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    3.0 (161 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Classic cheeseburger with fries. I like how they stack the fresh veggies in.
    Cat N.

    Nothing beats a classic cheeseburger and fries here. I like how they stack the fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and onions in the burger. Service is always quick and friendly. Plenty of parking and they open late. A lot of people do take out so there's always ample seating. Make sure you leave room for their pies. Their pies are amazing! My favorite being the banana cream pie and the coconut creme. I'll save you the trouble and recommend you just buy the whole pie instead of a slice.

    Stephanie A.

    Used to come here a lot when I used to live in the area before moving to SoCal. I love everything they serve here from their cheeseburgers with fries, breakfast items and pies! My favorite pie is the banana cream pie. Always return to this place when I'm in the area.

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    Monica C.

    Growing up in SF, it used to be a treat to go to Nation's in Daly City as a kid to get burgers on the weekend (pre-In and Out). I remember loving the burgers and being excited over all the pie options. Having some nostalgia and craving a burger, we decided to give this location a try. The layout is a bit awkward to wait in line, especially when trying to keep a distance. If there's a few people in line, the line curves to where some booths are but it's difficult to read the menu unless you're next in line to order. They also have a sign that says for phone orders to come up to the front of the line. A lady did that which annoyed people in line since they didn't see the sign. The employee at the register told her to go back to the end of the line which she was fine with but pointed out that they have a sign saying to come to the front so it's confusing. The sign needs to get taken down or staff need to get on the same page because it seems to just be making unnecessary issues. For the burgers, I tried not to have great expectations since food from childhood always seems to taste better in memories than it does in the present. As a child, I remember the burgers seeming gigantic. It made sense that they wouldn't seem as crazy big as an adult but it was still quite filling. I got a cheeseburger with grilled onions and pickles. There was too much mayo though and I was struggling to get to the meat at times. The fries were fine. I prefer crispy style fries but these were on the soft side. The onion rings tasted alright but they weren't really flavorful and had a lot of breading. Overall, it was an okay meal. For burgers in Livermore, I'll stick with John's Char-Burger.

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    Annie Z.

    happy pi day! unfortunately Nation's didn't have any special pi day deals but thankfully they did have lots of pie available. during my quick visit I saw at least 4 other people walking out with pies to celebrate 3.14! there are many pie options, including a new blueberry cream pie (but not including their summer special strawberry pie) and I picked 3 slices - lemon meringue, berry, and classic apple. sadly the price per slice (~$6 depending on if you get a traditional or special flavor) is much more expensive than if you get a half pie or whole pie, but I did so anyways to try more flavors. each "slice" is a hefty almost-quarter of a pie so there's plenty to go around. of the three I tried, the berry was the best! overall the crust was not my favorite but the fillings are good and not too sweet service was quick and not unfriendly, the little store was clean, parking's easy in the plaza, and there are even outdoor seating options if you want to enjoy pie and some sun at the same time

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    Definitely a spot to buy your pies for any event. Good bacon burgers and the service is almost always great.

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    Luis M. was amazing! So helpful and hospitable. His great service is why I'll be returning and referring others here. Thank you, Luis!

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    Still the best burger in town and I'm picky about my burgers. Very fresh. VERY delicious. We love this place!

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    I've been here a couple times now, once for dinner with my husband and a second time for their…read moreEaster brunch. For dinner, I ordered the smash burger, though it wasn't really a traditional smash burger and felt more like a regular burger with two very thick patties. That said, it was still good. The fries were hot and fresh, and our server was very kind. My husband enjoyed his fish tacos. They needed some salsa on the side though, which we asked about but it wasn't spicy. We also noticed they were promoting their upcoming Easter brunch at the time and we were looking for a spot for Easter too. Making an Easter brunch reservation was easy and smooth. The staff member on the phone was helpful and accommodating when we needed to adjust our headcount. We arrived 30 min before our reservation but they were able to seat us which we appreciated. The brunch itself was decent, but I'm not sure I would return for the value. It was a buffet-style brunch that included coffee, tea, and sodas. The prime rib needed a bit more flavor, we didn't see any au jus which would've helped, although it was nice to have a carving station and a made-to-order omelette bar. Some of the hot items were kept in warming trays but were more lukewarm than hot. They advertised waffles, but I didn't initially see any on the buffet, so we asked. A staff member mentioned they had batter available and kindly made fresh waffles for us in the kitchen. They were brought out beautifully topped with strawberries, cinnamon, and whipped cream. When we requested another order, we asked a different server for the same preparation, but the staff member who originally made them was back at his station, so we received a plain waffle instead. When we asked another server for strawberries, he somewhat abruptly and rudely pointed us to the buffet and said there was fruit available over there outside. We checked, but there were no strawberries at that time, so we didn't pursue it further. Later, when we ordered waffles again, there were still none on the buffet. I happened to speak with the same server again (that pointed to the fruit earlier), and he rudely said there were waffles out and we could get them ourselves, but then I told him that there weren't any as I had just come from there, and he acknowledged the issue. It seemed that items were not being consistently monitored or restocked. Unfortunately, the second round of waffles did not come out the same as the first and were missing the strawberries and whipped cream. However, the omelette station cook noticed and kindly brought us whipped cream when he passed by, which we appreciated. Overall, the ham was quite good. The salad selection felt a bit weak and looked wilted, and the dessert area was sparse with items not consistently refilled. The salmon was also slightly dry and could have benefited from more of the cream sauce. Positives: good dinner burger/fries, kind server, easy reservation process for Easter brunch, omelette station cook was very kind, some standout items (first waffles, ham) Negatives: inconsistent service, lukewarm buffet items, missing restocks, dry salmon, weak salad/dessert spread, and uneven guest handling (waffle/fruit issue + staff confusion)

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