V Cafe

My favorite smash burger spot in San Francisco, so I'm a bit sad that not many people are aware of…read moreSmish Smash, but also am elated of their presence / unique menu. We usually order their regular burgers and make them a 'Lue Box' for an additional charge of +$5 for small fries and side sauce. This time around, we decided to try their specials, which made me fall in love with Smish Smash even more... Fish Dac Biet Fish Mac (a cool spin on McDonald's fish fillet) While the price points for the specials, are around $3-$4 more than their usual burgers, it's so worth however the Uni burger for $45 is a bit steep for what it is and I'd rather get Uni at omakase vs. as a topping for a smash burger. All this to say, Smish Smash deserves all the flowers, and I can't wait for them to open up shop in a standalone spot!

Haven't been back in a while and saw they are now on doordash compared to before so wanted to give…read morethem a try. Delivery was not far so it still came hot but quality definitely felt lower than before. meat was a bit soggy, some crisp on some edges but other parts a little off. Biggest complaint for me beyond some textural differences was it was really salty! A bit hard to eat, needed a lot of water. It was still good, but definitely felt a bit off from before so hopefully just an off day.

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Cheeseboiga: Yellow american cheese, pickles, caramelized onions, vic mac sauce (S-$13), Fries ($4.5), Jalapeños ($1), Everything Sauce ($2)

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Mushroom smash burger with curly fries

Causwells

4.1(1.2k reviews)

2.5 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow

Wow what a knock out burger!…read more This place has the chillest most upscale vibes I've experienced in a while. Very friendly staff, Jessica was our server. We ordered a burger, a chicken sandwich, and the pull apart bread. Everything was hot, fresh, and cooked to perfection! We stopped by for my daughter's birthday lunch and they did not disappoint. If you're in the Marina I highly recommend popping by few a good bite!

We came to this spot to meet up with friends visiting from NYC, who were being hosted by the San…read moreFrancisco's Tourism board. This place was included on a list of Sunday brunch recommendations. I had seen other fellow Elite Yelpers recommending it, so I wanted to try it. We had the French toast sticks, very good, as well as the classic breakfast dish, my partner had the breakfast burrito. Both dishes were decent, but we were there for the company mostly. The restaurant was quaint and cute, more compact, but had a secondary overflow area in a separate part of the restaurant. There were restrooms on both side, and Causewells served as a chill morning for us with our friends. The location had a cute bar set up for evening link ups, and the service was very friendly. The vibe is more of what you go for the food is decent but won't necessarily blow you away. Try them out and see for yourself. For tourists, or visitors of the city, the location is in the Marina District, so Golden Gate Bridge is near if you'd like to sightsee. This location is also very close to the Presidio theater.

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Deviled Eggs

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The Laundromat

4.5(680 reviews)

4.6 mi•Outer Richmond

Came for bagels & some Shmear mid day…read more Would def go back for evening vibes. We got 6 bagels & all but my poppy were steamy hot. We also got some Calabrian chili cream cheese for our rip and dips suggested by the kind employee. We grabbed a seat on a bench outside since the eating area was not open during the day. Bagels were top and would love to try the scallion cream cheese too! They have adorable swag. Definitely will go back for some and for the cute greeting cards as well.

So I went there with business in mind (sales) but I had to try some bagels once I saw them…read more I started with an egg everything bagel I toasted at home with their plain cream cheese and I believe it was the best bagel I've had. My family is from NY so I may had had some good bagels in NY when I was young but the bagels at The Laundromat are the best. I tried a Salt bagel today oh boy amazing it was Now let's talk about the staff!!! Yesterday I was greeted by a young man who gave my a compliment on my outfit so nice. A couple of weeks ago I spoke with a different guy who was also incredibly friendly. I am a huge fan and I guess I need to try the pizza next

Inside

Crispy Brussels

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Salt, everything, pumpernickel, poppyseed, plain, sesame (top left gong clockwise) & scallion cream cheese

Louie's Original

3.9(187 reviews)

0.9 mi•Potrero Hill

Food here is incredible! I got the little Louie burger and it was still enormous. Burger was juicy…read moreand cooked to perfection with crispy edges; brioche bun was fluffy and succulent. Onion rings were crisp city and to die for flavorful! It took every fiber of my self control not to order one of their milkshakes - the special was a sweet corn flavor. Corn flavor is my entire personality. Maybe next time! Service is attentive but can be a little slow because they are cooking everything from scratch. Casual ambience with a little buzzer they give you at the register and when it buzzes you come up and pick up your food. Crayons and stickers for the kiddos!

Really loved the burgers here! Did not care for the sides--French fries, waffle fries, chicken…read more"tenders", and onion rings. I recommend the Big Louie (two patties), as the ratio of meat to bun to toppings is ideal. Loved the mayo and sauce on the burger as well. Friendly staff (: Would defo come back for the burgers!

Pic of the inside. The cashier was very pleasant and she recommended the special which was delicious

Big Louie Combo

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Big Sister "Spruce Burger" w/ white cheddar, romaine lettuce, roma tomato, pickled veggies, english muffin | $19 + $3 bacon

Calibur

Locally owned & operated

This is what a neighborhood burger joint should be…read more Delicious burger with a perfectly medium-cooked patty. They didn't even ask for the temperature, but somehow nailed it. The bun was very good, and I really liked that they use fresh, regular lettuce rather than shredded lettuce. Raw yellow onions, cheddar cheese, tomato, and the sauce all tasted fresh and well balanced. The service was sweet, friendly, and welcoming. And those tallow fries! Amazing. Proper neighborhood burger-joint fries: crispy, flavorful, and satisfying without trying to be fancy. Everything is straightforward, affordable, and great value for what you get. No gimmicks, no unnecessary fuss, just a really good burger, great fries, and friendly service. An honest neighborhood burger joint. Exactly what West Portal needs.

I was pretty sad after reading all the raving reviews of this place. I ordered through DoorDash and…read moredid a pick up, but maybe that's why the burger was just okay? Might have gotten soggy during transportation. The burger itself tastes like a burger I'd make at home. Maybe it's healthy?? Haha What saved my experience was probably the shoestring fries. They gave you a very generous amount of fries for cheap! Maybe I'll come back to try to dine in. But for now, I'll pass on this spot.

L-R: Chili ($5.99), Double ($5.99+$1.99 bacon+$1.99 avocado), Double ($8.99+$1.50 cheese), Tallow Fries ($3.99)

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Double Jr & Fries Meal

Gott's Ferry Building

3.6(3.2k reviews)

2.0 mi•Embarcadero

Hubby & I's new baseball game tradition is grabbing food from Gott's! If you ask, they'll even put…read moreyour food in boxes, which makes it so easy to bring to the game! There was about a 20-30 minute gap between getting our food and actually eating it, and everything was still warm and really delicious! The fries were a little soggy, but that was completely our fault lol. The workers were working so hard and kept apologizing for the wait, but honestly, the wait was totally reasonable considering how many customers they had. Everyone was so friendly and doing their best to keep things moving! Mini edit: Totally forgot to mention that their icecream is one of our favorites & deserves 5 stars alone!!!

I've been to this Gotts multiple times over the years. It's likely my least fav Gotts. The ones in…read moreNapa make burgers that taste so much better. The onion rings are quite good here. My Arnold Palmer didn't taste right either. A bit too tart and not sweet enough. As for the cheese burger, didn't have the grill smoky flavor I'd expect. The outside dining was good because it was sunny.

Constant line after work

Bacon cheeseburger $15

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The Butcher Shop by Niku Steakhouse

4.4(394 reviews)

0.6 mi

•$$$

I do love me their burgers. They're huge and delicious and super sauced up. The fries are bangin…read moretoo and I would definitely order the beef tallow chocolate chip cookie if they're available. It's expensive but life is short treat yo self

Probably the best burgers we've had in SF (...yet!)…read more They have a set menu with 2 burger options and fries. The burgers are pricey but worth it. The smash burger was probably my favorite. I also lovvved the fries with the yummy seasoning. Would definitely come back with friends! Although there was a line, it moves quickly and the staff were great. You place your order inside, and then wait outside until your name is called. There are a couple of benches just outside if you fancy sitting out. Will be coming back!

Awesome display

These dark chocolate chip cookies are the best!

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Store front

Pearl's Deluxe Burgers

4.2(2.5k reviews)

1.1 mi•Lower Nob Hill

Just plain excellent. Fries too. Milkshake phenomenal. Employees great. I tried to hit it the next…read moreday on the way to the airport. Not enough time.

Ate there twice since new owners…read more I ordered delivery the week before and was served a very disappointing meal.. the $30 kobe burger was like one ounce of beef smashed down and crunchy as if it was deep fried. fries cold. I had to visit them in person to see what happened. I had their sweet potato fries and a $30 kobe burger, with everything. burger was dry, didn't taste like kobe beef.. any authentic Japanese ingredient is difficult to find served by San Francisco Restaurants.. Even multi starred restaurants serve fake stuff.. used to be just one or two celebrity chefs.. but now I guess the rest have to compete, and it gets down to this level. Last year rated one of the best in San Francisco.. now.. worth nothing.

Inside view

1/2lb Spicy Sly with turkey. Look at all the oil that was dripping underneath. They should name it oil dripping burger.

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Avocado Burger

Gott's Roadside

3.9(282 reviews)

1.4 mi•Mission Bay

A forever fan of Gott's and can't believe I finally tried the Thrive City location. Usually for…read moregame days we eat outside of the area/in-game, but the time finally came to swoop in and enjoy an awesome meal with quick service and local brews. The Vietnamese Chicken salad is an ultimate favorite. Crispy fried chicken breast and all the fixin's ~ I especially love the addition of the peanuts, mung beans sprouts, and those pickled red Fresno chiles. Yum! We also grabbed a cheeseburger, fries, and onion rings to share. Their ranch is so delish and has fresh cut green onions, parsley, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and mayo in it! Currently they have a pumpkin shake on their seasonal menu..yes please! Some other notable menu items to showcase their range: Avocado Tacos, Zab's Hot Honey Chicken Tenders, Chicken Schnitzel sandwich, Kimchi Burger, and Chili Cheese Dog. They serve beer/wine, and have a kiddo menu. Also, floats/and other yummy shakes besides the seasonal offerings. A great grab before/after a game or if in Thrive City for any type of event.

Come to the Chase Center often and never have tried Gotts, but I had the chance this day…read more Set up is nice and spacious seating inside. Was greeted upon entering and the staff are very friendly. Got a cheeseburger with garlic fries. Burger was juicy and fries were crispy. Great place to come with a group and to watch a game. Will Definitely be back.

1.1 mi•Union Square, Lower Nob Hill

Ordering counter

Street corn elote

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This is the entire place from the opposite angle.

PLS on Post

4.3(98 reviews)

Peace Love Soul in case you miss the meaning lol…read more Order at the counter they'll bring it to you at the table type vibe. Guy behind the bar and serving was really nice! The Oreo milk shake was so good I have to go back to get more. I love a good smash burger and it was a between of a smash burger and a regular burger lol. It wasn't too smashed. They have their own PLS sauce couldn't really taste it bc it wasn't a lot on there. But I think if you ask the guy, they have a squeeze bottle of it. But we asked for the ketchup and ranch. Can't go wrong w sweet potato fries. All in all wasn't too bad. Would come back if I was in the area. Not picture: crispy hot chicken sandwich. Wasn't as spicy as we thought it would be. It was more sweet. Could be hotter. Was okay wouldn't get again tho.

Was craving something sweet and happened to stop in because I saw they had milkshakes and let me…read moretell you, it was everything! My husband ordered a burger and it was good too. There's a full bar and the staff were so friendly. Definitely recommended!

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Front register and bar

Cookies and cream shake

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Tooms C.

16 years ago

Inc here when I was still working in the downtn abductees to give t a review now since I was reminded of this joint. The sandwiches are reapply good, or should I say the things in the sandwiches are rreally good. The only thing that turned me off was several things: so wet that my bin was soaked and I couldnt enjoy the bread. Second it is Wayyyyyy over prices here. I paid nearly 9 almost 10 biz for y sandwich and a drink. I can get the same size and price at Ikes. Sorry but. You guys gotta work Internet pricing. Thus one star. read more

Steven O.

927

18 years ago

Buffalo Wings - Cooked to perfection, but more BBQ-y than buffalo-y...tasty nonetheless. Salmon Club - Never heard of a Salmon Club before, but it sounded tasty so the GF thought she'd try it. Not such a great idea. Ended up forcing herself to eat half of the sandwich just cuz I paid hard earned cash for it. The other half? She had to let that fishy go! Italian Sausage Sandwich - Not bad...not good...but freaking HUGE! In summary, I think this place has potential...I think we just ordered the wrong things. read more

Ketrin B.

8 years ago

Great cheesesteaks. Very tasty, if a bit light on the mushrooms. Tasty roll, meat, provolone.....and don't forget those awesome, cross-cut garlic fries. Portions are a bit on the smaller side too, so might need to order more if your stomach is growling. read more

howard c.

17 years ago

cheese steak was good. nothing special. slightly dry and didnt seem as flavorful as i was hoping. THe bread seemed kind of plain too. Would be back to try other things on the menu tho... read more

Jennifer H.

170

10 years ago

The food was amazing and very filling. I was very happy with the chicken turkey and vegetables options. I do not eat beef pork or lamb and they were amazing about accommodating me read more

Mitch D.

15 years ago

The owner of this place is a jack ass... He was so rude to me and my friend. Tried to use a valid discount and his tirade was just ridiculous. What an a33!! read more

Adaline V.

9 years ago

Oh so deliciously greasy. Kinda pricy for what you get but it's pretty damn good. Cheese steak plus mushrooms is the way to go. That's disappointing! read more

Alice E.

Elite 11

143

423

10 years ago

Every time I eat V cafe I feel like I drank a 2 liter of grease. And yes I've tried their salads, they suck. Stay away unless you're desperate. read more

Altair T.

8 years ago

Pretty good cheese steaks! Good bread, meat could use a bit more flavor though. Portion size was good for the price. read more

Greg D.

182

11 years ago

found this place on eat 24. the salads and sandwiches are really good with huge portions. and the price are good too!

May B.

10 years ago

Nice little place with great food I come here often and they have great service too. Must try.

Mike S.

10 years ago

Really poor service and the food is very subpar....very disappointing dining experience.

David T.

15 years ago

Good food but check your order before you leave, if you're getting pick-up.

Kev T.

9 years ago

Love their Mushroom cheesesteak! Just the right amount of food.

Alex F.

246

16 years ago

Go to late night spot.......like the philly cheese steaks.....

Mr L.

13 years ago

GREAT Steak Sandwiches! Great Burgers with Avocado Yummy! ;)

rocky b.

386

18 years ago

Good food. I eat there every few weeks when I am on lunch.

Olivia C.

836

9 years ago

Their Chicken Caesar Salad might be made of actual crack.

Rakita O.

197

11 years ago

love the steak ceasar salad!!!

Krissy K.

17 years ago

Quick. Cheap. Good Brgers.

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