A&W Restaurant

I grew up going to Sam's with my dad, enjoying the pineapple milkshakes and the double chili cheese…read moredogs. I moved to Sacramento a few years ago, but when I heard it was closing down, I had to give my own kid's their very own Sam's memories. Thank you Sam's, you'll always be my #1 hot dog spot.

This was my 2nd time giving them a try. This place is very similar to Caspers, same toppings, buns…read moreand dogs except the Polish, the chili and cheese. They also offer shakes, but I only tried the hotdogs. Chili Cheese Dog (4 Stars) with onions and mustard. The Chili was mostly beans, but better than Caspers. You can tell they use beef, but it should be a lot more. The bun and dog are same as Caspers. The cheese is fresh grated cheddar cheese, better than Caspers. Polish Dog (4.5 Stars) with everything, which is the same as Caspers mustard, sliced onion, sliced tomatoes, sweet relish. The Polish is not Caspers Polish. They use a good quality Polish sausage, not sure what brand but something like Saag (Not a hotdog style Polish like Miller's). I view the Top Dog Polish (Berkeley) is still better, 5 Stars, so took off .5 Star. You can't beat the flat iron grill and French roll, to steamed and hotdog bun. Until next time... Next time try: Banana milkshake Polish with kraut, onion tomato, mustard Hot link

Get the chili cheese dog with everything. Mustard, relish, onions, & tomatoes. The best ever!

Hotlink with everything

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Frito boat :)

Caspers Hot Dogs - Richmond

4.3(76 reviews)

3.8 mi

Caspers Hot Dogs is now Corkys! Same building, and from what I understand, new ownership. With a…read morefew new spots in the Richmond area, we decided to take a trip through Richmond to see what's new and changing. Corky's remains just as delicious in my opinion as Caspers. Super old-school, nostalgic dog house still featuring all the Caspers' classics. We ordered the cheese dog because I feel like that's a must. The cheese comes grated and cold, and is just the most perfect topping. The Corky's "with everything" basically means tomatoes and onions (you can get the onions sliced or diced), mustard and relish. I did the ketchup instead of the freshly-sliced tomatoes. We also tried the house-made chili topped with cheese (comes with white crackers). So comforting, and surprised I've never had this before today. The combo meals come with a drink and bag of chips ~ other dog options include hot link, chicken, all beef, and polish. I even saw a Pickle Dog on the menu :) There is a parking lot adjacent. Staff is so sweet and even came around the counter to give the kiddo a magic trick and hot dog candy. We heard there may be fun merch on the way and also a few new menu items coming soon too. Worthy of a stop-inside if hot diggity dogs are your kryptonite.

New owner, same dogs - same staff…read more I've literally been coming here my entire life - since the early 60's. Really wanted to support the new owner & the old staff - same great food as always too. But......to hear & watch & hear the new owner behind the counter micro-managing & lecturing his hard working staff killed the old vibe. It really ain't all that complicated - they seemed to be managing just fine all those years before him. It was going on when we walked in the door & continued nonstop through our meal until the door shut behind us. I really like to support local businesses, but I'll never sit through that again.

Casper's Sign

Chili, cheese, mustard, relish, chopped tomato and Onion.

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Tacos El Chino

3.9(124 reviews)

3.0 mi

I got tacos of al pastor. They were very delicious. I got a horchata too. It was very good. I…read morehighly recommend this place.

I came for the carne asada tacos and I left with carne asada tacos. Delicious and I only had two…read morebut surprisingly they were filling. I've never seen this done before but I like that they had tostadas on the plate as well - 1 tostada per two tacos - ordered 6 to split with friends after leaving a bar in Albany. It's a cute little set-up - this is a food truck with an outdoor eating area. There is limited parking for the business in their parking lot - only three spaces. However, street parking and fairly easy. The service was quick. My tacos were ready in five minutes from the time I ordered.

The menu.

Carne Asada Super Burrito.

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Outdoor seating

Phila Burger Station

4.7(679 reviews)

2.9 mi

First timer here! Very good impression so far. I really like these classic burger joints. It was…read moredeceiving though because they're above and beyond all of the other burger joints. They also serve other items like hoagies, sandwiches, teriyaki plates, and more. I can only speak for their Philaburger, which was one greasy delicious mess. Make sure you say yes to the cheese. Everything really meshed well especially the pastrami. Definitely worth a trip to try it out. I'm also really glad they gave extra napkins because this was messy to eat. 10/10 still. The folks running this place are also super nice. They saw me chasing after napkins that flew away and prepared more before I even asked. They also had a small table for the customers, which is nice because we got to fully enjoy the burgers. A lot of people came by to order while we were here.. seems like one of the locals' favorites (rightfully so)!

I work down the street from here and wanted to try it. Being my first time, I asked what they…read morerecommended. In the end I got the Bacon Cheeseburger and Garlic Fries with ranch sauce and a Root Beer. The burger had some weight to it. I knew I was gonna get my moneys worth. Garlic Fries could've used a bit more garlic but the texture and flavor was on point. Little on pricey side but well worth every penny! I would definitely eat here again. My new go-to spot when I'm in Richmond!

Bacon Cheeseburger

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Menu as of 4/2026

The Red Onion

4.1(490 reviews)

4.3 mi

Best burger value in the area, the chili fries were outstanding and the staff is kind and…read morewelcoming. I had the grilled chicken sandwich and my son had the cheeseburger and my mom had a grilled cheese - all were excellent. Great prices, great food, and outstanding customer service.

Terrible food from delivery. We ordered the California burrito and the tuna melt. Both were $20…read moreeach. The tuna melt looked like a blindfolded 5 year old made it with zero taste and so soggy. The California burrito was to have "thinly sliced sirloin steak". Evidently "thinly sliced" means hamburger. So disappointed spending $40 plus fees on this garbage. Crinkle cut fries and zucchini were good.

As of 11/2023

Breakfast sandwich with ham

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Frosty King

4.5(95 reviews)

4.4 mi

Honestly, pretty good, not made like it was before, but the burger was good, the fries were low-key…read morevery seasoned, miss the crinkle cut fries tho, but they ran out of chicken tenders dawg chicken tenders I haven't had this place in like 3 to 4 years, and they didn't have chicken tenders the top thing I wanted but still solid food place would recommend if you wanted a burger because they're probably gonna not have chicken tenders tho

Well it took me driving my 'cross the street buddy David to Kaiser for a old man procedure that…read morerequired a "go back to home" driver (me) to finally give this dive a shot after the many decades of my own visits to Kaiser and often wondering....should I. ??? Pullin in my 2002 SI, the joint sent an arresting meaty aroma into the parking lot, a good sign..Dave ordered a classic 1/4 lb.cheeseburger minus the tomato? but with lettuce onions & pickle (I think). I made a wild & crazy choice....the Hot Pastrami Sandwich...that I've almost always exclusively ordered from Jewish delis (like Sauls in Berkeley or Langers in LA & Pastrami Queen in NYC) on light rye with fermented kosher pickles (except the one like those I had at Harry's Haufbrau in San Leandro) Any way ....what a surprise! Although not at all like the deli classics style, this generous pile of thinly sliced GRILLED smokey juicy meat with lettuce onions pickles tomato & just mustard on an oblong soft bun hit a homer! It was teriffic! As was David's cheesebuger even without the tomato?? (begged a bite) It's a neighborhood gem... too bad its a bit far but then again not as far as In N Out in Alameda or Pinole...will try the Philly Cheesestake next trip after I get released from the ER for cardiac arrest

Grillin & chillin

Chili cheese fries

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Front of business

Cafe McBryde

4.1(213 reviews)

3.0 mi

Love this place. Great food, they have real, did you hear me... real cut off the bone turkey…read moresandwiches. That are great. Also, Love their pancakes and bacon. Waitress is very friendly and accommodating .

Cafe McBryde will forever be my family's special place. My child and I have been coming here since…read morebefore Covid and the owner is such a sunny gal! Super nice, friendly, and always welcoming, making it a very cozy and homey type of feels. Even after long absences since my son moved schools she still remembered him each time we dropped in even though he was a few years older and a few feet taller! The food is still as good as it was a few years ago. I'm not really sure if the menu has changed today but at least it remains consistent and they kept rice and Gluten-Free bread as options. I love that they still carry gluten free bread!! My child had the GF French toast covered with bananas and syrup and he completely wiped that plate clean! I hope this place sticks around forever! I can imagine us walking in for breakfast another 10 years from now and she'll still remember us.

Two eggs with meat (corned beef hash), Gluten-Free toast

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GF French toast

Joe's Market

4.6(12 reviews)

4.2 mi

Junior and Nemo were super helpful. I could tell immediately the store was super clean. They also…read moredidn't seem to be playing loud music. I love that. They were very helpful if I needed like a napkin or a fork or even hot water for my cup of noodles. They were super nice. I had a great experience. It was a very rainy day. I might not have had dinner had I not found that place.

The workers make you wait 20 minutes b paying or getting anything they don't have any work…read moreexperience an is very rude would rather try an start an altercation then fix the problem i always have a hard time when I have to go and that's when I have to they are doing fraud using one name for every cashier I be very concerned when they give me my money back because there's even been times where I have never gotten all of it back the i made a video finally I was angry because I was unable to get any change for the worker because they always make me wait 20 minutes an they got upset be I started recording it was just unprofessional an really hard for me to get what I needed

I like the available food-- plus soft serve

Oooooo!

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The strawberry fruit mix is really good. So many yummy choices

Nation's Giant Hamburgers

2.9(324 reviews)

2.5 mi

This place is great a lot of good service and good food. I would love to take my family here again…read moreor even celebrate my birthday here!

Walked in on a Sunday, there was one maybe 2 people in front of me, walked in to the counter and…read morewas told another customer was getting change, happy to step aside; did so for a few minutes. As the last customer exited the parking lot, I still stood a side for a few seconds, maybe I didn't see who was before me. No one stepped up, a couple minutes went by, no acknowledgment, still stood just waiting, nothing, walked out the door, still no acknowledgment. They may not need my acknowledgment, but I have recognized, and recommended their business, which will probably continue without recognition, but I will no longer recommend this business. I just wanted a burger and fries to go, but was met with low expectations, when I spend money here always without hesitation. I'm sad to say I will not order from here going forward, and will talk family, friends and close ones to order elsewhere. Very unfortunate.

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Cheeseburger

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Greg G.

11 years ago

This place is horrible, even for fast food. Needs a zero star

A&W Restaurant - hotdogs - Updated October 2026

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