If you have not gone to Burger Basket before, THEN WHAT ARE YOU DOING? GO NOW. For over 30 years, Burger Basket makes some of the best burgers in the Arcadia/Monrovia area. The $5 cheeseburger deal can't be beat. The burgers are the perfect size for me, a little bit smaller (or more normal-sized?) than your average burger nowadays, but packed with that nice slightly sweet, charbroiled flavor. The fries are--oh wow, as soon as I get them I don't even wait until they've cooled down, I pop those scalding pieces of deliciousness into my mouth because they're just so good and individually crisped, but full of fluffy potato goodness. And the owner is so nice and will talk to you while you wait for your burger to be cooked. Minus one invisible star for not having cherry Fanta anymore T_T But anyway, Burger Basket is a place all people who call themselves Arcadians and Monrovians should frequent at least once in their lives. Go. Now. It's good for you. read more

Fresh and tasty, the issue is portion size. For $7.75 I got a Double Burger that really was the size of a single burger at other places. The flavor and sauce are great just too small. Also the fries are good, salted nicely but again only a small handful of fries are given. Also they are cash only, in this day and age how do businesses survive being cash only? Service was great, place was clean. Overall a 3 due to cash only and portion size. read more

Haven't been here in years and glad to see service and food is the same! AWESOME! My girlfriend had the Fish and Fries and a side of ranch for her fries. She loved their ranch! I had the Double Cheese burger and it hit the spot! read more

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Tasty but small burgers. Friendly grill cook and cashier, bragging about their sauces made for a cute experience. Will probably return.

Best neighborhood spot around. Amazing burgers, delicious fish and chips! Don't sleep on this place! Support this fantastic small business, they deserve it! read more

Been going here for years... always a simple but amazing burger that hits the spot! These mom and pop burger places always get it right. I love how perfectly crispy the bun is and the taste of their patties - obsessed with their fries too. I'll come here for as long as they're open! read more

Thai... Thank you for keeping this gem of Monrovia niiiice and shiny! I had no idea that this place has been around since 1963... My favorite part about that is it remains virtually identical to it's original opening. A DELICIOUS and simple menu makes me forget about In N Out. I'd much rather seek out The Basket. It's got no frills whatsoever, and I like that about it! Burgers, Dogs, Pastrami, Steak Sammiches! FISH N CHIPS?! ONION RINGS?! Classic ketchup bottles? In n Out who? If you haven't been here yet, then go. Thank me later :) Kristofer's Lesson of the Day: If you're hungry, go double burger. read more

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I love this place. Combo # 1 and #2 is my to go. I still think it has one of the best burger I've tasted. The portion is just right. Though I am bias as I grew up eating it. It has a very nostalgic taste to it. The place is small and kind of shabby. But worth checking out if you're driving by. They only accept cash so remember to bring your change! read more

I have to say that this little Mom and Pop hole in the wall is one of the best burger joints I've eaten at. Burgers are fresh and never greasy or sloppy OR soggy. Pickles and yellow chili peppers with every order. $5 will get your a cheeseburger combo w/fries and a drink. Can't beat that! By the way CASH ONLY! It's small inside with limited seating. Most of the time you can score a seat outside if you don't mind the Duarte Rd traffic whizzing by. If you're in the area and looking for a good charbroiled burger place, Burger Basket is the spot!! read more

Cheeseburger delicious and simply satisfying Fries delicious and crispy Comes w pickle n drink for $6 Idk what it is but when you use the ketchup they have in the squeeze bottle with the fries, it's sooo good. Simple menu and great prices. Always find myself coming back to this place bc once in a while I have a burger basket CRAVE Today the cashier was super nice and friendly, I have never seen her like this before LOL I even thought it was a different lady. Probably having a good day :) read more

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Sometimes you just want a burger. Skip the exotic cheeses and aiolis. Hold the truffle oil fries. You just want a burger. Something that tastes like you grilled it in the backyard with quality ground beef. This is your basic no frills burger and hot dog joint. It appears to be family owned and operated and has been in business for years. A friend of mine used to ride here on her bike when she was young to get a snack. The menu is small. The interior is modest and simple. It's located in a parking lot in a strip mall along a busy street. But it's affordable. Their burgers taste good, and sometimes that's exactly what you are looking for. I'll definitely be back. read more

Been coming here for years, their burgers and fries are the best in Monrovia!

This is a Mom and Pop Shop thats worth the stop! Better than In N Out in my opinion. They have the best thousand ever. I literally order 3 sides every time I'm there. By far my favorite burger stop. read more

Ordered the #1. Cheeseburger with fries and a drink. Very good old school style burgers. Neatly packed. Freshly made. And I love how they did not give me a ton of fries that end up being all soggy once you get home. I will be back! read more

We tried their burgers because of high rating. In good faith, we ordered a pastrami sandwich and a steak sandwich for $26. The pastrami sandwich was very very dry. The steak sandwich has a spoiled smell. To avoid food poisoning, we decided to throw both sandwiches away and to ignore that we just wasted $26. Because our encounter and the the fact the owners were willingly to serve spoiled food to their customers is an INSULT!!!!!!! read more

If you compare this place to other burger spots you may notice their price is pretty cheap. However, that is because it is a really small patty. They say it is a 1/4 lb but it must shrink a lot on how they are cooking because the patty would remind you almost of In-N-Out size, which is only about 2 oz. The burger itself is fine, they have a good sauce and it is fresh...if you go to the restaurant you can see them making the orders as they come in but I have to knock this place one star just because of the small patty. read more

As a baby my parents would come here, as a teen I drove from Baldwin park to heat here, now as a father I came back to the best burger joint in the state! Small, unique, good quality and friendly staff. I know the owner and they have always treated me and my family with nothing but respect,... keep up the amazing work! My daughters loved this place:) read more

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Been going there for 16 years... Same great taste, same great people working there. Love their fries. Always get their cheese/double cheese burger. Never greasy... just juicy! I love them for how simple and straight forward they are... Nothing flashy, just simple and fresh. If you imagine the taste of fresh beef pattys, melted cheese, tomato, lettuce leaves in between 2 toasted sesame buns spread with 1000 island... that's a Burger Basket Double Cheeseburger. If you imagine some big thick fries with some salt, that's exactly what it is going to be. Soda is just soda. And, you get a pickle in the combo, always think it is a nice touch. read more

Burger Basket - Burgers Near Me - Monrovia, California

As a resident of Monrovia, I've always passed by this local burger joint. Decided to finally give it a try. The picture that a fellow user uploaded of the menu here is a bit outdated. There is about a fifty cent raise increase. Most likely due in inflation but still very affordable. Ordered the combo number one which is basically the cheeseburger, fries and a drink. Food came out promptly. I decided to eat at the joint and yep. This is a place where you have to eat the food while it is hot like everyone said. It's fresh. Lettuce is crunchy and every bite is just SO GOOD. One star docked down for apathetic service though. Probably because it's been a long day and slow (I was the only one in here)? Not sure if quality will be consistent during its lunch and dinner hours but will come by again. read more

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Great people, tasty foods, and family oriented. Love the burgers and the price. Employees are all very friendly and kind hearted. Feels good to know supporting mom and pop while enjoying great food. read more

Been eating here since a was a kid. Nice people and good food. The best is pastrami and crispy fries give it a try. *Many argue about the portion size but tbh we shouldn't be eating so much fried food anyway. read more

I've been going to this place for YEARS!!!!!! The best burger EVER. 10/10 highly recommend.

This hole-in-the-wall place is a hidden gem! I've passed by this place hundreds of times but never gave any thought into trying it. Decided to come here one night to satisfy my burger-loving boyfriend's craving. It turned out to be delicious! The flavor of the burger and fries were on point. The whole meal was super affordable. $5.50 for a cheeseburger combo and $6.50 for the double cheeseburger. The patty is somewhat on the thin side, but for $5.50 you can't expect much. It doesn't look like a lot of food from the pictures, but it is actually really filling. I thought this meal was well worth the value and I left this place feeling even more satisfied than I would have been if I ate In-n-out. Will definitely come back and possibly try the chicken sandwich! read more

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Two stars because of plenty of parking otherwise maybe zero if it's allowed. I always support the small shop if it's convenient for parking. I lived in Arcadia for 20+ years because of the convenience surrounding with bunch of restaurants. Unfortunately the food quality of this place it will not bring me back for the second time. At least for myself but not sure after your first try if you haven't. First off the menu is simple but the prices could be confusing and if you ordered off from the back wall menu it was from 1-14 combo I believe looks like it will be charged higher than a laminated one lay on the counter It's basically the same foods menu. Please correct me if i'm wrong but this review mainly on the foods quality that I expected but big disappointed. Fish and chips are both overly fired. I saw the chef pour the raw fries in to the flyer but left it for quite a bit too long while preparing like 5-6 other orders. Got the onion rings okay should never be go wrong but not complain but why it come out to very little to zero onion taste!? Again heavily over cooked in the flyer. It feel eating a bag of lay's chips even better. I'm not picky but the price it charged for 2 lunch combos $28 out the door from a fast food stand (this is not a restaurant at all i can say). Sorry i know it's hard on business cost but it was way overpriced vs the foods taste delivered on my table. I would not hesitate to drive 3 minutes up northbound to Huntington Drive flooded with foods choices! Better taste better quality better price. Just wish seeing foods improvement with this little place. read more

The best teriyaki burger in town. I've been coming here since I was a kid and I still love this place.

Probably the best burger in monrovia always fresh to order Friendly service clean and consistent

Cheesburger is now $6.50 These reviews must be pretty old saying they are $4 bucks.. The burger was ok..Didnt expect much.. The patty is pretty small you might want to make it a double.. Ill come back. Why not i work close read more

Burger Basket - Good pickle on the side and and a bendy straw. So far so good.. lol Now lets try the burger - Burgers Near Me - Monrovia, California

I've been coming to this place for over 10 years. Still the BEST burger in town! Highly recommend but bring cash. Cash only read more

Just walked out owner and cook picking nose sitting at counter as we walked in. We wanted to see if would wash hands before preparing food. He just walked to stove ready to cook. No thanks not intrested in trying cheeseburger with side of boogie. Sad I really liked this place read more

I've been going to Burger Basket since I was kid - about 15 years now. I love this place. I love the Thai family that runs the business. They are always so polite and their food is really good. With this being a small family run business, I can't expect their prices to be super competitive with In N Out or McDonalds. With that said, I don't mind paying the extra cents or dollar to get great quality fresh food. I will always be a customer of this place! read more

It's pretty all right for what it is a little burger spot in the corner right next to the liquor store in the bike shop and the pizza they got it all right there in that little spot read more

I've driven past this place or into this plaza for years now and never tried it up until today. For the prices of their combos this place is a steal!! Burgers were great, quick. Nice hole in the wall. read more

Love this place awesome love the burger and the pastrami's all the food was great good people good service

Awesome burger joint. The best burgers around! Small family owned business and they are very kind and friendly. If you order just a burger, it comes with a pickle spear which is a nice touch. read more

The cheeseburger. A staple of the American diet. What's a city without it's own humble, local burger joint? Nothing. Monrovia owes Burger Basket big time. They sit perfectly on a corner, where you can enjoy a view of passing cars from inside the cozy seating, or outside as well. Inside, a row of seats are available. They run parallel to the staff area. You can enjoy the friendly workers and watch as they prepare your food with love. And as for the food, man oh man. It's funny I had an idea for what a perfect American Cheeseburger might taste like. Not one of these fancy shmancy burgers people buy only to post on instagram. But a humble yet proud cheeseburger. A cheeseburger of the people. The kind you go to eat with your friends and family. Ladies, gentlemen, and non binary, this is that burger. Meat grilled to perfection, sauce dripping from the sides, fresh tomatoes,lettuce, and onion. These folks did it right. One of the best burgers I've ever had. Personally, the amount of meat was perfect for me to be satisfied. However if you're feeling extra 'Merican and are used to big thick patties I suggest a double cheeseburger. Rest assured, bring your friends and family, come hungry, and you will leave happy. read more

I have had the pleasure of eating the marvelous cheese burger meal, at Burger Basket, for over 24 years. I moved out of the area over 10 years ago,but, I always stop by when I'm in town; to satisfy my tastebuds. Burger Basket is a well established "Hidden Jewel" that you have to visit to truly understand what I mean. Your meal is always freshly served to order; leaving you wanting more. It has always been pleasure seeing the Owners taking such great pride in each meal they serve; with a Smile!!! The amazing courtesy, topped by the great food, is a must have! Love!!! Love!!! Love!!! I'm a certain you will too!!! read more

Burger basket. I fell in love with the onion rings. very crunchy and not oily. I also ordered a pastrami cheeseburger with soda. my Bf got a Burger combo with French fries and a soda. I can say the serving and price are reasonable. I asked for yellow peppers and charges me .50 cents it's ok I guess there's nothing free. They don't give enough ketchup I received 2pcs. read more

It was my first time there today and I must say their food is delicious, I always get ranch for my fries but was short 50 cents, but when I left the nice lady that took my order had it in the bag for me anyway, now that's awesome, you know I will be going back not just for the food but for the great attitude of the staff there. Thank you for my ranch you just earned a repeat customer, did I mention the food is bomb and there prices are affordable especially for a broke guy like me Hahahaha. read more

One of my favorite burger places in sag Gabriel valley! Been going here since I was kid; great food and nice people. Will be back soon.

Love this place! The flame-grilled burgers are delicious. Mr. Boonthai tells me he makes the dressing in-house. I love the pickles that they give you, its one big wedge instead of the cut up wheels you usually see. read more