“the waiter dropped my kid's burger on the table, picked it up with his hand, put it on his plate, and just smiled at me like, 'he's a kid, it doesn't matter.'”
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“the waiter dropped my kid's burger on the table, picked it up with his hand, put it on his plate, and just smiled at me like, 'he's a kid, it doesn't matter.'”
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“JG Melon is extremely overrated. Last time I went the bun was stale, they way overdo it with the toppings, and the burger is nowhere near flavorful enough to make up for all of that.”
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“it’s a very good burger as far as restaurant burgers go. They actually know what medium rare means, always good cheese, and the burger/bun ratio is on point.”
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“I love the simplicity and smaller size of the JG burger, it really satisfies without leaving me feeling nauseous from richness. I’d say this is my platonic ideal of a burger.”
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“I've been to JG a bunch as I live on the UES and I don't get the hype. It's basically just a hunk of an unseasoned burger.”
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“Dry bun, overcooked patty, lack of taste. It's a no from me. Price is good but I was very disappointed when I went there.”
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“When I went, the service was terrible, the fries were dry, and the burger was charred to a crisp. Would never return.”
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“Maybe they've improved or changed the mix, but last few times I was there, thick raw red onions and charred burger not cooked that well, and It seemed like Sysco meat”
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“found the bloody mary to be so lacking here... as was the burger... they served the bloody mary to me in like a cloudy thick gross glass with no garnishings... tasted like mildly spiced v8 and no real hit from liquor... PASS.”
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“the burger was more of a sphere than a patty, fully burnt on the outside, and served on a greasy plate.”
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“The burger is overrated and not even top 20 in the city. Literally just your average outdoor bbq burger with extremely inconsistent cook temps.”
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“Would love the JG Melon burger so much more if it didn't come from a bartender eating behind the bar, licking his fingers, and then scooping ice directly with a glass pint. Fuck that place so hard for not having the most basic of food safe standards.”
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“Last time I was at Melon's the waiter dropped my kid's burger on the table and picked it up with his hand and put it back, like I wouldn't notice. Then management gave me a hard time about it when I complained”
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“I really liked the burger especially for the price point.”
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“enjoyed a solid cheese burger that costed $15.25 for lunch.”
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“J.G. Melon for a burger and a Budweiser”
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“meh burger. Super dry and flavorless turkey club.”
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“The JG Melon fries, instead of those wack wedges.”
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“dont go if youre not getting the burger”
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“One of the best burgers in the city.”
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“The burger is celebrated although it is simple, but the vibes are immaculate”
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“Oh and JG Melon, hope you like burgers”
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“I LOVE that JG Melon potato disc style”
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“Their bloody bull is super good too (Bloody Mary with added beef stock)”
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“JG Melon if you're willing to wait till 11:30.”
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“Its not a good burger. great neighborhood spot, bad burger”
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“Burger and martini at JG Melon, Au Cheval, or Cozy”
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“They are basically an overpriced McDonald's these days in both food and service”
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“The burgers at Corner Bistro and JG Melon both remind me of burgers you’d get at a backyard cookout, in a good way.”
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“J.G. Melon on 74th & 3rd Ave for a great burger and a beer. All the food is pretty good, but the burger is a standout.”
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“JG melon is wildly overrated. Fat pass”
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“Great burger. Great martini.”
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“both underrated and overhated for some weird reasons”
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“They're all like amazing JG Melon style burgers.”
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“Good places for birthday celebration and burgers....”
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“Yeah I’d agree. Their burger keeps getting smaller and smaller.”
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“It's hard to get a bad burger in NYC right now.”
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“A lifetime fav. Get the turkey club and some pecan pie! If you drink alcohol, the martinis are amazing.”
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“JG Melon: great quick cheeseburger.”
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“Burger is straight trash and it's ALWAYS packed, nothing there is worth the hype.”
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“It’s a lovely charming place . Great scene. It’s just a fat burger with onions too thick and bland fries.”
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“JG melon has good burgers.”
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“JG melon. Better than minetta, 7th st, red hook and many more. Best for me.”
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“The Halal at JG Melon goes hard”
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“PJ Clarke's or JG melons would be good for burgers.”
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“JG Melon for a great burger.”
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“JG Melon was so amazing. They have these “chip shaped fries””
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“JG Melon used to be nice place to quickly pop in and get an old fashioned burger pre-TikTok but now it has constant crazy lines that make it overrated.”
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“JG Melon for a burger.”
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“Yeah, the club and fries is a sneaky good meal”
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