They seat you quickly. Pleasant wait staff that gets your refreshment right away. Good specials and great menu with lots of variety. Very clean and remodeled recently. read more

Let me start by saying this wasn't my experience. It was my sister who is a huge fan of big boy Slim and has been for over 60 years. In fact, my aunts even worked for them at the Michigan location Unfortunately, there are no big boys anywhere around where I live in Florida or where she lives in Florida or even in Texas where she lived prior to that so the only chance was when we visited Michigan So I asked her how with her Slim Jim, and although she told me she Enjoyed it. She also said it just wasn't the same taste as before she didn't know if there was a change of meat or what it was, but the taste was just off a bit. Was it enough to stop her from saying she would return no but it pretty much matches my opinion when it came to their big boy sandwiches I was a fan of, but they just asked the same anymore. I can't see for sure but in today's time too many restaurants flew Site of what truly brought people in and the taste that their product had when they start changing vendors or products in their menu read more

This place still hits! One of the best old school chocolate shakes I've ever had. Also got to love the double decker grilled cheese sandwich. Takes me back!! read more

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Had a great breakfast. The Southern Omelet. Hash Browns coupled with the sausage gravy were really good. Service was great. Both the manager and owner stopped by to say hi. That doesn't happen very often. read more

For the price this is a delicious burger... They get you in and out quickly. I was impressed with how friendly they are... they take their time to get the order correct. I would strongly recommend them over any other fast food burgers. read more

Came in for a quick bite. From the time I walked in, everyone was SO friendly! The vibe was awesome and I felt as though they genuinely wanted to ensure everyone dining there was having a great experience. It's diner food, the menu was huge but what I thought was awesome was this salad bar! Love a good salad bar. Although I didn't get the salad bar, my side salad was delish! I really like their ranch! The chicken tenders are hand breaded, and had a very good flavor! That breading was awesome! I also loved the seasoned salt that they had on the table. Being I live in New Orleans, my go to seasoning is Tony's so I was totally unprepared for the explosion of different spices. Looking at the ingredients and I see why! Curry powder, ginger, umani medley, sage.... Like WHAT?! Yes! I need a case of this stuff!! I do want to thank Rachel for her outstanding service! Completely went above and beyond for ya girl! Great spirit that just shines right through! Becky and the gentleman that seated me, (I think he could be upper management), were very nice and attentive as well! A quick simple bite that totally exceeded my expectations by looking at pictures from YELP! So glad I decided to form my own opinion and take better pictures! read more

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Its hit a miss . When it comes to takeout orders.. meaning check your food at the restaurant . You will not get your money back if you're not satisfied, you've been worn. It's not like it was in 2015?. read more

Big Boy - Turkey club . . - New American Near Me - Troy, Michigan

The reviews on this Big Boy seem to be barbelled between love and hate. The loves understand that it's a Big Boy and not Chez Money in Bham. The hates seem to , well not like anything. Like the review that didn't like the "clamp shouter!". Thanks Einstein. When in Rome as the saying goes, do as the Roman's do. Well when in Big Boy do as the Big Boyans (?) do. Don't expect a cheap gourmet lunch. Go in knowing that this is going to be old school hearty fare and you'll be fine. I am of the latter group and ordered a Big Boy, fries and an iced tea with the salad and soup bar. ( Hey I had a gift card!). I was torn between "the best cheese burger in the world" the name of which they have somehow trademarked and the Big Boy but I went with the original. As for scouring the world for other cheeseburgers to compare, while appealing, seemed out of the question. I started with the salad bar which was great with, wait for it...iceberg lettuce that was fresh and crispy and all of the other faves. The soup(s) had to wait for another visit so I'll withhold judgement. My burger and fries arrived in good time and was fantastic. The Big Boy is basically what McDonalds ripped off for the Big Mac. Two patties, sauce, lettuce, pickles, you get the drift. The fries could have been in a bit more...hello 5th star, but were fine. Iced teas were brought in quick succession and were fresh with a nice wedge of lemon. They had some great looking deserts but that's for next time. All in a great if a bit pricey lunch. But hey everything is pricey these days. So put on your retro hat and your big boy pants and step back in time for a great lunch at an iconic restaurant. And you're really shopping local because the chain in headquartered in Warren! Big boy, oh boy...Go! read more

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Average. I came here today with my parents, they wanted to take advantage of the 99c strawberry pie special (99c with purchase). I think the last time I went to a Big Boy was about a year ago, but before that, like 10+ years ago ... this one is right by my house, though, so was convenient. The pie was a bit disappointing. It's basically just strawberries, with strawberry goo (gel?), and pie crust. I liked the pie crust but thought it would be more like an actual pie. However, their other pies near the check-out counter looked good. My mom got the "cookie pie" which was just a flat cookie (not your typical "cookie pie") topped with ice cream and whipped cream. It was still tasty, though. Service was overall fine. I noticed they're open until midnight on the weekends which is good to know in case I'm looking for a late meal or snack. They also had free WiFi, which was nice. read more

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Great service, good old original Big Boy food. The owner try's to walk around and greet all the customers.

5 tables in restaurant, waiter took orders from 2 other tables sat after us then tried to say it was because he was delivering hot food to other tables. We could see him the entire time, that was untrue. Sandwiches came with fries. They were literally like styrofoam and only mildly warm. We asked that just those be removed from the bill because the sandwiches themselves were good. He didn't come back to give us our bill, we had to have the cashier get it for us and the fries weren't removed. Paid for the nasty fries but did NOT leave 15%, (normally leave minimum 20%) Will never be going back. I was a waiter for 11 years and had they been busy, I would have been sympathetic. There was no reason for this. read more

Never coming here again - twice I have had tips fraudulently added to my credit card after I paid with my card and tipped in cash. The first time I chalked it off as a mistake - the last time I got a carry out strawberry pie, tipped the dude $2 cash after I put a line through the tip spot on the receipt and put in the correct total. I check my account and I was charged $4 more than the receipt. I previously used to come here once a week with my daughter, but I'll just go to the one in Madison Heights now. Service is usually meh, used to be much better until they remodeled after a fire. Food is consistently okay. read more

Staff is friendly though sometimes a bit slow. Food is fine. Seems like a lot of locals that are in frequently. Good for a diner meal.

Food is never hot and buffet is always old, unimpressed with the service and the place smells like snails

This was the first time I have been to this location. I ordered the Strawberry Belgian Waffle Blockbuster. It was delicious it had fresh strawberries and whip cream. It was so good. It also came with eggs bacon and sausage links. My waitress Julia was awesome. read more

Big Boy - New American Near Me - Troy, Michigan

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Bought a strawberry pie for Mother's Day was excellent! The quality has not decreased over all these years very highly recommend big boy strawberry pie read more

6/30/24 Awesome!! Had party of 12 people & all had breakfast buffet. Could not have been better. Wonderful selections at buffet, always being refilled, staff were extremely helpful, seating for all super, couldn't be more pleased. Highly recommend. Deserves a 6 star rating. read more

I starting back eaten at a big boy . I will say one of the cook. at night tall knows how to cook food is always quality . They Brawy lad sandwich I order had no taste and the bun was like rubber. . The other slim Jim had no butter on it when I asked her to put butter on both size and put it on the grill. Also I order a turkey club the other cook made . Thinking how can you mess up but they did one order was on a plate. It looks so delicious other turkey club had no Mayo wasn't toasted no bacon and the bread was old look like kid made it. But be careful what you order because they make you paid for two meals so you've been warn . The owner should Check out food quality before he loses his customers. read more

The soup was nasty cream of broccoli had no cream stalks of broccoli was in the soup. Chicken sandwich dry go at your own risk. Then we talk to the manager and shw said it was nothing wrong with the soup....I'm so disgusted . I WON'T BE BACK! read more

I was there a couple weeks ago. The clamp shouter had a funky taste & smelled spoiled. I had a over seasoned hamburger with fries. Talking to the manager/owner was the most frustrating experience. He told me that was nothing wrong with the clamp soup and related to the hamburger, I couldn't eat he was asking me "what else do you don't like of the menu" I mean I can get smart myself I don't need this from a restaurant manager. I had to ask to take the hamburger off the bill including the buffet. After showing a couple funny faces he agreed to take off the hamburger but not the buffet because I did get some other items from it. In general when I go to a restaurant I'm more than happy to pay for my food and usually I don't expect perfection. But having lunch as punishment I don't think that's right. The waitress was super nice & I gave her a $20 tip. read more

The food was fast and delicious. Reminds me of good old times. Great cozy and clean. Service and manager are great read more

Big Boy - A burger that you would never believe. -#cheat on beef. Ya right lol - New American Near Me - Troy, Michigan

Always a good stop at this very clean and well run Big Boy. Good staff and good tasty food

Ok, let me first explain that this trip was solely for the kids and this review is not based on food so much as service. It was close to Thunderbird Lanes and it had a variety of food so that the kids would all be happy so we went. I came in thinking it would be the typical Koney island type stuff... and yes it was. BUT, the service here was amazing. I mean brighten the day and be sun shinny happy kind of amazing. Our server was a man named Jamie and he was about the nicest waiter I have ever had and he was very good with the kids. The vibe in here was super friendly and even a lady in another booth came over and shared some books she thought might be fun for the kids! These are the types of people that go here because the place shares a friendly open atmosphere. At one point a few of the waitress came over and started talking to us about how the kids have the week off. The food is your typical diner type food and it was good for that type of food but the service deserves a 5 stars and I am picky picky picky about service. Good job Big Boy! read more

Big boy had? The better stuff? My meal of classic big boy was fine. Just seems like every time I pass by a big boy, it is out of business. 14 and Ryan, 18 and dequindre and van dyke and 21, or 22 mile are all gone. Wonder if this is end of an era for the 75 year chain. I hope not.the service here was great. read more

Never tried Big Boy and being that it was down the block from my hotel, I thought I'd stop in and give it a try since I was starving. The patty melt in the menu said 1/2 pound patty. I ordered it figuring I would get 2 meals out of it. Got back to hotel and noticed only 1 patty the size of the quarter pounder from McDonald's. So I called the restaurant to confirm and was told that it was only 6 ounces of patty. VERY DECEIVING.. The reason I mention all this is because I had gastric by-pass and cheated going off menu. The patty melt was so lacking that I FINISHED THE ENTIRE SANDWICH AND STILL FEEL HUNGRY. For the price I paid (over $9) I could have gone next door for a quarter pounder and been full (past experience). With that being said, the sandwich was well prepared. Not too oily or overlooked because the patty was a bit on the thin side. Plenty of parking and a clean inside. read more

I went here on a Saturday morning for the breakfast bar. The place was 1/2 empty and we waited 20 minutes for water. The food selection was sparce. They never refilled the waffles or eggs the entire time we were there (even though they said it was coming). The biscuits were cold and rock hard. The sausage gravy was only about room temperature. I don't think I will be back. read more

The best Impossible Burger I've had yet. Most places make them too thin and overcook them. The one I had today was thick and cooked perfectly. Carry out was quick and easy. Very pleased. read more

Big Boy was blown out and busy this Saturday at noon but we still got great service. The food was hot and came out quickly. $15 for 2 meals and 1 drink. The only complaint is they need more registers to check out at. read more

Big Boy - Breakfast Slim Jim - New American Near Me - Troy, Michigan

Ordered a egg white and spinach omelette. There was so much grease I could've changed the oil in my car. Was horrible.

This location use to be my favorite! Great people, great service, all around just awesome. Unfortunately the last few times I've been there, it just wasn't the same. Some of the same friendly faces, however the food has taken longer then usual, not very clean bathrooms, it just doesn't seem to be the same as it use to be. Today, for instance, I watched both managers mistreat a server and the next time we saw her she had been crying. I don't think I will be back. read more

My favorite restaurant for years growing up, the tarter sauce is the best!!! For breakfast it's a hit or miss. Prices are cheap but you get what you pay for. Eggs are usually cold but still one of my favorite places for lunch. read more

Stopped in to pick up lake perch dinners. The perch was very fishy tasting, nothing like lake perch. Won't be back

Took my son to Big Boy. I worked there a long time ago and am happy to see that they have returned to more fresh food...no more prepared everything and frozen everything!! I had their "Best Cheeseburger" and it was simply DELICIOUS!!! I have to say as well that Marge was the best server ever! Attentive and not intrusive...made us feel like family!! read more

I am wondering what has happened here. It used to be my favorite Big Boy. Yes, the people are friendly. I had a corned beef sandwich but it had no thousand island or any sauce on it and no sauerkraut. I asked why they didn't put sauerkraut or dressing. They have sauerkraut and they have Big Boy sauce. She said it's because I ordered the half sandwich and soup, so why wouldn't you give me a half spoonful of sauerkraut if I say I like sauerkraut on my corned beef. I won't order the corned beef sandwich again. I didn't get a refill on my iced tea. We didn't get water. It just seems like this place is a half step slower than it used to be. Maybe I'll try it again. I don't know. d read more

Best waiter hands down is Rob! Friendly, happy, makes recommendations on menu items, checks back, all around EXCELLENT waiter! Food is consistently good. Salad bar is clean and well stocked. Even at 9:30 pm, they still have ample soup on the salad bar. read more

It's Christmas Eve @ 6pm & I remember I didn't buy the pies that the family loves oh so much from Big Boy! So I find one that's open & EVERYONE was sweet (even working late on this holiday). She even made me the pie I wanted. #MadeInDetroit brand clothing, awesome just like they staff! Thank you!!! read more

really very very nice since the remodel support this place . does need more menu items this is going to hold them back . no meatloaf yet. have to go elsewhere for a great meatloaf dinner .not pissed off yet but getting close. you can only eat so much pasta they do pasta great! thanks ken c. ps. do two slices of meatloaf two mashed potatoes , roll and cole slaw for 11.99 , should do well. the people at the main office are very stupid for not having this item back. the best meat loaf of any place around. read more

Passed by big boys and had a craving for an hamburger. Pulled into the parking lot and walked in. There was a line of 6 people waiting to pay their bill at the register. Waited by the hostess stand for 5 mins wondering if I should seat my self then a lady came by and took me to a table with a menu. I knew what I was gonna order and waited for someone to take it. After about 10 mins no one came by. During that time, other people came into the restaurant and got seated and served food. Was thinking of ordering a pizza from jets or some other pizza place and have it delivered to my table since I was being refused service. Finally after about 15 mins of having no service, I walked out. Now I understand why big boys is going out of business. read more

I came in at the prime of lunchtime and received excellent service from Becky. The manager was busy refilling coffee and greeting patrons. My food was served hot with no delay. All the employees were keeping up the pace and helping clear tables. I am really impressed with the service I received during their busiest time. read more

Very surprised at Big Boy serving substandard food. However, we had that experience 2 days ago. We ordered 2 Meatloaf Sammy sandwiches which included fries per the menu for carryout. First off, when we got home we discovered there were no fries with either sandwich. That was only the beginning. We then started eating our sandwiches. They were so salty that they were not edible. They were not supplied on sourdough bread, either. We ended up throwing the sandwiches out and were only able to eat our onion rings and broccoli soup, which were both good. We have been going to this location for over 40 years. This is the worst restaurant experience we can remember. read more