EVERY time that I stay in SF I make time for Box Kitchen. There is no better hole in the wall than this. There are MANY good eats in SF, but Box Kitchen is equal to the best of them and half the price of some of the other restaurants. The food is excellent. The prices are really affordable. read more

Really freaking solid burger, random af. Husband brought it home to me on a lettuce wrap. Was insanely surprised how well it traveled and tasted... can't wait to try in person! read more

Okay box kitchen!!! I was in the bar connected to this place and got a burger and fries and was completely blown away!!!!! Sooooo good! Sf knows how to do food, trust! It was one of the juiciest burgers I've had in awhile! Also I got garlic fries with it!!!! 10/10!!!!! It was in walking distance of my hotel and the 49ers game was playing in the bar! The service was really good and even though it was giving dive bar it didn't matter! The food was amazing! Come here for a great burger! read more

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Delicious. I ordered two items and wanted more even though I was satisfied. Box Kitchen is a separate window shop next to a bar, I saw a few individuals physically exit the bar to order so I guess they're not connected? Surprisingly, the food is fairly cheap given the bar next door and being in SF. Special shoutout to Josh K, you're a stud. Chicken & Waffle - one of the best chicken and waffles I've had. Important distinction that they use thigh here and breast in the sando. Chicken here is juicier as a result and so tender. Flavor packed, crispy edges, and there was just a perfect saltiness throughout the center. It's also lightly breaded which helps the chicken itself shine instead of masking it through a thick layer. Waffles were also fluffy and not dry. Together, an amazing combination. On their own, also phenomenal. I'd order two of these next time. Fried Chicken Sando - chicken breast instead of thigh which is a bit rougher and less tender than the chicken & waffle, but it's still very juicy! A solid chicken sandwich that feels unique with a basil pesto sauce. I much preferred the chicken & waffle, but if that wasn't an option, this would be a very safe comfort. read more

Box Kitchen - Fried Chicken Sando - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Dip one half of their mac and cheese egg rolls in ranch and pop it in your mouth. The way it explodes makes me feel like I need to go to church. Delicious and decadent comfort food. The fried pickles and aforementioned egg rolls are so big and heavy, they can be easily shared. The al pastor tacos with housemade tortillas are flavorful and filling. Friendly service. read more

Excellent food. Excellent prices Dodgy Back alley location. Dinner only. Half door walk up window. read more

Great drinks and good bartenders. The vibe was inviting and chill. Definitely dive bar vibes came back here 2 other times for drinks and food. read more

We are huge fans of fried chicken sandwiches, and I have to say Box's chicken sandwich is a solid win. Nicely sauced, good crunch, and a solid amount of chicken. It's also pretty nice that the area across the street is a community park, and a nice place to sit down and enjoy food. A nice place for a late night snack (which is rare to find in SF!) read more

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Somehow in that tiny kitchen, the team at Box Kitchen consistently turns out really tasty food And usually when there's no place else open. Late hours, friendly staff and top notch food for Foodies. read more

The burgers at Box Kitchen are good... However, I would point out that put "easy" tip at 20%, 25%, and 30% when you use a credit card (which I don't agree with when there's no plausible service--I think that they don't accept cash). AND the tip percentage is after tax, additional to go bag charges, and SF mandate (which is ILLEGAL). But the burgers are decent. read more

Nice dive bar for the area! I stopped by here to get lunch around 11:30 am while visiting the area. I ordered the chicken nuggets which tasted great but was a smaller portion than I expected. I also ordered the potato skins with pork belly and quail egg- which tasted interested! It was filling but I feel it was missing something- maybe salt? It tasted a little bland I was recommended to get the burgers but I wanted something quick to eat so next visit when I have more free time I'll try it out! I am not a big drinker but I'm sure the drinks are good here read more

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one of the BEST burgers in the city! this place never fails me. you order at the window and can sit inside the bar or wait on the sidewalk, in your car, etc. i actually tried the chicken sando this time around and was not disappointed. i got an extra side of the aioli which is delicious. i'll always return to box kitchen for a quick, delicious bite. read more

Great burger. Affordable good menu especially for the area. Also had several good salads from here.

The service was great, We walked two miles to get there and it was so worth it!! The two miles back were OK since we had our bellies full with this GOOD food, we were ready for a nap lol. We also ordered some tacos and a salad. Loved the fact that we had a buzzer and were able to comfortably sit across the street while we waited. 10/10 recommend! read more

Box Kitchen - Mac and Cheese Egg-rolls with spicy tomato bisque sauce. Delish - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stayed at a nearby hotel in SOMA and found Box Kitchen on Yelp! So many good options on the menu. I ordered a fried chicken sandwich with garlic fries. The chicken sandwich was good but wish there was sauce since it didn't come with any, and the garlic fries were really good and crispy. I tried my friend's order of fried pickles (my first time) and they were delicious! A + on closing late, friendly service at the counter, and lastly, conveniently located in a decent area next to a dive bar and hotel stay! read more

Food was amazing and service is excellent and ambiance was divy and warm. Thanks so much

we were visiting from sac and it was the first thing that popped up yelp, we ended up ordering the mac & cheese egg rolls, garlic fries , guajillo tacos & a burger. All full of flavor & soo good! The bar it's attached too also had a super cool vibe and cheap drinks , will def be back read more

I've been to tempest many times but this was my first time trying the food. And its become an incentive for me to return to tempest. The burger was cooked perfectly medium rare and seasoned well, the bun was soft and had sprinkles of corn meal on top. No complaints about the fries. The diff components blended so well when you take a bite. Soft bread, soft meat, perfectly seasoned and cooked to the right temp. Would totally recommend if ur a burger lover. Potato skins exceeded my expectations. My bf kept telling me to try but I didn't think they'd be anything special. They're potato skins! But these ones were really yummy. In lieu of bacon, they use chunky lardons of pork belly. Charred scallion cream, and melty Gouda added nice creamy texture. Finally they topped it was w fried quail egg. That final yoke bite w crema and pork belly. Chefs kiss. Corn and cream chowder. Really good!! thick and creamy- but not too creamy where it taste like milk soup. Also got some nice chunks of meaty clam. The fresh pops of corn kernels were delicious. I'd recommend if you're looking for a hearty chowder. The fried saltines were way better than plain saltines out of the box. Pastrami and lengua tacos were surprisingly underwhelming given their delicious other dishes. Nothing tasted bad, but missed that extra pizazz the other dishes had. I would skip on the future. Overall im totally coming back to try the rest of their menu!! read more

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I have been going here for a quick bite and some beer. The burgers are amazing and garlic fries. The vibes are dive and the kitchen it attached to the bar and you can order from the window or at the bar. It's a great place to get greasy food when other places near by are closed. This place is open late for those late nights. read more

Oh man, who got bored and threw this mess together tonight. My partner and I were the unfortunate receivers of this horrendous excuse for a burger. WOW, and to think i RAVED about this burger for years (see my last review from 7 years ago) along the way. Now that he lives in SF, I figured why not bless the move with a nostalgic taste of the iconic Box Burger. Sure, maybe it was the rough week that I had, but I went on a brief rant to my [chef] bf about whatever we just bit into. He agreed. I was sooo excited to bite into what I remembered to be THE juiciest, freshest burger I'd ever tasted - wow, one bite and I damn near spit it out, I'm sorry you guys. What happened? I'll upload pics - did you guys just think throwing old crusty buns onto a quick grill would fly? How bout cooking the meat so very poorly and unevenly - 3/4 of the inside was pink, 1/4 was well done. We requested medium well. Omg, the poor shallots - what happened to the crispy deliciousness?! It was a soppy mess of an overly A-1 tasting mess of a goo plastered onto the top of the bun (almost as if it'd been sitting out from a previous order earlier in the day and just got reheated?!). What in the heck?! Listen, I'm not asking for perfection or exactly the same as before- but this was beyond words the poorest meal I'd ever received. LITERALLY tossed it. And we were starving, drove out 25 minutes for a craving after a long day's work of moving and installing. I want my $ back. This should NOT have been served. What a shame. $25 down the drain? We picked it up within 15 minutes of ordering! Please see photos. read more

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In my experience, nothing hits the spot after a day of coast-to-coast travel quite like a greasy meal. When a colleague suggested Box Kitchen, I was all in after a quick glance of the menu. We walked from a few blocks away and there were certainly a lot of characters hanging around, which is to be expected in this area of SF. We didn't realize that it's part of Tempest, a fave late night watering hole for some of my coworkers, so just look for the bar entrance and you're good to go! I got the Box Burger which has white cheddar cheese, bacon shallot gastrique, arugula, spinach, tomato and crispy shallot rings on a potato pepper bun. You can choose between fries and a house salad, so I got a salad because #balance. The burger was super solid and the salad was pretty decent for being inside a bar. They have heartier salads on the menu though, so know that you can be healthy-ish here if you're so inclined. The service was nothing to write home about which is what took this away from five stars... Our waitress didn't really check on us which made it hard to get drink refills, the check, etc. read more

Box Kitchen - Box burger with house salad - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

5 Stars for kickass chicken and waffles served inside the bar next door (Tempest). The walk over here was a bit treacherous due to a man undressing in the street and another man yelling at us because we were smiling... this is to say, walk with a buddy. We had a hard time finding the restaurant because it turns out it's a window as well as food service inside Tempest. I got the Chicken and Waffles and was thrilled when it came. The bar is... divey... so I guess I thought the food might be questionable, but it was presented beautifully, with a slice of watermelon on the side. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and full of just the right amount of salt to balance the syrup on the waffles. I doubt it'll be the last time I eat inside Tempest, but next time I won't be surprised by the great quality! read more

Box Kitchen - Chicken and waffles - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

Why 4 stars? Because my burger hit the spot. --- --- --- Over the last couple years, I've come to a conference in SF for work and we've stayed at a hotel right around the corner from here. Tempest, the bar that's essentially the same business as Box Kitchen, has become the official watering-hole for many of my colleagues. I had a pretty crappy experience at Tempest and haven't returned, but after seeing the rave reviews come in for Box Kitchen's food, I wanted to check it out for myself. I'll admit that I was a bit worried it was more of a spot people love when they're drunk and that eating here sober might result in less of a euphoric experience, but I really liked it! My burger certain looked about as amazing as possible when it was brought out and it tasted pretty great too. My fries were pretty uninspiring. They tasted like they'd been taken out of the freezer a few minutes before they hit my plate. That may not be the case in actuality, but they taste like that. I enjoyed my quick solo trip here, where I was able to sit at the Tempest bar and enjoy friendly service and a burger that was just what I needed after a long day of coast-to-coast travel. read more

Box Kitchen - Box Burger - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great spot to people watch and enjoy some delicious food. My husband and i are visiting SF and chose this for the great prices and appealing ambiance that was present from the reviews. Its a young crowd full of lively energy and excitement. Definitely some high level energy. Totally recommend! read more

As unique as they come! We all know and use the expression "hole in the wall". Well at Box kitchen, it's not an expression. This is literally a hole in the wall. No doors, no entrance, no seats....just a window to place your order. As a matter of fact, it's not even somewhat of a heavily populated area. This hole in the wall is hidden in a small alley. The fact that Box Kitchen has made a name for itself in such an unconventional manner tells you all you need to know about the food. This isn't burgers and hotdogs. These guys have turned a small alley restaurant into a culinary destination. Quail eggs, Mac and cheese eggs rolls, and stuffed artichoke. I mean who puts cured egg yolk on a salad? The Box burger is as good as a burger gets. The dishes are complex by any standard, made to order, and absolutely delicious. These guys aren't messing around! Did I mention they are open late into the night? You honestly have no excuse not to make it here. Oh except the whole parking thing...no bueno read more

Box Kitchen - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a unique little pop open half door outside the tempest bar. There is a courtyard outside or you can take your food into Tempest. It's elevated bar food and delicious! The service was great. read more

Box Kitchen - two hot dogs and french fries - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Holy crap this place is so amazing best spot I ate during my vacation at San Francisco

The name should have prepared me, but I still found myself going back to the Yelp page to scan the reviews to make sure I was in the right place. Also, I wanted to make sure I was really about to place my order at some random doorway off the street leading to a busy kitchen. The street itself feels a little rough, as a tourist only visiting for the second time I'm not sure if I was in a good part of town or not, but upon arriving I did kind of wish I wasn't solo. I didn't get the "full Box Kitchen experience," once my confidence was up and I knew I was in the right place I approached the door to read the menu and discovered they were actually taking orders inside of the bar next door, The Tempest. I was thankful for the more traditional set up and I was glad I didn't have to eat my food on the go or outside on the street. I choose to sit at the bar, the restaurant was pretty busy with what I assume was their weekday lunch rush.The bartender was very quick to provide a menu and bring me my water. I was debating a beer, but he never offered again. He spent most of his time at the other end of the bar and I wasn't eager enough to try to flag him down. The Tempest had a great selection of beer both on tap and in the bottle. I choose the fried green tomato sandwich and fries. The fries were just your basic fries, lightly salted with a good crisp. Nothing much to write about. I have pretty high standards for fried green tomatoes after spending most of my life living in Georgia. The fried green tomatoes on this sandwich did not disappoint! They were lightly battered and perfectly fried. Unfortunately, I found the peppers on the sandwich to be a distraction. They were too spicy for what I was looking for and the quantity of them overpowered everything else about the meal. After putting them aside, I was able to enjoy the sandwich. Next time I find myself in the city the Box Kitchen won't be my first stop, but I definitely would come back to try more on their menu. read more

Box Kitchen - Fried green tomato sandwich - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm not sure what I like more: The garlic fries. The chicken nuggets. The mac and cheese egg rolls. The friendly service, even to drunken idiots at 1 am. The fact I can eat it while playing pool and gradually becoming a drunken idiot at The Tempest. Or the smiles you get when you bring legitimately delicious food (not just when you're drunk...I assume) back to the other drunken idiots like a conquering hero. read more

Box Kitchen - Menu - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place was a little hard to find. It's in an alley at the far end near construction. I ordered the mac n cheese egg rolls, garlic park fries, and chicken&waffles. Egg rolls - you get 3 egg rolls with a side of buffalo sauce. They were pretty good Garlic parm fries were awesome. Very crispy and oily :) The chicken&waffles - they fried the chicken very similar to Taiwanese popcorn chicken, but it was not spiced the same. It was very crispy and the waffle was exactly what you'd expect. Parking is pretty packed and undesirable, considering the sketchy people lining the streets (a little scary when they are calling at your window and you see them blatantly exchanging cash for little baggies :( The actual kitchen and outdoor dining is out of reach from all of that commotion though, there was actually a cozy amount of people dining outside. The staff was awesome! They were so helpful. The wait wasn't too long and they offered outdoor dining. The staff wore masks, sanitized each pen, and seemed to keep up with other Covid measures. read more

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Two big "Fuckin' A's" to the place. This was my last meal in San Francisco before heading back the OC and am I ashamed? Hell no! Box Kitchen is attached to Tempest and is simply a walk up window, but you can eat everything you order in the dive bar next-door. I went the potato skins and the fried chicken sandwich. The chicken sandwich was amazing and huge! The chicken breast was fried and seasoned to perfection. The gravy and the pickled coleslaw brought everything full circle. Good lawd, this was amazing! The potato skins are a drunks wet dream. Bacon, cheese, sour cream, and a fried egg all on three thick potato wedges. Both portions were enormous and my eyes were definitely bigger than stomach. Next time around, Box Kitchen, I'm coming for that burger. read more

Box Kitchen - Potato Skins! - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been coming here for the past 10years...yes, I'm not kidding at all. TempestBarSf/Box Kitchen has been my go-to place forever. Amazing vibes, amazing people, AMAAAAAZING FOOD!!! Pre-covid I used to come here EVERYDAY for the drinks AND the food. Not only that....the ENTIRE staff inside the bar and kitchen are beyond words. They make you feel at home and they always take care of you. If you show up make sure to say hi to Justin (the one with the beard), Malori, Cara and jason. Honestly, this place is so worth it. read more

Very clean They only have one Burger on the menu, but it was decent. Not life changing, but ok. read more

Box Kitchen - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

Located in front of my school. Box kitchen and the box burger is something you reeeally need to try if you are in the city. They are located right next to the tempest bar but you can order food from the bar as well. The service is pretty quick and the menu does seem to change here and there. It's usually best to just order for togo and go home to eat because the area is a bit sketch. read more

Working the night shift so stopped in for a burger & beer. The burger was really good! Cooked just right, slammed that puppy down. Loved the fries also, they had a crispness to them, like that. The guys behind the bar were friendly, first time there and felt welcomed. Definitely going back, wanna try the chicken sando. Don't get to the city often except for work, a must visit! read more

Box Kitchen - Box burger & fries - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

Visited San Francisco for the night and was looking for a good burger. This place had a great burger and the setting was amazing. Staff were super nice and the burger was top notch, pretty inexpensive as well. Definitely recommend. read more

Total great find. It's in an alley. Behind a bar and available for lunch or a pick up window. Great chicken on a biscuit , waffle and chicken and an amazing Mexican kale ceases salad. Also super wide variety of drinks Get your stomach and restroom ready for the Mac and cheese egg rolls. They are amazing but wow they are heavy. read more

Box Kitchen is an amazing walkup serving up some truly delicious bar bites and greasy foods perfect for a dive bar! it's also awesome that once you pick up your food, you can head over to the Tempest bar next door to enjoy your eats. The Tempest has a really great vibe in my opinion - coming from someone who doesn't drink too much too! Shared several plates with my friends. My runaway favorite was definitely the mac & cheese eggrolls. They were crispy on the outside and generously filled with decadent mac & cheese. The tomato sauce on the side was also the perfect accompaniment for this dish! My second favorite were the potato skins. I LOVED the sunny side up quail eggs on top! But all in all, what's not to like about potatoes, pork belly, and a runny egg? Bringing up the end were the garlic fries. They weren't bad by any means, but compared to the egg rolls and potato skins, they were just kind of average, you know? For my main, I went with the honey grilled cheese sando. I loved the mix of gouda and manchengo which provided a delicious nuttiness that also went well with the thicker peasant bread. The tabasco honey was also delicious and I really liked that they drizzled extra honey on the sandwich too. You literally got bites of sweet, spicy, and ooey gooey melty cheese between bites. Heavenly, just heavenly. The only caveat about Box Kitchen is that the area may be a little sketch later in the night so definitely travel with friends. read more

Box Kitchen - Mac and Cheese Egg Rolls - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Veggie burger is always super delicious! First time, I had an enoki mushroom burger with a black bean patty. It was very interesting, and I was very pleased. Second time, I had a classic Impossible burger which was pretty standard. I also had the lemony brussel sprouts. The brussel sprouts were good browned but it was a bit too salty. Order outdoors at the hole-in-the-wall peeking into the kitchen. Seating is avilable next door at the dive bar. read more

Box Kitchen - Vegetarian enoki mushroom quinoa burger surprisingly exceeded my expectations - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

Absolutely LOVE the food, but this?!?! Disrespectful! I guess don't ask for your burger to be well done because this is the lovely drawing you get. My boyfriend got medium well and there was no drawing on his. We were back at the hospital eating in the car by the time I noticed it. It's just plain rude. read more

Box Kitchen - I guess don't order your burger well done because this is the lovely drawing you get. - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California