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Big Fat

4.0 (217 reviews)
ModerateBurgers, Diners
Open • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Plain fries no seasoning salt or regular salt
Genghis P.

Food was plain and dry asked for no tomato and of course they put tomato. Fries were plain and no flavor at all no seasoning salt or regular salt. Don't think I will be coming back here. I question the sanitation practices and hand washing procedures. Couldn't finish my food. Waste of $18.11

Cheese burger with grilled onions
Tatiana M.

Came here for lunch while out running errands and I was very pleasantly surprised by this place I was very pleased with my meal and the service was great Javier took my order and he was very friendly and told me this place has been open since 1961 all I'm saying is open that long and survived Covid you know this place is good. There are many returning loyal customers is one of the first thing I've noticed while sitting waiting for my food all shaking hands or waving at each other.

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The food is decent and the portions are solid, but everything really lacked seasoning. I had a burger, onion rings, and fries, and honestly, every single item needed salt. The quality of the ingredients is there, but the flavors were just flat because of the lack of salt. It's a good, unpretentious spot for a quick meal, but the kitchen definitely needs to be more heavy-handed with the seasoning.

$7.99 special. Chesburger with fries and drink
Leslie M.

Came here on a whim as we were driving by and saw a big sign that said $7.99 special. Burger with cheese, fries and small soda. We pulled in and ordered two of the special and wow we were not disappointed. They offer a variety of foods from American to Mexican and we did not try that but we did see alot of people came in to order the Mexican so we'll have to try it later. The burger was on the smaller side but for the price you really can't ask for more. It was so good and the fries were super crispy. They have a seasoning salt to put on the fries that I highly recommend. For $18 with tax, not a bad day. Will be back

Carne asada burrito with no meat
Michael C.

So my friend and I went here about 3pm yesterday, it wasn't busy at all. We just got out the gym and wanted to get a burrito with some carne asada for protein. We go here to try it and ordered 2 carne asada burritos which came out to $29. There was less than a teaspoon of meat in the burrito and I asked for sides of green salsa and the guy told me it was in the burrito,l. I love salsa so I got one extra side of it anyway. After eating the burrito it was less the a teaspooon of carne asada. Zero salsa inside. And Hardly any cheese. Mostly was just beans rice and tortilla. Horrible!!! What a waste. Will definitely not be back to this place. Either the guy at the counter straight up lied, or the chef was not following instruction. I am so disappointed and will never recommend this place to anyone.

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Cute little restaurant with an amazing breakfast burrito! Please try it out! Super worth it!!!!!!

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7 years ago

The best burgers in the valley they are very delicious very good burgers I will highly recommend this place to anybody

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This place is dirty ! There food is one of the worst meals I've ever had in my life you can taste that the food is old !!!

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Honestly this place was so nasty. The fries taste so bad. I came because I read all the good reviews but turns out it was nasty

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One word [sucks] .......... We were at the door and the employee yelled "were closed". Hello it was 7 p.m. The sign said closes @9:30

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Very good food!! The burgers are delicious, chillifries are the best!! The best service!! I'll be going back soon!!

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3.9(1.9k reviews)
5.1 mi•Sherman Oaks
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This is a nice local place to get a decent drink and a bite to eat. They have good happy hour…read moreprices and selections during the week. People are friendly, both in terms of the staff and the patrons. Ambience is also casual, but has enough of a special quality to it that makes it appropriate for friends or meeting someone new for the first time It can get a little bit crowded during peak hours, but I've always found a table.

This was my first time at Tipsy Cow, and I have mixed emotions. The atmosphere is casual and…read morefestive, with TV's playing sports and a varied crowd that includes daters, older couples, families and singles making the most of their weekend. There's music that's lively without being overbearing, and the staff is uniformly friendly. But... You have to order at the bar and, though they have runners to bring your food, you do have to hunt them down for anything after the delivery (extra ketchup, etc). While this isn't my favorite system at my age, to be fair, whatever the owners are saving on staff is reflected in the prices, which are absolutely below most places in the area for food that is good-quality and drinks that are generously poured. So yes, my wife's Espresso Martini was served in a deep-bellied Belgium beer glass, and my whiskey neat was a hefty pour. Yay!! For food, I ordered the Smash Burger, which is served with melted American, grilled onions and the house version of Russian dressing (as well as pickles, which I deleted). The burgers had a nice, smashed crust while remaining juicy, the cheese was properly melted, and the grilled onions had a terrific caramelized sweetness, while the house sauce was very well-balanced: ketchupy and creamy without being too mayonnaise-heavy. A very good smasher. My wife ordered the Big Texan Burger because she wanted cheddar and frizzled onions and BBQ sauce, though she deleted the bacon and pork belly that are normally included. This, too, was a very good burger: cooked to a proper and pleasing medium-rare and well-seasoned, with a good, fresh flavor to the beef. The onion rings were less successful, which are of the beer batter type, but seemed to be a commercial, frozen product. The coating was browned but not crisp, and the flavor was relatively nondescript. We didn't really eat them, and wouldn't order them again. And so, to me, The Tipsy Cow is a bit of a mixed bag: reasonably priced decent food and reasonably priced, generously-poured drinks -- but in a mostly self-serve environment that incrementally loses its appeal in relation to your age and your dining circumstances. Certainly worth a try, but you've gotta be in the right mood.

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4.1(30 reviews)
2.6 mi•Van Nuys

The food wasn't that great. Kind of disappointed with are smash burgers. We had both double smash…read morewith cheese. One came with no cheese and other one had hardly any cheese. Bacon strips add on was very small. The service was good. What come out wasn't good. It wasn't busy only customers that came in. They did get the extra seasoning for fry's. The hamburgers would be better with more sauce felt dry. If you want to try. I would ask for extra sauce or put some hot sauce. Sweet potato fries dry not very tasty. Check your Oder be for you leave.

Man I was really excited to try this place and as much as I wanted to like it, I just wasn't…read moreimpressed specially for the price. Ordered 3 triple smashed burgers with cheese and guess what!? They forgot to add cheese SMH. Ok so I guess I was lucky to have cheese at home. Next, I felt like the meat lacked seasoning, it tasted pretty bland like they just mashed ground beef and threw it on the flat iron grill. Also ordered some fries and saw they had onion rings so of course ima try them out...Annddd "drumroll" fries were soggy and onion rings tasted like they cooked in a few days old oil. It's a decent spot, very clean inside but parking can suck if you go during karate night their neighbors host. Ordered my food through the phone, and customer service was aiiight. Dude sounded half asleep taking my ordered, but whatevers! Will I try again? No Will I recommend this place? No

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3.4(118 reviews)
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My favorite burger place of all burger chains…read more Great Smashburgers. I always get the sauce on the side, and well done. These burgers never disappoint. The service is always good. After you order, they bring you your food. If you need anything, don't be afraid to ask, they will try to help. The inside is large, lots of seating, and it's clean and sanitized often.

Came here on a week night because I had the hankering only burgers could satisfy. The food was out…read morequick, and the kitchen was on it. The space was welcoming, even if it was pretty much empty (again, I was there on a weeknight). Honestly, Shake Shack does an awesome job with the smash burger, and I think they've got it down to a science. We tried the double burger, ordered some fries, and had some vanilla custard with it. All were really tasty, and the double burger in particular was juicy and crispy in the ways that you hope for in a smash burger. If I could offer a couple of just general notes...Shake Shack runs some offers for BOGO burgers from time to time, and that's why we came in. I really don't know why they're always limited to a single burger, which I don't think is substantial enough for me, and not the right balance of meat to toppings. When they run the BOGO specials, it'd be awesome to be able to do a double burger from time to time...I feel like we walked out of there spending way more than we needed to, just to feel full. Another minor suggestion - please offer some kind of combo with the fries...personally, I don't like the a la carte model. That said, big fan of the flavor, the burger, the fries, and the desserts! Just something to add to the mix!

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4.9(17 reviews)
4.7 mi•Canoga Park

We recently had Howie's Burgers cater my kids' birthday party, and they were a massive hit! All my…read more50+ guests including adults and kids loved the smash burgers! They use 100% wagyu beef and the patties were seasoned and grilled to perfection. Pairing them with their yummy, hand cut crispy fries made for the perfect party meal. We had a few extra burgers to spare and they even tasted great when I had one for dinner after the party! A huge thank you to the team for being so accommodating with the menu. They created custom plain burgers specifically for the kids, which was a total lifesaver and ensured even the pickiest eaters were happy :) The service was friendly, professional, and seamless from start to finish. Daniel and his partner were a pleasure to work with and made the hosting experience so much easier. If you want high-quality food and excellent service for your next event, I highly recommend them!

We used Howie's Burgers for my son's first birthday party. For my guests who got burgers, they said…read morethey really enjoyed them! The cooks were nice and friendly! Communication could be better when planning the event. I had to reach out multiple times throughout the process. They ran out of burgers for my guests even though they said they brought extra patties. (I did not go over guest count nor did anyone get seconds). I did a menu of OG burgers and grilled cheese and specifically asked if there would be enough for 40 adult burgers and about 5 kid patties. There may have been miscommunication, but about 7 of my guests did not get burgers. I give 4 stars even though it was frustrating and I feel like I did not get my moneys worth. Again, burgers were great for those who ate them and Daniel and his cook were nice.

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