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The smash burgers here are pretty decent. Soft buns, perfect acidity from the pickles, it slightly taste like Super Duper, but not exactly. The portions for the fries are very generous though it taste a bit bland. It needs more seasoning.
I always try to grab a cheeseburger the week before Good Friday. There are so many choices to find a cheeseburger in San Francisco. There is the char-grilled cheeseburger, Grass Fed burgers,Wagyu burgers, Cali Burger, and the Smash burger (Brings a different meaning to I wanna smash). I try not to have a fast food cheeseburger the week before Good Friday because I will end up at McDonald's on Good Friday for something other than a cheeseburger, fried chicken burger, or Mc Rib sandwich. The Filet-O-Fish at McDonald's was invented in 1962 because of Good Friday. Since I won't have meat next Friday I decided to go across the street from the Ferry Building next to the pickleball courts to Burger Littles and give it a whirl the week before Good Friday. On a March Madness stroll past the Tulip Sculpture at 4 Embarcadero Center I landed at Burger Littles in SF. I ordered the double cheese smash burger. Although I like a good fresh bun this is the few burgers I had where the beef was twice as big as the bun. The cheeseburger was cheesy like some in SF. The beef patties were tasty along with the fresh onions and pickles. I paired it with well seasoned fries which were crispy and had good texture and flavor. I only wish they had onion rings. I won't start crowning this place the new burger king( who says there are no kings ?) in the city but it's one of my new favorite cheese smash burgers in SF. Hats off to Burger Little . Overall it was a happy meal ( not the McDonald's version). No meat for Good Friday so for the first Friday in April meat I will" ditch"and find an alternative "dish" and make a temporary "switch" like going to Mc Donald's to get tartar sauce and cheese on a "Filet -O- Fish" I took a big bite of the cheeseburger and not a little bite like when the CEO Mc Donald's bit the "Big Arch" this place is called Burger Little but the smash cheeseburgers are large and pair it with tasty seasoned fries potatoes in "high-starch" and to stop eating chicken, pork , and beef can be "harsh" the meat madness stops at the end of the month of "March "
Walking around and found this cute little new smash burger spot. We had a single smash burger and it was delicious. It had pickles, onions, mustard, and ketchup. I will definitely come back and try their fries.
I had high hopes for Burger Littles after reading online reviews. Starving and frustrated after an unexpectedly tense work interaction, I took myself outside for a stroll and lunch and ended up at Burger Littles's doorstep. The restaurant and surrounding tables were empty as it was close to 2 p.m. on a Tuesday. After eyeing the menu, I decided to try the fancy grilled cheese and garlic fries. Service was pleasant, fast and efficient. Before long, I had my generously portioned serving of fries and grilled sammie in hand. I tucked into the very garlicky fries and was immediately disappointed by their greasiness and lack of crispness, despite requesting them "extra crispy." Next, I bit into the sandwich, which included at least four slices of cheese, grilled onions and raw tomatoes on a toasted burger bun. The bread was the best part of the sandwich. I would have preferred the tomatoes cooked and, though grilled on the top, bottom and sides, the inside of the sandwich was barely hot. The ingredients had potential and, with a bit more care, the sandwich could have been so much better. All in all, I considered this lunch a waste of my appetite and money.
Came here after spending some time in the city at the Torani Pop-up. We were starving and this look like a cute little spot and oh my God I'm so glad I went because the meat and potatoes were absolutely delicious and the owner and only person working was so nice and we got our food quickly. 10 out of 10 across the board. I would absolutely go back for the service alone. We parked in the shopping center garage, which ended up costing way too much because we were there for nearly 5 hrs. If you aren't there for long and get parking validated, it's not a bad price at all!
Stopped by while I was walking along the embarcadero. Fancy burger: B- Since it's a smash burger I would recommend definitely getting a double. I got a single so it wasn't that much beef. Good amount of cheese and it forms a little cheese skirt. Classic fries: A Like these fries a lot. They're skinny and well salted with sea salt.
Went to Burger Littles for national cheeseburger day last week and was blown away. It's the ultimate smash burger, with tons of patty hanging off the buns. Super crisp and caramelized onions were a great addition. Fries were also a must grab. Freshly fried, nicely salted, and very addictive. Such a great lunch break spot, although next time I may opt in for eating there vs. bringing my gluttony to my cubicle hahaha
What I like about Burger Littles is that they make a pretty nice smash burger. I'm pretty new to the smash burger trend, so I don't consider myself a connoisseur. Theirs is nice and crispy, and for a thin burger, it has a lot of concentrated taste. I found the fries to be just meh though. So I downgraded my score by a single star.
I got so tired of burgers getting bigger vertically and harder to bite. Then came the smash burger trend where burgers got bigger horizontally, so you just nibble at the sides like a meat frisbee. Very simple menu, but good quality food. Double Cheeseburger: Pretty much everything that a smash burger should be. Thin, crispy, hanging off the edges. I saw them put it on the grill, pre-smashed in raw patty form. They must be very careful, since any thinner and it might fall apart. Cheese adds a great amount of indulgence. Double Fancy Burger: Apparently what makes it fancy is grilled onions and tomatoes. The grilled onions seemed only partially grilled, since they were mushy and moist. The tomato slices also felt kinda mushy and cold. Overall, the fancy felt like a downgrade. Meat & Potato: This was hot mess, a hot delicious mess! It's pieces of a burger, pieces of cheese, lots of onions, sauce and fries all tossed together. The toss is crucial, so it's evenly distributed instead of everything on top and fries on the bottom. Classic Fries: Pretty standard. Nothing iconic like McDonald's fries, but better than In-n-Out fries.
Burger Littles makes my favorite smash burger - the patties are thin and crisp, well seasoned with excellent beefy flavor, and flattened to a crisp. The fries are good but not super special. The double burger is highly recommended and is very satisfying. They recently moved from a little food cart at Spark Social over to a permanent brick-and-mortar location at Embarcadero 4. Everything is made to order and the service is quick and friendly.
Simple smash burgers done well. The burgers are crispy and the fries are pretty good. You have only a few options for what you want on the menu, but this place nails the burger really well. I got a fancy burger and my friend got a regular cheeseburger. They both came out great, with the smash burger being crispy and flavorful. They make it to order so it's all hot and fantastic the moment it lands in your hands. Interior is very barebones, with just a counter to place your order and no seating, but enough room to stand around if you want to wait for your order to be ready. No other service apart from grabbing your burger once it's ready. There is however, seating all over the Embarcadero Center (both sheltered and outside).
So glad more eateries are opening up in this area and was really excited to learn thar a smash burger spot opened up within walking distance of my office. With a name like Burger Littles, I was imaging slider-size portions. I ordered a Fancy Single Burger and Classic Fries, totaling $16.29. It was a straight-forward burger only having a thin patty with crispy edges, a slice of melted American cheese, raw onion, a few pickles and mustard...far from what one would describe as "fancy" as that's a basic cheeseburger IMO. I think they didn't have my order right. Fries were underwhelming, barely seasoned and not crispy. Despite this so-so first experience, I may return to give them another try. They've only been open about a week at this location and may need some time to getting things straightened out.
2 months ago
I really like the smash concept. The burger was the best I have had in a long time. Service was excellent and with a very good atmosphere. I can't wait to go back and get another one or get two and save the other for later. read more
2 months ago
couldn't wait to fill this out. just got done with the burger and garlic fries 5min ago. i happened to stumble upon this spot before catching the ferry, this is what the building was missing!! fast service great food. the fries were like mcdonald fries but with garlic. the burger was amazing. i rather go here than super duper. i promise you, you won't be disappointed!! read more
Not a little burger, indeed, but a little disappointing for me. Been craving a burger, and I found this place with decent reviews. Its retro, no frills, vibes drew me in. Dropped by for lunch ~11:50 am on a Wednesday. With only one person waiting for their order, took ~5 minutes to get my order in. What I got: - Garlic Fries ~ fried fresh and tossed into a large mixing bowl with salt, pepper and fresh garlic, this was impressive to watch being made. However, the fries were pretty pale and greasy. Ended up with a large pool of oil under, that I had to transfer the fries to the lid of the container to remove excess oil. Unfortunately, because they were under fried, all the fries lacked crisp. - Fancy Burger w/ Double patty ~ Potato bun was nice and soft. Pickles were large and thinly sliced! Patties were dry and not as smashed to give it the signature smashed burger crisp as I thought. Somewhat bland. Caramelized onions carried the burger as they tasted like onion rings -- sweet yet savory. All in all, this place was disappointing. Didn't really satisfy my burger cravings. Because of the greasy floppy fries, I was wondering if the burger was also greasy, playing "is this grease or tomato juice" for my burger. Perhaps I went on an off day. But seeing my burger assembled with so much care, I really wanted to like this place. Would not recommend. read more
The smash burgers here are pretty decent. Soft buns, perfect acidity from the pickles, it slightly taste like Super Duper, but not exactly. The portions for the fries are very generous though it taste a bit bland. It needs more seasoning. read more
23 days ago
Classic burger and fries, super tasty even without cheese! Soft bun & I love adding grilled onions. read more
I always try to grab a cheeseburger the week before Good Friday. There are so many choices to find a cheeseburger in San Francisco. There is the char-grilled cheeseburger, Grass Fed burgers,Wagyu burgers, Cali Burger, and the Smash burger (Brings a different meaning to I wanna smash). I try not to have a fast food cheeseburger the week before Good Friday because I will end up at McDonald's on Good Friday for something other than a cheeseburger, fried chicken burger, or Mc Rib sandwich. The Filet-O-Fish at McDonald's was invented in 1962 because of Good Friday. Since I won't have meat next Friday I decided to go across the street from the Ferry Building next to the pickleball courts to Burger Littles and give it a whirl the week before Good Friday. On a March Madness stroll past the Tulip Sculpture at 4 Embarcadero Center I landed at Burger Littles in SF. I ordered the double cheese smash burger. Although I like a good fresh bun this is the few burgers I had where the beef was twice as big as the bun. The cheeseburger was cheesy like some in SF. The beef patties were tasty along with the fresh onions and pickles. I paired it with well seasoned fries which were crispy and had good texture and flavor. I only wish they had onion rings. I won't start crowning this place the new burger king( who says there are no kings ?) in the city but it's one of my new favorite cheese smash burgers in SF. Hats off to Burger Little . Overall it was a happy meal ( not the McDonald's version). No meat for Good Friday so for the first Friday in April meat I will" ditch"and find an alternative "dish" and make a temporary "switch" like going to Mc Donald's to get tartar sauce and cheese on a "Filet -O- Fish" I took a big bite of the cheeseburger and not a little bite like when the CEO Mc Donald's bit the "Big Arch" this place is called Burger Little but the smash cheeseburgers are large and pair it with tasty seasoned fries potatoes in "high-starch" and to stop eating chicken, pork , and beef can be "harsh" the meat madness stops at the end of the month of "March " read more
I had high hopes for Burger Littles after reading online reviews. Starving and frustrated after an unexpectedly tense work interaction, I took myself outside for a stroll and lunch and ended up at Burger Littles's doorstep. The restaurant and surrounding tables were empty as it was close to 2 p.m. on a Tuesday. After eyeing the menu, I decided to try the fancy grilled cheese and garlic fries. Service was pleasant, fast and efficient. Before long, I had my generously portioned serving of fries and grilled sammie in hand. I tucked into the very garlicky fries and was immediately disappointed by their greasiness and lack of crispness, despite requesting them "extra crispy." Next, I bit into the sandwich, which included at least four slices of cheese, grilled onions and raw tomatoes on a toasted burger bun. The bread was the best part of the sandwich. I would have preferred the tomatoes cooked and, though grilled on the top, bottom and sides, the inside of the sandwich was barely hot. The ingredients had potential and, with a bit more care, the sandwich could have been so much better. All in all, I considered this lunch a waste of my appetite and money. read more
Came here after spending some time in the city at the Torani Pop-up. We were starving and this look like a cute little spot and oh my God I'm so glad I went because the meat and potatoes were absolutely delicious and the owner and only person working was so nice and we got our food quickly. 10 out of 10 across the board. I would absolutely go back for the service alone. We parked in the shopping center garage, which ended up costing way too much because we were there for nearly 5 hrs. If you aren't there for long and get parking validated, it's not a bad price at all! read more
Stopped by while I was walking along the embarcadero. Fancy burger: B- Since it's a smash burger I would recommend definitely getting a double. I got a single so it wasn't that much beef. Good amount of cheese and it forms a little cheese skirt. Classic fries: A Like these fries a lot. They're skinny and well salted with sea salt. read more
Went to Burger Littles for national cheeseburger day last week and was blown away. It's the ultimate smash burger, with tons of patty hanging off the buns. Super crisp and caramelized onions were a great addition. Fries were also a must grab. Freshly fried, nicely salted, and very addictive. Such a great lunch break spot, although next time I may opt in for eating there vs. bringing my gluttony to my cubicle hahaha read more
What I like about Burger Littles is that they make a pretty nice smash burger. I'm pretty new to the smash burger trend, so I don't consider myself a connoisseur. Theirs is nice and crispy, and for a thin burger, it has a lot of concentrated taste. I found the fries to be just meh though. So I downgraded my score by a single star. read more
I got so tired of burgers getting bigger vertically and harder to bite. Then came the smash burger trend where burgers got bigger horizontally, so you just nibble at the sides like a meat frisbee. Very simple menu, but good quality food. Double Cheeseburger: Pretty much everything that a smash burger should be. Thin, crispy, hanging off the edges. I saw them put it on the grill, pre-smashed in raw patty form. They must be very careful, since any thinner and it might fall apart. Cheese adds a great amount of indulgence. Double Fancy Burger: Apparently what makes it fancy is grilled onions and tomatoes. The grilled onions seemed only partially grilled, since they were mushy and moist. The tomato slices also felt kinda mushy and cold. Overall, the fancy felt like a downgrade. Meat & Potato: This was hot mess, a hot delicious mess! It's pieces of a burger, pieces of cheese, lots of onions, sauce and fries all tossed together. The toss is crucial, so it's evenly distributed instead of everything on top and fries on the bottom. Classic Fries: Pretty standard. Nothing iconic like McDonald's fries, but better than In-n-Out fries. read more
Burger Littles makes my favorite smash burger - the patties are thin and crisp, well seasoned with excellent beefy flavor, and flattened to a crisp. The fries are good but not super special. The double burger is highly recommended and is very satisfying. They recently moved from a little food cart at Spark Social over to a permanent brick-and-mortar location at Embarcadero 4. Everything is made to order and the service is quick and friendly. read more
29 days ago
Simple smash burgers done well. The burgers are crispy and the fries are pretty good. You have only a few options for what you want on the menu, but this place nails the burger really well. I got a fancy burger and my friend got a regular cheeseburger. They both came out great, with the smash burger being crispy and flavorful. They make it to order so it's all hot and fantastic the moment it lands in your hands. Interior is very barebones, with just a counter to place your order and no seating, but enough room to stand around if you want to wait for your order to be ready. No other service apart from grabbing your burger once it's ready. There is however, seating all over the Embarcadero Center (both sheltered and outside). read more
1 year ago
So glad more eateries are opening up in this area and was really excited to learn thar a smash burger spot opened up within walking distance of my office. With a name like Burger Littles, I was imaging slider-size portions. I ordered a Fancy Single Burger and Classic Fries, totaling $16.29. It was a straight-forward burger only having a thin patty with crispy edges, a slice of melted American cheese, raw onion, a few pickles and mustard...far from what one would describe as "fancy" as that's a basic cheeseburger IMO. I think they didn't have my order right. Fries were underwhelming, barely seasoned and not crispy. Despite this so-so first experience, I may return to give them another try. They've only been open about a week at this location and may need some time to getting things straightened out. read more
The interior may be small & somewhat bare bones, but i assure you the smashburgers are PHAT. Got a double thinking the patties would be In N Out-sized, but boy was i wrong (the photo can speak to that.) The "fancy burger" included perfectly caramelized onions that leveled up the burger. No seating inside but plenty of tables outside near the padel courts. read more
3 months ago
There's this little burger spot hidden in the corner at the 4 Embarcadero that intrigued my interest. I think I kinda got there at the wrong time because the staff seemed to be leaving for the day and left the cook all alone. But one of the guys took my order before he split. I love the concept of smash burgers because when done right the burgers are very flavorful and has a nice crisp texture to it. What I got here was a paper thin patty that could have given me a paper cut. Not even sure I even got an 1/8 pounder so $9 might have been a steep price to pay. The shoe string fries were cooked nice and crunchy which is all I can say about the place. I was hoping to find a place to give Super Duper or the Melt a run for its money but I was mistaken. 2.5 stars for me. read more
11 months ago
When I heard that Burger Littles was opening up a couple blocks away from work, I was excited, because their burgers from their food truck at Spark Social is really good. I got the double cheeseburger with a side of fries. At first glance the cheeseburger and fries were thin and crispy. The taste is where it lost me. The fries were too heavily salted and the burger was dry. Maybe I came on a bad day, because from experience their burger from the food truck was juicy. I did notice that the patties had already been smashed before being put on the grill, and the cook smashed it even more, so maybe that's why it tasted dry, idk. Service was great and the place was nice and clean, kind of giving old school vibes. I'll come back another day and give it another try. read more
4 months ago
The manager John is very welcoming and honestly the best hospitality I've ever seen at a restaurant. He was interacting with every customer and on top of that his burgers are delicious!! This is the best place to get burgers if ur in the city and the area is very nice. The place is very clean and tidy and it was great. 10/10 experience I'm definitely coming back ! read more
I finally got the chance to have lunch yesterday at this Burger Littles located at 4 Embarcadero Center. I ordered the Fancy Burger Double Patty and a Diet Pepsi. I was so surprised that my burger was not "little" but actually of a decent size. My burger was so juicy and delicious! The 2 beef patties were grilled to order and the 2 slices of fresh tomatoes, sliced grilled onions, melted cheese and the very soft bun made my burger so tasty and a sheer delight to eat. I need come back here to try their Meat & Potato Fries. I would highly recommend this place if ever you are in the Justin Herman Plaza area. read more
7 months ago
Best smash burgers. Try the Fancy double, super yummy even without cheese. Family owned. Shout out to John for being super cool. read more
1 year ago
Tasty smash burgers! The burger was very flavorful and crispy. The portion of the fries was very generous and good for sharing! The service was quick and the staff were super friendly! The space is clean. There's no seating inside but there's plenty of tables outside. Great addition to have in the Embarcadero center! read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Smashed delicious burger! If you like crispy, smashed burger this is the spot. Burger was overflowing the bun. *chef's kiss* Fancy style is with grilled onions, tomatoes, pickles. Fries were double fried and crispy. Definitely the best burger around the area. Take-out only but not a problem with tons of seating nearby. read more
I loved this place when I went the first few times earlier this year, but this past Saturday was a bit of a disappointment. I'll chalk it up to cold winter night but really it was not what I remembered it to be. Fries are no longer thickly cut... wasn't seasoned well. Was just normal fries that you'd find in the frozen section. My Fancy Burger's grilled onions were cold. Something about the bun seemed a bit off but I couldn't put my finger on it. I'm hoping this was a bit of a blip and not how it actually is. I had take my friends from out of town hyping this place up but was honestly pretty disappointed. I'm downgrading from a 5/5 to a 4/5 (more like 3.5) and hoping for a better experience next time. read more
Burger Littles is the best food truck burger I've ever had. Something about their no frills approach to hamburgers and cheeseburgers makes them taste super good and completely unique at the same time. If you're looking for juicy seasoned paddies, perfectly melted cheese, warm buns with toasted edges, and a balanced combination of toppings and condiments, Burger Littles is the food truck you want to go to. The food truck is located at Sparked Social, in Mission Bay in San Francisco. It's a nice closed off area primarily used for a variety of social gatherings. Street parking can be a little tough at lunch and dinner time, but there are large lots for UCSF and Kaiser nearby that are easily walkable especially during off peak hours. Inside Sparked, there is plenty of tables and seating in common areas and in front of some specific food trucks. It's never hard to find somewhere to sit and enjoy your food with company. In terms of service, the people working the truck have always been fast and friendly. They don't rush people looking at the menu, and are always happy to answer questions. I talked about the burger already, but I also found their fries to be really good. I do not like a soft french fry, so I was super happy when I got a whole plate of fries that were toasty and slightly crunchy on the edges. The seasoning was good too. Decent assortment of drinks to go along with everything. My recommendation for burger lovers is to spring for the "fancy" burger, which includes tomatoes, pickles, and grilled onions in addition to some less basic condiments. I am a documented hater of onions on burgers, but that just goes to show how good this burger is - Burger Littles is the only place I'll get onions on my burger. It's that good. read more
9 months ago
Support your local food spot!! Let do this people, late lunch and looking something good in embarcadero area. I found Burger Little at Embarcadero 4, place look like a cool, old school burger spot, great food smell and just awesome service. I talked to John the Owner / chef, serves fresh burgers and he does everything by himself from food prep to cooking, just awesome flavor with garlic fries and smash burger, and John is one awesome person. Hey don't need to take my advised on this and just try it yourself! If your Embarcadero area get you some burgers and fries!! read more
10 months ago
11 months ago
This how you do it crispy edges. Mustard, onion and pickles. That's it. The service fast. Good location. Prices fair for location. I'd come back. Too much salt on fries other than that good bite. read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
Never seems to disappoint. Solid smash burger, decent price ($6 for a single). This is a no frills joint so don't expect patties with all the fix-ins. The hamburger I got today had raw onions (which added a nice crunch), pickles and mustard on a single patty. It hit the spot with the simple but delicious ingredients. And this being my second visit, it's pretty consistent. Today, they threw in some free fries (might've made extra). Appreciate the quick service! When I'm in the mood for a burger by work, this is my spot. read more
Burgers are juicy and seasoned well. The fries are a bit underwhelming though. They came unseasoned and too soft for my liking. They're very similar to Five Guys fries. Everything is really affordable and the wait isn't long for most Sunday afternoons. read more
7 months ago
Food: - Double Cheeseburger: a high quality smash burger. What sets this burger apart from others is the crust. These 3.5oz patties have an amazing crust that adds a crunch and great depth of flavor - Fries: these were okay. If you love fluffy fries, then these are right up your alley I'm glad my friend introduced this spot to me in Spark Social. They serve a high quality burger perfect for a hangout with friends in Spark Social. One thing worth noting is the wait. It could be a one off time, but it took a while for me to place my order despite there being only one person in front of me. Most notably, it was the time in between the person in front of me ordering and when I ordered. Time from order to receiving food was a normal wait time, but the long wait in between taking orders did throw me off. It's likely due to the fact that it's a 2 man team. Nevertheless, if you're craving a burger in mission bay, this is a great option to consider. read more
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