Miami-born smash burger spot w/ 100% Black Angus beef. Smashed burgers, killer milkshakes & fries. Late-night NYC eats.
Hailing from Miami and now a fixture on 14th Street, this burger joint specializes in smashed burgers made with 100% fresh Black Angus beef. Their menu features classic options like the Skinny Louie Cheese Burger and Applewood Bacon Burger, alongside an Impossible Burger and gluten-free bun choice. Complement your meal with their real ice cream milkshakes and crispy fries, perfect for a late-night craving.
This American fast-casual spot, originally from Miami, excels at smashed burgers made with 100% fresh Black Angus beef. Popular choices include the Skinny Louie Cheese Burger, Applewood Bacon Burger, and an Impossible Burger option with gluten-free buns. Reviewers also highly recommend the milkshakes made with real ice cream and the crispy fries.
"The Skinny Louie Cheese Burger, particularly the double patty version with onions, is highly recommended. The Applewood Bacon Burger and the classic Smash Burgers are also well-regarded. Don't miss out on their crispy fries and thick milkshakes."
Customers generally praise the burgers, milkshakes, and fries, with many highlighting the quality of the beef and the deliciousness of the smash burger. Some find it to be a bit overhyped but still good, while others suggest it's a solid option among many smash burger choices in NYC.
Important Note
One reviewer felt the burger did not live up to the hype from Miami and questioned the price and taste of the 'Louie sauce', comparing it to a Big Mac sauce. Another Reddit commenter suggested there are too many similar smash burger options in the city.
"This user mentioned Skinny Louie's as a place they love for its skinny fries and milkshakes, noting it's fast food style."
Positive"This user recommends the burger at Skinny Louie, stating it is 50% sauce."
Positive"This user questioned the legitimacy and importance of the 'Burger Bash Award' mentioned in the original post. They expressed disbelief that people don't question such accreditations."
Neutral"This user criticized the original post for not including any pictures of the food, despite having four images."
Neutral"This commenter expressed confusion about the reviewer's rating of 9/10 while also stating the food 'didn't blow me away' and they 'wouldn't be missing it' if they never returned. They believe the reviewer doesn't understand how to rate food."
Neutral"This commenter stated that Skinny Louie is very mediocre and that there are too many smash burger options in the city already. They specifically mentioned 7th Street Burger, Hamburger America, and Gotham as sufficient alternatives."
Negative"The reviewer found Skinny Louie's burger, fries, Louie sauce, and milkshake to be very good, rating everything 9/10. Despite the high rating, they felt the burger didn't blow them away and wasn't worth the hype from Miami, though they couldn't fault the food itself. They also questioned the charge for the sauce, comparing it to a Big Mac sauce copycat."
Neutral"This commenter suggested Louis' Restaurant, stating it has the best veal in the city."
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