Late-night burger haven. Classic American, juicy, never dry. A must-try East Village institution.
This East Village spot is a beloved institution known for its classic American burgers. It's often recommended for its late-night availability and for serving burgers that are anything but dry. While some mention a past offering of hamburger tartare, the consistent praise centers around their straightforward, delicious burgers.
The restaurant is primarily known for its American-style burgers, which are frequently praised for being juicy and not dry. Some users have fond memories of past offerings like hamburger tartare. While most feedback is positive, a few recent comments suggest a decline in quality and service.
"The burgers are consistently recommended, often described as juicy and the opposite of dry. There's also a mention of historically serving hamburger tartare."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards the burgers, often recommending it as a go-to spot. However, there are isolated negative comments regarding cleanliness and recent quality decline.
Important Note
One user reported seeing a roach, and another user mentioned a recent decline in quality and service, with some even suggesting other burger joints are better.
"Described as an old-school NYC institution with insane burgers and a great atmosphere, implying it's a solid choice for a burger."
Positive"This user reported getting very sick the last time they ate at Paul's da Burger Joint."
Negative"This commenter suggests that Joe Jr or Veselka are better options for burgers than Paul's da Burger Joint."
Negative"This commenter is asking about the current quality of the burgers at Paul's da Burger Joint, specifically mentioning fresh jalapenos, as they haven't been in almost 20 years."
Neutral"In response to a positive comment about Paul's da Burger Joint, this user stated that 'we know... we know it's just okay'."
Neutral"This user humorously suggests that Paul's da Burger Joint might be best known for its pickles."
Neutral"This commenter enjoyed the atmosphere at Paul's da Burger Joint but found the burger itself to be only average. They prefer JG Melon or Corner Bistro for a similar style of burger."
Neutral"This commenter expresses strong agreement with the original post, stating Paul's da Burger Joint is their favorite spot for a classic burger and steak fries. They used to visit weekly for about 10 years."
Positive"Despite negative reviews, this user claims they recently had good service and great quality at Paul's da Burger Joint."
Positive"A local resident mentions that Paul's da Burger Joint is just 'okay' despite living nearby."
Neutral"This commenter states that Paul's da Burger Joint is terrible now with worse service and is always empty. They believe a classic restaurant must remain good to retain its status."
Negative"The user expressed amusement at the idea of Paul's Da Burger Joint being compared favorably to high-end burger places like 4 Charles Prime Rib."
Neutral"The user stated that the rankings had changed and Paul's Da Burger Joint was no longer ranked second."
Neutral"The user found Paul's Da Burger Joint being ranked second for burgers to be absurd."
Negative"Paul's is listed as a favorite, along with Minetta and Red Hook."
Positive"This user consistently returns to Paul's Da Burger Joint, indicating it remains a favorite."
Positive"Paul's Da Burger Joint is recommended for an unhealthy but good burger, fitting the user's description of what they might be looking for in a diner. This suggestion is made in the context of discussing different types of diners."
Positive"The original poster stated that both Paul's Da Burger and St Marks Burger and Dogs have good burgers."
Positive"This user typically goes to Paul's Da Burger for takeout in the area but will check out St Marks Burger and Dogs based on a recommendation."
Neutral"Endorses Paul’s Da Burger Joint and recalls they used to offer hamburger tartare."
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