Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 2–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8 PM |
| Thursday | 12–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2319 Central Ave #4513, Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (510) 865-3032
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Reviews
Laura “BehaviorMomma” Matlock
This has become our favorite burger spot in Alameda, and that didn’t happen by accident.
First: the food. The burgers are ginormous—the kind where, if the owner hears you’re still hungry, he takes it as a personal challenge. Black & Blue burger? Excellent. Mama Mix? A go-to. Fish tacos, chicken sandwich, milkshakes—everything is consistently good. He knows how to do both spicy and not-spicy well, with real flavor, not just heat and does his best to adapt his menu to accommodatediet preferences. We’ve reached the point where we sometimes just say, “Surprise me,” and it always works out.
Then there’s the service, which honestly sets this place apart. Some of the best customer service we’ve ever experienced—on the phone and in person. Very personable, very human. He knows how to engage warmly, but also how to step back and let families or groups just enjoy their time together. Community-minded in a way that feels genuine, not performative.
He supports local art (including kids’ artwork), keeps the bathrooms clean, and has a couple of cozy seating areas—including a back space with TVs near the bar area. He’s essentially a one-stop shop: cooking, customer service, running the place himself. You might see a helper occasionally, but it’s mostly just him—and it shows how much care he puts into everything.
What really sealed it for us is how kind he is with kids—letting them peek at the cooking process when things are calm, explaining what he’s doing, treating them with respect. We only come in about once a month, so we’re not even “regular regulars,” and we’re still treated like neighbors.
Big-hearted, community-focused, and serving some of the best burgers around. Highly recommend.
… moreFirst: the food. The burgers are ginormous—the kind where, if the owner hears you’re still hungry, he takes it as a personal challenge. Black & Blue burger? Excellent. Mama Mix? A go-to. Fish tacos, chicken sandwich, milkshakes—everything is consistently good. He knows how to do both spicy and not-spicy well, with real flavor, not just heat and does his best to adapt his menu to accommodatediet preferences. We’ve reached the point where we sometimes just say, “Surprise me,” and it always works out.
Then there’s the service, which honestly sets this place apart. Some of the best customer service we’ve ever experienced—on the phone and in person. Very personable, very human. He knows how to engage warmly, but also how to step back and let families or groups just enjoy their time together. Community-minded in a way that feels genuine, not performative.
He supports local art (including kids’ artwork), keeps the bathrooms clean, and has a couple of cozy seating areas—including a back space with TVs near the bar area. He’s essentially a one-stop shop: cooking, customer service, running the place himself. You might see a helper occasionally, but it’s mostly just him—and it shows how much care he puts into everything.
What really sealed it for us is how kind he is with kids—letting them peek at the cooking process when things are calm, explaining what he’s doing, treating them with respect. We only come in about once a month, so we’re not even “regular regulars,” and we’re still treated like neighbors.
Big-hearted, community-focused, and serving some of the best burgers around. Highly recommend.
Bak
I had an amazing experience at Project Burger on Alameda Island. The burger was truly top-notch, made with fresh ingredients and packed with bold flavors. The atmosphere was welcoming and stylish, making my meal even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a gourmet burger experience. I’ll definitely be coming back!
… moreSimon Duvall
This is the best burger I’ve had in the Bay Area. Might even be the best I’ve had ever. The sauce is amazing, they don’t skimp on the pickles, the burger is charred perfectly. It’s basically 10/10 on all fronts. The service is super fast, and it’s not one of those BS gourmet burgers. It’s a true classic burger. Do yourself a favor and just go here if you’re reading this review.
… moreMacadamian SuperBaller
DEFINITELY a well-built burger. And I do mean well built. It tasted like they put some Real LUV (to quote Jody Watley) in the process. Interestingly they offer real sugar soft drinks not the crap sodas that are typically offered. I threatened the owner that I would come back, I’ll make good on that sooner than later
… moreMike Nolan
I’ve walked and driven past Project Burger countless times, and I’m so glad I finally stepped inside. This place is a hidden gem. The cook (who seemed like the owner) is a true professional—everything is made fresh to order with high-quality ingredients and thoughtful seasoning.
What really stands out is the service; there is a genuine willingness to customize your meal exactly how you like it. If you’re clear about what you want, they deliver—often with an extra touch of care. While the interior could use a boost in branding, lighting, and signage to match the quality of the food, don’t let the modest exterior fool you. Alameda has stiff competition for burgers, but Project Burger is a top-tier contender you shouldn’t miss.
… moreWhat really stands out is the service; there is a genuine willingness to customize your meal exactly how you like it. If you’re clear about what you want, they deliver—often with an extra touch of care. While the interior could use a boost in branding, lighting, and signage to match the quality of the food, don’t let the modest exterior fool you. Alameda has stiff competition for burgers, but Project Burger is a top-tier contender you shouldn’t miss.
Aaron Belsh
Hasam is a gem. He makes mean burgers, and I always get the lamb burger. It is very reasonably priced. Also, he stocks soda from a company that uses only real cane sugar- no high fructose corn syrup junk here. The fries are fresh and tasty.
I cannot recommend Project Burger highly enough. If you are nearny and/or going to a movie next door at Alameda Theater and Cineplex, do yourself a favor and grab a burger and beverage here first.
… moreI cannot recommend Project Burger highly enough. If you are nearny and/or going to a movie next door at Alameda Theater and Cineplex, do yourself a favor and grab a burger and beverage here first.
Jason McBurney
The service is cafeteria style, order at the kiosk and then have the food delivered, similar to Carl’s jr or Scolaris. The food is okay – the burgers are beef they do have large portions but the ingredients are average and there is no magic in the assembly of the product. The location is convenient and friendly with some intentional audio design. I did notice there are not a lot of mobile orders, and the food is a little expensive.
… moreMark Powers
A remarkable burger cooked to perfection on a flame grill. skin-on fries with just the right amount of salt. Super friendly and sweet owner (?) who made us feel like regulars. a surprisingly varied menu with something for everyone. Mixed greens and fresh tomatoes, toasted seeded buns, special sauce…delightful.
… moreA.J Melisa Fernando
Updated Review – my initial experience at Project Burger was excellent, and earned it a 5 star review, but tonight’s experience was honestly a waste of time and money.
We placed our order at 6:20pm and it took till 7:10pm to get our food. The owner is also the order taker, cook, and table buser; and the restaurant was busier than the day we initially dined. If business continues to do well he honestly should hire one other person to help with order taking and bus tables. Additionally, customers who placed their order after us received their food first.
When we finally received our food the whole meal seemed like it was made in haste. Very poor quality cook on the burger patty itself. My patty was undercooked on the inside, and the exterior was burnt (meaning he had no control of the heat on the stove, it was set too high so the outside cooked faster than the inside.) My boyfriend’s patty was completely raw looking, he refuses to complain when we eat out; but I offered him airborne when we got home to kill any potential germs from the underdone patty and he took me up on that offer.
Additionally, the owner/ cook totally ripped us off on the fries. We ordered 2 sides of fries with our burger, costing an additional $5.95 each. He came out with one tray of fries and said “I made enough for the both of you.” Respectfully Sir, what you gave us to share was the single order of fries that you price at $7.95. We were not served $12 worth of fries.
Waiting 50 minutes for our food to be served undercooked & burnt patties, and get ripped off on fries is absolutely unacceptable. We didn’t even get compensated in some way for patiently waiting without a single complaint as long as we did. Docking to a 2 review due to lack of consistency for a return visit.
If you want better service and good food – go on a week night no one cares to really dine out on. If you walk in and the place is busy leave (unless you see he’s hired help) it’s not worth it.
… moreWe placed our order at 6:20pm and it took till 7:10pm to get our food. The owner is also the order taker, cook, and table buser; and the restaurant was busier than the day we initially dined. If business continues to do well he honestly should hire one other person to help with order taking and bus tables. Additionally, customers who placed their order after us received their food first.
When we finally received our food the whole meal seemed like it was made in haste. Very poor quality cook on the burger patty itself. My patty was undercooked on the inside, and the exterior was burnt (meaning he had no control of the heat on the stove, it was set too high so the outside cooked faster than the inside.) My boyfriend’s patty was completely raw looking, he refuses to complain when we eat out; but I offered him airborne when we got home to kill any potential germs from the underdone patty and he took me up on that offer.
Additionally, the owner/ cook totally ripped us off on the fries. We ordered 2 sides of fries with our burger, costing an additional $5.95 each. He came out with one tray of fries and said “I made enough for the both of you.” Respectfully Sir, what you gave us to share was the single order of fries that you price at $7.95. We were not served $12 worth of fries.
Waiting 50 minutes for our food to be served undercooked & burnt patties, and get ripped off on fries is absolutely unacceptable. We didn’t even get compensated in some way for patiently waiting without a single complaint as long as we did. Docking to a 2 review due to lack of consistency for a return visit.
If you want better service and good food – go on a week night no one cares to really dine out on. If you walk in and the place is busy leave (unless you see he’s hired help) it’s not worth it.
Grace
My partner and I dropped in at project burger one night when we were craving a good burger. The owner was very welcoming and quickly took our order, he was also cooking and serving the food all by himself which I thought was very impressive. I ordered the classic grass fed burger and my partner tried the mixed burger with lamb and beef. The burgers were so big, I had to give the rest of mine to my partner. The buns were thick enough not to fall apart while eating the burger and they had a nice crunch to them. My favorite part was the sauce that came with the burgers it was so yummy! We also ordered a basket of fries to share and the portion was very large for those as well. I feel like we definitely got our money’s worth and left feeling very full. We will definitely be coming back very soon!
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