There are a lot of old school burger places in California. One offs or small chains who fill a neighborhood niche. Ben's fits firmly in that category. They offer burgers, fries, onion rings, hot dogs, milkshakes, etc. The space is no frills. they have about 1)2 dozen tables inside and a few out. They have a small staff and five off those mom and pop vibes I love. The burger was solid ( fresh toppings, good sized patty) and the onion rings were wonderful. They were crispy and had just the right amount of crispy ness. And the prices? More like 2006 than 2016. I got lunch for under $15 bucks ànd couldn't eat it all. Although Ben's is in a small strip mall, the area is mostly residential. So if you don't happen to be in the neighborhood, you might never find it. If you are a burger fan, you should visit. It might be off your beaten path, but small, local places like this should be cherished. Recommended. read more

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TL:DR - solid neighborhood joint. Parking - huge lot. Located in what looks like a partially closed strip mall in a neighborhood Service - Focused. What da ya want? LOL. Love it. Some may call it rude. It just is people. Ambiance - Man old school charm. Love places that are throwback burger joints Food - decent burger. Needed a bit more seasoning (salt and pepper) which is available on the counter. Fries freshly cooked! read more

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The food itself was excellent. I ordered their burger accompanied by both onion rings and french fries, and I must say the execution was superb. The flavors were robust and well-balanced, the kind of honest, satisfying fare that reminds one why certain establishments endure despite their shortcomings. However, I must note several deficiencies that prevented me from awarding a fifth star. The pricing structure seemed rather ambitious given the overall presentation. The location lacks any pretense of aesthetic appeal, though perhaps that's part of its unpretentious charm. More troubling was the staff's attitude, despite ordering at the counter and my leaving a gratuity (perhaps unnecessary in retrospect), I detected a certain coldness, even dismissiveness, that struck me as peculiar and unwelcoming. Most concerning from a hygiene perspective: I cycled through multiple tables before settling, each one bearing crumbs, residue, general uncleanliness suggesting the surfaces hadn't seen proper attention in quite some time. My considered recommendation? If you're seeking takeaway or can overlook the ambiance and sanitation lapses, the food alone merits the visit. Just perhaps don't linger too long at the tables.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Ben's Burgers - Outside location. - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

Nice little place tucked away in a neighborhood. Old time hand made burgers, hand sliced tomatoes and torn iceberg lettuce... thick cut bacon, grilled onions on request and worth it! And REAL onion rings, served up fresh and hot. Don't expect fancy, you'll get good food, a clean restaurant, and an owner that's happy to serve customers. read more

Ben's Burgers - 1/3# French burger, with bacon and cheese and onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

The food was good. Fries were good, thick cut style however the onion rings were overcooked. Hamburgers good but too much mustard for my liking. Food worth the price point. The service was average. We ate there and the atmosphere was terrible. If I were to eat here again, I'd get it to go. read more

The burgers were great, made fresh and came out pretty quick. The fries were good and not greasy. The prices were very good and more than reasonable. The gentlemen was nice and helpful. read more

Came here around lunch last weekend. We got a hawaiian burger and bens burger with a large side of onion rings and strawberry milkshake that came out to be around 30$. Everything was made to order and came out super fresh! The burger comes in a french roll and was super crunchy and delicious! The large onion rings came with 9 huge pieces, also super crispy! The milkshake was also really yummy! I would come back for just a milkshake if I'm craving one! It did take a while for the food to come out but everything was super fresh. I would recommend ordering ahead of time! read more

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This is a great place for burgers and shakes. There were a lot of different burger options and the ones we had were great. 11yo and 8yo wanted seconds, and 5yo says the chicken nuggets were the best she ever had. Shakes were also delicious! read more

Best burgers in town even though the burgers are on the smaller side they are the bomb.com the service is always awesome and the person who runs it always remembers my family and I nice person overall read more

Okay, truth be told I have driven by this place and not given it the attention it deserves. There was a recent article about having the best fries in the bay area, which I read at the dental office. So of course, I'm at the dental office with my twin 14 yo boys and say we need to check it out! The burgers (according to teen boys) were as good as "In and Out".. hmmm, LOL, and I got the Veggie burger which seemed to be a black bean patty which I prefer, so well done on burgers all around. My kids want to come back, mostly because we are really comparing prices with fast food right now, otherwise I do all cooking at home. It's gotten so expensive! We felt for the price, getting super thick, yummy milkshakes, 3 burgers, family fries and small onion rings, it was similar in price to In and Out without the family fries, meaning, it's a WAY better deal and the food was good! Why the 4 stars? Well, I do love my fries. I don't eat meat but hate a greasy taste. The fries were indeed crisp and hot on the outside, but the inside was like letting a grease bucket flow. I tried them super hot, and then hot, and then cooler. I liked them better a little cooler but still crispy on the outside, seemed super greasy on the inside. I know, they are fries, but felt kind of like a sponge full of grease with some crispiness to me, and I literally came for "the best fries". So, don't come for the fries, come for the burgers and very kind attentive service at a very fair price. We will be back, but will stick to crispy onion rings that were amazing! read more

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Outstanding burger's great price! I lived in Livermore back in the early nineties to the early two thousands , nothing has changed! Still the best burgers around! read more

Great little hole-in-the-wall type of restaurant. I'm surprised that I have not been here after frequently passing by after visiting the nearby park and library. The burgers we ordered were delicious: hot, fresh and perfectly cooked. Service was a bit spotty but we did visit on a weekend night while they were slammed. It did get crowded at one point with the line going out the door. So, if you are planning to dine here, try to come during off-hours or there may be a wait for the tables. Will be back to try the sandwiches and other food! read more

Ben's Burgers - Partial menu (prices current as of 2/24/24) - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

"Meh" describes it well. I'm quite surprised by the good reviews as I found it shockingly average. I ordered a cheeseburger, fries, onion rings, banana shake, and chicken nuggets for my family and I to share. The only thing I really liked were the onion rings and the nuggets were inedible for me. Everything else was ok. While the shake had good flavor, it was pretty liquidity. I won't be coming back with so many other great burgers places around. read more

Great burger! I had the bacon avacado burger, chocolate shake and onion rings. I have been here many times, but not recently and I think they have improved their food. The burger was fresh with thick cut bacon and fresh avacado. The onion rings are the thick cut ones and we're delicious. Their chocolate shake is made with ice cream and freshly spun. I recommend getting lunch here! read more

Ben's Burgers - Menu - May 2024 - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

Not fancy, but excellent burger and fries. Fries were cooked perfectly! Burger was big enough for my wife and I to share.

Updating from 4 to 5 stars. I've now become a regular of this burger stand and I love it. Consistent, tasty, and offering wonderful service. I always add bacon and jalapeños to my burger and the fries are made fresh right in front of you (I usually get them well done). My wife and daughter are also fans. The atmosphere is great: feels like your old school American burger stand. Love it. read more

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Ben's is a great old school burger with reasonable prices. Have to check out if you live in town.

This was just the burger I was looking for. Nothing crazy, nothing too fancy, just old school happiness. The strawberry shake was the perfect drinking consistency. Perfect treat for a hot day! The mushroom swiss burger came out on a nicely toasted bun, with just the right amount of toppings. The mushrooms were cooked well and the cheese was nice and gooey. The fries were next level! Golden brown and meaty! Salted to perfection! Great burger, great service! read more

Ben's Burgers - Strawberry shake - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

Terrible. The food used to be pretty good, but our dinner here tonight was awful. The lettuce was brown and wilted, the bread was stale, and the burger itself was dry and flavorless. The cashier also got three things wrong with our simple order. We won't be coming back, unfortunately. read more

Fantastic little hole in the wall... The french rolls Bens uses for their sandwiches, the burgers, BLTs, and whatever else are a fantastic unique identifier for some fresh grilled right in front of you home food from the neighborhood hangout. Also super mellow that you don't have to deal with all of the restaurant parking structure and whatever else you have to fight with when you're going downtown to eat. Ben's is wide open and easy to get to and plenty of parking. 10/10 would come back here again next time I stop in Livermore. read more

Ben's Burgers - 10/10 would recommend the teriyaki milkshake. - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

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This five star review comes with stipulations. You have appreciate the flavors here as the service is a little slow (very busy and short staffed), I couldn't order fries (shrimp share the fryer). I had a mushroom burger and hot dog. Both delicious. Definitely a go to when in Livermore read more

Ben's Burgers - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

Bens burger is a Livermore staple. If you grew up in town and did the whole 90s or older public pool thing at may-nissan, then likely you also stopped at Bens burger before you headed home. Decent food, decent burgers, great milkshakes and the same people that have always done it. It got that, nothings changed since childhood kind of look and sometimes thats what you need in life. People from elsewhere that are just moving in to town, or have been here for a while and really like the way livermore feels, should feel invited to try Bens burger. Its not the very best, it never was, but its good and priced fair and tastes like Livermore. read more

The fries are good fresh, the cashier woman is not nice, add attitude.Not professional

Excellent burgers, fries and SHAKES!! Everything made when ordered, menu has good variety, not overwhelming but nice selection.

Absolutely love this place. The western burger is outstanding and they have a great prices and a huge menu.

I use to come here as a teenager when I lived in town for a year or 2 and I can honestly say Ive moved all across the country and lived in big cities and this place tops any burger joint I've been to. The customer service is emasculate. Its a dainty little shop in an empty lot but its if not the best comfort food ive ever had. I craved it so bad when I was pregnant in Chicago and almost bought a ticket just to have some. I dont buy mushroom burgers from anywhere else because i know it wont be up to par. parparwith bens. 4 years later and its almost exactly the same and tastes the same. I will always break the bank when i come because it's just that good. read more

Ben's Burgers - Mushroom swiss burger with avocado. French fries and nuggets - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

Support this local business for quality, affordable food. Real burgers, great sides and milkshakes.

I ordered a half pound w both raw and grilled onions. It took me 6 bites to get an onion. The French role to me is best w cold cut deli meat and not for a fried ground meat ingredient. read more

The burger was dry and barely average. The meat didn't taste that great. I didn't understand why people liked them so much. Maybe they are not the same as they were years ago? read more

This is seriously the cheapest place that offers a homestyle meal. I ordered an avocado burger and a chili dog and my total came to $11. That is absolutely insane lol. Do your body a favor and skip the fast food places along the route to Ben's Burgers and go here instead. You get better quality food for the cheapest price ever. The Avocado burger was pretty good.. I mean it was only $5.50 but it still packed some nice flavors. The chili dog was bigger and better than most hole in the wall places I've gone to and it was half the price. If you're looking for a quick fix for dirt cheap but don't want fast food, go here! read more

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The Avocado Burger was beyond fire ! Taste just like a homemade burger. Definitely recommend!

Very surprised by the deliciousness that came w/ simplicity. This place was about a 8 min. drive from the pumpkin patch. Knowing that Tess preferred to eat the food that I made, I wanted something quick but not fast food. Gavin wanted a cheeseburger. Arrived and was thrilled the joint isn't packed. I was a bit hesitant as well because of the good reviews yet it was empty on a Sunday but after we were greeted by a very nice woman, I decided to drop my worries. Ordered a cheeseburger (got him the 1/4lb). I made it a combo. She asked if I want everything on it- I said "yes" to the lettuce and onions. I asked her what was her best seller. She pointed out to 3-4 burgers but I settled on the avocado burger (comes w/ bacon). I also made it into a combo w/ onion rings instead. I know I shouldn't have but I ordered their 9 pieces of chicken nuggets as well. Our order didn't take long to come out. We waited maybe 10 minutes? The soda fountain was placed in a very awkward place but Gavin got to his lemonade fine and I got to my Diet Coke just fine. The onion rings, fries, and nuggets were ok. Skip the sides, if anything but their burgers.. must get! The burgers were juicy, no frills yet delicious and comforting. I was happy w/ each bite. Definitely recommend. read more

Ben's Burgers - 1/4 cheeseburger combo w/ 9 pcs of chicken nuggets. - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

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worst burger I've ever had should of just went to Burger King instead of this place. order took forever, dry meat, dry bun and salt less cold fries not happy I chose to eat here plus the inside felt like you were sitting in a sauna. won't be going back. read more

Quick service, great food at an affordable price! I love the Hawaiian burger and onion rings.

Vastly over rated from Chronicle review.We were highly disappointed considering their fries were touted to be A1 Big Al Hayward read more

Amazing food always fresh and hot. customer service top notch very friendly and caring.

Two extremely hard working guys (including Ben?) slinging burgers, rolls, fries, onion rings, chicken nuggets, milkshakes, sundaes and scoops in this super casual, bright and airy restaurant located at the end of a sort of empty Livermore Center strip mall. Lots of windows so you can look outside or inside. Wrought iron tables and chairs outside under the eaves of the building provided a good spot for a relaxed lunch with baby and friends. Plenty of parking in a quiet parking lot provides lots of open space for baby to practice walking/toddling. The constant stream of customers kept them slammed the entire two hours we were there Saturday afternoon. Greasy hole-in-the-wall with affordable pricing and delicious unassuming food earns this place a spot in the regular rotation. Maybe skip if time-crunched because this place is popular for a good reason! We had: Chili burger Half pound burger with no mayo, no cheese Chicken nuggets Western burger Chocolate shake Coffee ice cream shake French fries with ketchup Everything was delicious! No complaints. Credit cards accepted. Restroom for customers only. Napkins are behind the counter. Self-serve soda machine with Coca-Cola, Barqs, Sprite, Minute Maid lemonade. Ice cream flavors: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, rocky road, chocolate chip, cookies n cream, coffee. Milkshake flavors: the ice cream flavors listed above plus pineapple, cherry, caramel, boysenberry. Banana malt 50 cents! read more

Was told that this was the spot to go to. Order a bacon cheeseburger Burger, but man, the burger was dry, bacon was too dry and too thick.

Ben's Burgers is a great mom and pop establishment. The best part about Ben's is the options! I like that they have speciality burgers and loads of options for the milkshakes!! We opted for a vanilla shake this time (and it was delicious), but next time we will definitely try some of the other flavors. The burgers were good. The bun was toasted and it was perfectly dressed. The sides were great. The fries are thicker, but not too thick.. still really crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside. The onion rings were perfect and super crispy. We also really enjoyed the chili cheese fries. I was also pleasantly surprised by the Prawns and Chips. Seeing how it's a burger place, I wasn't expecting a ton but the shrimp was nicely breaded and very crispy! Another great thing about Ben's is the price. For under $40, I got 3 burgers (with additions), Prawns and Chips, chili cheese fries, large onion rings, and a small shake. We'll definitely be back! read more

Ben's Burgers - 1/4 Cheeseburger, chili cheese fries, onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Livermore, California

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We've been in Livermore for 15 years, and I have never tried this place. I do love a good burger, but for some reason it seems very difficult to find. Finally decided to roll through on our way home from a camping trip, ordered a couple 1/3 pound burger combos. Burger ate very dry, so disappointing. The fries were fresh and crisp, they were the best part of the meal. Definitely not up to par with John's Char Burger in my opinion, not worth returning for. read more