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    Johnny's Burger

    3.3 (320 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers
    Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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

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    Updated menu July 2023
    Jennifer H.

    Been over a year since my last review and I continue to give this spot its praise. Always a spot I know I can trust for that classic feel style burger. I love how they also make their fried zucchini. There can be a line at times for the drive thru but that just lets you know they are making the food fresh and are working hard to get it out the door.

    All meat breakfast burrito
    Christopher D.

    You can't go wrong with their breakfast burrito. Great value, big portion, & great flavor with lots of meat. The big cup of salsa with some kick makes it a 5 star review. Service was quick at the drive thru and It was exactly what I wanted. I'd come back for takeout again. You can eat inside but I'd just take your food to go. It's not fancy but it's a fantastic value.

    Sales receipt for my disappointing meal.

    I wanted to take a nice drive in my new truck to enjoy a burger spot in Riverside that I use to frequent with my pops. I drove to the location off Indiana not knowing that they were temporarily closed. When I arrived I it was obviously closed so I called the 2nd location. I asked the girl that answered the phone if I can still come in and dine in. She said as long as I'm here by closing you'll be ok. Lucky for me walked in before closing there was still other patrons eating there food. I ordered a double bacon avocado cheeseburger combo , fries and coke. I received my food super quick not even 5 minutes later. I was then told I had to leave and take it to go because they're closing. Even though my receipt was to dine in. I asked the young man that took my order if I may please eat in the dining room and that I would eat super quick. His reply was no that unfortunately thats the way it is. l told myself wow I just drove 40 minutes to enjoy what I hoped would be great experience eating a fresh burger. I only went because when I called the girl that answered the phone said as long as I'm here by closing I'm ok to dine in. Unfortunately I was not allowed to eat my food inside. The girl that was mopping told me that shes been here all day and she wants to go home. They were even mopping around my feet as I waited for my meal. Anyhow I wasn't going to let that ruin my burger craving. So I decided to eat my burger outside by my truck, I don't want to make a mess in my new truck After taking my first bite i was totally disappointed!! The meat was stiff dry and bareIy warm. I can definitely tell that those patties were on the way to the trash especially not freshly cooked. I could not believe they did me so dirty like that. They couldn't even make me a hot juicy fresh burger!! Then I thought 5 minute wait was really quick now I know why. I was not able to go back in to say anything about my burger because they closed the doors as soon as I walked out. There's lots of great burger spots in the Inland Empire This place is definitely not one of them. Go to a place that will cook you a fresh burger when ordered. Go to a place that value you as there customer. They took my hard earned cash and gave me a cold lousy $20 meal.

    Patio seating area
    Leilani M.

    Why didn't I know about this location?! Shopping nearby we saw Johnny's. It has that mom n pop old school feel. Sort of like a beach location, brick building, fans going wooden booths. There's also a patio seating area. Awesome service from all the staff here. Friendly, helpful and welcoming. Burger had that backyard bbq char that sets it apart from the norm. Seasoned well. Juices or Self serve fountain drinks were great for the hot day. Parking on both sides of the building drive thru available.

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    Anessa P.

    Yummm love this place. The outdoor seating is such a vibe it's surrounded by green plants. They have drive thru too If u don't wanna get off the car. Breakfast burritos are soo good but breakfast isn't served all day :( the sweet potato fries are Delicious if you're into that. I like the shredded lettuce Adds great texture to the burgers

    Bacon & Egg Breakfast and hashbrowns
    Diana P.

    I've seen a lot of mixed reviews for Johnny's burgers but overall i think it's a good restaurant. My favorite has to be their zucchinis with ranch but their sandwhiches are also good. Burgers are good but not better than in n out. Service is usually quick but the drive thru does tend to be packed so i suggest ordering ahead by phone or just going inside to wait. I will say i prefer their old aesthetic that was more 50s diner inspired but the inside is still clean and they have both indoor and outdoor seating. One of their downfalls may be that their menu has too many items which makes the food good but it would probably be great if they just focused on a select items.

    Sausage and Eggs, French Toast, Bacon and Eggs
    John C.

    Absolutely love Johnny's! Long time 20+ years customers. If you know, then you know! If you're in Riverside and want the best charbroiled pastrami burger or breakfast I town you must stop by, the line inside and out says it all.

    Bacon cheese burger
    Duan D.

    Location was right across from a store we were at and smells of the grille was enticing. Didn't want to go to a corporate chain and figured we would try this place. Inside is spotless, really really well kept clean by the staff. Decor had a bunch of those 50's style funny sayings. Staff seemed really nice and helpful. The burgers are good. Good menu selection and prices are in line with most. Daughter had bacon bacon cheeseburger and I had an avocado burger. I can see why the locals visit this place.

    Hair literally cooked into the pancake and coming out the bottom piece

    This review is overdue, I have had many issues with this location. Orders not received properly, food made incorrectly, employees rude and lying to customers that they are the owner, I've even seen workers loading bread onto their own cars from the restaurant. Today I went through the drive thru around 10:30 AM asked the girl taking my order for my toast to be toasted with butter, she said they'd toast my bread but the butter is on the side. Not only did I not get any utensils, ketchup, syrup or that BUTTER she said comes on the side... I get home and my pancake special has hair literally cooked in the pancake. This is disgusting!!!! It grossed me out, we did not eat any of our food we ordered ($53.78 total). I was told the owner is on vacation and won't be in until Wednesday. Best believe I will be there on Wednesday to talk to her again, because these kids they have working at their restaurant don't know how to work nor does it seem like they want to work. They do not care about their customers or the business reputation.

    Chilli cheese fries
    John R.

    I ordered chili cheese fries and I took a picture of how it looks. I will never recommend this item. No flavor and hardly any cheese on my fries. Do better!

    Deron R.

    This is an old school independent hamburger joint. It's been around for almost 40 years. This place is totally legit and is in the official rotation when we are driving through Riverside. I had the bacon cheeseburger which was amazing. The lady had the grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomato. Very nice piece of chicken. It wasn't some sort of processed piece of crap. The onion rings are legit and the fries were delicious. This has a really nice patio that's covered by this huge Vine tree-like thing over the pergola. It's very relaxing. The place was pumping with drive-thru activity as well as people in the restaurant. They're the workers were very nice and helpful. Definitely give them a try

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    F. L.

    This is our go-to burger joint. I always order the turkey burger. It comes with a large tomato slice and plenty of crunchy iceberg lettuce. The burger patty was not dry and it was dressed with a tasty mayo spread. The service is fast and the staff is friendly.

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    Husband just loves your burgers and breakfast burritos. How great to have it so close in our area. Keep up the great food.

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    7 months ago

    Great food at a low cost burgers are very big and the fries are pretty good can't wait to come back soon!!!

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    Usually get the chicken strips combo and enjoy it. Enjoyed the steak sandwich. Got a hot dog once - not so great.

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    That burger hit the spot and I asked for the bacon crispy and it was perfect. Will stop by again when I'm out here.

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    Johnny's Burgers is my favorite burger spot in Riverside. There's so much to love! The location…read moreis great, with nice outdoor seating and close proximity to the movie theatre right across the street, other great food and dessert spots next door in case a friend wants something else. I'm often here on Tuesday nights before a discount movie across the way. This meal is my go-to. A cheeseburger combo, but change the fries for the fried zucchini. In my opinion, this is the best fried zucchini around. I know no one can seem to agree on this, but I really don't know how anyone could disagree. They come out HOTTT, juicy, perfectly salty, and with a massive cup of ranch for dipping (and cooling!). The burger itself is like most other mom and pop burger stands around (George's, Lucky Greek, Niko's Burgers), but I'd still say this one is consistently better. It's always my favorite with the perfect ratio of meat, cheese, veggies, and sauce. They still trust you enough to have the soda fountain self service which is also a plus. More and more places are putting it behind the counter. Lastly I'll add that I love the 50's vibe inside and well working A/C! It's a little small inside, but like I mentioned above the outside seating at Riverside Plaza is already so great.

    Disgusting. My daughters burger patties was like…read morecardboard. Burned, thin and very chewy. Tasted old. My onion rings where basically crisp. I been to this location many times but the last few times the burgers are not good. I'll soare the pics. Food was a waste and in the trash.

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    Been driving by for years saying I'd like to try this place one day. Today went with my teen…read moredaughter because I read they had curly fries & she loves them. The girl took out order quickly & accurately. Well, they did not disappoint the curly fries were hot, fresh and a big 'ol bag. We also ordered a cheeseburger & chicken tenders. The burger was delicious with pickles which is kinda hard to find these days. Another wonderful surprise was the large chocolate milkshake! It was huge & delicious. The prices were great too considering how much food you get. Definitely be coming back for those curly fries & shakes. Now I know why this place has been here forever good food, big portions & great prices. It was too hot to sit outside, so we parked in the shade & ate in our car.

    I decided to give George's Drive-In a try after seeing so many TikTok videos hyping it up…read more Unfortunately, my experience was pretty disappointing. I ordered two cheeseburger combos and waited quite a long while for my food. After noticing people who ordered way after me getting theirs, I went up to ask about my order, and there seemed to be some confusion. I ended up waiting even longer. The customer service was also a little underwhelming. The cashier seemed pretty uninterested, and when I asked about my order and later mentioned the zucchini, I didn't really feel like my concerns were being acknowledged or taken seriously. The food itself just wasn't what I expected from all the hype. The burger buns were basic at best, the meat seemed undercooked, and the zucchini I paid extra for tasted rancid. I asked if I could switch them for fries, but after waiting again, I eventually just gave up. They did refund me for the zucchini, so I'll give them credit for that. Maybe I caught them on an off day, but unfortunately, based on my experience, I haven't had a reason to go back.

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    The Food is always good! It can be a bit pricey for some items. But I"m never disappointed with the…read morequality and taste My favorites: Pastrami Sandwich Greek Salad w Chicken BLT Combo - Fries/Onion Rings/Zucchini Also important to note, the employees are always friendly & attentive.

    I want to give this place an honest review. This visit was for breakfast, and overall, it was…read moredecent. I ordered a ham and cheese omelette with a side of hash browns. The omelette was good enough, but I have to be completely honest about the hash browns they were very bland and lacked seasoning. The texture was fine, but I would suggest adding some seasoning during cooking. I think that small change could make them much more appealing to customers. One thing that confused me was the ordering process. When I placed my order in the drive-thru, the employee asked what style of eggs I wanted with my omelette. Since an omelette is already a specific style of egg preparation, I wasn't sure what she meant. Then, when I got to the window, I was asked whether I wanted pickles from a breakfast burrito and whether I wanted potatoes again. I'm not sure if there was some confusion with my order or if they were joking around, but I didn't make an issue out of it. Now that I've finished my breakfast, I'd rate it about a 6 out of 10. That said, I come here often, and there is one item that keeps me coming back: the zucchini. Their zucchini with ranch is an automatic 10 out of 10. In my opinion, it's probably the best thing on the menu, and I highly recommend trying it if you visit. Overall, the breakfast was okay, but the zucchini is definitely the star of the show. Enjoy at your own discretion.

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