ZipPicks Awards
Best Late Night Burgers in Harlem
Master Critic Review
Toast Uptown
8.3
A Morningside Heights fixture since 1999, Toast Uptown runs a deep burger section—lamb, salmon, bison, stuffed blue cheese and more—backed by a full bar that keeps service going into the late evening. Students and neighborhood regulars treat it as a sit-down option when they want more creative burgers than a basic pub but still a casual, late-night-friendly room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Toast Beef Burger, Lamb Burger, Mexican Burger
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 6.5
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.3
Atmosphere: 7.2
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: Long-running neighborhood bar where an unusually large burger roster anchors late-night dinners.
Who should go: Friends who want serious burgers plus a full bar.
When to visit: Weeknights after 9 p.m. when the burger crowd thins.
What to order: Toast Beef Burger, Lamb Burger, Mexican Burger with fries.
Insider tip: Watch for Monday beer-and-burger specials to try pricier patties for less.