About

Mike Puma & The Gotham Burger Social Club

Gotham Burger Social Club started as Mike Puma's backyard hobby — reviewing and making burgers for fun. During the pandemic, it grew into the most popular pop-up NYC had ever seen, serving bars and restaurants across the city and helping spark the smashburger craze.

In January 2024, GBSC opened its flagship at 131 Essex St in the Lower East Side. Now, GBSC has expanded to Williamsburg at 216 Grand St, at the corner of Driggs — bringing the same smash burgers, modern day roadhouse vibes and comforting hospitality to a new neighborhood.

The GBSC burger won People's Choice at the 2021 South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Alongside it, expect the signature chopped cheese taco, crispy fries, homemade onion rings, frickles, and more — washed down with classic egg creams, an homage to the Lower East Side roots that built Gotham Burger Social Club.