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Hours
Sun
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Mon
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tue
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wed
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thu
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Fri
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sat
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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Food and ambience
Local cuisine, American, Diner, Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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Details
About
Our burgers are six ounces of fresh ground beef served on a grilled bun with French Fries. The "Big Boy" is our original double-decker hamburger. It's two all-beef patties on our grilled sesame seed bun with crisp shredded lettuce, American cheese, dressing, and special relish. Come into Bob’s Big Boy for a scrumptious burger & fries or a refreshingly delicious milkshake. And you can get breakfast from us anytime of the day!
PRICE RANGE
$1.00 – $20.00
CUISINES
American, Diner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
FEATURES
Takeout, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Drive Thru
Contribute
4.0
803 reviews
Excellent
382
Very good
285
Average
96
Poor
26
Terrible
14
Like2travel88
San Pedro44 contributions
Apr 2023 • family
Kevin did the most amazing job of giving us fast and efficient service along with yummy meals in a matter of minutes to a group of 8 of us all in a hurry for an appointment. He made our day and we made our appointment. Thank you!
Written April 13, 2023
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Deana M
449 contributions
Dec 2022 • none
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.
Written March 13, 2023
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Spw91
Bridgewater704 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
Missed them when they left the east coast + 20 years ago. Was excited to see the original. And it was exactly as I wanted to see. Milkshakes to thick to suck through straw. Tuna melt with enough butter to ruin my triglycerides for a month.
Service was quick and to the point
Written March 3, 2024
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Yeti1988
Denver218 contributions
Jun 2024 • solo
I remember going to Bob's Big Boy when I was a kid in PA. I could not pass up this chance at nostalgia. The food is typical diner fare, but it is served piping hot and promptly. The servers are polite and invested in ensuring a good experience. Try the orange-cream shake!! Mmmmmm!!
Written June 27, 2024
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Shannon T
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
Visiting from Vancouver Canada, I was so excited to finally get to Bob's. Being vegetarian, my wife and I ordered vege burgers, for starters the salad was water logged and dressing tasted like off brand dressing. Next, the burgers and fries came. The fries were on the cold side and tasted meh, Ive had better at many fast food places. Finally the burgers, the tomato on mine tasted like they were in the fridge too long, plus tiny blob of avocado and the patties and buns were blah. The condiments all tasted like budget brands and world famous onion rings were hard, cold and tastelss. We ate half and left very disappointed. I felt the price was high for poor quality. Only plus was the friendly service and the building/decor. We literally left with a bad taste in our mouthes.
Written October 4, 2023
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Angela3950
Eureka1539 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
Cool and iconic, Bob’s Big Boy is an American institution that’s sadly been shut down around the country, this being the oldest one still operating since the 40s. Walking in is like stepping back in time.
Tho the food wasn’t as awe inspiring as the location, it was good. My Fried Fish sandwich was hard to eat and very messy. The wait staff were efficient. Parking in the back.
Written June 27, 2024
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jnnparsonsCardiff
Newport127 contributions
May 2022 • family
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.
Written June 12, 2022
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Dover319 contributions
Jun 2021 • none
We spent 1 night in LA and found this restaurant for breakfast.
It was post covid restrictions so everything was pretty normal.
The food was totally what you expect from a diner and amazing, the service was great even though you could tell they were busy that morning.
Would go here all the time if i lived locally.
Written July 4, 2021
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waynefromcali
Yucaipa4503 contributions
Sep 2023 • friends
We had a terrific experience at the original Bob's Big Boy Restaurant in Burbank California and the weekly classic and vintage car show!
This 1948 Bob's Big Boy Restaurant is a historical landmark and is still going strong with great food,ambiance and all the history that comes with it!The servers and staff are great and theirs plenty of Bob's Big Boy memoribilia to take home!
We had the classic Bob's Big Boy burger and silver goblet shake and it was just the way we remembered it,only better!
And later on we stepped outside to enjoy The Bob's Big Boy Restaurant weekly classic car show in their parking lot.
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Written September 8, 2023
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kisssmee
Los Angeles819 contributions
Jun 2020 • none
I recently went when dining was allowed and their Covid-19 precautions are questionable. When I entered the lobby there was no one waiting and they do skip every other booth for seating and there is no seating in the bar area. I sat in a booth and there was still tip left on the table from the previous people who sat. The bus boy took the tip money and placed paper menus/placemats down. I was a little appalled that the table/seat weren't cleaned as we sat down. Shortly after the waitress came by and still didn't clean the tables or seat. I asked the waitress if she could clean the table and she said the table was sanitized. Clearly it wasn't because there was still money from the previous people who sat there. I brought out my wipes and wiped the table and seats down and the waitress asked if I wanted to sit in another table I told her it was fine.
While I was waiting for my food I also noticed there were no hand sanitizer provided by Bob's. Again, not a problem. I brought mine out. The employees had masks (some had it underneath their nose) and/or masks. When my food came out, it was still delicious. I ate it with my metal utensils (again not a big deal for me).
So if you're particular to Covid it is safe to say the practices here are questionable. I suggest getting to go or do not go to this establishment for now. They also do have a car hop and their drive through window is open. I really do enjoy coming here, but I do know some people care bout Covid and some do not.
Written July 29, 2020
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Philip M
While we're glad you enjoyed your meal, our team should always make sure our customers feel more than comfortable while dining with us. That said, we always clean off and sanitize our tables after a meal, but it sounds like a busser may have left the tip for the waiter to come back by and grab. We're sorry if that left a negative impression on your experience, but we appreciate the feedback so we can ensure everyone can feel secure when they're dining with us. Hope we can welcome you back in the future for a little time at our car hop sometime soon!
Take care,
Mike Lopez, General Manager
Written July 30, 2020
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Hippely
Gilbert394 contributions
Aug 2020 • family
If you’re in the mood for a classic throw back, Bob’s Big Boy is your choice. Their COVID guidelines were disappointing in that our family of 7 needed to be split into two tables. We would have preferred to sit at adjacent tables spaced appropriately, but they could not accommodate that. The food was just as I remembered from my last visit at least 30 years ago - big juicy burgers, wonderful fries and onion rings, salads that come with all the sandwiches and burgers, and breakfast served all day. I was glad I asked for the salad dressing on the side, otherwise the salad comes drenched in the dressing. The burger on the combination plate is more like a Big Mac with 2 skinny patties on one bun, but the other burgers are thick and juicy and cooked just right. If you’re looking for a classic retro experience, Bob’s will deliver.
Written August 14, 2020
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Philip M
Thanks for coming by to enjoy a little walk down memory lane with us, Lynn! We're glad the whole family enjoyed, though we're sorry if you were frustrated by the separation of the tables. We want to ensure everyone who comes to our place is more than safe by keeping our tables an appropriate distance apart, so we appreciate you and your family for adhering to our guidelines while you were there. Hope we can welcome you all back for another round of incredible burgers soon!
Thank you,
Mike Lopez, General Manager
Written August 17, 2020
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Smeady24
Derby84 contributions
Apr 2022 • friends
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.
Written April 19, 2022
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Santa Ana119 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
This is not the drive-through window you may have become accustomed to. The sit-down restaurant is a nostalgic throwback to the 1950s and the early era of large diners. The service was prompt, courteous and the omelettes were tasty and well prepared. The plate included potatoes and bread and was quite filling. Many other patrons were taking home food from the large meals offered.
Written February 4, 2020
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Philip M
Our omelets are a popular item here! Thank you so much for your support -- it means a lot to all of us. Come back soon!
Best,
Mike Lopez, General Manager
Written February 6, 2020
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Bonnie W
1 contribution
May 2020 • none
Chose to have my Mother's Day meal at the Car Hop Drive In. I started going to Bob's with my family in the 1940's. My husband and I would go to Bobs after our dates. Couldn't find a better place to end a fun evening. As we have been married for 54 years, that was quite a while ago. But this trip to Bob's was just as delicious as I remembered. The food was classically wonderful and having the meal topped off by a chocolate milkshake made it reminiscent of "days gone by". Thank you for keeping my memories alive and well. We will visit again!.
Written May 10, 2020
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Philip M
Thank you for choosing to celebrate Mother's Day with us, Bonnie! We love that we could be a favorite for you and your family since the 40s -- we're truly honored. Whenever you and your husband want to spend another evening reminiscing on the good ol' days, we would love to welcome you back.
Take care,
Mike Lopez, General Manager
Written May 13, 2020
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northernk
Phoenix13283 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
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!!
Written December 6, 2021
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