37445 Wed Jun 29 14:09:56 -0700 2005 24 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 174540 Where are the best burgers?? Wed Jun 29 14:09:56 -0700 2005 0 Lary 1 174569 My current fave is at Gregoire in Berkeley. It comes with a delicious blue cheese pecan spread and they'll do it rare if you ask nice. Hurry up, it's on their June menu so it will be gone come Thursday. I also like the burger at Cafe Rouge. It's a bit more expensive, but $10 is not bad for a burger and fries at a nice, sit down place. The burger is only on the lunch menu, but they serve it all day. Both places use premium beef, fresh bread, good veggies, etc. Wed Jun 29 15:59:31 -0700 2005 174540 0 Morton the Mousse 2 174583 I second Cafe Rouge burgers. Good meat well prepared. You can also get a nice glass of red wine with it (which is always a bonus) Link: http://bunrab.com/yummychow/BurgerGrail/grail_home.html Wed Jun 29 16:54:17 -0700 2005 174569 0 Edie 3 174689 DARLAS on Irving near ninth. Thsy use a wonderful grade meat and cooked to perfection. Thu Jun 30 09:11:36 -0700 2005 174583 0 originaljoe 1 174592 Joe's Cable Car on Mission st in the Excelsior Dist; the motto is "Joe grinds his own fresh chuck daily", consistently the best burger I've ever had. $$ Bulls Head in West Portal, probably second best, but cheaper than Joe's and they have better fries than Joe's. $ You can't go wrong with the above. Side note Zuni burger: Best meat, even better than the above, but worst bread(tasteless focaccia). $$$$ Wed Jun 29 17:12:40 -0700 2005 174540 0 Mil Mascaras 2 174677 2nd the Bull's Head in West Portal recommendation. Love that 1/2 lb mushroom burger! Margret Thu Jun 30 01:48:43 -0700 2005 174592 0 Margret 2 174840 I swear that a home grilled patty from Costco is better than Joe's cable car...and plus it's overpriced! My favorite is still Bill's on Clement and 23rd. Sure some people might not like it because the toppings on their celebrity burgers kind of overwhelms the meat. But when I take a bite of that Letterman burger with alfalfa sprouts, avocados and burmuda onions, well, I don't even have to chew! Plus when you ask for medium rare, they sure deliver! Fri Jul 01 00:33:43 -0700 2005 174592 0 funktastyk 1 174600 I like Moe's in North Beach. Good fries and shakes too! Wed Jun 29 18:17:51 -0700 2005 174540 0 geoff 1 174614 I really like Chouchou's burger, especially with an egg. No fancy toppings, just juicy, flavorable meat on a toasted bun. Comes with crispy fries and well dressed greens. Link: http://www.chouchousf.com Wed Jun 29 19:20:27 -0700 2005 174540 0 anna 1 174622 Very different from the other suggestions, but I really like Oscar's in Berkeley. Greasy spoon type of place, gruff counter help, but they charcoal grill their burgers fresh and top it as you like (no pickles though). It's just the perfect balance of bread to bun to toppings, cheap, good and filling. Wed Jun 29 19:30:20 -0700 2005 174540 0 katy 1 174649 i had great lamb burgers at bocadillos in the city if you're in the mood for a variation. Wed Jun 29 21:28:57 -0700 2005 174540 0 dave 1 174653 In Marin, for me the best for many years has been Phyllis' Giant Burgers on the "Miracle Mile" in San Rafael. It's a small "joint", but the burgers are great, better than at their newer place in the Village Shopping Center. They'll fix it to your desired state of doneness and will include grilled onions if you ask (no extra charge). Phyllis' Giant Burgers 2202 Fourth Street 415-456-0866 Wed Jun 29 22:30:32 -0700 2005 174540 0 Mick Ruthven 1 174669 I just had Oola's hamburger and it was amazing - cooked to perfect medium rare and came with great carmelized onions, lettuce, tomato and other options. Great caesar to go with. Certainly rivals Zuni - even to the great vibe in the room (different but equally good energy). Thu Jun 30 00:30:08 -0700 2005 174540 0 stacy c 2 174673 Where is Oola's? Thu Jun 30 01:29:45 -0700 2005 174669 0 Mick Ruthven 3 174676 Here's a link. Link: http://www.oola-sf.com/ Thu Jun 30 01:47:56 -0700 2005 174673 0 Melanie Wong 1 174672 My current hamburger favorites in the City are: Mo's (Alpine burger with Gruyere!) Rosamunde (Tuesdays only) Bullshead Burger Bistro (Cheeseburger Royale with Gorgonzola) Zuni Memphis Minnie's Thu Jun 30 00:47:39 -0700 2005 174540 0 wedgeheadjunkie 2 174720 Rosamunde doesn't do burgers every Tuesday - was there this past one and no burgers were on the grill. Best to call ahead. Thu Jun 30 13:48:37 -0700 2005 174672 0 Absonot 1 174684 I think the best burger is at Luka's Taproom in Oakland. Good Belgian style fries, and good Belgian beer selection. Thu Jun 30 03:18:48 -0700 2005 174540 0 solo 76 2 174707 Love the meat in Luka's burger, also the fries (and the beer), but the bun is too soft and squishy for my liking, and it gets soggy immediately from all those tasty juices. Thu Jun 30 12:55:00 -0700 2005 174684 0 Rod Williams 1 174685 there is a place in Petaluma or Navato, off 101 north in Marin called Mike's. used to be a G.lucas employee hang out, they charge to take off the cheese(nice). it is located in the front of a beef trading yard(slaughter yard). they opened a second place in a mall, don't go there. this original place is awesome and fresh(takes time to get the food). Menu items like the merlot burgers etc. are fun for the contrast in locale. great experience, as yr car kicks up dust pulling into the lot. second best is Balboa Cafe(g. newsome's) on Filmore, love the blue cheese, great thin fries. ok, also like the burger at Tadich and Marin Joes in Mairn Thu Jun 30 03:57:15 -0700 2005 174540 0 george 1 174725 Val's Diner in Hayward/Castro Valley. The burger comes in three sizes, baby(1/3lb), mama(1/2lb), and papa (1lb). None of that she-she, foo-foo, blue cheese, aioli crap. Link: http://www.jatbar.com/detail.asp?num=80 Thu Jun 30 14:21:38 -0700 2005 174540 0 homecookin' 2 174742 Val's Forever Forever Val's. For something a little different, link below to the Railroad Cafe's Bacon Burger. Link: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/34905#158534 Thu Jun 30 15:29:32 -0700 2005 174725 0 Shep 2 175011 Been going to Val's since '68, and it's still the best I've had. But try the steak sandwich! (drool!) Sat Dec 31 21:26:32 -0800 2005 174725 0 George 1 174783 24th Street Cafe in Noe Valley has great classic, no frills, burgers. The burgers are cooked to order, always just right, and buns are tasty without getting the way of the Niman Ranch beef. It comes with a salad or fries. Go for the fries; they are hand cut and actually taste like potatoes. All reasonably priced at about $8.95 (I think). Thu Jun 30 18:17:21 -0700 2005 174540 0 Hannah 1 174809 My current favs, all in SF: Slow Club Balboa Cafe 21st Amendment Thu Jun 30 20:14:19 -0700 2005 174540 0 phil