I've been looking for a place like this my whole life. Came in on a foggy summer Sunday, searching for a rarified full American breakfast at 4 PM. This place was exactly what I was looking for. Populated by a few locals and a couple regulars at the bar and booths, sipping on coffee and reading the newspaper, the atmosphere was perfect. I got the two eggs, scrambled with both sausage and bacon, as well as toast and hashbrowns and a single pancake as a side order. I wouldn't change anything. Everything was made fresh right in front of my eyes, the service was friendly, and the prices are totally reasonable for the quality and location. In a city, full of unsatisfying and overpriced meals sold at overhyped establishments, this is a true gem read more

Some places are more than just a meal. Hamburger Haven is one of them. I was a regular when I lived in the Inner Richmond, and when it closed during the pandemic it felt like losing a piece of the neighborhood. When it reopened I made sure to visit. A true gem, and I'm glad it's back! Walk in and you'll immediately get it. The wood paneling, green vinyl stools, and warm pendant lights will take you straight back to the 70s, without the smoking. Not that I was alive back then, but from what I've seen in photos. You'll notice lots of seniors taking advantage of the senior discounts, blue collar folks grabbing a quick meal, and locals filling the booths. Sometimes you'll see the occasional regular at the counter reading the paper and sipping their coffee without a care in the world. The kind of crowd that makes a diner feel like a diner. If you want that experience without ending up at a Mel's, this is the place. My go-tos are the French Toast Breakfast and the California Omelette. The French Toast comes with two eggs and your choice of bacon or sausage. I get both, because life's too short to just pick one. The California Omelette is bacon, avocado, tomatoes and jack cheese. Both will leave you satisfied. At $18.95 for the French Toast and $19.95 for the California Omelette, yes the prices have gone up over the years, but I'd rather support local. If you can make it on a weekday before 11am, the breakfast special is $13.99. Can't complain at that unbeatable price. And if you look closely at the walls, you'll find framed photos of Robin Williams with the owner. He was a regular here too. RIP Robin. That alone tells you everything about this place. It really is a haven for those who want a bit of nostalgia and good diner food. read more

As a resident of Clement St, I was eager to try Hamburger Haven as I rarely come across old-school diner places, which really hit the nostalgia and remind me of great childhood memories. I came with my parents on a Monday morning, so the restaurant was relatively quiet when we arrived. My mom ordered the french toast breakfast, my dad got the country Irish breakfast, and I got the garden omelet. My mom really enjoyed the French toast breakfast, although the French toast was a little more loaded with butter than she preferred (but she was able to wipe off excess butter). My dad also really liked the Irish breakfast, and especially enjoyed the Irish bacon and sausage. I really enjoyed the garden omelet, which had a healthy portion of bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and avocado. They were super attentive with service and coming by with coffee refills, which was also a nice plus. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and would recommend coming here for a welcoming and classic breakfast experience. read more

If you want an old school diner experience this is the place to go. Seating is comfortable and service is efficient. We started with good old cups of Joe with some of us having OJ. Both were what you'd want and expect. We ordered the standard fare, eggs, bacon, potatoes, and toast. All delicious and filling. They also serve Irish breakfast, maybe next time. read more

After window shopping down Clement Street my friend and I were starving and lo and behold we looked up and we were right in front of Hamburger Haven and it was Open ( usually closes at 2p). We made it just in time! I immediately ordered the Mushroom burger with Swiss cheese and a large glass of ice tea. Our server took our order and even though it was just about 2p she was cordial and never rushed us at all. Great service. My burger came just the way I ordered it. This burger was huge and also delicious, moist and so favorable. The French fries were just made and were crispy and hot. This place has never disappointed in service, food and I also want to point out, cleanliness. A plus for me. Stop by and enjoy this old fashioned diner, I don't think it'll disappoint you too. read more

Great spot for early morning breakfast. Weekday breakfast special hits the spot with the right amount of food at a good affordable price. Free ample larking on Clement before 9 AM. Our waitress was friendly and the perfect balance of attentive without pressure. Will definitely return. read more

I was craving a small diner experience. I looked up "diner", saw a few were closed on a Monday morning, but saw this one. It was the inside pictures of the green chairs, small booths, and wood panels that got me. The spot was cozy, warm, and had no odors or anything out of the ordinary-- clean, too! I like spots like this that have the grills right out in the open. While I can imagine as staff it's hard because of lack of privacy, but as a customer it's nice to see the clean utensils, how it's being cooked, and also to get to see the staff themselves. I always like how humbling it is to remember the actual people who cook your food-- like one of these much older gentleman, who probably has grandkids. When we see the people, we feel better about something like tipping well-- look and see who you're few extra dollars will go to and don't be a cheap ass. :) ok, ted talk over. It was relatively slow paced inside, and the waitress was polite, I decided on the country style breakfast ( see pic). The plate came out quite quick. The gravy actually didn't seem old or anything lol but nothing fancy for sure-- you can expect the staple. The sausages were sweet and the bacon nice and crispy, pretty big too. I feel the price was a little high, but hey, it's SF. I feel like I can't accurately assess a diner without trying their pancakes, so, I'll have to come back. The total was 26.56 for the plate and the coffee. Again, a little pricey I think. But I'm ignorant to the realities of shifting demands on tenants in various SF neighborhoods. No complaints, you get what you see :) and not in a bad way. read more

Hamburger Haven - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hamburger Haven is a local, homey kind of place where you can just walk in, sit down, and not feel rushed. It's simple, a bit old-school, and comfortable. They do free coffee refills, which I appreciated. The coffee itself wasn't very strong or flavorful, but it's nice to have it topped up without having to ask. It is easy and relaxed if you're just looking for a casual meal. read more

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We came in on a rainy day about 2:15 and I had no idea they closed at 2:30pm but the waitress was very friendly and let us come in, sit down and order. Menu had lots of great options, I went for the California burger and went it came out it looked perfect avocado was fresh and sliced thinly, bacon was crispy and the burger was so juicy. I can't wait to come back! Service was great our waitress was very kind and welcoming and told us not to rush and enjoy our meal even though they already closed. Overall a great corner spot that I can't wait to revisit read more

The food is American thé atmosphère is fairly quiet and it's really a good bargain but don't tell. The service is acceptable no problem . I been coming here a long time since high school and glad it's still around. It's a slight bit more reasonable than a lot of other places but minus the atmosphere. I guess you have to pay for that. I came in here last week for a xrare patty melt only kind I will do. If the restaurant can't accommodate this I have to walk. So I have my short list of places in case the mood strikes . Have to be careful of the hours cause they are only open till 2:30 except Saturday and Sunday. So if your in the Richmond district and feel the urge hit them up. They have been serving hamburgers for a lot of decades. read more

Glad to see Hamburger Haven open again! Have many childhood memories of eating lunch with my mother many years ago. My sister and I went there and got counter seats as it was pretty busy. It was fine as we were at the seats next to the front door so we didn't have to worry about people walking behind us. We got a good amount of food - breakfast. It was served fast and was pretty tasty. Just good regular old fashioned food. Sitting at the counter brings fast service. It seemed like just neighborhood folks enjoying a local meal. read more

Service was adequate Hamburger had flavor but place skimpy on cheese and bacon as I ordered a bacon cheeseburger. Also be better if bun was sesame seed. read more

Classic no frills American diner is what you're gonna get at Hamburger Haven. I usually come here for a late breakfast or lunch. It can get busy during the weekend, but weekdays are pretty chill. I think their best items are their burgers and breakfast plates. I like the back room, because it's a bit more spacious and the windows have stained glass. It feels really homey. Overall, the food and vibe are comforting! read more

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Really love cute homey diners so decided to give Hamburger Haven a try on a Sunday around 1pm. There were a decent amount of people already there, but luckily they have lots of seating available! We ordered the salmon Benedict, sub home potatoes with french fries and the California omelette with hash browns. It was a pleasant surprise that the food was ready within 10 minutes. Omlette and hash browns were yummy -- very generous with the avocado. Salmon benedict was fine, tasted like what you would expect -- eggs were cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was good. The english muffin was pretty soggy and the fries lacked some flavor/seasoning. With all that said, I would totally come back and try their other dishes! Vibes were really good and I could tell it was a classic neighborhood spot. read more

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A late-ish breakfast (after 10am) as a party of two on a recent Friday morning. If we didn't have other errands to run, we would have lingered longer in this classic diner over extra cups of coffee, which we were offered, while 80s hits were playing softly in the background. We sat in one of the cute two person booths that line the window side of restaurant, opposite the counter seats, which we will have to try next time we dine in. I love a good counter seat in front of the cooking area. There were other patrons dining in, a few regulars judging by how they addressed the staff and servers as they came and went. Service was friendly and attentive, the food, delicious. I'm a fan of gravy (with or without biscuits) and theirs is yum, with a hint of sweetness. A well-loved neighborhood spot - I hope to return soon to try other dishes... maybe even a hamburger! read more

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Old school diner - hours are weird esp for weekdays. 7am - 3pm? Service was quick and looks like everyone in there was locals. They have a happy hour deal on the weekends $20 for a burger beer and fries from 3pm to 9pm? The jalapeño burger was one of the most satiating bites I've had in a long time. I was craving a burger and not only did it fulfill the craving - I've been wanting to go back to try so many more. The burgers are expensive - after tax and tip it came out to be about $25 (with a $2 additional charge from the onion ring swap) but still super expensive in my opinion! That's probably the main thing keeping me from going back regularly, but it's one of the better bites I've had in a while. read more

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Good burgers. One of the best. But like everything else, it cost more now. Breakfast is great too. Little old charm restaurant with the 70's theme. Helpful waitress too. read more

This place has always been here but we've never actually tried it, so we finally decided to go. We came on a Sunday around noon, and were seated quickly. Patty melt - 5/5, juicy delicious patty sandwiched by two perfectly browned slices of bread. Comes with some pickles, a tomato, a lettuce leaf, and fries. Yum! Fries were decent. Tuna melt - 5/5, lots of tuna sandwiched by beautiful bread. Comes with pickles and fries. Super thick and flavorful, definitely on the heavier side but worth it. Salmon benedict - 3/5, typical benedict with smoked salmon. Alright Spinach omelet - 3.5/5, delicious combo of mushroom, spinach and cheese paired with potatoes. Can't go too wrong with mushroom spinach omelets, but the potatoes were lacking crispiness and flavor. I personally would only come here for sandwiches/melts and burgers. read more

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I've been coming here with my mom ever since I was a kid, and I can genuinely attest how wonderful this place is! The staff is always friendly, hardworking, and welcoming; they socialize with my mom while I'm away at college, which I deeply appreciate. The atmosphere is cozy and homey, even on busy days where it's fully packed. And the food is consistently well-cooked while their portions are generous -- perfect for sharing or taking home for later. read more

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ELITE service here. They accommodated 6 of us to the best of their ability. Nice American diner ambiance. Very busy they only had 1 server on the floor and she HUSTLED . Food was well priced and delicious. Definitely a good spot to hit up while you're in the Fransky. read more

Hamburger Haven - Cleaned our plates - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hamburger Haven on Clement Street feels like home! From morning to evening, they serve up comforting, homemade-style meals that warm your heart and satisfy every craving. Always delicious, always cozy. read more

In the interest of being entirely transparent, I should note that I have a pretty strong bias for Hamburger Haven. Their breakfast options and burgers may not by my favorite, let alone the best in SF, but my affinity for this place goes beyond just the food. Don't get me wrong - objectively, it really is pretty good, but, for me, I have so many memories of coming here growing up that it would take a whole lot of things to go wrong to erase all of that nostalgia! Although the neighborhood around them has changed quite a bit in the 55+ years they've been open, so much about Hamburger Haven has stayed the same (in the best of ways). While I get why folks describe this as a greasy spoon sort of spot, I think of them more as a throwback - a traditional diner without a lot of frills. They've got a bunch of counter seats, with handful of small, two person booths and some tables in the back, and their menu is more comfort than trendy. They've got your classic eggs and bacon/sausage plates, omelets, pancakes, French Toast, pancakes, and benedicts along with a variety of burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Simple, but no less appealing! -- IRISH BREAKFAST - Imported Irish Bacon and Sausage, Two Eggs, Hash Browns (or Country Potatoes), and Choice of Toast (English Muffin)...$18.95 This isn't my typical, go-to order, but it's not often I see Irish breakfast offered! The Irish bacon was great and the sausage was moist, though I like American sausages better. As for the hash browns, they were nice and crispy, but the eggs felt a little too buttery. -- IRISH BURGER - 8oz Angus Beef Chuck and Brisket Patty with Irish Bacon, Mushrooms, Avocado, Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, and Mayo with Fries (or Coleslaw)...$16.95 The better of the Irish dishes I had and cheaper too! The burger is very juicy, yet not messy to eat, and the Irish bacon worked well with the mushrooms and avocado (which they gave so much of!). What's more, I loved how fresh the veggies were and the fries were so crispy. Delish! Along with how solid the food is, the other thing I love about Hamburger Haven is how great the service is. Every time I've been here over the years, I've always been greeted with a friendly hello and the staff is always warm and welcoming. What's more, they get dishes out relatively quick, which you can watch thanks to their open kitchen. The one thing that is unfortunate is that Hamburger Haven hasn't been immune to having to raise their prices over the years. However, even though the price may not be the same as it used to be, everything is as consistent as ever, which is rather comforting to know. Then again, considering how this place is still owned by the same family that opened it, it should have been expected! Here's to hoping this place sticks around for another 55+ years so I can continue to relive the memories whenever I'm here! read more

Hamburger Haven - Irish Breakfast - Imported Irish Bacon and Sausage, Two Eggs, Hashbrowns, and English Muffin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This was such a cute, old timey breakfast diner. I love it when you eat somewhere smaller and you overhear regulars talking with the servers about how their kids are doing because they've been coming here for so long. The booths were comfortable, and it was nice that they had some that perfectly sat just 2 people. I had a California BLT sandwich and my boyfriend ordered a mushroom omelet. I thought the food was just normal, and having one large lettuce leaf and couple of tomato and pickle slices on the side seemed a bit odd to me since I'm not eating a burger. Servers were very nice and attentive, and our waitress came by many times to ask how we were doing and to give coffee refills. read more

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Not the same place as in the 70s, 80s and 90s.... Had a burger and onion rings. The onion rings had clearly been fried and refried and fried again, multiple times! They were dark, hard and very stale. Ugh. The burger was tasteless. Thankfully I decided to forgo a beverage as this "meal" was $23 before tip! I have no issue paying for a meal but please provide fresh food. Hamburger Haven you can and should do better! I will not be returning this decade. read more

Pretty solid, standard diner food. Nothing was bad, but nothing stood out either. The Reuben sandwich was good and is everything you'd expect. The fries come unseasoned. Probably will eventually give their burgers a try since it's their namesake! read more

I'm a sucker for local homey town diners. I should try other things here but I feel like I got the old soul of if it ain't broke, don't fix it! I usually get the french toast breakfast or pancake breakfast. French toast is very eggy which is fantastic. Pancake is a normal pancake nothing too big or crazy. Usually get that when I had the french toast recently. Me and the wife go here for breakfast on the weekends or on my WFH days. Its nice and the people here are sick. There's also a cool photo of the Owners and Robin Williams on the wall. RIP man. It can get busy here but its a diner, just wait your turn and there's usually a quick turn around. Its a tough waiting area kind of spot. So if you got a family, just post up outside. Its okay if its cold, that just makes going inside to eat all more better when it happens. Also they post local events that are happening which I thought was dope. I'm sure other spots do too but that's just something we noticed on our routine. There's like night markets! Been tryna go. Anyways... give this place a shot because the diners downtown are cool too but parking is a mofo lmao. Parking here is whatever but not as bad. read more

Love this no fuss 70s diner and the food is always on point! We came here for a late lunch / early dinner and looking forward to the next meal! We sat at our usual table, menus are located on the window with the condiments, our usual waiter (i don't know her name, but she wears glasses) is friendly and got us drinks while we looked over the menu. I got my usual: Denver omelette that consisted of ham, bell pepper, onions, and cheddar cheese, with hash browns and sour dough toast for $18.95 We also got to try their hamburger, which is a first for us because it's usually breakfast food we'll get. My bf got a cheeseburger with onion rings for $15.95 read more

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Cute neighborhood diner for breakfast, brunch or lunch. A little bit of a wait on an early Sunday morning but not more than 10mins. The wait staff is efficient and our food arrived promptly. Refills on the coffee were timely as well. I would recommend the Irish breakfast or the burger with onion rings. Delicious and better ambiance than a Mel's diner. Its consistently good - nothing mind blowing but happy to have it in the neighborhood. Next time would try the corned beef and the biscuits with gravy - the table next to us got that and it looked great! read more

Back again at a Richmond District classic after a whirlwind of a morning. Got French toast breakfast with poached eggs and sausage. Easy. Quick service, always friendly staff, quiet for a Saturday but definitely not unwelcome quiet. Seat yourself is my favorite part, love a two top by the window. Came with a friend and had a good laugh. read more

I have lived in SF for 34 years and have never stepped into this neighborhood Gem. Well Sunday, I finally did. Loved the old fashioned diner vibe, right down to the vinyl seats and counter seating. Where you can watch the chef do his magic. Great ventilation system I might add, never once did we notice the smell of items on the grill. Service 5* Cleanliness 5* Food 4.5* Ambiance 5* I had the Bacon, Avocado Eggs Benedict with house potatoes $18.95. It was delicious. Potatoes cooked perfectly, 1 egg a wee bit overdone, but still runny enough. Sauce could have used a bit more "benedict" flavor, but all in all really good and it arrived piping hot. Friend had Joe's Special, hashbrowns and toast. He loved it and the toast arrived "buttered" a rarity these days. Only complaint is their charging $3.95 for a watery brown cup of coffee. You know what I'm talking about. But I will be back. Parking can be rough, so allow plenty of time if you are meeting up w/folks. read more

Really good breakfast food and hamburgers. Fresh ice tea and Cole slaw. Friendly atmosphere.

Good local place paired with good service. Nice family place. With good food. I would definitely recommend coming here. read more

This is an old breakfast/ diner place around the area. Serving the neighborhood. Very nice staffs. We came for breakfast on Friday, not too crowded. Family style, kids friendly. Traditional American breakfast place. Breakfast good portion. Price decent. Sometimes I feel like going to places like this better than the newly opened breakfast place which only for camera to eat and not for your taste and fulfill your stomach. read more

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This was fun. Old-fashioned diner with hamburgers and breakfast items. I got a hamburger with bacon cheese or so. It was $15 hamburgers. Funny..hadn't seen it and fun to try..sit around and dream of long ago. On Clement 9th and 10th. read more

Hamburger Haven - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good basic food, friendly service. I met with a friend I hadn't seen in a while, and there was no pressure for us to leave.

When our original choice for breakfast was closed, we pivoted to Hamburger Haven and were not disappointed. If you want a legit diner breakfast in the Richmond, this is the place. The coffee was weak but plentiful, service attentive, and sitting at the bar felt like a fun throwback to another time. read more

I went to Hamburger Haven with a couple friends and was pleasantly surprised by how cute it was inside. This diner is one of those old school restaurants that makes you feel like you have gone back in time. I do not really go to diners much but there is something real comforting about going to a wholesome diner. When we sat ourselves down at a table, my friend and her boyfriend ordered a Irish breakfast and Denver omelette while I ordered a California omelette with avocado, bacon, tomatoes, and jack cheese in it. I found it hilarious that my friend's boyfriend literally devoured his omelette. Yet, if you can base off how good a place is off of that, it is a pretty good sign, right? Sometimes I think the less said, the better. The omelette and hash browns, while simple, could not have been anymore solid and filling. read more

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Clean, wholesome delicious food served in a clean neighborhood family setting by familiar people. Always fair prices.

Burger was average. Waitress asked me how I wanted my burger and I said medium rare. Guess how it comes out? Well done. I hate ordering burgers a certain way for it to come out dry. I could have just went to jack in the box to get the same dry burger. read more

Food was incredible, the diner vibes go so hard. The service was amazing we sat down and had a clean table, water, and coffee within about thirty seconds. read more

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