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SAN FRANCISCO
Roam Artisan Burgers
(415) 440-7626 (Union Street)
(415) 800-7801 (Fillmore Street)
roamburgers.com
Burgers topped with this, burgers topped with that — you can order a house special or design your own at Roam Artisan Burgers, a new Readers’ Choice winner this year. Proteins and produce are sourced from “ranchers and farmers dedicated to traditional methods of agriculture,” and hamburger buns are baked fresh daily by a local artisan baker.
EAST BAY
Barney’s Gourmet Hamburgers
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
barneyshamburgers.com
Founded in 1978 and known for specialty hamburgers with a variety of toppings, Barney’s has four locations in the East Bay: Berkeley, Oakland, Albany and Piedmont. Barney’s says, “Each welcoming visit, each interaction we share with you, each creative, delightful bite of our farm-fresh-to table food you savor, is our way of appreciating you.”
SOUTH BAY/PENINSULA
Gott’s Roadside
PALO ALTO
650-326-1000 • gotts.com
Gott’s Roadside — a new Readers’ Choice winner this year — is known for its California Burger with a fried egg, but you can choose from a long list of other options. Founded in 1999 by two brothers and recognized as a James Beard America’s Classic, Gott’s creates “California-inspired dishes using locally sourced ingredients.” Look for California-centric wines and beers as well.
NORTH BAY
Perry’s
(415) 927-1877 (LARKSPUR)
(415) 506-4212 (NOVATO)
perryssf.com
The Perry’s Burger, served with Perry’s house-made chips, is just part of the story at this Bay Area institution, which is known for its classic American food, warm and personable service and bustling bar. Founded more than 50 years ago with one location in San Francisco, Perry’s now serves customers at four locations.