San Francisco, CA
Harry currently ranks 10 burgers spots in San Francisco, scoring 77–88 on the Harry Score. One carries critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$.
A burger is an engineering problem. Structure first — it has to survive being held. Then fat, seasoning, and a bun that knows its job is to hold, not to star. Harry is unmoved by brioche towers, gold leaf, and anything requiring a skewer. The patty either earns it or it doesn't.
Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
brunch · hamburger
3321 Steiner St, San Francisco
4.9 across 330 Google reviews; OpenTable diners back it up at 4.7.
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Harry
88
Worth It
79
mediterranean · falafel
1400 Market St, San Francisco
4.8 across 396 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
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Harry
87
Worth It
79
chicken · hamburger
101 Oak St, San Francisco
4.5 across 1.2k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; praised by The Infatuation (Infatuation Hit List #12 (2026)).
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Harry
81
Worth It
76
1980 Union St, San Francisco
4.8 across 474 Yelp reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Caveat: Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
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Harry
80
Worth It
76
sandwich-shop · hamburger
150 Toland St #7, San Francisco
4.6 across 320 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; deli offering eggs & breakfast fare, plus a long list of lunch items, from burgers to….
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80
Worth It
78
cafe · hamburger
500 Church St, San Francisco
4.6 across 484 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; modern, pared-down spot for specialty java drinks & inventive takes on breakfast &….
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Harry
80
Worth It
77
mexican · hamburger
475 3rd St, San Francisco
4.6 across 2.2k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; burgers & chips share the menu with tacos & other Mexican eats at this casual,….
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Harry
79
Worth It
77
brunch · hamburger
1500 California St, San Francisco
4.2 across 2.3k Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; colorful cafe for breakfast & brunch fare like eggs Benedict, pancakes & French toast,….
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Harry
78
Worth It
74
sports-bar · hamburger
581 Valencia St, San Francisco
4.7 across 692 Google reviews; ranked #576 of 5,903 locally on Tripadvisor.
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78
Worth It
77
breakfast · brunch
1755 Polk St, San Francisco
4.5 across 1.3k Google reviews; sweet & savory crêpes, sandwiches & house specials are served in a rustic setting.
Caveat: Only Google has weighed in so far — a single source, so read the score as provisional.
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Harry
77
Worth It
74
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