I don’t know if you have, but I certainly have missed the old Taco Bell at 125th. In fact, there’s always been a noticeable dearth in the fast food options near Columbia University. But, for those that have had a hankering beyond KFC and McDonald’s, there’s a new Burger King at 3451 Broadway (around 139th St.). Yea, it’s far, but that’s the price we pay for going to Columbia. The good news is that this BK has quite a robust value menu so making the trip shouldn’t put too much of a pinch on your wallet.

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Location: 331 W. 4th Street (Between 12th St. and Jane)
Hours: 12pm - 4am
Notes: Cash Only

You’ve probably heard about Corner Bistro. It’s on anyone and everyone’s “best burger” list. But, for those who haven’t or don’t realize that its open to 4am. Now you do. And, since you probably find yourself downtown on most late nights, now you’ve got another option for those last round hunger pains outside of Chicken and Rice.

What’s so great you ask? How about a perfectly made to order burger at 3 in the morning? A fat, juicy patty served open face with bacon and cheese.

Mouth watering yet? Add fries and the meal is still under $10 bucks. For those not done with their night of drinking, Corner Bistro also offers $2 beers.

Overall, the restaurant is unassuming and a weird cross between a pub and a diner. A little run down and dirty and there are truly no frills given that everything is served in paper plates. Are the burgers truly the best in the city? Well, at the time you’re likely to go, yes. In general, they’re pretty darn good. If you’re really picky, you might find the patty just a tad thick and the meat a tad flavorless especially for a burger so dominated by the patty. But, that’s what ketchup and bacon is for! The fries are just okay. And, for one reason or another they don’t serve up onion rings! Eitherway, you must stumble on over the next time you find yourself in the West Village on the wrong side of midnight.

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