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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

1291 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10021, USA

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