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4211 W Riverside Dr
Burbank, CA 91505
Fax: 818-955-7691
(68 Ratings)
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Bob's Big Boy -- historic landmark? It may sound implausible, but in 1996 the LA Conservancy managed to get the Burbank location of this famous franchise declared a "California State Point of Historical Interest." They weren't being entirely ridiculous -- this is the oldest remaining Big Boy in America, built in 1949, and it is, as a very official-looking plaque beneath the Big Boy statue assures us, "a magnificent example of the emerging California coffee shop style that exploded in Los Angeles in the 1950's."
The food here is typical Big Boy -- burgers, fries and breakfast any time -- but that's not the main attraction. It's the history, which the owners milk for all it's worth, offering '50s-style car hop service on weekends and hosting events like the weekly "Classic Car Night." There's even a gift shop where you can buy Bob's memorabilia like car hop dining trays and Big Boy boxer shorts. If you're a fan of kitschy Americana or greasy patty melts, put this Bob's on your must-see list. -- Andy Hermann
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68 Ratings and Reviews
Bob's in Burbank
Mom24AZ - 08/04/2009
Bob's in Burbank has always been great. They are celebrating their 60th anniversary this year and I'm glad they are still around. They also went solar. I read about them at sixtyandsolar dot com
Add CommentBob's Big Boy is the best!!!
NCrakow - 01/22/2009The original Big Boy is San Fernando Valley soul food. I have been dining at this location since 1949 and it keeps improving every year.
The eclectic clientel, the incredible 1949 (plus) menu and the good management of this location keep me coming back. It is great fun for one of any age.- Ermakylake - 11/19/2008
Best Burgers in Los Angeles
A5150w - 08/28/2008Great food, great service. And the best seasoning salt in the world.
- Jmasterplan - 07/25/2008
Miss Big Boy
CHK8093 - 07/25/2008They pulled the Big Boy's out of the Chicago area a while back, the Big Boy's in Michigan are ok, but nothing beats an California Big Boy. I stop by when I go home to CA for a meal.
- Hobojenren - 07/25/2008
Hockey Night in Canada
EDDYBABY58 - 07/09/2008Yep, you guessed it, that is about all the Bob's burger is good for, a HOCKEY PUCK. Truly one of the worst, dried out, cardboardy things I have ever attempted to eat. I was so happy when they didn't tear down Bob's in Burbank, then I ate their burger and couldn't care what happened to the joint.
- COOKIEM5678 - 07/05/2008
- NichterB818 - 07/01/2008