Veggie-focused dining w/ creative flavors & textures. Iconic burger, amazing desserts, vintage diner feel.
This East Village gem, originally a small counter-service spot, has blossomed into a full-fledged vegetarian and often vegan dining destination with a cool, vintage diner vibe. Chef Brooks Headley, known for his pastry expertise, crafts dishes that celebrate vegetables with creative flavors, textures, and comforting styles, rather than attempting to mimic meat. While the iconic burger remains a draw, the menu boasts a variety of satisfying options and tempting desserts.
This restaurant excels in creative vegetarian and vegan cuisine, with particular acclaim for its desserts, seasonal sides, and unique sandwiches like the 'Yuba Verde' and 'TFT'. While the namesake burger receives mixed reviews, with some finding it just 'ok' and others praising it, the overall sentiment leans towards the sides, desserts, and specific sandwiches being the standout items. Some diners note a uniform spiciness or the use of vinegar in dishes. A major point of contention is the perceived increase in price and decrease in portion size since its relocation.
"Standout dishes include the 'TFT' (tofu fried tofu) sandwich, the 'Yuba Verde' sandwich, various seasonal sides, and all desserts, especially the gelato, sorbet, and date shake. The fries are also frequently praised."
Customers praise the creative vegetarian and vegan dishes, with many highlighting the excellent desserts and unique sandwiches. However, a recurring theme is the significant increase in prices and perceived smaller portions compared to its earlier days, leading to some debate about value.
Important Note
Some diners find the restaurant to be overpriced with small portions, especially compared to its earlier iteration. Some dishes can be uniformly spicy.
"This user recommended Superiority Burger, specifically mentioning its fries as a reason to visit."
Positive"This user suggests Superiority Burger as a potential restaurant that might fit the criteria for a 19th birthday dinner downtown under $30."
Positive"The user lists Superiority Burger as a place to get sundaes."
Positive"The date shake at Superiority Burger is incredible."
Positive"The burgers at Superiority Burger are considered the weakest items on their menu."
Negative"The author finds the restroom's soundscape interesting, noting it included Tokyo subway announcements, seagulls, and 80s radio ads on their last visit."
Neutral"Superiority Burger is described as amazing. The commenter advises avoiding it on weekend nights due to potential noise, but suggests it's not too loud otherwise."
Positive"While acknowledging a love for Superiority Burger, this user clarifies that it operates in a different category than Clover Food Labs, being a sit-down restaurant with higher prices rather than fast-casual."
Neutral"The user confirms Superiority Burger is excellent and mentions a delicious special, the creamed cabbage grilled cheese."
Positive"The user is excited about Superiority Burger's potential New Year's Day specials and fondly remembers their collard greens sandwich."
Positive"This user suggests Superiority Burger as a place that might be similar to Clover Food Labs."
Neutral"The user mentioned Superiority Burger as a place they used to enjoy but would not choose for their current birthday celebration because they have been there many times before."
Negative"Superiority Burger is recommended for vegetarian lunch near NYU, with the sides and dessert being considered excellent, though sandwiches are just okay."
Positive"This user suggested Superiority Burger as an obvious choice for vegan options."
Positive"The user expresses regret about visiting Superiority Burger."
Negative"The user explains that while their meal at Superiority Burger was good, it wasn't substantial, and they haven't felt compelled to return."
Negative"The user agrees that the original Superiority Burger location was better and more in line with its initial concept."
Neutral"The user missed the original Superiority Burger location and found the current iteration to be a one-time visit due to price and portion size."
Negative"The user acknowledges Superiority Burger's concept but found the taste and portions to be unreasonable for the cost."
Negative"The user found Superiority Burger's taste to be unremarkable, though they praised the desserts."
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