Polkers Gourmet Burgers, San Francisco

GeriC-Agreed! Your comment posted in 2007, they have G-R-E-A-T-L-Y improved in 2011. Give 'em another try-

Polker's is one of those places you either love or hate. I happen to like it alot. I live in the neighborhood so it's a no brainer for an easy, quick take out or eat-in burger when I don't feel like cooking, which lately is often. Not that it was bad before, but I noticed the food seems to have actually gotten better in the last year or so. Also a good breakfast/brunch spot on the weekends, but try to get there early it gets crowded fast, especially when the whether is nice. Service is east coast diner style, quick and to the point...although like anywhere when it's as busy as they are, you might have to raise an eyebrow occasionally to get their attention. Definitely good value.

waited an hour for cold hambergers and fries and flat sodas.

I stumbled across this restaurant with a friend the other day, and we were both extremely happy we decided to have dinner there. The burgers were amazing! There appears to be about 12-15 different burgers you can choose from. (Ranging from the classic burger, to fish burgers, to chicken burgers). I had the chilli melt and it was fabulous. The size of the burgers is quite large, and the quality is top notch. Overall getting a giant burger and a large helping of fries is well worth the $9 meal. If you are in the area, and you're looking for a burger, this is the place to go!

It doesn't get much better than Polker's for breakfast. I highly recommend the buttermilk pancakes or any of their omelettes (they are all good). Lunch and dinner here are still pretty good, but can't hold a candle to their breakfast. Lines can be long on weekend mornings (20-45 minutes), but you can sign in and then walk around the various shops on Polk Street. Definitely worth a visit!

One of the better brunch places on Polk Street though it's usually one of the busiest. Expect a wait on the weekends. Brunch is much better than their lunches and dinners. It's an quick and easy place to grab a bite to eat or to go.