Hello and welcome. The mission is to find the best burgers in San Francisco. Not just any burger will do. A good burger should start with a charred beef patty, dripping with juices. The bun should absorb all those juices and give texture and maybe a little oomph to the sandwich. Cheese absolutely must ooze around the patty. A good burger may be as simple as ground beef covered with American cheese, and a couple of pickles on a sesame seed bun, or you can throw fried eggs, avocados, and whatever else you find tasty all over it.
Since moving to the Bay Area from burger-plenty San Antonio, we have explored enough of the area to get a lay of the burger scenery. There are a lot of gourmet chefs edging to get themselves an edge in a competitive restaurant market, local burger chains pumping out what sells, and food trucks just trying to find a niche.
All challengers are welcome. LET’S DO THIS!
Great quest you’ve set for yourself! I love burgers. If you get a chance, head to Bix for their truffle burger and their truffle parmesan fries. It’s a classic I’ve enjoyed for over a dozen years. Served open-faced with a patty drizzled in truffle oil with truffle pieces stuffed into the meat, thick slice of grilled onion, melted Gruyere cheese, and arugula on the side. I love simple burgers, but this fancy one is amazing!