WesBurger ‘N’ More

Big burgers for when you have a big appetite. The patty is juicy and cooked to desired perfection. The fixings could use some adjusting though. The lettuce for example, was pretty much minimal on my burger. I ended up adding my own lettuce from home. The one tomato was thin and soft because the skin came off. You know, when you pull the string sort of thing. On both occasions I had to add some variation of ‘sauce’ such as mustard or ketchup. First visit was The Hot Wes, second was The Oki Burger.
Instead of fires your burger comes with a big box of tatter tots. Those are actually quite delicious. Crunch and never oily. Do not get me wrong, I am very happy Wes’ has come to The Mission. We need more burger joints! I can’t say it competes with the burgers at Radish or Hog & Rocks. Or even Burgermeister for that matter. A solid B of a burger.

A co-​worker of mine had a weekly tradition of heading over to Mojo Café every Wednesday to grab a burger and beer. For weeks he raved about these WesBurgers but I never had the inclination to want to visit a crowded popup. As the burgers got more and more popular, my friend informed me that they were soon going to leave the café and open a brick and mortar shop in the Mission. It’s safe to say, I was excited about finally trying the food in a traditional sit down environment.
I finally headed down to the shop on a Monday sometime after the lunch rush. I had every intention of ordering a burger but after looking over their menu, I had to order their special, a portobello reuben. I figured if I liked the sandwich, I’d be back for a burger in no time. Prices were reasonable as I paid somewhere around the $ 10 mark after taxes. In addition to soft drinks and house specials, they also have a draft selection as well as bottled beers and wine.
The ticket time for the food was about 10 – 12 minutes which was reasonable given how busy they were. My co-​worker did order a side of tots which were served prior to our main entrees, which was nice to see. A few minutes later, their burgers began to come out as did my reuben special. The reuben simply looked amazing, grilled to perfection on a nice flat top with plenty of melted cheese. I was surprised to see that it came with tots which was a nice touch.
Without waiting much longer, I took my first bite and I was in heaven. Not only was the sandwich delicious with tons of flavor, but I hadn’t had anything to eat all day making it that much more savory. If there’s anything I can critique on, it’s that the sandwich felt a little greasy, which could of been from the melted cheese. Nevertheless the sandwich was delicious and was enjoyed nicely with a few tator tots on the side.
Overall, i was very impressed with WesBurger; the food was delicious and made to order and equally important the ambiance and décor really transports you back to a time where mom and pop diners serving burgers and fries were commonplace. In a city as expensive as San Francisco, it’s nice to see a success story like WesBurger who started as a popup shop to having a brick and mortar location serving nothing but tasty food with a smile. Isn’t that all you really need? I for one can’t wait to be back.
Ambiance/​Décor: ⁴⁄₅
Food: ⁴⁄₅
Service: ⁴⁄₅
Price: $$
Overall: ⁴⁄₅
Pros:
+ Simple menu with burger and chicken specialties
+ American classic sides (mac & cheese, tots, etc.)
+ Specials (delicious portobello reuben on my given visit)
+ Friendly staff and food runners
+ Reasonable prices and portion sizes
+ Draft beer, bottled beer and wine available
+ Great old school décor and ambiance
+ Accepts credit cards
+ Street parking available
Cons:
— Pricey

The first time I attempted this place I stood in line for about 20 minutes and still didn’t make it to the front — I was starving so ended up eating somewhere else.
The second time I attempted this place, I waited in line for about 10 – 15 minutes and learned they ran out of buns !! :(
Third attempt — I actually got to try the food !! I ordered the hot Wes — average burger. My meat was over cooked — overall, there was nothing special about the burger. I also ordered the deluxe tots because the description sounded like absolute deliciousness. For $ 8 — I really wish I didn’t receive double fried tots ! My tots were WAAAYYYYYYY too crispy, actually not even crispy — just plain hard ! Which just ruined my entire tots experience :(
Overall, my food experience was meh. I don’t think I’d come back.

Eaten the food twice. Once as takeout for food during the Warriors game and once dining in.
The takeout experience was quick and easy. Called it in and they had it ready in 15 mins. Cool take out bags too. not sure why they wrap the sandwiches in foil and then put it in the boxes though. Felt like that made the sandwich a litte soggy.
We had the original, Hot Wes, Southern style fried chicken sandwich, loaded tots, and regular tots.
Original and the Hot Wes were both pretty weak. Meat was over done, wasn’t that juicy, no interesting ingredients. I liked the bun though. Wouldn’t order these again.
The Southern Style Fried Chicken Sandwich was surprisingly good. Big piece of crispy fried chicken, nice coleslaw, pickles, and some good sweet and tangy sauce. I’d come back to try this again.
Tots. Loaded tots had some good sauce on them and grilled onions were nice, but the other toppings didn’t really add anything. Also, the tots are way over-​fried. All I could taste was oil. Couldn’t taste any potato. Wouldn’t order this again.
My dine in experience was nice. Came mid afternoon on a weekday and there was like 2 people in there. Has like an 80s diner kinda vibe going on in there. Came for the Southern Style Fried Chicken Sandwich and was hoping to get some fries, but they don’t have any. Bad move. What kind of burger joint doesn’t have fries? The sandwich comes with tots though. Wonder if that’s like lunch or dine in thing. Didn’t get that when I ordered take out.
The sandwich was still pretty good. Had all the flavors i remember, but it just needed more sauce. The first one I had was more saucy and was much better. They have a table sauce when you die in that was pretty good. Not really sure what it was and the lady working there said it’s had to describe, but it was like sweet, tangy, a little spicy. Made the tots edible as they were still over-​fried and didn’t taste like potatoes.
Was feeling fat so on the way out I ordered a milkshake. I was between the buttermilk and peanut butter. The waitress recommended the peanut butter so i obliged. They also had a new flavor, horchata, which in retrospect I should have ordered since I never had one before. The peanut butter shake was just meh. The consistency wasn’t that great and there was some kind of sour taste in it. Not sure if they use buttermilk in all their shakes or if it’s from the peanut butter they use. Wouldn’t order this shake again, but might have to stop by and try the horchata.
Basically the best thing I had at this burger joint, was the friend chicken sandwich. Smh. Why can’t we get a good burger spot in the Mission? Nothing fancy, just a classic burger and some fries. Something like Whiz burger, but that actually tastes good…
TLDR May come back for the Southern Style Fried Chicken Sandwich. Over-​fried tater tots only, no fries…

Manager wasn’t a pleasant person so we left shortly after getting our food, which was overdone. Will not return, which is sad because it’s a couple blocks from our apartment.

Average. The hype is not real. I live in neighborhood and have been here enough times to come to this rating. Burgers are consistently overcooked. Even when cooked correctly, they are just good. Not amazing. Chewy patty. Fried chicken has too much fatty tissue. No fries at a burger joint is also annoying.
The cookies are Amazing though.
Service is always friendly and great atmosphere but the food is meh

Not that great. I got a cheeseburger and a shake, both totaled almost 18 $. WHAT? I didn’t even get any fries. They don’t even offer fries, only tater tots and potato salad.
The special sauce wasn’t that special and my burger came wrapped in tin foil. Why is this city obsessed in wrapping food in foil? The interior of the actual restaurant itself was awesome, the servers were great. The jukebox plays great old school tunes. I didn’t eat in so I didn’t get to enjoy those things. The peanut butter milk shake was made with buttermilk. Gross. The way the menu had it listed made it seem like the buttermilk shake was separate from the other shakes. It’s not my thing. Other people might like it. I might try this place again, but I wasn’t so thrilled on it. I feel like the taste wasn’t worth the caloric intake.

This gets a big, resounding «MEH» from me. I was excited to try a new burger place, and ordered a medium-​rare burger with grilled onions, American cheese, and tomato. The person taking the other was miffed that I didn’t order one of their specifically-​created signature burgers and grumbled that we should try the burgers as their menu encourages… but you know what? If I’m paying $ 11+ for JUST A BURGER, I should get to decide what I want on that burger, you know?!
Did I mention that your $ 11 just gets you a burger??? No fries or anything else??? Sorry, y’all, that’s a rip-​off!!! Especially since…
The burger I received was ultra-​well-​done (NOT medium-​rare, as I’d specified), a sad, black, charred, shriveled little hockey puck of meat, in the middle of what was comparatively a huge bun… I turned to my partner and exclaimed in alarm, «WHERE’S THE BEEF!!!»
No, seriously, this was highway robbery! I paid $ 11+ for an emaciated, overcooked piece of mediocre meat with a slice of cheese, a few pieces of diced onion, and a bun!!!
Nope. Just nope. Dear New Mission Restaurant Owners, I’m tired of overpaying for your just-​average hamburgers!!! I AM NOT IMPRESSED. And your employees shouldn’t give me lip just because I didn’t want the pickled jalapenos or «special sauce» on my burger… I’m not asking them to besmirch a Van Gogh here, we’re talking about a hamburger, something I clearly make better at home!
I’ll stick to the far-​more-​reasonably-​priced Super Duper, where they don’t overcook my burger and charge a bit less!

My favorite burgers in the city. Wes used to do a popup restaurant at Mojo Bicycle Café every Wednesday. I went to this new location on opening day and am pleased to report that the burgers are still amazing. Wes manages to get a charred crispy exterior on the patty while keeping the center juicy.
At his previous location, Wes would have a different burger every week. There’s a set menu now but there are still special burgers every Wednesday. The tots are amazing too.

Dude. This place is bomb. Way better burgers than Super Duper and super fresh tater tots. Go before it becomes a THING. Highly recommend.

Celebrated the last final of my first year of the MBA program with an excellent Hot Wes Burger, Deluxe Tots to accompany it, and a glass of Allagash White.
WesBurger has a hipster diner feel and serves burgers, fried chicken, tator tots, and a few other All-​American sides. My date tried to deny it but let the record show that he absolutely copied what I ordered. How else did we end up with two Hot Wes’ and two Allagash White?
But of course, it’s because I have good taste and the Hot Wes did not disappoint. We both agreed that the crunchy onion rings were a welcomed component in the burger. The patty was the right size for me but I could imagine that others may prefer more meat. The burger was juicy without being messy, and the bun was toasted to perfection.
The Deluxe Animal Tots were super tasty and the portion was large enough for 2 – 3 people to share. The next time I crave a burger, WesBurger will be at the top of my list.

Was on a mission this weekend to fulfill my veggie burger craving. From my initial stalking it did not seem like WesBurger was really known for their veggie burger but they offered their house made veggie patty to be added to any of the available burgers so I decided to give it a try. Actually, confession, the tater tots are what sold me. We ordered to go but the inside was really cute, old school diner feel.
They had a special burger with caramelized onions so my friend and I got that with a side of queso tots. Veggie burgers are my kryptonite and this patty one was quite good although I’m not sure what the house made patty is made of. I did find some cashews inside and the flavor was great. My only complaint was it was a little dry.
Wasnt a huge fan of the queso tots, I probably should have been somewhat healthy and just do plain tots instead.
I will def add this to my list of go-​to places for a good V-​buger

16.05.13. Accidental run in
1^st visit of definitely many
Burger … 4 ½
Tots … 4 ½
Service … 5 I rarely give these out
Top 2 burger in my opinion
Tater Tots … Some facts backed by Wes himself
Twice fried … Explained the super cripiness
Drained of oil … Evident in my pics
Rare for tots … Have many pores
Burger … Most important
6oz patty
Beefy fond laced meat and buns
Brioche bun … I assumed
Cooked perfectly medium
Lightly formed … Not overworked… Not dense
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Main judgement
When I judge a burger on even ground if possible
Pure meat
Moisture
Fond adheres to the meat
Greasiness
Flavor … Seasoning
Saltiness
Bun
Integrity when it absorbs juice and other liquid
Toasted on grill absorbed the fond from flattop
Brioche … Helps
— — –
I ignore embellishments … Cheating
Fore Gras
Truffle… All forms
Sauces
Cheese
Butter
With toppings u can elevate a McDonald burger
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Experience
I had the pleasure trying the followings
In and Out
Super Duper
Unami Burger
Burger Bar … SF
Joe’s Cable Car Burger … Sadly it closed
Bill’s
Burgermeister
Boulevard
Kronoburger… Food booth, so not final assessment
Panther Ranch
4505 BBQ
Food Festivals … Too many to count
Restaurants … 20 adult years worth
Only if it was specially made
Etc …
Rough draft
Will update

Because fried chicken is fun. And delicious and crunchy and juicy.
I was craving a burger and fries and dragged the boyfriend to this spot on Mission. Unassuming place (yes, next to Mission Chinese) that resembled a good ol’ diner inside.
The Okie Burger $ 11 — pretty standard combination of onions, mustard, pickles, and American cheese. The pickle flavor was overwhelming :(There were at least 8 slices of pickles, one in every bite that I had. And I didn’t realize how small a 6 oz. patty was :(It was so-​so, just wished there was less pickles. (Boyfriend picked out the pickles after he took a first bite…)
Southern Style Fried Chicken $ 10 — SO GOOD. Now this is a good sandwich. Classic fried chicken (extra crispy!) with spicy aioli and pickle slaw. Huge portion and great for the price. Really loved this combo, wish I ordered two of these instead.
Tots — go with the standard instead of the deluxe… The deluxe was some onions, queso, spicy bacon combination that was just too much. Haha the cashier said it was good so we went with it, but honestly the plain tots by itself was super delicious. Really crispy and straight from the fryer for sure.

OMG. What an epic meal. Amazing food, excellent service, awesome location. Just don’t think about the calories, and come famished.
My husband and I shared the following great dishes:
1) Deluxe Tater tots — tots with grilled onions (we got the queso and bacon on the side) — delicious but heavy
2) Nashville chicken sandwich — super spicy and flavorful chicken that packs a punch. Tasty and intense.
3) The weekly special burger with hatch chilies and garlic aioli — flavorful but also extremely filling
I had a punch and my husband had a Lone Star beer — both decent.
Overall, the food is great, but really rich and heavy. We may not be eating another meal for 24 hours!
The service is excellent. The order taker was very knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. The food came out quickly, and we really appreciated the fact that our server proactively offered to cut our sandwiches in half since we were sharing. Our plates were also cleared promptly.
The casual diner setting and blues music makes for a fun evening.
Amazing addition to the Mission!

Yeah!!! — I love Wes and he has been working sooo hard all these many years and I am so happy he finally has his own place and it is great. I have been to his pop up at Mojo Bicycle, I have been to his pop up fried chicken in the Castro. I was there on week ONE of the fried chicken pop-​up and was chatting with him and asking what other fried chicken types he was going to do, I and suggested the Tennessee Hot fried chicken as an option, and he said «yes» that would happen — so I take credit for this place now, even though I am likely delusional.
Last night was the night we got to go. Parking in «the Mish» is a pain, FOR SURE. But we got a spot in one of those weird little alleys which I think is a good tip.
We ordered the loaded tots, I ordered theTennessee hot fried chicken sandwich and my man go the hot mess burger. Both were fantastic — and he ain’t kiddin’ that chicken sandwich is pretty dang spicy, I choked on my first bite, then settled in to enjoy. The burger was as good as it was at the pop-​up at Mojo, flavorful, juicy and a nice crust (At Mojo the were cooked in cast iron skillets). The chicken was a nice big piece & super crunchy outside and moist inside. I wish he did onion rings!!! («Are you listening Wes?»)
My only complaint would be that the tots came out BEFORE the sammys. I like them as a side — not an appetizer.
Wes is still very involved — running food and schmoozing.
Bathrooms are nice and clean.

I was so excited to try Wesburger when they finally opened a brick-​and-​mortar restaurant! I’ve wanted to go to the pop-​up at Mojo’s for a while, but just could never make it there. Finally got a chance to stop by the newly opened place in the Mission.
My boyfriend and I came by on a Saturday night, and while it was crowded, we easily found a booth in the back. I like the retro, casual ambiance and the service were pretty friendly. Order at the counter and the waiters will bring your food out to your table.
FOOD:
We ordered the Hot Wes, the Okie Burger, and the deluxe tots. It took a while for our order to come out.
* The Hot Wes — Definitely our favorite burger between the two. The burger itself is small for $ 11, but it was tasty and not greasy. I really liked the heat of the peppers.
* The Okie Burger — Being from Oklahoma, I had to try this burger. Sadly, I was disappointed. The burger was totally overpowered by the strong mustard and pickles on the bottom. Please leave those on the side! I wished there had been more grilled onions on the burger. I was tempted to stuff the onions from the tots on the burger.
* The Deluxe Tots — While not exactly «life-​changing», they were definitely good. I liked the grilled onions and queso on top. Also had a yummy spicy kick!
* They also have Allagash White! Bonus points.
Overall, 3.5 stars. A bit pricey for 2 burgers, 2 beers, and tots. Although they’re not my favorite burgers in the city, it was still pretty delicious. I’ll definitely be back to try their fried chicken and tots!

Finally stopped by the new WesBurger N’ More and it was all my burger dreams could hope for n’ more!
We snagged a comfy booth after ordering an Okie burger, Hot Wes, OG tots, and a couple thirst quenchers. The retro diner design was kitschy in the best way possible; more of a minimalist retro look, not chintzy at all.
The provisions were what you’d expect from any Wes Burger you’ve had at the pop-​up. Buttery soft buns that are perfectly toasted, fresh toppings, and of course that tender as hell brisket patty. The Okie is my favorite — you can’t go wrong with pickles & mustard, IMHO. There’s also a weekly special for those who like the more eccentric burgers — this week’s was the Mission Burger.
The man himself was running orders and took the time to chat with all us hungry patrons. Thanks for the pellet ice for our Coke!
If you’re a veteran of the pop-​up and don’t wanna make the trek to the Mission, change that attitude because it is all worth it, my friends. WesBurger newbs, get yourself down here ASAP, you’ve got a lot of catching up to do.

best burger in town. yes its $ 11 for a very small burger but you can taste the quality of the meat, the preparation… juicy and so tender. dripping full of flavor!
I also got the 3 piece chicken plate, with brisket beans and mac n cheese.
chicken is good, crispy, not greasy, sort of like chicken fingers —boneless. Beans were good mac and cheese could have been better but its more like sharp chedder.
Also got the animal style tator tots– these are a must!
OD’d on fried food but totally worth it and best hangover food ever.
had a artisan rootbeer on tap for $ 4, really good too. Great store front with no line so far on a friday. Will come again for their burger. Better than marlowe burger. I will opt for cheese next time.
go now!

4.5 STARS
Every day I get my daily dose of what’s happening in this world via Elite Daily and Buzzfeed. Besides reporting on the latest Kartrashian news like what they ate for breakfast and what soap they use to wash their ass (gotta be camera ready for all those naked selfies!), sometimes there are some worthwhile reads like this guy who hired a professional photographer to help him «get the most likes» on social media:
. As a ridiculous as it sounds, having a professional food photographer piqued my interest. Not that I can afford one (nor would I ever hire one IF I had the money) but the thought of having drool worthy food porn… every single time via a professional is relieving for a Type A person like myself. Plus, I wouldn’t have to look like that «crazy Asian person taking food pics on a stool» for that purrrrfect aerial shot.
WesBurger has been in listed in multiple «Best Burger Lists» in San Francisco for the past year but his weekly pop-​up at Mojo Bicycle Café in NoPa was very difficult for me to get to on Wednesday nights. So, when I read that he was opening his brick and mortar up in Mission which is much closer to me, I was ecstatic! I stalked his social media posts on a daily basis for an opening date and got a chance to attend one of his soft openings earlier this week.
I read that Mojo was often packed for Wes’ weekly burger pop-​up and he had lots of regulars.
Thirty minutes before soft opening night #3, there was already a line outside and he knew many customers by name so he definitely has a loyal following.
For the soft opening menu there were three burgers available ($ 11 each): Hot Wes (w/​onion rings, queso, and pickled jalapeño), Okie Burger (cooked on bed of onions w/​mustard, pickles, and American cheese), and I believe the Old American Burger (w/​lettuce, tomato, special sauce, and American cheese). Housemade veggie patty is available in any burger style. Also, on the menu is Fried Chicken (southern style or Nashville hot) and Tater Tots. Beer and wine only. I believe it’s only cash only during the soft opening stage (ATM inside)? There’s no waiter service; order at the counter, grab a number, and your food will be delivered to you.
Since I had Tater Tot (my dog) in tow, we ordered to go (not recommended but we ate our food immediately in the car). I ran into fellow Unilocaler, Michael M. while in line and took his lead on what to order since he was a regular at Wes’ burger pop-​up. He was nice enough to bring his order to me to take a food pic. Food porn of «to-​go» orders never look as sexy as it’s laid on a plate right?
At first glance, the Hot Wes may not look impressive, size-​wise:
but when I got to the car and unwrapped the foil… HELLO, GORGEOUS:
. The thick, juicy brisket patty had a well-​seasoned crust and was perfectly cradled by the toasted buttery brioche bun. I usually like me burgers plain with cheese because I don’t want anything to distract from the delicious beefy flavor but the Hot Wes is Wes’ signature burger for a reason. The melty queso, crunchy fried onion rings, and pickled jalapeño provide a harmonious melding of textures and layers of flavor. DO add bacon (+$ 2) on your burger for that extra layer of rich, porky flavor. My only gripe was the patty was cooked too well for my liking (medium well). Had it been medium rare, this would be my top burger pick in SF next to Rove Kitchen’s. I’m confident they’ll work out this kink before their grand opening.
Of course, you gotta pair that delicious burger with some Tater Tots… deluxe at that ($ 8):
. Think animal style but an elevated version with bulgogi bacon that adds a savory caramelized crunch.
I ordered the Fried Chicken Platter ($ 13) for my friend who was waiting in the car with Tater Tot:
. The boneless chicken thigh has an über crunchy batter (double fried) and was very moist and flavorful (brine?). You get three pieces so if you’re hangry, you may want to order a bucket! You also get your choice of two sides (mac n’ cheese, potato salad, collard greens, or baked beans). He wanted a double order of potato salad which was tangy and had a nice kick. The potatoes were a little undercooked though.
The staff were all very nice and my order to-​go took about 12 minutes which was timely for a soft opening.
Loved the retro ambiance with orange eames molded plastic chairs, green swivel counter chairs, and the vintage jukebox.
Parking…well, it’s in the heart of the mission. Good luck but it’s SO worth it!