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    Nobby's

    4.4 (613 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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

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    Jerry L.

    Good burgers but expensive. Deducting a star for charging for ranch. Small seating area. Very limited.

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    Marc B.

    Wow! Very small place but the food is delicious and plentiful. Don't be embarrassed to order a petite burger & small fries. That's what I got and couldn't finish either. The staff is super pleasant and make you feel right at home and the bathroom is spotless - as is the rest of the restaurant. Highly recommend.

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    Kaela H.

    Good, but not quite phenomenal I really liked the atmosphere--it was relaxing, and everyone working here had a smile, which made it feel welcoming. The burger itself was delicious, cooked well and full of flavor. The fries, though, were a bit soggy, which was disappointing. Overall, it was a nice spot, just didn't quite live up to the hype I was expecting.

    This is my burger and it was delicious!!-

    I want to say that the manager was awesome and corrected the issue- I revisited them and he made it right- FYI - they gave me a redo on my burger and it was wonderful- had all the veggies on side which made a huge difference!! 5 stars!!

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    TK N.

    Small but great local burger joint. We ordered the Nobby burger which you can get with cheese or without and or a cheese skirt. The buns were light, airy, and delicious. There were enough fries on the side for two to share. We made sure to get a fry sauce on the side as well. Glad we stopped!

    Monica B.

    My son gives it two thumbs up! We enjoyed the amazing burgers at this highly recommended restaurant in Chico. We will be back next time my daughter has a soccer game in Chico. Yummy!

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    Austin W.

    Cheese skirt! Nice fun little place I heard of from a buddy that went to school here. Can't beat some fried cheese

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    Darci K.

    Just a small town girl... We decided to stop at nobby's, since it was new to both of us, and we both were hungry. The layout of the small little tiny, larger than a shack, but smaller than a full size restaurant location, is a tad bit offputting. The outside seating that also has a door leading into the restaurant, is rather deceiving since it's the back door to the restaurant and not for customers. The front entrance is around the other side of the building , and bathrooms are outside and yet the other side. Indoor seating is wobbly tables and plastic chairs. Ironically, they aren't uncomfortable. You order at the counter, and your food will be brought to you. You can pretty much order a burger from nothing on it, to anything and everything on it. It's very reasonably priced, and they interestingly claim to be the ones to invent the cheese skirt. If you're from the Sacramento area, you know are other local Burger joint that claims the very same, and they've been featured on many food shows. So maybe that title is up for grabs The burgers are good, but nothing exceptional. We also ordered fries that definitely needed to be salted. Even after adding salt they seem to be missing something. We shared a shake, which was super thick and really delicious. Bonus points for making a tasty shake. Nobby's is a local joint, and I thought it was interesting that so many people were coming in and picking up or placing to go orders. A lot of the orders were just for fries, or just a burger, or whatever. They are definitely loved by their local community. If you're in the area and you want to avoid fast food, this definitely would be a great place to stop for an inexpensive quick bite.

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    Barbara S.

    I wish there was an option to add more stars. Yelp, if you're listening, consider making a change. After passing this Chico landmark many times, we finally made the decision to try Nobby's. Actually, my husband announced this morning that he wanted a cheeseburger for lunch. We looked online to find "Chico's best" recommendation. Locals and others had shown lots of love for this decades old burger joint. We decided it was time to taste for ourselves. The near postage-sized burger joint - yes, it's fair to call it a joint and that's not a bad thing - was serving just a handful of diners when we arrived around 1:30 on a Friday. Figuring this would beat the lunch rush. First timers, staff at the counter patient and friendly answered all our questions about the menu. How to get the cheese skirt, all the extras, the most popular. We opted for the classic Nobby Cheeseburger and cheese skirt. Onion rings, fries, chocolate shake. Covered all the basis. I was off bread that day and so was offered my Nobby's burger with a lettuce wrap - perfect option. The original owner, we soon learned, is related to the original owner of Sacramento's once famous Squeeze Inn where gigantic burgers with cheese skirts were a burger lovers dream. But that's another story. Gary Noblett came to Chico and Nobby's continued the cheese skirt history. Big burgers and crispy cheese. The Nobby's signature burger continued onto a second owner and now, a third. Locals Philip and Jessica Brun took the burger reigns in early 2023. The young couple are Butte natives, married in 2021, and both worked at Nobby's before becoming the owners. They are maintaining all the regular menu items, but also adding some new frills including a Western Bacon Cheese Burger and a California Burger. I love that the meat all comes from Chico's own S&S Organic Produce and Natural Foods. Avocados for the California Burger also coming from S&S. And buns are locally made by Kona's The day we dined, we met Jessica's mom and grandmother who share her fried cheese curds with us. Thank you grandma for that tasty treat! And for Philip and Jessica wishing you continued success on a burger road well traveled.

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    Burgers are great! Go for it. the service is great and you can sit outside to have your burger and fries.

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    The cheese skirt! A hole in the wall shop with quick service and a friendly old-school in and out ambiance.

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    Food here is amazing!! & the staff is extremely friendly!! Very family oriented ! Clean & did I mention THE FOOD IS GREAT!!

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