Batter UP!

On my mission to seek an awesome pig-out spot, I was not sure where to begin. In order to implement some sort of structure to my blog, I decided break down food spots by their geographic location in San Francisco.

My first stop on this great journey of discovery is Batter Up located in the Mission Terrace district. This literal hole-in-the-wall is located on Geneva and Mission Street. For the people familiar with the area, it is right next to the Popeye’s. Potential patrons can easily see this spot by keeping an eye out for their one of a kind Batter Up mural, a black and orange themed mural that pays homage to the world champion San Francisco Giants.

Batter Up Mural

Anyways let’s get to what we came here for, the food. Who knew that corn dogs could be so darn delicious? But these are not just any run-of-the-mill Hot Dog on a Stick corn dogs or the ones we find in our grocery’s freezer section. These are legitimate gourmet sausage corn dogs.

One of the first things you look at when you get there is a big black chalkboard menu describing all the different types of delectable meat, cheese, and desserts. These gourmet meats include juicy Cajun turkey, chicken apple, spicy Louisiana hot link, smoked bratwurst, and succulent lemon chicken. When you see these choices, your mouths will begin to water profusely. Say goodbye to those ordinary and no good mystery meat ballpark franks. You will not get those over here.

Batter Up Menu

As you look at the other side of the menu, it says that they can deep fry sticks of cheese such as hot pepper jack, gooey mozzarella, or cheesy cheddar. But the piece de résistance of Batter Up is the triple-play. This is where you can create different combinations in one corn dog like having three different types of sausage or even two pieces with a block of cheese in the middle! These corn dogs are fully customizable to suit everyone’s flavor palette. Now I dare you to tell me that this does not sound delicious. The combinations are practically endless! All corn dogs are made to order to ensure that they come out fresh and piping hot.

My favorite sausages are the Cajun turkey and Louisiana hot link. To me, these were the sausages that stood out from the rest. These two sausages were so flavorful. I also love spices, so choosing these was a no-brainer. I definitely recommend getting these two flavors when you all decide to go.

Batter Up was a great first spot to visit for my blog. Thanks to my friends, who were the ones who told me of this place, I have found an amazing spot to tell all of you. The owner is definitely capitalizing on the exploding food truck/stand market here in San Francisco. When you walk up to the stand, it is so inconspicuous. It is a plain service window next to a Popeye’s and behind a Muni bus stop booth. This place is great because it is affordable at rate of around $3.50 per corn dog. But before I forget, if you really want to get something special, make sure you try the Big Barry or The Freak. These are definitely some delicious options as well. Batter Up is not only a tribute to corn dogs, but also to the strong San Francisco Giant fan base. One of our most beloved sports teams has become an inspiration to a delicious San Francisco establishment.

All of you need to get over here as soon as possible. If you like corn dogs, sausages, cheese, or just great food in general, this place will not disappoint. This place has changed my perspective on corn dogs, and once you realize how awesome the food is here, don’t forget to tell your friends!