Original Joe’s Cable Car Brings Fast-Casual Burgers To West Portal

San Francisco’s beloved and iconic Original Joe’s restaurant empire is officially expanding its culinary footprint with an exciting new fast-casual concept named Original Joe’s Cable Car. Slated to open its doors in late 2027, this upcoming neighborhood eatery will find its home at 385 West Portal Avenue, situated right next door to Little Original Joe’s.

Led by local sibling owners Elena and John Duggan, who grew up right in the neighborhood and still reside nearby, this marks the fifth overall concept for the duo. As you plan your next Bay Area excursion using our handy travel tools, keeping up with exciting regional food developments across the Golden Gate is always a great idea.

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The Inspiration Behind Cable Car Burgers

Bringing Family Favorites to West Portal

The inspiration for this standalone fast-casual spot directly stems from the massive, overwhelming popularity of the burgers and chicken tenders currently served at Little Original Joe’s. Guests can look forward to a value-driven, family-friendly menu featuring classic comfort foods like cheeseburgers, hot dogs, crispy fries, onion rings, and golden Tater Tots.

For sweet tooth enthusiasts and local families, the dessert lineup will highlight a unique butter cake ice cream sandwich designed specifically to appeal to children and adults alike. While exploring fantastic regional places to go throughout Northern California, food lovers will find this upcoming West Portal destination hard to resist.

A Thriving Culinary Destination

The Duggans’ Neighborhood Vision

The Duggans specifically chose this prime retail space—formerly home to the Clay Oven Indian Restaurant—because the real estate stars aligned perfectly with its ideal proximity to their current market. This new addition further solidifies the vibrant West Portal corridor as a truly thriving culinary hub following a notable wave of recent food and beverage business openings.

Whether you are traveling from San Francisco or looking for great things to do during a weekend getaway, keep an eye out for this delicious fast-casual spot. It promises to deliver the legendary hospitality of the Original Joe’s family in a fresh, quick-service format that locals will love for years to come.

Here is the source article for this story: Little Original Joe’s burger is so popular, it’s getting a restaurant

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