Creative Korean-influenced burger spot with big portions, strong fries, and counter service; mostly excellent but with some inconsistency and occasional customer service hiccups.
A+ Burger delivers solid neighborhood burger quality with strong food quality and friendly, attentive service, but inconsistent execution—occasional dry burgers, cold orders, and soggy fries—prevents grade A territory. The clean, contemporary setting with patio seating suits casual dining well, though it lacks destination appeal. Worth visiting for the signature A+ and KBBQ burgers and generous portions, but reliability concerns keep it in solid neighborhood restaurant territory rather than among Oakland's premier burger destinations.
On Telegraph Ave, A+ Burger reads fast-casual and local, with counter ordering, quick tickets, and a tidy room that feels clean and contemporary. Diners talk up the fries and towering signature burgers, noting that the vibe can get a bit loud at times. One patron summed it up: "Big, juicy burger and crisp fries, exactly what I wanted." The cooking leans classic American with Korean-inspired twists—think bulgogi, teriyaki, and tonkatsu sauces layered into familiar builds. The A+ and KBBQ burgers get the most love, while the crispy chicken stays true to a straightahead flavor profile. Portions are generous and prices land in the mid-range for the Bay Area, though occasional misses in doneness or temperature are reported. For families, it is an easy win: cheeseburgers, crispy chicken, fries, and shakes are crowd-pleasers, and there are veg options like Impossible and a garden patty. No kids menu is called out, but the lineup is kid-accessible by default; picky eaters can stick to simpler builds while adventurous teens might try the KBBQ or teriyaki burger.
Area vibe: Lively Telegraph Ave corridor near Temescal; mix of student, creative, and neighborhood traffic with steady footfall.
Safety: Generally safe with active street life; standard urban awareness recommended at night.
What's nearby: Near other casual eateries, cafes, and small shops; convenient for errands and casual meetups.