Holy Burger Midtown

“The burgers in this place are pretty great. The patty is juicy and filling. The chicken tenders seemed burnt but they somehow managed to make it not dry inside. However if you dont finish the tenders fast they are going to start to get dry(I think they overfried it). The shakes are actually really good. We forgot to take pictures but I recommend the Dulce De Leche and Oreo milkshake. Their fried products like the onion rings seemed to be a little bit overfried because the outer layer was tough. I would personally recommend any beef patty burger with the shakes. Pretty quiet place to sit and grab a quick no fuss meal.”

“Pro tip- If you want a halal burger, go to BK Jani in The Hugh on 53rd during lunch hours for their much larger burger, which also comes with masala fries, for around $15, which blows this place and 90% of non-halal spots out of the water. Also, an obvious side note- You wonder how a place that's been open for, I believe, a year and a half has 1500 reviews? It's because they give you a free soda if you write a 5-star review, so I guess if you have a palate for Polar sodas, you can give them a five regardless of their quality. If you're going to get anything, go for the tender combo, as their sliders, burgers, and buns are bad. Anyway, it's nice to find a Zabiha Halal spot that serves burgers and other American grub in this neighborhood. I used to frequent somewhat similar spots back in the Arabic neighborhood I lived near in Brooklyn, and it was nice to see this place open a while back. I have tried a handful of things here, and honestly, it's gotten worse every time. The first time, I got the tenders consisting of six pieces for $14, which is honestly very reasonable. The thinner pieces were a tad dry, as the batter had become overly fried, but it's hard to complain about the price point. They also came with a perfectly alright sauce called Mambo, which they list as spicy but is as hot as a spicy McNugget or similar with a light sweetness. The second time, I had the Slider Combo for $7.99, which came with two chicken sliders (spicy if wanted,) fries, and a Polar soda. The fries were honestly nice and better quality than those at any nearby fast-food place. The sliders were dreadful, however. They were dry with overly breaded chicken with no pickles or anything else to help, so I guess that's why it comes with a soda or water. This doesn't help the even worse bun, which was dry as well, and makes a Martin's potato roll look like a Rolls-Royce. The Polar drink was, as expected, a worse Diet Coke. The last time, and the last time I'll ever stop in here, I got the Classic Burger, which is their smash patty with American cheese, holy sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. This was the worst burger I've had in ages and easily the worst smashburger, with the meat somehow being dry. I guess the bun was different as it was larger, but also as the top was charred better than the burger meat. Maybe the signature burger for $4 more is better, but I'm never going to stop for it if they're careless enough to burn a burger bun. 3 stars for the chicken tenders due to the deal. 2 stars for the slider combo, as the fries were decent. 0.5 stars for the burger. 2/5”

“I stopped by Holy Burger for dinner and honestly this place exceeded expectations. The burgers were cooked perfectly with crispy edges and still juicy inside, you can tell they use fresh products and is made to order. I ordered the double smash onion burger combo and got a milk shake Fries came out hot and seasoned well, not greasy, and the portions were generous. The milkshake was thick and tasted made-to-order, not syrupy like most fast food spots. The staff was friendly and the food came out fast even though it was busy, which tells me the kitchen runs efficiently. The dining area was clean and well maintained, and it felt comfortable to sit and eat instead of just grabbing takeout. This is definitely a good spot for late night food or a quick lunch. Compared to other burger places nearby, the quality here feels closer to a sit-down burger restaurant but at fast-casual speed. Will definitely be coming back to try more of the menu.”