Amuseables Burger knows the scene. With a soft bun and the chunkiest patty in town (gherkins, always), he’s been flipping out orders since the New York deli rivalry began.

For years, it was all about competition: who had the better bread, the sharper cheese, the crispier edge. But lately, things have mellowed. He and Amuseables Bagel have even been spotted chatting over late-night coffee, swapping ideas – maybe even recipes…

Nothing’s confirmed. But if a Bagel-Burger diner opens next spring, you didn’t hear it from him.