Good vibe, local, burger is cooked just the way you like it, quarter pound is the perfect portion! And they have an Anthony Bourdain special!
Anthony Bourdain of Travel Channel's No Reservations, The Layover (San Francisco) and now CNN's Parts Unknown is correct! Best fucking burger! The burger, fries and selections of alcoholic and non alcoholic in a nice old school setting is great. I ordered the Anthony Bourdain Special of Double Cheeseburger, Freshly cut french fries and a beer.
FYI be sure to bring cash. ATMs from Wells Fargo, Chase along with smaller local banks are just a short walk away.
Hard to last 50 years of you're doing something wrong. Reminded me of old joints in NYC I'd go to...good double cheeseburger but don't know why medium rare should be difficult in a burger joint with a flame grill. No pink it's anywhere on the rare side was still good but a lost opportunity for great. The fries was excellent. Says cash but the take cards. Omar was very nice at the grill. $30 for a t shirt. Smart way to encourage people not to give you free advertising
Running errands in the hood and I decided to stop by to grab a quick snack. Ordered the cheeseburger and a drink. It’s been a long while since I’ve had Sam’s even though I grew up in the neighborhood. Hands down one of the best burgers you’ll have. Its simplicity is the key to a great burger. Sooooo damn good. Reputation and popularity is well deserved.
First time here and ordered: Anthony Bourdain's double cheese burger with fries and beer. I'd like to try other items on the menu hence the 4.
Gotta hand it to them, for an area known for Italian food, this burger joint is pretty tasty. Solid, filling, flavorful, and juicy. ~$22 for the set which would cost that much anyway at higher end burger joints. They were kind enough to split it in half for me and my partner which i appreciate. Top notch service and friendly staff.
If I had a burger craving in that area, I'd check this place out again.
Finally had a chance to try “the best burger in SF”.
A solid char burger at a very reasonable price…. But this can’t be the burger Anthony Bourdain was raving about.
Oh and despite all the signs about Cash Only, they did accept credit card
I read about this restaurant online and decided the next time we're in SF, we'll dine here and try their "best burger in the Bay Area." Well, I think the best in the Bay Area is a bit exaggerated. Was it a good burger? Yes! But I've had better. The fries were ok. It seemed some were cooked more than others. The guy working there was really nice and attentive. A couple of things would keep me from dining here again; parking (it is San Francisco), and the food is served on paper plates. Not the sturdy higher quality paper plates, but the cheapies you can get at any dollar store. It's a very nostalgic restaurant with a lot of history, and it should ve appreciated for that.
It’s a small joint but no frills burger place. The burgers were freshly cooked and on charcoal. Soooooo good. We also ordered onion rings which were perfectly cooked & seasoned. So yummy!
Service is quick too! They accept credit cards :)
Great burger, good price. Def lives up to its reputation. Seating is limited. Lots of locals ordering take away is a good sign.
Stopped in during a work trip with some colleagues after hearing this was Anthony Bourdain’s go to burger spot when in town.
Did not disappoint as the double cheeseburger and fries reminded me of every excellent bowling alley cheeseburger I had growing up.
Snagged the end 3 seats at the counter and almost immediately ordered.
What came was a delicious double cheeseburger with perfectly cooked fries. Would recommend to anyone that likes a great cheeseburger.
It was a hole-in-the-wall joint which added to the charm.
In town for the Dead & Co. show and had to stop at Sam’s Pizza & Burgers. We immediately had seats at the counter and ordered two Bourdain specials. Our meals came in minutes. Incredibly juicy, well made burgers with ample toppings. The fries were delicious, too. Such a wonderful small counter style diner. I highly recommend for a delicious bite!
3rd time back and it's so good I always forget to take a picture of the whole burger it's just that good. Great cook great clerks.
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