in front of you. The burger was tasty, and I swallowed it real quick. I love the bun, much better than SS. Ultra greasy fries and onion rings, ahh heaven. read more

Came here the other day for there burgers. It was really good to say the least. They also had a really great special selection for cocktails and entrees. The vibe of the spot is very relaxed so i'd definitely recommend for a good bite. read more

Ryan is awesome thanks so much!! Drinks were good and strong, ambience was good. Would recommend.

Best burger in the east village. Such a great local spot. They also are great for hosting parties- management is super accommodating and lets you bring your own cake if celebrating an event. read more

I can truly say the burgers are made with love ...... Everything you order is fresh and delicious... Great customer service,down to the fair prices,way to go guys Definitely will be back.. read more

I don't know what is going on with this place but it has been pretty impossible to order from them. We have been trying to frequent local businesses and we were in the mood for burgers and Royale came up in our search. We called to put in an order for pickup (to try to save them from Seamless or delivery fees), and the guy who picked up the phone told us to hold on. We could hear the guy chatting to coworkers in the background and he just never came back to the phone. We waited for over ten minutes. Thinking maybe he had just forgotten about us, we called back and someone picked up but then didn't speak and just left the phone on and we continued to hear the kitchen and casual chatter. This happened MULTIPLE times! So weird. Guess they don't need the business? We ordered from Tallgrass instead. Their burgers were awesome. read more

Truly best burger in the city. Ambiance is great, food is awesome, and service is always too notch. read more

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I got take out, but had the beyond burger and sweet potato fries. Both were delicious. The sweet potato fries were hand cut and the burger came with fresh lettuce, tomato, onions (maybe just a bit too much raw onions) and cheese. They also have a great outside seating area in the back with heating lamps. read more

Best burger I've had in New York with even better bartenders. Great music, bartenders are so hot. So very very hot. Yes.

I'VE JUST HAD THE MOST AMAZING BLOODY MARY (sorry no pictures but I'm still on the job) Yo it was like an explosion to my tastebuds I'm still tasting and loving it as I post this if you read my previous post I'm still plotting to kidnap the chef THE FIRST TIME I ATE A ROYALE WITH CHEESE I slapped The Sugar Honey Ice Tea outta my mother for depriving me ROYALE YA NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME SEE YA NEXT WEEKEND read more

What a cute place, with heated outdoor seating, and Covid Precautions in place . I had a fabulous time with my friend , and had so many of their tasty options . The blue cheese, hamburger dear lord heavenly , very crispy, but light Parmesan Garlic Wings , spinach dip!! We had their hot cider , blueberry margarita , and my personal favorite night shift. I highly recommend and will be coming back . read more

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Great vibes, great burgers, greater servers. Recommend if you're looking for a game to watch

Really enjoyed this place with a great outdoor patio. Ordered the four grilled cheese and onion rings (along with a couple of beers). I'm not much of a grilled cheese guy so wasn't expecting much but it was delish! (Get it with the avocado!) Onion rings were crisp and hot. (Get it with mustard.) I'll be baaack. read more

Toots was a PHENOMENAL server! my first time here and the food is amazing, drinks are on point, and the vibe is on fire! Will definitely be returning read more

This is the kinda classic joint every neighborhood needs. Well stocked bar with hoards of whiskeys, every changing beer lists and a $4 drink happy hour lasting from 4-7pm every day. The burgers are fresh, juicy and delicious. The service is fantastic, authentically friendly and unpretentiousness. Full of a mix of neighborhood locals and random passer-bys. Kinda place the government should subsidize (make America great again and keep it that way)... Update: And they just gave me a free drink? Without a complaint or issue. That kinda thing just don't happen anymore. read more

Royale - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

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Alphabet City might be far away, but it's worth the walk for the plethora of interesting food options. This bar doles out Jules-worthy burgers, as well as large snacks to go along with your standard draft selection. Saturday afternoon and more than enough room at the bar or tables. Quickly got a menu and ordered the Royale with cheese ($10) and a side of Onion Rings ($5). Price is a little on the high side for the neighborhood, yet was motivated by all the pictures. Decided on a Fat Tire on draft ($7) while waiting for my food. And wait I did, as the server explained later that the onion ring batter was still being made. No matter, was willing to wait for some good grub. Food came all at once - a well-sized burger with melted cheese on a medium patty and your basic toppings. The meat is very tasty and just a solid all around burger. Onions rings on the other hand looked like it was on the burnt end, and tasted as such. Extra crispy and overly breaded, it was hard to get through. Managed to finish a few with the table hot sauce. People behind the bar are really nice, as it feels like your friendly neighborhood bar. Solid pub if in the area. read more

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I had pretty high expectations for this neighborhood joint boasting burgers beer and bourbon but the service really ended up making it a letdown. It was absolutely packed when we arrived but we were able to squeeze in at a counter space off the bar. Maybe because of this the servers sort of forgot about us? It was very unclear from the beginning where to get a menu, who to order from, etc. Didn't even see a bourbon list which is what we were hoping for. We settled for beers instead which they had some decent options and ordered burgers as well. After that we never really saw anyone again until they brought our burgers what felt like almost an hour later. The burgers were good but not amazing enough to warrant tackling the crowd here again. Maybe on a slower night it'd be worth it. read more

Nice restaurant that was super accommodating to our large group. I had a burger with cheese and it was excellent. Well seasoned and cooked to the perfect temperature. Also had some fries and some cool drinks. There is outdoor space which was shaded and refreshing. read more

Realy nice Burger. Amazing service! I will try more stuff in the future. They defenatly got me as a costume! Thank you. read more

If you're looking for a quality burger + quality service; LOOK NO FURTHER ROYALE. Regal doesn't even cover it. Great drinks, amazing prices and best of all...free shots....if the bartender likes you ;) read more

Absolutely love this place. My new go to in the neighborhood. Excellent service. Fantastic burgers. Amazing frozen pina coladas. And a hot guy that puts the candles out at night time !! read more

Royale - Pina colada - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

Little bar with a huge punch. The burgers here are fantastic! Definitely on my list of must try places for all you burger lovers in the area. Came here around 2am last night and were one of the last people inside - but definitely last to order food. Felt kinda bad after that we were eating there while they were closing but they did not once make us feel rushed or unwelcome which was great. Juicy burger on a toasty bun. That's it! Nothing fancy no fancy sauces no fancy fixins just a good ass burger with some juicy flavorful meat. The fries were great too. Came with a side of what was I think some kind of truffle aoli? Would most certainly come back for that burger! read more

Royale - Double royale with bacon - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

I just had a dream that I lifted up my couch, and rats streamed out en masse. The burger at Royale is pretty much the exact opposite of that feeling.* It is large, and juicy, and delicious. They will cook it to order. Correctly. It's around $8, as opposed to these crappy, gourmet $14 burgers that are served everywhere nowadays. Listen to me when I tell you that getting the bacon is of the utmost importance. I realize this is a Boy Who Cried Wolf situation, as I always recommend the bacon. But it really is that final, perfect touch on this burger. It's not the same without it. I prefer their onion rings to the fries. There's a patio. I like this bar. _________ *You might be asking yourself, "What sort of freak dreams about rats and then wakes up and writes a burger review?" I am that freak, ladies and gentlemen. read more

We have had several large parties at the Royale. Great deal, good food/beers, and awesome service! Highly recommend!

I was here last week for a beer with a good friend of mine. After the bartender poured a couple of beers, I showed her the Scoutmob coupon to get a $5 discount. She immediately told we couldn't use it because it was only for dinner. I've been using these coupons for almost 2 years, and I know well that it's only the case when it's specifically indicated on the coupon "Dinner only" or "Valid only for dinner". On this coupon there was nothing like that. Also, why would they offer just a $5 dollar coupon for dinner? Nobody does that. It wouldn't make any sense. Conclusion: they were bullshitting me. I asked to speak with the manager, and it took 2 minutes for the woman (who was standing right in front of me) to stop having her private conversation with a male customer she seemed pretty interested in, turn around and talk to me. With attitude, she confirmed what the bartender said, neglecting to care about the clear contradiction with what they had advertised on Scoutmob. At that point, I told my buddy (who hadn't touched the beer either): "Let's leave." She immediately changed idea (and tone of the voice) and told us that "for this time" we could use it. I guess she didn't want to waste those 2 beers. If this is the way they do business there, I have no reason to ever go back. read more

I really regret for not coming here earlier since I live 3 blocks away! Their burgers and onion rings are some of the BEST I have ever had in the NATION! I think writing this review simply makes me hungrier. Their "Royale" burger is only $6.5 and burger with cheese and bacon is merely $8.5 with piles of bacon on top of a chunky juicy burger. Their onion rings and fries are also to die for. They are not the stale, machine-made fries. They are fried to a degree of crispness that you rarely taste and they come in a big basket. I am so glad I came here after reading awesome reviews because now I don't need to wait in line for Shake Shack. This is better than Shake Shack! read more

Royale burger is juicy and pretty what you would expect in a burger. Don't let the letter grade C stop you, at least they cook it and I dont see any hair in my burger, I'm good to go. Fries is crispy and fresh, not too oily. Bar setting, have a seat and watch the game. Too bad mass transit isnt near here, you'll have to either bike, walk, or take the bus. read more

This is a really cool place! I came here on a Friday around 7:30 (which sucks because Happy Hour is 4-7). It was a good full, but not so packed that we couldn't find a table. The waitress came pretty quickly and we learned about the $5 beers on tap. And it wasn't just bud and bud-lite, they had a very good selection. We each ordered a beer, a burger, and we shared one basket of fries ($3). Everything came out pretty quickly. The burger was solid. A good bun, fresh fruit, melted cheese. The patty was juicy, but could have been better. I got it done medium, but probably should have gone with medium rare. I took the first few bites without condiments, and then added ketchup and mustard. It was not amazing, but it was a very solid burger. The five stars are because I could definitely see this as a regular place. A good bar that doesn't seem empty but is not so full that you can't sit down or move. The music was good, but not so loud that you couldn't talk. read more

Such a nice place! I was greeted with a smile and given the option to sit where I was comfortable not sure if that was the owner or mngr but he made me and my friend feel invited the beer batter onion rings was huge but delicious and a good size burger for a quaint outdoor setting is just enough.....I am glad it is close to where I live good sit down for after work spot read more

Royale - The grilled chicken was so tender and juicy and those ONION RINGS was old school light crunch.....delish - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for a friend's birthday and I gotta say, it has a very nice feel to it. As for food, I really recommend any of the burgers. They are MOST delicious. I ordered the cheddar royale burger (medium). After every bite, I couldn't wait to take another one. That's how good it was! It wasn't messy either which I really liked. Normally, you get those crazy good tasting, finger licking burgers from Applebee's, TGI Fridays, & etc etc. Those burgers are good but usually really messy to eat and greasy/oily and the bread is already getting soggy. BUT NOT ROYALE'S BUGERS. OH NO NO NO. Their burgers had the perfect bite to it. No mess, no greasy grease oily drips. It was cooked with PERFECTION. Any burger is a MUST get. My friend got the bacon royale burger & he kept telling me and my bf that we should've got it with bacon. Now I know what you're thinking. Why in the world didn't we choose the bacon royale burger?! Hahaha I don't know why we didn't but next time, I definitely will! ONION RINGS. omg. Must get ONION RINGS. The onion rings were perfect & SO crunchy on the outside. And if you know me, I LOVE crunchy fried stuff. Crunchy, crispy, golden! All that good stuff :D I hate onion rings where you bite it and the onion starts pulling out of it's crunchy skin. BUT NOT ROYALE'S ONION RINGS. OH NO NO NO. A bite into the onion ring & all the bites after that still had it's onion in it. Yay! I'd definitely love to come here again. I'm such a fan & hopefully you will be too! :) read more

Royale - YUM-O. Cheddar Royale Burger! - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

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Quietly sitting on the corner of Avenue C and East 10th Street in Alphabet City is the "hidden-gem" (and we don't use that word too often because, well, it's OVER-USED), Royale. Rebecca and I frequent Alphabet City, the East Village, and the Lower East side on the regular since we live close by. One of the greatest things about "Lower Manhattan" (excluding the suits in FiDi), is the cheap, delicious food. We stumbled into Royale on a Friday night and found ourselves amidst one of the greatest Happy Hours in NYC. $3.00 Beers and $3.00 well-drinks. I'll be cliche in saying "HARD TO BEAT THAT IN NYC!" A couple more things to keep in mind: 1) Friendly staff. Passion for their food (most importantly, their burger). 2) A pretty solid beer selection. Anytime I can get an Ithaca Flower Power for $3.00, it's a good day. (and night) (and usually a rough morning). 3) The Bacon Royale Burger is unbelievably good. It's $9.50 and it comes with mouth-watering beef cooked anyway you'd like, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, and cheese. Basically, what I'm saying is: go there with $20 and you will devour an unforgettable burger, drink two casual, yet powerful beers, and leave a healthy tip in the process. (Well-deserved by the staff) read more

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Great service, 3-dollar beers (during happy hour), juicy burgers! My friend and I each ordered a Bacon Royale and decided to split an order of the onion rings. The burger was fantastically tasty and I really enjoyed the batter on the onion rings. Food itself probably would have warranted 4 stars to 4.5 stars, but service is what really took it over! Thursday night staff was extremely friendly, chill, and helpful. Thursday nights, guys! Thursday nights!! read more

Royale - Bacon Royale with almost-empty anchor steam (?) in the background! - Burgers Near Me - New York, New York

So I'm seeing well respected, senior yelpers no less saying Royale has the best burger in NYC. Before I start to question their Elite-ness, let me break it down in the most simplest terms: You need to hang out with me before you say this is the best burger. First - Burger $9 bucks for a bacon burger? Awesome. The roll was also pretty good. The meat had a taste, like a grab. (I ate enough school burgers to know the deal) It was just ok Second - Patio I was under a heater last night that was so hot my hair turned into a frizz bomb! It was so hot that if I put suntan lotion on, I'd have an incredible tan. So hot that I could fry an egg on a sidewalk.. Third - Surroundings Uh, your in an old, Lower east side bar? It ain't Pop Burger up in here! Finally, the onion rings and french fries were pretty good but overall? Its not the best burger in NYC. Trust me.. Royale? You're not open for lunch so see ya never again. read more

Decent Burger Joint in the Alphabet City, me and my daughter were visiting family and stopped here afterwards, outdoor seating. Nice vibe. Good burgers. Drink could have been a little stronger but it's all goooood. read more

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Hailey was super amazing!! The burger names after that pulp fiction movie was okay. should've got chicken sand which. The wings grade A honey sirachia was great the buffaloes sauce was great as well. Super shout out to to H to the A to the I the L to the E to they Y. read more

C and I wanted something quick in order to catch a movie... we decided to come here since he always wanted to try it and I told him I heard the burgers were good here. We both thought the burgers were okay, nothing special or extraordinarily about them. The service was really really really slow, even though the waitress was only covering two tables. It's a cool spot, but I didn't believe the burger was so good that everyone here yelped about it. read more

I moved to EV a few months ago and stumbled upon Royale. It's quickly becoming one of my favorite spots in the city. Great for game day, lunch, grabbing beers, board games - you name it. Warm, welcoming vibes and the best customer service. Also very well known for their burgers! Highly recommend! read more

If you think you're sick of pickle backs, take a trip to Royale and get reinvigorated. Each whiskey // pickle juice shot gets accompanied by a crisp piece of bacon to bring this beloved NY shot to a new level. I led with that because anyone who's lived in the area knows the basics: they have great burgers, an awesome patio, and generally a great crew of humans that pop in and out. It's the kind of bar where most will have a great time, especially when those piggy backs are involved. read more

I'll always appreciate a bar that's able to serve up delicious food. Our bartender/waiter, Morgan, was EXTREMELY friendly and helpful (even when it was his birthday). We went for the Royale burger, tuna club, and beer battered onion rings. The burger was good. The tuna club was good. The onion rings were fantastic! It was crispy (just the way we all like it), but it was a little too oily, so balance it out with some soda or something else. Even though it was quite lively for a weekday night, the service was still quick and top-notch. It's a small place, but also very cozy. Come for the onion rings and Morgan! read more

Honestly orgasmic. Stumbled into this unassuming place and easily my favorite low-key place that's perfect for grabbing a bite and drink solo at the bar. The atmosphere and staff give a truly "Cheers" vibe. Have had almost everything on the menu and the only complaint is from my waistline ;) The menu is concise and tight with very well developed recipes. The bartender, Morgan, is super personable and good at concocting things on the fly. Request an 'off-the-menu' speciality shot called a hallaback shot from him (whiskey with a special jalapeno and pineapple chaser) - you will not be sorry. Amazing neighborhood place. read more