Craft House BBQ and Beer Garden Blues Burger infused with blue cheese crumbles topped with bacon and drizzled with Buffalo sauce. (Staten Island Advance/Hilton Flores)
Now, that's a mouthful.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — One of the most common questions this summer, so far, from readers has been, "Where can I get a great burger on Staten Island?" From the downright decadent to the perfectly classic, here are 15 restaurants serving some super versions of the dish. We focused mainly on the beefy ones but check out some twists with veggie and otherwise.
This yummy creation with bacon and blue cheese comes from Craft House — 60 Van Duzer St., Tompkinsville; 718-442-3433, CraftHouseSI.com.
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J's on the Bay further inspired this article, by the way.
This is a hand-packed patty topped with Fontina, speck and mushrooms.
J's on the Bay is located at 1189 Bay St., Rosebank; 718-720-0922, JsontheBaySI.com.
This image courtesy of Stefani Style Inc. made us say 'wow.'
Thanks for tagging @StatenEats, Stefani.
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J's parmesan fries are yummy with additional umami from sea salt and pepper.
Courtesy of Eddie Canlon
Canlon's burger can come with onion rings, fries and a Guinness pint.
Celebrity chef and all-around-nice-guy Eddie Canlon is enjoying the summer. And he hopes to see you soon over one of his great burgers.
Canlon's is located at 1825 N. Railroad Ave., Oakwood; 718-667-3013, Canlons.com.
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Molo's Kobe patty smothered with bacon jam.
Molo Ristorante, tended by Joe Gustavino and Jeremy Pappalardo as exec chef, is located at 987 Bay St., Rosebank; 718-447-7676, Molo76SI.com
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Joyce's Tavern offers burgers with hand-cut fries.
The O'Toole family can offer their sandwiches and signature burger on a grilled bun outside on the patio.
Joyce's Tavern is located at 3823 Richmond Ave., Eltingville; 718-948-0220, JoycesTavern.com.
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Mc Donald's upped its burger game in Graniteville.
A custom burger made with guacamole and pico di gallo at the Graniteville 24-hour McDonald's can be ordered through the newly installed kiosks in the location at 1815 Forest Ave..
(From Phunky Elephant)
Phunky Elephant has fun with the bun.
At Phunky, a special, made by chef Kristin Tutrone is a 10-ounce hand-made burger topped with Canadian bacon, melted cheddar cheese and a sunny side-up egg comes on a freshly made glazed doughnut.
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And tops one signature burger with caramelized bananas with smoky bacon.
Yeah, drool...this is the Monkey Burger at Phunky Elephant with carmalized bananas, brie, bacon and hand-cut fries.
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Why not add an egg?
The Breakfast Burger at Phunky Elephant is served on a glazed donut and topped with Canadian bacon and a fried egg.
Phunky is located at 1271 Bay St., Rosebank; 718-448-4282, ThePhunkyElephant.com.
(Courtesy of Project Brunch)
Project Brunch is another place that plays up the decadence of a burger.
The popular restaurant is located at 4553 Arthur Kill Rd., Charleston; 718-605-9866, ProjectBrunchSI.com.
Beer Garden in Castleton Corners: The Bacon Burger (Staten Island Advance/Pamela Silvestri)
Beer Garden keeps it real with crisp bacon and melted cheese.
The Beer Garden is open for lunch and dinner at 1883 Victory Blvd., Castleton Corners, 718-876-8900, ThebeergardenSi.com.
(Courtesy of Mulligan's)
Mulligan's makes the newest burger in town.
Mulligan's Public House served ground beef mixed by famed butcher Pat LaFrieda.
Hours are Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. until closing time. Saturday and Sunday hours are 11:30 a.m. to close, after midnight.
The Mulligan Public House is located at 1736 Victory Blvd., 718-442-2967; TheMulliganSi.com.
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As is The Hop Shoppe with its branded bun.
The Signature HUGO Burger at Hop Shoppe includes sharp cheddar, carmelized inions, thick cut bacon, BBQ sauce, pickle dipped lettuce and a toasted brioche bun.
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Duffy's serves the classic, hand-packed version on an English muffin.
Duffy's in West Brighton serves a half-pound burger and other burger specials.
The tavern is located at 650 Forest Ave., 718-447-9376; West Brighton.
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The Korzo Klub burger comes deep fried.
So, how'd they do that?
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First, the burger is grilled to the requested temperature.
Then it is packed in dough with fillings like cheese, housemade pickles, grilled vegetables and the like.
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Then, the package is sealed...
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...and deep-fried.
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Korzo Klub also makes a beet burger fried in the same delicious dough.
Korzo Klub is located at 977 Bay St., 718-541-4692.
Cheeseburger topped with fried onions and bacon at Kettle Black, soon coming to West Brighton. (Courtesy of Kettle Black)
Look good? A burger smothered with fried onions and melted cheese?
You'll have to wait for this one on Staten Island. It hails from Kettle Black coming this early fall to West Brighton where Afternoone's Restaurant once was at 415 Forest Ave., West Brighton.
Urby Eats presents a few versions of burgers.
This is the "Veggie" version with roasted vegetables, quinoa, and whole black beans.
The cafe is located at 8 Navy Pier Ct., 718-273-8000. Cafe hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lunch and dinner hours are Monday through Friday from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. Brunch is offered on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Exhibit A: The Veggie Burger at Urby Eats
How about a beef patty with some grilled chicken slipped onto the bun?
Only at Urby.
Standard Burger is where the burger train ends for now.
With a new partner on board, Standard Burger's stardom comes from CNBC's "The Profit." And the Great Kills restaurant has charged forward with its gourmet patty and hot dog menus plus a tricked out brand of shakes.
Standard can be found at 4115 Hylan Blvd., Great Kills; 718-317-2333, StandardBurger.com.
Cheese 'n' 'shroom smothered burger coming right up.
Ahh, yes. Enjoy your burger this week.
And feel free to send us your burger images, homemade or chef-made, to Silvestri@siadvance.com. Happy eating!
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