Yonkers has everything from waterfront spots on the Hudson to old‑school neighborhood bars, and tucked into that mix are some genuinely great burgers.
These five places come up a lot when Yonkers locals talk about where to get something juicy and satisfying.
1. Yonkers Brewing Co.
Right near the waterfront, Yonkers Brewing Co. is known for its house beers, but the burger menu is a big part of why people stick around.
Patties are thick, juicy, and griddled with a solid crust, usually made from quality beef that actually tastes like beef, not just filler.
The classic cheeseburger with American or cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and their house sauce is always a safe call, but the more loaded options with bacon, caramelized onions, or spicy mayo are favorites with regulars.
Paired with their fries and a pint of something hoppy, it’s one of the better “beer and a burger” combos in Yonkers.
2. Rory Dolan’s
Rory Dolan’s is a big, energetic Irish pub that draws people from all over Westchester, and the burger is one of the quiet stars of the menu.
Think hefty, pub‑style patties cooked to order, with a nice sear on the outside and plenty of juice inside.
The basic bacon cheeseburger is what a lot of locals order without even looking at the menu, but you’ll also see mushroom‑Swiss versions and burgers piled high with onion rings and house sauces.
It’s the kind of place where you settle into a booth or bar stool with a burger, a pint of Guinness, and a game on TV and end up staying longer than you planned.
3. The Heritage – Food & Drink
Up the hill from the riverfront, The Heritage feels like a modern gastropub, and their burger is very much in that lane.
The patty is usually a thick blend, cooked medium or medium‑rare with plenty of flavor, and the toppings lean cheffy without being fussy: sharp cheese, bacon, house pickles, maybe aioli or a special sauce, all on a toasted brioche or potato bun.
Locals like it because it hits that sweet spot between bar food and restaurant entrée—you can dress it up with a cocktail and apps or just grab it with a beer and fries and call it a night.
4. Burkes Restaurant and Bar
Burkes is a neighborhood Irish‑American bar with a reputation for strong drinks, sports on TV, and seriously solid comfort food.
The burger is straightforward but really well done: a big patty, cooked with a bit of char, layered with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and whatever extras you like—bacon, jalapeños, sautéed mushrooms.
The bun holds together, the fries are crisp and salty, and the whole thing feels like the kind of no‑nonsense burger you want in a proper pub.
5. Stew Leonard’s (Burger at the Food Court)
It might sound odd, but a lot of Yonkers locals will quietly admit that the cooked‑to‑order burger at Stew Leonard’s food court is a legit option.
The patty is griddled fresh, not pulled from a warmer, the toppings are simple but fresh, and the bun is soft and nicely toasted.
It’s not a gourmet experience, but if you’re already there shopping and want a quick, satisfying burger that tastes like a step above fast food, it absolutely does the job—and plenty of people swear by it.
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