JG Melon
Lenox Hill
J.G. Melon has been serving the same medium-well cheeseburger since 1972: thick patty, cottage fries on the side, and a jukebox that only takes cash. The watermelon art and green gingham tablecloths haven't changed either.
cash only
no reservations
late night eats
classic NYC institution
Tips
🍔"best burgers in the world" (Michael Bloomberg)
💵"Hats off to J.G. Melon—they still manage to sell a burger for under $20" (The Infatuation)
🍟cottage fries are a separate order
JG Melon
Lenox HillOpen
J.G. Melon has been serving the same medium-well cheeseburger since 1972: thick patty, cottage fries on the side, and a jukebox that only takes cash. The watermelon art and green gingham tablecloths haven't changed either.
cash only
no reservations
late night eats
classic NYC institution
Tips
🍔"best burgers in the world" (Michael Bloomberg)
💵"Hats off to J.G. Melon—they still manage to sell a burger for under $20" (The Infatuation)
🍟cottage fries are a separate order