Crowning The Best Burger In NYC At Time Out's Battle Of The Burger 2016

Time Out's annual Battle of the Burger, presented by Budweiser and sponsored by Schweid & Sons, celebrated all the epic burgers in NYC. How many of these tantalizingly delicious burgers have you tried?

1. People's Choice Award - Kobe Beef Burger by Black Tap

Michelin-starred chef Joe Isidori's Kobe Beef Burger included blue cheese, buttermilk-dill, and arugula.

2. Judge's Award - Chelsea Burger by Peter McManus Cafe

The classic Chelsea Burger highlighted simple half-pound patty topped with American cheese, crispy bacon, red onion rings and a slab of fresh tomato.

3. Home Griller Award- Gaucho Burger by Dawn Rajendran

Thick, juicy patty with caramelized onions and green sauce on a giant, fluffy sesame seed bun.

4. Other favorites: Hard Times Sundaes

A juicy patty served with sweet caramelized onions, bacon, and American cheese in between soft potato buns.

5. Other favorites: Genuine Roadside

A mini slider with a kick of gouda cheese, crispy bacon, and savory patty dripping with all the juices.

6. Other Favorites: Bill's Bar & Burger

An all-American burger featuring juicy patty, American cheese, bacon, lettuce, and tomato in between pretzel buns.

7. Other Favorites: Burger Joint

Sandwiched in between Arnold's buns were patty topped with melted cheese, pickles, tomatoes, raw onions, and plenty of classic Heinz ketchup.