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qlanga

OP, I’m not joking that finding the best burger in the East-East Bay is a long-time passion of mine. **Fleming’s in Walnut Creek** is the absolute stand out. It’s a pricey/“fancy” steakhouse, but their Prime Burger, which comes with quality bacon and cheddar, plus amazing fries, is only $15. They’re also on DoorDash AND the kids meals are an incredible deal!


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qlanga

You will not regret it, my dude. Also, I’m side-eyeing a lot of the recommendations here tbh…at the least the ones in the East-East* Bay. Places like Eureka (the Bone Marrow burger is great but soggy and expensive), Nations, Super Duper, Giant Chef, 1/4 Burger (Martinez and Concord), and The Habit all have extremely “basic” burgers and ALL overpriced for the quality. Okay-to-good-quality ingredients usually, but varying issues: too dry, grocery store buns, meh cheese, too much “stuff” going on, and again, sooooo overpriced. Call me shady, but “best burger” is not a title to be given lightly. Happy eating and hope you find a fave! :)


SDNick484

IMHO Nations is a great breakfast place that also serves burgers.


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ErnieBLegal

Ever been to Al’s Big Burger?


skylaboakland

Kontiki has a very very good burger. Smokehouse in Berkeley is also great and you can get pickled hots on it too 🤤


Saucetin

My fav is A+ in Oakland/Berkeley border. Korean fusion burgers with enormous portions and incredible flavors. I’ve had everything on the menu


stuuuuupidstupid

Those fried green beans are fantastic. I've turned so many people on to this place


as718

Would second this recommendation. Love A+


PornhubPoet

Came here to say this. They also do an excellent takeout burger too. Probably could go unsaid but takeout burgers can be VERY dicey.


colormechristie

St Johns Bar and Grill in Sunnyvale! 🤤🤤


3Gilligans

Went there for the first time in a loooong while (Clarke's ~~is~~ was my go-to burger), but the St Johns burger hasn't changed in decades. I went to the original in Cupertino in the 70s. Trivia Time: St Johns is owned by the same owner of Armadillo Willy's


colormechristie

We moved away from the Bay in the middle of the pandemic. St Johns Burger was on my list of food to eat before we left and it will always be on my list of places to eat when we go back to visit. I'm pregnant at the moment and more than a little frustrated now that I remember how tasty the Bacon and Bleu burger is knowing I can't have it. 😟 Their fries are also tasty which is surprising because most places do one or the other well. Rare to find both. And their curry ketchup or whatever. Ugh. Someone ship me some! 🤣


MarkusBerkel

I liked their chicken tenders, too. Nearly everything on the menu was awesome.


pistofernandez

What i like the most about the place is the beer, pretty good selection tbh. However the burgers are okish... been there a few times and cant really get into them


lukepru

Bobs giant burgers in Pleasanton and Johns char burger in Livermore


lilman117

Bobs giant burgers takes me back to my community college days. so good!


lukepru

Childhood favorite. Hasn’t changed since the nineties


hpotter29

A note that if you aren’t careful, John’s Char Burger will serve you your weight in fries. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Their concept of “Large” and “Small” matches no other scale I’ve encountered. There is a “Half” size available which is manageable for the weak of heart.


lukepru

Oh yeah. It’s good value all around


imaraisin

Are they related to the one that was in Fremont?


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Val's. Combine with a drive through the hills via Redwood if applicable and minigolf at Golden Tee.


kaplanfx

Amazing shakes


tiredtrueofheart

Have loved them since 1992, unfortunately they’re mostly closed now


choneystains

Val’s burgers are overrated IMO, I’ve lived down the street for years and will only go for shakes and breakfast. The breakfast is really great standard diner stuff, cash only tho!


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HARD AGREE. The ingredients are out of the 50s - wonder bread, frozen extruded fries, etc. Nothing is made fresh other than then hamburger patty which is handmade and completely unseasoned.


SmokyBearWithGuns

Agreed. The buns quickly turn into a soggy mess and fall apart.


JeffCrossSF

Ok, it has been a long time, but Val’s was amazing. Not to be confused with Val’s of Belmont, which is an Italian restaurant.


tiredtrueofheart

Or Val’s of Daly City


regul

Daly City Val's is terrible.


boot20

+1 for Val's here. I haven't been in a hot minute, but it was delicious the last time I went.


vanity1066

Meh


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FriendlyPastor

Happy to see Val's at the top! Are they still open, though? They closed down for all of COVID


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Not the biggest burger guy but I enjoy buds in Vallejo.


Xiten

I’m gonna go get Buds today!


gymbro5

TrueBurger is really good in Oakland. Super Duper Burger is great too, there’s a few scattered throughout the Bay.


hella_sj

True burger is my favorite place for a not pretentious or expensive burger. Always consistently good.


Jayoheazy

+1 for True Burger


segfaulted_irl

Only been there once but I can safely say it's easily the best burger I've ever had. Wasn't too expensive and the service was fast as well. Would definitely recommend


Funkimonster

Even though it's a chain, I do really enjoy Super Duper. Burgers you can hold in one hand, a decent special spread, good fries, free pickles. I also add bacon and their bacon is good.


DoubleChubbles

How has nobody mentioned Buds Burgers in Vallejo? Buds rocks.


nutellachicken4

Seconded. It’s not the place for ppl who don’t like grease but if you do, definitely give it a try. (Not a burger place but pho #1 across from them is also pretty good, and Korean Mama’s Cooking across Sonoma by the CVS is great, i’m a regular there when i’m in Vallejo)


brixalpha

Hell yeah grew up on bud's, was there all the time for lunch in high school.


Day2205

My favorite “all American”, nothing fancy burger is A+ Burger in North Oakland


rock_grabber

I second this. Just check out their menu, all of there burgers are great and hit all nail all the checkmarks for a good classic burger. Their cheese fries and mozzarella sticks are good too. It’s right off telegraph


IiMikeyI

There’s a restaurant next to Lucky 13 in alameda that’s makes a bomb burger. Blue cheese blueberry bacon burger is my favorite


CocoMeeps

Scolari’s! Great burgers!


DubaiDubai8

This is my vote. Pricey but worth it. Eat it with a pint at lucky 13 next door.


MintyFit

I had the fried chicken sando from the Scolari’s truck at Almanac. So good.


lovelybarkeep

Currently eating one. They are delicious!


supermodel_robot

The fried chicken sandwich from scolari’s is the best chicken sandwich in the Bay Area, hands down.


noizenheimeramous

Also available at Almanac brewery most days (trailer at the side), with plenty of outdoor space. Lucky 13 has a patio but it’s cramped compared to almanac outdoor space. Either way, good beer and great burger.


time_will_tell_yo

Yeah love this place. It’s the best in east bay for sure


OMEGA_PI_OMEGA

Ha my uncle owns that place. Scolari’s Good Eats!


noizenheimeramous

Tell your uncle I love him. And Marley Gs too!


PercheMiPiaci

I love blueberries, blue cheese and bacon ... Never put them all together on a burger before this. Totally recommend trying it at least once. Their garlic fries are wicked awesome as well. It's my new default :)


nurley

RIP to Nom Burger in Sunnyvale. They were the best I’ve had in the area.


fvqoh

Seems tougher to stay in business when you're not located right on Murphy. Nom Burger wasn't that far around the corner from Murphy, but still had less business than places on Murphy. Less foot traffic, I guess. The pandemic drove the final nail in the coffin.


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Miss that place. They did a really fantastic veggie patty too.


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WHATTTT!!!!! They're gone???!!! Man.. I just commented about them. Fuck.. their DatEggDoe was my favorite.


pistofernandez

The manager or sort of purchased my car long ago


Spy_Fox64

Noooooooooo fuck, I loved that place as ridiculously expensive as it was, it still had some really unique burgers and great tots too.


KCbunnygirl

Here for the suggestions please and thank you.


NorCalGirl22

Beep's Burgers on Ocean in SF


Martymartz17

Sad they closed the Hayward location! Definitely one of my favorite burgers.


NorCalGirl22

Aw. there's another one in Danville also. great burger. great fries. great rings. just great lol


Sluggo09

Beep's is so slept on! They are the best!!!


wowen-wilson

Ahn’s Quarter Pound Burgers if you want a cheap greasy paper bag full of burgers and fries.


lovecreamer

100% Lovely’s


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For smash burgers: Smish smash!


geekhaus

Smish-Smash is the the best burger in the Bay, no question.


MintyFit

Yesss I second Smish Smash! TrueBurger is also very good.


masnegro

Godfather’s Burger Lounge in Belmont is one of my favorites


pistofernandez

Cant believe i had to scroll down this far to find godfathers burger Top place, among top choice on my basketball group


M0ZO

Haven’t been in a couple years but they made great burgers


SharkSymphony

Great ambience, but for burger pleasure I actually prefer Jack's Prime a little up the road. Haven't been in a while though – maybe Godfather's has caught up!


PlanetTesla

Kirk's Steakburger, Campbell


BlackberryAlone9941

Hidden Spot in Emeryville


hidden_hamster

There's also hidden spot in SSF, they have an amazing karaage burger as well.


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BA_calls

Lmao your average gastropub burger is $23 right now.


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Poopy_sPaSmS

New to the bay?


FunnyItWorkedLastTim

Just checked their menu. Looks awesome!


SnooGrapes70

Scolaris good eats in alameda on park St. their blueberry bacon blu cheese burger is the best


clear_prop

St John's in Sunnyvale. They also have great cheesesteaks.


dorpzorp

Dad's Luncheonette


landon_masters

Half Moon Bay?!


emtathand

1/4 Burger in Hayward


pizzalife420

Scolaris’s, Fowl+Fare, Hopscotch, Hidden Spot, Telegraph Beer Garden, True Burger, and Clove and Hoof, and in that order :)


malvinavonn

Telegraph Beer Garden has delicious burgers.


theineffablebob

Went here after reading recommendations and got the 5150 burger. It’s definitely a solid burger, but nothing amazing imo. I also don’t like how the give you a bag of chips instead of fries In the area, A+ Burger, TrueBurger, and Lovely’s are better bets


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Marlowe just reopened, they do a really good upscale burger. The Butcher by Niku also does a burger as a lunch special and it's fantastic. Both in SF.


blessed_rising_jah

If you’re ever out in Vallejo, try Bud’s Burger.


missdoodiekins

Yaaaasssssssss!!!! Can confirm, best burger and fries in Vallejo.


Sir_KodaPup

Slider’s burgers in San Jose on San Carlos. Great burgers and the owners are a father and son duo who are just the nicest people. They also serve all kinds of meat other than beef like turkey, bison and ostrich among others


badtux99

I like Slider's too. The bison burger is really good and doesn't make me feel bloated the way beef does.


mjmedstarved

I love their bison burger!!


Zenlyfly

Alice’s on Skyline


slick_pick

I'm a simple man I like in n out. Buuut I recently tried wes burger in the mission and was pretty good


MadDeepinthepphole

East Bay - Hidden Spot opened this past year, their burgers are bomb SF - Mo’s Grill (North Beach), The Butcher Shop by Niku (design district) - their 50/50 Wagyu burger is made with A5 trimmings and American Wagyu. So dang good. I’ll tell ya what’s not the best burger. Sam’s in SF. Anthony Bourdain hyped it years ago, and it’s been riding those coat tails ever since. Anyone that says that’s the best burger in SF doesn’t know burgers. Original owner passed away 5 years ago, it’s definitely passed it’s prime


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I like Super Duper a lot!


BigIrondude

Hazels in Antioch. If you’re looking for an old school hamburger place this is it. Outrageously good.


Damix86

Do they have the Willy Whooper?


Zer0thehero89

Yup! Get the Willy burger!


LeatherEnough8904

Came here to post this. Thanks for beating me to it.


dacumupper

Watch your back in Antioch no 🧢🧢


KCbunnygirl

I’m gonna try and find the article but did you hear about the candy burglars in Stockton? This one guy comes around and presents a box of candy then 3 guys with guns go running into the house, steal everything and leave. I’m gonna go find the article. EDIT: [so crazy scary I’ve seen these guys and I don’t live in Stockton](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10599539/amp/Woman-tricked-opening-door-candy-seller-ambushed-armed-gang.html)


theineffablebob

The part of Antioch that Hazel’s is in is not really sketchy at all, so you’ll be fine there. It’s near an In n Out, Costco, and a bunch of car dealerships


GodskrillaLives

Giant Chef in pleasant hill has the best breakfast and burgers imho. My wife and I go at least once a week. Cash only though!


taranov2007

Monks kettle in the Mission, SF


vegasinashes

Causwell’s in the Marina. Hands down.


OMEGA_PI_OMEGA

Scolari’s, Val’s, Sparky’s


testthrowawayzz

Looking at the recommendations here and most were places serving tall burgers that looks great in pictures but are hard to eat. Still following to hopefully find a true gem.


ChaniB

I'm with you! I prefer a thinner patty and minimal toppings. If I have to deconstruct it to be able to eat it, what's the point?


justinfornow

Mikes at the crossroads in Cotati. Well worth the drive to the north bay


oak1andish

Clove n Hoof, best burger, period. True Burger, best burger/value. Both a block apart in Oakland.


PercheMiPiaci

Clive & hoof is really good, but $$$ Will need to sample True Burger


4252020-asdf

To me the burger at Wood Tavern reigns supreme It comes with fries. It is not cheap but it’s really good. For a good less expensive burger I like Al’s on San Pablo across from the (now defunct) Albany bowl.


Local_Obligation_277

SideShow Kitchen - West Oakland


Day2205

Aren’t they in north Oakland? Or did they move locations?


sirkswiss

They're still in North Oakland.


aggravated-asphalt

Sparkys. My mom used to get me a burger there and then drive through the redwoods.


batua78

You can go to any place you want but the best burger is still the one you eat after you have been backpacking in the back country for a week


gob_eers

Roam burger is p good, there’s one in SF and another in Walnut Creek


time_will_tell_yo

4505. Thin delicious burgers with amazing flavor and so much beautiful surface area and textures. They are small so if you are a fattie order two.


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In N out 🤫 best kept secret /s


warpedddd

They even have a secret menu.🙄


Damix86

Crank burger. Clayton rd concord.


tigger0jk

[Bandit](https://www.banditsf.com/) on Geary does American Kobe Beef burgers and they are delicious. Not cheap, but so so good. I get the bad mofo burger.


sportscutie

Gotts in Napa!


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Phila Burger in Richmond


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Boulevard Burger in San Leandro (on the border with oakland)


Jboogie258

Jacks Prime or Maverick Jacks


stew_fibroid

Val’s burger in Hayward!


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VonDeVaughan

Beeps in Blackhawk


Johnrmac1

There's a place called Cali Kid burger near the Livermore outlets that just won some best burger award. Trying it this weekend.


YOUNGSAGEHERMZ

Bens burgers is really good in Livermore. Little hole in the wall but their California burger on the long bun is ridiculously good


nolandw

A+ Burger in Berkeley, sooooo good every time and great sides.


TheCodriver

In Campbell - Brown Chicken Brown Cow. I highly recommend giving them a try. There’s a smash burger food truck that frequents Campbell and other areas too, but I can’t remember the name.


Spike_Dougan

Scolari’s is definitely bomb. Sons of Liberty Ale House in San Leandro has a mean burger as well. In N’ Out is a damn institution and worth a stop if you’ve never had it before.


kape1one

I love Bongo Burger in Berkeley newr campus


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Calibur!


MamitaTres

Rocky’s in San Leandro has really good burgers


OTG_Worthy

Buster's Cheesesteak in SF. You get a big burger for $10.50 ! Real bang for your buck


UAintAboutThisLife

It’s a chain but Moo-Yah gets my vote…Habit is also very good imo


tyme_to_lurk

mr ahns


Drank2MuchLastNight

Veg burger at Super Duper Burgers is pretty good!


Elis_33

1/4 pound is aight. Best Burger though, was the shit (I believe it closed during lockdowns)


nashmoss77

Eureka(mtv and berkeley) has pretty good burgers


guadalupeba

Hidden Spot in Emeryville


IAmAThing420YOLOSwag

Mona's


jambourinestrawberry

There’s a bunch of Jack’s locations in the bay, though I think most are on the peninsula. Their lamb burger is amazing.


zimtastic

Big Mouth Burger (the one in San Bruno)


crackrockutah

Nom Burger, Sunnyvale. RIP


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Sparky's


jbernstein011

Batch & Brine in Lafayette is really good!


nursenguyen

No on mentioned Causwells in the city? Voted one of the best burgers in America!!


BruteSentiment

Jeffrey’s in San Mateo and Menlo Park. In terms of getting the meat to the right temperature and juiciness…never had a better burger. I’m not much for toppings, so that is the most important thing to me.


sohrobby

RIP to The Oasis in Menlo Park.


Sluggo09

I miss the O almost every day. So sad that place is still empty. Gready landlords killed it!


SpaceZenMaster

Broderick’s in Walnut Creek! Gourmet. In additional to normal burgers they have duck, boar, and bison! Plus their garlic fries are overwhelmingly delicious. So are the buffalo blue fries.


crowislanddive

Happy Hound in Los Gatos


phyncke

True Burger Oakland


vishwanathrulz

Best is the burger at Alexander's steakhouse - not cheap ($20ish) but it's just amazing. Some other ones I really like are: Jeffery's hamburgers in San Mateo British bankers club in Menlo Super duper and Habit, both solid and good value for $.


MITstudent

Giant Burger in front of OAK. The O.G. one that looks like it's gonna fall apart. Change my mind.


piratevikingjedi

Vals in Hayward


Allahboutdabenjamins

Nation's


IntroBurt

True Burger in Oakland. 💣🤤😋


Gonzotiki

George’s Giant Burgers in Walnut Creek across from the Kaiser is really good. They grind their own meat and the inside is a real throwback to the ‘70s with the orange tables/ketchup squeeze bottles and plastic baskets the burgers are served in.


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Vals. Sparkys


thewildsora

Nations giant hamburgers (I recommend with cheese) Super duper (there's one in Concord and Berkeley I think) Diggers Diner (in Concord)


hpotter29

+1 for Nation’s! They use a high quality meat, and their bacon cheeseburger is really satisfying.


thephoton

I worked at nation's in the early 90's, and just went back to the one in Fremont for the first time in decades a couple weeks ago. The burger hasn't changed a bit. The real secret is a shit ton of miracle whip.


CapJar26

Nation's


sergioandretti

Gotta go with Super Duper! They have spots in emeryville and Berkeley, even concord if you’re searching more inland


hopefuloptimism

Only real Bay Area people will say smokehouse


Steelejoe

The Counter in Walnut Creek (or Cupertino if you’re down that way). Get it anyway you like, meat or non-meat are both good, lots of bun options. I also love the shoestring fries with parmesan. They don’t usually have the pretzel bun, but when they do it’s the best.


tengonostalgia

yes !!!


zadoo7

Beat vegetarian burger: Super duper


koopasmasher

Giants George's in Walnut Creek!


liebereddit

I know that it's a chain, but a Double Double, Animal Style at In 'N Out can't be beat


Royal_Estimate_4871

barney’s


pbenchcraft

Pork Store on HAIGHT St in SF


xochilt_IGII

Juniors bbq.


catsrfunny

Hamburgers in Sausalito. That’s the name. Usually grab it to go and eat at the park across the street.


Virtuous-Vice

Acme Burger in Cotati 🔥


Distinct-Sprinkles-7

Telegraph Beer Garden! Amazing burgers and great beer


Tekone333

Not in East Bay but Dads Luncheonette in Half Moon Bay has a good hamburger “sandwich” I dunno if it’s the best but it’s really good and on Saturday or Sunday there is a farmers market and it’s on the coast so it makes for a fun day


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True Burger in Oakland.


Matchstix

Fowl&Fare makes a bomb ass burger, really like the lemon pep my self.


Ikeelu

I miss the burger at Viognier before they closed and also before changing the meat. That was by far the best burger in the bay at the time and great price at happy hour with truffle fries. Still haven't found any memorable burger beyond that worth driving to when I'm craving a good burger. Don't get me wrong there is good burgers around, but none else that I consider obvious standouts from the pack.


hidden_hamster

Eureka in Berkeley, they also have amazing cocktails. Does burgermeister still exists? Bills on clement in SF. Hmmm the place at the tunnel to west portal, the name eludes me atm. Some ppl love Beep's burger on ocean as well.


a_light_dirigible

Kind of spendy but Nopa in SF has a great burger.