"When that North Beach bar hopping extravaganza starts to wind down, haul the group to Sam’s for a reload. The old-school burger institution is open until 2am weekends and midnight on weekdays, and we’re grateful—it’s one of the few late-night spots in town. The space the size (and width) of a U-Haul is filled with old photos of customers, cash-only signs (even though they do accept credit cards), and a “F*ck Off, I’m Hungry” t-shirt. Sidestep and shimmy your way to a stool at the bar, and let a drippy burger come to you. Sam’s keeps theirs simple, like what you’d get at a backyard cookout: it’s loaded with just cheese, onion, tomato, and a fistful of shredded lettuce. Diving into it while it’s pitch black outside is one of the happier half-hours you can spend in SF. " - julia chen 1, lani conway
