“I’ll have the Burger.”
“Burger.”
“Burger, medium rare.”

Moran’s in Hoboken, NJ is a homey Irish pub that serves the finest burger in town. We sat down at the spacious sidewalk cafe on a recent Friday, filled with anticipation.

The setting couldn’t be prettier. Moran’s sits alongside leafy Church Square Park in a charming residential neighborhood.

My friends and I perused the menus, but we all knew what we were going to order. Still, you have to look at the menu, right?

The Moran’s Burger is an 8 oz Pat La Frieda. Pat La Frieda, a butcher in nearby North Bergen, produces an unctuous patty from a blend of different cuts.

If you’re used to just ground chuck, you’ll never go back.

On top of this singular patty goes rashers, a delicious Irish bacon. Add Irish cheddar, a savory housemade ketchup, truffle mayo, fried onions and arugula and you’ve got one heck of a burger.

At so many restaurants, the bun is an afterthought. Not at Moran’s.

Their sesame seed brioche is so good I’d eat it on its own with butter. Matter of fact, maybe I should find out where these come from…

We attempted a little desultory chatter, all the while glancing at the kitchen. I need that burger…

Out they came! As the waiter laid the towering sandwich in front of me, I couldn’t have been more excited.

“I’m digging in!”

The first bite is always special. The beefy juices oozed out, dribbling down my chin.

Good, they remembered the mayo. I dunked a fry in — this is one thing the French got right.

Alternate forms of bacon usually don’t do it for me, but the Irish came through here. Rashers are a great addition — fatty and satisfying.

Conversation dropped off as we sailed into our burgers. When the table goes silent, you know the food is first-rate.

In addition to being scrumptious, the Moran’s burger is huge. I was stuffed as I took the last bite.

Moran’s is everything a neighborhood pub should be — friendly and comfortable with amazing food. Stop in for delicious burgers, fish and chips, and more!

What’s your favorite burger? Leave a comment and let us know!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

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