The 4 Best Kosher Burgers in Manhattan (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 4 picks

The best kosher burgers in Manhattan in 2026 are at Mocha Burger (Union Square, Midtown and SoHo), Smash House Burgers in Midtown, Amsterdam Burger on the Upper West Side and Burgers & Grill in Washington Heights. All are glatt kosher meat restaurants; there is no dairy cheese, though some use vegan cheese.

1. Mocha Burger — Union Square, Midtown (46th St) and SoHo, Manhattan

Manhattan's best-known kosher burger, from the team behind Teaneck's Mocha Bleu.

$$ Mid-rangeHechsher OU

Mocha Burger was founded by Naftali Abenaim of Mocha Bleu in Teaneck, New Jersey, and has grown into a small Manhattan chain, with a location on Fourth Avenue near Union Square and NYU, a 'Lux' location on East 46th Street in Midtown and a SoHo branch.

Each location is glatt kosher and OU certified, with reservations, delivery and catering available.

Good to know: The 46th Street location is a convenient sit-down kosher dinner near Grand Central and Fifth Avenue.

127 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003

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2. Smash House Burgers — Diamond District (47th St) and Garment District (37th St), Manhattan

Crispy-edged smash burgers and loaded fries, kosher style.

$ BudgetHechsher VHQ

Smash House started in North Miami Beach in 2022 and spread quickly; its two Manhattan shops, on West 47th Street in the Diamond District and West 37th Street, serve thin smashed patties, popcorn chicken and 'dirty fries' topped with pulled brisket.

It is glatt kosher, uses only vegan cheese, and its Manhattan shops are listed under the VHQ hechsher.

Good to know: Try the dirty fries — the brisket topping is the signature.

33 W 47th St, New York, NY

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3. Amsterdam Burger — Upper West Side, Manhattan

The Upper West Side's kosher burger stalwart, now in a kosher food hall on 83rd Street.

$$ Mid-rangeHechsher OU

Amsterdam Burger is a long-running Upper West Side kosher burger spot, now operating at 100 West 83rd Street alongside other OU-certified kosher concepts — barbecue, Mexican and sushi — under one roof.

That makes it a good pick for families who want different kinds of kosher food in one stop.

Good to know: Groups can mix burgers with barbecue or Mexican from the neighbouring counters at the same address.

100 W 83rd St, New York, NY

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4. Burgers & Grill — Washington Heights, Manhattan

The burger joint of Yeshiva University's kosher strip.

$ BudgetHechsher VHR

Burgers & Grill sits on Amsterdam Avenue in Washington Heights, part of the cluster of kosher restaurants that serve the Yeshiva University community.

It is a casual meat restaurant listed under the VHR hechsher.

Good to know: Pizza, sushi and Israeli food are on the same stretch of Amsterdam Avenue if your group can't agree.

2543 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY

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Frequently asked questions

Can you get a kosher cheeseburger?

Not with real cheese — kosher law forbids mixing meat and dairy. Kosher burger places use pareve or vegan cheese instead; Smash House, for example, uses only vegan cheese.

Are kosher burgers glatt?

Almost all kosher meat restaurants in New York describe their beef as glatt kosher, which is the standard most observant diners expect.

1. Mocha Burger — Union Square, Midtown (46th St) and SoHo, Manhattan

2. Smash House Burgers — Diamond District (47th St) and Garment District (37th St), Manhattan

3. Amsterdam Burger — Upper West Side, Manhattan

4. Burgers & Grill — Washington Heights, Manhattan

Frequently asked questions

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