Burger Wars - Joe's 24th St. Cafe - 3853 24th St. at Vicksburg, SFCA

  Joe's is another one of those neighborhood places that's been around forever and a day, and I hope it keeps on keepin' on. Now that Hopwell's and Herb's are gone, we're left with trendy Toast as the only other breakfast option; OK, maybe we can include Savor.
   I was a little late for breakfast so I decided to forge ahead in the Burger Wars search for excellence. Pictured is your standard Cheeseburger (10) with a side of Onion Rings (1). All this burger lacked was some pickles. Good charbroiled flavor, cooked medium rare with jack cheese on a slightly crispy bun. probably a third lb. patty. I know I've violated my abstention from battered rings again, but I will say these were pretty good, the batter being thin and very crispy and not too oily.
   I wouldn't make this a destination burger, but if you're in the 'hood go for it. If you're looking for something else, Joe's menu covers breakfast, lunch and dinner and most reviews I saw had only good things to say.
   The burger gets a 4 out of 5 on the Food-O-Meter