The Bottom Line
If a good burger and beer is what you crave, Corner Bistro is the place.
Pros
- Great burger & fries
- Cheap beer
- Very affordable
Cons
- Long Wait
- Cash Only
- Limited Choices
Description
- Simple West Village bar that serves great burgers & fries.
- Limited menu has burgers, fries, grilled cheese, chicken sandwiches and BLTs.
- Smoker friendly environment. (Which might also mean non-smoker unfriendly on crowded nights.)
- If you go after work or on a week night, the line can be quite intimidating.
- You can easily buy a beer at the bar (McSorley's is $2) to drink while you wait in line.
- Sunday afternoons and other off-peak times can be a little slower, which means less of a wait.
Guide Review - Corner Bistro
If you're looking for a great burger in the West Village, this is one of the best you'll find. Although some complain that they prefer a better bun to hold up against the burger, I have a weakness for the slightly soft hamburger buns that are overwhelmed by the juices of the burger. Their fries ($2) are thin and crispy, which makes them worth the indulgence. I like my burgers rare, and this is definately a place that obliges you. Service is practically non-existant, though they will refill your beer if they notice it's empty. Beware, if smoking bothers you, you might want to head there at slower times, because it can definately be a crowded, smokey place -- but for some reason, that just seems to add to the atmosphere.
