We tried two iconic celebrity-favorite burgers in NYC, and the better one was $15 cheaper

Rachel Askinasi,Anneta KonstantinidesJun 6, 2022, 21:32 IST

Anneta Konstantinides visited Upland (left) and Rachel Askinasi visited Corner Bistro (right).Anneta Konstantinides/Insider and Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Andy Cohen wrote in an Instagram post that Corner Bistro's $12.75 burger is the best in NYC.
Former President Barack Obama's favorite burger in the city is the $27 cheeseburger from Upland.

The question of who makes New York City's best burger will be debated forever. But everyone has their favorites, including celebrities.

TV host and producer Andy Cohen (left) and President Barak Obama (right)."Watch What Happens Live!"/Bravo and NBC/Contributor/Getty Images

We tried both Corner Bistro and Upland to see which had the better burger on its menu.

Outside both Corner Bistro (left) and Upland (right) in New York City.Rachel Askinasi/Insider and Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Corner Bistro, Cohen's choice for the best burger in NYC, is a pub in Manhattan's West Village neighborhood.

Inside Corner Bistro in Manhattan's West Village.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Rachel ordered a cheeseburger and fries, but the main dish was definitely the star.

The food at Corner Bistro is always served on sturdy paper plates.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

This burger was piled high with fresh-tasting lettuce, tomato, and onion on top of a thick beef patty.

You can see how crisp and delicious the ingredients look.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Overall, Rachel says this is her go-to burger in New York, and that the backyard barbecue vibe is both unique and delicious.

The patty was massive and the burger was messy.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Next up was Upland, a California-inspired restaurant located in Manhattan's Gramercy neighborhood.

Anneta described Upland's interior as "Napa chic."Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Anneta ordered the $27 cheeseburger, which came with a heaping pile of fries.

Upland's fries are not to be missed.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Upland's cheeseburger was definitely pricey, but it was packed with exciting ingredients.

Upland's cheeseburger features two patties, avocado, and peppadew peppers.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Upland's cheeseburger tasted juicy and rich, but some of the flavors got lost between all that meat.

Anneta said Upland's cheeseburger patties reminded her of In-N-Out.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

While Obama proved he has great taste when it comes to burgers, Cohen is the winner here with his affordable and delicious pick.

While we thought Upland's burger was delicious, we have to give Corner Bistro the win.Rachel Askinasi/Insider and Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

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