This Is The Best Burger Joint In New York State

The Southern Tier of New York and Northeast Pennsylvania have the best local diners/restuarants in the world. Says who? I do.

I bet others would agree with me. From the food to the atmosphere and staff, our locally owned diners/restaurants are the complete package when it comes to what a great dine/restaurant is all about.

My wife and I normally visit a local diner/restaurant at least once a week. We visit a local establishment every weekend for breakfast, and if that diner serves up eggs benedict, I am one really happy guy.

One of our Southern Tier local diners was mentioned in an article from the website Cheapism on February 15, 2025, that listed the best hole-in-the-wall burger joint in every state.

Cheapism chose each state's best burger joint through recommendations from local food writers, online customer reviews, and their own experiences. The author of this article noted that the focus was on unpretentious, hidden gem restaurants that typically fly under the radar. Regardless of the look of the diner, these picks provide a delicious, inexpensive burger.

So, where is this best burger joint found in New York State? According to the list from the Cheapism website, it is located in Johnson City. Where exactly? Well, if you guessed the Village Diner on Floral Avenue, you are correct.

A small, two-room diner in a nondescript building in upstate New York serves some of the best burgers in the area. The beef at Village Diner is ground daily, hand-formed into patties, and served simply with the usual fixings. Or shake things up a bit and get a burger stuffed with ingredients such as jalapeño and pepper jack cheese - Lacey Muszynsk - Cheapism.com

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I have to agree. Beyond the delicious food, the entire staff are some of the best people you will ever meet, from the wait staff to the cooks and the owners, they make you feel welcome and treat you like family. Congratulations Village Diner!