I recently ate at In-N-Out Burger in Salem twice and must say Bonanza honestly has a better hamburger and the fries are much better. I always get the double with cheese and the price is nearly the same. If you don't want to Wait in a ridiculous drive up give Bonanza a try. I didn't count but the menu has a lot to choose from. They are doing something right. I spent a ton of money there in high school in the mid 70's and they were there long before then. Moved away for many years but now I stop by every time I'm in town! Nice job by whoever owns it! read more

This place is so nostalgic to small town burger joint..if you love that ambiance then you will love Bonanza burger. They have a little bit of everything and will customize your order if you need to have some changes for diet purposes. Staff were very friendly and prices are reasonable. read more

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Old fashion diner. Great service, typically only 1 waitress per shift. Good old fashioned burger and crinkle cut fries.

hello - i was a huge fan of bonanza - but in the last couple of years it's not been so great - we went there ( they got a new manager and let's just say she's the worst - not only was our food burnt and the shakes terrible - we went back through drive threw - no on came to help us with our order - we waited probably 35 - 40 mins - and so we went in side - talked to the manager and she was'nt willing to help us - so we waited and waited - finally we talked to her for a min and all she said was um can't help help you with your order - i have customers in our small restaurant - that come first - im sorry but the totally ignorant bitch should be fired - worst ever service and she should never ever treat customers like there shit on the bottom of her shoe my boss would have fired her on the spot - will never go back and telling everyone i no how aweful bonanza is and the service sucks - sorry used to love this place but now it's on the top of 10 places to never eat at in cottage grove oregon read more

Unfortunately this place has gone down hill relatively quickly. Went there because it's been a while since we had a burger. It took over 10 min for someone to finally take my order. I ordered two burgers, a fry, and an onion ring. Came out to $45. Pretty steep for something so simple. The fries and onion rings were extremely burnt yet cold. Huge problem. Did not taste good at all. The burger was at least warm but definitely doesn't warrant the prices or the service. Won't be coming back. read more

Pros- good service, amazing milkshakes, and one of the burgers where good Cons- wester bacon burger over done (by a lot) and had near uncooked bacon on top (see in picture) and onion rings where a bit over cooked as well read more

Bonanza Drive-Up - onion rings on a plate - Burgers Near Me - Cottage Grove, Oregon

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waited over 30 min to try and order.... ended up leaving. Rude staff,of all the years I've been in there have never been treated like that

Bought the bag of burgers on Aug. 28. The gal working was awesome! Got my order ready, and brought it to me out front. Amazing burgers! It was very hot that day, and the gal working made it a great experience, she's a keeper! read more

The food was great. It's like an old fashioned diner. The burger was delicious and the Eureka sauce was to die for. Great staff. Friendly atmosphere. read more

I stopped by Bonanza Burger with my husband and a friend of ours yesterday. Our friend recommended it very highly, so figured we'd give it a try. It's the worlds tiniest burger joint, and easy to miss if you aren't looking for it. Parking consists of a whopping 5 spaces. Thankfully there was only me and one other vehicle in the lot. Due to the plague, we couldn't go inside. Had to order through a window, which was fine. The woman who took our order was friendly and helpful. We ordered the special of 5 burgers for like $13 and added cheese to them with extra pickles. Plus a side of chili cheese fries. Our friend ordered a double cheeseburger and fries. Burgers are basic. Like pumpkin spice and Ugg boots kind of basic. Thin patties, cooked well done. But sometimes basic is good, which is the case here. Veggies were all fresh and definitely a needed addition to the burgers. I ate two and my husband ate three. Chili cheese fries were less than stellar. They didn't taste bad, they simply didn't taste like anything. Maybe if I had salt to season properly, the chili cheese fries could have been saved. Not sure though. I gave those to my husband to eat. Food seemed to take a while to be made, but that wasn't a huge deal. There was a small amount of shade by the sign to go stand in while we waited. I really wish the parking lot had more shade to stand or a covered place to eat, since we couldn't go inside. But I've also grown accustomed to dropping the tailgate on my truck and eating there since the plague happened. Would I return? Yeah, I can see going back. I'm not making a special trip to Cottage Grove for their food, but if I happen to be there and looking for a burger from a small local business, this is where I'll go. read more

The burgers are always overcooked, so I don't eat here anymore. There are about a dozen better burger options in town, but I'm addicted to the cyclones. Current favorite is the Andes mint made with chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla. read more

Had burgers. They will customize things, so put them on a lettuce wrap when asked (keto). Also added an extra patty (they come as 1/4 lb or maybe 1/3 for some). They came out freshly made and hot, with fresh lettuce tomato etc. on them. We did have to wait 10 min for them to get made which was fine for the burger quality we got. The Blue Ace one a fair amount of blue cheese so a nice flavor in each bite. We will defiantly go back again. read more

Is Bonanza a bar that serves great burgers? Or is it a burger joint that feels like a bar? I'm leaning toward the second one, although you can make a case for the first. I have a soft spot in my heart for choke-and-pukes, especially if cheeseburgers are involved. Never mind the big fast food chains, unless it's In-n-Out or Chick-fil-A. I like the local places that are a little rough looking and fix some mean carnivorous food. Bonanza Drive-Up fits the bill. Just as important, it's located just south of downtown Cottage Grove, a good drive off I-5, so it's a local crowd, no tourists (except us three, we found the place on Yelp). I had the Original Big Hoss Bacon Burger, which unfortunately wasn't as big as I had hoped. But then, it's only $5.99. And its bacon was so good, the two thin patties were medium-well with a strong taste, and the cheese melted off the whole thing. Even better: the Hunny and Girl both got cheeseburgers, didn't want their tomatoes nor lettuce, so I got to eat those too. They liked the fries, I was so-so about them. Free refills on the Cokes. We don't drink beer, but I have a hunch they have a large beer selection. Bonanza Drive-up: Stop in, eat up, and have a nice day. read more

This place is good for a simple burger at a great price. Cheap food that is filling. Their fry sauce is delicious. Will be back! If you're looking for gourmet burgers, this isn't your place. If you're looking for a quick burger that is better than chain fast food, this is the place. read more

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Decided to check it out after seeing it featured on "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives." Apparently they've been there 'forever' and unless you knew better you'd probably drive right by. Menu has every possible variation for a classic burger - ingredients are local (translation: very fresh) including Willamette Valley beef. In a word - delicious! Staff friendly, relaxed vibe. If you want a yummy burger this is your place. read more

Food quality has definitely slipped over the last few years. The last few times we've gone the service is ok, but the burgers were overcooked and very badly put together. So much that I didn't even want to waste time taking pictures or trying to get a replacement. One burger looked like it was a partial burger patty :( read more

Wow, that's the freshest, juiciest burger I've had in a long time! Make sure to order off the 2nd page of the menu with the fresh beef burgers- wowza, 100% excellent. Crinkle cut fries were airy and fresh, and the restaurant was immaculately clean. A total bargain on high quality beef. Thanks Bonanza! read more

Bonanza Drive-Up - Burgers Near Me - Cottage Grove, Oregon

One of my favorite little burger spots in Cottage Grove! Their fry sauce is my favorite and they always have good service.

Best burgers in town!! Delicious curly fries. The very best soft serve. It's been a family favorite of ours for 25 years and counting.

Really? I mean, really? Too bad there are not more choices for a decent burger in Cottage Grove. Overpriced, cooked to death and then dried out some more while being smashed flat on the griddle. Two ounce patties about as thick as a half dollar, and "thick cut bacon" so thin as to be nearly transparent. They should call it Joke Burger. I believe it is just a front for their Lottery Lounge. read more

Even though we live at cottage Grove we had never gone to the Bonanza Drive up. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't very good either. The hamburger was kind of greasy and the fries were soggy and needed salt desperately I don't think I'll go back which is too bad I was looking forward to finding a good read more

Great burgers! Thanks to Stella P's review, I went and checked this place out that I had drove by a billion times. These are old school burgers. They have the hand patted type made from fresh local beef or the thin old schoolers. Shakes are hand made and GOOOOOD! Fries could be improved on a little, but not bad. They have limited outdoor seating and inside is limited to about eight booths. As an FYI, this guy also owns Giant Burger in Springfield. Look for the cool neon Bonanza Drive Up sign on the south end of the Grove and your there! read more

Bonanza Drive-Up - Double Burger with fries! - Burgers Near Me - Cottage Grove, Oregon

Very good burgers and the onion rings are amazing. Usually busy so order ahead so you don't have to wait

Stopped in I had a butterscotch Sundae my heart partner had a blackberry shake. A friend had the chili cheese fries and a large burger. We had a short wait. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Great stop . read more

this food is very solid. I would recommend getting one of their cheap burgers or getting the 5 burger family deal. The beauty is in the value here. A basic burger will be solid and very worth the price. I tried a american burger and then went back and got the 5 burger deal. Overall the burger deal was a better price, a lot of food, and to me the burger was practically the same. The fries are always crispy whenever I come. THE FRY SAUCE IS ALSO FANTASTIC. Overall the staff was friendly and the building is cute. Definitely recommend read more

I was very disappointed in bonanza. I use to frequent the burger place years ago and it has changed for the worse. I ordered the slab burger with tater tots and was charged $16.98 with no drink. First off the burger has no flavor at all and they forgot the ham patty that was suppose to be in there. The tater tots that came it out were good but only 9 tots included in this meal. Total disappointment save your money and go elsewhere. read more

I found multiple bugs in my burger our server was rude and incompetent I will definitely not be going back

Delicious burgers, shakes, fries and tots. The regular burgers are very small but are fresh and in my line of thinking, perfect for lunch. I don't enjoy being over fed in the middle of the day. Parking is limited and the wait is about 20 minutes + otherwise I would have given 5 stars. read more

Bonanza burger just lost my business forever. Not that it's the worst thing ever, but my experience was bullshit and I got up and walked out after not touching my food. This is their "single cheeseburger basket" and the patty was literally half the size of the bun and charred and dry. When i asked the girl working if that was normal, she said yes. I have eaten there before and never seen anything like that. I told her I was unhappy with it and asked if I could get something else. My friend had a double cheeseburger basket and the patties on his were completely normal size. She goes and gets the cook, and the cook tells me I get what I get. If she remade it it would look just the same. I asked "well can I get what he's having". She said no. I'd have to pay full price for a different meal. She obviously took it personally because she was very rude about it. She said the most she could do it give the manager my name and number, and they will give my CREDIT toward something else on my next visit. When I asked for the managers name she refused to tell me. My friend and i just got up and walked out having not touched our meals. read more

Bonanza Drive-Up - Burgers Near Me - Cottage Grove, Oregon

My favorite burger spot hands down! We went there tonight, a busy Friday, half an hour before closing...I was really touched by how kind the obviously super hard working staff were and the food was so worth the wait, as per the usual. We got the lucky 5 combo and a couple sides, the onion rings were perfect, the burgers perfect, the fries perfect. no complaints. If you are looking for a gourmet burger and "dining experience" maybe not for you, but if you are looking for the best classic burgers at a sweet hamburger stand served by friendly wonderful people this is the spot. We will definitely be back soon :) read more

Used to be our go to for burgers but no longer. We ordered 2 burgers, one with fries, one with onion rings, it was over $25.00 and burgers were just meh! There was about 10 little soggy curly fries with the burgers, way less than you would get in a McDonald's happy meal. We ordered a Gringo burger which was a pretty tasteless burger and was over cooked and a Big Ben that is supposed to have a fried egg on top. The fried egg was hard as a rock and the burger was over cooked. They used to have good tasting burgers but there are better places than this at this price. Not sorry, we won't be going back. read more

I specifically routed my trip from Huntington Beach CA to Issaquah WA through Cottage Grove so I could have a grass fed burger at Bonanza Drive-Up. Totally worth the detour, the burgers are a perfect blend of flavor and texture. The grass fed beef has this wonderful clean taste that must be tried. Oh, and when you are done you will not be hungry but that should not prevent you from having the best hot fudge sundae in town. read more

This place is always good. My family loves going here because the shakes are out of this world. The fry sauce with the crinkle cut fries is something you cannot live without. read more

I grew up in Cottage Grove and decided to stop in at one of my favorite restaurants from back in the day. Bonanza hasn't changed, we stopped in on Saturday night at 8:45pm, while they were cleaning up for the night. The staff was friendly and the food was delirious. Same great burgers and fries I remember. This place is the best!!!! read more

This is one of those places that reminds you where fast food came from. A burger joint at the side of what used to be the main highway (before the Interstate came through) that offers a drive-up window without a talk-to-the-box ordering board that we've all gotten so familiar with. The burgers here aren't bad. They have "classic" burgers and then more deluxe editions. I had the bacon BBQ burger, and it was pretty good. The fries were the crinkle-cut versions that I had when I was a kid, and it was served with ketchup, ranch, and this strange orange sauce that was part 1000 Island, part something else, and definitely the predecessor to today's Big Mac sauce. The shakes here looked pretty good too (although I didn't partake). The burgers were fairly spendy, but then again that's because they probably use real beef and not the crap that McWhatever's calls hamburger. What was nice about this was that although it was counter service, I took a seat and waited (not too long) for the server to bring out my meal. The drink was in a fairly small cup (what we used before the small keg-o-coke that you get these days) and the refills were free (or at least I didn't pay for it). The TV was tuned to country music, the local newspaper was sitting on the table, and no one seemed to be in that big of a hurry. One disappointment was that the readerboard outside advertised Dave's Killer Bread, which I love, but it turns out that you can buy it there -- the burgers don't come on it, which would be even better! One other tip: the place is tiny, although there is a bar (which I didn't go into but must be similarly tiny) and tables outside. If it's a hot day and you can't bear to sit outside, then you might want to consider getting it to go. You won't find foodie paradise here, but you will find a decent burger and a reminder of what "quick service" used to look like, maybe in a more civilized time. read more

Back in the early seventies when I was a little guy - like 3 or 4 - my pops would bring me to Bonanza for lunch. Back then, a sack of 5 burgers was 95 cents. Cottage Grove hadn't been invaded by the McJunior King yet. He would hold me up to the sliding window so I could order my own food. The waitress would call me "Honey" and my milkshake was so thick, I needed a spoon to eat it. Now it is forty years later. A sack of five burgers is ten bucks, and they taste just like they did in 1974. Pops has been gone since 2004. I hold my daughter up to the window so she can order her own food, and the waitress calls her "Honey." Her blackberry milkshake gives her a purple mustache. There are some things you can't put a price on. read more

My grandpa always took me here as a kid. One of my favorite places in cottage grove. Always good service, and the burgers are as classic American as you could get. I come to Cottage Grove a few times a year and I try to visit bonanza whenever I can. If you're looking for something fancy keep driving. But if you're looking for a small town vibe with a cold beer and a great burger, this is your place. read more

Awesome restaurant. Great burgers, fries, onion rings, fry sauce, and milk shakes! Awesome staff, and the other customers were super friendly. This is where the locals eat. Husband even won $20 on the lotto machine. Kids loved it. Small dining area, so you might have to take your food to the park. Definitely will go out of our way to eat here again. read more

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Had lunch at bonanza today. Burger was ok, nothing special. Shake was great as always. What's with all the tweekers hanging out there every time I have eaten there? read more

After reading about Bonanza Drive-Up in the Wall Street Journal, we had to give it a try. We were traveling back to Seattle from CA and spending the night in Cottage Grove. The burger was really good. We split the Bandito Burger (forgot to add the jalapenos). It was very tasty and the beef was great. Had we added the jalapenos as suggested on the menu, it would have been perfect! The fries were great....crinkle cut and crispy and would have been better if we had been given more ketchup. (When our order was ready and we picked up at the window, we asked the gal if there was ketchup, a lot of ketchup in the bag....and she said, "I don't know, I didn't bag it" and handed it to us). The help is what cost them the last star. We tried to be friendly and she just wasn't. We also had a hot fudge sundae that we enjoyed. We were the only patrons at the time and our order took 10 minutes. That was fine as it was cooked to order and worth the wait. Check out the WSJ article about best burger places; https://www.wsj.com/articles/americas-best-burgers-an-essential-guide-11597432808 read more