Meet The Burger Guys
Three friends, one mission: find the best burger in San Francisco. Every burger is independently rated across three dimensions by each rater. No compromises, no shortcuts, no sponsored reviews.
Anthony
The patty perfectionist. Anthony obsesses over meat quality, cook temperature, and seasoning balance. If the patty isn't right, nothing else matters.
Stu
The architecture critic. Stu evaluates how every element works together — the bun-to-meat ratio, the structural integrity, the way condiments complement rather than overpower.
Jason
The essence hunter. Jason chases the X-factor — creativity, vibe, that indefinable quality that makes a burger memorable. A great burger tells a story.
How We Rate
Every burger is rated on a 0–5 scale across three dimensions. Each of the three raters scores independently. The final score is the average of all three raters' composite scores.
Meat
Quality of the patty — flavor, cook, seasoning, texture. This is the foundation. A 5.0 means the patty alone would be worth ordering.
Bun
The bun itself and how it complements the whole burger. Texture, toast, structural integrity, flavor contribution. A great bun disappears — a bad one ruins everything.
Essence
The X-factor. Creativity, accoutrements, how it all comes together. A great essence score can elevate an otherwise average burger. This is where personality lives.
Score Scale
Bang for Buck
Final Score ÷ Price. The higher the number, the more burger you get for your dollar. Toggle “Bang for Buck” on the main rankings page to sort by value.
Contact Us
Got a burger we need to try, a correction, or just want to talk patties? Reach the crew directly.
theguys@bestburgers.co