5 Napkin Burger
Hamburgers · Hell's Kitchen, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Full-Service Burger Room
Chef
Various
Dress
Casual
Why go
Against smaller New York burger counters, 5 Napkin Burger is the easier seated choice near Midtown West. Book it for a casual lunch or low-friction group meal; cross-shop 7th Street Burger for speed, burger joint for a stripped-back New York feel, Hamburger America for a more burger-focused outing.
About 5 Napkin Burger
5 Napkin Burger is a New York City hamburger restaurant ranked #631 in Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America for 2024. The useful read is direct: consider it when you want a casual hamburger meal in New York City, with planning built around its daily hours.
A casual New York City hamburger option
The basics are simple: the cuisine is hamburgers, the dress code is casual, the listed hours run from 10 AM daily, closing at 10:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Sunday, 11:30 PM Wednesday through Saturday. That makes it a practical option to consider across much of the day, without needing to frame it as a special-occasion destination or a narrowly defined dining format.
For diners comparing burger options, keep the decision grounded in the kind of meal you want. If you want to cross-shop another New York City burger option, 7th Street Burger is one possible comparison. If you are choosing 5 Napkin Burger, the clearest reason is that it is a casual New York City hamburger restaurant with a current Cheap Eats recognition signal.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose 5 Napkin Burger when the plan is a casual hamburger meal in New York City and the published hours fit your schedule. If seating style, booking difficulty, neighborhood convenience, or crowd matters to your visit, check directly with the restaurant before you go.
For a more burger-focused comparison set, you can also look at Hamburger America, burger joint, or Gotham Burger Social Club. Within New York City's burger category, 5 Napkin Burger's profile is best summarized as casual hamburgers, broad daily hours, a 2024 Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats ranking.
Planning details
- Location
- 630 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036
- Website
- 5napkinburger.com
- Phone
- (212) 757-2277
The take
The Take
The Vibe
5 Napkin Burger fits Hell's Kitchen by trading subtlety for volume: the room is meant to be lively and unpretentious. The dining room buzzes with bar chatter, kitchen-pass activity and tables packed close enough that conversations blur together. It's a full sit-down place that favors straightforward comfort over fine-dining restraint—burgers, cocktails and sides anchor the menu and the mood. Regulars, pre-theatre diners and the occasional tourist share the floor, creating an energetic, casual environment that welcomes conversation rather than hushes it.
Best For
This is a go-to for casual hangouts, group dining and family meals where the point is good, consistent food rather than a quiet, intimate evening. Its Hell's Kitchen location makes it particularly useful for pre-theatre dinners, and its place in the city's everyday burger scene means it works for lunch and casual dinner service alike. Expect a busy dining room built to handle crowds and repeat visits—it's durable and dependable rather than a once-only destination for critics.
Ordering Tips
Burgers are the centerpiece here—order one of the signature patties (the Original 5 Napkin Burger, the Bacon Cheddar, or the 5N Patty Melt) and treat it as the main event. The menu pairs those burgers with sides and cocktails, so plan for a full meal rather than a quick takeaway; the house positions the burger as the anchor of a proper sit-down experience. Given the bustling room, allow time for service during peak hours and consider going earlier for a slightly less crowded pace.
Venue details
Ambiance
Busy and vibrant atmosphere with a large bar area, comfortable tables, and a lively, sometimes noisy dining room.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Original 5 Napkin Burger
- Bacon Cheddar Burger
- 5N Patty Melt
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if you do not book here
Go to 7th Street Burger if you want a faster, more compact burger stop and do not need a full seated restaurant setup.
Choose Hamburger America if the burger itself is the main reason for the meal and you are willing to plan around a more focused burger outing.
Restaurant context
How it compares for New York City burgers
7th Street Burger is the better choice when speed and a tighter burger-counter format matter more than sitting down. 5 Napkin Burger is more useful for groups, first-timers, anyone who wants a fuller restaurant setup rather than a quick stop.
burger joint has the stronger old-school New York feel, while Hamburger America is the better cross-shop for diners making burgers the point of the outing. Pick 5 Napkin Burger when location and ease matter more than chasing a narrower burger experience.
Gotham Burger Social Club belongs on the list for diners who want another burger-focused comparison, but for Midtown West convenience, 5 Napkin Burger is the safer seated option. It is not the highest-drama pick in the category; it is the practical one when the group wants hamburgers without turning dinner into a logistics project.
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Compare 5 Napkin Burger
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Napkin Burger | New York City | Hamburgers | 2024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #631 |
| 7th Street Burger | New York City | Hamburgers | 2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #1252024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #175Pearl Recommended Restaurants |
| burger joint | New York City | Hamburgers | 2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #3652024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #3322023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in RecommendedPearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Hamburger America | New York City | Hamburgers | 2026 Eater NY 38 Best Restaurants in New York City · #182026 World's 101 Best Burgers · #882025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America |
| Hamburger America | Manhattan | Hamburgers | 2026 Eater NY 38 Best Restaurants in New York City · #182026 World's 101 Best Burgers · #882025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America |
| Gotham Burger Social Club | Manhattan | Hamburgers | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about 5 Napkin Burger?
Start with the basics: 5 Napkin Burger is a casual hamburger restaurant in New York City. It has an Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America ranking of #631 for 2024.
Is lunch or dinner better at 5 Napkin Burger?
Hours begin at 10 AM daily. Closing is 10:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Sunday, 11:30 PM Wednesday through Saturday. Choose the time that fits your schedule.
Can I eat at the bar at 5 Napkin Burger?
How far ahead should I book 5 Napkin Burger?
Is 5 Napkin Burger good for solo dining?
5 Napkin Burger is a casual New York City hamburger restaurant, which may make it worth considering if that fits the kind of meal you want.
What should I wear to 5 Napkin Burger?
Keep it casual. The dress code for 5 Napkin Burger is casual.
