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American · Downtown Oakland · $$
New American · Saint Elizabeth · $$
American · Piedmont Avenue · $$$
American · Oakland · $$
Pub & Grill · Northgate - Waverly · $$
Pizza · East Lake · $$
American · East Peralta · $$
American · Produce and Waterfront · $
Burgers · Oakland · $
Bar · Downtown Oakland · $
Brunch · East Lake · $$
Burgers · Crestmont · $
Burgers · McClymonds · $
American · Northgate - Waverly · $
Diner · Produce and Waterfront · $$
Burgers · Piedmont Avenue · $
Burgers · Montclair Business · $
Burgers · Lakeshore · $$
Well-proportioned patties with fresh toppings and a bun that doesn't fall apart — the core of why regulars keep coming back
American · Mosswood · $
A proper burger on a grain-free bun that actually holds together, with a well-seasoned patty and house sauce that makes it feel indulgent despite the clean ingredients
Burgers · Santa Fe · $$
Double-smashed patties with a lacey, well-charred crust and a soft, toasted bun — the kind of burger that justifies the drive across town
One of the best turkey burgers in Oakland — moist rather than dry, properly seasoned, and treated as a first-class option rather than an afterthought
Dessert · Downtown Oakland · $
Classic American-style burgers with the kind of careful assembly that explains a 4.6 rating — expect well-seasoned patties and fresh toppings
The core offering — a thin beef patty smashed hard on a flat-top for maximum crust and caramelized edges, served on a soft bun
A thick, no-frills patty cooked to order with fresh toppings — the kind of straightforward execution that keeps regulars coming back
The signature oversized patty that defines the menu — thick, unpretentious, and built for serious hunger
Their namesake sandwich — a beef patty with lettuce, tomato, onion, and special sauce on a soft bun that holds together without falling apart
Bar · Rockridge · $$
A classic American pub burger — thick patty, standard toppings, built for satisfaction over style
Classic diner-style burger with a well-seasoned patty — the kind of straightforward execution that earns repeat visits rather than Instagram posts
Burgers · Glenview · $$
House-made patties cooked to order with classic toppings — the kind of straightforward burger that satisfies without overcomplicating things
American · Piedmont Avenue · $$
A straightforward, well-built pub burger with fresh toppings and a properly toasted bun — nothing trendy, everything right
The smash patty dressed Nashville-style with cayenne-forward heat paste — the namesake combo that sets this spot apart from standard smash joints
A straightforward smash-style burger with the kind of charred, salty crust that makes it the anchor of any beer garden menu
A well-constructed smash-style burger that holds its own against dedicated burger spots — the kind of brunch burger you'd come back specifically for
Double-smashed patty with a thin, lacey crust and Korean-inflected sauce that adds a savory-sweet backbone without overwhelming the beef
Pub & Grill · Produce and Waterfront · $$
The anchor of the bar menu — a well-built American burger with the kind of patty-to-bun ratio that keeps regulars coming back
Burgers · East 14th Street Business District · $
Two smashed patties stacked for extra crust-to-meat ratio — the move if you're hungry
A solid housemade-style veggie option that doesn't taste like a frozen patty, popular with the health-conscious Piedmont crowd
Bar · Temescal · $$
A solid, no-frills pub burger with good beef-to-bun ratio — the kind that holds up without trying too hard
The two-patty build for the hungrier order — same quality beef, more of it, still in the under-$15 range
American · Northgate - Waverly · $$
A well-executed American bar burger that earns its keep — not reinventing the wheel, but reliably satisfying
The classic cheeseburger variant — American cheese melted directly on the patty, as it should be
Bar · Redwood Heights · $$
A straightforward, well-executed pub burger — the kind that earns its place on a brewery menu without overclaiming
Brewery & Beer · Produce and Waterfront · $$
Solid American bar-style burgers with standard toppings — nothing groundbreaking, but consistent and satisfying alongside a beer