It's true that the United States is known for the classic combination of burgers and fries. Believe me when I say that the French, already known for their formidable cuisine, have decided to jump into the ring, and they have done so with a bang. Big Fernand's burgers cover everything--beef, chicken, and even a vegetarian option, and the burgers are DELICIOUS. Around 15 Euros should cover a filling meal of a burger, French fries, and a drink. You'll be glad you came here, and there are English-speakers working there as well! read more

NOT UP TO PAR compared to burgers in America GET IN LINE RIGHT WHEN IT OPENS, the line starts forming fast, although the line goes pretty fast NOT MUCH SEATING... so you'll be sitting communally right next to strangers, in a TIGHT space.. not the most comfortable situation.. although they do have some outdoor seating just like at many other french restaurants, they offer a combo deal if you get a burger + fries + any drink (even beer!) + any dessert (cheesecake or cream puff) --Big fernand: the meat was okay.. i asked for it to be cooked medium but it came well done --Barthlome: a better burger! reminded me of a Western & this was cooked medium like we asked --fries: i must of gotten the end batch of small burnt fries ... bummer --cheesecake: just okay.. like a no bake cheesecake.. not very rich --cream puff: not a great pastry but nice almond essence taste NOTE: at least there's a bathroom & they offer english menus if you ask for them read more

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Hipster meets Haute-Savoie at Big Fernand, where the succulent homemade burgers are as much the attraction as the béret, checkered-shit and moustachioed get-up of the guys behind the counter. The restaurant is minimal to say the least -- just a long counter where you place your order and some dirty tables in the back where to go to scarf down the paper-wrapped burgers. On the afternoon I went there was a line out the door and by the time I got to the counter they had run out of beef, so we ordered the veal burgers instead. I chose the Victor, a veal patty smothered in melted blue cheese, caramelized onions, fresh coriander and some kind of sweet house sauce. Overall, the taste was explosive, but a bit too much for me. I would have preferred much less sauce and more burger. While the meat was juicy and tender, it got lost behind everything else, including the yummy brioche bun. The fries were tasty as well, but super greasy and not as crisp as I'd like. While we realized we were having a major meal with each heavy bite, what I never expected was that my burger and fries for lunch would eradicate all hunger for close to 12 hours. No exaggeration! I actually skipped dinner but woke up at 2am famished. If I go back for a second (which I plan to) try I'll skip the proposed composed burgers and just order a beef+cheese, without any fries, so that my stomach doesn't go on strike again afterwards. read more

Big Fernand - Burgers Near Me - Paris, 75

As an American, I know my burgers, and this place is pretty spot-on. The burgers are juicy, a bit under-cooked (as in very-pink in the middle, hence the 4-star), and the wine is excellent. We sat outside & it was fun to people-watch. Our server was very sweet and pleasant. The "steak salad" isn't exactly what I thought, it was a salad and a burger sans bun, which is fine, but was a surprise as I was expecting steak (not hamburger). The burgers came with sauces piled thick, and was tasty. The fries are pretty good too. The best part: the server, the wine, and eating outside. Next time: I'd order a burger, as my family did, and skip the salad! Price was Paris-high (we found prices in this part of town to be about the same): $80Euros for 2 kids meals, 2 adult plates, 2 Fantas, and 4 glasses of wine. read more

An exceptionally common complaint of American expats in Europe is that you can't find good Mexican food (understandable) and you can't find good burgers (less understandable, but equally true). Well fear not, because while the burgers at Big Fernand might not necessarily displace your favorite burger from back in the States, it will most certainly check the box if you're having a craving. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? Other reviews are telling me that the line here at Big Fernand can grow quite lengthy, but there were only five or six others when I arrived fifteen minutes prior to opening on a Saturday evening. The line moves quite quickly and there's a good quantity of seating, and all this comes with an efficient and friendly staff who not only speak English but are more than happy to give you a fully English menu. After ordering, I was absolutely amazed at how fast my burger came out (under a minute maybe? it was amazing), and start to finish I was seated and eating in three minutes tops. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Back in the States, my cap for a sit down burger is $15, and for a fast casual burger that drops to around $10. Priced at €12,00, my "Bartholome" burger would normally be outside of this cap, but not only is this Paris, but this was a specialty burger without question. While the patty could have been tad bit larger, I was full after the burger and only a few fries, which is a rarity for €12,00 in Paris. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? While I'll reiterate that the burgers at Big Fernand likely won't displace your favorite sit down or chain if you're from the states (to include In n Out, Five Guys, Shake Shack, etc.), that shouldn't be the expectation. At the end of the day Big Fernand's "La Bartholome" burger is as tasty as it is unique. To start, the patty is cooked to your request, and while I've found that the French typically undercook beef patties, my burger was right there at medium, which is what I ordered. I could have used a bit more flavor from the patty itself as opposed to there being a bit of reliance on the auxiliary toppings, but of note is that these were some of the best topping combinations I've had anywhere. The bacon chutney, herbs and cheeses brought everything together brilliantly in addition to a fantastic combination of homemade bbq sauce and some equivalent of thousand islands dressing, and while the bun was a bit weak (especially in a city of such amazing breads!), I was pleased with the quality and flavors of this burger. Single Star Granted. *Note - I will point out that the fries were a bit weak in that they weren't crispy and over-relied entirely on the same paprika-esk seasoning that you find elsewhere. Having said that, I was here for the burger, not the fries. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? I'm on the fence with this final star, but so long as I keep reminding myself that the objective here isn't to supplant my American favorites, I'll quickly admit that this is among the best burgers I've had anywhere in Europe. That being the case, Star Granted. read more

Big Fernand - La Bartholomé: €12,00 - Burgers Near Me - Paris, 75

Wow! Great burger. In the quest to find the best burger in Paris this place does leave one with the impression that your mission is complete. Another nice thing with this spot is that they do not hesitate to add a French touch to their burgers rather than trying to exactly imitate something they tried in the States. They make excellent Cajun fries as well and these come out crispy and hot. Their cheesecake is - good, but I would say it is nothing special. I went with a colleague for lunch and I must say it was nice to be warmly welcomed in front of the restaurant by someone with a menu who could help us decide what to order. The style is really American on the inside, which is cool - but a little bit too "fast-foody" given the price of the burger/lunch menu. I guess my only reason for holding back on a star is that this place just does not have that funky charm that I would want the best burger place in Paris to have. Also they could do better with their cheesecake. Anyways, I will be going back for more because it is just next door. But in my mind, the holy challis that is the best burger in Paris still remains out there....somewhere. read more

Big Fernand - Self explanatory... - Burgers Near Me - Paris, 75

food was great. one waitress in the plaid shirt was awful, incredibly rude, and insulted me. fire her!

Really good burger for a good price. The atmosphere is great. The place is small and often crowded, if you are really hungry go early ! read more

Big Fernand - Good burger, good price - Burgers Near Me - Paris, 75

Yumbly bumbly! I went here the other week on a Thursday evening. The line was well out the door and slowly trailing down the block. Buuut as grandma always said, patience is a virtue, so my friend and I hopped in the end of the line (we considered trying to flirt our way to the front but unfortunately neither of us have game). Luckily the line moved pretty quickly. One guy comes and gives you a menu so you can choose what you want while you wait. By the time we got to the front, we decided we would just do take out (the restaurant was very crowded and noisy). Sidenote: after telling them we'd do take out, one of the waiters, clearly relieved, said "Phew, I love you!". Does that qualify as me having game? Not sure, jury's still out. Anyway I had Le Big Fernand with fries. It was cooked perfectly! And the fries were good too. I wasn't floored or anything, but I finished them all, lickin' my phalanges after the last fry. I also had the cheesecake -- yum! If it's a nice night and you do take out, there's a concrete windowsill thing down the street that is just MADE for you and a friend to wedge yourself into and eat. Walk down rue Faub. Poissonière and take a left on rue Richer. It'll be on your left! read more

I can't say this is the best burger I have ever had, but I must say that their big fernand burger was quite tasty. It had a house sauce and sundried tomatoes. I also tried the another burger, that had bacon and cheese and bbq sauce - I really did not like the raclette cheese on the burger. The price is a little on the high side at around 10EUR+ per burger. The line can be really long, but it moves quite fast. The fries are not pretty good too. Don't expect a typical american juicy burger, but a really good french burger, and you'll be okay. read more

Burgers seemed to have be unleashed on Paris and the Parisians are embracing them. The big fernands burgers are rather good. I'm not a huge fan of their elaborate flavour combinations ( I prefer a good traditional burger) but if you're looking to experiment you could far do worse. . I feel they were not very generous with the fries. Mine with a tad on the floppy side and I seemed to have been unlucky and was served up the from the bottom of the barrel. Over flavoured. I'd prefer to see a mix of their seasoned fries and our plain Jane favorites. A nice selection of drinks. Slightly on the pricey side for what you get .... But the boys have invested in creating a good concept, advertising, branding and decor. Good attention paid to the detail. So all in all its worth a try once. read more

Made it on to my top five for sure. We travelled a little to find this place, and we're happy when we did. In the lively, nightlife friendly bit of Paris, BF is one of the noted 'best burger' restaurants in the city. Walk in, order at the bar immediately (so maybe have a read of the menu before going!) and then sit down. They do meals deals with various options for burger (where you pick meat, sauce, fillings etc in a three or four step process) fries and a drink. Be warned; the pace here is FAST. You share tables, are squashed in, and food comes out very quickly. Not the place to order a bottle of wine and have a chat! That said, the burger was amazing. I went for a relatively straightforward option with cheese and caramelised onions, and it was delicious. Well worth a bit of a journey, and excellent for the price. read more

Great burger joint if you are craving a burger while in France. They add a "French touch" to their burgers by adding local cheese instead of the regular cheddar or Swiss cheese. Tasty and home made price too. Not the cheapest burger but hey this is Paris! read more

J'adore! My favorite burger spot in Paris. I love how cozy this place is, the waiters are adorable and super friendly (which is a rarity in Paris), and the food is so good! Le Victor is my favorite, though I usually get it with beef. Even if you don't like Blue Cheese, you should definitely give it a try. Cons: Sometimes the temperature of the meat is off, and the delicious fries would be even better if they were served hotter... Oh, and don't be discouraged by the long line, this is the most efficient restaurant in Paris. read more

There is a reason everyone orders and recommends the bartholome. What an explosion of flavor. Of all the burgers I've had in my life stateside, this takes the cake. My burger hating wife even ordered one after taking a huge bite of mine, to my dismay. The staff is friendly, to French and any other speaking nation. Although the line may seem overwhelming at first glance, it moves extremely quick read more

I was there with a friend on a rainy evening. We got lucky because there was no queue contrary to what we were told. The burgers were very good, rare as asked. Fries were tasty. The desert a macaroon that was a new special was amazing. Overall, that was a great food experience. On the service side, everyone was very nice and friendly. The kind of place where you know they would remember you if you were a regular, there is definitely a human face to this burger joint. So far, by far, the best burger I had in Paris. read more

The Bartholome at Big Fernand is similar to a BBQ burger. A well thought out burger topped with Raclette cheese, onion confit, BBQ sauce, chives, and ham/bacon. The burger has a great combination of ingredients and the beef has a great depth of flavor to it. The BBQ sauce, onion confit, and Raclette make a rich and creamy flavor that pairs well nicely with the salt and vinegar of the BBQ sauce. The beef is well cooked and the bun does a great job of holding the burger together. This is definitely one of the best burgers in Paris and would be enjoyed by any burger fan read more

Big Fernand - Bartholome Burger - Burgers Near Me - Paris, 75

J'adore Big Fernand ! Every time we visit Paris, I must have a burger at Big Fernand at least twice. The buns are so light and divine, Le Big Fernand has scrumptious sun dried tomatoes, the fries are parfait! The folks who work there are always fun and helpful, even with our terrible French language skills. I brought two friends with me for lunch to this location and now there are two new Big Fernand fans! I will look forward to my next Big Fernand burger when I return to Paris. read more

It was late and my daughter wanted a burger and this place was open. We ordered two single burgers and one meal (came with burger, fries, soda and dessert). The burgers were decent/tasty and small. It was almost $50 USD for this meal and it was fast food basically - not a chain but wasn't some sit down with service type of restaurant. It was our choice to eat here though. Good burgers but pricey. read more

The French "bewr-jaire" par excellence, tasty meat on tasty buns with tasty cheese and tasty onions and tasty sauce. The service at the counter is always quick and friendly, and you won't regret trying this place out if you're near any of their locations. read more

Definitely one of the best burger joints in Paris ! I actually stumbled accross Big Fernand while getting home and was certainly not disappointed. The fries are exquisite, the large choice of burgers allows you to choose your meat and how you want it cooked, and the many "green" drinks make sure you don't feel guilty after ingesting one of those babies. The team is really nice and funny, their usual "See you tonight, kiss kiss" makes me smile everytime and they're always up to give you the best advice on the food. I wouldn't recommend this place to a vegan, though ;) read more

My hubby and I were staying at a hotel down the street and decided to try this place for dinner. We noticed that it opened at 730, so we left our hotel a few minutes before, figuring we'd be in there by ourselves when it opened. Surprisingly, there was a line of at least 10-15 people when we walked up. Parisians love them some burgers, especially hipster burger joints. The line moves along very quickly and they place you at communal tables when your food is ready. You literally sit elbow to elbow with people at the tables and you almost have to wait til everyone at the table finishes before you attempt to leave. We both got the Bartholome burger with reclette cheese (the best cheese known to mankind), bacon, a special sauce, barbeque sauce, and carmelized onions. We ordered our burgers medium, but they came out a little more brown than anticipated. Nonetheless, they were still tasty and juicy. We both got fries and a drink with our burgers. I got an orange ginger Bionade, which was a type of flavored sparkling water. It was strange but refeshing. Overall, it was a good burger experience and a unique cultural experience in one. read more

Very delicious local burger place. Staffs are very friendly to a tourist like. And one of the best part is the oreo pudding. Id come again.

It's hard to find a place in Europe with burgers that match those found in the US. This place makes a better burger than most places in the US. Quality meat and cheese with the most perfect, fresh and soft bun. Every bite was like a little piece of heaven in my mouth. Don't get turned off by the long line. The line moves quick. And a long line lets you know this place must be good! read more

It's a crazy burger place! Line was out the door but it was surely worth it! Hubby enjoyed his burger and "French fries" lol

Was good. Was not outstanding. It is in the category of supreme burgers but is mediocre within this category. I find it sad. This restaurant has potential. It is neatly designed and toilet was very clean, the people are very nice and the food was in good freshness and fast delivered. To the owners of this restaurant: please have a look at other niche small burger places - if you happen to visit Berlin: go to Shiso burger, grab some innovative recipe and your store will be one of the most "in" burger places in Paris! read more

The queue moved quickly, and was not too much trouble. Burger was overlooked for what I asked (medium rare) but it was very decent food. The price of the meal seemed a little too expensive for what you get. read more

I went to this restaurant with my friend and I absolutely loved it. First, the waiter is very friendly and welcoming. We didn't feel the short wait we had before entering the restaurant. Second, the restaurant itself is tiny and you end up eating next to strangers, which I liked a lot. I ordered the Big Fernand Little Formule. The burger was juicy and tasty and the French fries were crispy and well spiced. I wish I had room for desert but one meal is quite filling. Great place for "hamburgé" in Paris. read more

I ate there last week . I saw a program on tv about it . I was very disappointed. The French fries were greasy and chewy , they add a sort of garlic salt on it and I prefer plain , they tasted very fake . The bread was doughy and very pale like a cheap bun . The waiters yell the orders and there is no need to do that . The music was very loud and then you add the yells and you cannot talk to your party . The meat and the cheese were fine though . The place is very small and they make you understand you have to leave as soon as you are through . I was asked if I liked it , I said no . I was asked why , I stated the reasons and they replaced the fries with same seasoning . They told me they had fries issues . It was the same in the second batch . Very overrated place . I fell for it . Will not go back . Hefty price for no reason. read more

I had a "Big Fernand" burger with french fries, loved it. The burger was excellent, I really like how they use french ingredients to make their burgers. The french fries are excellent too. Also, the people there are nice and helpful. read more

Great Burger! The place is tiny, don't plan on hanging out long but the service was friendly and helpful. If you want a great burger and are in Paris definatly try it. read more

Very juicy burger. Lots of flavor. Competes with high end burgers in the USA. The bbq cheese and bacon was great. Add in a big beer and fries and you have a full meal. The burger is cooked like Americans therefore medium has almost no pink. read more

I could write a book about the extent to which I prefer this establishment to the cheeseburger trucks out there. A lot of this has to do with the wait time (minimal), a lot of this has to do with the service (adorable), and a lot of this has to do with the product itself. We are in France, after all, and if I wanted cheddar on a burger--I'd go to Marks & Spencer, buy some cheddar, and put it on a homemade burger. This is to say that I *really* like their Frenchy twist on the burger concept. The cheeses and meats they have chosen all lend themselves well to a burger, and I love the little flavorful extras--the fresh herbs & the various marinated vegetables. The fries, in my opinion, blow those of Le Camion qui Fume out of the water. And may I emphasize, again, the friendly service & minimal wait time. Burgers are supposed to be a *fast* food. I will never wait 2 hours in line for a burger again. read more

This place is awesome. The food is of good quality and delicious, the staff is friendly and efficient, and the restaurant is cozy and warm. It's very popular and for good reason. That being said, you should get there right when they open else be prepared to wait in a long line. I admit that the food is well worth the wait. read more

i love their juicy burger and amazing staffs.