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    Chubby Freeze

    3.4 (125 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    CHUBBY FREEZE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Robbie R.

    I'm here at Oakland's iconic longtime Chubby Freeze. What a name! It's been here surviving independently, squashed in between the two giant burger chains of McDonald's and Burger King! The Chub survives! I'm taken here scouting out original Oakland dive restaurants, and this place has been here over 30 years. Maybe different owners during that time, but it survives as an Oakland original right next door to Burger King and McDonald's! Prices have increased of course in the last 30 years. A big burger combo served with a plate load of fries and a drink was just $3.50 back then I'm told. It's $11.00 now I think. Being down in the heart of East Oakland, this is probably not a place you might want to come after dark, unless you're armed I suppose. The food here is great. This isn't your gourmet angus, natural grass fed kind joint. It's a nice made to order burger and good fries. Not fancy inside at all. You come for the Oakland experience ... eat while keeping one eye on your vehicle. It's retro in an Okland way and I hope it continues to survive.

    Steak sandwich with everything
    Donyae L.

    Oakland favorite only downfall is you have to add cheese to everything Everything is made to order so everything comes piping hot I also ordered onion rings(not pictured) If you want some good food this is a go to but don't expect to get a full meal for 5 dollars Happy Yelping

    It's supposed to be a bacon cheeseburger but they put the bacon on top of my paper wow
    Tina C.

    I sure hate that I like this place bacon cheeseburger because this lady need to fire her staff and get new people they suck they mess up your order then have the nerve to get mad if you ask them to repeat your order back to you they say oh my God They put you on hold and don't come back oh and they charge you different prices too depending on who it is unless you pay attention yes I was charged two different prices for the same thing that I get all the time they need to have better customer service is all I'm saying the service has went down at a great little food place be careful who you hire make sure they care about your business or care about needing a job

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    Molly L.

    We stopped here for a strawberry milkshake as I've been meaning to stop here for a while now since I've seen it going to the airport quite a bit. It is fenced off between McDonald's and Burger King so it can be easy to miss but it was worth the effort to make it there. The milkshake itself was great, but about a third of the cup was fresh strawberries so it was difficult to enjoy without a spoon. The syrup used for the strawberries was a bit too sweet for me but the shake itself was tasty. My only complaint is that the indoor seating was closed even though the lights in there were on. Additionally, the outside seating area was not well-maintained because there was visible trash and what not. There were only two people working there so that can be difficult to clean up, but that makes eating there a possible issue.

    FISH And CHIPS? This is what I purchased for 8.99! 5 Slimmy Fish Sticks and too many Cold Fries!
    Linda C.

    Fish and Chips? This is what you get for $8.99! 5 Slimmy Fish Sticks and too Many Fries! I am so disappointed

    Justin R.

    Quick, clean and affordable! I've lived in the Bay my whole life and the burgers remind me of 1/4 Burgers (that are evaporating because of gentrification). It's close to the OAK Airport and any time I'm in the area, I try to stop by. 1) They give you a mountain of fries, and every time they're piping hot! 2) Their cheeseburgers aren't too expensive and you can add bacon. 3) The milkshakes are delicious and they have over 10 different flavors. 4) I've only had the burger/fries and shake, but they have a diverse menu from tacos, chicken tenders, fish sandwiches etc.

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    Noel E.

    Great spot for a quick burger/sandwich fix. Fries are crinkle cut and the shakes are thick-isciously great!

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    This place is garbage my 2-year-old could cook better than them two ladies lol and there's never no line that tells you everything trash

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    Food is awesome . Love the milkshake and burger . Customer service was great very nice and professional and fast service

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    Food always been good service sucks so rude so unprofessional they don't know how to conduct a business

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    The milkshakes we had were good the service here sucks! That's the low ratings I gave it

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    Great Burger good prices. Good portion made fresh to order. Milkshakes and ice cream are good also.

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    Pretty cheap but the food is good. The bacon is perfectly crispy & the small fries was enough to feed two of us & have some left over

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    They have great burgers and fries, there milk shakes are pretty good, just wish they would open the inside back up

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