Is Williamsburger Better Than DuMont Burger?

Short answer: No.

The Good: Overall it's a good addition to the neighborhood. The top-quality, hormone-free beef was delicious, and the generous slices of smoky cheddar cheese were a nice touch. Plus, the service was beyond friendly.

The Bad: Did I get my burger medium, rare, well done? I don't know, nobody ever asked me how I wanted it. The thick-cut fries?  Yaaawwwn. Also, '90s alt rock? I'd rather not hear Perry Farrell whilst enjoying my burger. If you're not up to date on music today, stick with the classics i.e. the Rolling Stones, Otis Redding, etc. Soundgarden isn't, and never was, a good band, and Chris Cornell's voice makes it hard for me to concentrate on my mediocre fries. Also, beer would be nice.

Ultimately, the brioche bunned DuMont Burger, while a tad pricier, is just plain superior to the sesame bunned Williamsburger. As for the slogan "Beefing up hipsters," I don't thinks it's offensive, it's just a  harmless pun, although it is a scary portent of a future where the neighborhood is filled with muscled, pink-poloed bros whose idea of culture is taking a break from watching ESPN to leaf through a copy of ESPN The Magazine.

I am hopeful that Williamsburger will improve in time. The basic ingredients are there--high quality ingredients and friendly service. Just ask me how I want my burger, give me some better fries and change the '90s alt rock and I'll be a happy man.

Williamsburger, 342 Wythe St nr S 2nd St, ( 718) 468-6969