Eat · Greenwich Village & Washington Square
Corner Bistro
A dark West Village bar known for a cheap, thick burger since 1961: go at lunch on a weekday or late in the evening, expect a queue at weekends and bring cash if cards are not accepted.
- Bar burger since 1961
- Cheap
- Cash may be needed
- Order: A burger and a beer
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: 15:00–17:00
- Queue risk: 12:00–14:00
- Menu with prices on Voykit
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Rules in force · 9Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…Subway stations have few lifts and many stairs
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
- New York ↗Subway stations have few lifts and many stairs: with large suitcases, take a taxi or ride-hail car instead.
- New York ↗Popular sights (the 9/11 Museum, the observation decks, some Broadway shows) sell timed tickets: book before you fix your day.
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Lunch to late night; check the day
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
15:00–17:00
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Bring cash
Per person
US$15–302026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
Tip
Format
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Your first order
- Bistro burgerThe classic.US$10–15
Menus and prices change; the board on the day wins.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
How to order
- Order at the bar or a table; the menu is short.
- Say how you want your burger cooked.
Tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 18–22%, close to US habits.
Allergies and diets
- AskVegetarian · Limited. · say: “I do not eat meat.”
- NoVegan · Not suited.
- NoHalal · Not certified. · say: “No pork, please.”
- AskGluten-free · Lettuce wrap. · say: “I need gluten-free.”
- AskNut allergy · Ask.
Paying
Bring cash
- Pay when you are served.
- Menu is short with fixed prices.
- Check if cards are accepted; have cash ready.
Booking
- Booking
- Walk-in, no reservation
- Reservations
- Not taken
- Note
- Walk-in only.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Order at the bar or a table; the menu is short.
- 2Say how you want your burger cooked.
No shared language? Point at the dish or a photo of it. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| How much is it? | How much is this? | prices are usually shown |
| The check, please | Can I get the check? | US usage |
| To go | For here or to go? | a common question at counters |
| Hello | Hi / Hey | casual and universal |
| Thank you | Thanks | said constantly |
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Cash only: Possible — Check for an ATM nearby.
Paying and tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 18–22%, close to US habits.
- Pay when you are served.
- Menu is short with fixed prices.
- Check if cards are accepted; have cash ready.
- Tipping: 18–22% at restaurants; $1–2 a drink; round up taxis.
- Tip 18–22% at sit-down restaurants; menu prices exclude tax and tip.
- Check that a service charge is not already included for groups.
- Many delis and bodegas take cash only; carry small bills.
At the table
- Lunch specials are cheaper than dinner at the same restaurant.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- US$15–30 per person (2026 estimate)
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
Always safe.
Check; historically cash-oriented.
Ask.
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianask
Limited.
Show: I do not eat meat.
- Veganno
Not suited.
- Halalno
Not certified.
Show: No pork, please.
- Gluten-freeask
Lettuce wrap.
Show: I need gluten-free.
- Nut allergyask
Ask.
What is in the dishes
- Cheeseburger with baconpork
Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- No bookings.
- How far ahead
- Not needed
- No-show / cancel fee
- Not applicable
- Dress code
- Casual.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Public holidays | check before you go | Hours vary. |
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Hour by hour, with queue times
Quietest listed hour: 15:00 (light).
- 12:00heavyexpect a line
- 13:00packedexpect a long line
- 15:00lightlittle or no wait
- 18:00heavyexpect a line
- 19:00packedexpect a long line
- 21:00heavyexpect a line
- 23:00busya short wait is possible
Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and public holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Restrooms
- Restroom on site · accessible restroom: no
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: no · stroller: poor · A bar with little room
- Access
- step-free: check · A small bar; confirm the entrance
Hygiene
- A busy grill; standard care.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not taken — Walk-in only.
- Capabilities
- food · toilet
- Getting there
- West 4th Street, West Village · ~10 min walk
Cons
- Small and crowded at peak times.
- A bar setting; not quiet.
- Payment rules can change; check for cash-only.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Bistro burger | The house burger with a plain bun. | Ask for cheese and bacon as extras. |
| Pint | A large glass of beer. | Ask what is on tap. |
| Medium rare | A pink centre. | Say how you want it cooked. |
| Tab | The bill. | Ask for it at the end. |
Price check
- locals pay
- A burger is US$10–17; the price is the same for everyone.
- tourist price
- No tourist markup; it is a local bar.
- rule
- Menu is short with fixed prices.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Cash only | Possible | Check for an ATM nearby. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
What should I order?
The burger and a beer.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is it crowded?
At weekends and evenings.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is it a good burger?
It is a classic bar burger, not a gourmet one; the appeal is price and place.
Do I need cash?
Have cash ready in case.
If it is closed or full
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
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Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — New York City (eat)
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Source: Opening hours
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Source: Best time
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The easiest walk-in window or the quietest hour in this guide. Crowd levels are desk estimates, not counts.