Welcome back to another Lake Placid Burger Review, where Parker Thompson ’26 and I give honest ratings on the burger spots in Lake Placid. We take into consideration flavor, price, and quality. On the menu today, we have an Upstate New York staple, Stewart’s Shops. Stewart’s is a very popular spot in the Northwood community, and as we all know, it has amazing ice cream. So today, we’re reviewing the burger to see about a potential hidden gem.
The Stewart’s Shops in Lake Placid near the Olympic Center. Photo provided.
The burgers are often sold in a 2-for-$6 deal. It comes with just a patty, bun, and cheese; however, it has 23 grams of protein per burger. This makes it a great meal to grab if you want a cheap way to get in your protein. Now for the review, “You know, for the price, and it being a gas station burger, this is really good. It’s a little flat, but the burger tastes great,” said Thompson. We both got to eat one for only 6 dollars, and it tastes good. You can’t really beat that. This makes Stewart’s burgers almost cheaper than McDonald’s, and they taste better, in my opinion.
Stewart’s Shops cheeseburgers. Photo by Cody Betsch ’26.
Overall, Stewart’s burger is a step below the others on this list. However, given the price and protein content, this is a pretty good option. For my rating, 6 flat. Parker’s rating was a 6.7.
