The best buns in town
I’m baaack … and I have a bone to pick.
Sure, I have a reputation for liking hamburgers, but burgers aren’t just about the meat. Many a gorgeous burger have been ruined by a soggy bun, or in the case of a burger I ordered from a local diner the other day …
A massive bun, stale, artificially colored bun.
I say, no more, rubble rubble. Below are some places to find good buns (outside of a romp with Mayor McCheese).
Westville
210 W. 10th St., at Bleecker St.
212-741-7971
In some ways, the Portuguese muffin was meant for hamburgers in a way that even hamburger buns were not. At Westville, a tiny, no-frills neighborhood hot spot, they understand this. The Portuguese muffin is similar to an English muffin, except it’s bigger, and sturdier, and it won’t break apart while you gorge.
Blue Ribbon Bakery
35 Downing St., at Bedford St.
212-337-0404
At Blue Ribbon Bakery, the bun is king. That is the benefit of ordering a burger in a bakery. For starters, it is made in-house and baked in a wood burning oven, so it assumes a crisp-yet-soft quality, and has the sweet, doughy taste of bread right out of the oven. It is a sturdy little fella’, and plain refuses to bend to the will of the meathead that usually calls the shots (much like Mayor McCheese).
DoJo
14 W. 4th St., at Mercer St.
212-505-8934
Alas, DoJo’s is down to a single location, from two, but the burger at the remaining West Village haunt still serves its burgers in pita bread. The resulting pocket ensures no matter what you pack on (or in) your burger, spillage will be at a minimum. Plus, the thinness of the bread allows you to appreciate the ingredients on (and in) the burger.
Comments (2)
That Hamburglar chick is so creepy.
i like this because many a good hamburger was ruined by the bun. and many a good sub sandwhich too.