I wasn't sure what I wanted to eat this morning, so I asked the lady at the counter. She recommended me a breakfast burrito, with many meat choices available; i stuck with chorizo, and I was not disappointed! I would say this is the best breakfast burrito i've ever had that wasn't from home! The flavor is spot on, not too salty, not bland, and you can still taste all the ingredients. Not to mention it was huge and stuffed!!! Overall amazing experience, I can't wait to hike and eat there again :) read more

TJ Cafe - amazing chorizo breakfast burrito! 10/10 - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

The ultimately utilitarian restarurant! My wife, on a TCM practitioner's recommended diet, wanted an Omelete that Ocean Beach cafe couldn't provide and who sent us to TJ Cafe 3 doors down the street. The omelletes were actually OK - if they'd been served on a china plate, with a lettuce leaf and orange slice garnish or something, I would probably have given them 4 stars - but on a paper plate with a plastic fork? And no free refills on the coffee? No doubt, if quick in and out food is your need, this place will suffice, but for a nice beach front atmosphere in a comfortable space with good attentive service on a Sunday morning, look elsewhere. Their website says they are a "charming eatery nestled in San Francisco, known for its cozy ambiance and delicious comfort food". Bare walls, linoleum flooring, black vinal and chrome chairs and tables are not what I call charming or cozy - but the comfort food might be delicious, however my wife and I can only say that the omlettes were good enough! read more

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Got food poisoning from the chicken sandwich a few days ago. Very disappointed in this restaurant. Otherwise, was located in a good location close to the beach read more

Chicken had a certain texture to it not that it was an unpleasant experience but something felt off read more

TJ Cafe - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place was quite a surprise for us when we were looking for a bite to eat after a run. Wasn't busy at all when we walked in and were pleasantly surprised by the good prices considering the location being a block away from the ocean. The food was simple and tasty, wasn't too oily which was very appreciated. The food also came out quite quick, no hassle in ordering either. Not much to say about this place other than it was good food for a good price, simple and tasty. read more

TJ Cafe - Toast - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Homestyle cooking from chinese owners. Healthier, not overly salty and less emphasis on cheese to match Asian palate. Potato, avocado, spinach, mishroom, egg, onion, bell pepper, tomato. Very good and healthy. Fresh. Low carb load from tortilla. No rice filler in burrito No mandatory tip with cashier hovering you as you swipe your card. Going to try to make their burritos at home and freeze. High crime area, lots of homeless who hang out in the general area. Sleep on the beach. Most hang out at the safeway down the street. Safer to work here. Xfinity wifi and owner behind counter to shoo away the bad people. They can't leave drinks in a commercial self service refrigerator because of theft. read more

TJ Cafe - Breakfast burrito no cheese - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

4 stars for smiles and service. Really 3.5. Just this morning I told my friend, no more fried food. What do i end up getting in the afternoon? Fish and chips. We were in the neighborhood. Beautiful day for a walk along the beach. I heard about their fish and chips and has been wanting to come. They close at 6 pm and Friday to Sunday, they close at 7 pm. By the way, they have breakfast all day. My three pieces of fish and chips was crunchy. A bit salty. Panko coating was good. Instead of French fries, I got the potato salad. Didn't eat that yet. Nice people who run this place. Simple menu. Not expensive. Plenty of seats. read more

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Came by at 4PM on Thanksgiving after a family walk through Lands End to grab a snack, so happy we stopped in!! I feel like I've discovered my new go-to place for beach sandwiches over here. Had a Western Grilled Cheesesteak and it was so fresh and hot. The bread was soft, sweet, and nicely toasted. Perfect balance of meat, cheese, and veggies too. These are also my favorite kind of fries - they remind me of my local diner from back home. They came fresh out of the fryer and paired so well with cold ketchup! Staff were so sweet and kind, especially for working on Thanksgiving. Very grateful for them and hope they got to celebrate afterwards!! read more

TJ Cafe - Western Grilled Cheese Steak Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Honestly not a bad spot! I came here right after a run in the morning so I was the only one there, which made it really calm and nice to eat alone. I got their bountiful breakfast and definitely felt satisfied with the portions, quality, and the pricing. I only paid $12 for the meal! read more

TJ Cafe - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love this spot! Breakfast options are yummy and the sandwiches great too. Cozy brunch or lunch that can be eaten inside or taken nearby to the beach to enjoy. read more

TJ Cafe - The Bountiful Breakfast - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Got the BLAST sandwich with mayo and toasted white bread. It was great for the price. I just wished they salted their fries. Not a big deal as there were packets of salt on the table for me to season my own fries. The waitress was kind and polite. I'm not the type to care about ambiance if the food is good. I'd come back again for sure. read more

TJ Cafe - BLAST Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very kind staff with made to order simple dishes in a beautiful part of the city/coast. Pick up is advised as the ambiance is a bit lacking.

Remember that old chestnut from Britney Spears, "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman"? Well, this spot could sing a sequel, "I'm Not a Fast Food Joint, Not Yet a Cafe". it feels like something in between way out on La Playa near Ocean Beach. It's the last residential street before you hit the Great Highway and a convenient place to grab a lunch before embarking on a cross-city walk. There are quite a few breakfast and burger choices on the menu - though I focused exclusively on their sandwiches on my two visits here (so far). For my virginal meal, I went for the $11.95 B.L.A.S.T. which was a BLT with the addition of avocado and alfalfa sprouts stuffed between two slices of sourdough toast. It was homey goodness with a side of potato salad (photo: https://bit.ly/3PAPeP1). I liked how small and uniform the potatoes were diced. It's the little things, y'know. On my second visit, I tried a perennial favorite, the $11.95 Tuna Melt on sourdough toast. I went with the fries this time (photo: https://bit.ly/3PAQstV). There was a bit too much mayo in the melt, and the fries had a bit of that thawed texture (but nothing a little ketchup can't hide). It just hit the spot when I needed it. What can I say? FOOD - 4 stars...sammies like my mama used to make, she didn't trim the crust either AMBIANCE - 3 stars...definitely a fast food vibe SERVICE - 4 stars...attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...when something modest will do RELATED - Exploring the Outer Richmond? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2HvkBu7 read more

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Amazing service, from the staff! The burger and fries were delicious! Perfect for a nice SF day! read more

TJ Cafe - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm usually wary of restaurants that serve fish and chips that don't specialize in fish and chips, so I didn't expect TJ Cafe's three piece fish and chips to blow my mind as much as it did. Dude. These are insane. They were crisp, light, and flavorful, everything you'd expect good fish and chips to be, and more. They weren't battered the traditional way, rather breaded with panko crumbs, which I think was a superb choice. The fries were nice and crispy, but they don't come with salt, so you'll have to put it on yourself if you like that way. Not to mention the food arrived much faster than expected. Overall, a lovely place, lovely food. Everything is well priced, the ambience is very nostalgic. The fact that I took a chance with the most risky thing on the menu and it came out amazing speaks to the quality of the rest of the menu. Did I also mention it's like a minute from the beach? 5 stars read more

TJ Cafe - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Overall , for the location and price wasn't impressed with frozen potatoes, sausage that were two sliced into 1/4 to spread . Potatoes were mushy and could've been cooked longer my partners burrito tortilla could've been warm / toasted . Very similar to hotel breakfast just alot more expensive. read more

This place closes early for me since I don't get home from work until late. So I thought I would check it out over the holiday break. Very good fish and chips. Will try a burger next week. Very nice service and quick and inexpensive! read more

This place is so cute! My mom and I are easily overwhelmed, so this was a good quiet place to eat. The staff was so kind and food came out fast. Totally recommend! read more

Stopped in for breakfast before the museum and it was fantastic. I had the veggie omelet which had so much avocado it was super creamy and delicious. The bountiful breakfast was a hit as well the eggs were perfectly cook over medium. Comes with French toast, pancake or regular toast. Loves having a sweet option to a standard breakfast plate. Great deal as well, lots of food and reasonable prices read more

Good food and kind staff. Very clean restaurant and bathroom as well. We enjoyed our meal very much :))

Fantastic food especially for such a great price. I'll definitely be back. Such a comfort to be here and love the vibes. Also super fast service and great staff! Will be back. read more

TJ Cafe - Breakfast Burrito Sausage - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a nice place right across the beach. Parking will probably be hard if you can't find a parking spot at the beach area, since it's in a residential area and parking seems scarce. We ordered the Veggie Burger and the bacon cheeseburger. When I asked what is in the veggie burger, the lady said "it's a garden patty." All of it came out very fresh and it was good. For $0.60, we upgraded the fries in the meal to garlic fries. However, they did not put garlic fries in the order the first time and she simply took them and then added garlic on them. The price was good for the quality and we would come back the next time we are in the area. read more

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I try to come here every time I'm near Ocean Beach. Sweet staff and yummy food for a good price. I love the BLT and fish and chips here

Well this place was okay. I wanted to try it since all their reviews were so high. I got fish n chips and my friend got a Teriyaki chicken sandwich. There's no where to sit, so we got drinks at Ocean Beach a couple doors down. They had an outside parklet setup up. We probably should've got food from there instead...... My friend liked his sandwich, but it wasn't anything outstanding. The fish n chips were fine, but honestly. I think they were just ones general run of the mill frozen food and then deep fired. So neither dish was pictured, so if someone is nearby their food was okay, but nothing special. I favor home cooked fresher food, sorry I'm picky. read more

Average food not the best prices good and fast service but think that there are better places

This establishment appears to be encouraging homeless people to setup their encampment directly outside. I will personally boycott this business because 1) its disgusting, unhealthy, unsafe 2) i dont support businesses that encourage homeless encampments that litter everywhere Also the food sucks. Smells like they haven't changed the grease in their deep frier in years. If you can step through the filth of the homeless encampment , go ahead and eat in this dump read more

It was actually pretty good for what it was. Went to the gym and didn't want a burger, but will that next time. If ppl wanted gourmet, not sure why they step in here the first place. They were pretty friendly as well. read more

TJ Cafe - Tuna melt, salmon sandwich and clam chowder - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tiny cafe that serves a variety of burgers. We were at the beach watching the annual LEAP Sand Castle contests and got hungry. This place is across the street from the beach. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner but looks like they close at 6PM. Hubby ordered a cheeseburger with crinkle fries $12 (meal) and enjoyed it. I tried the fish burger $9 and found it to be pretty good, better than what you'd get at a Burger King. You order at the counter, sit at a table and the food is brought to you. There are only 4 tables which 2 are 2 seaters and the others 2 will seat 4. read more

It's a fantastic fusion with unparalleled authenticity.a great date night! Four stars due to limited seating.

Awesome food and super friendly staff! We just went today for an early dinner/late lunch and not only were items really affordable, they were super tasty. We all got burgers and a club sandwich, with some tea. The cafe is smaller but very cozy and sweet; we definitely had a great time. The lady who helped us out was sooo sweet too . Definitely coming back if we're in the area read more

I freaking love Asian owned American food places. It's not quite traditional American style, but it's made very well... FRIED very well. Been here a couple of times. Reminds me of Vikings Subs by the Glen Park Bart. Food is hot when it comes out, and they're very good at customer service. Cheap prices! But oh... don't forget you pay for refills lol. Love this place AND best part? By the beach... so you can walk your fat ass after you eat all the fried food lol. Namaste bishes read more

TJ Cafe - We both got the fried shrimp - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here before hiking and was served the MOST gigantic breakfast burrito. Owned/managed by really sweet and kind people. Definitely recommend! read more

Very good burrito. Me and my friends enjoyed! Good food. I got sausage burrito. So did 2 out of the 6 of my friends. They liked it too. My one friend got a club sandwich, said it was rockin. My other friend got a black coffee, said it was superb. My last friend got a pancake (in picture) was good. Also got over easy eggs that were so scrumptious and delightful. If your taking a trip to the city soon, this is a must! Enjoy! You won't regret it! read more

TJ Cafe - Corn Beef Hash and 2 Eggs - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

When: Monday, September 18th, 2017 around 6pm Why: National Cheeseburger Day How: Pickup through Eat24 *Mushroom Cheeseburger: medium ($6.50), add Bacon: 2 pcs ($1.85) *Bacon Cheeseburger: medium ($7.05), Make It a Combo: Fries and Coke (+$2.80) *Western Grilled Cheese Steak: hot roast beef served with grilled onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and cheese on French roll ($6.60) *Chicken Tender: served with ranch dressing ($7.05) *Garlic Fries ($3.10) The roommate and I were actually trying to go to a fast food spot to celebrate national cheeseburger day for dinner. Since they were closed, we decided to check out TJ Cafe instead. I believe we placed our order about 15 minutes before we got here. Had to wait another 5-10 minutes once we arrived. I got the mushroom cheeseburger. It was meaty, juicy, and cooked nicely. I adore bacon on my burgers so I had to add it. The garlic fries were also good. Garlicky and crispy. I was craving chicken nuggets, do I decided to tenders. I didn't really like them as they tasted like they were in the freezer for a little too long. Though it was a big portion. The roommate seemed to enjoy his burger and cheesesteak. Great spot for burgers, but I'd stay away from their chicken tenders. Convenient if you're at Ocean Beach as it's basically across the street. read more

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We live nearby and love TJ Cafe! Favorite items on the menu are the TJ Burger, the Club Sandwich, and the B.L.A.S.T. Sandwich. Also the breakfast burritos! We like to call ahead and walk over for easy pickup. But the line is never to long to wait for your order either. Unfortunately we don't have any pics of the food. But that's only because it's THAT GOOD. Give this place a try. read more

Food is ok but not great. There's a smell of burnt fryer oil, smokey inside because their deep fryers are too hot. 2 visits and same experience. The French fries tasted like they were fried in old oil. Not too impressed. I hope they correct this because I hate to see small businesses go under. But we have to be honest in hopes that they read these reviews and can correct the problems. I hope they do correct it and I hope they do well in these hard times. read more

Mom and pop store with a fast-food feel. Great place to grab a quick bite if you don't feel like cooking or you're just in the area. There are a variety of items on the menu including breakfast in the morning. Their burgers are good as we had the California burger and that was tasty. The fish and chips were ok. They were crunchy style (panko) rather than battered. The thin cuts of fish were a bit too salty and fries weren't salty enough. Looking forward to ordering their breakfast items and other offerings on the menu next time as I already see other items I want to try. read more

TJ Cafe took over the long standing Burger King by the beach 6 months ago. I've only been to that BK maybe twice in my life, but TJ's is a wonderful change. I've been twice and we've enjoyed it very much so both times. I'm assuming that sole person at the cafe who helped me is the owner, who is so sweet! Since we don't live too far and parking is difficult in the area, we've called for pick up and they've been done by the time we've gone there. First time around: he got a patty melt and I got a regular cheeseburger and we split an order of fries. Super cheap, filling and satisfying. Next time around: I got a huge Chicken Philly Cheesesteak and he got the Breaded Fish & Chips. I loved how his fish and chips were breaded as opposed to the typical regular fried batter. It made it less greasy and the pieces of fish were huge. My Chicken Philly was moist and packed with lots of cheese, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers. He said he would totally get it next time. TJ Cafe is not a five star destination place. It is 5 stars for what it is; A small diner to get great, comforting burgers, sandwiches and breakfasts at an affordable price with friendly and fast service. I can't wait to try their breakfast next time. Support small business owners please and head to TJ Cafe. $5 minimum for credit cards. read more

TJ Cafe - Chicken Philly and Fish N Chips - Burgers Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is a great spot if you are looking for a good hamburger after a walk on the beach by the Cliff House or Lands End. We had 3 hungry kids, and found this place on yelp that was a quick walk from the beach parking lot. What a find! Service was fast, and the food was what you want in a tasty burger and fries. Piping hot and made to order. One last mention of the cashier - super friendly and efficient - and patient in taking down 5 hamburger with different nuances (picky kids). Highly recommend and will definitely go back! read more

Came here right after the beach. They took 25 minutes to make a breakfast bagel sandwich and a clam chowder. The food was disgusting. The clam chowder tasted like canned soup and the egg in the breakfast bagel sandwich was so oily and over cooked. It had a rubbery texture and tasted like old oil. The female worker was also weird and gave off an attitude when I was ordering. read more