I can't say enough good things about this burger spot. I decided to try it after seeing that it was rated in the top 100 restaurants in the bay this year, and a burger joint at that. The burgers were absolutely amazing, perfectly cooked, jam packed with flavor, and seriously filling. Gotta get a side of Vic's Mac sauce. On top of that staff was friendly and welcoming and the owner was behind the grill himself. Even came out to greet us. Definitely the best burger spot in the city. I'll be coming back for sure!!! read more

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Came right when they opened (which was the perfect time imo). Parking was difficult to find initially - but after circling around a few times, I realized there is a garage in the same building. Now to the best park...the food! Easily one of the best smash burgers I've had in the bay. I got the cheeseboiga single. Shoe string fries had the best crisp. And take it from me - please don't skip the banana pudding! Service was prompt, and met with a smile. She was patient while we took a while to decide our order. Also, keep a look out for specials. I noticed the special signs right after i placed my order. Food also came out just as quickly. I hope they add more food spots in this food hall! Ambiance is modern, clean. (And there's a Photo Booth!) we will be back!!! read more

Smish Smash - Banana Pudding - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great smash burger. Probably the thinnest sb I have had. Thai style with Thai aioli, cilantro, sprouts burger was incredible. Others had the OG, classic, and just a regular smash. Everyone liked their food. Fries made in beef tallow. Delish! read more

Smish Smash - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Visited on a Saturday night around 6pm with a friend, wasn't too busy only 3-4 ahead of us. Plenty of open seating at Saluhall. Food: Vic Mac Jr. - ordered with a single beef patty, this came on a soft pillowy bun that had a subtle sweetness, beef patty was smashed thin and crispy with a wide lacey skirt nice beefy flavor with great mailard browning but ate a touch dry, generous amount of shredded lettuce which added a fresh lightness to the burger, pickles added a nice tang, raw onions added a touch of spice, sauce was creamy and American cheese added the melty gooey richness The OG - took a bite of my friends and prefered this a little over Vic's the fresh tomato added a nice added a juiciness which was a nice touch Curly fries - good, fried nice and crispy, well seasoned, pretty standard flavor Service was good, quick easy order at the counter, they provided a buzzer that rings when food is ready for pickup, water cups provided as well and ketchup and napkins were self serve. Overall a solid spot for a smash burger in the downtown area. Worth a try if you like thin and crispy patties. read more

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Really cool business with good variety of smash burgers. They got a good chat on them and the trade mark lacy edges you'd expect from a smash burger. They seem to be the only business left running downstairs at this time so there's lots of seating available. Wish their box came with a drink or something paid like $25 for a box with the special at the time. Prolly can't frequent them at that price. Outside is expectedly gross unless there's an event that caused SF to clean up recently. easy parking validation if you spend $25 in ikeas food hall. read more

Smish Smash - Burger box special - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Not a great experience overall :( I've had plenty of smash burgers, but NONE of them had PAPER THIN patties. Like I know it is smashed and supposed to be on the thinner side but you could literally see through the "patty" how much meat are you actually getting?? It was honestly ridiculous. Not to mention the inch thick pile of lettuce. Not to mention we spent $90 on four burgers and two fries. Whaaaat?? I was honestly kind of pissed. Also not to mention this "food hall" is kind of failing. It is not a draw for lunch as we were one group out of two on a Thursday at noon. Our order wasn't even correct! One person asked for no sauce and one person wanted a double patty. Not sure if we paid for double patty or not. Will never go back. Better burgers elsewhere. read more

Smish Smash - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Smish Smash Burger was really good. The meat tasted fresh, seasoned just right, and had those crispy edges that a smash burger's supposed to have. You can tell it's cooked right. The staff were very kind and the interior had a beautiful ambiance and plenty of seating. Definitely my go-to when I'm in the mood for a smash burger. read more

Smish Smash - Vic Mac Jr and fries - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great burgers. The patty and cheese were really juicy. And the fries were crispy the perfect shoe string! Very casual spot that is in a food court area with other restaurants. We went right when it opened and there was already a line. Would def come here again! read more

Smish Smash - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Smish Smash is a great place to stop by for a casual smash burger. I ordered the Double WOW, which comes with white American cheese, onions, and pickles. It was a really good burger, but I did have a few critiques. I think the burger could have been almost twice as good if it had some veggies in it. The patty was very greasy, which caused the wrapper and buns to get soggy toward the end. It was also pretty hard to eat since the patty and cheese would constantly slide to the bottom when I picked it up. Lettuce and tomato could have elevated it to a more balanced burger because they would have absorbed some of the grease and helped add a little friction to keep everything together. When I asked if I could add veggies, they said they weren't able to do that, which felt a bit strange. They do have another burger on the menu that comes with veggies, but I specifically wanted one with white American cheese, and this was the only option with that setup. The fries were also pretty mid. They gave a large portion when ordering a side, but they were basic curly fries with nothing special. Honestly, they tasted like frozen Arby's fries. Overall, the best thing about this place is the beef skirt they get on the patties. It is on the pricier side, but the extremely crispy edges are great and definitely make the burger stand out. It's not the best burger I've had, but if I'm in the area, I'd still stop by for a quick bite. read more

Smish Smash - Double WOW - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious burger in a great location! I wish Salu Food Hall wasn't a failed endeavor because this location is really inviting and spacious once you're inside and convenient to downtown. I got the single Cheeseboiga, large fries, and a soda and once I got over the sticker shock (over $25!) the burger itself was incredible. I can't in good conscience give 5 stars to a single patty $25 burger meal, but if you need a delicious burger fix at whatever price I highly recommend it. It was dead inside (see above on Salu Food Hall), but I got my food in about 5ish minutes! read more

I enjoyed a double wow smash burger here this weekend. Smish smash is located in Saluhall SF, next to IKEA. They have ample seating and had a DJ inside the market which was fun. Burger was good, I'd get it again. Friendly customer service even with a high volume of customers. Only odd part is you need a security guard to open the bathroom for you. read more

Smish Smash - Double Wow burger - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Heaven on a bun! Smush smash is one of the best smash burgers in San Francisco. There is heavy competition in the San Francisco area, and smash smash definitely is stepping up to that challenge. The burger is perfectly seasoned. The cheese is melty, the produce is fresh, and the buns just pull it all together for that quintessential perfect bite each and every time. I'm normally not a curly Frey, kind of girl, but only I needed to try them. Hello Perfect fries! Crispy, tasty, deliciousness. This is a great place to go in San Francisco for a sumptuous burger and fries meal! read more

Smish Smash - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I had tried smish smash at music festivals but never the physical location so I was pumped to be nearby. Even before I thought this was a top 3 smash in SF. Physical location did not disappoint. Line was long but moved quickly and food came out in about 10 minutes. Burger is incredible so are the fries tho I think I'm partial to the curly fries. They have the best ranch and the bar next to their stand has great beer selection. read more

Smish Smash - Vic Mac jr - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

You kind find the spot inside of the ikea foodhall. The burger itself is pretty large and there's a nice sized smashed patty on the burger. It wasn't dry and it had really good flavor. The fries were nice and crispy but not toooo crispy. Overall this was a good burger and fries. read more

Smish Smash - Burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

When I think of San Francisco, smash burgers or even the phrase "smish smash," would never come to mind as New York City takes the reigns. We came in before their 3PM lunch break and ordered the below: Impossible Burger Cheeseboiga Lue Box (Curly Fries) Dac Biet Lue Box (Shoestring Fries) Their hours are a bit different than an ordinary burger institution, however Smish Smash is worth adjusting your schedule to adhere to its. Their staff are caring because they suggested we get the lue box combos instead of ordering the upcharged full priced sides, which is much appreciated-they were right, the lue box combos were enough! I did notice that their website vs. IRL menu has a variance between their impossible patty upcharge-it's actually $2, not $1. Their curly fries are nostalgic and remind me of Arby's without it being an Arby's dupe. You can't go wrong with the classic shoestring fries-either fry option is fried in tallow which is supposedly healthier than vegetable/peanut oil. If you are able to arrive before/after their 3PM lunch break, I would 100% recommend stopping by IKEA/the Saluhall food hall-to this day I am dreaming of Smish Smash's smash burgers and both of their fry types! read more

Smish Smash - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been passing this place up almost everyday since IKEA opened, so decided to go in and give it a go. Smish Smash is located on the street level of the entrance of Saluhall food court. On the menu I had the Classic burger and my friend had the Cheeseboiga. Fairly priced at about $10-13 depending on your option. Bruh, that smashed patty with the crispies at the edges is almost a sin. Brioche bun with shredded lettuce, yum yum cheese with 1000 island (mayo + ketchup). I wouldn't say the burger was amazing or something to crave for, but it was decently good. Service was ok at best and a little confusing - there's QR codes everywhere so it seems like you order from your phone. Then we got to the counter and there's more QR codes. We finally saw the register and the counter person was just looking at us like a glazed donut in a display case. We were so confused. Then we said can we order? Which prompted the human ChatGPT to run its job. Awkward much. Anyhow, besides the lack of customer service, the burger was good. Could have used a bit of salt, but a great alternative. Not sure what the rave is about, I can make the same burger at home with stuff from Trader Joe's, if not better. Would I come here again? Sure, if I was in the area. read more

Smish Smash - Classic and Cheeseboiga - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tried Smish Smash (945 Market) on DoorDash after seeing the Food & Wine article this week and all the recommendations going around... and honestly, I expected way more. I ordered from DoorDash so I was unable to evaluate the service and the ambience. Ordered the "OG" burger -- and when something is labeled OG, you expect flavor, seasoning, and something that stands out. This just didn't hit. The patty was dry, lacked real seasoning, and overall tasted pretty average. The cheese and sauce helped a little, but not enough to make it memorable. With the recent Food & Wine feature and the level of recommendation it's been getting, this was a letdown. Not bad -- just not worth the hype. read more

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Wow! One of the better smash burgers I had thus far. Gaining popularity since the mid-2000s because of social media and chains like Smashburger and local pop ups, there are a lot of competitions for smash burgers. But just because you make a look-a-like doesn't mean it always tastes good. Smish Smash definitely smashed their competition in terms of taste because their burgers are fresh & tasty. Their smash burgers got that lacey edge. I definitely want another one. Fast and courteous service. Located inside the Saluhall on Market St between 5th and 6th Streets. read more

Smish Smash - Cheeseboiga - single / Wow, one of the better smash burgers out there. - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Smish Smash at Saluhall in SF is an absolute must-try for burger lovers! The Cheeseboiga burger was out of this world, with perfectly juicy and well seasoned patties, melty cheese, and the addicting vic mac sauce that had me savoring every bite. The chili cheese curly fries were just as just as good as they were so satisfying, super crispy, and a massive portion that could easily feed two (though I did check the menu recently and no longer see the chili cheese option so perhaps they removed it sadly). Everything is self serve as this place is located within the Saluhall Food Court inside of the down town IKEA. They did manage to cultivate a pretty fun atmosphere though as there are a few places that you can grab drinks from to pair with your meal and even catch games on the big screen when something is on! read more

Smish Smash - Cheeseboiga + chili cheese curly fries - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

I did NOT LIKE this smash burger (more like yuck burger). I really wanted to like it as we walked a long way to get here. It was oily and the meat was weaksauce, as was the weak sauce. It just did not taste good and texture was something i'd love to forget. I was with 4 others at the establishment and none of us enjoyed our burgers that day. I'm starting to fade the smashburger fad. They had free water. read more

Smish Smash - safe to say I won't ever get this again - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Simply put the best burger in the bay. We have been following smish smash for a number of years now and the brick and mortar is no different. read more

Really good Smash Burgers being served at Smish Smash, which is right next door and is connected to IKEA. The prices are a little high with the double being $18. Flavor however was solid. Curly fries were perfect. Overall a good experience in this very big foodhall. read more

Looking for the ultimate smash burger?! Look no further... this is as smashed of a burger you can get with the crispiness, deliciousness and crunchiness from the grill press!! We ordered the WOW single and OG double patty. This burger melts in your mouth ... the softness of the bun, with the tenderness of the patty... YUM. Beware you're definitely going to get your hands greasy and smelling like burger after... haha this patty was so big it was busting out the bun as you can see. Curly fries, reminds me of Arby's!!! Less seasoned but still so crispy and good. Free validated parking in the lot if you spend $15. We all know how impossible it is to get here yet alone find any type of parking here so this was a great perk. read more

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Alright here we are at smish smash located inside the first floor of ikea. Was lucky enough to have no line so the service was super quick. I tried their truffle burger I went with a double. Really good burger I loved the unique crispy texture and the onion ring really hit the spot. This burger was swimming in that truffle aioli it comes with. Overall great experience can't wait to try the rest of the menu. Only thing that I disliked was how expensive it was 25 bucks for just a double including tip . read more

Smish Smash - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

That was a darn good burger if I must say so myself. I love a smash burger, and this place makes it so well! This is located in IKEA's artisanal food court - SALUHALL, on the first floor. Don't miss out! Perfectly crispy patty skirt and they gave lots of sauce, cheese, and lettuce. the potato bun was also soooo yummy. Fluffy bread! I definitely recommend trying their curly fries, which are made with beef tallow! Crispy and flavorful - not too salty. read more

Smish Smash - Vic Mac Jr. - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

What?! Another burger to check out .... Always on the quest for that perfect bite - hard to compete with The Butcher Shop, Marlowe, Spruce - the list gets extensive, but this is a good contender, especially considering it is on Market downtown. Ikea actually comes up with a gem every now and then, and they certainly did this time. My only complaint is the menu is both too extensive and too similar to make a solid choice - but whichever you chose, you'll go home happy. read more

Smish Smash - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had a great experience today at Smish Smash! I had the Smashboiga and it's definitely the best smash burger I've had. Don't forget to get the jalapeños on the side. My boyfriend got the Rueben and the pastrami was amazing. We got the shoestring fries and curly fries which came out hot and fresh. Make sure to also try the chili. I'd come back just for that. We took a banana pudding to go and it was amazing. The staff were super sweet and service was fast. This place is a must try! read more

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The burger itself was really good. It is heavily sauced so i would recommend getting a double to balance out the flavors. The tallow fries are worth getting as they taste amazing and also bulk up your meal. The burgers do feel small especially if you do order a single patty but it's so heavy and filling. This can be good if you want a meal you wont take to-go. Not a place for people with big appetites. The smaller portions for price point is a running theme for most places in the ikea saluhall but its not a bad place to go especially if you have a group of people with different tastes. read more

Smish Smash - Wow burger single patty (front) + Cheesboiga double (back) + tallow fried curly fries - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of my favorite smash burgers! amazing flavor profile and the shop is inside a food mall next to ikea! a little confusing to get to but was decorated very nicely inside. there are tables inside to eat and you order at the kiosk and they call your name when your order is ready. i wouldn't get their ranch again since it was not my favorite kind of ranch and also particularly pricy for a side sauce. i would def recommend the OG since the lettuce and tomato that come with the burger gives a great balance. this is a very pricy burger, though, so it will be more of a treat spot than one that i frequent on a regular basis. the line also gets pretty long so make sure you get there early! read more

Smish Smash - OG - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Truly, I will never not rave about Smish Smash. It is the best burger place in downtown San Francisco - could be all of San Francisco. They have the most flexible hours in comparison to the other burger places like Lovely's in Woods or Maillards. The staff is great. The service is fast. There's open seating in the food hall. Can't complain. 10/10 would recommend. Also shoe string fries all day over curly. read more

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One of the top smashburgers i've had in sf! Staff was friendly and explained the different sauces they have. Price is a little steeper compared to other spots. The patty has the crispy edges just right and the bun used is a good ratio. Pickles are fresh and pickled just the right amount - WOW burger: appreciate that they have a burger with white cheese! It was nice and pickle-y - cheeseboiga: nice tangy sauce, double patty hit the spot - shoestring fries: delicious and perfectly salted - was like a cross between mcdonalds and in n out fries read more

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I only had the curly fries, but they were crisp and tasty, perfect with a beer. Service was friendly and efficient. The space is clean and modern. read more

Smish Smash - Curly fries - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Highly recommend--probably the best smashburger place in the Bay Area. Smashburgers are trending everywhere right now, and I've been on the hunt to find a really good one. I found this spot on Instagram and decided to check out the hype. I got the OG burger because, for me, burgers have to have lettuce, pickles, onions, tomato, and cheese--so this one made perfect sense. The burger was amazing: juicy patties that were so crispy, it almost felt like I was eating a chip. Super flavorful and a pretty generous portion. I'd say the price was very reasonable too. two patties for $18. 10/10 The fries were also really good--crispy, fresh out of the fryer, and nicely seasoned. The portion size was okay; I probably would've liked a few more fries, but the price was fair. $7 10/10 I also tried the signature burger, which was crispy and packed with great flavor. The sauce tasted kind of like In-N-Out's spread. It was a little on the greasy side, but again, a solid choice for $12. 10/10 Service was fine. They had free cucumber or lemon water, though the cups weren't super clean. The ambience was okay--more like a food court vibe, which was fine. But you it is near the tenderloin so you need to be careful. And for tourist that don't know what the tenderloin is, it means you're in the rough part of town. Pro tip: There's a garage on the bottom floor and they validate your parking! Overall, I'd highly recommend this spot as one of the best smashburger places in the Bay Area. You can believe me--I've been searching for a while, and I finally found it here. read more

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I'm a huge fan of burgers especially smash burgers. My opportunity to give this one a try came yesterday when my friend & I happened to be downtown. There are a variety of burger options. Single or double patties. Grilled onions, tomatoes , pickles, etc. White or yellow American cheese. Shoestring or curly fries. Order & pay at the counter. We sat at one of the tables in the food hall waiting for our pager to go off. Once ready our burgers & fries were served on paper. My friend decided we needed the special sauce. She got s1 - ketchup and mayo based. Extra $1.75. I'm not sure it was necessary but I lathered my cheeseburger with some since she bought it. We both got the Reggie Miller. The grass fed beef patty was smashed alright. Flatter than a pancake and paper thin. It was very crispy. The bun was soft and very small compared to the patty. The fries were hot and plentiful. There was plenty of foot traffic while we ate. We noticed a fridge. But not sure what was offered as we didn't have anything to drink. The cheeseburger was good. Next time I will try the double. read more

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Been wanting to try this place for a while. Food hall is cool. There was a DJ while we were there playing music. The burger was good. I think because i had high expectations, it was good but didn't blow me away. 7.5/10 on the burger. I enjoyed the meal. The two kinds of fries were a good option. I'd go back if I'm in the area. read more

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Smish Smash is a smash burger joint located in Saluhall adjacent to IKEA. Around lunch time, you'll probably be able to spot it by a long queue right after you enter Saluhall. I ordered two of their Cheese burgers with curly fries as I wait for my lunch date aka my wife to arrive. The burger is solid, crispy edges, salted perfectly, basically everything great about a smash burger. Where SS stand out is their sauce especially their S1 sauce. You can kinda think of it as an elevated in-n-out sauce. It's tangy, creamy and really carried the burger. The curly fries were also a good team member of the smish smash club, provided an assist every now and then in order for the burger to shine. They were perfectly fried and meaty on the inside. Will definitely be back, perhaps not often as I want to but a great choice in the city if you're ever craving a burger that's not super duper. read more

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Smish Smash this, Smish Smash that, Bruh I've heard so much about this place and it was about time that I visited. Maybe it was the person I had when I got to the counter but they made it a big deal you had to say Cheese"BOIGA" in that specific accent. When all I asked was what she'd recommend between that one and the OG. So I ended up getting the OG so I didn't have to say Cheese"BOIGA" Along with that I got the combo which came with curly fries cooked in Tallow, paired with their S1 sauce (Mayo & Ketchup) Our meal was out in like 10 minutes which was really fast and it made for good timing as my girlfriend was getting hungry. Looking at this burger, it's exactly what I pictured it to be and couldn't be more excited. The bun was steamed slightly for the soft bounce and you could see the crispy skirt on the patty. First bite in and this smashburger was everything I could've hopped for after trying so many recently and being disappointed. So I'm glad they were able to achieve what I was looking for. As for the fries cooked in Tallow, I don't know what it is, but it added a deep flavor with a nice crisp that made it addicting. Another thing to note, is Ikea has a parking structure underneath it so make sure you park there as you can get validated for an hour which helped out immensely. I thought it would completely make our visit free if we stayed under an hour, but the hour validation only covers $6 off which resulted in a $3 pay. Overall will be back no doubt, skipping the meatballs and coming for the Smishsmash read more

Smish Smash - OG & Tallow Fries - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My coworker influenced me to try their smash burger, so I stopped by for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. They are located inside a Saluhall, a food court next to IKEA. They've got 6 different smash burgers with American cheese. There wasn't a line when I arrived, but right after I ordered, a line started forming. I ordered a Single 4 oz Cheeseboiga and a side of shoestring fries. The smash sear was what made the patty juicy and crispy on the edges. It was extremely flavorful with each bite. Best smash burger I've had in the bay. Also loved the crispiness of the fries. I'm sure you can't go wrong with any burgers on their menu. read more

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Solid new smash burger spot! Came here before taking a short walk to the movies at AMC 16. Patty itself is thin and enormous, well seasoned too. The s2 sauce compliments the patty well. Curly fries were a fun addition. The place itself was clean and had a lot of seating. I'd come back if I was in the area and needed a quick bite. read more

Smish Smash - The OG - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Let's get the fat a$$ elephant out of the way, yes it's a pricey burger. But daaang is it a good burger. Well seasoned, juicey with crispy edges, it's what you expect from a burger. I got the cheeseboiga since all I like is meat, cheese, and onions. Shoestrings fries are nice and crispy. Spending $24 for a meal is pretty typical in SF, prolly won't be a daily thing, but a nice treat here and there. Giving this a 4/5 for its price point. Delicious? Yes. But would be nice to be able to get a drink with the $24 price tag. read more

Smish Smash - Cheeseboiga and OG luxe items - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California