San Francisco
Balboa Cafe

Balboa Cafe

Eat Local in San Francisco

4.2 878 Google reviews

+1 415 921 39 443199 Fillmore St, San Francisco, California 94123 · Union Street

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Where to find them

3199 Fillmore St, San Francisco, California 94123

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About

Balboa Cafe is a local favorite serving up the classics, including the famous Balboa Burger that sits on many lists as one of the best burgers in San Francisco.

Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Hours

Monday
11:30 AM to 12 AM
Tuesday
11:30 AM to 12 AM
Wednesday
11:30 AM to 1:30 AM
Thursday
11:30 AM to 1:30 AM
Friday
11:30 AM to 1:30 AM
Saturday
10 AM to 1:30 AM
Sunday
10 AM to 10 PM

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