Best Quick Bites Champions Burgers Restaurants in Midtown-Times Square
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Vegan On The Fly
Transforms NYC street‑food classics into fully vegan comfort dishes.
Notable Picks
8.3
Counter‑serve plant‑based comfort food that turns classic NYC street‑food into vegan favorites — from seitan gyros to mac ’n’ cheese. Great for a quick, satisfying bite in Midtown between errands or shows.
Must-Try Dishes:
Impossible Chopped Cheese, Vegan Drumsticks, Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese
What Makes it Special: Transforms NYC street‑food classics into fully vegan comfort dishes.
8.2
A Bryant Park-adjacent fast-casual counter built around smash-style Certified Angus Beef patties, tots, and a tight “burger + beer” lane. The move is simple: go double if you want real beef-to-bun balance, add tots or fries, and keep toppings focused so the char and salt stay in front.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double smash cheeseburger, Tater tots, Burger of the Month
What Makes it Special: Smash burgers plus fries/tots in a quick-service, beer-friendly setup.
#3
Burgermania
8
A halal-focused smash-burger spot that’s easy to miss but built for repeatable, no-frills satisfaction—crispy patties, straightforward combos, and a quick counter rhythm. It’s strongest as a late-evening grab when you want burger-and-fries comfort without the bar scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Atomic Burger, Big Boy Burger, Deluxe Burger Combo
What Makes it Special: Halal smash burgers with strong value and fast turnaround.
Worthy Picks
Casual burger spot where fries consistently draw praise for crispness and portion size — a popular grab‑and‑go or sit‑down option in the Theater District. Perfect for burger‑and‑fries nights when you want reliable comfort food with no fuss. The fries hold up well even with burgers stacked high, and the ambiance stays relaxed yet lively.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Cheeseburger + Fries, Double Burger + Sea‑salt Fries, Milkshake + Fries Combo
What Makes it Special: Solid midtown burger‑and‑fries joint with reliably crispy fries.