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4.2 (381 reviews)

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating
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Robbie R.

I'm down here on Oakland looking for iconic Oakland restaurants that aren't on the big tourist list. I came across this Hegenburger burger place that's been here at this same location for at least 35 years. I don't know if it's the same owners but it might be the same family. This place isn't quite as divy as the Chubby Freeze I found just up the street a ways. This is more where the people in suits might come for lunch, not the local pharmaceutical dealer. The interior is clean and simple and the food is pretty standard, so nothing super fancy like grass fed this or that, just real 1/3 lb patty burgers and fries. That's what I had and it was decent. Not off the charts great, but I'd stop in here again if I was in the area. Hegenburger on Hegenburger Blvd. ... cute!

Hanh T.

Waited 20 mins for the food , and it wasn't even what I had asked for . I'm not sure if this place is under new ownership? Both of the two orders I received were incorrect. The meat was dry and overcooked. Disappointing I use to love this place.

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Mike R.

Hegenburger has been one of my burger go-to's for years. For starters, they heve a really great variety of good food, but to me, the star is their burger! It's a thick, juicy burger with melted cheese, fresh vegetables and that oh o great grilled flavor. When ever I visit, it's common to see the place filled with workers from Oakland Airport and even OPD. I'm glad these good folks are taken care of. Hegenburger is still recovering from COVID so the restauraunt is still not t's former bustling self at lunch, but does currently have limited seating. If you've not been here, you'd be hard pressed to find a better burger. I definitely recommend giving them a try. Oh, and don't forget the homemade onion rings and fries!

Eugene L.

I always heard that Hegenburger was the Bomb in Oakland!!! So today after I picked up my Whip from 4WP !!! I stopped over at Hegenbergers and perused their Menu!!! I then ordered their Philadelphia Cheese Steak with every thing on it!!! I paid by Credit Card!!! They only do Take Out due to COVID-19!!! 15 minutes later I received my Cheese Steak Sandwich!!! It was pretty small!!! It tasted good, But I've had better!!! Average Experience at Best!!!

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Peter L.

First time visitor, stopped by on a weekday @12:30, it took them a little over 20 min to get my order ready. For a hamburger joint that's unheard of, but its a good thing if you want your burgers made fresh to order. Hegenburger with bacon ($7.50, plus extra for bacon) & double bacon cheeseburger ($9.50 + extra for bacon) were acceptable but nothing special. Meat patty was not dry nor was it juicy, the bun was a bit over toasted as one corner of the bread has black scorched marks and a bit hardened. Lettuce and bacon were crispy and no complaints about tomato. Calamari fries ($7.95): had to try it despite the mixed reviews. It lacked any crunch/crispiness, batter was ok, it came with a dipping tartar sauce. Butcher's bill was $32.66 for the 2 sandwich and the calamari fries. Combo is definitely a better value but I generally loath fries and sodas. Overall I thought the burger was slightly better than the average burger chain albeit at a higher price tag. The food in general was on the saltier side.

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Chuy D.

Came in and tried the #1 hegenburger combo... man oh man that burger was sure tasty! And the fries were delicious too! The service was on point! Very polite and was very chill inside.. came in around 10:30.. I will be coming back to try the rest of the menu

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Jeanette L.

This place has never steered me wrong... The burgers are so flavorful they taste delicious and fresh. I ordered a double cheese burger with bacon and an order of fries. This was for my partner and I snuck in a couple of bites. The burger tastes like exactly what you want a burger to taste... Flame grilled, juicy with fresh ingredients. The bacon was this big delicious bacon that was cooked to perfection and not too crispy. The fries were shoestring and were also very fresh and piping hot. In total my order was $17 and I left a generous tip as I would like this place to stay open and we have to support our local businesses.

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LaDreena W.

Amazing! The location isn't the best but the food is top tier! Brought my daughter for lunch while staying down the block at the Courtyard. SO good!! The junior burger was plenty! The fries were perfectly crispy.

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D.wight L.

Mom n Pop Asian owned/ran burger joint in a not too hot area of Oaktown. I'm sure most of their business is from local workers (mostly industrial) of the area and not so much from residents. They're not open at nights nor weekends, so that's the indicator. Not sure what the place looked like pre-pandemic, but now it is pretty bare bones with maybe 3-4 tables open for sitting. It looks like they scaled it down as there is a ton of open space. And believe me, this is one burger you are gonna want to sit down and eat, versus to eat on the go. Double Burger as combo, so with fries and drink ($18ish/4.5*) So, their patties are 1/3 pounders. That's bigger than a Mc D's 1/4 pounder, for those Americans who are fractionally challenged. So, two of them bad boys make 2/3 of a pound, which in my book is quite a hefty bite. It's more meat than a 10 oz steak. They do cook them til well done but they don't dry it out. It is quite juicy and will run down your hands, which is why I highly recommend you eat this in house, versus in your car seat. But you do you! Whatever cheese you put on there will be melted to the point of almost being liquid. I think they only put mayo on the sandwich itself, so if you want mustard or ketchup, there are plenty of packets at the front, plus a few bottles of hot sauces. They also put just enough produce to keep things interesting and a little healthier. Except next time I'll nix the tomato as they were the ones that kept wanting to slide off with each bite. The bun was quite decent but for the 2/3 pound size, just really could not hold up to all that beefiness. It's not really a gripe as I crushed that burger, but I did have to use like 7 napkins to eat this thing. The fries were the standard skinny frozen ones, like you'd see at Mc D's. But they were fried in clean oil and they gave you a ton. I didn't see it, but my buddy did, so he opted for the thicker steak cut fries. So, you do have choices here. So, fresh burgers cooked to order, in a very honest and non-fussy manner, without having to schlep it up in a cattle call line ala In & Out, I just can't help but to be a fan. I wish I would have known of this place sooner as I used to go to A's and Warriors games all the time. But just glad I know now, as I now know where to send my hAngry ass, on those dire occasions.

Double burger with avocado
Reza A.

We went to Hegenburger after we arrived in Oakland for a bachelor trip in Napa. Everyone in our group is a big burger fan and we were excited to try a local joint after a long flight before we took drive for an hour to get to Napa. The space itself isn't out of the ordinary. Clearly most folks grab the burgers to go, which we did as well. There are a ton of options for different type of burgers, sandwiches, and fries, which was a big plus. Almost everyone in our group ordered a different burger and we ordered a variety of fries (curly fries, garlic fries, etc). For the most part, the burgers were juicy and fresh and the fries were crispy and well seasoned. My burger came with avocado, which was unripe, which was probably the biggest draw back. The food came out pretty quickly despite our large order and the staff was courteous and friendly. Definitely worth a stop if you happened to be in the area but I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to drop by.

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Tiffany A.

One of the best burgers I've ever had. I ordered the bacon burger with pepper jack cheese and grilled onions. Good sized patty. Juicy. Just a really good burger!! Don't sleep on this place.

Jessica M.

Great alternative to in n out for some nice burgers. I got the hegenberger. It took a bit of time to come out, so don't come here if you're super hungry. The patty was very juicy, and the buns were really good. I got the smallest sliver of tomato, which I don't mind because I don't like tomatoes. The burger was around $7, which is standard pricing, but obviously more than in n out. Not many tables inside, and this place was busy on a rainy weekend. The parking lot wasn't full, but lots of potholes so beware.

Chili Cheese Fries and cheese burgers

Good food and friendly service. Ordered a cheeseburger and chili cheese fries. The burger was good and full of fresh veggies. Chili cheese fries were full of flavor. Over all this a good place for decent burgers and fries.

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This place used to be good. I don't know if there are new owners but the burger was bland and not worth the money. I will not return.

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I ordered a Hegenburger combo. The food was so good! The service was good. Would definitely recommend this place.

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