[2][3] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Rezvani worked at a moving company and as an Amazon delivery driver, which inspired him to create a restaurant that focused on maximizing operational efficiency and output.

[3][6] Rezvani said he "maxed out" his credit card to pay for the property's security deposit, which was discounted due to pandemic-era closures.

[2] Upon its opening, the restaurant featured a simple menu, listing only four food items: a single and double cheeseburger, an Impossible Burger, and French fries.

[15] The burgers are made with 75% lean beef sourced from Schweid & Sons, topped with sweet onions, American cheese, a single pickle slice, and a house sauce, and served on a Martin's potato roll.

[18][19] Eater restaurant critic Robert Sietsema called 7th Street Burger's cheeseburger "an absolute joy to eat," commenting: "The beef brims with flavor and grease gloriously soaks the bun.

"[16] Condé Nast Traveler, The Infatuation, and Gotham have listed 7th Street Burger among the best hamburger restaurants in New York City.