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Looking for the best burgers in Pacific Beach? If so, make a quick trip to The Food Box, your go-to restaurant in San Diego, CA, for a wide variety of tasty offerings to satisfy the whole family. Whether you’re craving mouthwatering burgers, savory chicken sandwiches, crispy chicken tenders, delectable desserts, or indulgent milkshakes, we have something to satisfy every craving. We pride ourselves on using only the freshest ingredients and crafting our recipes from scratch. With over 15 locations, we’ve established ourselves as a credible and trusted restaurant in the area. Join us for lunch and take advantage of our amazing lunch deals. Experience the difference of quality and taste at The Food Box. Contact us for more or stop by today!
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 978 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (858) 352-6095
Website: https://www.tfbburgers.com/
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Reviews
Bianca O’Brien
I’m sincerely sad to write this review. I have seen this place for a while and finally made plans with friends to go check it out. I think once upon a time this place probably drew crowds but now it’s hard to see why anyone would come in here.
We walked in and even though they were employees working in the front who were visible, we were not greeted at all. Seeing as how this was our first time there it wasn’t immediately obvious that we needed to order at a kiosk versus talking to someone. At least 30% of the items on the menu were “out of stock” including some of the most popular items.
The interior looked like a restaurant having an identity crisis. The decor was completely mismatched and sending all kinds of signals. Bummer!
When we ordered I asked if I could have some water and was told “sorry our soda machine is down and other than that we have no water in the store.” I found that hard to believe seeing as how they had to wash dishes and stuff but I decided not to push it and just didn’t get anything to drink. I placed my order and sat down and waited for my food and my friends did the same.
When our food arrived my friends order was wrong and so was mine. I had paid extra for pickles and they were not included so I went up to the counter and was handed a 2 oz plastic cup filled with some pickle pieces. As if the $ up charge wasn’t enough, that was pretty pathetic.
The food was uninspired, greasy and just not delicious. Coupled with the fact that the restaurant was disgustingly dirty and the drink machine was in the corner covered by a plastic garbage bag and a stack of board games with dirty fingerprints all over them… I quickly lost my appetite.
The ketchup bottles were all old, and greasy and the labels had fallen off or been removed. The tables were grimy in the floor was sticky and dirty. The high chairs took several rounds of wipes to clean off. Ironically the bathroom was probably the cleanest place in there!!
It’s sad because the burgers are a great idea and I loved their named after some hard-hitting theologians but there’s a missed opportunity there to explain the name of the burgers, to create a cohesive design/theme for the restaurant, and just basic cleanliness. I’m including photos I took while I was there, to show I’m not just leaving a bad review because. If you look at my profile I actually regularly review things really well but that’s part of my commitment to reviewing – If something genuinely not good I feel an obligation to let people know about my experience.
As much as this was hyped up, sadly I don’t plan to return.
… moreWe walked in and even though they were employees working in the front who were visible, we were not greeted at all. Seeing as how this was our first time there it wasn’t immediately obvious that we needed to order at a kiosk versus talking to someone. At least 30% of the items on the menu were “out of stock” including some of the most popular items.
The interior looked like a restaurant having an identity crisis. The decor was completely mismatched and sending all kinds of signals. Bummer!
When we ordered I asked if I could have some water and was told “sorry our soda machine is down and other than that we have no water in the store.” I found that hard to believe seeing as how they had to wash dishes and stuff but I decided not to push it and just didn’t get anything to drink. I placed my order and sat down and waited for my food and my friends did the same.
When our food arrived my friends order was wrong and so was mine. I had paid extra for pickles and they were not included so I went up to the counter and was handed a 2 oz plastic cup filled with some pickle pieces. As if the $ up charge wasn’t enough, that was pretty pathetic.
The food was uninspired, greasy and just not delicious. Coupled with the fact that the restaurant was disgustingly dirty and the drink machine was in the corner covered by a plastic garbage bag and a stack of board games with dirty fingerprints all over them… I quickly lost my appetite.
The ketchup bottles were all old, and greasy and the labels had fallen off or been removed. The tables were grimy in the floor was sticky and dirty. The high chairs took several rounds of wipes to clean off. Ironically the bathroom was probably the cleanest place in there!!
It’s sad because the burgers are a great idea and I loved their named after some hard-hitting theologians but there’s a missed opportunity there to explain the name of the burgers, to create a cohesive design/theme for the restaurant, and just basic cleanliness. I’m including photos I took while I was there, to show I’m not just leaving a bad review because. If you look at my profile I actually regularly review things really well but that’s part of my commitment to reviewing – If something genuinely not good I feel an obligation to let people know about my experience.
As much as this was hyped up, sadly I don’t plan to return.
K J
Great burger. Hand cooked not fast food made. enjoyed visiting this place… they even had some board games to make the day more memorable… Thank you.
… moreDanielle
Great burger spot. Plenty of seating inside, staff is friendly and quick. Solid burgers, even better onion rings. Moderately priced, expect to pay about $20 per person
… moreMonique Karabach
I came here to get myself dinner after a long day out and… it was just ok. I’m from TX and we are serious about our burgers and this didn’t live up to my expectations. The beef patty itself was very dry and while they’re generous with the toppings, it’s all about the quality of the beef for me. It says 6 oz but I don’t think it was. The onion rings were very thin and might have been better eaten fresh vs 20 mins later.
… moreJaime Friedstadt
Delicious burgers, definitely the best truffle fries in San Diego and outstanding onion rings. Be sure to ask for the chipotle mayo, it’s a most. Very nice atmosphere and very clean.
… morePaola Horn
It was very clean. Great location. Service was good too.
We ordered the Billy Cheese and it was perfect. Their fries and onion rings were great too.
Dipping sauce was delicious. Would definitely recommend.
… moreWe ordered the Billy Cheese and it was perfect. Their fries and onion rings were great too.
Dipping sauce was delicious. Would definitely recommend.
Ryan Naman
As in all my reviews … as long as the place is clean and the service solid and the food is decent it’s a 5 star review from me. The details are where you find out the scoop cause small businesses deserve 5 stars it’s hard out here and times are tough!
Walked in and since it was mine and my buddies first time we weren’t sure what to order. The dude working the register was nice and patient.
Got the standard double cheese burger and some fry’s.
The burger patty itself was a freaking banger but the bun was a little dry. Probably the end of the week for their bread and their order coming in soon.
Forgiving the sorta dry bun for a second the burger was top tier! The smash was perfect and super juicy! Cheese melty and plenty of it!
Over all I’d say it’s a solid 8.1 burger and taking into account the bun it would hit an 8.7
I’ll definitely be back to try out some of the other variations! And you should check em out!
… moreWalked in and since it was mine and my buddies first time we weren’t sure what to order. The dude working the register was nice and patient.
Got the standard double cheese burger and some fry’s.
The burger patty itself was a freaking banger but the bun was a little dry. Probably the end of the week for their bread and their order coming in soon.
Forgiving the sorta dry bun for a second the burger was top tier! The smash was perfect and super juicy! Cheese melty and plenty of it!
Over all I’d say it’s a solid 8.1 burger and taking into account the bun it would hit an 8.7
I’ll definitely be back to try out some of the other variations! And you should check em out!
Marissa Clark
This place is a hidden gem!! OK it’s not really hidden, but because it’s a bit small, I think it’s underrated. We had the #2 and the #10, truffle fries and we split a churro bowl.. the food was amazing! It was fresh, hot, and just enough sauce to not overpower the tastes of the rest of the ingredients, which were well balanced as well . Since this was our first time there we asked what was the best things to try first. The guy at the counter was eager to help and gave us great suggestions. We will definitely be back!
… moreKelly Y
Passed by this place so many times and finally got to try it. They had the friendliest person working there. The vibes were great.
The burgers were good and fries were good. Price was very reasonable ($14 for a burger and $2.50 for fries) for the area.
… moreThe burgers were good and fries were good. Price was very reasonable ($14 for a burger and $2.50 for fries) for the area.
marjon farz
I tried the food box at a Yelp event a few months back. and had the opportunity to go this past Saturday. I was raving to my boyfriend about how great their burgers are, and my fond memory did not disappoint!
We both ordered the King James Burger with a side of truffle fries. but the burger was juicy and accompanied by so many unique and tasteful flavors, like apples and tomatoes.
The Truffle fries were truffled and salted to crisp perfection as well.
Definitely a lot of food though, we couldn’t finish our plates, talk about bang for your buck!
… moreWe both ordered the King James Burger with a side of truffle fries. but the burger was juicy and accompanied by so many unique and tasteful flavors, like apples and tomatoes.
The Truffle fries were truffled and salted to crisp perfection as well.
Definitely a lot of food though, we couldn’t finish our plates, talk about bang for your buck!