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#17 of 136 restaurants in Burbank
  • Cuisines: American, Coffee Shop, Diner, Hamburgers, Californian
  • Price range*: $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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“Really not good food...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 28, 2008

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
A TripAdvisor Contributor
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
A TripAdvisor Contributor
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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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 14, 2008

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
May 12, 2008
1/2 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
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 12, 2008

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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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 11, 2008

Overrated more

“I love their burgers and...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 23, 2008

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

“Burgers and Fries...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 28, 2008

Burgers and Fries, strawberry shake. Dont bother me, I'm eating. more

“Great classic, big boy...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 18, 2008

Great classic, big boy combo! A must once a month more

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Bob's Big Boy Address

4211 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505
Tel: (818) 843-9334
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