There is one thing that all denizens of the Big Apple have in common, they know where the best burgers are to be had. While there are bound to be one or two who will dispute the title, you'd be hard pressed to find a hamburger aficionado who disagrees that the Corner Bistro in West Greenwich Village is the place to go. Voted 'The Best Neighborhood Bar' in the press, this is no ordinary local haunt. The deep rich tones of the old-fashion interior lend the Corner Bistro its unassuming charm.

Unlike the forced ambiance of so many New York Restaurants, it is a charm which has developed over time, rather than one which has been affected. It's not hard to imagine the building in its original incarnation as an boarding house in the late 19th century. This intrinsic appeal coupled with the legendary burgers and the appealingly priced selection of draft ales, makes it a favorite standby of anyone who has the craving for lively atmosphere, a cool beer and the best burgers in the city.

Sports fans can enjoy watching the Yankees on the two screens, otherwise there's a great jukebox with a marvelously varied selection. A fair indication that the mood at Corner Bistro goes through many changes during the course of a day.

The Corner Bistro offers a spare menu, limited to its burgers, a sandwich or two and the great fries which can been seen just about everywhere you look, but that is because people only really visit for a few simple pleasures.

The Bistro Burger is the guest of honor. Like the others is boasts eight ounces of the finest beef, grilled to perfection and finished off with melted cheese, a fair weave of bacon and some raw onion. Make no mistake, this a big bite burger. Those who know it are likely to stretch their jaw to get that first mouthful in as quickly as possible. Not only does the Corner Bistro offer the best burgers in the city, but you'll be hard pressed to find anywhere which serves up something half as good at the same price. For under $10 you can have a Bistro Burger and a draft of McSorley's ale to wash it down. The Grilled Chicken Sandwich is worthy substitute for anyone who wants to give something else a shot.

Having the reputation it does, means that you might well have to wait for your tasty meal. If you manage to get there mid-afternoon, you're more likely to get your hands around the big bun quickly. After 6 in the evening, people begin arriving quickly and don't really stop until after midnight. The Corner Bistro also gets a lot of late night customers. Open until 4am, you can expect a curious mix of West Village folk, all adding to the appeal of this special New York Restaurant.

Greenwich Village may have changed quite a bit over the last few years, but the Corner Bistro continues to entice burger lovers from all over the city and is one the few places to have changed very little, if at all.