Best Late Night Legends Burgers Restaurants in University Village
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
7th Street Burger - West Village
High-volume, no-frills smashburgers that stay remarkably consistent deep into the night.
Notable Picks
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A tiny counter on MacDougal turning out ultra-simple, ultra-craveable smashburgers with molten American cheese, griddled onions, and soft potato buns. High-volume service and late-night hours make it a go-to for quick, greasy-in-a-good-way burgers near NYU.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double Cheeseburger, Single Cheeseburger, Impossible Burger
What makes it special: High-volume, no-frills smashburgers that stay remarkably consistent deep into the night.
#2
Raoul's
8.6
A SoHo fixture since the 1970s, Raoul’s is a dim, classic French bistro known for peppery steak au poivre, escargots, and a small but coveted bar burger. Regulars lean on it for late-night dates, celebratory dinners, and a transportive room that still channels old downtown energy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak au poivre with pommes frites, Bar burger, Escargots
What makes it special: Long-running SoHo bistro for steak au poivre, martinis, and moody charm.
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Instagram Worthy Wonders
A halal-certified smashburger shop with a sleek, futuristic diner look and a tight menu of buttery, crispy-edged patties. Students and night owls flock here for affordable burgers, truffle fries, and a veggie and chicken lineup that feels more curated than fast food.
Must-Try Dishes:
House Smash Burger, Truffle Burger, Veggie Smash
What makes it special: Halal smashburgers with serious crispy edges in a neon-bright MacDougal storefront.