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4. Burger Joint
With a '50s diner feel, reasonably priced beer and wine, and extremely tasty Niman Ranch burgers, this Bay Area mini-chain is comfortingly dedicated to using only local ingredients in all of their food. The service isn't always fabulous at all of their locations, but we particularly love that there's a "mini burger" option -- it's the perfect size for those who want to eat their entire side of sweet potato fries without wanting to burst afterwards. Plus, they've got an outpost at SFO Terminal 2 if you want a conscience-free snack while you're traveling.
It's easy to see how these guys have expanded to four locations in the city (Castro, downtown, Marina, and a just-opened location in the Metreon) -- the food is low in price (just $4.50 for a single patty, $6.50 for a double), high in quality (the beef burgers are from Niman Ranch, the chicken is free range, and there are several veggie burger and salad options), and completely customizable thanks to the build-your-own burger option. Don't miss out on their delicious organic milkshakes either -- one of which involves fresh strawberries. Yum.
