Louie's Original

So I've had their little Louie and a side of waffle fries, and I have to say this is one of the better burger spots in SF. It's a tad bit overpriced, but I'm willing to pay it for the flavor town I go to whenever I come here. The burger was cooked nicely, the bread was nice and fluffy, the sauce ratio was also pretty much perfect. The waffle fries were also nice and crispy, but I r had better waffle fries at other places. The service was alright, nothing to write home about. They weren't overtly nice but not rude. The restaurant's vibes were also just okay. So all in all, good food, a bit overpriced, and okay service. 4/5.

Ordered a Big Louie combo w/ waffle fries and Fried Chicken Sandwich for two people on the phone and was told it would be ready in 10 minutes.Pickup was easy. The food looked amazing. I had the fried chicken sandwich only and the chicken was juicy and pretty tender. I personally do not like raw onion shredded into a slaw and prefer a cabbage slaw instead. I did not try the burger or fries but heard the sweet pickles and waffle fries were good.

If you are looking for a great burger.. this ain't it.The pictures look great, don't be fooled.The burger was dry and over cooked, the bacon was almost raw.The onion rings looked great but were so greasy, uneatable for me!My lady friend had a lettuce wrap, it was dripping wet.Won't be back here.

Please bring back the chicken tenders! So delicious and crunchy! Really sad they don't sell them anymore. I also Got the cheeseburger and was very satisfied. Food was tasty and fresh.

Louie's is a solid burger spot and I am so glad we found you! You are now one of our go-to date night spots :) La Connessa, Magic Donut, and Louie's are all owned by the same group and they are all in the same building here. There seemed to be ample street parking when I went (~3 pm on a Saturday) but I don't know how it'd be on a friday / weekend evening for dinner. It should be fine though if you're willing to walk a block or two! For my first visit, I ordered the big louie meal (big louie, fries, and drink). I opted for the american cheese and onion rings (i/o fries). The two patties were pretty juicy and I loved the pickles. There is no tomato in the burger which was fine by me. You can also add avocado, bacon, etc. but I decided to have the burger as is! I loved the house-made brioche bun, although didn't eat all the buns because I saved a lil bit of space for a magic donut afterwards :) The restaurant itself is set up like a nicer diner and I think it would be really fun to sit at the counter while enjoying a burger and watch more burgers get cooked! I want to come back and try the fried chicken sandwich so see you soon!

We were very happy with this food! There's only a few tables outside, but it wasn't busy at the time so we didn't have a problem getting a space. The smash burger was good, it was cooked well but thin. Next time, we would get the double! The chicken sandwich was fantastic, thick and juicy on the inside while still crispy on the outside, with delicious slaw. The waffle fries were also good, and I look forward to trying the loaded fries next time. It is a bit expensive, but worth it.

Surprisingly good!!! The less than amazing reviews were unfortunately from when they first opened, which definitely deterred me. With that said, I am happy to report, they have definitely addressed the issues. The Big Louie (2 patties) for $11 with a perfect brioche bun was a delicious juicy burger. Add $1 for American cheese and $2 for white cheddar cheese. The waffle fries for $6 were solid. Crispy on outside and soft on inside. They do have a combo for $17 for the Big Louie that essentially gets you a free drink. They do have good drink options like Topo Chico! You could also get the Small Louie with single patty for $8. To me the price is pretty good for what you get! Don't leave without getting the soft serve custard cone!!! Folks from the mid west know about custard cones but you don't see too many places here that have it. It is creamier and thicker than regular soft serve. It is sooooooo good!! It reminds me of the buffalo cream Double 8 ice cream. Yum yum!! It is like a casual establishment so you order at the corner. I also think they made some adjustments and removed the automatic 18% service fee while still asking you to tip. We did not seem to have this problem (though we didn't get itemized receipt so will have to double check next time). And yes, there will be a next time for sure!

Doordash had a $8 discount promo with Louie's with no order minimum, so I basically got a free burger! It surpassed my expectations though: the bun tasted buttery without being too oily, the lettuce and pickles were crisp, and I normally miss tomato but in case I didn't!The location is kind of random, but Connessa/Louies/Magic are all under the same ownership.

Louie's has been on my bucket list for a while. It's taunted as having one of the best burgers in the city and that could very well be true. The burgers are solid, all the ingredients taste fresh and delicious. The burgers are grilled on a flattop similar to a diner. The bun, the patty quality, and toppings are amazing. I just have one gripe, the prices of course! Everything adds up fast, you ll spend over $20 easily with all the extras. If you're a burger connoisseur, don't let the price point stop you. Just make sure not to leave your wallet at home.

Dinner review. Burgers.Louie's Original (Big Loui)-(Lettuce, Bread & Butter Pickles, Yellow Onion)Secret Sauce, House-Made Brioche Bun+BaconCorn flake-coated chicken tenders Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce Beer-battered onion rings Overall, good price point, great burger option. "As good as it gets."