TLDR: I love finds like this! It's literally a hole-in-the-wall restaurant! Get the potato skins and Cajun fries and eat in the bar next door. Food: 8/10 Absolutely delicious! I got the chicken sandwich, which had kimchi slaw and fried chicken; all the flavors melded perfectly. My boyfriend got the potato skins, which I liked a lot more than my own dish...although I may have a weakness for pork belly. I definitely see myself coming back here for drunchies. Price & Portions: 7/10 Pretty standard pricing for food in sf! I think each main dish was about $12-15 and the Cajun fries were $7. Well worth your time and money! Service: 7/10 No complaints here! The food is fast and most of it is self serve. Be sure to ask for the honey mustard! Ambience: 8/10 Box kitchen is really just a small window in the wall. However, if you get your food to eat in, you can head in to Tempest, the bar next door. It's very grunge and casual! It definitely reminded me of Berlin :) read more

Box Kitchen - Chicken sandwich and Cajun fries - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Visited San Francisco for the night and was looking for a good burger. This place had a great burger and the setting was amazing. Staff were super nice and the burger was top notch, pretty inexpensive as well. Definitely recommend. read more

Great hole in the wall. My friend and I walked over here after winning a the raffle at Orpheum, it's not super far. It's a couple of blocks from the mall. This place is a little hidden because it's a hole in the wall next to a bar off of some smaller streets, but most likely you'd find a line of people at the window. They have a pretty extensive menu. When looking them up on Yelp, you'll find mostly pictures of the Chicken and Waffles, and Box Burger. The order taker even mentioned the two when I asked what's the most popular. I was trying to avoid red meat because it was Friday (you probably can figure out why), so I wanted to check out the Chicken and Waffles, but they were unfortunately out. So I went for the Box Burger. It didn't take too long to come out, probably what you would expect at a sit down restaurant. Because it's a window, there's no formal seats available, but they are partnered with the bar next door, so you're welcome to eat in there. Not sure if they ID all day, but just keep that in mind. We were there on a Friday night, so it was tough to grab a seat. The burger was really good. Juicy patty, a good mix of condiments and toppings, all between two unique buns. I forget exactly the kind that they use, but it adds to the quality. My only gripe about it, is that it is a little pricey. This is a nice little spot. Make sure you prepare around times of bar-goers if you want to enjoy a little bit more room at the seating area at the bar. The food is good, but it does come at a bit of a steep price, but I definitely want to come back and try more of the menu. read more

Box Kitchen - Box Burger, no tomato - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

Definitely prepare to order multiple items because these are like snack level. I came here once I knew they had deep fried mac n cheese rolls. Unfortunately I don't think it was the best item I tried that night because the ratio of wrap to mac n cheese wasn't balanced enough. I think I'd prefer the battered ball version over the roll. The broccoli and potato croquettes were a bit of a heavy let down because they just seemed like a deep fried ball of softness but i was hoping there was going to be some sharpness or gooeness from cheese and maybe a kick of spice from cayene or paprika or something. It was still filling but not as tasty, maybe a drizzle of a sauce could have helped. The potato skins were the real winners for me! those had good texture, flavor, and they just looked like a fun bite! Staff here are cool and super friendly which is always a plus. Fun fact this place doesn't have stinky trash. I know this because there was no seating in the bar next to the storefront (which is where people usually eat their food after they order) and so my friend and I had to eat right outside the storefront where theres a small table and trash right beside it. I'd come back to try different items. read more

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This was my first time experiencing a "food stand" type of eatery. It's a window in the wall, with the menu on the open door. You order and pay at the window then chill on the sidewalk while your food is prepared, or go to the bar next door and they'll bring your food there. I was intrigued by almost every item on the menu. They were common dishes but with really clever and fun twists, like mac and cheese egg rolls or kimchi slaw on the chicken sandwich. There were several sandwich options and a couple salads, as well as a few appetizers. We got the garlic parm fries, which were delicious! I loved the punch from the garlic, and the fries were crispy and hot. I got the chicken and waffles, which came with two pieces of chicken, a waffle, and seasonal fruit. The chicken was delicious, greasy (as expected!) but not in a bad way, and it wasn't dry. We walked over to the Orpheum Theater with our food, to sit nearby and eat before a show (pre-COVID!). Unfortunately by the time we got there, the waffle was a bit soggy and heavy; given the caliber of their other food though, I imagine it would've been delicious and slightly crunchy if I had devoured it right away. The seasonal fruit was (sadly!) not even a full mandarin orange, but it was delicious and on-point. I felt safe walking with my family at night, but I probably wouldn't wander the nearby streets alone. This is definitely a place to try out if you're in the area, walking around, and looking for a unique bite to take on the go. read more

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So this review is also based off my own poor research before coming here. My friends and I were looking for a place to eat after watching Hamilton and the pictures of the food here looked amazing! However, we had no idea this place was literally a window where you order food and take it to go. The area is a bit sketch too as there were a lot of homeless people sitting around. There is a bar next door where you can eat your food there but at 11pm on a Thursday night, it was surprisingly packed. We ended up taking our food to go instead. Now for the food, we ended up getting the chicken sandwich, potato skins, brussel sprouts, and mac and cheese egg rolls. The food was all pretty good! I would recommend all of them except the chicken sandwich as the chicken itself was kinda dry. I liked the food here but I don't think I would come back just because of the area. Maybe in the day time it would be better? read more

Great for late night especially when you've been drinking and are getting the hungers! I recommend the box burger and the chicken and waffles. It's a small joint but totally worth the trip for satisfying your belly with fatty foods. There's a cute little perch for you to eat on if you so choose. Best part is it's open until 1am. However they do run out of stuff! read more

I've always said the divier the better, and this place is no different. I was visiting the city at the time of my visit, and was staying in a hotel nearby - it was walking distance from the shops in the financial district. The short line was quick and the guy taking our order was super nice & welcoming. The food took about 15 mins (I got the box burger & my friend got the tempest) and was well-worth the wait. Do yourself a favor, however, and remember your ID. People that get food here usually eat in the bar next door, but since my friend forgot hers we ate on the side of the street - no regrets. This place was delicious & will probably become a regular for me to visit when I go back to the city. read more

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Came here from LA to get some lunch. Box kitchen is very good. Not the best I've had but pretty dang good. Place doesn't look like much from the outside but once inside it has a very hip look, a dive bar. Can watch sports, play pool and drink at the bar. THE FOOD: Got the chicken fried sandwich and Box Burger. The chicken sandwich was good. Definitely quality in taste and freshness. But I've had better. The sauce inside was perfect for a fried chicken sandwich but needs some ranch to go with it which they have. The Box Burger was also good. Soft buns, thick patty and fresh ingredients inside. The garlic fries are BOMB! Loved every bite of them. The Cesar salad was also good. Not the best but good. Service was also on point. Our server was Rosie. She was very attentive and friendly. When in the area again will definitely return! read more

Box Kitchen - Chicken sandwich and Box Burger - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

We ordered takeout, and it wasn't bad! The portions were just right, not too scarce, but also not a hefty amount of food. We ordered the Grilled Cheese & Tomato Bisque, and the Chicken & Waffles. Both were solid choices! Not incredible food that you can only get here, pretty generic tasting, but still pretty good & tasty! I wouldn't say this is a must-try when you're in the city, but it's a decent option if you're looking for generic classics. read more

Box Kitchen - Grilled Cheese & Tomato Bisque - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place hits the spot. Me & my boyfriend wanted a quick bite, so we explored our options here on Yelp and came across this place. Here are the things we tried: (Appetizer) Mac and cheese egg rolls: 5/5 So good! You have to try this if you come here. It's so unique & a really good starter. It comes with a side of marinara sauce, but I liked mine plain. Box Burger: 5/5 The absolute best! We heard all the hype about this burger on Yelp so we decided to give it a try. All the flavors went so well together. So glad we tried it, because it's one of the best burgers I've had! Try it with a fried egg - you won't regret paying that $2 extra :) Chicken and waffles: 4/5 It comes with 2 pieces of chicken & 2 waffles. The chicken was yummy & crispy, but I wasn't too much of a fan of the waffles. I would order this again just for the chicken though. Garlic Fries: 5/5 I've had garlic fries from AT&T park and many other places, but these garlic fries are my new favorite. It's not drenched in garlic like other places. It's the perfect amount! Box Kitchen = a hidden gem read more

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This is the BEST burger in San Francisco, hands down. It's actually funny how I discovered this place. I was at a company party in Mountain View in 2017, shoveling my face with the burger sliders that were being catered, saying to myself and my coworkers that this was the most delicious burger I've ever had. I finally decided I had to ask the caterer where it was from. He said that it was their own recipe, but they had also sold the recipe to The Tempest in SF (which is the bar that Box Kitchen is attached to). Ever since then, I've gone to Box Kitchen to treat myself to their burger multiple times and recommend it to everyone. It is consistently delicious and flavorful -- you've got to try it! And if you want some sides, I also enjoy their garlic parm fries and mac and cheese egg rolls. read more

After a 7 hour drive to San Fran we wanted something delicious to eat. We wanted to eat good food and anything else besides fast food. We found Box Kitchen on Yelp and decided to try it out.. The area the restaurant is in does look a little sketchy but we didn't feel unsafe. There were other customers as well so we decided to stick around and order. There is no seating area after three, so you walk up to the window and order. You can take it to go, or eat on the sidewalk as I saw other people doing. We decided to take it to go as we saw that there were huge rats roaming the streets not to far from here. We ordered two orders of the box burger, an order of the chicken and waffles, and an order of French fries! The employee working was friendly, took our orders, and told us it would be a bit. We waited about 20 minutes and finally we called to the window! We get back to the hotel and indulge in this great food!! The burgers were juicy, big, and so full of flavor!! Maybe the best burger I've had in a long time!! The chicken and waffles was to die for. The chicken had such great flavor and wasn't dry at all. Th waffles I believe are battered with beer because you can definitely taste it!! The food was delicious and so now I see why it has such great reviews! It's definitely a must try! read more

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Positioned right next to the Tempest, with no seats or anywhere to eat their food, you know what this restaurant is for---the hungry drinkers coming out of next door. But in all seriousness, Box Kitchen is awesome. The prices for the food are a tad high, but the food quality is awesome. And best of all, they have so many "I'm craving this" type of foods, like all the fried dishes they have. I ordered the Box Burger, and was not disappointed. It was sloppily put together, and super oily, but the flavors were just awesome. There were bacon and pork bits on my burger, and the patty was super juicy. It was a savory and meaty burger, and that definitely satisfied my craving for a quick but substantial dinner. read more

Box Kitchen - Box burger - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Mac n cheese egg rolls are AMAZING! We finally tried something other than that... Chicken chowmein is spicy but good The garlic fries were ok, I felt like there wasn't enough garlic? Or maybe it was all in one area. They bang the food out quick! read more

My co worker said their burger are really good, and they can do medium rare for you if you like, but for $21 dollar for both a fried and a burger I thought it was too expensive for me. I went for a fried tomato sanwhich instead, and I asked them to have the sauce on the side, because I couldn't eat it right away, at least not until my lunch time which was about 2 hrs later. The sanwhich by itself was like 9 buc, add avocado for 3 buc, so the total was around 14 dollar for a veggie sanwhich so it was not cheap. The sauce that they gave was some really citricy aioli sauce. I thought the sanwhich was a bit greasy because they toasted the bread with oil, it didn't taste interesting or anything, nothing special. Would not come back for sure. I kept on forgetting that my co worker have a bad and expensive taste. read more

Box Kitchen - Fried tomatoes sanwhich (9) + avocado (3) - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

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'Off the beaten path' and 'for locals' are two of the best descriptors I can give for San Francisco's Box Kitchen located within Tempest. The physical local is in what is seemingly a back alley, though merely a smaller, one-way street. The photos here on Yelp are what brought us here, and thank goodness they did. A lil scruffy and artsy, but chock-a-block full of characters and charm. Box Kitchen may seem a lil rough around the edges, but that's where it stops. The service folks could not have been more friendly and engaging. One, to the point where I felt like asking if she was originally from the south. There's nothing scruffy of the food. The chicken sandwich was juicy, flavorful, and plentiful. The fries were just OK, but absolutely what you'd expect out of bar food. It's that the sandwich was so in quality, I'd kinda hoped the fries had some seasoning or something. But that's a minor quibble. If in San Francisco, be sure to pop into Box Kitchen for a beer, tasty food, and quality service! read more

Box Kitchen - Chicken sandwich, French fries. - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Phenomenal burger. But actually. Massive, but well constructed. Didn't fall apart. Was able to eat the entire burger without wasting a single bite. Packed with sumptuous flavor. Excellent composition. Tasted like quality. And the garlic fries? Perfectly executed. Service... was great! I came when it was kinda slow, but they were on it. Attentive and quick. Checked up on me. Just easy. I'd highly recommend this place. And if you want a amazing burger, this is the place. read more

FOOD IS DANK (and heavy so you can easily be satisfyingly full). You order and pick up from this little window and there are only maybe ~12 items on the menu but I can't wait to try them all. What I've tried so far: 1)Box burger: my favorite item. The patty is full of flavor and juiciness, the toppings and textures are very savory.I don't even remember what was in the burger because everything was so good. 2) Brussel sprouts: wayy too much sauce. the brussel sprouts itself had great flavor and texture (soft baked(?) and not bitter) but that sauce was so salty I couldn't finish it :/ hate it when foods get lost in the sauce 3) Garlic fries: flavor nation. it had cheese and garlic that's a winner. can be a little soggy 4) Fried chicken banh mi: good concept, good sauce, but the fried chicken was a little dry and flavorless (very chicken tender-like) and the jalepenos were spicy. Well-toasted bread though read more

Great burgers - but the Chicken Sandwich was even better! What a hidden gem. No line for food on a Friday around 8:30pm. Our order took 15 minutes. The bar was very crowded, but we were able to get a table for four after eyeing the crowd for about 10 minutes. THE COST: $37.48 including tax/tip for a Chicken Sandwich, a Burger, and Potato Boats. A bit pricey for a burger shack off the sidewalk, but a great value for dinner for two. * Chicken Sandwich - 5 stars Recommended by the cashier; this was amazing! Best chicken meat I've had, super moist & soft. * Burger - 4 stars Very good, just not as amazing as the Chicken Sandwich. * Potato Boats ($9 for three) - 4.5 stars Great, mostly for the pork belly! read more

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This place was a few blocks away from the main highway. I ordered the chicken and waffles option and was very please with the beer flavors in the waffles. The Tabasco butter was also great. The vibes in this place was laid back and I truly appreciated that. If I'm ever in the San Francisco area, I definitely will return! read more

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Wow talk about amazing bar food. Damn if this was a restaurant I'd pay a ton extra it's that good. In the day time the serve lunch at the bar next door and at night you order at the 1/2 door. Box burger is the impossible burger is the brussel sprouts are it's all good They stay open late read more

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CHICKEN and waffles were bomb. Notice the all caps? Because the fried chicken was the star of the show. 5/5 chicken, 3.5/5 for the waffles. Located in a dingy looking alleyway, I came here for lunch. I think it's dine in until 3pm at Tempest, a bar next door. After 3pm might just be take out from a window. I thoroughly enjoyed the chicken and waffles. It felt a bit weird to be eating it inside a dark bar when it was 80 degrees out though. I will come back some time to try other things on the menu for sure. read more

Box Kitchen - Chicken and waffles - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

The chicken and waffles was just okay. I've had a better waffle and the chicken was slightly better than average. However, I'm a big fan of the traditional chicken and waffles with wings and drumsticks. I'm not really a fan of the hipster fried chicken breast or pretty plate for aesthetics. I care much more about the taste and quality of food. The chicken sandwich was slightly better at a 3.5, but I've also had a better chicken sandwich elsewhere. The fries were pretty mediocre and I could have done without them, however. I prefer to have really delicious empty calories as opposed to mediocre junk food. This is a place to try once, not really sure if I want to come back again. read more

The burger could easily turn a vegetarian it's that good! They don't take Apple Pay so bring the card! Dope up the burger with all the extras. The fried chicken isn't too bad. Best to eat when it's fresh, the bar next door is great for that and a drink. Enjoy! Go eat! read more

A very hefty burger. I ordered the box burger with a fried egg. The burger is pretty massive and the egg was wonderfully runny, so I gave up on eating it with my hands pretty early and just used a fork and knife. The patty was less pink than I'd like, but it was large and still pretty juicy, and I was a big fan of the crispy shallots. Service was a bit slow at lunchtime, but it's a cool place to sit in, so I was fine with that. read more

Box Kitchen - Box burger + egg - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Box Kitchen definitely hits the spot for delicious late-night eats. It was on my list of places to checkout while in San Fran, but we actually happened upon it earlier than expected so I had not yet memorized the menu to decide what I wanted (a regular requirement for someone as indecisive as me) big mistake! First of all, if you are as hangry as I was- everything will sound delicious so, make sure you have a rough idea of what you want ahead of time. We ordered the Fried Avocado Tacos, Garlic Parm Fries, and the burger (in my excitement I forgot to include it in my menu photo, but it had fried onions, bacon, cheese and loads of deliciousness). Everything tasted SO good and really hit the spot. I won't even doc points for the guilt I felt after the mass consumption, because daaaamn. The cool thing here is that it's right next to a bar, so you can have your food to eat there, or get it to go (like we did). I would have given 5 stars, but the wait is a little on the long side with nowhere to sit, especially if you don't feel like checking out the bar next door. But really that was my only complaint. The food came quickly and held its own/didn't get soggy or weird over the 15 min walk we had to make back to the hotel. All in all, I wish we had this awesome spot in Ottawa, and if I'm ever back in San Fran, I'll definitely be checking it out again! read more

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This is the best chicken I have ever tried! This chicken tastes good even when it is cold! The flavor and batter are out of this world! This chicken is delicious! If I could give it 6 stars, I would. read more

This is cute af. It's in a alleyway in the middle of SOMA but there were many things wrong as well. The cashier is super dope (at least when we went; she was super sweet!) and the food smells good! But it's typical SF prices, pretty overpriced for many normal things. They got burgers, hot dogs, fries and other food items. My friends and I ended up getting the fried chicken sandwich, the chili cheese dog and the box burger. It was an addition $2-4 to add fries on top of the $10-14 price tag already!! The food wasn't that large in portion and the weird catch was you could sit next door at the bar. We walk in and they're playing heavy metal music and NO WHERE TO SEAT. So that was.... annoying lol. We ended up eating at this mini bar thing next to the window right above the trash cans. Not the best situation but we were able to eat! The alleyway has hella cars coming down HELLA fast and just be careful of your surroundings. There's also a large homeless population walking by so just be on that watch out for that too. Overall, this place is great for take out, don't go to the bar next door. No one will help you. Be ready to spend almost $20 on a small meal. Andddd the wait is at least 15 mins! read more

Box Kitchen - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

Visited San Francisco on vacation and this was the first and last place we ate. Just took a chance based on the reviews and wasn't disappointed. My daughter had the chicken and waffles (twice), wouldn't share, and ate it all, so I assume it was good. I had the chicken sandwich and it was crispy and cooked perfectly. My husband had the burger and said it was cooked perfectly also, with excellent flavor. He also liked the lengua tacos. Ultimately, great food and a place we'll definitely revisit on our next trip to the city. There's also a beautiful park across the street to simultaneously enjoy the weather and the food. We couldn't check out their bar next door but that's on our list next time! I'm sure the drinks are just as good. read more

Came here for lunch today. They use the Tempest for their restaurant space. There was table seating available but since I was by myself I decided to sit at the bar. The restaurant being a bar too means you can order mixed drinks with your lunch if you wanted to. I just stuck with a porter to go along with the fried chicken sandwich I ordered along with fries. The fries were excellent. The right amount of crispiness, not too soggy, and not huge steak fries. I made a 2nd order of the fries and I never do that. Good portioned piece of chicken in the sandwich which crispy and the right amount of cooked for me. I'm glad they didn't automatically put hot sauce on it like what other places do. read more

Box Kitchen - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place was hidden in an alley way which was a little sketchy if you're not from the area. However the food is definitely worth it! The Box Kitchen is connected to The Tempest bar where you can go to eat inside if desired! Not being from the area, we asked for recommendations and the garlic parm fries are a must buy and was highly recommended! The perfect ratio of garlic flavoring to parm cheese ratio without the overwhelming taste of just one. read more

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Gee, I wish I was a rudely impatient SoMa slacker like the ones who seem to hover around this modest evening operation next to the Tempest nightclub. They just shove themselves in front of you as you are about to order and then smoke next to you and look at their cell phones until their food is ready. I just wonder how the poor guy inside the place stands dealing with the crap-fest of customers that come here. He operates the Eat Box all by his lonesome and does a heroic job serving up what I would describe as funky twists on carnival fare. On the menu are such delectable goodies like wings, garlic fries, pulled pork sandwiches, 'pour'-boy burgers, and fried pickles. All the good stuff you would find after you knock down only two of the milk bottles in the midway. It was hard to decide, especially since it was pitch-black at 7:30PM in the Natoma alleyway where I felt like I was about to be cut. But despite the odds, I chose two tantalizing items - Aron's Little Wiener (misspelled as 'Weiner' on the chalkboard), just $5, and the $6 Chicken in Waffles. This is when the army of praying mantises started contaminating the landscape. Twenty minutes elapsed, but the wait seems reasonable since the guy behind the window prepares the food one order at a time. You can even watch him make everything from scratch with his deep fryer going full gonzo at that hour. I took it to go since I ain't eatin' in that alley with the smoking slackers. I trundled home with my food and was pleasantly surprised. I didn't know that Chicken in Waffles actually meant 'chicken in waffles' or more accurately, waffle sticks (see photo). Referring to the poultry as 'chicken carnitas', he used real pieces of shredded chicken since I actually ran into a bone in one of the waffles. It came with a zingy siracha maple syrup, which I thought was a nice touch for all the sweetness involved. I especially liked Aron's little asset (no offense, Aron) since it turned out to be a set of mini-corn dogs that used higher-end sausages and mixed bits of jalapeno in the batter. They were delicious with an aggressive dunking into the spicy aioli (see photo). What a nice surprise this little closet operation turned out to be. It may be worth tolerating the slacker mantises. I just need to bring a big can of Raid next time I venture into the bowels of the Natoma alley. FOOD - 4 stars...creative twists on bite-size food you'd find in the midway of a carnival...only tastier with a kick AMBIANCE - 2 stars...well, it is a dark alley with a lot of hostile slackers SERVICE - 4 stars...but the guy operating the place was terrific and a solid cook TOTAL - 4 stars...it is indeed an eat box read more

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Nothing like good food to counteract all the alcohol you've been drinking next door. That basically sums up Box Kitchen for me. We had all been drinking since I got off work at 5:30p last Thursday. Since our dinner reservation wasn't until 9:30p, we needed snacks. Enter Box Kitchen. *Crawford's fried brussel sprouts: chili lemongrass vinaigrette, sesame seeds ($5) -Salty, sweet with some vinaigrette to cut through it all! Plus a little healthy since they were brussels? All kidding aside, this was actually some people's fav. It was just a tad too sweet for me. *Natoma dog: bacon wrapped all beef hot dog, pickled onions, roasted jalapeno salsa, garlic aioli, queso fresco, roll ($7) -Another fav among the group. I enjoyed all the flavors of the pickled onions, jalapeno salsa, etc. There was just a little too much garlic aioli for me. *Salt & vinegar fries ($6) -Just like salt and vinegar chips, but in french fry form! *Fried mac & cheese balls: marinara, cheese curds ($5) -This was my pick! I love mac and cheese. Batter and fry it and you have a great drunk snack! This was my fav, but some in our party thought it was too rich. I loved it! Box Kitchen was a great way to hold us over until we had dinner. Plus, you can bring it back to Tempest and eat while drinking. A perfect combo right?! read more

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So I'm no longer on that fried food diet. My cousin and I came here before heading to a rave and it was the best decision ever. Chicken in waffles: is exactly what the name spells out to be, chicken shreds within the waffle dipped with sriracha maple syrup. Not as crispy as I'd like but definitely an interesting flavor for your taste buds. Potato skins: This is a must try! Last time I came, someone told me to get it. The quail egg, cheese, and pork belly tasted amazing. I'm reading a lot of reviews wondering why this place is rated so high. I originally gave 3 stars, but I think you just have to order the right foods. Yes, everyone has different interests, so choose wisely! The wait isn't super slow but it isn't super fast either. We waited about 10-15 minutes. So if you're not on a tight schedule and want a small snack (if you're starving, this place just won't do), this is a place worth checking out. Someone said the box burger is amazing so I will definitely be back for that. read more

Box Kitchen - Chicken IN waffles & potato skins... So good! - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

What a divey, grub, hole-in-the-wall kind of food spot! I love the concept and I am thankful that my foodie friends introduced me to this place. It is located in an alley that I never knew existed and the people traffic is mellow! There is a bar next door, so this isolated alley to drink and eat is pretty much down to earth and low key. Keep in mind that there is no seating! It is endearingly a hidden gem and surprisingly a block away from the main Bloomingdale, Metreon, Powell shopping area! We ordered up the majority of the menu. Every dish sounded too compelling to roughly decide and settle for just one or two. They have Chicken and Waffles, signature Box Burgers, Battered Corn on the Cobs, Chicharones, Fried Chicken Wings, Fried Chicken Sando and Crisp Potato Skins! It seemed like a short, simple list, but it was hard to choose because all of the names sounded too savory to pass up! They even have whole coconuts as drinks! So hipster and random at the same time! Basically, anything coming out from their kitchen, was top notch, comfort food! The highlight was their potato skins! It was perfectly crispy and a unique concept! It is served as 3 in an order with the pork belly tucked inside the potato skin and each topped with sunny side up quail egg. It is food-gasm in the mouth! Believe me! My recommendation is to order up at least 3 entrees from the menu, such as the Chicken and Waffles and Box Burger! Whether packed to go or served on a platter, Box food gets me wide-eyed and wonderfully waiting to become comfortably satiated! read more

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Due to construction work on a pair of new apartment buildings, my detour towards my lunch destination reminded me of reviews by Jon A. and Keane to explore this place. Arriving on a Wednesday afternoon around 2 pm, I walked here to find the window under the black awning closed. Walking to Tempest at the corner, I asked the doorman about Box and he pointed me inside. Apparently during the day, Box offers its menu in the bar in either sit down form or take out. Needing to return to my office, I ordered with a waiter clearing a table and waited for my food at the bar. There were multiple TVs going, showing the A's game, Giant's game, and a soccer match. After about ten minutes, I brought the following to my office: 1) Clam chowder cup (http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=lTrCMGwm2kOdezxaiEUjyg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - It was creamy and rich, just a bit boring since there little more than potato and clam pieces. 2) Apple braised ribs (http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=6tTZoO-VQhQbzFSYvbVZzQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Schmitz pork ribs, Angry Orchard Apple Cider glaze, Carolina slaw, and cornbread wedge. Deceivingly, this plate was packed with flavor as the meat was off-the-bone tender with a tangy apple aftertaste. The slaw was pretty nondescript and the cornbread added some sweetness. Need to return to try their touted burger and garlic fries. Oh, and yes, will stop in on a Thursday to try their Chicken & Biscuit special. read more

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FOODGASM ALERT!! TASTY LIBERATIONS!! (5 stars and a meteor shower) Its a "i just want to punch people in the face" good. Have you ever had something so tasty you are just lost for words and all you can do is let out a foodgasm. Well, damn, I just had a multiple foodgasm. Sprinkle that gelatinous all over me. -FOOD, ridiculously phenomenal -PRICES, affordable -SERVICE, fast and on point -AMBIANCE, walk-up window Box, clever name. It literally is a box. Searched alley, Walked-up, no line, skim daily menu, ordered, eat, foodgasm, eat, more foodgasm, done. HEFFER STATUS. POTATO SKINS ($9) - three roasted potato slices, with green union and other stuff, filled with meaty juicy gelatinous pork belly chunks, melted creamy cheese, topped with quail egg... Daaammnn. This has been by far a favorite thing to eat in the past months. It's that good. Heavy, fatty, not so healthy, juicy, and p-e-r-f-e-c-t. The juice from the pork belly soaks into the roasted potatoes skin, yum. so good!!! it's my new kryptonite, it weakens my strong yelp defense. Will I be back? YES!! JABA APPROVED... Until the next review. read more

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I love this window which is actually a hole in a wall on the side of tempest! Haha. The setting is awesome. Perfect while grabbing a drink or two or just to swing by to pick up some food for dinner. We did the latter. We went with the burger and fried chicken sando. The burger was delicious with all the fixings. I actually really enjoyed the soft bun and the fries were to my liking. The fried chicken in the sando was perfectly crisp. No lack of flavor anywhere here. They were out of the chicken and waffles so I hope to catch that the next time I swing in by. Great place to pick up a meal...not good for kids unless you take it to go. 5 solid stars. read more

Box Kitchen is literally just that - a hole-in-the-wall kitchen that serves sandwiches, salads and other bites. Making it just a little harder to find, Box Kitchen Box Kitchen doesn't get the sign above the door. Rather, the space belongs to Tempest Bar, a dive bar with an adjacent kitchen. You order from the sidewalk through a window in a door, then you pick up your grub and either eat it in the pub or in the sidewalk or take it home. What to devour: Box Burger ~ made with ground Schmitz Ranch chuck, is a juicy affair, served on a potato pepper bun that's topped with bacon shallot gastrique, white cheddar, greens, tomato and crisp shallot rings mmmm-mazing burger! +2 for egg or bacon Chicken IN Waffles ~ the reason why I came here since I was craving this, did not disappoint. The waffles have the shredded chicken cooked inside of them and come with a side of sriracha syrup. Love the sweet and hot of the Sriracha syrup, what a genius idea. Fried Chicken Sandwich ~ super juicy buttermilk fried chicken breast, cheese, Caesar cole slaw and a soft roll amazingly yummy! + 2 for their delicious garlic fries Pork Adobo Tacos ~ friend ordered this, delicious, being part Filipino I loved the flavor. Potato Skins ~ Roasted potato halves, crispy pork belly, charred green onions, Gouda cheese, crema and quail egg need I say more, it was loaded, rich and awesome. If you find yourself in SoMa be sure to check it out, a lot of people go out of their way to come here because prices are reasonable along with the good food you won't go wrong. Delicious, fast comfort food makes me give Box Kitchen 4 stars! read more

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