432370 Fri Aug 17 13:53:21 -0700 2007 14 19 Outer Boroughs 0 2855935 I know this post has been done before, but it has been a while so I'm hoping you will all humor me. Where would you go for the best burger in the Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill area? thanks in advance for any responses! Fri Aug 17 13:53:21 -0700 2007 91722 jamie11215 1 2855990 I had a very good burger at Cafe on Clinton's soft (re)opening last night. The meat was juicy, flavorful, slightly charred, and cooked perfectly to my order. The bun was very fresh. I didn't order it with toppings, but bacon, cheddar, swiss, and sauteed onions are available. Next time I would probably do the cheddar and sauteed onions. The fries alongside are fine but nothing special. Not sure it's the best -- I haven't tried every burger in the neighborhood (yet) -- but it's definitely worth a try. Slightly off-topic, Cafe on Clinton's new incarnation is much like the old. They made some minor cosmetic changes to spruce the place up a little (better lighting, good jazz playing). All in all, though, the feel of the place is much the same. I'll venture further into the new menu next time, but my first priority was to make sure I could still count on Cafe on Clinton for a decent burger and a beer. Fri Aug 17 14:09:12 -0700 2007 2855935 19306 jmh 1 2856016 Schnack used to be the champion, but they're very uneven these days. Haven't found a good replacement in the hood yet (who else even makes burgers around here?). I usually just go to Dumont Burger in Williamsburg, which is really spectacular and well worth the wait for the elusive G-train. Someone once raved to me about the burger at Crave. I thought it was overseasoned and heavy and prefer their other menu items. Fri Aug 17 14:19:25 -0700 2007 2855935 16011 oolah 1 2857479 Chicory on DeGraw Street has a great burger...excellent meat and always well prepared...don't miss the french fries!!! Also try, Hope and Anchor in Red Hook. Sat Aug 18 07:25:40 -0700 2007 2855935 106241 savoryhash 2 2873752 I'll second Chicory -- they make a nice burger! Thu Aug 23 10:11:27 -0700 2007 2857479 28211 sad_otter 1 2857509 I completely agree about Schnack. I've found that the Waterfront Ale House on Atlantic (sometimes known as Pete's) has very good burgers. I'm pretty sure that they grind their own beef - in any event, it's very tasty. In addition, they usually have a special burger (eg venison, kobe, buffalo) for the adventurous, and the rest of the food is great too. (Check out the Texas Dip, and also the vegetable dumplings.) Sat Aug 18 07:45:44 -0700 2007 2855935 120172 zorg 2 2868756 Agree with all the recommendations above (I must eat too many burgers). Bar Tabac on Smith St also has a good burger. Wed Aug 22 05:11:12 -0700 2007 2857509 119408 nitsujwolrah 3 2871066 I second the Bar Tabac nomination. Wed Aug 22 14:53:44 -0700 2007 2868756 16430 AmityGal 1 2869005 It's not in Carroll Gardens or Cobble Hill, but since someone already mentioned Hope & Anchor, I thought I'd add Good Fork in Red Hook. They have a really good burger. Wed Aug 22 07:08:08 -0700 2007 2855935 24340 redherring 1 2869152 Downtown Atlantic makes a good burger Wed Aug 22 07:50:10 -0700 2007 2855935 19580 ChowDiva 1 2871039 thanks for all the tips! Wed Aug 22 14:48:59 -0700 2007 2855935 91722 jamie11215 1 5043186 RIP Schnack, long live Calexico. Sat Sep 19 22:36:48 -0700 2009 2855935 1095104 bushwickgirl 2 5044543 Since this thread has been revived I would like to point out that Prime Meats makes an absolutely fantastic burger that rivals Dumont's. Sun Sep 20 16:48:57 -0700 2009 5043186 10198 eeee 3 5045847 Further north, the burger at Building on Bond is small but intesely flavorful. They mix it with chorizo. Deelish. The burger at Bar Tabac is no longer good, IMO. It has been completely unremarkable the last couple of times I had it. Mon Sep 21 08:47:33 -0700 2009 5044543 173794 BklnChicken 1 5070650 It's by no means a burger joint, but I really enjoy the burger at Le Petite Cafe. Wed Sep 30 16:25:37 -0700 2009 2855935 1101080 brooklynelf