50 burger spots, listed.Suggest a restaurant
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1 Zuni CafeGrass-fed burger on rosemary focaccia, Zuni pickles🏆 👶🏻 Hayes ValleySan Francisco Book on Website
The long-running Market Street restaurant's grass-fed hamburger comes on house-made focaccia with aioli and Zuni pickles. Order it at the bar or in the dining room; named in four Bay Area burger guides.
1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102Google Maps ↗Recognitions2026 Michelin Recommended2026 OAD Casual N. America #1232026 SF Chronicle Top 100 #33Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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2 True LaurelDry-aged patty melt on beef-fat pain de mie🛵 🏆 👶🏻 MissionSan Francisco Order onlineOrder on DoorDash
A cocktail bar's patty melt: dry-aged beef, cheese, caramelized onions and pickles between pain de mie slices griddled in beef fat. Eater notes it is a patty melt, not a burger; the Chronicle and chefs on The Standard's panel also name it.
753 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110Google Maps ↗Recognitions2026 SF Chronicle Top 100 #15Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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3 MarloweBeef and lamb burger with horseradish aioli🛵 🏆 👶🏻 SoMaSan Francisco Book on OpenTableOrder on DoorDash
A six-ounce beef and lamb blend, chargrilled and topped with cheddar, caramelized onions, bacon and horseradish aioli on an Acme bun. A SoMa bistro burger that guides have praised for years.
500 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107Google Maps ↗Chef Jennifer PuccioRecognitions2026 OAD Casual N. America RecommendedLast reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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4 SpruceBrisket, short rib and sirloin on English muffin🏆 👶🏻 Presidio HeightsSan Francisco Book on OpenTable
A fine-dining room with a bar burger: a brisket, short rib and sirloin patty on a house-made English muffin with pickles and thrice-cooked fries. The burger is the accessible way into Spruce.
3640 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118Google Maps ↗Recognitions2026 Michelin RecommendedLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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5 Beep's BurgersSpace-age 1962 drive-in, Angus quarter-pounder👶🏻 InglesideSan Francisco Book on Website
A 1962 walk-up burger stand on Ocean Avenue. Hand-shaped Niman Ranch patties with secret sauce, lettuce and cheddar on a soft bun, plus onion rings and Twinkie shakes. A repeat pick across Bay Area burger guides.
1051 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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6 OuterlandsOuter Sunset restaurant on the Chronicle list🏆 👶🏻 Outer SunsetSan Francisco Book on SevenRooms
An Outer Sunset restaurant on Judah Street that the San Francisco Chronicle includes in its Top Burgers in the Bay Area.
4001 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122Google Maps ↗Recognitions2026 Michelin Bib GourmandLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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7 Smish SmashLacy-edged smashburgers inside Saluhall🛵 🏆 👶🏻 SoMaSan Francisco Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash
A pandemic pop-up now inside the Saluhall food hall on Market Street. Crispy lacy-edged smash burgers with inventive sauces and specials, including the dac biet burger riffing on pho.
945 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103Google Maps ↗Chef Vic DonadoRecognitions2026 SF Chronicle Top 100 #80Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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8 NopaWood-grilled grass-fed burger, late-night favorite🏆 👶🏻 NoPaSan Francisco Order online
A grass-fed patty cooked over a wood fire, finished with pickled onions, with avocado or bacon as add-ons. Eater calls it the city's best late-night burger; a Bay Area chef on The Standard's panel picks it too.
560 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117Google Maps ↗Recognitions2026 OAD Casual N. America RecommendedLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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9 Charter OakWine country burger on the Chronicle list🛵 🏆 👶🏻 St. HelenaNorth Bay / Wine Country Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash
A St. Helena restaurant, Charter Oak, whose burger the San Francisco Chronicle includes in its Top Burgers in the Bay Area.
1050 Charter Oak Ave, St. Helena, CA 94574Google Maps ↗Chef Christopher KostowRecognitions2026 SF Chronicle Top 100 #86Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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10 Miller & LuxTyler Florence's steakhouse burger, onion rings🏆 👶🏻 Mission BaySan Francisco Book on Website
A dry-aged blend of free-range beef with Mount Tam triple cream, bacon jam, onion rings and watercress at Tyler Florence's Chase Center steakhouse, served with truffle fries.
700 Terry A Francois Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94158Google Maps ↗Chef Tyler FlorenceRecognitions2026 Michelin RecommendedLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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11 Side ABone marrow cheeseburger, goat cheese, fries🏆 👶🏻 MissionSan Francisco Book on SevenRooms
A Mission bistro known for a rich bone marrow cheeseburger: staff tell you to scrape the marrow onto the patty, topped with bubbly goat cheese, then drip the juices over the fries.
2814 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110Google Maps ↗Recognitions2026 SF Chronicle Top 100 #56Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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12 The LaundromatOuter Richmond burger bar🏆 👶🏻 Outer RichmondSan Francisco Order online
A neighborhood restaurant and bar on Balboa Street that The Infatuation includes among its 16 best burgers in San Francisco.
3725 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121Google Maps ↗Recognitions2026 SF Chronicle Top 100 #85Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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13 MaillardsCrisp, salty smashburgers inside a taproom👶🏻 Outer SunsetSan Francisco Book on Website
Max Ponzurick's smash burger pop-up turned permanent inside Two Pitchers Brewing's Noriega taproom. Crunchy-edged patties with caramelized shallots draw long lines; the Bird's Eye adds Thai chile aioli.
3821 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122Google Maps ↗Chef Max PonzurickLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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14 ABVGrass-fed cheeseburger on sweet potato bun👶🏻 MissionSan Francisco Order online
A third-pound grass-fed patty with white cheddar, raw red onion, shredded lettuce, pickles and tangy sauce on a Japanese sweet potato bun. A Mission bar with a kitchen that runs until midnight.
3174 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94110Google Maps ↗Chef Collin HiltonLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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15 CauswellsChar-grilled double with house sauce, crispy onions🛵 🚚 👶🏻 MarinaSan Francisco Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A Marina restaurant known for its American burger: char-grilled patties, melted American cheese, house sauce and crispy onions. Eater likens it to a souped-up Double-Double; fans order the crispy onion side.
2346 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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16 Hamburguesa BarDowntown smash burgers and burger-cocktail combos👶🏻 SoMaSan Francisco Book on Website
A downtown spot with $8 smash burgers, a Hatch chile smash and thick tavern burgers like the Black Label with a brisket patty and truffle butter. Cocktails and shakes are built around the burger.
78 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94105Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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17 Louie's OriginalBig Sister Burger on a housemade English muffin🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Potrero HillSan Francisco Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
From the team behind Spruce, the Big Sister Burger piles white cheddar, romaine, Roma tomato and pickled vegetables under a housemade English muffin bun.
1685 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA 94107Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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18 Lovely'sOakland smash burgers, Webster Street👶🏻 OaklandEast Bay Book on Website
The Oakland Lovely's on Webster Street, a smash burger spot named on Eater's East Bay burger map and in the San Francisco Chronicle's Top Burgers in the Bay Area.
2344 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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19 Pearl's Deluxe BurgersFamily-run diner, grass-fed beef, turkey, bison🛵 🚚 👶🏻 TenderloinSan Francisco Order onlineOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A family-run diner of nearly 20 years stacking grass-fed beef, turkey and bison. The half-pound Deluxe is the serious one; the Bula, with jack cheese, bacon and spicy barbecue pineapple sauce, is the crowd favorite.
708 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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20 Sam's1966 comfort-food burger, open until late🛵 🚚 👶🏻 North BeachSan Francisco Order onlineOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A no-frills Broadway burger since 1966: a chuck blend with cheese, lettuce and tomato on a sesame bun. Eater says it is held closest to San Franciscans' hearts; open until midnight, 2 a.m. on weekends.
618 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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21 Wayfare TavernTyler Florence's brie and bacon tavern burger🛵 👶🏻 Financial DistrictSan Francisco Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash
The Tavern Burger from Tyler Florence's Financial District restaurant: a proprietary beef grind with Marin brie, red onion marmalade and smoked bacon on a brioche bun. Add the sunny-side egg.
558 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94111Google Maps ↗Chef Tyler FlorenceLast reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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22 4505 Burgers & BBQGruyere and secret sauce on a scallion bun🛵 🚚 👶🏻 NoPaSan Francisco Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A Divisadero barbecue spot with burger in the name. A quarter-pound patty with iceberg, onions, gruyere and secret sauce on a sesame and scallion bun.
705 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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23 Al's Big BurgerAlbany stand, big sign, bigger burger🛵 👶🏻 AlbanyEast Bay Order onlineOrder on DoorDash
A San Pablo Avenue burger stand in Albany with a sign promising 100% meat flavor, named in the San Francisco Chronicle's Top Burgers in the Bay Area.
437 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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24 Bon DelireEmbarcadero Pier 3 burger💰 👶🏻 EmbarcaderoSan Francisco Book on OpenTable
A restaurant on Pier 3 on the Embarcadero that the San Francisco Chronicle includes in its Top Burgers in the Bay Area.
Pier 3, San Francisco, CA 94111Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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25 Bullshead RestaurantWest Portal steak house with 1979 burger menu🛵 🚚 👶🏻 West PortalSan Francisco Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
An affordable, casual West Portal steak and burger spot since 1979. Go classic with the chuck burger or the bacon-loaded Western, or try the loco moco or peanut butter, bacon and pepper jelly burger.
840 Ulloa St, San Francisco, CA 94127Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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26 ComplineButtoned-up burger at a Napa wine shop👶🏻 NapaNorth Bay / Wine Country Book on OpenTable
A Napa restaurant and wine shop whose buttoned-up burger the San Francisco Chronicle includes in its Top Burgers in the Bay Area.
1300 First St #312, Napa, CA 94559Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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27 Fast Times BurgersOakland burger shop on 18th Street🛵 🚚 👶🏻 OaklandEast Bay Order onlineOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
An Oakland burger spot on 18th Street that the San Francisco Chronicle includes in its Top Burgers in the Bay Area.
1620 18th St, Oakland, CA 94607Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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28 Fort Point ValenciaValencia Street taproom burger🛵 👶🏻 MissionSan Francisco Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash
A Valencia Street taproom whose burger earns a place on The Infatuation's list of the 16 best in San Francisco.
742 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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29 Gott's RoadsideFerry Building burger stand, kimchi burger🛵 👶🏻 EmbarcaderoSan Francisco Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash
Gott's serves 1/3-pound burgers on egg buns, including a kimchi burger with fried egg, Zoe's bacon and gochujang mayo, plus chile-dusted sweet potato fries.
1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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30 Gott's RoadsideWalnut Creek branch of the burger-and-shake stand🛵 👶🏻 Walnut CreekEast Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash
The Walnut Creek Gott's, named on Eater SF's burger map for 1/3-pound burgers from Cream Co. beef on soft egg buns, with variations topped with kimchi or onion rings.
1275 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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31 Hi-Way Burger & FryGrass-fed griddled patties, Straus shakes💰 🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Noe ValleySan Francisco Order onlineOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A Noe Valley corner burger shop flipping a grass-fed patty on the flat top, with griddled hot dogs, sweet potato fries and Straus chocolate milkshakes. A North Beach location opened in 2022.
3853 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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32 HillstoneBar burger, bun baked and beef ground daily👶🏻 Fisherman's WharfSan Francisco Book on Website
A chain restaurant that bakes its own bun and grinds its beef daily. A fine-dining chef on The Standard's panel calls its bar burger simple, clean and consistent.
1800 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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33 Izzy and WooksFilipino-leaning Oklahoma-style truffle smashburger👶🏻 SoMaSan Francisco Book on Website
A Market Street Filipino restaurant with Nashville-style chicken and poutine. Eater singles out its truff smash burger, an Oklahoma-style sandwich with a thin lacy edge.
945 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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34 JoineryWaterfront rotisserie spot, tall melted-cheese burger🛵 🚚 👶🏻 SausalitoMarin Order onlineOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A casual Sausalito waterfront restaurant whose tall Joinery Burger stacks tomato, pickles, onions and beef under melted cheese, with fries served in metal trays.
300 Turney St, Sausalito, CA 94965Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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35 KonJoe BurgerLos Altos burger bar on the Chronicle list🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Los AltosPeninsula Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A Los Altos burger spot on State Street that the San Francisco Chronicle includes in its Top Burgers in the Bay Area.
170 State St, Los Altos, CA 94022Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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36 Lana'sOld Oakland burger on the Chronicle list🛵 🚚 👶🏻 OaklandEast Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
An Oakland restaurant on 8th Street that the San Francisco Chronicle includes in its Top Burgers in the Bay Area.
517 8th St, Oakland, CA 94607Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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37 Lovely'sCole Valley smashburgers, crispy edges, American cheese👶🏻 HaightSan Francisco Book on Website
A Cole Valley smash burger counter that shares a space with Woods beer and natural wine. Crispy-edged patties with melted American cheese on squishy sesame rolls, plus hand-cut fries.
848 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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38 Lunch BoxSebastopol Main Street burger counter🚚 👶🏻 SebastopolNorth Bay / Wine Country Book on WebsiteOrder on Uber Eats
A Sebastopol burger counter on North Main Street that the San Francisco Chronicle includes in its Top Burgers in the Bay Area.
128 N Main St, Sebastopol, CA 95472Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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39 M&G BurgersClassic burgers, fries and shakes, secret sauce👶🏻 FairfaxMarin Booking not confirmed
A classic burger, fries and shake stand loved for its authentic feel and secret sauce, at Fairfax and Larkspur.
2017 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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40 Native BurgerGeary Boulevard burger shop🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Inner RichmondSan Francisco Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A Geary Boulevard burger shop that The Infatuation names among the 16 best burgers in San Francisco.
3420 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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41 Phyllis' Giant BurgersGiant burgers since the 1990s, 20 kinds🛵 👶🏻 San RafaelMarin Order onlineOrder on DoorDash
A San Rafael burger shop with over 20 kinds of burgers, inducted into the Pacific Sun's Best of Marin Hall of Fame in 1997.
2202 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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42 Red's Java House1955 waterfront burger on a sourdough roll🛵 🚚 👶🏻 South BeachSan Francisco Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A Pier 30 shack since 1955 serving burgers and hot dogs on crusty sourdough rolls with mustard, mayo, pickles and onions, no ketchup. Best with a cold beer before or after Giants games.
Pier 30, San Francisco, CA 94105Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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43 RT BistroHayes Valley bistro burger👶🏻 Hayes ValleySan Francisco Book on Website
The Hayes Valley bistro that The Infatuation includes its burger among the 16 best in San Francisco.
205 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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44 St. Francis Fountain24th Street soda fountain diner burgers👶🏻 MissionSan Francisco Booking not confirmed
A 24th Street soda-fountain diner in the Mission. The San Francisco Chronicle includes its burger in its Top Burgers in the Bay Area.
2801 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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45 Super Duper BurgersMarin readers' choice, Brandt beef, Straus dairy🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Corte MaderaMarin Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Marin Magazine's 2026 readers' choice winner: all-natural Brandt Farms beef, buns from a Richmond bakery, Straus dairy shakes and a secret super sauce.
5839 Paradise Dr, Corte Madera, CA 94925Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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46 The Butcher Shop by NikuA5 wagyu smash burger, weekday lunch only💰 🛵 👶🏻 Design DistrictSan Francisco Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash
From Niku Steakhouse's team, an 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. smash burger made with premium wagyu, pickles, grilled onions, American cheese and special sauce, with Kewpie ponzu mayo fries.
57 Division St, San Francisco, CA 94103Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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47 The Hub100% grass-fed burgers grilled in front of you🛵 🚚 👶🏻 San AnselmoMarin Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A San Anselmo burger joint using 100% grass-fed beef grilled in front of you, with house burgers including the Hub: cheeseburger, caramelized onions and Hub sauce.
882 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, CA 94960Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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48 The Rabbit HoleMission Street bar burger🛵 👶🏻 MissionSan Francisco Book on ResyOrder on DoorDash
A Mission Street bar that The Infatuation includes among San Francisco's 16 best burgers.
3472 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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49 The RotundaMessy burger, fries and a martini lunch👶🏻 Union SquareSan Francisco Booking not confirmed
The Chronicle's lead image for its burger guide is a messy burger, fries and a martini from the Rotunda off Stockton Street.
150 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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50 WildseedPlant-based burger on Union Street🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Cow HollowSan Francisco Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
A plant-forward Union Street restaurant. The Infatuation's burger guide includes its plant-based burger.
2000 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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