I can appreciate this type of venue so much more as an older person with kids. Haha. The diner vibe has been beckoning to the nostalgic part of me as I grow with my kids so give them the same experience. I love this location way more than Menlo Park. I'm bummed they took away the options to add your own produce as I didn't like that option pre covid (tastes and opinions have changed). The burger bowl with the ahi sauce is so filling and delicious. I wish they sold that sauce separately so I can put on my breakfast. Seriously consider it, I'd buy it by the bottle. The kids really enjoyed the kid menu and seating. I'm surprised the patty sizes of the burgers were big and seasoned just enough. I'll definitely be back. read more

Amazing food and ambiance! Came here for lunch and really enjoyed it. It has a retro vibe, which I feel is pretty rare for the Bay Area. It was super empty when I arrived (late 11am ish) but it picked up really fast. There's tons of seating inside, including at the counter. The staff is also great and the food came out super fast. The food was really good. I'm quite picky about my burgers, and theirs was amazing. The meat is tender and flavorful, the bun is soft, and the dressing compliments everything well. In addition, I got a milkshake and chili cheese fries. The milkshake felt like 3 servings, so there's definitely a ton of value. I thought I under ordered, but the portions were so big that I had to take it to go. I'd recommend this place and I'll definitely be going again! read more

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We went inside since my son really wanted a burger. I really enjoy places that take care of kids. Their kids menu comes with juice or milk, and my 3yr really loved the milk with his burger (who could have guessed, right?) The salad that my wife ordered and my burger was ok. Nothing to complain, and nothing to brag either. Overall, it is a nice place. read more

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We visited this place two times. Both times we got our food to go. The first time, we ordered a mushroom burger and French fries with chili con carne. We loved the burger, but we didn't like the fries. Not because there was anything wrong with the preparation, we just didn't enjoy the style. The second time, we ordered the same mushroom burger again, and I also got the teriyaki pineapple burger. This time we chose the garlic fries. Unfortunately, the second visit wasn't as enjoyable. My husband said the mushroom burger was pretty dry and not as good as the first time. As for the pineapple teriyaki burger, I might have had higher expectations, but I didn't feel any distinct flavors. It was kind of bland, and one of the buns was very wet and soggy, which wasn't pleasant. The garlic fries were okay, but as you can see in the picture, there was a lot of garlic piled on top. I wish it had been distributed more evenly, because grabbing fries along with chunks of garlic by hand isn't very comfortable. Overall, the prices are affordable, which is a plus. I'm giving this place four stars mainly because of the inconsistency between our two visits. read more

Jeffrey's Hamburgers - Burgers Near Me - San Mateo, California

I have driven past this for years and never stopped by so this week I was in San Mateo and had to kill some time so it was suggested to me by a local business. I didn't do anything special just a burger with everything and it was a tasty burger for sure. I was thinking of In-N-0ut earlier as I was next door to one but the parking lot was a mess so decided to head to San Mateo. I was immediately thinking when I saw that burgers were starting at $11 that I should have just done a double double for $6 bucks, but I was pleased when he asked me how I wanted my burger cooked. Good, this isn't a fast food. Burger was solid medium rare and toppings were excellent. It was $16 for burger and drink, skipped the fries and onion rings so cannot say anything about that, but I will for sure try it again sometime soon. read more

Cute atmosphere, they happen to have Halloween decorations up and it was fun to see! I tried their seasonal pumpkin milkshake!!! Soooo good, was enjoying the graham cracker crust flavor with pumpkin. I ordered a Single size Garlic fries.... I think I can fend off Vampires for a week there was so much garlic... I Loved it!!! Had the Bacon Burger, no cheese. Also delicious. Thick juicy patty and didn't skimp on the bacon! Might try to order grilled onions instead of a whole raw slab of red onion. read more

Jeffrey's Hamburgers - Interior counter - Burgers Near Me - San Mateo, California

One of the best burger shops in the Bay with many locations. They have reasonable prices, not to mention their delicious milkshakes which are big enough to share as they fill up two containers. Their bacon burger and pineapple teriyaki burger are my favorites. The diner-like interior has booth seating and a good corner window seat. They have back patio seating and the restroom is oddly located through the kitchen. The staff are friendly and service is quick! read more

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I've been to this place only twice and in only the past year. I think what mostly bothers me about this place is that the price is a bit steep. A single burger is $10.99 and I believe a single cheeseburger is $12.99. If you want to add an extra patty, it's $7. The patty is quite small to begin with. So seven bucks for an extra one is a little outrageous. This last time last week I ordered the bacon burger and my wife ordered the avocado burger and a side of fries. I think it came up to about 42 bucks and change. As like the first time we were here the patty was very small for what you get. They're chinsing out which is what I don't like... The french fries were nice and hot but they were twice fried and not made to order, so they didn't have the good flavor. The burger itself didn't have much flavoring but the bacon was really good. Also, hers and mine were cooked the same. I asked for medium rare and I believe she asked for medium. Both burgers were also very messy, they need to squeeze out some of the juices prior to serving. It was just dripping all over the container. I can't remember if this was the case the last time I don't think it was. Like the first time I was leaving feeling a bit hungry still... This place seems to have a following so to each their own. I definitely think there can be room for improvement. The staff was very nice. The location's clean. There's a parking lot adjacent to the building. It was a little cold inside. And we didn't wait long for our order. They do use fresh ingredients which is a positive. And I do like to see a business that hires a good amount of people. I don't mind paying what I paid for because of that fact. But I shouldn't be leaving hungry and and the burger should be a little more substantial in accordance with the price. I don't think we'll be coming back. That's not just sway you away from not coming here. Like I said they do have a following so it's worth at least checking it out for yourself. read more

Nice to see a non-smashed burger with a good proportion of meat to crisp, fresh toppings. Exactly what I wanted

I've been coming here since ca it opened, however I've no been in a while. I was kinda disappointed this trip. They removed the station where you put your own toppings! Now you have to make a decision when you order! I was kinda disappointed as I love extra tomato and the pickles they had! No more pickles and just a few fries and onion rings! Nothing like before, burger was tasty but the experience was underwhelming to say the least especially for a Friday night! read more

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Great diner for comfort food for the kids and to get the diner experience. Ordered the tuna melt, burgers, signature salad, sweet potato fries and garlic fries. Everything was tasty. We got the booth which was great for our party of 8. The smell of grease inside the restaurant can get overwhelming after a while. And the temp was really warm inside. We had to ask for them to leave a door ajar. read more

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Soft spot for diners, and if they have red padded seats and booths Ala 50's, miniature cars on the walls, old fashioned vintage yesteryear vibe, everyone slinging grub behind the counter, stools warm and friendly welcoming vibe ... love love love. Not to mention they have all manners of breads you'd want, e.g. is there any other bread for a tuna melt than rye? Nope. Nice and crispy with French fries with a perfect medium cut, not stupid shoestrings or skinny, and not wedge cuts, just your average fries. The real thing that brought it home for me? They have British malt vinegar bottles! I cannot eat fries without vinegar, and boom! The prices are fair, menu on the board, a classic walk-in diner type place. read more

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Restaurant appeared as a typical diner . Dining room was clean and not crowded. Employee behind the counter was polite and friendly. Server and cooks appeared to be very busy. We walked in and did not have to wait long before placing our order with the cashier. We ordered several items on the menu and the food was served shortly after we sat down at our table. I had the" burger bowl." It was a juicy beef patty cooked perfectly (requested medium) served over a generous fresh garden salad , topped with french fried onions- very tasty! My companions ordered a patty melt and a turkey melt which they also enjoyed. Together we all sampled the fish n chips , chili cheese fries and garlic fries- everything was good but the fish n chips were the standout! read more

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This review is solely for the burger bowls. Service was fine, and I was able to order ahead so picking it up was fairly smooth. The bowls are relatively inexpensive (roughly $13) and filling. I got the veggie option and didn't mind the garden burger patty. I wasn't a fan of the greens though, and wish there was an option for darker leafy greens, like arugula or kale. The toppings are also a bit lacking, although I did opt for avocado. I probably would not recommend the burger bowls, but will need to try other items on the menu. read more

Everything is great here. Old style diner with classic food. The prices are a little high would be my only concern- $42 for two burgers, fries, one drink and a milkshake - In N out is much affordable and comparable but it's all good either way. The best item for me is the old style milkshakes served in the cold metal container! read more

Jeffrey's Hamburgers - Chocolate milkshake - Burgers Near Me - San Mateo, California

Can't believe I haven't reviewed a San Mateo staple! This has been here forever. I came here after I graduated from Aragon which was a whiiiiile ago. Safe to say the quality of the burgers never changed! I went with a patty melt with pepperjack cheese and mushrooms which was surprisingly filling. I asked for medium rare but got medium instead which is no big deal but I like my burgers a little more pink on the outside. Flavors of the burger are always on point. I'd say the patty size is about 6 oz of ground beef. Probably use 80/20 but if the owner responds to this review, you can correct me if I'm wrong! Everything is cooked to order. Sweet potato fries WITH the spicy aji sauce was the highlight of the meal. My wife and I LOVED the aji sauce, we wanted to order a bottle of it but not sure if that's sold separately. I was told that the sauce was made in-house! Perfect amount of kick. It was like an avocado crema kinda? Hard to describe, really good on the fries and burger. My wife scarfed down her pineapple teriyaki burger in less than 5 min, a testament to how great the burger was. And how hungry she was lol. I didn't get a milkshake this time around, but from what I can remember, their milkshakes are bomb too. Wasn't too busy on a Sunday afternoon. They have a covered outdoor seating area in the back. There is one bathroom located through the kitchen behind the dishwashing station. No garbages to throw anything away, just leave finished meal on table and it'll be bussed accordingly. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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This has been the go to spot for burgers for the past 15 years at least! The meat is always quality, the fries and onion rings always on point! Milkshakes are fire! It's still got the old school diner type of vibe. Eating in is good because everything is fresh and hot quick service, but even delivery is good from here. This is legit one of those old but gold burger spots. read more

Hamburger but really an explosive device as it bombed my mouth. The stuff. 4 sure. Stop. read more

The burgers here are so juicy and I love the simplicity of them. Nothing is over complicated but you get to pick from a few different burger options. The menu is definitely on the pricier end, but everything tastes fresh! It is a cute old timey themed diner. Order at the counter, grab a seat, and the food comes out pretty quickly. I've had the avocado burger and the bacon cheeseburger a handful of times. Milkshakes are some of the best thing on the menu. Skip the garlic fries, but definitely get the onion rings! I usually end up here when I'm craving some comfort food in the downtown San Mateo area. read more

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If you're looking for a top-tier burger in San Mateo, head to Jeffrey Burgers. Everything here feels fresh, from the hand-formed patties to the perfectly prepped toppings. I'm a huge fan of their specialty sandwiches too--the Teriyaki Chicken and the BLT never disappoint. The staff is always friendly, and the old-school milkshake and float options give it that perfect classic diner feel. It's a local gem that consistently delivers on both food and service. read more

We are regulars here and highly recommend the burger bowl. You can't go wrong with it. And of course the milkshakes are fire. Service is always great here and everyone is very nice. Cute diner vibes. read more

Jeffrey's Hamburgers - Coffee Shake I added Oreos to a chocolate based milkshake. Very delicious. - Burgers Near Me - San Mateo, California

It was my first time trying out Jeffrey's and it's a pretty good burger spot! I got a double cheeseburger because I usually get that for smash burgers but it was super filling. I would get a single next time. The fries were almost too garlicky but I was just too full to eat them. The root beer float hit the sweet spot! Service was fast and easy. We snagged seats at the counter since it was popping the night we went. read more

Jeffrey's Hamburgers - Garlic Fries and Double Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - San Mateo, California

This was a really good burger! Diner decor, nice and clean with a good retro vibe and the food was awesome. I had a burger with swiss cheese and I have to say, the tomatoes on this burger were hands down the best burger joint tomatoes I've ever been lucky enough to get, ripe red all the way thru and tasting like fresh off the vine. Really the perfect kick if you like tomato on your burger. I did not try their sides this time, I was not hungry enough that day, but I will be trying them next time. You order at the counter and then sit down and they bring it to you, and the counter people and wait staff were all super friendly and nice to chat with. If you are in the area, you have to try them! read more

Jeffrey's Hamburgers - Cheese burger, with Swiss yum. - Burgers Near Me - San Mateo, California

The ordering experience was disappointing twice in a row. As a result I went with another shop. I can vouch the for the quality of the food as being over the top which is why I did a DoorDash. I did not realize they don't do delivery, pick up only. The next time I ordered online and the site had checkout issues; calling in an order was futile because they don't take CC info over the phone. I'm going to give it one last try and that'll be the end of that if it continues to disappoint. read more

Jeffrey's Hamburgers - Burgers Near Me - San Mateo, California

As always tonight's bacon cheddar cheese burger was absolutely amazing! They never miss I recommend this place to anyone in San Mateo or just passing by that wants a simple meal that will still knock your socks off! Always the kindest, quickest, most attentive staff! read more

Jeffrey's Hamburgers - Bacon cheddar cheese - Burgers Near Me - San Mateo, California

Classic burgers and the best chicken strips. I had always wanted to try this place and when I did it hit the spot and didn't disappoint.

I ordered a cheeseburger and it was soaked in fat.! I asked for it to be cooked well. I thought it might be good but , I was very disappointed.! Will not be back. I did not take a picture because it looked ok. But when I started eating it the burger fell apart several times. Good luck on other dishes. read more

Great melt in your mouth cheeseburger! Ambiance reminds you of a cross of a classic burger joint with farmhouse vibes. Lots of single seats at the bar and wall area. I think there was more group seating in the back. Fish and chips was solid though a bit thick on the fish coating/crust. Service was on par and timely. read more

Got some lunch at Jeffery's in San Mateo with some friends. I've eaten at the Menlo Park location before, but it was my first time at this outpost. As expected, everything was the same: large burgers and generously poured milkshakes. They literally give you the container that the shake was mixed in, which allows you to fully replenish your shake after sucking it down. Now that's a great deal, the value of which is compounded on a hot day. read more

Jeffrey's Hamburgers - Oreo milkshake - Burgers Near Me - San Mateo, California

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We were greeted immediately. The food was fresh and amazing. The manager was welcoming and kind. The old fashioned diner atmosphere was very quaint. I accidentally spilled my milkshake all over my lap. The manager brought me a new one. So generous. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Jeffrey's Hamburgers - Jeffrey's - Burgers Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Absolutely obsessed with their burger bowls!! I usually order through DoorDash, so I haven't had a chance to sit in the restaurant. Whenever I drive by, there is always people coming in and out. Since it's in downtown San Mateo, parking is tricky but it's doable! There is street parking and nearby parking garages/lots. Whenever we order through DoorDash, the orders are always made perfectly. We've never had anything missing from the order. I'm a huge fan of the avocado burger bowl. It comes with a burger patty and half an avocado on top of a bed of mixed greens. The best part is the crunchy fried onions on top and the vinaigrette. It's a lot of food and I feel stuffed at the end. read more

Food was good. We sat in the outside patio. The concrete was stained and in general the atmosphere was a little in need of a good scrubbing or remodel. read more

Very reliable, good quality burgers, milk shakes and fries. Every menu item is customizable, unlike some chain places. Staff is always pleasant and premises are clean. read more

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Great little hamburger place with fast service. My daughter loved The grilled cheese here and she's picky about grilled cheese sammies. We called it in and they had it ready in 15 minutes fresh and hot. Parking is tough as it's downtown and it's a little pricey for what it is ($8ish with tax?) but it was tasty. read more

Randomly decided to check out Jeffrey's hamburgers in downtown San Mateo. We got the mushroom burger with swiss cheese, double cheeseburger and garlic fries. You order at the counter and grab a number to sit anywhere you like. The water station is self-serve. Their burgers are huge, especially the double cheeseburger. Even though the mushroom burger only had one patty compared to the double cheeseburger, it was more than enough food. The burgers are super juicy and hearty. The garlic fries seemed to have more cheese on top than garlic. Although the garlic is quite spicy if you get a dollop of it on a single fry. You can tell a a lot of locals eat here. If you like the old 80s diner vibe and find yourself craving a big, hearty burger, Jeffrey's is your spot. read more

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Solid attempt at a teriyaki chicken sandwich. Juicy chicken breast and fresh produce ok na perfectly toasted French roll. But I'm still hunting my unicorn, a dupe of Fremont's now closed Mission Birger's version. read more

Jeffrey's Hamburgers - Burgers Near Me - San Mateo, California

Went craving onion rings. WORST ever. Zero onion flavor, or onion for that matter. The onion was so thin it was tasteless. But, plenty of batter. Ugh. What a disappointment and waste of my money and time. read more

What a cute gem!! Right when you walk in, you're met with old school diner vibes with red booths, pictures of cars, and tons of decor! You order first from the counter, and they'll hand you a table card to find a seat. We came in around 12:30 on a Tuesday and they brought our food in about 15 minutes. I ordered the cheeseburger, and we got a basket of garlic fries to share between the three of us. I love that you're able to customize your burger, from the cheese to the toppings and bun type to the doneness of the burger. I ordered a medium done burger, and it came out with juices dripping out. The burger was cooked perfectly, but I do have to say it lacked a little bit of flavor. Toppings of lettuce, onions, and tomato were really fresh! There's also a sauce bar in the back with mustard, mayo, and hot sauce if you wanted to add a little bit more flavor to your burger. The garlic fries were really good! The fries were cooked perfectly, crispy yet soft and fluffy. The fries were also really garlicky too, so delicious! Parking can be a bit of a hassle since it's downtown San Mateo, but there are a few lots nearby if you don't mind walking. Definitely give this place a try! You really can't beat the freshness and quality. I'll be coming back to try a milkshake, I've heard nothing but great things about it! read more

Jeffrey's Hamburgers - Garlic Fries - Burgers Near Me - San Mateo, California

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The food would be a 2-2.5 mainly because it was flavorless and overly greasy. We tried the patty melts, fries, kids menu as well. Service was quick and the servers were nice. That definitely bumped it up to 3 stars for me. Also price is reasonable. Ambiance was a bit questionable. Didn't seem as clean as I would like. read more

Now it's been years since I've been here, I can in on a craving for a good burger, and I found it, Simple order at the counter, get your soda, and wait til they bring you out your delicious food. I ordered the cheese burger and soda. Rare. Washed my hands in the bathroom, and had a seat at the bar. The soda stand is self serve. Expensive but free refills. The food came out grilled perfectly and rare in the middle. I believe it a burger is not messy it shouldn't be in your face. And yes this is messy but definitely delicious. They ran out of onion rings today. Next time the burger salad and milk shake. read more

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