John D.
Yelp
Eat Grinder
Smallish, family-run eatery that features their version of "LA-style street food" (i.e., shit your cardiologist would pass out looking at) and was named to the 2020 Yelp Top-100 (#55 respectively).
Don't come here if you're looking to count calories or worried about your cholesterol numbers because this place ain't for you. However, if you're looking for flavor bombs and just pure unadulterated fucking delicious food, then this is your spot.
The Good:
*Service is the name of the game here, as the owners are as advertised and welcome you to their business with warmth and a friendly smile.
*Bacon Jam Fries were everything we wanted, and then some; bacon, onion, tomato, and mozzarella cheese made this a spectacular dish packed with flavor.
*Frosted Flakes covered and deep-fried French Toast was utterly fantastic. The crunchy outside and soft middle was a textural mouth party, and the fact that it wasn't sickeningly sweet was a huge bonus.
*They purport their 405 Traffic Jam Burger to be the best in The Bay, and I might be inclined to agree; fresh ground rib, pastrami, and a whole medly of other ingredients made this one incredible burger. Also, the fact that they're able to present it so beautifully without it falling apart is also a huge bonus. So many times, a ginormous burger is served falling apart and a complete shit-show presentation-wise, while 310's was simply magnificent and a work of true craftsmen.
*My picky son loved his Rampart Glizzy.
*Prices are quite fantastic for what you get.
The Meh:
*Virtually zero online presence beyond Yelp. No IG, no FB, and no website. It's not really a big deal, but it's a bit odd.
The Ugly:
*No beers or alcohol to go along with those magnificent burgers. :(
TLDR: Maybe some of the best cheat day food I've had in a long, long time. #WorthIt