Zagat

"You definitely need five napkins to tackle the massive, juicy burgers at this dependable chain."

Time Out

"The best reason to visit is spelled out right there on the awning. The namesake burger, a delicious Franco-American handful, features sweet caramelized onions, Comté cheese and herb-infused aioli."

Gayot

"The five napkins in question might be a bit of an exaggeration, but the meaty goodness on offer here can get a bit messy. The “5 Napkin” namesake, for example, involves ten generous ounces of hearty chuck, Gruyère cheese and caramelized onions."

NYC The Official Guide

"Bring a big appetite to Five Napkin Burger—their house specialty burger is waiting for you, and it means business. Burger lovers will swoon over the 10 ounces of juicy meat, dripping with sinful Comté cheese, caramelized onions, rosemary aioli, all precariously wedged between a brioche roll."

Greg Morabito

"5 Napkin is good, cheap, and greasy — in a good way — and most of all, consistent. No matter which location you go to, it’s always real good to satisfy that burger craving."

Khalil Hutchison

"Their original 5N burger with a 10-ounce ground beef patty with caramelized onions and rosemary aïoli is scrumptious. You will not regret ordering it!"

Queens Gazette

"Let’s talk about burgers. The signature 5 Napkin Burger is hand formed from 10 ounces of freshly ground beef, cooked to order and topped with imported Gruyere cheese, sweet, caramelized onions, rosemary aioli and their fabulous 5N sauce. Even the freshly baked bun is special, lightly toasted. After just one bite of this perfectly cooked burger, you’ll know why you need the napkins."

Jean-Philippe Gerbi

"The beef patty was literally smothered with Gruyere, caramelized onions and rosemary aioli. A bit messy for sure, but who cares? Certainly not me who needed more than 5 napkins to clean my hands, the juiciness of the meat adding to the delightful mess."

Ryan Shea

"A great Brunch burger that they have (another perk, great brunch location) is their Spicy Bacon & Egg Burger, which comes with fried egg, braised bacon, crispy onions & spicy mayo. This really is such an amazing example of what a brunch dish should be, as it perfectly mixes the lunch side of a burger and the brunch side of the bacon and egg so well together, that it makes for a perfect bite of deliciousness."

Samantha Garbarini

"The real reason you’re here though, is for the burgers. We enjoyed the signature 5 Napkin Burger—an oversized 10oz beef patty topped with nutty Gruyere, sweet caramelized onions, and a massive dollop of the homemade rosemary aioli."