Honestly, very disappointing. I ordered the burger with the chef’s choice of vegetables and received a pile of pickled cauliflower that didn’t pair well with the dish at all. The chocolate dessert was also misleading it wasn’t really a chocolate plum dessert, just a mousse and jelly with bits of vegan chocolate mixed in. It was overly sweet to the point of tasting very artificial, and the oats on top made it feel more like a breakfast item than a proper dessert.
The only thing I enjoyed was the dates dessert. Overall, I would say that if you have specific expectations about flavor or balance, this place might not be the right fit. Especially at the price point they have and the high number of great alternatives in the area.
A waiter was really rude and discriminatory. He asked for my ID when I ordered a drink but he didn’t card anyone else. When I checked out, he threw the card reader in front of me and blurted something aggressively. Another bartender explained to me he was going through a “rough breakup”. So weird and so rude. I will never go back again
It’s the best veggie burger I’ve ever had, for that I will always go back and pay whatever they want.
The specials are reaaaalllyy hit and miss. Have had some real duds that were stupidly overpriced. The soda is the size of a thimble. The pearl pie is amazing but have had it when the tapioca balls we’re undercooked and hard. But yeah, the burger is great.
Saved our special occasion, we had a aweful experience at a restaurant down the street who gave our reservation away and we found our way to Superiority Burger and they saved our night!!!
Not only was the food great (which it was the chunked pumpkin and the burger were so so good) but the service did so much to make our night special after an awful time at the other restaurant
I can't say enough great things about this place and will be sending every person who asks for a recommendation from me for a while!
Thank You So Much
This place is magic - the founder brings his eclectic taste to create something truly special.
The Superiority Burger (the namesake!) is pure perfection. The tanginess from the pickles, the soft yet crunchy patty… every bite feels special, like I’m blessed or something. And when I’m in the mood to cheat, I’ll pair it with the fries — also perfection. Everything here tastes so fresh and high-quality.
Burnt Broccoli - again, perfection. It comes with a sauce on the side that’s such a nice surprise, and I go every week and NEVER get bored.
The Date Shake… who would’ve thought it’d be so interesting? The founder always sneaks in elements that elevate the flavor profile - the surprise this time is the orange zest.
Their specials are always exceptional and super creative. I guarantee you won’t see anything like them anywhere else.
And the service - truly great. I’ve seen the same staff for years, which brings a sense of community and continuity that’s rare in the city these days.
So yes… I come here all the time, and I’m never bored! Oh yes it is worth the hype btw!
I visited this restaurant for a solo dinner around 4:50 pm. At the time, the restaurant was fairly empty, with only two other tables occupied. I asked the hostess (who was substituting for the actual host) if I could sit in a booth, but she told me that those seats were reserved for larger parties, despite the restaurant being mostly empty. I understand this policy, but it felt a bit unreasonable given the circumstances.
Unfortunately, the service didn’t improve from there. The hostess was unfriendly, rude, and had an awful attitude. The waitress wasn’t much better— she barely acknowledged me or welcomed me, which was disappointing.
As for the food, it was just okay. I had the Superiority Burger, which I felt was overpriced for what it was. The vibe of the place has potential, and I’d be open to trying other dishes, but the burger didn’t stand out. On a positive note, the gelato was delicious.
Overall, I left feeling really upset by the service. Never a good sign when the staff are that rude.
Food is delicious but flagrantly overpriced even for New York (especially considering portions? It's frankly bizarre -- this is diner food, not fine dining, yeah????). It feels shameful + deceitful of this place to try and market itself as an approachable or modest establishment (IE: speak to the 'common' person) when it clearly is shooting for something else (which would be fine, whatever, but they try SO HARD to pretend that's not what's happening). I've never felt compelled to describe a restaurant as "dishonest" before but that's all this spot is to me
We went early on a Sunday and there was no wait at all. I loved the vibe and the old photos on the wall...in particular, a photo of Dojo on St Marks which brought back a lot of memories...
Service was laid-back, friendly and quick.
On to the food...three in my party got the Superiority Burger with fries in three different ways. It was all spot-on and after tasting it, it is a strong vegetarian burger. But forget that and go for the TFT - a fried tofu sandwich which was simply outstanding. The fries are some of the absolute best I've had in NYC.
We also had a side of burnt broccoli which was ok, but nothing too special. Go for the TFT, fries and the vibe.