Burger aficionados should check out Hamburger Project in NoPa for its three smashing styles of burgers, all served with flavorful toppings and unique sauces, plus the option to indulge in caviar for that extra luxe touch.
"Divisadero Street is flush with excellent burgers. The newest entrant to the neighborhood is Hamburger Project, featuring a tight menu of three smash burgers. Diners can expect a classic option with American cheese, diced white onions, HP sauce, and pickles; an Oklahoma-style fried onion burger with Peppadew peppers; and a Wisconsin-style butter burger." - Paolo Bicchieri
"A restaurant in San Francisco that became the center of controversy involving chef Geoffrey Lee and influencer Kathleen Ensign over negative online interactions." - Paolo Bicchieri
"A new burger joint that opened in December, known for its unique and creative burger offerings." - Dianne de Guzman
"Just like its sister restaurant Handroll Project, Hamburger Project in NoPa keeps things simple by focusing on just one dish—smashburgers. The buns are soft and pillowy, and patties are thin and juicy with charred crispy skirts—though you’ll have some bites that taste a tad burnt. There are three versions on the menu. The best is the Classic, which is slathered in a creamy house sauce and balanced out by diced onions and pickles. Order the Oklahoma for some added sweetness and spice thanks to Peppadew peppers. But skip the Wisconsin. The whipped butter feels unnecessary and is easy to miss on a burger that already turns wax paper translucent. The $35 half-ounce jar of Tsar Nicoulai caviar you can add on is equally as superfluous. It doesn’t add anything to the beef-eating experience when put up against the house sauce. Hamburger Project may not dethrone the likes of Maillards and Lovely’s, but it’s still a good option when you’re in the area. And when you need something greasy when the N Owl comes to life, this spot is open until midnight daily. There are only eight first-come-first-serve seats, so plan to take your burgers to go—Alamo Square is just a couple blocks away. Food Rundown photo credit: Julia Chen Smashburgers The patties are on the smaller side, but they’re svelte, crispy, and greasy. There are some bits that are over-charred, but the creamy house sauce mostly disguises them. Important to note that more isn’t always more. The double-patty crowds out the flavors of the condiments. We suggest getting two singles instead. Fries Nothing to complain about. Crusty and infinitely dippable in packets of ketchup." - Patrick Wong
"The people who brought us Handroll Project have opened another concept in the old Hina Yakitori space in NoPa: Hamburger Project. Naturally, it focuses on smashed beef patties instead of fish and rice. You can also add half an ounce of caviar for $30 to any burger. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
