Burger Joint

415-202-5725

807 Valencia St San Francisco, CA 94110

www.burgerjointsf.com

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Restaurants, Traditional American Restaurants, Hamburger Restaurants

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$, Cheap Eats, Lunch Spot, Romantic Dining

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Daily 11am-11pm

Message from Burger Joint

We are celebrating our 10th Anniversary. Thank you for your loyal patronage over the past 10 years. 2002 Zagat says, "Decked out in cute retro diner decor this casually hip Mission walk up hits the spot with what many deem the best damn burgers in the city (great milkshakes too); since the grilled patties are fashioned from juicy Niman Ranch hormone-free beef, you don't feel as guilty indulging on that PMS-requisite red-meat urge." Burger Joint was nominated for the Best Burger, Best Cheap Eats & Best Family-Friendly Restaurant in the Bay Area by Citysearch Editors in the Best of Citysearch 2003 and was selected "Best Low Cost Niman Ranch Burger" by the San Francisco Bay Guardian. Not only is the high-quality food good, but the atmosphere is fun. Come see for yourself why Burger Joint is a local favorite.

Editorial by Citysearch

In Short
Fluorescent turquoise tables and big, red bench seats trimmed in a luminous shade of lime capture the Warholian spirit of this place. Even the food itself--good ol' burgers, hot dogs and shakes--appears to glow, thanks to a spotlight directed at every table.
Burgers and all-beef hot dogs are made with all-natural Niman Ranch meat, and only free-range chicken breasts make it into the sandwiches. Garden burgers and hot dogs are also available.

Key Points

  • Naturally-fed Niman Ranch Beef
  • Free-range Chicken
  • Veggie Burgers, too

The Inside Scoop

  1. What to Drink - What's a burger without a milk shake? Go ahead and splurge--they're made with Double Rainbow ice cream.

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Amazing

by John Elliot F. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 2,742

I'm a burger lover, their burgers are amazing. The service is fast and the staff is friendly and the restaurant is inviting. Prices are reasonable. The food is very good.

Posted 01/23/09 | Report Abuse

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The Best Burgers and Fries ever!

by Polly A. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 7,136

Burger Joint serves up amazing burgers (Niman-Ranch brand), big steak fries, and thick milkshakes. The price is not cheap but the quality is high and the service comes with just the right amount of sassiness. Order at the counter and then take a seat at one of the booths or table. The decor is sort of 50s kitsch. Location is the heart of the Mission district (Valencia near 19th Street). Though your arteries will not thank you afterward, your stomach will thank you for a fine meal!

Posted 03/25/05 | Report Abuse

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Do NOT waste your time!! YOU WILL BE DISSAPOINTED!!

by ALeUH

This place is absolutely awful!!! I usually go to Big Mouth but I was kinda on a date & the guy I was with was craving a burger & I thought this place would have a little more hustle & bustle inside. I was wrong! It was about 9:00 PM on a Saturday & two other people were in there. Needless to say after we received our meals & I took my first bite I was definitely embarrassed for suggesting this place!! About halfway into our meal my date asked, ?What would you give this burger on a scale of 1-10?? I said a 2! He replies with, ?Ya, that sounds about right.?

The paddies on the burger were about 1 centimeter thick & just downright gross!! I ordered what was supposed to be a mini burger which looked pretty much the same size as his ?regular burger.? Along with two fries (that had an odd texture to them like they were deep fried in the wrong oil or something) & no drinks our bill came out to almost $18 dollars!! If you want a good burger do not waste your time or money with this place, I assure you, YOU WILL BE DISSAPOINTED!!

I guess that is what I get for cheating on Big Mouth when they have never let me down once.. I assure you I will never be swayed against the mighty Big Mouth Burger again!!

Posted 11/03/09

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Great Burgers

by JamesSF

I didn't realize how great the burgers here are, until I tried a couple other burger places, and realized how superior they really are.

Posted 01/27/09

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Worst Burgers in Town

by jeromeez

I went there with my girlfriend one night and we rdered 2 well done cheeseburgers. I took a bite of of the burger and it was soft and red in the middle. I then had them re cook the burger and it was the exact same. Red and bloody. I will never eat here again and would never reccomened this place to anyone.

Pros: none

Cons: undercooked hamburgers

Posted 10/08/06

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One of the BEST in SF!

by mtmccormick

You can't go wrong with $7 burger INCLUDING fries that taste fresh cut and not frozen like other places. Not much of a selection, but if you want a simple burger, you will be happy. Pick your cheese, maybe add bacon, and enjoy! They may have a chicken sandwhich, and possibly a garden burger. You will not be disappointed! Only negative is the lack of street parking, which is true for all of Valencia! Enjoy!

Pros: Great burger, Value

Cons: Parking

Posted 04/26/05

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Excellent Burger, Fast, Cheap

by vassariggy

Burgers are simple, juicy, and prepared fresh. Try the milkshakes, which are thick and perfectly complement the chuck and fresh fries. Retro-design is cute. Lots of tables. Good for kids and groups.

Pros: Good Burgers, Lots of space, Good for Families

Cons: Cheesy Atmosphere

Posted 04/13/05

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Tops!

by thandi

Absoultely delicious burgers and always courteous service. Ambiance takes you back to the old joints of the 50s -- I think, I wasn't born then, but that's the feeling I get. Very clean.

Posted 01/12/03

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$4.50 for a shake

by NZSF

Pretty good burger (generic), good fries, good price. Typical low budge diner feel to the place. $2 shake costs $4.50. not ok.

Posted 01/07/03

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Great Burger & Fries

by Jaspertoo

This review is for the Burger Joint on Haight Street. The cheddar cheese burger was fantastic as were the fries. Toppings inclued mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickles. The burger is a generous size as were the fries. The menu is limted, but who cares when the burger and fries are the best. The dining area is large and comfortable, a throw back to the 1950 motif with neon and booths.

Posted 12/18/02

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YUCK

by billantec

The burgers were like cardboard and the tables were sticky. The fries had no taste. I wouldn't spend a dime here. My dining partner and I were very disappointed in our meal.

Posted 12/08/02

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superb, j'adore l'ambience

by macarena

i found it very modern, comfortable, and specially love the burgers. friendly and smiling faces of staff and people; unprejudice of gender, or ethnicity. i met with friends, french tutor and i always felt well there.
merci mille fois, million thanks, gracias!

Pros: clean, comfortable, fair prices

Cons: parking, closing time, hours

Posted 09/24/02

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Yummy!

by lmorales

Burger Joint deserves a higher rating that this! There Burger's have got to be in the top three in the City. Tasty and juicey, I am never disspointed...

Posted 09/08/02

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yum

by mbenert

real hamburgers, not scary fast food beef; they cost a little more and take a little more time because they should!

Posted 08/29/02

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MMMM..... Good!

by sfhotty

Their burgers are the best quality you can look for in hamburger meat. The price is fair for the quality that you're paying for. You'll feel like you're eating an gourmet burger once you take a bite!

Posted 08/08/02

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MMMmmmmmm!!!

by marie1978

Everytime I go to Burger Joint my mouth starts watering right before I get there. They have the most amazing burgers in town, but you have to go all out- fries, shakes- the whole deal! The prices are so reasonable, I will go to Burger Joint whever I am craving a fabulous burger- must go there!!

Posted 07/23/02

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Well worth the wait

by jpwm

I love it when you can bet a burger cooked the way you want it, and at burger joint you do. Good french fries too.

Posted 07/22/02

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REAL MEAT is off the hook

by mainattraction0

Burger Joint has the best burger in town for a lot of reasons. it has organic meat! Which means that no cheicals or hormones are involved in the processing of of it meat. Eating on organic grass?? Maybe not not but it tastes a whole lot better then the mediciny tasting burgers from non-organic places. If i have a chose I take my money to Burger joint the environment is a perfect fit.

Posted 07/21/02