I decided to face this controversial subject head-on; I could have made divided  it into "best burgers in Brooklyn" and "best burgers in Manhattan," but I know our readers want hard facts, not equivocation.  Corner Bistro on West 4th in the West Village of  Manhattan beats the competition into a bloody pulp.  The burgers are thick,  meaty (what else could they be) and cooked to order (order them bleeding rare).   The specialty, the Bistro Burger features cheese and raw onions.  Perfect.  The chicken sandwich is reportedly also good, but why on earth would you order it in this Temple of Beef? --Erik Seadale

Corner Bistro
331 W 4th St. New York, NY 10014
Mon -Sat 11:30am- 4:00am
Sun 12:00pm- 4:00am
Tel: (212) 242-9502