Polker's Gourmet Burgers
San Francisco, CA 94109-1820
Phone: (415) 885-1000
- Price:
- $
- Best of Citysearch:
- Gourmet Burger Deal 2008
- Hours:
- Daily 8am-11pm
Editorial Review for Polker's Gourmet Burgers – by Joanna Currier
In Short
Despite swank neighborhood surroundings, this cafe maintains a casual feel--and a terrific, simple menu of all-American fare to match. Hearty burgers--arguably the best in town--are carefully prepared to order and stacked with toppings that range from fresh (avocado) to rich (poblano pepper and feta). Weekend mornings put the laid-back waitstaff through its paces as lines form around the block for savory breakfast skillets, thick French toast and eggs Benedict.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoDon't miss the curly fries.
Where to SitSeat yourself, except on weekends when there's a sign-up queue on the door.
What to DrinkThe cafe serves several kinds of beer on tap.
User Reviews for Polker's Gourmet Burgers
08/31/2007 Posted by hedykay
i lived around the corner from this place, at a 'motel' that is anything less than desirable. i went to polker's several times. for dinner, for breakfast, by myself and with someone else. never, ever did i get terrible service despite not being one of those people who likes to wait for tables or put my name on a list. i went in when it was crowded even, and the service was always fine! but burger wise, excellent. breakfast wise, excellent (their coffee is strong and good). i think what i noticed most about them is their gourmet burgers, but more importantly how well they stand up. most the time i am left with pieces due to poor choices in buns. not them! they stand up well until i am finished. i would recommend this place to anyone wanting a good burger. been to burgermeister, but not darla's. i would say their drink selection could be less priced or have a 'happy hour' like burgermeister does.
Pros: everything
Cons: expensive drinks and no specials for a burger place
06/20/2007 Posted by perskeptic
Polkers has the very worst service I have ever experienced. I lived a few blocks away and would have liked to eat at this restaurant often but no restaurant is worth horrible rudeness from the waiters. I even sent a letter of complaint to the owner but got no response. So, I guess they don't care. There are long lines on the weekends - but I don't know why. There are so many good restaurants in SF why bother with this place?
Pros: Don't see any
Cons: No parking, rudeness, mediocre food
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