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    Next Level Burger

    4.3 (338 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, American, Vegan
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Melanie C.

    NEXT LEVEL BURGER is a non-meat experience in burgers! And is in the basement of the Whole Foods at 450 Rhode Island. Or walk in from the corner entrance of 17th & Rhode Island. From inside WF, Take the elevator down and exit to the right is NLB, a small, windowless but clean alcove. Check out the menu, counter staff is helpful w/questions. Pay and take a seat or take your order to go. Good amount of Takeout from this location. Ordered in: CLASSIC BURGER w/DOUBLE SMASH PATTY ($3 extra). The double gave me 35 grams of protein for those count! Added House special sauce. SWEET POTATO FRIES w/ORGANIC KETCHUP ($.75 extra). CLASSIC BURGER dressed w/lettuce, tomato, and onions, mustard, no mayo (preference), was huge with the double patties so maybe if you're not (I was) ravenous a single patty will do. Also had a house sauce. This was a juicy, smoky burger that did not have me missing meat. Only drawback was more than half way through, the bun was disintegrating a bit. They did toast the inside but may be a light toast on the outside would help. I'd order this again. SWEET POTATO CRINKLE FRIES were crisp and hot from the fryer! Well salted and great with the ORGANIC KETCHUP. Definite would order again. Overall NEXT LEVEL BURGER a good place for plant-based burgers! If back in the Design district, I'd be back to try the SIGNATURE BURGER, BLUE BBQ BURGER, FIRE OR CHIK'N BACON (Tempeh) RANCH BURGER See you there!

    Blair P.

    Simple, counter service is accessible via a touch screen or a person; the young woman working there was super friendly and helpful. It's clean inside, and there's plenty of seating... the booths are cozy. For food I ordered the fries with fake chicken and melted fake cheddar cheese, with added organic pickles and cooked onions; it comes with two sauces, and I chose buffalo with ranch which tastes great together. It's a bowl of yumminess, but I just wish there was more food! I was expecting more to come in the bowl. Delicious.

    Vic P.

    Really like this place! Fresh ingredients. Everything is organic. The lettuce is so crispy & crunchy. I didn't want something heavy but I ma big fan of burgers. Finally stumbled into this place and was blown away by the selections. I had the Maverick burger which is Impossible meat, onion rings, bbq sauce, special sauce, lettuce tomatoes and thee best dill pickles I've ever had on a burger. The person at the front took our order and was super attentive to the table bringing us what we needed as they noticed! I'm ready to be a repeat customer and start eating better this year instead of frequenting the other fast food burger spots!

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    JiaHui L.

    It's helpful to use the app to see all your options for extras. Plus nice occasional BOGO deals. Great seasonal items --just one paper holder sign if you order in person. I wish their actual veggies burger would stay Support vegan restaurant

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    Calvin T.

    Next Level Burger is America's first 100 percent plant-based burger joint. I dedicated an entire trip to San Francisco to try this place for myself. I've had Plant Power Fast Food back in Los Angeles and that opened the doors for me to try more vegan fast food. I got myself the PubChz Burger ($15), the Fire Chik'n Burger ($11.50), a large Onion Rings ($8) with Ghost Pepper Ranch ($0.75), and the Small Organic Strawberry Shake with Soy Whipped Cream ($8). PubChz Burger (5/5) - Encompasses the heart and soul of quality bar food. It's a burger with pretzel buns and their special melted cheese. And I mean, *melted* cheese. Just look at the image I posted, and you'll see what I mean. You may not get out of this one without a few stains on your shirt. Sauerkraut was such a great addition. Somehow the right amount of salt and flavor with all of those ingredients put together. Fire Chik'n Burger (5/5) - It's spicy and the ingredients are fresh. Certainly has the edge over the Chic-Fil-A deluxe spicy burger, if that's even a fair comparison. Large Onion Rings (3/5) - It's nice to have onion rings that anyone can eat. Usually, onion rings contain buttermilk, and as a lactose-intolerant person, I accept my fate whenever I purchase this item. But let's not kid ourselves here about the size. 6 rings for $8 is outrageous. I honestly thought I got myself the small size until I looked at the receipt. Comes with BBQ sauce. Small Organic Strawberry Shake (4.5/5) - Yep, that is the signature strawberry we know and love! Smooth and creamy. Added a soy whipped cream to lean into the dessert identity, but the place can accommodate Hard to mess this one up. Friendly staff. Clean tables. KILLER sauce selection (seriously, they are worth trying out.) Well worth the drive. I will be back again whenever I'm in the area!

    The food is amazing, fries, onion rings and tots are always crispy, I enjoy a variety of sandwiches, the app is awesome, rewards are great. Sauces are always on point on the sandwiches. I highly recommend! It's always clean the whole area. It's located at the bottom of Whole Foods. The staff is always friendly and happy. Has a great rewards app! 100% Organic vegan food

    Diana L.

    Tried Next Level's vegan burger recently and was very impressed.. now worried that this spot is dangerously close to my work lol. I think I'd go for their vegan burger over any other beef burger, and I'm no vegan.

    Esther C.

    We were just around the area and decided to come in to try this vegan spot. They have quite a variety of selections but the burger tasted a little too healthy in my opinion.

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    Being vegetarian, this is my go to spot for burgers! I love the artisan and chik'n ones + the loaded fries.

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    Good vegan food great vegan food,definitely recommend to Fellow plant based eaters, shakes are bomb as well!

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    Wow Jojo, thanks for the four stars and great recommendations.

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    Thanks Ajay for taking part in the event and for the four stars!!

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    Thanks Jace for the four stars!

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    Thanks Ash for the five stars!

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    Ask the Community - Next Level Burger

    Are the new beyond chicken tenders available at this location?

    We are currently out of stock. More is on the way! I'll try and update this question when we have more in stock.

    Are their burger patties desperately (or successfully) trying to be like meat, or are the recognizably made of vegetables? I'm not interested in fake meats.

    From what I remember, they offered two burger options: a Beyond Meat "meaty" patty prepared a special way; and a more traditional house-made veggie burger patty. I chose the Beyond Meat patty so I can't speak for the other one, but I'd recommend… Read more

    They do have a black bean burger? Cause I love it

    They sure do!

    Are the various burger patties house-made, or do they use something you get at the groceries stores?

    Their burgers patties are made in house, and the ones I've had have been very different from anything that I've tried at the grocery store (even if whole foods has some pretty good ones).

    Is there a San Francisco surcharge added (that is separate from the listed price for each item)? (Question updated after first answer)

    Yup. I think pretty much every restaurant in SF has the 4% extra surcharge now...

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    Hillstone is a favorite among Telegraph Hill locals. My go-to's here are their French dip or lamb…read moresandwiches for lunch, and salmon or rotisserie chicken + artichoke for dinner. Good wine and cocktail selection from the bar. I would pass on their burgers though which are mediocre. What makes this place 5-stars is the service and ambiance. Some of their staff have been there for several years, which is a testament to how well the restaurant is run. Since it's along the Embarcadero and close to Fisherman's Wharf, a lot of tourists tend to wander in. And this is probably why their website says there's a strict dress code. But I feel comfortable coming here in shorts and a t-shirt. The staff is always welcoming. I also go to the Los Altos Grill which is the same restaurant as Hillstone. The menu is pretty much the same, but the service at Hillstone is just excellent.

    I love Hillstone, and have been a fan for many years. Even many years ago, before I worked in SF,…read moresometimes I would cross the bridge from the East Bay after work just to treat myself to dinner here. Hillstone is a nice, intimate, relaxing spot on the Embarcadero. A little further on down the road from the main hustle and bustle where the big artery streets and Embarcadero meet, so a bit calmer and a bit easier to find parking around here. In many years of patronizing this spot, I've only had good experiences. Great atmosphere, service, and food. Classic yet modern. Lovely bar area and beautiful booths. Just the right degree of dim, romantic lighting. Always an interesting mix of locals, tourists, and corporate meetings for people-watching. The drinks and food are always excellent. Full bar and a very respectable wine list. Food-wise, we've tried all kinds of things, and everything's been great, but definitely start with the artichokes. For dessert, the chocolate pot de crème is a must. Get two or three of these, don't be shy, and you can thank me later. I don't believe I've been to other Hillstone locations, but you can't go wrong with this one. Before or after, you can take a walk along the beautiful SF waterfront. Enjoy!

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    It was a nice day to be in Mission Bay Area as the sun was out after a few days of rain. I stopped…read moreby UCSF PCMB to visit my additional coworkers. We decided to go to lunch at Gott's Roadside. It is my "go-to" spot when I am near the Chase Center! I love their big menus, the "big wordings", colorful deco, and there are lots of seatings in the inside/outside. I always order my usual, the Cali chicken without red onions and Jack cheese. I find it more healthier than the gourmet burgers that they have on the menu. The staff are always welcoming and friendly. They take their time to explain their menu and special. Their all gender bathrooms are always clean and the communal handwashing station are outside of the bathrooms. If you're ever in the Mission Bay Area and thinking of a gourmet burgers and fries or want a quick bite before going to a Warriors game/concert at the Chase Center, don't forget to stop by Gott's Roadside! Pro tip: Order online on their website or on major those food delivery apps for pick up to skip the crazy long lines during game days.

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