"Lovely’s is an Oakland-based spot that now has a location in Cole Valley, and they know how to make a damn good burger. Each one has crispy edges, blankets of just-melted american cheese, and squishy sesame seed rolls to soak up all the juices. Throw in a pile of hand-cut fries and something from the beer and natural wine menu by Woods (with which they share a space), and you’ve got the ideal place for a lowkey catch-up or come-as-you-are birthday hang." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong