Buster's Cheese Steak

Such a delicious cheese steak. I got the phillapeno and it was prepared so quickly. It came out hot and fresh with such divine flavours. Really hit the spot after a big day exploring SF

This place is a gem! Absolutely delicious. Very quick service and made to order. These guys are extremely kind to all their customers. Be sure to visit!

Great tasting cheese steaks. The meat was hot and straight from the grill. I had to let it cool down a bit. The fries were crispy on the outside and salted well. The service was less than 5 minutes. A good place to get a quick bite or take out. The meat was nice and tender and juicy. Overall, a great place to eat.

Delicious cheesesteaks for a reasonable price. The menu is relatively simple, but there are enough options and variety to make everyone happy. Great location with some outdoor seating, excellent service, and it’s open pretty much all the time. Overall excellent experience and some of the best cheesesteaks I’ve ever had.

My wife and I stumbled upon this place about a month ago. During the north beach festival. I had the north beach cheese steak with garlic fries. Smacking ...... I would come back!

I tried the steak-stone sandwich (the chef’s choice), which has a hot honey sauce. It was okay, but I wouldn’t order it again. The sauce tastes too tomatoey, like from tomato concentrate, and doesn’t taste like honey. It was a bit bland. I’d come again to try the classic one. I was also disappointed by the portion size: I ordered a large sandwich, but it came out to be a regular size sandwich. The fries are good but are frozen. The woman at the counter offers nice service.

Small establishment that serves cheese steaks, burgers, and more. Could probably seat like 8 people here shoulder to shoulder. Ordered their steak-stone (L) and mushroom philly cheese steak (S). Love the hot honey cheese steak sauce.. had the right balance between heat and sweetness... not one for cheese steaks but this place left a good impression! I plan to come back in the future.

Solid steak and cheese. Not too skimpy on beef and bread was nice. Fries were your regular crinkle cut, so you might want to ask for the secret sauce. They keep it behind the counter unlike other condiments because ppl try to steal the whole bottle.

Came here for a philly cheesesteak fix. Ordered the original, no modifications. Man taking the order was nice and hospitable. The sandwich was good, but has the potential to be great next time with the proper modifications. Friends ordered the cheese fries / garlic cheese fries & highly recommend it. Will be back again!

Cozy little spot with just enough seating to enjoy your food. Inside, there are bar stools facing the windows or the cooking station, so you can watch your cheesesteak being made to order. It's very easy to order, and the staff do a great job keeping everything clean and organized. They also hand you a generous stack of napkins with your order, which really came in handy. I ordered the large Philly cheesesteak with the fries and soda combo. The total came to $19.85 with tax. For San Francisco, that price makes sense considering the area and what similar meals cost nearby. Everything tasted good, but the fries really impressed me the most. They came out extra crispy, clearly fried to order, and had a great portion size. Honestly, without the fries, I probably would have still been hungry and considered getting a second cheesesteak. The bread was soft and airy and held the cheesesteak together well. At first glance, it looked like there was a lot of meat, but once I picked it up and gave it a gentle squeeze, it flattened out to about two inches thick. It still hit the spot, but I would have loved a more stacked cheesesteak like you'd get in Philly or even compared to the chain Jersey Mikes. That said, being able to get a decent cheesesteak in SF at all is something I'm grateful for. I'll definitely be coming back because I love meat, cheese, and bread. Next time I want to try it with Whiz on top for that classic finish. Remember, never skip the bev and fries!

I wound up here because Molinaris was ridiculously busy the ran out of numbers. As I step back out I noticed this place and the banner stating first cheesesteak shop in CA. Was starving and had to pick up the man shortly. It wasn't too busy and the menu item nice a simple. Settled on mushroom philly. Came out quick and decided to eat half at their outside seating area. It was decent and the bread which makes the whole philly thing a thing not bad. However something was missing in flavor for me. I also grew up on the Cheesesteak Shop cheesesteaks and the my trip to Philly and Angelos Pizzeria blew all West Coast Philly joints I've tried out of the water.

A tiny classic spot with hella chill vibes and a great team from what I saw. A very straight forward menu, we went with the mushroom cheesesteak + jalapeños. Their fries are also good, and they have like 6 different sauces to choose from for dipping lol. Would definitely come here again at anytime!

We were in this part of town for the free Zhu concert this past week, and when we didn't find any food at the night market worth waiting in line for, we decided to go with my all-time favorite for a cheesesteak, Buster's! For less than $15 you can get the most delicious and tastiest cheesesteak I've eaten in the Bay Area, when I compare cheesesteaks, this is my bar. I typically go for the most whole sub cheesesteak bc it has lettuce, tomato, and mayo but the jalapeño cheesesteak is where it's at, just be sure to ask for mayo too. While it tastes good when you bring it home, nothing beats a fresh one, eating it at their counter seats. Watching the chef make it fresh, getting it piping hot, it's my comfort meal. Don't sleep on their burger and garlic fries as well. Burger is massive and a great value. I used to think this spot was good for late night, but I've come to appreciate Busters at all times of the day and in any situation. It's reliable and even on an off day still satisfies the craving for a tasty meal.

Fast af service. Bomb food, tastes fresh. They don't skimp on the meat. The guy working was awesome, came and cleaned the table as we sat down outside and also brought the food out. Would come here again

This is my first time trying to buster's cheesesteak was very very good. There was jalapeños in it, which were OK with me. My girlfriend is not a really big fan of spicy. I didn't say it on the DoorDash menu, but it's totally OK. Service here was very very friendly and DoorDash was very quick. There was no ambience because we ate this at home.

Buster's has got to be the BEST sandwich restaurant in California! Their Cheese Steak sandwiches are phenomenal - generous portions and the service always exceeds our expectations! I think we have tried almost the entire menu - and regardless of which sandwich you get - you won't be disappointed & guaranteed you will be back for more! I Buster's!

Best damn cheesecake in SF. My boyfriend freaking loves this place so we frequent it often and I ain't mad about it. This is a must stop while in North Beach. The cheesesteaks are super fresh and cooked to order every time. My favorite is the Phillapeno Cheesecake - grilled onions, a little kick of spice with the jalapenos, and the gooey cheese, it is just perfect. If you want more of a "traditional" sandwich type of cheesesteak with mayo, pickles, tomatoes, the California is the way to go. Service is super efficient. They work fast and are super friendly. This is a no frills spot. Super casual with pretty minimal seating. There are a few bar seats so you can watch your food being cooked, window seats to people watch, and a parklet outside. These also travel really well, if you're looking for delivery or take out. Prices are unbeatable, a large runs under $15 and they're open super late! Win, win!

Man, support your local favorite food spot! First and foremost this is the best Philly cheese steak sandwich in SF! Worked in SF for 20 plus years and this is the go to spot for me to get that Philly, Burgers, Dogs and fries fix. The taste is on point all the time, service is super fast and the staff are down to earth, the place is just nostalgic for me just gives you that old school food spot. I suggest going here and just taste everything. Hey don't need to take my word for it. just try it!

Pretty damn good! After not visiting this spot for a couple years, I came back with some friends to show it off. My friends were not disappointed and of course neither was I. They have a small sitting area (bar top only) and you can sit as well as watch your sandwich being made fresh in front of you. I typically get the California cheesesteak and it seems to do hit the spot everytime. This is a great late night spot while drinking or just for a quick fix while roaming the city. *They no longer sell beer

Buster's is a gem in the North Beach neighborhood. One of the best cheesesteak sandwich places in San Francisco and it's been around so you know they had time to perfect the flavors. The restaurant is small with a few bar seating inside but there is a parket with additional outdoor seatings. Service was fast! It was not even 5 minutes when our orders arrived. I got the North Beach cheese steak and added mushrooms. It was delicious and a bit challenging to eat neatly. The sandwiches were piping hot and had a perfect ratio of bread to filling. Make sure you grab some chili garlic and honey garlic sauce. They are the perfect condiments to the sandwich and fries.

Service was good and so was the food. I could have had back 2 back sandwiches. Well cooked, soft bread and so tasty. The next day I was longing for more.

It's been awhile since I've been to the City of Brotherly Love. Home of Rocky, the 76ers, Eagles, Phillies, and... wait... Philly cheese steak sandwiches. In my previous job, I was fortunate to visit several East coast cities when exhibiting at trade shows annually for several years. One year, we stayed at the Holiday Inn downtown and looked for a late dinner after flying in after dinner time. We walked into a random fast-food place still open at 10 pm. Boy was I hooked. Fast forward about thirty years and it's been a while since I've been to the right coast. So, having enjoyed versions here, mainly at the old Max's Diner on 3rd and Folsom, l tempered my expectations when finally coming here for a weekday lunch. There was a delivery driver outside waiting for his order when I walked in to study the menu before ordering. I ended up getting the mushroom Philly cheese steak sandwich, large (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=ndTVgfPtcIZ-dq53jqvIqw) and made it a combo for $5.00 which includes fries (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=I4zsJZ580xPeRhJrYH6aKw) and a can of soda. I ordered the sandwich with cheese whiz, the original Philly recipe ingredient. About five minutes later, the cashier brought it to me as I dined-in at the furthest window side stool. I walked back to the counter where a number of sauce bottles sat. There is no shortage of sauce options which include ketchup, BBQ sauce, Louisiana hot, Buffalo, garlic chili sauces, and mustard (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=6E1aXiq-kQeBiUJaqFbqOw). The filling is generous though I probably should have added some veggies to this (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=7yyHcUvfRGK9iMHo6iZAyg) for texture and flavor contrast; it would help me feel less guilty as I feasted. The flavors were pretty good as I squirted BBQ and Louisiana hot sauce into my sandwich. I also squirted a good amount of ketchup for the piping hot crinkle fries. I was only able to finish a little more than half of my sandwich, bringing most of my second half home as part of my dinner. I experimented with their garlic chili sauce but found the Louisiana hot sauce tastier. Definitely not your spot if you seek a light lunch. The fries were crinkle cut and served hot (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=I4zsJZ580xPeRhJrYH6aKw). I finished about half of this, finishing the rest as part of my dinner that night. Overall, I enjoyed my very filling lunch though I must admit to feeling a bit bloated from the heaviness. I will come back and likely get the half sandwich with different toppings. For those Philly locals, this likely doesn't fall within your expectations of being authentic like Pat's or Geno's.

Wow I've had cheese steaks but this one hear Is amazing Great Philly will be coming back and telling everyone about this spot

This is the best cheesesteak in the Bay Area. I've never had better Today I had the mushroom, onion provolone cheese and steak. It was juicy, flavorful, tender and the roll held it all together. I had the small which is the size of other places large.

Randomly stopped by on a weekday and the place is really small. Couple seats inside and some outdoor seating. Really solid meal if you want something quick to go. I haven't had my fair share of cheesesteaks other than the Costco frozen ones lol. Was an extra dollar to add all the toppings to make it great and I forgot to add the bell peppers. They also have sauces at the counter you can pour on since it can get repetitive with the simple ingredients. Not an outstanding sandwich but still delicious nonetheless and if you want something new, here ya go.

You didn't think you could get bang for your buck in San Francisco? Welp you've never been to busters then. Oh you see they are doing regular size portions for regular prices here right? You must think the food isn't good then. You're wrong again. Now you're 0 for 2. Stop making yourself look silly buster and listen to me. This is just good ole fashion Philly, hamburgers and fries. No frills. You can get a hot dog too. Why not? It's not going to be the best you ever have. But it's Just good simple junk food in a super convenient location in North Beach. You can find real value here. Don't question me Buster. I'm telling you the truth. (4.5 Stars)

Cool late night by spot in the city food is hit and miss but when it hits it's amazing but most of the time it's a miss that's why the 3 star rating!!! But when it hits it's a 5star but hardly lol

You probably stumbled onto this review trying to figure out the question "if i should stop by here while I'm out here in North Beach?". The answer is, absolutely. Especially if you had a good amount to drink just now. There is a lot of places to eat from while in North Beach, but this could be your new go-to if you go with the Phillapeño cheesesteak w/ some garlic cheese fries. That will get you right for the night. Absolute gem of a spot. They're open late night too.

I loooove Buster's! I ordered the California cheesesteak!! It was delicious, well cooked with fresh veggies. Whichever sandwich you order, you'll definitely enjoy it!!! Also, they have sauces that you can take home. My favorite is the honey garlic. Yummmm! You will have a very happy tummy with their food. You've got to try this place.

Best Philly Cheesesteaks in SF. After a night of celebrating friendship in Chinatown, walk over to Busters. The service, food, atmosphere is exquisite. This is establishment is one of many that make San Francisco truly, the best city in the world.

Pretty solid, I usually get this place for takeout and the cheesesteak is decent for a late night meal. But I think I like the cheesesteak shop a little bit more

You can see how cheesy they come out! Love the many choices of sauces. Kind workers and quick. Small place but convenient!

it was good. but.. was lacking flavour overall which brought it down a lot for me, the roll was very soft, very nice, the cheese was melty, very good, the onions caramelized but the lack of salt really killed the flavour profiling

Philly cheesesteak Fire and chef Peppers and cherries Swiss and provolone The best

Good cheeesteaks Decent size Price not bad Many sauces available Buffalo, Ranch, Bque, Tabasco and Crystal Good taste in the meat

Buster's still has one of the best cheesesteaks in the city. It never disappoints, and the price is still great despite all the inflation going on. Their bread or roll was toasted and fresh, unlike other places where they're cold and hard, which makes the whole experience not enjoyable when you have to tear your way just to take a bite. The beef was tender, juicy, and flavorful. The portion was a lot, even if you get a small. The garlic fries were some of the best I've had. A lot of garlic, and just the right amount of oil and crispiness. Overall, it's the spot for locals and tourists. Not many seats are available inside, maybe at most ten, but you can walk over to Washington Square and have a mini picnic.

Buster's has become our go-to late night staple after a night out at the bars. The service is always quick and friendly! The cheesesteaks are filling, flavorful, and the meat is always juicy. I love their garlic fries, you can actually taste the garlic!

Excellent cheesesteaks, the best in North Beach. So good the band Cake featured them in their music video "I Will Survive" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9rCUQjmkxU Unfortunately they do not have real Cheez Whiz as an option, only nacho cheese. These guys have been killing it for decades, I will never stop eating here.

Out and about exploring the city and came across this place. Got the regular cheese steak and was reading thru some of reviews to get it with both cheese wiz and American cheese - not half bad. Add the hot honey from the counter on your cheese steak - it's a winner in my book. It's a small joint but you can sit at the window and people watch as they walk along. There was only 2 folks working so be patient when ordering. I was noticing how they made their garlic fries - they fry to order and then add several scoops of garlic to mix it with. Like heavy scoops. Your breath is going to quite lovely afterwards. This place is more like a 3.5 stars but I'll round up.

Came here for dinner seen bayareaafoods post about this spot on IG and it looked so good. Glad I came cause it was a hit for me!! Meat was seasoned so well, bun soft. I got the phlily with then jalapeño peppers added mayo and cheese whiz and it was a hit to me!!! So much meat and cheese whew!!! I def will be back! Service could of been better though the cook was way more friendly then home girl taking out order but food was great that it didn't matter writing this review. IT WAS THAT GOOD!

Omg amazing cheesesteak! Mushroom cheesesteak with cheese wiz!! Plus cheese garlic fries!

4.5 stars cause this is the best cheesesteak hole in the wall in the city. Like it's literally a tiny spot on the corner of the street and you might miss it if you're not paying attention. The sandwiches are made to order right in front of you - best tasting m, flavorful meat, juicy, cheesy sandwiches. You can customize it with what kind of cheese and toppings you'd like. I only knock it down .5 stars because of the limited and tiny seating area but love to come here late at night.

We just ordered a late night snack from here through Grubhub on the Yelp app. Reading the Yelp reviews had me craving all the food I saw on Yelp. The Philly's, burgers, the cheese fries... chili cheese fries. It all looked great! We decided to order the Mushroom Philly with cheese wiz and the Bacon burger. In the pictures, they looked so cheesy! You have the option of choosing beef or chicken for the Philly. Of course, we went with beef. For the burger, I got to choose a burger temp. I went with meduim-well. After placing my order, I forgot to request a side of mayo, so I tried calling Buster's Cheesesteak and they did not pick up their phone... maybe because it was after 1 in the morning... arrival time after placing our order at around 12:40 am was going to be between 1:10‐1:30am. I did get a little concerned when the time changed to a delivery time of 1:30-1:50 am... however, my order was delivered here at 1:25 am. I was happy with that. The two that delivered it were so nice. I appreciate them so much. When we opened up the food, there was no cheese on the Bacon burger. In the picture, there was cheese but it is not listed on the bacon burger description. That was my fault. It was still very delicious. Cooked perfectly. You could taste the freshness of the burger patty. When we opened up the Mushroom Philly, there was no cheese in sight. Nothing like what it shows on the pictures on Yelp. I am a very visual person and the cheese hardly touched the sandwich. It tasted pretty good with the mushrooms & onions. The meat was juicy. I'll bet it would've been better with the cheese it should've had on it. So overall delicious, but it was missing one of the most important parts... THE CHEESE!!!!

I've been to Buster's several times. Their food is made fresh, fast, is tasty, and is reasonably priced given expenses. The fries are really good, as are the cheesesteaks. It's not fancy, but it's a solid West Coast version of a cheesesteak joint.

My father in law got food poisoning from this place. We should have known when we picked up food yesterday the two guys working gave very suspicious vibes. Skip this place at all costs!

The jalapeño cheesesteak was out of this world good. I came from L.A. to San Francisco with the intent of trying new things and Buster's was a gamble. In the end, though, everything came out tasting great! Next time I'm in town I'll come here and recommend anyone else to do likewise.

Solid late night go to spot in north beach their prices increased a bit from a while back but their burgers and cheesesteaks are solid

Shout out to my coworker Paolo for introducing me to Buster's! I love a good sandwich and it's hard to find a Cheesesteak that hits all the marks. This one was so flavorful, served hot and fresh and the bread was perfect with the combination of toppings. They were so friendly when we stopped in, even though it was busy and the food came out so fast. They're open late, like 3am late, which means you can get these sandwiches for lunch, dinner, second dinner, or as a preemptive hangover cure. We ate ours right after getting it, but it was so good I wish I had gotten another for the next day, unfortunately my hotel didn't have a refrigerator so no leftovers were happening... this time. I already told my husband we need to go back, he's a huge cheesesteak fan and this spot will definitely become a staple of our SF visits.

This is an unfortunate review to write because honestly the cheesesteak was really good. The bread had a good chew, the steak was really well sliced, and the meat to bread ratio was perfect -- I ordered the smaller size sub and I definitely feel like I got my money's worth. The downside is the fries which I wish I was able to review, but the restaurant neglected to include them in my take out order. It's one thing to have an in-person experience and the business forgets something: no big deal, just tell the staff. But when you place an order in a bag, with the receipt on the front, and you staple it shut without checking to see if everything the customer ordered was included, that's inexcusable. Especially considering the sheer cost of eating out nowadays and supporting independent restaurants. My apologies for getting on a soapbox over this, but it's frustrating not to receive what you paid for. I am disappointed in this takeout experience and will probably think twice before eating here again even though the cheesesteak was among the best I've had in San Francisco.

Reasonably priced and perfect for grabbing a cheesesteak with mushroom and grilled onions to enjoy at Washington park No frills and good, fast service.

I could go to North Beach and Chinatown every weekend for a year and find something interesting to eat. It's like being a kid in a candy store. But in my case, it is an overweight middle-aged guy who likes to stuff his face. Which brings me to Buster's Cheesesteak. Without stating the obvious, Buster's makes Cheesesteaks and it comes down to what you want in it. You want it with mushrooms, mushroom Philly. You want jalapeños, get the Phillapeño Cheesesteak. On and on and on. I ended up getting the: Whole Sub California: grilled onions, tomato, lettuce, pickles, Mayo, etc. How was it? Good. I had to end up taking some of the lettuce out because it was too much but all the combination of flavors and the good quality meat and cheese made for a delicious Philly Cheesesteak. While there are a ton of options for food in North Beach, I think Buster's holds its own in the densely populated culinary delights located all around them.

We were on our way to a show and decided to stop in for a quick bite. A quick search of the surrounding area for burgers and Buster's Cheesesteak popped up. While I wanted a 1/2 lb cheeseburger, my husband wanted a cheesesteak sandwich. We ordered both but should have stuck with one because the portions were huge. I upgraded to a combo so that we could have fries and a drink as well. I definitely overdid it. The crinkle cut fries were fried fresh so they were piping hot. The portion was again huge for one person but perfect for two. The burger was massive so we ate the burger, fries, and half of the cheesesteak sandwich, saving the rest for later. I should have requested grilled onions instead of raw (I forgot) but I did remember to ask them to hold the mayo. The cheesesteak was really good though. Everything was tasty and our cravings were satisfied. Honestly, I'm not sure what I was thinking when we ordered so much food other than that I was hungry. Buster's is open late so it's the perfect food spot for those late night cravings.

Always great to visit this place childhood Buster cheesesteak I love this place best home fries extra salty lol

The food is very good. It is always fresh and hot. The quantity of food is good that I can split into two meals. Quality of ingredients is also very good. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone and everyone!!

The food is always good, the service is good, and Jose, who works evenings and weekends is an excellent cook! 5 stars and a huge thumbs up for Jose!

We dropped by on our way back to the hotel from doing a lap through Chinatown and little Italy. Nice greasy cheesesteaks and crispy fries.

They done't have any red sauce to add, so I had to add ketchup for some flavor. A bit small in general.