It had been a while since I had a Bartel's burger & I was feeling nostalgic. My last Bartel's burger was devoured at the location across from Shasta High on Eureka Way while skipping 4th period drama class. I won't give the year but let's just say, it's been a while. Unfortunately, my memory of Bartel's was better than the actual experience I had this past Saturday but it was still good for sure. First off, the 2 gals behind the counter were borderline rude. The way they acted reminded me of why I moved out of Redding in the first place. Lot's of attitude & staring & eye rolling with no good reason AT ALL. Not sure what that was all about. Moving on... My burger was quite delicious which is the most important thing right? Right. The fries were....fries. The most redeeming part of the fries was the special, secret sauce that accompanied them. I'm pretty sure it's just mayo & ketchup mixed together but it is still special nonetheless. The strawberry shake was....strawberry shake. Nothing spectacular. Bartel's is still damn good don't get me wrong. If you are thinking of a burger in Redding, don't waste your time on stupid fast food chains. Consider Bartel's. read more

Perfect, solid burger. Straight to the point, no frills and delicious! Built a giant burger with American cheese and bacon. Can't wait to pass through Redding again for round two. read more

With burgers that rival elementary school cafeterias every where this place is sure to wreck your wallet and your colon. Upon entering the dirty restaurant we were greeted by "we're out of fries" by a grumpy cashier who proceeded to stare us down as we checked out the menu. The woman that took our order treated us as if we drop kicked a box full of the cutest kittens. After spending 4.50 for a regular burger the "giant burgers" we received where far from giant and were very boring. I love seeing frozen patty discs clinking on the griddle! The outside of the building claims that they have good old fashioned burgers but I did not realize that old fashioned burgers were delivered by the SYSCO corporation. I have been here twice once five years ago and once today last time they had fries which are not worth the price. read more

Absolutely one of the best burgers in town-- fresh not frozen meat from R&R cooked to order, add your favorite toppings in short: mouth-watering burger juicy burgers that will drip down your arm--- scrumptious! This is an-old school burger joint, with very limited seating inside (and some outdoors in warmer seasons--but loud on bustling Lake Avenue.) Don't expect much glamour from this historic Redding hole--in-the-wall cooked in front of you grilled burgers. The shakes are made the old fashioned way-- real ice cream & milk-- both chocolate and vanilla are equally delicious! The only "downs" on Bartels is you'll pay for a quality burger $5.95 and the french fries are not bad, but not as good as they could be. (But nothing that homemade fry sauce or catsup can't fix). A much better meal than In-n-Out or Five Guys and I prefer to shop local---especially when it's better. The grill masters will deliver your meal to your table--- with a smile. read more

Excellent local burger. Such a treat to eat outside. Nice servers. A delightful experience. read more

Bartels Giant Burger - Burgers Near Me - Redding, California

$11.25 for a giant double burger with cheese, and fries. Me and my husband usually split one because it's too big for just one of us. read more

This place was recommended by a friend who grew up in Redding and since I happened to be up there, I decided to stop in. Like others have said, it's quite small. There isn't a huge amount of parking, either (although 15 people inside would feel packed so it doesn't need much parking). The burger was able to be cooked to order (I got mine medium....sensitive stomach + long drive = play it safe) and the fries came straight out of the fryer and onto the plate. I went for the Giant Burger with pepper jack cheese and grilled onions (which they put on the grill in front of me and grilled, and then grilled the burger in the juices from the caramelized onions). I'm not a big fan of fries, so I only ate less than a dozen of them but they were good. Next time I'm in Redding I'll try to make it out to Bartel's again. Great burger, loved the ambiance of the place, price was good. read more

I have been coming here for years. The hamburgers are good, but they are charging an additional 3% pass through fee if you use your credit card. When the nice young woman working the counter told me how much my order was I handed her my credit card for our large order. when she asked me to sign the receipt that came out of the card reader (I can't think of another place off the top of my head where I have to physically sign a receipt except here) and the price on the receipt was different that what she told me the total was when she rang up our order. I questioned it and she pointed to a sign that said they are going to charge 3% if I didn't use cash. I was tempted to have her cancel and reverse the credit card and simply pay cash, but she was a nice young woman and I didn't want to have her going through all that, so I just signed the receipt and paid the charge. If a hole in the wall restaurant, or any business for that matter wants to charge the customer a pass through business expense they should clearly tell that to the customer........ there will be an additional credit card pass through charge. I'm tired of businesses not telling me that there will be an additional charge until after the charge has been run through. Just tell me there is going to be a charge when I hand you my card and I will pull out the cash. read more

Awesome option in Redding! We stumbled across Bartel's while looking for a quick lunch pit stop. Fate shined on us in finding this local treasure. Delicious food, fast service and good pricing. We will keep this place in mind when we travel through Redding again. read more

Driving up to Oregon for a Rogue River rafting adventure means a pit stop in Redding. A bit of yelp search pointed us to Bartel's, a place that probably hasn't changed since the '70s. I loved the formica countertops and the fact that you could order a bloody rare burger, which isn't something you see all the time in restaurants. The postage stamp of a place has a very basic menu; burgers, fries and shakes. In order to avoid smelling like meat for the rest of our trip, we opted to sit at a table outside and received wonderful service. The burgers came to us just as we ordered, mine rare and my husband's medium rare. The hand made milkshake was thick and the fries were right out of the fryer. This basic, but good burger spot is a Redding gem. read more

If you're looking for a really good old fashion hamburger this is not the place to go! My husband and I have been wanting to try their burgers since we moved to town and decided to finally do it last night, it was awful. Everything is pre-packaged, they don't have onion rings and their prices are absolutely obscene. My husband and I got one regular burger each and made it a small meal and we would have been better off going to McDonald's. read more

In town for a few days, yelp'n around for cheap meals. The reviews weren't overwhelmingly positive, but I'm not sure why. I got a giant (as opposed to regular) burger with fries and a drink. The burger was cooked to order which was medium. I was sitting at the counter watching the girl cook the burgers and I had no confidence that she could cook this thing properly, but she actually nailed it! Medium, not med rare or med well. So that was a nice surprise. Juicy, too. They use purple onions, fresh green leaf lettuce, and keep the tomatoes on ice; those are all good quality indicators to me. Also the fries were hot and properly cooked, which I also doubted was going to be the case since there's no timer and she actually stirred them, stabbed at them with the scooper, while they were cooking. The special sauce for the fries was good, it did taste like ketchup and mayo mixed, but it's sitting out on the counter so I doubt there could be mayo in it. There's not much to say about the iced tea, it was good, not at all rancid as in so many places that are not careful to clean the container daily. The parking lot is small and the seating area is smaller. If they were busy you'd have to get it to go. There is outdoor seating as well. So all in all, I was skeptical but my doubts were unfounded, they did a great job! not necessarily the warmest greeting, but they were friendly enough. Definitely would come back! read more

Absolutely delicious just the way a burger should be! When we crave a burger this is our spot! Great service too!

Just a good nothing fancy place to get a burger. They've been doing it that way for a long time and they do a great job, always get the giant burger. Price wise you spend a little more than some places but suck it up, it's worth trying for the quality of taste. read more

Bartels Giant Burger - Old fashioned place. My kind of joint. - Burgers Near Me - Redding, California

My wife and I recently moved here and have been working hard and just did not want to cook dinner the other night. We didn't want to go to a chain or get fast-food burgers, so this fit the bill. What you get is a very basic burger, cooked on a griddle the way you'd get one at an ordinary diner, with some customization options, but nothing fancy. The buns are toasted and the meat is cooked to well-done, unless you order differently. Basically, if you want haute cuisine, this is not the place. What it is, though, is a tasty simple burger made to order. It's not Umami Burger, or even In-n-Out, but it hits the spot and is a great alternative when you're sick of fancy burgers. I ordered their Giant Burger with an extra patty and cheese. It came with lots of tomato, onion, and lettuce and the proportions were just right for a decent burger. A two-patty burger this size was completely filling, leaving just enough room for the fries. Speaking of fries, they also are nothing special, at least until you eat one. They are just ordinary fries, but they're actually cooked right. Not too brown, and not underdone. They are cooked to Goldilocks' "just right." What this means is that every last fry is crispy salty perfection. If you ask, they'll give you their secret fry sauce, which was better than ketchup. The employees were very nice, and willing to chat a bit since it wasn't very busy. My only criticism is that the exterior of the building is gross. It really needs a good cleaning (or pressure-wash) to get the years of accumulated grime and dead bugs off the awning. read more

Ordered giant burger with cheese, bacon, & grilled onion, and it was quite good. You are charged extra for add ins like cheese and bacon. Also ordered a Polish dog... My recommendation is skip the pseudo-Polish dog and go for the burger. Fries were very average. read more

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Just passing through and spotted Bartels. Had the grilled cheese sandwich with tomato and an order of fries. Best! Highly recommend.

Classic burger flavors, good portions. Terrific shakes. The customer service is excellent.

This place was just plain yum. It looks like it's been around for as long as Redding has existed, but it's still cooking up tasty burgers! I was a little miffed when I had to stand at the counter for a few minutes because the employee was in the back talking on her cell phone, even though she could see me standing there, but oh well... I'd still go back for the malts and burgers! read more

What a disappointment. The service was extremely slow. Would not recommend. You are better of at Wendy's.

I went by on a Thursday evening. Oct 7th. I ordered the Giant Burger meal with American cheese. 3 other people came in after me and placed orders. They all got their food and left. Finally, they brought a bag out to "Tim". An easy mistake so I took the bag and walked to my car. Inside was 2 burgers neither of which was like what I ordered. I went back to point out a mistake. They immediately got defensive and told me that they made what was scribbled on a small piece of paper. I said that it was not what I ordered. I pushed to bag to them, they pushed it back. Eventually, the food was on the floor. They started yelling that I should leave and never come back. Never an offer to fix the order or refund. Just get out and don't come back. I first went there way back in 1995 or so. Not to worry, I won't ever come back. read more

I tell all of my friends about Bartels, such an amazing place to get lunch or even dinner! Good price & good food & GREAT STAFF!! I love Bartels! read more

Really quite good for a big sloppy burger. Terrific fries! That come with "sauce"! Plus, they have the demotivational poster with the french fries on it - "not everyone gets to be an astronaut" - right behind the counter; people that can be that ruthless with themselves are A-OK in by me. read more

Bartels Giant Burger - Not everyone gets to be an astronaut. - Burgers Near Me - Redding, California

Very cute place, it was hot outside but the AC was going strong here. Ordered burger, fry and chicken sandwich. Burger was very good. Chicken was good, but could have used more produce. Fries were good as well. Service was great, people very nice. Line was out the door. Restrooms were amazingly clean. For being outside, I did not expect that. Great place to stop for a excellent burger. read more

Fabulous! Love. Great hole in the wall with amazing food. Shake are old fashioned! Even mocha and rootbeer

Some things don't change. Bartels still delivers a great burger, fries & milkshake. Growing up this was always a treat and they still deliver the same good quality. Ask for your shake thick, fries crispy, and definitely some fry sauce. Know that it can get busy, locals know this and plan an extra few minutes since it is cooked to order. (There could be a line at lunchtime.) The regular burger is big- so the BIG burger is huge. Pam and crew at the Lake location are always super nice. :) read more

Are there more than 5 stars? Bartel's does the best classic burger in the area. Their Giant Burger with cheddar and grilled onions is over the top. It is a "classic". read more

Best burger in any town USA. BK or Mac's don't compete in my book. Consider myself an aficionado of the American burger. The only thing missing is old fashion cheddar cheese and go a little lighter on the onion. Great French fries and sauce as are the people. Keep it up Bartels. read more

Best burger joint in redding hands down. Delicious food, and great service. A must if you're in town

It had been years since I ate here. Pleasantly surprised. Hamburger and fries were perfect!

This place is WAYYYYY overpriced. The service here is ridiculous and disappointing. Usually with smaller joints you get better customer service than bigger companies but not here. Their burgers taste like a burger you can cook at home. Super super expensive. You're better off going to in-n-out and it's cheaper! read more

First time here and was in the mood for a milkshake. Looked on yelp and didn't want to go to a food chain so I decided to stop here. Got a burger and fries while we were here. Not a good value, cheese isn't melted on burger, milkshake was far from what A milkshake should taste like, fries were good and the employees were very friendly, hence the three stars. HS that classic old town Burger joint feel to it. If you are going to get a , get the giant burger it's about average size. read more

For its size, the city of Redding doesn't fall short when it comes to burger joints. Nearly every well-known chain can be found within a five mile radius. What should be pointed out is the number of quality LOCAL restaurants in town. Bartel's Burger is up there with the best of 'em. The burgers are tasty and reasonably priced for the amount of food you get. The fries are nothing special, but they do get bumped up a notch or two with the "special" sauce. Fountain drinks are poured for you and are routinely filled with waaay too much ice. Definitely a strike against Bartel's when you're diving into one of their "giant" burgers. In short, go for the burgers. Don't expect to be wowed by anything else the place offers. read more

We really enjoyed this throw back restaraunt. I don't know if they are intentionally trying to relive the 80's, but the boombox adds to the vibe. read more

This is the place if you want an old fashioned no frills burger, nothing fancy or trendy. The burgers were tasty and juicy and had all of the standard toppings. The fries were a little disappointing, a little soggy, but we might of got a bad batch read more

Stopped here on a road trip and the food was awesome! Hubby had a giant burger and could not finish it. I had a regular and it filled me up. The fries are divine! Another review called them "goldilocks fries" they were JUST RIGHT! So true! Cooked to a perfect golden without over cooking. I ordered the chocolate shake but my hubby drank most of it. Also, awesome! Such a nice change from the chain burger and fries! We will be stopping here again! read more

The burgers were delicious! Cooked to your liking. The fries were freshly cooked. Best part is the staff.

This place was not 4 stars. If you want a place that does not follow basic food safety standards then go here. I watched the main kitchen staff run their hands under water, with no soap, for literally a second and then proceed to touch their street clothes before moving onto touching the food they were going to serve with their bare hands. The milk shake is just soft serve ice cream that was swirled in a cup. The burger was your garden variety $1 burger, nothing to write home about. I like mom & pop shops but I would have been better off going to In & Out, where I would have saved money and ended up with food I could eat. read more

Awesome burger! I only get them when I come up for holidays from the Bay Area. Bartels - I miss you! = ) read more

Love me some Giant Burger! Excellent Burgers & Fries! Always fresh & tasty! I also love the Chicken Sandwich with a Green Chile & Pepper Jack Cheese! Really good shakes too! Cheers! read more