A fun place to eat and so glad they made recent changes to their menu such as now including fries. Their grilled cheese is so good too!

This place is awesome! First night, we were full but we still wanted to give it a try so we ordered parmesan fries, a deep fry Twinkie and a milk shake to share. The fries smell sooo good and tasted sooo delicious. It was my first time trying the deep fry Twinkie and let me say "hmmmm..." She topped it with vanilla ice cream and caramel. Hubby order passion fruit milkshake. It was thick and super sweet. We waited for 15 plus minutes, but we were in a hurry and it was Memorial Weekend. We had to give this place another try before we left. So we had it for dinner. We both got burgers and regular fries. Mine was something with Cassidy...it was a double with avocado, bacon, onions on a sourdough bun. Trust me it was better that Jack-in-box sandwich. Hubby had Peggie Sue and he loved it! It was different. In all of this, we love this place. I hope our next vacation will be back in Ukiah. Once we got in this diner, it was a different environment and they were really friendly. It's such a classic place that I wanted to put on a poodle dress and start dancing away. :) I'm glad we gave this place a chance. read more

Great throwback style and menu, they put a lot into decorations and feel. All kinds of burgers pies and a huge selection of shakes, some tase a little artificial that would be my only complaint with this place. read more

Great place! We left very full and happy. Great service and food. Portion sizes were more adequate! Bathrooms were clean, the waitress even had a poodle skirt on. Love this place. read more

Very fast and polite service food was good milk shakes were good my family enjoyed the setting it was calm and not loud like allot of other Burger joints in town very clean and a nice setting to have a family night out! read more

The restaurant was clean and super cute. I received the wrong burger. When the right one arrived, my boyfriend was done eating. The burger was small and just ok, not much flavor and $2.95 for a tiny portion of frozen fries. Wanted to like this place better but the food is nothing special. read more

Ordered a burger and the meat tasted rubbery. The strawberry lemonade was too sour and it had a bit too much of the strawberry syrup. The employees are great and the facility is nice and clean. read more

A solid 4 stars. Clean and service was good. The price is pretty reasonable. The Elvis Burger is a basic burger. .95 to add cheese. It comes with regular fries. Any changes to premium fry choices or onion rings will further up the price. I had the basic fries and added cheese plus an Arnold Palmer at $2.25 so including tip I was out the door for $13.00. read more

The best milkshakes in town hands down. The burgers are above average. It would be nice if you were able to get a small portion of fries with your burger instead of having to order them separate and getting more than you can eat. service is fast and friendly. The food is made to order so it takes a little bit to arrive but its well worth the wait. read more

I went to Be-Bops when it first opened and I was so excited. I loved the atmosphere and the food was great and just everything about it was perfect for what I imagined it should be. I was so excited that I was telling my out of town friends they should come up just for the restaurant itself. It really was that good. Here I am several months out from my last visit. I have been bugging my husband that I have wanted to go back. I love the milkshakes, still do. Tonight he finally gave in and took me for our 11th anniversary. We took our daughter with us and we placed our order. I noticed that something had changed. I pointed out to my husband that the music wasn't playing. It came on a little bit later but it was very quiet. The girls didn't come out and do the twist like they did the first time (part of the charm of the place). I had ordered my milkshake, my husband ordered ice tea and my daughter asked for water. They got their drinks and it was not until our dinners were served to us and I had to ask, did I get my milkshake. She also forgot to serve my daughter her fries. My daughter and I both ordered a BLT and my bread was nearly burnt and hard. We both agreed that it was REALLY greasy! The fries were not all that great and were cool, not warm. By the time we left our waitress only came by one more time and that was to give us the bill. She did not ask if we wanted refills on the drinks or desserts. When we went to pay the bill, she disappeared and so we felt very slighted by her. We have now agreed that IF we go back, it will only be for the milkshakes. Even then, I can make them just as good at home for cheaper and I don't have to worry about hoping they will remember to bring it to me or sloppy service. Sorry to say, they took what was once seen as a 5 star rating to me in the beginning down to a two star. That is really sad. read more

sure enjoyed my peggy sue burger and milkshake on sept. 17, 2010- when i am in ukiah again i will visit you again. read more

Be-Bops Diner - sept. 17, 2010 - Burgers Near Me - Ukiah, California

solid food , great burgers , shakes, fries , rings. could be a little quiv cker but i got some strange looks for breastfeeding and so i just waited on that ! I thought the hippies in ukiah wouldnt mind seeing a perfect boob ! read more

Great service, friendly. I had the patty melt on rye, garlic fries. Big portions, lots of garlic, worth going back for. Party of 8, everyone liked their food. read more

Expensive with small portions. Really greasy fries. Slow staff. Burgers have very little meat to them for this type of burger joint...

This family owned and operated diner is a must visit if you are traveling through Ukiah. The service and staff were as grade "A" as the decor and the food was outstanding! I had the home made chocolate shake with a "Whirlybird" on toast. My husband had the Elvis double burger with an order of fries that was like something straight out of a fifties soda shop. The young man that took our order was very polite and enthusiastic about being a part of this dynamic team while whipping with passion through the shake menu to help us decide. I watch as everything was packed to go with care in a brown paper bag that brought back memories of junior high. The sounds of 50's played in the background as we tapped our toes and sang along. At the register I asked one of the young men if it was a family owned and operated establishment, with a smile straight out of a Colgate commercial he told us that it belonged to his father. Even though it's Mother's Day today there's at least one father that should be very proud! read more

This place used to be pretty good when they opened, but has gone downhill since. You can't get out of there for under $20 for one person, for a simple cheeseburger fries and drink. On to go orders, they used to give you a nice size box, but now they cram, and I do mean CRAM your food into it smashing your already small portion. The food is good, on the right day, but just WAY over priced for what you get. I could say the same for the service, young kids working there that just don't really care. I'm a local, so I've watched this place from its beginnings. It's sad really, it had potential, but I will not eat there anymore. read more

Exactly what you'd hope for in a classic burger joint: an atmosphere bright with windows and neon...red vinyl seats packed with people of all ages...chrome-and-Formica tables and counters loaded with fat crispy onion rings, thick real ice cream shakes, and a damn good chili size. In the requisite nod to this century, you can have a Gardenburger patty if you prefer (though if you're the Gardenburger type, you'll probably find the food a bit on the greasy side). Service is friendly but a little overwhelmed, and prices are reasonable. The octagonal building is cool. read more

Just had breakfast for dinner last night at this restaurant. I was thoroughly displeased with not only the service, but the food. I gave them 2 stars instead of 1 because the prices were good. I got the big bopper breakfast because I wanted a little of everything. It included 1 pancake, 2 scrambled eggs, 2 slices of bacon, 1 sausage patty, and 1 biscut with gravy. I was really hungry. Lol. My husband just ordered the sausage and eggs meal. He was wondering what was taking so long for our order to be up, as we were the only table in the restaurant aside from a couple guys having a banana split. I told him, "good food takes time." Little did I know the food they would bring to us would be complete garbage. A four year old can cook scrambled eggs better than them. It seemed as though they stired the eggs from the minute they got in the pan until they were done, making them more like flaked eggs. The bacon was just thrown into a fryer with dirty oil, and wasnt cooked all the way. It was soggy and disgusting. The biscut was a little burnt and drenched in sausage flavored gravy that either came out of a can or was made from a powdered mix. The sausage patty was ok, but im not a fan of sausage patties and had planned on giving that to my husband. The pancake itself was decent, but they served it with this margarine that was almost translucent. It was absolutely foul. I will never eat at that restaurant again. The waitress never even asked us how everything was. During the middle of our meal, a small family came in and sat at the counter. The waitress was just talking to them the entire time. They must have been family or something, because there was a baby crawling on the counter getting its dirty little hands all over the top of the whipped cream dispenser, and she did nothing about it. Terrible food, terrible service. Dont eat there. read more

We occasionally fly up to the Ukiah Municipal airport and enjoy very much going there for one of the best milkshakes and burgers around. Its within walking distance of the airport and way better than any other greasy spoon on the boulevard. The chili fries or the garlic fires are delicious and the ambiance and service is fun and entertaining. Its like a little bit of American Graffiti relived. See http://www.thegourmetpilots.blogspot.com/ for other airport recommendations. read more

This home town favorite has lost its mojo. We won't be coming back. The changes they've made are a huge disappointment and the food is definitely not as good as it once was. Goodbye bebops. read more

I've been to a restaurant similar to this in my home town , I gotta say I like this one better the food not thing they don't have here is the outfits but maybe it could be incorporated once a week not daily but overall very clean good service nice place to have the 3meals of the day.. been here twice since my stay in Ukiah I had the burger now the B-52 amazing sandwich that one of the waitresses suggested as her personal favorite., I gotta say , great place for any occasion read more

I can't understand the positive reviews for this place unless the owners and their friends are writing them. This place is all flash and no substance. The place looks great, but the food is just awful. The fries have no taste (how'd they do that??) and the other sides taste like they were prepackaged junk. What makes a place like this good is fresh homemade food. There are better places in Ukiah to get a burger. Been there once and am not planning to go back again. read more

We are in Ukiah visiting a friend and landed on Be Bop's. It looked cute and sounded good. It was really neither. I ordered garlic fries because I thought they couldn't screw that up too badly and I wasn't super hungry. What a disappointment!! Not only weren't they very good, but the server never came back to check on how things were. When I pushed the nearly full basket to the end of the table so she would see it, she came by and asked "Is there anything else?" I said, "No, just the check", thinking she would ask about the fries. She didn't. And then we had to wait a very long time in line to pay our bill. I finally got fed up and put the money on the counter (sorry, no tip) told the manager that the service and food wasn't very good and walked out. When we travel to new places, we look for something that catches our eye. It did that but it didn't catch our hearts. read more

Just enjoyed the YUMMIEST, nostalgic and delicious dinner in Ukiah, Ca. at Be-Bop's Diner on State Street. The sparking and authentic 1950's decor and atmosphere is not to be missed, especially if you are a vintage car enthusiast. Even more memorable, however, is the fine service and exquisite food. It's everything you crave in burgers, fries, shakes and extremely charming variations of the above. Additionally, their innovative desserts and shakes have all the appeal of the latest county fair cuisine, without the high price and mystery of carnival food. My friends and I come through Ukiah twice a year to retreat and ALWAYS make at least one meal (but usually more!) at Be-Bops. The service is consistently cheerful and accommodating, which matches the quality food and fun atmosphere. Don't miss a chance to dine here if you're in the area. Guaranteed to be a great memory whether your rolling in a classic car or more modern machine. Enjoy! read more

When Be-Bops first opened, I thought "Cool! Finally we have a fun diner that is different than anything else around this area" and looked forward to trying it out. After waiting for the first wave of crowds, my daughter and I went. The atmosphere was great... 50's. How could you go wrong with that? We were not impressed with the food. First of all, everything is a la carte. To me, fries of some sort is a must to include with a hamburger meal. The hamburger was high priced, the fries are high priced. Once ordered, I was hoping for the best hamburger in town at that price. I was disappointed. The hamburger was greasy, the bun fell apart, the fries were dripping in grease and soggy. My daughter's was the same. We'll not go back. read more

This has long been our go to spot for lunch when we are in Ukiah. Good burgers for reasonable prices. It had been a number of months since our last visit when we stopped in about 1:30 last Saturday, July 14. In the past, we were usually not seated but the waitress would typically greet us and tell us to sit wherever we wanted. They were not that busy, but after a couple of minutes of waiting, we simply took one of several nearby empty booths. In the past, with few exceptions, we were always served by an older (fortyish?) lady who, while not overly friendly, was incredibly efficient. She was not there (and perhaps she mo longer works there), replaced by two much younger people. Anyway, after sitting there for close to 15 minutes, being passed by numerous times by both of the working waiters, after watching at least one other couple get served who came in after us, we were still without so much as a greeting. We got up and left. Although I am often accused of being too patient, in 70+ years I could count on one hand the number of times I have done that. Disappointing. I really do not know whether I will ever go back. read more

I'm here from out of town for work and a friend suggested my family and I eat here. The food was fantastic! We had the Richie Valens burger, the strawberry shake and the Book of Love for dessert. The menu is so unique and fun that even my 3 year old was excited to eat! Our server Alexis was so good and attentive. Wish I lived around here just so I could eat here more often! read more

Previously my favorite restaurant in town. Had good food was a little pricey but not unaffordable. Now the food is garbage service is slow and I felt like I was a thorn in there side. The cook kept giving me dirty looks. Would not recommend unless you are actually dying and even in that case hospital food isn't too bad anyways. Plus the staff there is way prettier. read more

Cool old school diner with special parking for classic cars. I had fish, prawns and chips and could barely finish it.

This place is great !! Reading the other reviews, what kind of a clown would go into a hamburger joint and order a $5 cup of coleslaw? And then embarrass himself telling the world that he ordered it. LOL !!! I guess many people like to whine about prices. They are clearly marked. If you don't like the prices that you clearly know ahead of time, get up and leave. Don't complain later on like it was some secret trick the restaurant played on you. I have gone in here no less that 50 times over the years it has been open and NEVER have I had a bad meal. Sometimes after a busy weekend they might be out of a certain food, but it's only for a short period. Order something else. It's a big menu. Everything is good here including the help. Go for it. Try something different. It's all good. read more

Walked in and ordered a cheeseburger, fries and small milkshake to go. Seemed to be priced high at almost $14. Took almost 1/2 hour to get the food even though there were only a handful of customers. Waitress was very pleasant and served my milkshake while waiting which I ended up drinking. It was delicious! The cheeseburger and fries ended up being average. Better than McDonald's. read more

Just went to Be-Bops for the first time yesterday. I have to say that we were not very impressed. It didn't feel like a rockin' 50's diner at all; it felt like someone trying to be a 50's diner but failing. The music was authentic, but way too loud. The waitresses on staff barely broke a smile, and one in fact had a constant scowl on her face. The little dance they did to "The Twist" could not have been done more unenthusiastically. It was awkward to watch. The hot dogs were ok, but my husband's was cold. The seasoned curly fries were quite bland and on the soggy side. I did, however, like that you can order an ice tea mixed with lemonade; that was very good! Lastly, we were still sitting there 15 minutes after we finished eating and still had not received our tab. We had to go to the counter to ask for our tab so we could leave. I had high hopes for a great new place to eat in Ukiah, but all in all, I think I can safely say that we will not be going back. read more

We decided to go here because a friend who had been visiting me just got out of the hospital and was dieing for a milk shake! It was her last day in town so we decided to get "breakfast". Well breakfast turned into burgers, fries, milkshakes, onion rings, and jalapeno poppers. We went all out on the junk food train! But honestly it was exactly what we all were looking for in a fun, last meal together. We went around 11 on a monday so it was quiet. The atmosphere was nice, exactly what I'd picture a diner to look like, and it was clean too! My veggie burger was really tasty, although we got charged for the small sides of bbq sauce and garlic mayo. The garlic cheese fries were amazing! The only thing I didn't care for much was that the jalapeno poppers were $8 and you only got like 6 of them, also the waitress didn't seem very happy, I'm not sure that had anything to do with us though. All in all a fun experience, fun atmosphere, not too hard on the wallet, and definitely the place to go if you're needing that junk food fix. I don't know when I'll be back since I don't indulge like that often but I'd definetely recommend it! read more

I thought the burgers and deserts were great! Dont be afraid to get messy, just dig in! I warn you that these burgers are amazing but they do get a bit messy due to the pattie's juicyness. The only downside is that the food tends to be a bit pricey. read more

went here recently on a trip into town . I felt like I was on a flying Diner spaceship . I enjoyed the food very much . classic Diner stuff . cool people cool service . It is one of the best food joints Ukiah has to offer and you can pretend you are in a spaceship Pew Pew Pew . read more

My Girlfriend and I were staying in Ukiah overnight and decided to give it a try. We had a great time and totally enjoyed the food and the service. Our young waitress was adorable and totally on top of her job in a highly professional way. Our food was perfect. read more

While the ambiance is slightly better than a fast food place, the food is not. In fact, I would rather go to fast food. In fact, I did tonight. The service was slow. I ordered a burger, which was tall but still not what I'd call 'big', and it didn't taste all that good. The fries were also not very good. read more

The worst burger I have ever had ! Nice atmosphere great waitress but the burgers were ordered medium they were burned and over salted. The table next to us had the same problem with theirs and even their corn dog was burned ! We could not eat ours finished our shakes and left. While traveling this place will be taken off our list ! Yuck. read more

I have been here several times and have always had good service. The milkshakes are very good and made with care the old fashioned way. The burgers are good and as well as huge, and the fish and chips can be either wonderful or just OK. As far as previous complaints I have read from mostly foodie tourists, if it looks like a diner, smells like a diner and actually is a diner, what do you expect, the French Laundry? read more

I like this place. I eat there almost every week, usually late at night. It's about the best option in Ukiah after 9 PM. The service is always good. The burgers are OK, the bbq chicken salad is good, the garlic fries are killer, so are the milkshakes. read more