Mikey’s Burger

Sadly, the service was horrible. The tables were dirty, the cashier/​hostess was rude and appeared to not want to be working. On a positive note the burgers were pretty good. But the over all experience was Meh.

Let’s just say… I am going to explain how to order the best burger!!! First, grab your laptop and lay in your bed. Open your browser to seamless and search Mikey’s Burger. Once, you find Mikey’s menu… click on it and order: A cheese burger with: cheddar cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and onion. (Bacon must be on burger. It is the deal breaker!) Click the temperature to be medium. For you risk takers, medium rare is a very good option too. Once that is complete, scroll down and order regular fries. You don’t need one of their milkshakes! Only, if you had a really bad week and need to unleash, but otherwise just take it easy! (Once the seamless ball texts you that your food is being prepared!) THE MAGIC IS HAPPENING. You better move from your bed to your couch and make sure you have your drinks and tv ready to go. (Delivery is very fast.) Once, that burger arrives there is no turning back and you will devour it. Almost, contemplating a second, because IT’S THAT GOOD! Seriously, the potato bun is a childhood delicacy Mikey’s always has fresh! The Potato bun perfectly sucks all the juices from the burger. Making each bite savory goodness.
Only thing is the fry situation people! They get soggy quickly, but it doesn’t even matter since the burger is yummmm! I have found a solution if I’m not too lazy. I will turn my oven on high so when the order comes I will stick the fries on a baking pan in the oven for a few minutes. It definitely helps, but I think it is the quality of the fries used. Anyway, let’s not get into that… just go order your burger!!!

Safe to say I will never be going back to this place. I never write Unilocal reviews, but I felt it necessary that people know about this because it could affect their health.
I have passed by this place many times. I finally decided to go tonight because I was craving some good fries. I was APPALLED by the lack of food safety precautions taken by the cook. He was wearing gloves, picked up the raw burger patties from the drawer, and placed them on the grill. Without changing his gloves, he then proceeded to touch EVERYTHING else with the raw meat still on his hands. I’m talking burger buns, all the raw burgers condiments, sticking his hand in a bucket of cheese, sticking his hand in a bowl of salt that he used to season the already cooked fries, etc.
I feel that people should be aware of this because it is definitely a health violation and could make people sick. Beware!!!
I just hope I don’t get sick…

One star for keeping it real in the LES: old school, divey, gritty. The way this neighborhood was meant to be. This is the place you want to hit when an after-​work drink on a Friday drags down dangerously close to midnight and you desperately need some food NOW.
One star for the really tasty food: the Mikey’s Burger (grilled seasoned onions and corned beef, lettuce and dijon mustard) is a real steal at $ 6.50; and the BLT Burger (Chinese bacon, kewpie mayo and lettuce) is your choice if you feel like bacon. The burgers are really fucking good.
The cheese fries are dangerously addictive.
One star for not being crowded on a Friday night: got in, grabbed a stool at the bar, and enjoyed the cook prepare our perfectly cooked and wonderfully delicious burgers in front of our eyes.
One star for the people who work here and their great taste in music: sold school ‘90s hip hop, from Biggie to Dr. Drew, from Pharcyde to Tupac.
One star for reminding me how I miss hanging out in the LES. This neighborhood still has all that distinctive character that attracted me to it when I first moved to NYC in 2000.
Long live the LES.

What can I say, this place comes recommended from Phil H. Phil you never lead me astray and Mikey’s was no exception. Mikey’s is a burger joint in L.E.S. And like the best spots in NYC it’s basically a kitchen crammed into a hallway. Definitely a pick your order up and leave kinda joint. One of the best things about this place is that they will deliver your order to you at the bar next door (Iggys). This proved to be clutch for me last night as I was in said bar starving.
The Food: I had the Mikey’s burger. A PLUMP cheese burger on a SUPER SOFT bun topped with corn beef. This thing was massive, juicy, and full of flavor. Seasoned perfectly and cooked precisely medium. I could ramble on about this burger but I’ll simplify things and just say that it was perfect! And the fries were equally perfect. If your familiar with my reviews you know I’m against generic fries. They kind that places serve that I’m pretty sure cone from the freezer isle at the grocery store. That’s not what you get at Mikey’s. These are home style, thin cut crispy fries with the skin still on them! They were delicious. This is a grade a burger and fries combo.
I’m giving Mikey’s 5 stars. Because The food was great. Also because you can’t beat the convenience of having your food delivered while binge drinking and the dive bar next door. That convenience was the factor that bumped them up to 5. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to hit happy hour at Iggys and not order a burger from Mikey’s.

They’re not open until 5am like their page says so don’t be surprised if you get a rude/​sorry excuse for a human being to answer the phone «after they’re closed.»
Word of advice– don’t pick up the phone if you’re closed you twats.

Cheese Burger = Good quality beef, acceptable slice of cheese, but for the overall price of neary 7 bucks the burger is too light on the extras and a very mediocre bun.
Fries = Nice quality, generous portion, pretty expensive at $$ 3.50. Real potatoes but like all natural potato fries DO NOT EXPECT THEM TO BE CRISPY. They will be soft ans soggy after about 10 minutes out of the fryer. If you ever make fries at home, you’ll know those crispy restaurant fries that stay crispy for awhile are not all potato — they add a lot of extra stuff to get the crispiness in there.

Stumbled upon this place after a Bourbon tour. It’s the perfect «late night drunk food» stop. The burger was cooked to perfection and they had Boylan’s soda! Loooove those things! My one complaint is that I went there mid-​June and they did not have the AC on/​working. The place is rather small, so you feel the heat from the grill as you sit and eat. Thank goodness my hotel was next door so I grabbed the rest to go and enjoyed it in my room.

True rating: 3.5 stars
Pros: have very unique milkshakes like avocado and sesame (personal favorite). Burgers are fairly solid, wasn’t full from a single so definitely get a side. Cheese fries are always on point.
Cons: though burgers are ok but only within the first five minutes they’re served. example — two months ago for as a quick delivery meal. Second example — I was hammered from a Halloween party and got the driest burger. I was hammered and noticed is all I’m saying.

I was in the mood for a milkshake one night and stumbled upon this glory.
Their prices are simple and to the point.
I love the atmosphere here. It seemed like my type of place to just chill out.
I had ordered a sesame milkshake. Something different but within the not so weird range.
And it was an awesome choice. Came with thick straws. It was creamy and thick… everything great about shakes. But it has a surprise inside for delicious sweet sesame flakes.
Ordered burgers another time. They were delicious… but too small for the 5 – 8 dollar price range.
And their avocado shake is for the… wary.
I honestly hated it. I never throw away food but it was…
Well i had to vomit.

I went to New York City to try and cover as many burgers as I could for my burger blog
, only to find that there were more burgers that fit the bill than my stomach had space for.
Mikey’s was a spot that was close to the crib and spot on for the bucks. Normally I would cringe if someone said the words «Corned Beef Hash Burger» but believe me when I tell you that The Mikey works. As much a burger for those late nights as it is a burger bragging right for your boy who can’t stop watching Man vs Food, Mikey’s is ridiculously affordable indulgence that will give your drinking legs a much needed refueling.
Pics and full review over at #bangforyourburgerbuck

Came here after a night out and my burger was delicious! Well seasoned meat and overall solid fries!
Absolutely check this place out. Meat is not a frozen patty similar to typical fast food, which is always a plus. Be warned it get packed in here and there is not a ton of space to sit and eat.

Greasy, and they burnt the bread on my Philly cheesesteak… WTH!
If your are loaded and it 1am, this is your spot!

Oh my I was very pleased with my burger last night. We left Piano and stumbled upon this spot again. I was craving a burger and I got my burger. I defiantly wouldn’t order to go or seamless because they are AMAZING fresh. The burger was cooked to perfection JUST how I order. The flavors of the burger was really perfect together. The tomatoes and lettuce was really fresh and delicious. I didn’t order fries, but honestly we should have, they looked sooo good.
My burger wasn’t served with sauce, ketchup, or anything which was perfect. There was a bottle of «special creamy red sauce». I added it to the burger and boy oh man oh boy oh man was this delicious.
ok, mind you, I MIGHT have been a little tipsy, but It still would’ve be good without the drunkenness.
Service…
The guy who was taking the orders was ON point, he got us our orders, told us where to sit, and communicated really well to ensure our orders were exactly what we wanted. I didn’t get offered fries (I know I know) but I probably would’ve said YES…
Anyways just go… it’s a great little burger spot! YUM

! Mikey’s burger is a must when I visit the city. I suggest the Mikey’s Burger with fries and be sure to dip with their special sauce! Also tried the lamb burger and it is very good!
Reasonably priced greasy fare!

Chewing hash is disgusting so dont ever do it kids… but the hash brown like fries at this place are bangin.
These are unlike Shake Shack fries. I’m using that as a point of reference because I know you’ve all had them krinkle shake shack fries. Wif these, theres real cheddar melted on top insteada a cheez whizzy sizzy.
Truth be told, I like both. These fries are a more irish style grow hair on your chest sorta thang. Yum!
Im guna confess to you that Im actually never ever even a lil intoxicated when Ive eaten Mikeys. Its like whaaaaaaat?!

Had the famous bacon dog. It’s a hot dog wrapped in one slice of bacon and topped with fresh avocados and kewpie mayo. The avocados do the work in keeping the hot dog tasting fresh and light. Then there’s the bacon in keeping the hot dog nice and crisp. Really great combination. Can’t wait to try the rest of the menu.

divey small lower east side joint. just ate food (CHEESE FRIEZZZZ) from here twice.
this place reps the old LES well with good prices, messy food, and a very non-​boojee attitude.
you want burgers, dogz, and shakes? this is your place. Mikey’s does tons of business from dive bars: Iggy’s Keltic and Local 138 because both bars are footsteps away (you can also order delivery to each bar? LAZY! lol)
PRO TIP: both Local 138 and Iggy’s Keltic allows you to bring in food from Mikey’s as long you bus your table at each bar aka cleanup!
their cheese fries though? AMAZING post-​booze eats. a meal served in a metallic container with a plastic roof, which transports a pile of hot fries drowning in cheddar cheese to your mouth and gut… is truly a caravan of carby, dairy heaven! pairs with PBR tallboys so well.
the shakes are extra thick n take you back to a time when blood sugar levels weren’t important aka childhood. i keep my flavor profiles of delish dairy death simple: either chocolate or vanilla. both of which are excellent.
there a ton of sauce at Mikey’s for your burgers, fries and hotdogs… tons to choose from.
my friends who ordered the lamb burger sweared by it and the wings.
Mikey’s is not a sit, eat and camp place. it’s pretty small, distressed out, and not fancy. you need turnover and give up your seats in a normal amount of time. don’t be those people that camp while a line builds of hungry drunks who need to sit. sides with so many bars on Ludlow allowing you to bring in Mikey’s…just enjoy your guilty eats with some brews or booze. support local LES businesses, SON!
be good to the folks at Mikey… they are a Ludlow institution in the making. :)
drops mic so i can handle these cheese fries while this pint of Guinness handles me. WHUT.
i out.
p. s. i THINK they have a vegetarian burger named The Matteo… does Matteo R. know they are infringing on his copyright!??

Sweet potato fries are a must!!!
This is completely a hidden gem. It is not that cheap but it is worth every dollar. I had a cheeseburger, and it was really among the best I’ve ever had.
There is limited seating and the place looks grungy but I cannot wait to come back here again. I fell in love. There menu has so many choices, there has to be something for everyone.
Did I mention you MUST try the sweet potato fries???
Their mild chipotle like sauce [yellowish bottle] is also very good when you use it on the fries and mix it with ketchup. IN LOVE.

Drink heavily at Iggy’s during happy hour with Pirate Mike the bartender.
Go next door to Mikey’s Burger. It’s a tiny counter type burger joint with a small area that seats a few in the back. No frills. Simple. Almost old school. Watch as the cook whips up your greasy delicious meat feast. Credit cards accepted.
Grab some juicy cheeseburgers. Add a double order monster box of shoestring fries. They load up your bag with ketchup and dipping sauces. Takes a few minutes to grab and go. Sure, they will deliver but the place is right next door! Don’t be a lazy ass — go get your food!
Bring back to Iggy’s and dump on the table. Devour with more beer. Sit there with your friends content, fat, and happy as the burger juice drips down your chin. Revel in the burger meat afterglow as those around you look on with hangry despair.
Life is good.

Pas mal mais tout de même un peu déçu par ce burger.
J’ai trouvé le goût des oignons trop présent (ce qui donne limite une saveur sucrée au burger), et le cheddar trop absent (malgré le supplément!).