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Bob's Big Boy
4211 Riverside Dr
Burbank, CA 91505
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#13 of 138 restaurants in Burbank
  • Cuisines: American, Coffee Shop, Diner, Hamburgers, Californian
  • Price range*: €1-13 ($1-$20)
  • Neighborhood: Central San Fernando Valley
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
  • Address: 4211 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505
  • Phone:  (818) 843-9334
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“Cruise Night a must see! EVERY FRI Night!”
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5 of 5 stars
56Corvette   16 contributions
Dallas
Aug 18, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Was in town recently on a Friday Night, had to stop and experience the Cruise Night that is held each Fri Night at Bob's .. glad I did - best free car show in town! and the Double Deck Burgers are GREAT! here is my report - http://www.examiner.com/x-14108-Dallas-Classic-Cars-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Bobs-Big-Boy-Cruise-Night--An-American-Institution more

“always a winner when you...”
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Oct 15, 2008

always a winner when you want to cheat on your diet. more

“Really not good food, but hey -- it's a California State Historical Landmark. London has their Roman Wall and Big Ben...”
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3 of 5 stars
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Jul 28, 2008
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Really not good food, but hey -- it's a California State Historical Landmark. London has their Roman Wall and Big Ben, but we have Bob's. more

“great joint. never know...”
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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 21, 2008

great joint. never know who you'll run into. more

“First place I ever got...”
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4 of 5 stars
tweet1get1   264 contributions
Jun 29, 2008

First place I ever got steak and eggs. And, I still get the craving every once in a while. more

“I eat there frequently...”
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May 14, 2008
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I eat there frequently, love it. more

“finest hamburger in the entire world... the original american experience.”
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5 of 5 stars
hawaiidan   32 contributions
May 12, 2008
4/6 found this review helpful

I grew up eating Bobs since 1946.... worked while in school cooking at the Burbank BOBS, which has not changed except for the drivein side in 0ver 60 years. Its been declared a national monument..... its where the original double deck hamburger was created in 1936...over in Glendale (No not Mc Donalds as the food channel said) The took down... more

“My wife loves it here...”
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2 of 5 stars
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May 12, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

My wife loves it here. It's Bob's, what do you want? It's my childhood now that I think about it! more

“Overrated”
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May 11, 2008
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Overrated more

“I love their burgers and...”
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Apr 23, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

I love their burgers and my family adores their chili spaghetti. more

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Bob's Big Boy Address

4211 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505
Tel: (818) 843-9334
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.