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    Lovely’s

    4.1 (52 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    French fries, chili cheese fries, drive thru burger and cult classic hot dog.
    Patricia S.

    Agree with Sam Smith's review! The drive thru burger was really good and we appreciated the thicker cut pickles that had a snap when you bit into them. We enjoyed the french fries as well. They were nice and crispy and soft in the middle. The hot dog had a good snap but I don't think it was worth it though especially with the basic bun. My friend got the chili cheese fries and he loves them, but I thought it would be better if it were more savory and flavorful.

    The Drive Thru burger with impossible meat and fries
    Mollie K.

    Where do I start, ever since my best friend introduced me to Lovely's it has been my favorite smash burger spot. Every-time we go we eat in silence because that is just how delicious the burger is. The service is amazing every time I walk in I say to myself a "the requirements to work here must be great fashion sense, coolness and to bring great vibes" but seriously everyone is always kind and super helpful. The patio on a nice sunny day is amazing after a long day of work, I do recommend getting there early so you can snag a seat on the patio because they get busy. I enjoy the communal seating as well as the pay as soon as you order so you can just enjoy your meal then head out. Lovely's is truly a reward I highly recommend.

    Drive-Thru
    Thu N.

    Lovely's is a super popular burger spot tucked in the Wood's at Cole Valley. The weather has been amazing recently, and eating burgers/fries in their ambient outdoor patio out back was such a good vibe. Heat lamps are provided for those chillier evenings, too. We got the Drive Thru burgers, which come with shredded lettuce, American cheese, some special sauce, and a hefty burger patty. Honestly a very standard but perfect hamburger. The fries came out piping hot and were so perfectly crispy -- we really enjoyed these. The line for patio seats can get long, so plan accordingly! You can order drinks at Wood's at sip while you wait. Apparently, you may still be able to order burgers to go even if you are unable to get a seat before the kitchen closes.

    Drive Thru burger & fries !!
    Carmen G.

    honestly i love this place so good with a cute back outdoor patio. prob some of the best fries ive had in a while, plus burger was sooo good. staff were attentive & very nice. can also order drinks from the bar (beer & wine only!). also allowed us to bring outside dessert for a friend's bday! ready to go back tbh

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    Kimberly D.

    Wait in line wasn't too long, just depends when people get to and if you want inside or back patio. Got in line around 6:40p, got seated by 6:57p, ordered at 7:03p, and got our food at 7:40p had to minus a star for how long it took from order to getting our food. I was very impressed with the food here! The burger was so good it's definitely a runner up to my #1 burger but it's up there. For a simple burger so so so flavorful, it didn't feel like a smashburger to me just a regular burger but hella good. My favorite tho has to be the Chicago dog. After visiting Chicago this past year, their Chicago dog may be the best Chicago dog in the city. This thing was loaded yet proportionate, flavors of everything mixed well together, and yes beef dawwwwg pls! The fries weren't my favorite, but they were still good. Service was good, parking is street parking, small place indoors with a bigger patio seating outside in the back.

    Burgersssss
    Shannon P.

    Bomb burgers, great service, fun and kid friendly environment! I've been to Lovely's in Oakland and finally got to try the Cole Valley location. Yummy burgers and fries. Highly recommend if you are looking for a place to meetup for drinks, yummy food, a big crowd, or with kids! I'll be back

    Chili cheese dog
    Christine B.

    I've been to the Lovely's in Oakland, and can't say this one is any different - both have a great outdoor atmosphere you can get a delicious burger or hot dog while having a nice, cold beer. This is definitely one of my favorite spots for a chili cheese dog - it has the perfect balance and isn't too heavy.

    Cheese fries
    Natalia B.

    Was craving a Chicago hotdog and found this place near by. Hotdog was made to perfection. Even the sports peppers on the dog were spicy and tangy. My husband ordered the picnic burger and was able to make it vegetarian with an impossible patty. He kept bragging how delicious it was and devoured every bite. We also got a side of cheese fries which were phenomenal and def hot the spot. MY husband tried their Untitled Art IPA, which is non alcoholic. I tried a sip and thought it had alcohol because of how hoppy it was. I was impressed. The place itself is tiny but they have a back patio with more seating. We really enjoyed this place and will be back!

    Jordan L.

    Solid burger spot with great cozy outdoor seating. It gets PACKED early - it's not uncommon to be waiting for 1+ hours and they don't take reservations. They open at 5. Either get there at 4:30/4:45 for the first wave or go at like 6 to try to catch the next wave. Mostly benches outside, but it's a contained area which is nice for kids. I don't think they have high chairs though. The burger is good - smash style. Have heard the hot dog is good too!!

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    Caly T.

    Lovely patio space in the back, staple selection of burgers and dogs. Lively atmosphere on a friday night - waited ~40min to get inside then another wait to find seating (free for all). Took some time for someone to take order (system was down?) The burger patties were thick and i appreciated the size. The OG burger was standard no frills, an elevated McDonalds-tasting burger. The drive thru burger was lacking the schmaltz onions and the special sauce needed more tang. The chicago hot dog had a bit too much relish, enjoyed the pickle spear in it though

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    Karlee J.

    Came right at open of the restaurant at 5pm and the place was already packed! The burgers were phenomenal and the fries were delicious. Except to wait a long time for a table to open up. The cult classic hot dog was just fine but the OG and drive thru were so flavorful and delicious. The outdoor vibe is phenomenal.

    fries
    Pete W.

    Lovely experience through and through. A bit of a line but worth the wait and the line moved steadily. Great food and especially great burger. Came here right before a show at the Fox Theater and was exactly what I needed. You order outside and have the option to eat at picnic tables or eat at the bar which is next door.

    Drive thru burgers with fries
    Caitlyn M.

    I came on a weekend so it was pretty busy. Burgers start at 1pm on Sundays and I got there at about 1:15pm. The tables were all full and there was an area reserved for a birthday party so we got some wine at the counter and waited for a table outside. There was a host who let us know when a table was open. It took about 25min which wasn't too bad. Definitely expect to wait a little if you come on the weekend! It's not a bad wait since you can order drinks to sip while waiting. Got the drive thru burger with an extra patty and fries! It was so good. Reminded me of In N Out since it came with a similar burger sauce. It was a bit messy because of the sauce and melted cheese but it was delicious. I'm not a big meat person so I could have done without the extra patty. I was stuffed after finishing it off. I also really enjoyed their fries!

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