Hi-Way Burger & Fry

"The residents of Noe Valley must have their burgers, and Hi-Way is usually hopping on the weekends. The cute corner burger shop flips a good grass-fed patty on the flat top, along with griddled hot dogs, sweet potato fries, and Straus chocolate milkshakes. A North Beach outpost debuted in spring 2022 bringing the classic menu to the other side of town." - Lauren Saria, Eater Staff, Paolo Bicchieri

"The tech millionaires and toddlers of Noe Valley demand their burgers and fries, and Hi-Way is the strongest contender in a neighborhood teeming with kiddie menus. They settled in nicely into a corner space that previously flipped a couple of times, and keep slinging grass-fed beef, flat-top franks, and thick milkshakes." - Paolo Bicchieri, Becky Duffett

"Hi-Way Burger & Fry is a counter-service operation serving rare under-$10 burgers. If that doesn’t draw you in, the scent of caramelized smash patties will. Their hefty behemoths are well-stacked with thick tomato slices, house sauce, and sesame seed-covered buns that soak up the meat juices without getting soggy. Wash one down with a chocolate milkshake and be on your way. This place is always busy, and a revolving door of pick-up orders, quick solo meals, and families taking out trays of burgers and fries after soccer practice. " - Lani Conway, Ricky Rodriguez, Julia Chen 1

"Hi-Way Burger & Fry is a counter-service operation serving one of the city’s rare under-$10 burgers. If that doesn’t draw you in, the scent of caramelized smash patties will. Their hefty behemoths are well-stacked with thick tomato slices, house sauce, and sesame seed-covered buns that soak up the juices without getting soggy. Wash one down with a chocolate milkshake and be on your way. This place is always bustling, and a revolving door of pick-up orders, quick solo meals, and families picking up trays of burgers and fries after soccer practice." - Julia Chen

"Noe Valley’s cute neighborhood burger counter also flips good dogs — those would be Niman ranch beef, split and griddled on the flattop, either served straight up or Chicago style. Order online for pick up or delivery." - Eater Staff