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American, Diner
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
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1.1 miles from Universal Studios Hollywood
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Long wait during peak times since it's popular and practically considered an LA landmark. The service was great and the food was good - typical diner food (burgers, shakes, etc.) The portions are huge! My husband and I both got a burger and it came...with salad (no extra charge). You'll definitely leave with a full belly.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed October 17, 2022

Man, this place brings back a lot of great memories. True throw back to a lost time. Great burgers, great service, lemonade flowing. Love that you get a dinner salad with a burger. This place was packed for lunch on the weekend, for a reason....Patty melt was delicious. Easy walk from WB Studios.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 9, 2022

Was told 30 minute wait for a booth decided to sit outside turned around and the booth opened up and they said sorry we were off the list the manager didn't even care he came out and talked to us and we told him how...poor the service was and he said that's OK. Never even got to order we waited 15 minutes for an Uber to come pick us up and the booth was empty the whole time and it was pouring down rain outsideMore

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 4, 2022

I love Big Boy's and this is a great one, so few left in SoCal sadly. Once again the feel, the look, the tastes they were all there. loved it. Great burger and fries and my favorite dessert since childhood the strawberry pie with such...good whipped cream on top. Thank you Big Boys for another great experience.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed June 25, 2022

Most of the Bob's big boys have went out of business where I live.. so it's been years before I ate at one.. pretty much as I remembered nice size hamburger taste good comes with a nice salad and french fries..

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed June 12, 2022

My son and husband have been busting to go here for years as we are from the UK, we finally got there. I was desperately disappointed. I asked the server what gluten free options they gave and she said “none”. I said surely the salads...are ok and she said very sarcastically “of course they are”. Husband and son absolutely loved their meals. I have to say my salad was also delicious but I was just disappointed with the service and lack of gf options in this day and age. Being sat watching others on your table eating beef burgers and chips, is difficult . A real real shame.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed April 26, 2022

We stopped by Bob's just because - good memories from childhood. The food was great - fresh, fast, and excellent service. The old "vibe" is there in the decor. What a fun stop.

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed April 19, 2022 via mobile

This place is the best for burgers! Lots of booths with an extensive menu offering all day breakfast, many burgers and other traditional diner food. Full of clippings of famous people who have visited. Portions are so large, it’s impossible to eat it all, but...you can take leftovers away for another time. The in house ranch dressing is especially good.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed March 2, 2022

Dined here for nostalgia's sake. Highly recommend the French toast with strawberries and the ham steak and eggs.

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed January 12, 2022

We were visiting Burbank and looking for a place to eat Breakfast. So glad we stopped in. It was like stepping back in time to my childhood. So many fun memories of eating at Bob's. The place was very clean and the staff was helpful...and smiling. We got there early on a Sunday, but it wasn't long before the restaurant was full. The food was great too!More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed December 9, 2021 via mobile

So sad that I called and was told they no longer offer car hop service. This was always a favorite and a great past time experience. It was a huge part of the nostalgia.

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed December 6, 2021

We drove a long ways for this and a bit off of where we were heading but so worth it. Big Boy Burbank is everything one could hope or expect. Well preserved as the 6th Big Boy and oldest original location, it's been kept up...and looks wonderful inside and outside. The food did not disappoint either, great Big Boy burgers and had the wonderful Big Boy Strawberry pie for dessert. The servers are super friendly and nice as well!! The whole experience was great lol i didn't wanna leave oh to have a Big Boy near us again. Thank you Bob's Big Boy Burbank hopefully we can return for now i highly recommend a visit by anyone who can. The place and the food is worth it!!More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed November 16, 2021

In High School (back in the 70s) I had a summer job working the car hop window at the Van Nuys Bob's Big Boy. We were spending a couple of days in the Burbank area and saw this Bob's Restaurant. I had to check it...out. I didn't even realize there were any Bob's Big Boys still operating. Turns out this one was the 6th one ever build and is the oldest Bob's that is still in operation. Ordering the Big Boy Hamburger brought back a lot of old memories. It was fun having lunch there.More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed October 14, 2021 via mobile

When I’m Burbank it’s a must. The OG of burger joints. Way old ambience and a great staff. Food is solid and the fires are hot and tasty. If you’re looking for a fun place with good food with an ok’d tile flair, this is...the place.More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed September 29, 2021

Awesome food, great service and a superb ambiance in a sweet, old school diner. Not many place like this anymore. Server was great food was delicious. We went back a second time just for milkshakes. Definitely recommended.

Date of visit: September 2021
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Response from dwfilice | Reviewed this property |
Do you mean Holiday Inn, Downtown Burbank on First Street? If so, Bob's is about 2 miles.
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Yes, Bob's Big Boy Burbank offers takeout services.

Bob's Big Boy Burbank is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5