Great Burgers Are a Few Miles Away

A great burger does not have to be the stuff of summer barbeques only. If you’re in the mood for a giant burger but don’t want to fire up the grill, here are a few places to go to get that beefy fix.

The name says it all for this local chain of burger joints. This Bayhill Shopping Center location features a variety of giant burgers made to order, and offers local favorite Mitchell’s ice cream for dessert.

Located in a shopping center along El Camino Real, this popular chain keeps diners coming back with their huge burger menu, which features favorites like the Guacamole Bacon Burger and the Bleu Ribbon Burger.

Head to this South San Francisco eatery early in the day to enjoy a huge burger. Located on Grand Avenue right in the heart of downtown, this cozy café is open for breakfast and lunch only.

An Italian deli may not be the first place most people look for a great burger, but Lidia’s in South San Francisco features Niman ranch beef for their patties. Stop in for a burger and grab some pasta on the side.

• Bill’s Place

If you find yourself craving some red meat while on a day trip to San Francisco, stop in to this neighborhood classic. Bill’s Place features a full menu of gourmet “Celebrity” burgers, named after famous locals. Enjoy a Herb Caen Burger with Monterey Jack cheese or the Carol Doda, which honors the dancing legend with two side-by-side 1/3 lb. beef patties topped with an olive apiece.