Super Sam
Liquor store · Civic Center ·
Groceries, liquor, beer & wine, late-night burgers, sandwiches
Groceries, liquor, beer & wine, late-night burgers, sandwiches
"You’ll smell what’s cooking at Sam’s before you even step foot in the door—burgers are always sizzling away on the flat-top well into the night. The North Beach spot is a simple, almost-too-tight set-up, with a few bar stools down a skinny space. But you’re not here to stay long. Throw back a triple cheeseburger or other fried things like onion rings and corn dogs. Cash only." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"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." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong
"We admit that SF’s late-night scene leaves much to be desired. But we’re grateful to Sam’s for keeping the after-dark scene alive since the ‘60s. The counter is open until 1 or 2am most nights—a welcome sight for anyone stumbling in for terrific burgers after going out in North Beach. Get a double with everything, and swap old Vesuvio stories with the characters perched next to you at the bar until it’s time to go home. (Despite the weathered cash-only signs, they do take cards now.)" - julia chen 1, patrick wong, lani conway
"Of all the burgers on the list, Sam’s is likely to be held closest to San Franciscans’ hearts. Sam’s first opened its doors in 1966 and has been serving comfort food — until the wee morning hours — ever since. This no-frills burger stars a chuck blend with cheese, lettuce, and tomato on a sesame bun. These days they’re flipping patties right off Columbus Avenue until midnight seven days a week." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff
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