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Box Kitchen
American Restaurant, Burger Joint, and Snack Place$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
"get the big, fat, juicy box burger with tasty, crispy fries!"(8 Tips)
"Garlic fries and fried chicken sandwich were amazing"(10 Tips)
"You can bring your food next door to tempest and grab a beer."(5 Tips)
"Burger or chicken in waffles or falafel so good."(4 Tips)
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- good for a late night
- potato skins
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One of the best (if not best) hamburger in SF. BOOM. There, I said it. It's a simple grind & well seasoned. With that said, you don't need to add anything else to this burger, you animal.
AnissaJune 7, 2016Pro tip: you can eat your food next door at the Tempest! The burger and chicken & waffles were great, but the stars of the show were the potato skins filled with pork belly, topped with quail egg!
David XuJune 19, 2016they give enough garlic fries to feed you, your dogs, your dogs' friends, and your dogs' friends' dogs. dont feed dogs fries though, so find some friends to share with. oh, and their burger is yummy.
SamaMarch 26, 2019Small window to order from but very friendly staff. They are open till 1am. Their chicken sandwich is the best is SF.
Caro SchieferMarch 28, 2017Very cool bar with pool Billard and TV. Interesting mixture of people here. Very cheap for SF.Unfortunately when I was there kitchen was closed, but I was allowed to order UberEATS:)
Ellen McGrodyJune 1, 2015Had the chicken in waffle with the sriracha syrup and all I've gotta say is I'll be back. The food is great, the place smells awesome, and they're open super late.
- Colby GuanMarch 28, 2018Get the Broccoli and Cheese Croquettes - I don't even like broccoli that much but I loved this small dish. It comes in this amazing cauliflower / cheese sauce and resembles mac-n-cheese balls
Roy ChenMarch 22, 2017Falafel patty melt...what a concept. Excellent. Would've ordered the burger because it sounded great but wanted to eat on the move.
Pawel ChrzanFebruary 21, 2017It might be the best burger I have ever had... and I am big on burgers. Place feels shady and underground which actually gives it more of authentic rough feel. Super cool
JakeJanuary 27, 2016Amazing burger. Great local beer and cider selection. Met one of the owners, super nice guy. We will definitely be back.
المهره الصعبه ماهي لأي خيالSeptember 8, 2016Very friendly staff with good recommendations, you can have the daily special if not sure what to have. Be patient long queue but worth it 👍🏻
Chloé MayerMay 10, 2013This place is GREAT! The chicken sandwich is phenomenal - and they have a nice little rotating menu. From that we got the hush puppies...which as a girl from the South, I really enjoyed!
Melissa DagdaganNovember 1, 2016My goodness, the rice crispy battered chicken tenders are amazing! Get them if you see them!
- المهره الصعبه ماهي لأي خيالSeptember 8, 2016Very tasty food to go or you can eat it in the next door bar. Loved the potato skin, buffalo wings and the chicken & waffle ❤️
- David SteinOctober 10, 2015Great burgers and garlic fries. You can bring your food next door to tempest and grab a beer.
Brook ShelleyAugust 22, 2016The fresh coconut juice is an actual coconut, which rules. The chicken sandwich and garlic fries are wonderful. Great late night spot.- Charley DobbsFebruary 24, 2016This restaurant is pretty good! Came year today to grab a quick brunch! And I’m so amazed with the good food, with a pretty neat and decent price too.
Sarah OSeptember 30, 2014Great late night food. Falafel and potato skins with pork belly was bomb. You walk up and order. They have Square. I hope to be back.
Sarah StrehlerMarch 2, 2016Best burger and open late! A little hard to find though, it's down an alley near an iffy area of town. Go with a friend.
Colin LeeMay 27, 2017The potato skins and rice crispy were delicious. No sitting area besides the next door bar. It's close to the intercontinental hotel
Stephanie WeiJanuary 14, 2017Idk why they bother asking how you'd like your burger cooked, but my box burger was cooked well done and still delicious
- S PlisskenMarch 25, 2013I always think garlic fries are a good idea and then end up disappointed and wishing I had gotten regular ones. Not here, these were the best I've ever had.
Shimi LidermanFebruary 26, 2016One of the best burgers I've ever had! Garlic fries are amazing, and the potato skins are to die for!!!
Julien GFebruary 15, 2019Definitely a must for late night snacks. Try the chicken nuggets with buffalo sauce.
Stephanie LayOctober 22, 2014Great burgers, the only downside is standing in the alley at night with drunks and hobos surrounding you.
Trevor HillMay 29, 2016Incredible hole-in-the-wall cheeseburger. Bring it to Tempest next door for maximum fun
Roshan SadananiApril 6, 2016Burger is on point. Order and go next door for a beer while you wait for the food.- get the big, fat, juicy box burger with tasty, crispy fries! it's my favorite!
Karina van SchaardenburgFebruary 6, 2013The avocado/cucumber/bacon/lettuce sandwich on sourdough is a delightful party of flavors and textures.
Now that that Adam Jo's Pork Sando is gone, the best play is the burger, which is sin on a bun.
HoldenAugust 23, 2011Has: brazilian fried cheese, weiners, wings, fried pickles, pork sandwhich, garlic fries, abd falafel
- Eat everything. Burger or chicken in waffles or falafel so good.
VictorNovember 13, 2015They sell fresh coconut here and they literally use a drill to poke a hole... !
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Fine dining restaurant with live entertainment in the heart of San Francisco
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 4:30 PM–1:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 4:30 PM–1:00 AM
(415) 580-7170
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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