About

Lil’ Eagle Burger is the Bay Area’s preeminent smashed burger pop up.

Hi, I’m Zack Fernandes.

I started Lil’ Eagle in 2019 because of the dearth of good, small-format, burgers in the Bay Area. Since then, I’ve been delighted to have my burgers reviewed in the San Francisco Chronicle, named one of San Francisco’s best dishes of 2021, and featured in Eater.

Lil’ Eagle’s mission is to feed and delight the dining community with delicious, no-frills, classic smashed hamburgers. I care very little about anything else.

I’m also an advocate for mental health, and have spoken on podcasts (Mental Health Matters, Extra Spicy) about the intersection of cooking and mental health.