SFBURGERLIST.COM
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Burgers
in SF,
ranked by
two guys

Justin and JD, holding burgers, in front of the San Francisco skyline

We see a movie. We get a burger. We argue. Somebody writes it down. No points for history, hype, or a nice story — just the burger.

5
TIER
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE

Hi-Way

Great moist bun, patties with a real crust, classic American cheese, fresh lettuce, filling size. Good fries, good shakes. Nothing to explain.

INNER SUNSETGRIDDLED DOUBLEJ 9.4 · JD 9.6
5

The General — one at a time, no exceptions

Hi-Way
4

Contenders — could take the belt on a good night

MaillardsLovelysJennysCauswellsMonks Kettle4505Smish Smash
3

Very Good — you'd be happy about it

PearlsShovelsGarajeIn N OutShake ShackBallast Point
2

Good — fine. it's a burger.

RoamSuper DuperWesburgerEpic RoasthousePopsonsZuniCaliburSpruceFive Guys
1

Not Great — we ate it so you don't have to

Niku Butcher ShopBurger BarGottsHorsefeatherUncle BoysABV
0

Zero — actively bad, no notes needed

BeepsTrick DogNopaReds Java House

Dearly Departed 🪦

Monks KettleBallast PointWesburger

Coming Soon 🍔

Mezcalito · Wayfare · Boulevard · Marlowe · Nightbird · Sam's · Automat · True Laurel · Barney's

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