09/03/09

great

by arni1

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• Pros: asdasf
• Cons: asf

12/27/08

Another Reason Why Williamsburg is Overpriced and Overhyped

by akatrk

I am not a foodie but I know a good burger. Paul's Da Burger Joint in Manhattan, Jackson Hole in Queens, Shake Shack in Gramercy Park, Corner Bistro in the Village, all qualify as being a good place for grabbing a really good burger. Today, I tried DuMont Burger and I was not just dissatisfied, but just plain mad.

I think a $15 dollar cheeseburger should be big, tasty, well seasoned and something to talk positive about. Not the case with Dumont Burger. I ordered a medium well cheeseburger with french fries, that's all. When I got my order, I found the burger was small compared to others I have eaten, it came well done instead of what I ordered, in fact a little burnt, and had wilted lettuce on the side for toppings. Now to be fair, the french fries were very good, and the pickles were sweet but tangy, but that was it.

DuMont Burger is just another establishment in Williamsburg where the food is overpriced for what you get and not that good at all.

If you simply must stay in Brooklyn for a burger, try Five Guys Burgers and Fries. I personally suggest Paul's for just the burger and go a couple of doors down to the Belgium fries spot (Pommes Frites) for some fries and your choice of dipping sauces. Trust me, you come out better with money in your pocket and a better choice of a burger and fries here than at DuMont Burger.

• Pros: The french fries and pickles. That's it.
• Cons: $15 for just a cheeseburger.

12/27/07

A little bit of a wait for a great burger

by ahabsleg

We showed up towards the end of the night (it was after midnight and one of the few open places we could find), so that might have something to do with how long we had to wait. We got our burgers medium, but it seemed to take an age for them to arrive. In the meantime, though, we enjoyed some good music and some reasonably priced Brooklyn beers. There aren't any proper tables, just stool seating at the bar or counters around the room, which is small, but wasn't too cramped because there weren't a ton of people there. We both would have preferred a table. The bartender was also our server, and he was attentive and very nice--he gave us free drinks because we were there late and he felt generous. The burger was really good, with a lot of cheese selections (gruyere was delicious) available. The onion rings on the side were a great complement, possibly made with a beer batter (we're not sure) but really good. Definitely a good spot to dive in for a quick late night meal. As a side note, I tried to write that the onion rings "h i t" the spot, but apparently that is an inappropriate word. What's up CitySearch?

• Pros: Good burger, good service, late night possibility
• Cons: Stool seating, cramped eating area