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Paul's Place

131 2nd Ave

New York, NY 10003
(212) 529-3033

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Paul's Place isn't your typical fast-food joint. Our oversized, mouth watering burgers will have you and your family coming back for more. Paul's Place is a great place to dine with friends, family or just to come in and grab a quick bite.

You can also indulge in favorites like fries, shakes and other tasty food items. We also serve beer to accompany any great meal.

Our nostalgic diner décor make ... more

Posted by Citysearch on January 23, 2008

Business Description from the Web

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Owner Paul Koval began fantasizing about opening a burger joint in 1979. Lucky for burger fans, that dream became a reality in 1989 with Paul's Palace, which devotees say serves some of the best burgers in town. His secret? "A Polish butcher," says Koval with pride. It doesn't hurt, either, that most of the line cooks have been there for over a decade. Their experience shows in the shop's fast turn ... more

Posted by nymag on June 18, 2008

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The place to go in the East Village for more than twenty burger options with lots of toppings.

Posted by Gayot.com on May 17, 2008

Editorial Reviews from the web

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The Scene The decor at this small, dark East Village fixture is basic black-and-white-checked diner, but a panoply of cute toys--clowns, tightrope walkers--buzz and whirr overhead. It all makes for a friendly, slightly off-kilter atmosphere that's reinforced by the homespun but sassy service. A couple of TVs show whatever game happens to be on. The Food Can a burger be healthy ... more

Posted by Citysearch on January 23, 2008, (Edited October 26, 2004)

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This towering inferno of hamburgers is an East Village classic. With crazy-quilt decor and some of the best (and biggest) burgers in NYC, it belongs on every itinerary. The burgers are great, the service is a combination of legendary oy vey and schmalz. And did we mention we really, really like the burgers?

Posted by nyc on May 04, 2008

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The best burgers anywhere!!!

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I love burgers. I've eaten burgers at every self-professed "best burgers" joint. I can honestly say that without a doubt, Paul's burger was the best I've ever had. The only other place that comes close is Lou's Lunch in New Haven. I got an English burger - just a plain old burger with cheese on an English muffin. It didn't need a thing. The taste of the meat was amazing. I'm surprised they didn't ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on May 20, 2008

Best Burger Ever ^_^ <3<3<3

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I went to Paul's Burger Joint last Saturday with my boyfriend, after Self's Workout in the Park. Lol. But we were deciding on Dallas BBQ across the street or Paul's but we were tired of eating chicken at home. Best decision ever made. I had a Cheese Burger Deluxe sub. Sweet Potato fries and Boyfriend had Soul Burger Deluxe. OMG that first ever lovin' bite just melted in my mouth. It was juicy, no ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on May 16, 2008

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FANtastic. Perfectly cooked. Can order it with tomato lettuce and fries or onion rings. Delish

Posted by menuism user on April 14, 2008

Really good fried burger

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There are two types of burgers, fried and flame-broiled, and I usually prefer the flame-broiled. However the burger at Paul's is one of very few fried burgers I love. It's juicy and greasy, but in a good way. It's not that overly greasy taste that leaves you gagging, but rather a good greasiness that makes the burger juicy and yummy. The meat was very fresh and cooked just the way I like it, although ... more

Posted by NYC Chica on January 14, 2008

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ok well its not like ive TRIED every burger joint in NY but i cant imagine any more perfect than this. i fell in love at the first bite. with the restaurant and the man who took me there D true story folks yum

Posted by menuism user on January 13, 2008

Confused

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I am sincerely confused as to what New Yorkers see in this burger joint. It looks and feels the part in every way...we thought we were walking in to a classic burger joint. The service was a bit rude and unwelcoming, but I embrace that at places like this (ex. classic cheese steak joints in Philly). However the burger itself was nearly inedible to me. It was a huge hunk of unseasoned, not caramelized ... more

Posted by steiner on January 12, 2008

Worlds Best Burger

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I absolutely love this place. It is the best burger I have had anywhere in the world (and that includes L.A) PERIOD!! The owner is always there and the burgers are consistenly tasty, juicy and delicious. They are giant and cheap and the three kinds of fries Cajun, Sweet Potatoe and regular are all good. I prefer the cajun though, but last month I liked the sweet potatoe. Shakes and chili are awesome ... more

Posted by CassiusNYC on January 05, 2008

Love at First Bite

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I've had the great fortune of ordering the East Sider Deluxe (Gigantic burger with heaps of bacon, cheese, mushrooms, sauteed onions, tomato, raw onions, and lettuce.. with mounds of crispy fries on the side) last night and loved it from the first bite to the last greasy crumb. This is coming from a guy who loves red meat and has tasted many different burgers from numerous places around the city ( ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on December 18, 2007

Old time Fav'

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Been going here since high school when they had giant reems of paper on the walls for people to sign and fantastic gigantic burgers AND fresh pickles on the tables. Besides the sports theme now, nothing much has changed. If you feel like paying 15-20 clams for a hamburger at a fancy joint, go for it. Leave Pauls to the NYers.

Posted by dirtystan on November 27, 2007

Never Disapoints!

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Paul's is a great place for anyone who oves a great burger. The burgers aren't grilled (my preference). Howver, I eat at Paul's whenever I want a guaranteed great meal. You can get ANYTHING you want on your burger...I love the cheddar mushrom burger.
The burger is not made from a fronzen premade patty but real meat you will tase in every bite! Oh, and do try the vanilla shake!!!!!

Posted by Foodies Who Knows Love Paul's on September 11, 2007

Dee-Lish

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There's really no reason to come here if you're not having a burger. Cheap, low maintenance, quick and easy.

No matter how many fancy restaurants open up, just admit it, at heart, we're all burger loving slobs.

Pros

+ Great Burger, low maintenance, cheap

Cons

- Don't even bother using the restroom. You might lose your burger.

Posted by Citysearch user on September 06, 2007

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The best burger Ive eaten so far-in NYC; many varieties. Ya cant go wrong with the bacon cheeseburger.

Posted by menuism user on August 26, 2007

Not recommended

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Not a single memorable thing about this place except the compulsion to right an honest review. I had one of the worst burgers here period. Just a crumbly mess of meat, slice of yellow american, and stale bacon on a kaiser role. Going there based on the rave reviews on menupages, I swear I thought I was in the wrong place. Sadly no...don't make the same mistake I did.

Posted by chowman on August 21, 2007

Before a night of heavy drinking or the following afternoon...

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I have a Paul's Burger. It can't be beat. If red meat kills, allow me to help you pick out my casket. As long as Paul's is around, I'm not going strict veg anytime too soon. There's a (one single) guy behind the counter when I go there "the morning after." I'm not sure if it's Paul but whoever this guy is, whoa! If you're reading this, you should work nights because the guys on the grill in the evening ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on August 03, 2007

great burgers!

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My first bite into this bacon cheddar cheese burgers was a burst of beefy juice flavor, I ordered medium rare (pink center) but it came to be a medium (no pink) which i thought wasn't cool but it was still awesome regardless. This place would have easily been a 5 star by me if i didn't order the onion rings which were $3.20 dollars for a hefty plate of frozen pathmark onion rings which were just re ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on July 23, 2007

Burger Joint

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Great greasy burger joint. Good food (the soul burger is a rec) at reasonable price. Its a good place to go for a beer and a burger with the boys.

Posted by G NYC on June 30, 2007

Wow

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Delicious, the best turkey burgers on earth!!

Posted by jstapple on June 22, 2007

Not recommended

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I'm a burger fanatic and Paul's definitely falls way short from the upper echelon of must have NYC burgers. The bun issue can be overcome by opting for a kaiser role, but the meat is tasteless. Not to mention it pretty much fell apart after the first bite...ughh.

Posted by Anonymous on June 08, 2007

AWESOME!

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Paul's got so many variety of burgers. I am never disappointed. Whether it's the Bacon Cheeseburger or Burger with Feta...they are all good! I like the atmosphere...and the area of course. Order the deluxe---the fries and shakes are good too!

Pros

+ Burgers, fries, and price

Cons

- bathroom

Posted by Citysearch user on June 03, 2007

Amazing Turkey Burgers

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I love love love this place! I have only done delivery, but the food is out of this world. I like the turkey burger with blue cheese and carmelized onions. The sweet potato fries are good, but could always be crispier. I disagree with any review that says it is just a pile of steamed meat- my many experiences have always been superb.

Posted by Burger Lover on May 27, 2007

Great Burgers!

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We make this a frequent stop when the burger light goes off!

Posted by mrcaborojo on April 30, 2007

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Pauls has a million different kinds of burgers. And theyre all awesome

Posted by menuism user on March 27, 2007

review of paul's place - new york, ny, 10003 - brooklyn citysearch

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pauls is really worth a visit. a high-quality old new york hamburger joint. the service was fine - really sweet, pleasant guys despite huge crowding... more

Posted by citysearch user on January 16, 2007

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popular after 13 years of making huge burgers... more

Posted by digitalcity user on January 11, 2007

Paul’s: Da Burger Joint

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Where do you go when you’re craving food before hitting up Pomme Frites for fries? Paul’s Place! Paul’s is very cramped inside with a lot of cheesy neon lights and random random kitschy items hanging about. With its red and white plastic checker board tablecloths, there’s nothing fancy about this place.

Posted by Miss Beancurd on January 07, 2007

BEST BURGER EVER!

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i LOVE this place. my mouth is watering just thinking about their burgers. The patties are big, the fries are delicious and the staff is no BS. If you are ever in the east village, you HAVE to drop by here for a burger. I've brought many friends here and no one has ever been disappointed.

Pros

+ amazing burgers

Posted by Citysearch user on November 18, 2006

Best burger in town

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I don't care what any of the haters say. This place has the best burger in the city, bar none. The burgers are large, the meat is cooked perfectly to order - I prefer it medium - and the steak-cut fries are excellent as well. The wait staff is sometimes a little grumpy, and the mood is far from elegant or romantic, but if you're looking to grab a filling, delicious meal for under 10 bucks, this ... more

Posted by cerebralpauly on November 01, 2006

Pauls

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Absolutely the best hamburgers you could imagine! 1/2 lb masterpieces - even a hamburger tartare with a raw egg on top. Absolutely amazing! And near Pomme Frites, too! 3.9 stars

Posted by Ganjin Girl's Guide to Chinatown on October 12, 2006

Best Burgers in NYC!

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Paul's has got to be the best burgers in NYC! Visited last sunday for lunch. The burgers are huge and fresh and juicy as can be! I recommend the sweet potato fries! Plus our waitress was a breath of fresh air...SO nice and prompt and seemed to actually like her job...something you rarely find! The place is small, but that's what makes it what it is.

Pros

+ burgers, sweet potato fries, SERVICE ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on September 06, 2006

best burger anywhere, great customer service!

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just go...killer burgers, awesome atmosphere!!! the place is small...so what, this is nyc baby, not frikin' texas! the buns are smaller than the burger...so what i'd rather pay to have more meat than bread, which cost pennies to make and it's just a filler anyway! no fillers needed for these half-pound burger beauties! they really go down smooth, no heavy feeling like with other burgers. bottom ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on July 17, 2006

AMAZING burgers!

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So if you're ever craving half a pound of thick, juicy beef, Paul's is your place. I agree with previous comments that the buns are perhaps a little small, but you can always whip out a knife and fork and find a way to make it work... or just deal and get a little messy. The burgers don't make you feel like you're going to die later either, which I found to be a plus (no guarantees if that holds ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on July 13, 2006

Is there really anywhere else in NYC?

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All about the burger! Do not forget the really thick chocolate milkshake(they have a name for the really thick one)(best chocolate milkshake in NYC, anyone?), a beer ot two at less than $4.00 each in NYC, and amazing pickles. Paul's brought my wife around to eating red meat, and for that I THANK YOU!!!!

Pros

+ Burgers!

Cons

- Cannot think of one!

Posted by Citysearch user on July 11, 2006

Killer!

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Hands down best burger in the East Village! Rare with Cheddar and Bacon is the move. Good guys at the counter too.

Posted by Citysearch user on July 07, 2006

Gotta be the best

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Paul's keeps it "real" with what must be the best burger in the city, if not on the east coast. I keep going back despite the abundance of other eateries in the East Village. It just keeps getting better & better. Long live Paul & his place!

Posted by Citysearch user on April 07, 2006

No Better Burgers Anywhere!

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Paul's Place serves the juciest burgers with delicious steak fries. Large variety of burgers. Bowls of pickle slices at tables. Paul, the owner, is always there for many visits & he /staff are friendly. You will not be disappointed.

Pros

+ Juicy Burgers, Great Fries, Lots of tables

Cons

- Open More Locations

Posted by Citysearch user on March 18, 2006

This is where to get your burger

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No one leaves hungry at Paul's.
NO ONE.
Big juicy burgers, generous portions, all at good prices.
It can get pretty busy and the service is sometimes poor but the pros outweigh the cons.
For a burger joint you can't go wrong.

Pros

+ Great burgers, Good food, Good value

Cons

- sometimes crowded, hit or miss service

Posted by Citysearch user on December 07, 2005

These Burgers Are Grrrrrreat!!!!

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If you like to eat and you like a good burger you need to eat at paul's. Best burger on the eastern seaboard bar none.

Pros

+ great prices, fun inviroment, didnt leave hungry

Cons

- not one in florida, none

Posted by Citysearch user on October 05, 2005

Paul's (Da Burger Joint)

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After another evening at Lunasa, a group of ten of Danna's coworkers and us headed over to Paul's to fill up the rest of our stomachs that wasn't consumed with beer.I ordered a bacon, cheddar, fried onion burger with onion rings on the side and I proceeded to finish the thing off with nary a problem while others sitting around me, not even opting for the deluxe (fries or o.rings, lettuce and tomato ... more

Posted by Big Apple Dining Guide on August 25, 2005

all beef patty

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I love Paul's; there is so much to love about it, with the endless variety of burgers prepared in zillions of ways. The fountain drinks, the wacky employees, the terrific and weird furnishings. It's vintage New York!

Posted by chomper on July 06, 2005

solid burgers

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This place serves one of the better burgers I've ever had. The burgers are bigger than at other places and the beef was juicy. It's kind of strange that they charge extra for lettuce and tomatoes, but it still turns out being around 5$ a burger; not a bad deal at all considering the quality of the burger.

Pros

+ value, burger

Posted by Citysearch user on April 01, 2005

best burgers in the world

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I love New York it is the greatest city and the atomosphere is beautiful. I visit New York often and everytime my boyfriend and friends always go to paul's. I can never leave without one of those many different versions of burgers. i highly recommend it. Its cozy and i lke the decor. remeinds me of a 50's restaurant.

Pros

+ cozy, delicious, fun

Posted by Citysearch user on March 15, 2005