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J.G. Melon

J.G. Melon

J.G. Melon

An iconic, historic cash-only pub on the Upper East Side of NYC famous for its burgers

7 people recommend this

Recommended by

  • Amy
    AmyFirst to rec

    “Chatting with old friends over country fries and a bathtub size martini yes please”

    1
  • even*cleveland
    even*cleveland

    “When I lived in NYC, we'd walk across the park to JG Melon for burgers, fries, and bloody bulls. They'd always have tennis matches playing on the TVs at the bar.”

    3
  • Sarah Cooney
    Sarah Cooney

    “Best burger in town. I've been coming here my whole life!”

    2
  • Big Night
    Big Night

    “We’ve been known to send someone over to Melon 30ish before close to put our name down for a table. It’s a casual dinner spot dishing out classic American fare (burgers, club sandwiches, steaks) to a consistent, delicious degree. Our big secret is to order the cup of chili, small and nostalgic, to warm your soul on colder nights.”

    1
  • Evan Buddle
    Evan Buddle

    “Very good burger. Very New York. I thought it was hilarious this was referenced in ‘The Goldfinch’.”

    1
  • Leah Wiseman Fink
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  • Ginny Branch
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