Bob's Big Boy brings back so memories of growing up in Southern Californian in the 80s and 90s. The one I grew up going to closed many years ago. This Downey location has been on my list of to go to places. Ive heard mixed reviews so I was not in a complete rush to go here. This location has been used for many movies, commercials and tv shows. I kinda thought it was a tourist trap using that to keep busy. You know only going there because movie was filmed here. My son & I were in the area and decided to give it a try. When I walked in it was it was like I was transported back to my youth. Everything from the jut-box, booths, counter, stone wall and whole atmosphere was like back in the day. For a Saturday afternoon we seated immediately, so that was very impressive. Looking over the menu there were so many choices. I choose the triple decker turkey sandwich. It was AMAZING and their fries so hot and crispy. I will definitely be back in try breakfast. read more

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I'm back to review this place after years and years of coming and seeing and experiencing the ups and downs. I am very disappointed their wheat pancakes with nuts are gone. They were so delicious! I ordered the breaded chicken dish and it was all bad. Nothing good about it. Their salads are basic and a waste of money. The bright red (not normal looking) piece of tomato fell on my baby's blanket by accident and I have yet to be able to take off the stain. What kind of chemically processed tomato are they serving!? I've scrubbed and used all kinds of soaps and nothing..... The chicken seasoning was just a ton of seasoned salt on top of the chicken. I also got the burger which is just what everyone should stick to. It's the best thing they have. I keep coming back because there is always seating available and it's easy to dine in but I ALWAYS hate using their restroom. They have not put any money into making it look or smell nice. The drains always smell like sewage. And the worst of it is that now that I have a baby, I went into to change his diaper and no changing table in sight. I thought this was a family restaurant. Will not be coming back until they add a changing table. read more

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Heres the deal, we love Bobs. This is a classic diner meal. If you want to walk into a vintage feel and have great service, you come to Bobs. The breakfast is solid. I would say better than any other diner in Downey. The lunch menu and burgers are great. Reasonably priced. Refilled coffee. Food always tastes great. Service is personable. Everyone who works here is so kind. Parking is not an issue. Kid friendly ! Just come to Bobs. read more

Highly recommend a very old school style of restaurant with their designs but a fresh modern style menu with great food. Music plays at a great level the service amazing from Ms. Liz. Breakfast looked amazing but great call on the buffalo chicken sandwich with fresh ingredients and their own great tasting ranch. The burger was a great combination with the peppers slightly grilled so it still had a crunch and the complimenting elements of the bacon, cheese and bbq sauce was a balance like none other. Food games out hot and servers make sure your drink is never empty! read more

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Another delicious breakfast at Bobs Big Boy, simple yet hearty... our cups of coffee ( though weather temps were hot ) never underflowed. Our hospitable waitress kept our area clean and checked in if we needed anything more.... We sat by the window overlooking the parking lot and sidewalk.... Twas a very nice and enjoyable breakfast with family... read more

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Pro Tip: Pay Cash and save 3.5%. What We Ordered: -Chili Spaghetti w/Garlic Bread and Onion Rings $21.98 -Super Big Boy $14.99 -Hot Fudge Cake Sundae $7.99 I've always wanted to visit Bob's Big Boy, and this location in Downey is the closest to me. We decided to give it a try, as my wife was in the mood for a diner, which is rare for her. She ordered the Chili Spaghetti, which I thought was a bit bland, but she really enjoyed it, adding hot sauce for extra spice. The accompanying garlic bread was good, and she upgraded to onion rings, which were great, with a delicious beer batter. I opted for the Super Big Boy, a double cheeseburger with their homemade relish sauce, and it was a solid burger that I would definitely order again! The fries were seasoned well and crispy. We wanted a classic diner dessert and chose the Hot Fudge Cake Sundae with vanilla ice cream. It was made to order by our waitress and was the perfect end to our meal, covered in hot fudge, whipped cream, and a cherry on top. I really liked the diner's decor, especially the Big Boy rotating on the roof! We would definitely come back, maybe with our son next time. read more

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I love the convenience of a drive thru! This nostalgic spot doesn't disappoint. It tastes like my childhood. I got the classic combo. Perfectly delicious! read more

Bob's Big Boy Broiler - Salad - American Near Me - Downey, California

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Amazing food staff are so nice i go there every Sunday and all the staff recognizes us when we arrive.

The hot fudge cake was amazing. Just like we remembered at Frisch's Big Boy in Ohio. Too bad the cheeseburger etc sauce isn't more like the tartar sauce. Our family skipped the red relish. Service was great and so was the ambiance, even has a carhop on weekends we believe. read more

This place never disappoints. The restaurant was so clean and the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. The food was on point and brought back some nostalgia. My family used to frequent Bobs Big Boy when they were easy to find. Nowadays they are almost all gone. We ordered the Big Boy Combos! Delicious food and served nice and hot. The salad was crispy cold and the bleu cheese dressing was delicious and tasted as I always remembered. read more

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Well let's start haven't been here in a mint. Didn't do a review before so this my first review on a classic. We were greeted by one of the wait staff to be seated... nice how to start customer service. We pick a table the decor is 60s 70ish great picture of the original residence of this establishment Harvey's broiler and a picture of the original bobs big boy I ordered Super Big boy comes with salad and fries or onion rings oh I was told that the onion rings are made in house so when they run out they run out. Nice Also order appetizer chili fries. Chili is bomb mixes well with the fries My wife got quesabirria tacos looks good to her. Love the atmosphere has music going from old school to a Lil modern. Sing a long while eating...right!? Birria tacos are bomb taco shell dipped with the consumé on the side not spicy but a small kick. Served with rice my wide loves the corn added into it taste great. Wow the super big boy is a thin Patty 4 x 4 but packed well with cheese and the works onion rings totally worth it definitely in house not packaged. Lynn great customer service a wait staff you can actually call a waitress social knowledgeable and ol school friendly. This place rocks If your a ol schooler this is a nice place to feast if your a younger this will give you some history and how good food is made and served Price to product = 8 Atmosphere = 8 Customer service = 9 Plating = 8 Food taste = 8 Cleanliness = 9 I recommend this place read more

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I was the only one in the drive thru and it's been 20 minutes, this is not okay honestly, not even a warning or anything, if i was told it would be more than 10 minutes i would've gone elsewhere. do not recommend. read more

Whenever my family go to LA, we drive through Downey just to go to a Bob's Big Boy. This location always seems to hit the spot when it comes to reminiscing, about being back in the 80s and prior. The waitress was very kind and professional, & did a super job modifying any requests for the burger. I've eaten here a few times, and I think I come back mainly for the brownie fudge ice cream cake. I don't understand why the fudge is so delicious topped with the whipped cream, and extra cherries! The environment is fun, I love the old jukebox in the back that plays music all the way from the 60s, to the 80s ! Think there were a few 90s in there too. Records. read more

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Love their chili spaghetti! Old school vibes with great food! Service is always top notch!

Haven't been here in a while, but we're in the area. So we decided to swing by for some breakfast, we actually got really good service. Our waitress was on top of it. They sat us down, brought us some coffee and took our order. We didn't have to wait much longer to receive our food, and they kept checking up on us. The prices were moderate not to high, not to low. Will definitely be back again. read more

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I wasn't a good mood until I came here it's Friday morning around 10:30 I haven't been here in a long time I used to love coming here to eat and hang out at the cruise night with the cars and all that stuff so I walk in take the first seat at the counter I see waitresses and servers running around and before you know it 5 minutes goes by 10 minutes goes by finally at that point a lady actually asks me what I want to drink I said could I have some coffee please and guess what the coffee never shows up so at that point I left if it's going to take that long just to get a cup of coffee you can only imagine how long it's going to take to get it actual breakfast served I don't know what happened this place was never like this as far as the speed of the service and the girl that asked me finally about bringing me some coffee had enough attitude in her face you could just see that she did not want to be there it's sad because it took me a while to come out here cuz I live in Orange County and now I probably won't come back again because this was no good that's about all I can say read more

Bob's Big Boy Broiler - American Near Me - Downey, California

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Friendly environment. Just takes me back to happy days. Restaurants and Diners.Bobs Big Boy classic. Fries and salad. Root-beer soda to wash it down. I am long time fan of this restaurant chain. I usually stop by when I can. It's a special treat for me. I'm not looking for an expensive burger meal. I just want something simple Bobs Burgers combo hits the spot. The red relish on this burger is so tasty. read more

Great food, pleasant service, and chill ambiance where you can linger if desired. This place has a huge menu with many delectable items and classic diner fare. I enjoyed the steak dinner and it was yummy. So much food for a great price! read more

Bob's Big Boy Broiler - Steak dinner - American Near Me - Downey, California

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I went to eat on Saturday the food was so good and the server he was amazing nice i recommend for people to go eat here

We love stopping at this classic in Burbank here for the hot fudge brownie sundae....Our favorite! The Big Boy burger is a staple and always delicious. The fried chicken isn't too shabby and yet the chili spaghetti is the best outside of Skyline in Cincinnati. read more

The food was delicious and the service was excellent! I had a Cobb salad that was so large that I took half of it home for dinner. My companions had burgers and fries that were outstanding. read more

Nostalgia Plus I grew up with Big Boys and their amazing Big Boy Burger and was sad when most of them disappeared. But now like they said in Austin Powers, "Well, in many ways, the Big Boy never left, sir. He's always offered the same high-quality meals at competitive prices." But I have found a jewel in this one that is still a Drive In. The staff is great and just sassy enough to give you a good laugh. The ambience has changed little here and it is the cherry on top sundae. I was not disappointed and will be back. read more

Ask for Ernesto. His service truly is great. Been years since I've visited here and it hasn't disappointed. We will be back!!

Haven't been to this location in ten years so during a visit to So Ca I stopped by last week. The place still looks great, is clean, affordable and of course is iconic. The waiter Jose wasn't busy so we chatted and he was very friendly and helpful. The big Boy burger was great, the onion rings, meh but overall I'd go back w my wife next time we are in town. I took a bunch of pics and got the 70s nostagia buzz I was looking for as many of the booths look like it's the original naugahyde and the smooth stone walls were still there :). read more

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I remember the first Bob's I went to as a little kid with my parents in Lakewood which is long gone. I was so happy to see it come to Downey many years later. I grew up and went to school in Downey. This used to be a Harvey's Broiler, then Johnnie's Broiler. This restaurant is definitely nostalgic with the surroundings and the service was great. The food is as I remembered it. The Bob's Big Boy is the original double decker burger I remember which McDonald's copied with the Big Mac but not near as good. I love the chili spaghetti although I do a version of Cincinnati chili which has more depth of flavor but I still dig this dish at Bob's. I love the garlic cheese toast. I also used to like the Pappy Parker's Fried Chicken but this place doesn't do that. I guess there are only four Bob's left in SoCal and maybe the rest of the country. I hope they thrive and never go out of business! read more

Can we give this place negative 5 stars. from the manager on down these people are deplorable. rude as all gets. Can't get an order right for there lives. HORRIBLE services. The waitresses are poorly trained. Fire the manager for providing such pathetic leadership. But the architecture is great. Pathetic waste of investment by ownership. Need to get a staff that can preform.even not busy these people can't preform read more

Bob's Big Boy Broiler - American Near Me - Downey, California

The ambiance is always a big win. Food was spot on wifey had steak and eggs and I had the strawberry waffle block buster. With some cafe de olla perfect combo. Just win you think it can't get no better in comes our server Laura S 82020. Now there's waitress and there's Laura she definitely cut from above we were pleased with her service and suggestions she really a great people person. Been away to long got to make it a regular stop again. read more

Bob's Big Boy Broiler - Original Bobs Big boy Broiler. - American Near Me - Downey, California

I took my nephew here for his birthday and he loved it. I order a chicken cheeseburger with bacon, he order the chicken sandwich and got him a birthday treat. read more

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Let me start telling, First I walked in waited, not greeted I was ignored, two I asked if I can be seated they said yes, 3 no came to my table. I waited about 4 min. The I asked 2 lady's behind the counter just talking and they both saw me no bother to ask if I needed something , I had to ask for the menu.. sure one them said she said they all are busy in the other side, I said I was about to walk out, I ordered my food. A cheese hamburger, the food was great very tasty, that's all then I asked for my check she gave me the machine to charge myself. Now their little cash machine did not work at the first time , so I asked the lady with no uniform only with paperwork I want to assume she is like a manager did not say a word, and just moved her hand to the waitress she was helping me charged me. Then I left . The big women sorry to express myself like this but she had no name super rude no manner nothing friendly no customer service. I think she needs to be trained or let go.. wing place for her to be in.. I think they need to retrained or hire more people . The place looks clean .. but overall they need better customer service and greet all customers and treat them with respect.. this was my first time and my last time going there .. bad experience, not happy about it sorry if you are looking for a better experience please go somewhere else better Dennys or Norms .. read more

Clean, booths and tables, well lit. Servers work a teams to ensure that your drinks are refreshed, your order is delivered quickly and your needs are met. Good food with a lot of options / breakfast, lunch or dinner - sweet or savory. A lot of families enjoying their meal. Good acoustics - you can hear people in your party without listening to other tables. A definite must! read more

Came her for breakfast and order the build your own, I picked 5 items for 17.99. I got hotcakes, hashbrowns, sausages, 2 eggs and toasts. It was delicious! I've never had a shake in my life! The Oreo shake was life! The service was excellent! The place is very retro, I love that have Johnie's original sign by the parking lot. read more

It has been a long while since I have visited. The restaurant is still clean and the staff is as friendly as I remember. Unfortunately, their vegetarian options have diminished. Gone is their veggie patty that could be substituted on any burger. Also, they had a green salad with fresh apple which was great. That is also gone. A word of caution to those ordering the chilaquilles; the green sauce now contains pork. The red sauce would be the way to go if you dont eat meat or pork. Finally, I fully understand that's Bob's is a burger joint and as such so not bashing it for what it is. It's a fun place and breakfast is served all day. That's a bonus. read more

Previously had the burgers in 2017, went today to try breakfast and the food exceeded my expectations. My kids loved the French toasts, Mac and cheese, and chicken strips. I got steak and eggs medium rare with has brown and pancakes. Portions were fair. Waiter was very attentive to us. I loved that they sat us in front of the TVs so my kids could be entertained. Definitely going back. read more

Customer service was amazing! Ambiance is as great as it always has been. Everyone was really kind and attentive and my ice cream was beautiful. read more

Our waitress was friendly, but our food was served three minutes before our utensils arrived. I actually had to flag my waitress down for utensils. Coffee cup and water was promptly refilled. Food was delicious. I'm glad this Bob's Big Boy is still standing. What a legendary restaurant. I can't wait to go back with friends who have long forgotten the chain since we were children. read more

Bob's Big Boy Broiler - American Near Me - Downey, California

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Food was good enjoyed the service and coffee was hot and was flowing and service was very nice read more

Bob's Big Boy Broiler - All gone lol for $5.99 - American Near Me - Downey, California

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Such a great experience today at an iconic place. I've been taking my sweetheart on dates to Bob's big boy for over 45 years, and we were going to head out to Burbank when we saw this location in Downey show up. We were treated to one of the nicest people to wait on us in ages, Karissa, old fashioned great fun service, tasty food and memories. The classic big burger, salad with blue cheese, fries and of course the hot fudge cake. Yum, the funnest fun you've ever Funned. read more

Haven't been here in a long time but honestly was such a great experience! Service was very friendly and the place was way cleaner than I remember. Ordered milkshakes and fries to catch up with some friends, both were really good! We will definitely be back :) read more

Bob's Big Boy Broiler - Chocolate Milk Oreo Cookie Specialty Shake - American Near Me - Downey, California

Don't underestimate the power of old restaurant. The battered chicken strips are to die for. The chillaquies are so great, you will be surprised. But this time they put too much tangy sauce. The last time they put just a bit tangy sauce, and more creamy sauce, so it was a perfect balance. Can you please tell your cook to put less tangy sauce to the cilaquies please? The bottomless coffee is great, I often take the left over coffee home. As for the original burger, it was okay, but it was original recipe, so you cannot complain. Inside the restaurant interior is great, bring back memories from the past. Definitely it is a must go. read more

Bob's Big Boy Broiler - Sampler appetizzer with chillaquies. - American Near Me - Downey, California

Been going to Bob's Big Boy since I was young. So happy when they put one in Downey! I go often and always get the Big Boy hamburger with easy sauce. Takes me back to my childhood. The service is good and it's clean. Make sure to try the hot fudge brownie with a scoop of vanilla for desert. You won't regret it one bit. read more