Superiority Burger
Restaurant · East Village
119 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
Highlights
At this trendy all-vegetarian diner, you can savor inventive burgers and cocktails in a vibrant retro ambiance that’s worth a visit.
At this trendy all-vegetarian diner, you can savor inventive burgers and cocktails in a vibrant retro ambiance that’s worth a visit.
"Restaurant workers with Mondays off can hit up Superiority Burger, known for its meatless sandwiches made with collard greens, tofu skin, and more. The restaurant has a front dining room and more seats at a counter in the back. If there’s a wait: Head to the back bar, where you can order beers and shots, or eat homemade salty snacks dispensed from an old-school gumball machine. You can now eat at the back bar, too." - Melissa McCart
"Occupying the former Ukrainian diner Odessa, Superiority Burger’s relocated home has retained much of the timeworn decor and dropped a menu that seemed like a greatest hits of the old place, plus all sorts of newfangled concepts. But, yes, the veggie burger remains at its heart, plus cocktails, some stellar French fries, collard greens sandwiches, and plenty of other items. Do not sleep on dessert — it’s nonnegotiable to order here." - Eater Staff, Robert Sietsema
"In the East Village in the former Odessa space, Superiority Burger recently started lunch service, serving fries for the first time in its near-decade history. Past the fries, lunch might include dishes like tomato soup with a dab of cashew cream on top, a wedge salad, daily focaccia, and toasted cheese. Don’t skip the desserts." - Eater Staff
"Founded by former pastry chef Brooks Headley, Superiority Burger started out as a closet-sized space serving a small selection of mainly vegan dishes and gelato of the day, with a vegetable burger as its centerpiece. Now in operating in the former Odessa space, its vegetarian menu includes dozens of surprising selections, such as the collards-on-focaccia sandwich, stuffed cabbage, and funnel cake, among many other great desserts. It’s open for lunch and dinner." - Eater Staff
"The former Odessa space taken over by Brooks Headley, Superiority Burger is in the brunch game on Saturdays and Sundays, with specials like the Chuck Bettis (a vegan breakfast sandwich), a crispy waffle with guava butter, and a buttery (flaky pastry with fruit compote). The restaurant is open all day." - Eater Staff
