This is one of the best smash burger restaurants Ive ever tried Had two of the burgers off the menu The butter one good gosh Loved the fries Quick and easy service read more

I trust the two kings smashing burgers behind the bar. Fries were honestly nothing to call home about but the burger definitely was. Got lost in the sauce (the homemade sauce, that is). Music was good. Kindest burger kings I've ever met. read more

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In the world of smash burgers we really didn't need another joint. It's fine the food is fine. The Oklahoma isn't to my liking here (I do like it other places) and the cheeseburger is just a cheeseburger. I think they used to do something silly like charge you 50 bucks for caviar on top of the burger but I didn't see it on the posted menu when I went in. So ya there you go a single pattie burger for 10+ bucks. Don't think I'll go back, don't think you should go. read more

PERFECT ONION RINGS. Burgers are delicious and the line moves fast. Highly recommend. read more

Been here a couple of times now, and it's definitely a solid smashburger that I wouldn't hesitate to get again and again. On my couple visits, I've tried all three of their burger options. The classic does what it needs to do, honestly a great price $9 for a double. For bigger appetites like myself, the double is the way to go because a single patty leaves you wanting more. The other speciality smashburgers the 'Wisconsin' and the 'Oklahoma' both are unique in the flavors when they add extra ingredients. A double for each of these is like $12, again, really good value for the quality. Between the two, the Wisconsin was my favorite, probably because whipped butter makes everything better. With any burger, of course you need some fries. You can get regular fries for $4 or loaded fries for $7.50. We got an order of both, and I think the fries are just ok. First time we ate them there, tasty and crispy. Second time, we took it home, and like with any fries, it's never as good as if you ate at the restaurant. I liked the regular fries best. Simple is better sometimes. Definitely salt to taste. Overall, definitely a solid spot in an area that needs more solid food options. It's across the street from one of my favorite bars, so naturally it's a perfect post bar meal. read more

4.25 stars. With just under a dozen counter seats in a narrow space, we were surprised to find a couple open spots during Hamburger Project's opening week. And while they're the new kid on the block, they seemed to be firing on all cylinders both with food quality & speedy service. We ordered with the cashier & shared two double burgers, $11.95 each: -- "Oklahoma" Fried Onion Burger: enjoyed the sweetness of the thin strings of onion & sharp, acidic tang coming from the peppadew peppers. -- "Wisconsin" Butter Burger: topped with sautéed onions which are a burger's best friend. The whipped butter makes this one rich-rich. Your only hope of cutting through the fattiness resides in the green bottle on the table; a few dabs of yuzu tabasco sauce lends a welcomed bit of spice & acidity. -- fries ($4): crinkle cut, standard, though sufficiently salted. Both burgers are topped with American cheese & hp sauce (kewpie mayo & rice vinegar, but don't quote me on that.) One tiny note: the beef patties somewhat lack crisp, lacy edges characteristic of a good smash burger; too soft against the squishy (but substantial) potato bun, however, that wouldn't stop me from eating here again. Overall, the burgers are worthy of being your guilty pleasure. They're tasty, the ingredients play nicely together, & are priced like we don't have an inflation crisis. Yup, this (hamburger) project deserves an "A." read more

Hamburger Project - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Popped in for a burger and check this place out. No one else was there and had bar seating. Simple menu and service was super fast and friendly. It's simple inside and not fancy but clean. I tried the classic double burger and was good. Patties were juicy and flavor was good. Bun was a bit soft for my liking and wanted the patties to be a bit bigger. I wanted to like it more or be more filling but didn't feel super special honestly. read more

Hamburger Project - Classic double - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great price. Great smash burger. Got the classic and it was the perfect amount of food with some fries after hitting Emporium. Def coming back hard to find a burger for less than $10 in SF. 4.2/5 read more

Hamburger Project - Classic - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

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No nonsense, fast service, the best smashburgers in town. Only downside is they don't serve milkshakes! The onion rings are also amazing.

Great burger and fries for a decent price. Beats In-N-Out fur sure. Easy to order and came out quick read more

Simple, quick, delicious. The season fries were a nice little kick to the meal. And the staff are very cool and friendly.

Great value of a burger and fries very very casual. Great for a quick weekday dinner. It's all counter seating. It's very akin to In-N-Out. They'll hand you a red tray with your food and all. Only soft drinks and water for beverages. read more

Hamburger Project - Loaded Fries, onion rings, "Western" Burger and classic burger - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

A welcome addition to the area. Great option to quickly grab some burger and fries - even though it's a small shop, they churn out the burgers super fast. The menu is super short and simple - just 3 burger options and fries. I got the single Oklahoma sans cheese, and found it flavorful, although I wished there was some lettuce/tomatoes to cut the richness of the meat + it's a pretty small/thin burger without those (maybe the move is to get a double and keep the cheese?). But it's really more a personal preference thing, my boyfriend loves his burgers sans lettuce/tomatoes and these are now one his favorites in the city. I wasn't sure about the concept of the Wisconsin butter burger, but it actually worked really well. My boyfriend agreed, preferring it over the Oklahoma. The fries are solid (McDonald's-esque in thickness, crispy), and I quite liked the yuzu tabasco sauce - not too spicy but adds a unique punch of flavor. There is very limited seating, so recommend getting your food to go. read more

i had one of the burgers, the winsconsin butter burger, and i have to say i liked the quality but overall the meat was very very thin and could perform better, compared with others it isn't that special and i think that there are better options for hamburgers restaurants (saying from an italian that went around the world basically and tried almost everything) i would've preferred better service, and bigger things, also the french fries were a bit soggy but weren't THAT bad...the ambiance was pretty normal, just like every other fast foods. Would i recommend it? mh i don't know i think there are better options read more

Hamburger Project is absolutely incredible. I tried the Classic Smashburger and the Oklahoma-Style Onion Burger, and both were chef's kiss. The flavors are so good, and the experience goes by so fast that I honestly wanted to order a second round immediately. One pro tip: they've got a yuzu hot sauce you can drizzle on your burger, and it's insane. It adds this tangy, citrusy kick that takes everything to the next level. Do not skip it. The spot itself is tiny--two handfuls of bar seating at most. The turnover is quick, but if you don't snag a seat, just take it to go and head to Alamo Square for a picnic. It's the perfect setup for enjoying a burger this good. They officially opened yesterday, so expect a bit of a line--it's already generating buzz, and for good reason. Major applause to the Ju-ni team for creating something this wildly delicious. If you're even remotely into burgers, you've got to try this place. Just wow. read more

The food was delicious and the service was amazing. They just need a bigger place! The food is in demand!

Succulent and well seasoned beef sandwich between a pillow soft potato bun; these burgers are made to glide down the gullet with ease. The fries were perfectly crispy on the outside while maintaining a warm meaty texture in the inside. Plus, they are also well seasoned! Great job Hamburger Project, and good luck to continued success. read more

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Cute little burger joint with efficient operation and 6 to 8 bar seats. Classic and elevated ambiance. Solid smash burger, fast service but got our order wrong . (Ordered the loaded fries but got season fries instead) Homemade sauce was just alright, can't complain because it's free, but I really thought their Yuzu Tabasco sauce was a highlight. read more

Hamburger Project - Classic and Wisconsin double patties - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Burgers are pretty good. This is probably a top 5 burger in the city, but that's not saying a lot because SF is kinda lacking in that department. It really reminded me of shake shack with the similar buns and they even have some peppers that you can throw in there. With that being said, the fries are absolutely horrible. Undercooked and they resemble the fries you get at Safeway in the freezer aisle. Overall, great burgers and pretty good pricing. Beeps is still king in the city, though. read more

There's a review here I totally resonate with. I was hoping for some crispy smashiness but the entire experience is one of pillowy softness. The bread is SUPER soft, will soak up and fall apart if you don't eat it right away. I had the Oklahoma burger and it was an experience. Yum. That can be a satisfying experience. Not saying it's bad. If the burger was crispy it would add some complexity to what was all a very soft, mushy affair. read more

Hamburger Project - Oklahoma burger - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Glad to see another smash burger spot open here in the city as I feel our options are still a bit limited especially when you compare to LA. This place does it well. Simple smash burgers with some subtle flavor differences from your regular smash burger but still what you would expect from a great smash burger. Meat tasted good, had a good crispy meat skirt around the edges but thicker and juicer meet as you work towards the center which is what you want in a great smash burger. Martins potato buns which for me is my go to if I make them and my preferred bun. Not sure what the green sauce is they have on the side is but it's a nice addition. They had cans of coke but would prefer they have Mexican coke bottles which you find at a lot of the good smash burger shops in other cities. Also big thing to call out is the prices are very reasonable. Single burger for $6.89 or a double for $8.89, not quite in-n-out prices but for the city the prices are great and you can go with something on the lighter side if you want. It feels like more of a take out spot but they do have bar like seats if you want to dine in. Parking can be difficult in this area but they are towards the end of the main area of divisadero where parking can be a little easier. read more

We descended on this place with a vengeance- 10 people including 3 ravenous teenager boys. The food came as ordered, hot, fast and delicious! $175 for burgers fries and drinks for 10 people. read more

Hamburger Project - Happy hour- single cheese burger fries and a drink $12 - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Burger meat was flat couldn't see it when I got my order, service wasn't bad, I wouldn't go back unless I had to

Took my partner here because he was craving for some smash burger and I was pleasantly surprised on how the quality improved. The burger was so nice and juicy and you just have to add the yuzu sauce because it adds such a nice kick/acidity to break all that fat. They didn't have crinkle fries anymore but for some reason, the fries they were serving that day somewhat reminded of McDonald's (a plus to me). Simple, no fuss, and the girl that works there has such a fun friendly energy. read more

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Great burger. This is what a smash burger should be, a lot of places now a day fancy up a burger and call it a smash burger but this place does it right. Patties are thin and melt in your mouth, the cheese and sweet onions are a perfect compliment to the burger sauce. I would definitely recommend this place for a quick cheap bite to eat. Service is fast and it's a fun little hole in the wall. Thank you to the people that work here for making this such a great meal! read more

Hamburger Project - Double classic - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Fantastic burgers and reasonably priced. Blows away 4505s overpriced burger by a country mile .

A great spot if you want a quick burger. I got the classic burger and fries and don't have any complains on either departments. Only thing holding this place back is there isn't a great place to sit and enjoy your meal, definitely appeals more to a take out crowd. However I enjoyed the 2018 rap that they had going on, it felt nostalgic listening to lil pump and YNW Melly. read more

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This is what a McDonalds double quarter pounder should be. Warm soft bun. Nice char on meat. Raw minced onions. Pickles. Sauce. Order and pay at register. Then grab a seat. Bus your dishes when done. read more

Been meaning to try this place since I first heard it opened, so I dropped in around 1pm on a Wednesday. The place itself is pretty cool, only eight bar seats inside, but tbh just get it to go and walk to Alamo Square park if it's too busy. The guy taking our order was super friendly and welcoming, and the food came pretty quick. For the food itself, I ordered a classic burger with two patties and French fries. Admittedly, the burger's not the best-looking on the block, but I'm not here to judge just by looks. The patties came on a potato bun, along with a good amount of melted cheese, pickles, onion, and sauce. While the burgers had a great crust, they're not the thinnest smash burgers I've had in the city. Regardless, it was really delicious. I wish the burger was a slightly bigger, but for the price point, it's a good value for SF. The fries were excellent--good amount of salt and seasoning, crisp, just the right amount of oily-ness. But what stole the show for me was their house tabasco sauce. Put it on the burger, put it on the fries, it's such a great complement to anything. I hope they start selling that stuff by the bottle. Overall, a super solid burger joint that's reasonably priced (unless you get the caviar, but to each their own), definitely going back to get more! read more

Hamburger Project - Fries and classic hamburger, two patties - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Everything is fire I love it for the first time the day after Halloween lol drunk night but the food was amazing when I got the a low-key lil spot read more

I really wish I didn't have to give it 2 stars, and I hope they improve upon the service, quality, and menu/burger ingredients generally. I will keep an eye out for them if so and give it another go. This unfortunately was disappointing after the hype and looked/tasted like a burger thrown together at a public park grill for large gatherings. Very disappointing in flavor, quality, quantity, all of the above. My burgers (single classic, double classic) and fries came out literally 1 minute after ordering/paying, so I'm also wondering if it was already made and someone just heated it up? ... If anything, this is fine if you're in a pinch or have been drinking... but it is not worth $7 for a single. read more

Hamburger Project - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had been meaning to try this place and I happened to be in the neighborhood for once. I ordered the lunch special added a patty and all the peppers, got fries, and added a diet coke. The gentleman working there was nice and seemed cool. The burger was good. No complaints there. The fries were a bit plain. With tip it was a $20 lunch. I enjoyed the burger, if I come back I might just get two burgers. read more

The food and music were great! Only bad thing is that I found a small hair in my burger, I know it wasn't mine because the burger was wrapped, and when unwrapped I found the hair. Otherwise the taste was fine. read more

Quick service and tasty burgers. Parking can be difficult but there was no line! Fries and burgers you can't go wrong.

I go here all the time but you have to go in person if you want to access their full menu. Grubhub, the only food delivery app they are on, does not include their full menu. You cannot order the classic burger there, only two of their specialties. Why? Additionally, their phone number goes straight to voicemail and then hangs up on you, as they haven't cleared their voicemail box. I'll update my review to 5 stars whenever the grubhub issue is fixed. read more

Solid smash burger. Messy to eat, but tasty. Reminds me of in n out but smash burger style. I like their variety and thin grilled onions as well. read more

Really good burger spot. Got the classic burger with some bacon and fries. The beef was nice and juicy, the cheese was nicely melted, and I liked the crisp of the bacon. The fries were nice and crispy as well, though pretty salty. Got it to go as there isn't much seating. read more

Perfectly fine. At this price point, I can't complain. I got the Oklahoma burger with fries for lunch. It really didn't have a good smash-burger sear on the edges, and the bun was meh. They should toast the bun and also just run the grill at a higher temp to get the onions to fully integrate. The ambiance is non-existent, there's a rail for eating with only hot sauce on it. The fries were room temp and really needed ketchup. read more

Best burger in the city... I think I get 3 per week. Would die by this place, I take all my friends to it

Simple concept but well executed. I tried the single classic burger which was a great example of a smash burger with cheese. Fries looked great so would try them next time. Not much seating space but managed to find a tight spot at the counter. Service was quick and friendly enough. Busy little place, lots of takeout orders. Would come back again when in the area. read more