The audacity for them to charge almost 80 dollars for below mid ass food and slow ass service. To be fair I don't blame the workers themselves because they are just minimum wage workers working for minimun wage. I blame the establishment. There is a structural issue at play. We waited 15 to 20 minutes to get seated to have our order taken because supposely they were waiting for a waiter to come in so they did not have enough people to man each area. Mind you for a lunch rush, it wasn't busy. The food took another 15 minutes and it was honestly pretty disappointing. Burnt chicken tenders and a buffalo chicken sandwich that had soggy bread and old ass wilted lettuce. We work really hard for our money and to just throw it away like this is frustrating. The service was slow. The waitress was not rude but she was just not attentive and distracted and of course she asked for a tip. No retro vibes no nothing Literally go anywhere else. Burger king or mcdonalds, jack in the box all cheaper you know what you are getting and you are probably gonna get way better food and service. read more

I do wish the portions and flavor of the food was like it was before, now everyone and everything so blend /: and customer service is always a 50/50 read more

Food is always good! We had spaghetti and the Big Boy Hamburger. Our waitress was pleasant and always served us with a smile. Great retro feel! 50s,60s, and 70s music played while we ate. Will definitely be back. read more

Best milkshakes I've had in my entire life. Obviously the food isn't going to be Michelin star quality, it's a diner. But it's still a pretty damn fine diner all things considered read more

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

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I haven't been to Bob's in over 30 years. My wife and I went for breakfast recently and the food was great. The service was amazing (Laura) is an excellent waitress. Thank you. The ambiance during Christmas is great. read more

After seeing Wicked at the AMC Norwalk, we stopped by Bob's Big Boy Broiler in Downey. Compared to the Toluca Lake location, this one was pretty empty--no wait for a table on a Friday night after Thanksgiving. We all went for the Big Boy Combo, which includes a burger, salad with blue cheese dressing, and flaky onion rings (instead of fries)--exactly what you'd expect from Bob's. The hot fudge cake, of course, stole the show. The restaurant was nostalgically decorated for the holidays, with the iconic drive-in exterior, beautiful neon signs, and a new Bob's Big Boy statue. Service was friendly, if a bit slow, but overall, it was a fun and satisfying visit. read more

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Come and eat the classical Bobs burgers won't be disappointed . Not so crowded like other Bobs read more

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

This as mid AF! Long wait at drive through. Not coming back or recommending this place. I'd rather eat at a hamburger habit or in n out.

Cute place for a date night bc there is drive-in parking but we were in a rush so we went through the drive-thru, service was very friendly, quick, and food was delicious. Will definitely be returning! read more

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

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We came on a rainy Sunday morning and there was no wait. That should have been enough of a reason to be concerned. I think there main business comes from people who are interested in the old diner style building not the food. I doubt the locals are flocking to Bob's Broiler. If I'm wrong, my apologies. I'm not trying to bash this place but I hope the powers to be read this and step it up. Now, let's get into it. We sat at a booth next to the window, great spot to sit. The table had a dusty film on it but the gal who sat us took care of it right away. When our coffee arrived the spoons they gave us were wet, with dirty Grey water on the spoon part. My cup had lipstick on the rim. Our waitress fixed the issue right away and was apologetic. The coffee was only a little more than warm, not real hot like it should be and I drink it black. I'm a former Marine and I've had some terrible food experiences so a dirty cup, some dirty water on a spoon and cold coffee, isn't enough to ruin my breakfast, but I was beginning to get concerned. Soon after we ordered a small plate with a tiny cup of warm syrup and 2 whipped butter packets were placed on our table. I never saw this before but I figured their concerned with portion control or something. By time my pancakes arrived, the syrup was cold, oh well. I could go on about how the sausage patties were more like bologna and burnt on one side. Also how my plate had dried food on it but I won't, because I saw what the problem was. Right after we were seated I saw a man behind the counter who appeared to me to be the owner. He was wearing a burgundy sweat shirt and Grey sweat pants. He was walking around and just kinda looking around and doing owner stuff. After we received our food he was walking around the eating area and talking to customers. When he walked past our table, that's when I figured out what the problem was. His clothes were dirty. His sweat shirt had hair on it and looked like it had not been washed in a while. His Grey sweat pants were even worse. Hopefully your experience with Bob's will be better and the guy in the sweats will read this and step it up. Our waitress was amazing and very pleasant. The pancakes were some of the best I ever had even though the butter packets were a disappointment. Those pancakes deserve better treatment than that. I nice scoop of whipped butter is more appropriate. Good luck Bob's. When I come back hopefully things will have improved. read more

Bob's Big Boy Broiler - Sausage Balonga. I didn't know it existed. - American Near Me - Downey, California

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Went through the drive through, definitely took them a while to take my payment and bring my food, but when it came it was delicious. The spicy mayo was unexpected sauce and it was amazing! Burger was cooked to perfection and the fries were big!!!! If you want a real burger, go here!! read more

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

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We came here for lunch and Ernesto was our server. What a pleasant young man! Service was excellent and the food was very good. Ernesto checked on us throughout our meal. Great lunch ! Thanks Ernesto! read more

There was a long wait to be seated and a long wait to order. Also they ran out of bananas for the Banana split, so they gave us double ice-cream. The food was ok, the biscuits were really big, but super salty. This place is better to go to for the decor and nostalgia. read more

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DISCRIMINATION AND SNOBBERY AT BOB'S BIG BOY IN DOWNEY 20+ MINUTES OF STANDING IGNORED AT THE COUNTER: I WASN'T WORTHY OF HER TIME SO SHE MADE THE BUSBOY TAKE MY ORDER!!!! I walked into the Bob's Big Boy in Downey at 11 am on Wednesday, May 14. I approached the counter to look at the menu since I wanted to buy about 3 combos, so I could have the food for the next couple of days. A couple of older female employees walked in and out of the area behind the counter but did not look at me, they seemed a bit busy but I didn't see anyone in the limited view I had of the entire restaurant. But I saw only 2 parties in the booths, so it was practically empty-an older man was seated at the counter nearby while I stood against the counter perusing the menu. A young female employee, heavy black eyeliner, light skin, dark hair worn up, slender, and about 5"7, looked over at me twice, but she did not say anything to me. More than anything else, she looked unhappy at my presence; stern and unwelcoming is how I interpreted her facial expressions towards me. I looked at the menu and after about 10 to 13 minutes-I took my time as no one had acknowledged my presence and I was not in a rush-I decided to get 3 Big Boy combos. I hadn't had this meal in years and I was looking forward to having one there, maybe, but definitely having most of the food for the rest of the week. The unfriendly young woman looked at me again but looked away tight-mouthed and cold, as I closed the menu. I thought, "okay, she'll be over soon." Again, this was about 15 minutes after I arrived. But I knew I wasn't getting served when I looked over to see this same inhospitable woman rushing with menus and eliciting a warm verbal greeting to 3 people who were near a table inside the store and in the process of sitting down (it was a booth near the parking lot entrance, the entrance farther from the street). After close to 10 more minutes, I was getting irritated. In standing there, I felt I was being treated as though I was part of the decor-she looked at me two more times and both times I raised my left arm as if I was saying "don't you see me here?" But she still didn't say anything to me or change the dour look upon her face. At this point, I saw an older man, an employee who I believe is a busboy, who was walking with a marked limp-which I state for identification purposes and the hardships she induced him to endure-go into the area near the cash register/soft drink fountain behind the counter. The woman looked at me again. I looked at her again with a look that could be interpreted as my saying "what's going on here?" She called over the much older busboy and loudly said to him, "Go see what that guy wants!" He finally made it over, and I said, "What's going on here, everyone's getting served here but me." He ignored my question. In a very heavy accent he seemed to only be able to say, "Do you want something to drink?" I said, "No, how come no one wants to serve me, what is this? ( more silence)...look, I want to order a Big Boy combo to go." Again he posed, "Do you want something to drink?" I said, "No, just the food. To go." By now I'd lost my desire for Bob's Big Boy and my entire appetite too actually. He walked back to the unfriendly young woman. I watched her from afar as she was keying in my order and a feeling of disgust came over me. This young woman too self important-and prejudiced-to take down my order, made the poor older busboy do it, because she did not want to interact with me. Is it because I'm darker than her? I thought, what am I doing here with these unprofessional, terrible people...I'm not spending ANY money here. If they treat me this horribly--a top-20 university grad, 2-branch US veteran, and someone who is both friends and works with professional baseball players--it follows that their food service skills, food preparation, and on the job integrity is just as poor, just as absent and just as derelict. So I walked out. And I'm very happy I did so. read more

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

Not good. What happened to the burgers? The one I got looked like it had been sitting in its juices all day. No char at all. Won't be going back for a burger anyways. Might not go back at all. read more

We would go there every week, we did a phone order and asked for birria tacos without cheese and they added cheese. I asked for a veggie omelette that i always get and they made me a complete different dish Without hashbrowns. I called and they said "too bad" that they discontinued the veggie omelette and that they can't do anything about it! Will never go back! I loved their pancakes and would go just for that but this is just beyond. Horrible!!! And worst costumer service. Just eat there for great service and great food. Takeout is literally trash and a waste of money read more

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Service is amazing! Food and value amazing . The chicken tortilla soup and burger was just as good as it was in the old days . Side note you can buy the red burger sauce to go . Amazing place. read more

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Country gravy was gritty, dry & lumpy. Biscuit was cold & dry. Omelet was bland. Could only taste mushrooms & onions. Bacon was left out. After food was served couple came in with dog. Was not a service dog. Waitresses carry pot with regular coffee but take too long to serve you decaf. No future visits planned. read more

I live near by and just tried it for the first time. I got a mushroom, Swiss burger which was very delicious! I think it was about $15 and just came with fries. I also tried a shake, I always thought they would be good, they are not good at all. I rather go to McDonald's for a McFlurry or jack in the box for a milkshake. This one was not creamy and the taste was hust off. I would not get one again, but I would comeback for a burger. Customer service was good. Employees were very friendly. There is a lot of seating too. read more

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Bob's Big Boy - a childhood favorite. This is one of remaining three Southern CalIfornia locations. I usually get the Big Boy combo that includes French fries and a salad. The salad dressing is still sold at Vons and Costco! I wanted the Pappi Parker's fried chicken but its not on the menu. The four patties were moist, meaty and juicy. Simply delicious. The bleu cheese salad dressing has always been a favorite. Too bad I didn't have room for the hot fudge ice cream cake! Service was top notch. Quick and friendly. The store was neat and clean, there is that old time nostalgic vibe going on! plenty of parking. Of course I will be back! read more

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I was always wanting to try this Bob's Big Boy Broiler, as it's so hard to find the remaining few. The food is as I remembered from my childhood and was filling. My food took a tad longer to prepare, as the hamburger is probably a tad early for breakfast. However, the ambiance and atmosphere was titally a throw back from the early days, excep there were no car hops to take orders at this iconic location. I still feel the Burbank restaurant is the most original, but this one has a large following in the Downey community. read more

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Excellent service ! excellent food ! Love how they tried to keep it old school ! Recommended with flying aces

There's something so nostalgic about prancing into a diner with buzzing neon that you can hear on the walk way, similar to the buzz of cicadas in the summer. Bobs isn't anything special, it's just a trip to yesteryear where we didn't give a shit about if it was organic, had world class ambience, or if it was endorsed by the hero of the day. Bobs is a place that hugs you from the inside out. (And might destroy your insides if you order the chili spaghetti) The shakes are stellar, the burgers decadent, the chili spaghetti a piece of Midwest hoe dunk Americana we forgot about. Come to Bobs if you're hungry, you won't be disappointed read more

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

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Service was amazing. friendly staff and quick to help. Food is amazing and portions are decent for the price. environment of the restaurant is great and welcoming. read more

Well there are lots of comfy booths. It was pretty busy-plenty of disabled parking. I ordered the New York steak. Size was o.k. came with veggies, salad or soup, and baked potato. I subbed hash browns for baked potato. Bleu cheese dressing on my salad. That little salad was great. I also got bread! Mine was 1 dollar less than most every meal/ breakfast I saw on the menu. I also got two onion rings a top my steak. We always leave pleasantly filled and ready for a nap. My wife ordered the chili Spaghetti and was just fine. Nice big water glasses too. read more

I've grown up loving Bob's Big Boy chili spaghetti so much that even after 40 years I hang on to every last Big Boy that I can find in hopes that the brand will have a second coming, or third in this case. The chili spaghetti alone is what makes this place worth having around. read more

Just wanted to say, had a bit of nostalgia today. Went out of my way to get the classic big boy and it was worth every minute. Service was perfect and the big boy and fries were perfection. Just a little slice of the blast from the past that hit the spot. read more

Great classic burger spot, I love the nostalgia of this place. Can't go wrong, classic Americana. I came here for lunch and the staff were super attentive and friendly and my burger was great. read more

Been going to Bob's since I was a kid. Always nostalgic to go back. Food was great and we will be back!

Laura, dolores And Ernesto... all great! I come here often and am never disappointed. The service is always great, and the food is always delicious. read more

Bob's Big Boy Broiler - Pretzel bites and strawberry Classic Shake - American Near Me - Downey, California

First time back in a long time. The food and service was good, but the Biscuit and gravy was way off the mark. It did not look appealing and tasted okay. Would go back, but not for the Biscuit and gravy read more

Super tasty food! Today my family celebrated my great aunt's birthday. My uncle drove her up in his classic Chrysler. He was sooooo excited to park it right in front of the Bob statue. The restaurant welcomed us, nicely. It was clean and well kept. There were 11 of us and our waiter was really good with us. My family is polite, so we got through ordering and coffee and helping the waiter pretty well, and the waiter was really great at making sure everything was ok and coffees were always filled. The coffee flavor is less than ok. It tastes more like water with a hint of coffee essence (coffee could be much better quality). We all really liked our food though. I ordered a lumberjack potato dish and the flavors were rich. I also had a strawberry waffle. The strawberries are freshly diced. The waffle was tasty with butter, syrup and strawberry. My uncle ordered a huge, bone-in ham steak that was very good. Yes! What else............not much really. It's a great spot and I appreciate that the place is kept clean. The furniture is kept up with and looks good. The place does not stink. The food is fresh and well seasoned. Very good Bob's! I big plus would be better coffee =) read more

The food is always good the waitresses are amazing. However if you have a big group don't even bother going find somewhere else to go. Unless you don't mind them seating other people in front of you and then lying to you saying that they called in and made a reservation and still make you wait other than that. The food is delicious if you have a smaller party less than six you are good to go read more

Came here on a Thursday night and there was absolutely no wait! We sat by the bar area since it was empty. The places is really cute since it has that old school diner vibe to it. The staff were great and attentive, we ordered right away and received our food quickly as well. We were surprised that both our meals came with salad or soup. I ordered a medium rare steak which was cooked just as I asked, it was seasoned well. The vegetables were delicious. The mash potato however was not so great, it needed seasoning and tasted a bit funky. I wouldn't get the mash potatoes again. My fiancé ordered one of their burgers. It was cooked very well and was tasty! The fries were crispy but needed a bit of salt. They have plenty of parking! read more

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

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Hubby and I had been talking about how much of a treat Bobs big boy was when we were kids and how much we used to enjoy the "Big Boy burger" and the famous chocolate sundae. After a quick search we were on our way to let our teens try it! It was pretty empty but that was good for us as we were seated quickly (we got to pick our own booth). Service was quick and our sever was friendly. Food was fresh and tasty just as we remembered! The location was clean. They even had an actual drive-thru! We will be back again very soon! It was a great old fashioned memory fulfilled and we can't wait to go back! read more

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I've been going to Bob's big boy for close to 50 years. My grandparents used to take me here every time we would visit them, so the place holds a large amount of nostalgia for me. The unique taste of their Bob's big boy combo with a fudge brownie for dessert cannot be beat. I'll keep coming back. read more

We love having to drive to Downey because there is a Bob's Big Boy there, and there are so few left in Southern California. It is always great. They make the best burgers, 2 burgers with a bun in between, topped with whatever you want. They are always made to order and they are just so wonderful. They have a full menu and you can get all of your meals there and everything is good. It is an old time diner, this one is very large. The food is just so good. They have a chili pasta dish, that my grandson goes nuts for. It comes with garlic bread and a side. They have dinner items that are all tasty. Their breakfast is excellent. We love their pancakes. This Bob's is just spotless, all the time. I see at least one person cleaning the entire time we are there. The place is big and older, but they really keep on it. The kitchen is super clean as well and the bathrooms are well maintained. The service is so friendly. They get to you straight away and are so helpful. The last time we were there we were the only ones there. So, go and give them a try. They need the business. This Pandemic has really hurt them and it is a large place so expensive to keep up. Parking is free in their huge lot and look out for the cool 50's cars that are sometimes there. read more

The food was great. Me and my grandson came by for dinner and enjoyed our hamburgers so much that we came back the next day for a wonderfully delicious breakfast. And the service from the servers was top-notch. I can hardly wait till my next trip to Southern California to eat here again. read more

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

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I always make a stop here when I am in the area. Great reminder of my youth. Ask for your Big Boy to be served Frisch's style (tarter sauce instead of red relish) read more

We are regulars at Bob's Big Boys. This is our favorite place to dine out. Most recently we tried the dessert, a banana split that we shared and It was very delicious. Everything on the menú is yummy especially breakfast steak and eggs. We have always had outstanding service. Great place to enjoy good food. read more