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    Smacking Burger

    4.3 (91 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Cole D.

    Holy this place made my New York top food list. The Oklahoma burger is delicious. I love the caramelized onions and boy there's a lot of them. Soft potato bun. It was so delectable. The Big Smack was so good to. With a sesame bun it really tastes like a McDonald's Big Mac but it's a lot tastier. The fries are top notch too. Solid potato. Thick. More ketchup packets should be given next time.

    Rob W.

    Smacking Burger should be nestled right in the absolute top left corner of one of those New York magazine grids--I can't think of a more "lowbrow brilliant" concept than a smash burger spot cropping up inside of a gas station smack dab in the middle of the west village. This place is getting some massive buzz, and I would say it is largely well deserved. I love me a good smash burger, and this place delivers a quality option. Perhaps a tiny bit over salted, and I would say their secret sauce is solid but not amazing. But the burger itself is juicy and messy and fun. Fries were a bit lighter cooked than I'd like but ok, but the shake was surprisingly strong. But here you get not only a tasty burger, but the frisson of sitting outside of a gas station in a searing area, watching the pretty people prance on to their west village outings while cars pulled in for what seemed like some seriously overpriced gas. I found the combination of some of the best of the city experience with a suburban eating outside the gas station vibe to be an utter, odd delight, with a burger living up to its buzz. Service was reasonably quick on a crowded evening, and if you want a soda or beer to go with your burger, just pivot to that. Before going I saw another review that said something like "not the best burger you'll ever have, but the best burger you'll get at a gas station" and that sounds about right--tasty and fun and I think they are open late if you are out on the town--I enjoyed my burger on a regular evening; imagine it could hit even better as a post-club midnight snack!!

    The Big Smack
    Peter E.

    I've been going to Smacking Burger since it opened in 2024 and have never had a bad experience. It's a perfect way to end a late night (or a place to get an amazing burger, anytime). All the ingredients taste so fresh and their sauces, toppings, and burger patties are perfectly placed to make each ingredient shine. Placement matters on a burger! Last time I went I got the big smack burger, their version of an elevated big mac. It's amazing. It's a very small place located in a gas station bodega and is extremely clean. They just has a griddle and a fryer machine, so you clearly see them making everything and handling the food.

    The Big Smack
    Michelle L.

    Lip smackingly delicious! We got the The Big Smack and some fries. The prices were so affordable and the burger was fresh and tasty. My husband and I shared and we felt content with the food. They have a little dining area outside to eat. You can also buy drinks inside as well since it's a gas station / convenience store as well. The staff was very friendly.

    Katrina V.

    Smacking Burger has got to be one of the best burgers located at the most unassuming place, a gas station. One of the last gas stations in NYC at that. We suspected that the place would be hyped, so we arrived around the time it opened to avoid a long line especially on a Saturday. Luckily we were early enough to be the first customers. Our group ordered a variety of items including The Classic, The Big Snack, The Naked Burger, a side of plain fries, and a side of fries animal style. I had the Naked Burger, which was basically The Big Smack but with a single patty and lettuce bun. It was delicious, and I especially loved the dab of their cilantro jalapeno sauce with their orange sauce. That being said, it does make for a messy burger. The fries were fine, but the loaded animal style fries were worth the try. You purchase your beverage from the main gas station, which I thought was cool because you get more variety of drinks.

    Gloria M.

    The Big Smack was delicious! This is a really good burger restaurant inside of a gas station. There is no seating inside but there's a few tables in front and a patio area to the side. There wasn't any wait for service and it came out pretty quick. I suggest taking your meal to another area to eat as the patio beside the gas pumps isn't the best view with cars pulling in and out.

    Bacon cheeseburger
    Lulu T.

    First time having it and it was good burger. Patties weren't dry, seasoned well, the bacon stayed crispy.I added lettuce and sauces to mine. Really solid burger not overly sloppy but sloppy enough ifykyk. Service was great, fast too. But please fix the front doorstep. I almost lost my life getting this burger, I tripped walking in.

    Mark A.

    10/10 burgers and quick service! Not much seating tbh so definitely a take out or warm weather kinda spot!

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    Jeff M.

    Expected the unexpected; a burger shop located in a gas station! It may have a blue-collar appearance, but the taste was white collar all the way! This smashed burger was packed with flavorful toppings on a Martin's potato roll.

    THE BIG SMACK
    Marissa S.

    The burger could've been seasoned more for my liking so maybe ask them to make sure to use salt and pepper when ordering, but the burger was prepared veryyy well. Amazing bun, the bacon jam was a perfect touch. A soft and juicy burger. I don't like pickles but my partner loved the butter crunch pickles on his burger. We both had the Big Smack burger. The star of the show for me was the loaded fries. If you like spice, whatever the green spicy/jalapeño sauce they have on it is perfection and everything else on the fries was great also. The burger is made on the spot and the service was quick and friendly.

    Anya R.

    Smacking burgers was SO GOOD! Located inside the Mobile gas station in West Village, you can pump your gas and get some food. I love a thinner burger patty, so this was definitely up my alley! They even have vegetarian options as well. We ordered inside of the gas station and the order took 15 minutes. The cashier was friendly and gave us extra smack sauce! There's a covered seating area outside to sit and enjoy your meal. For $20 we got: The Classic Mr. Impossible Fries Don't forget the smack sauce! Smacking Burgers @smackingburger West Village, NYC Mobile Gas Station

    CRISPY FRIES
    Gab G.

    Gas station burger spot that's walkable from my office? I'm in. I went with a classic burger, which was super solid (though I prefer a sour pickle). Crispy fries were also unexpectedly great. Overall I thought it was awesome, though the order took a really long time, so I'll order ahead next time.

    Fries with Cilapeno sauce and el toro sauce
    Jessica G.

    Gas stations are rare in Manhattan and ones that serve burgers even rarer, so I had to try it. I ordered the big smack with a side of fries. They have several interesting sauces for a small upcharge, so I asked the cashier what sauces he likes for the fries- Cilapeno and the el toro sauces. Price is comparable to what you'd pay for McDonalds in NYC, but this is way better. The fries were rough cut style, came out hot, and were properly seasoned. The el toro sauce was good with them but I really liked the Cilapeno. (Mostly cilantro and very little spicy heat) The big smack smash patty with everything on it was also tasty. There are a couple picnic tables next to the gas pumps if you want to eat there. Jackson Square is across the street, or the Hudson River greenway is a 10 minute walk away if you prefer a little more scenery while you eat.

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    Fabulous smash burgers. I loved the OKC burger with the Smacking Sauce. Fries were crisp and hot. Crazy good.

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    My friend and I came to PJ Clarke's to watch the Knicks in the NBA Finals, and despite the…read moredisappointing outcome of the game, we had a great night. We were thrilled to find two seats at the end of the bar when we arrived. As luck would have it, the two gentlemen next to us eventually left, allowing us to slide over and enjoy an even better view of the TV for the rest of the game. I started with a Tito's and club soda, but unfortunately, something seemed off--perhaps the club soda was flat. The drink just wasn't good. To their credit, the bartender took it back without hesitation and was very accommodating. I then ordered a Negroni after the woman sitting next to us highly recommended it. I don't usually drink gin, but this cocktail was absolutely delicious and changed my mind. Since we were there for several hours, we shared an order of zucchini and eggplant chips and happily snacked on them throughout the game. The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming, with a nice mix of ages and people enjoying the evening. We made sure to leave our bartender a generous tip since we occupied our seats for the entire game. Even though the Knicks didn't pull out a win that night, we certainly didn't leave defeated. I'd happily return for another game, cocktail, and fun evening out. And maybe even get dinner there. Little did I know there was another big room in the ack once you past the restrooms. They were having a thriving business there!

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    Very overpriced with limited menu after 6pm and no combo/wraps as advertised. I was disappointed…read morewith what we got for three of us that cost $50 including two chicken sandwiches with side orders, drinks that cost $3.00 and extras such as fires. Honestly go to another fast food outlet and you will receive a similar value meal for a third of the price. We will not be back!

    Pro tip- If you want a halal burger, go to BK Jani in The Hugh on 53rd during lunch hours for their…read moremuch larger burger, which also comes with masala fries, for around $15, which blows this place and 90% of non-halal spots out of the water. Also, an obvious side note- You wonder how a place that's been open for, I believe, a year and a half has 1500 Google Reviews? It's because they give you a free soda if you write a 5-star review, so I guess if you have a palate for Polar sodas, you can give them a five on that site. If you're going to get anything, go for the tender combo, as their sliders, burgers, and buns are bad. Anyway, it's nice to find a Zabiha Halal spot that serves burgers and other American grub in this neighborhood. I used to frequent somewhat similar spots back in the Arabic neighborhood I lived near in Brooklyn, and it was nice to see this place open a while back. I have tried a handful of things here, and honestly, it's gotten worse every time. The first time, I got the tenders consisting of six pieces for $14, which is honestly very reasonable. The thinner pieces were a tad dry, as the batter had become overly fried, but it's hard to complain about the price point. They also came with a perfectly alright sauce called Mambo, which they list as spicy but is as hot as a spicy McNugget or similar with a light sweetness. The second time, I had the Slider Combo for $7.99, which came with two chicken sliders (spicy if wanted,) fries, and a Polar soda. The fries were honestly nice and better quality than those at any nearby fast-food place. The sliders were dreadful, however. They were dry with overly breaded chicken with no pickles or anything else to help, so I guess that's why it comes with a soda or water. This doesn't help the even worse bun, which was dry as well, and makes a Martin's potato roll look like a Rolls-Royce. The Polar drink was, as expected, a worse Diet Coke. The last time, and the last time I'll ever stop in here, I got the Classic Burger, which is their smash patty with American cheese, holy sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. This was the worst burger I've had in ages and easily the worst smashburger, with the meat somehow being dry. I guess the bun was different as it was larger, but also as the top was charred better than the burger meat. Maybe the signature burger for $4 more is better, but I'm never going to stop for it if they're careless enough to burn a burger bun. 3 stars for the chicken tenders due to the deal. 2 stars for the slider combo, as the fries were decent. 0.5 stars for the burger. 2/5

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    Some alright sauce. Slightly sweet with some tang
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