WesBurger has served memorable, gooey burgers in San Francisco for almost a decade. The restaurant has enjoyed several fruitful years and has become a local icon. The closure has left many saddened, as comments flood in on the restaurant’s social media.
Highlights
- WesBurger will stop operations on July 15, 2025.
- The decision was made after almost a decade of serving locals in San Francisco.
- Locals are invited to crowd the restaurant for the next four weeks to feast on the burgers.
WesBurger to Close Doors After 9 Years in Business
When talking about burgers in San Francisco, WesBurger is a name that remains unforgettable. Serving gooey smashed burgers and other treats from the menu, this restaurant has enjoyed a good decade. Unfortunately, locals will now have to look for a new spot after the restaurant announced its upcoming closure.
Announcing the news via social media, chef and owner Wes Rowe reminisced about the journey he has taken. From opening a pop-up restaurant on a whim to winning titles and hearts, he opened up about his journey. While the the announcement has many fans tearing up, locals are soon to rush to the restaurant before its closure.
Chef and Owner Shares Memories on Social Media
Via social media, owner Wes shares his journey with the restaurant. Once started on a whim to become an unforgettable experience for many, this restaurant has truly seen it all. Surely, the success of WesBurger is admirable, which is why this news has saddened many.
Rowe said, “I started WesBurger as a pop-up on a whim in 2013, after winning the inaugural SF Burger Brawl. I never thought I would open a restaurant. I definitely never imagined that I would still be doing this 12 years later. Unfortunately, some things, even the ones with queso, need to come to an end.”
The journey with WesBurger was truly one of a kind for Wes and his team. This is why he also looks back at all the people he has worked with during this time. As the post goes on to say, “I have met so many cool people thanks to Wesburger, and I truly believe that San Francisco has one of the greatest hospitality industries in the world. I have had the privilege of working with some incredibly amazing employees and I currently have the strongest staff that I have ever had. I’m going to miss the chance to work with them.”
His feelings toward this upcoming end are reflected in these words. Serving locals and visitors with a team like this, it is clear why the restaurant has succeeded so well.
Locals Invited to Catch the Last Bite
Goodbyes may be inevitable, but locals still have time to grab their last burger at WesBurger for the next four weeks. Celebrating all the special sights of the restaurant, Wes invites locals for the last treat.
He said, “Our last day will be July 15th. Now’s the time to come in, in person, and have a last burger or five. Don’t let your last burger be through Uber Eats. You know tater tots are best served fresh.”
WesBurger may be coming to the end of an amazing journey right now, but one never knows what the future holds. While locals come together to celebrate the end of one journey, the hope of seeing Wes and his team return is not going to fade.
