Outstanding burgers with the delicious cheese skirt! But don't miss the taco! It was a really nice cheese skirt too and it's REEEEEEALLY GOOD! read more

A small spot, in a small town, serving big flavor. And delicious burgers. Found myself pulling in here one afternoon while working in Chico for the day. There were only a few folks inside when we arrived (that's all it can hold, literally) but by the time we left the line was making it's way out the door. You walk in, step forward about ten feet, order at a small counter with a register and they cook your burger in an even smaller kitchen right behind the register. There's a few tables on each side and the line forms down the center and goes right out the door. There's a few tables outside and a cool summer breeze (this just reminded me of that Seals and Crofts song - summer breeze, makes me feel fine, blowing through the jasmine in my mind). Anyhow, there's no frills with fancy exotic decor here so leave those kind of expectations in the trunk. The burger was put in front of me, large and in charge with these cute little white buns, and cheesy skirt like this one place I know in Sacramento. Fresh produce-check, delicious little strips of greasy bacon all curled up like my Yorkie in the sheets at 7:15am-check, a mouthful of great hamburger every time I put this thing in my face-check. Prices were good, and average, these days. About ten bucks or so for my bacon cheeseburger, fries and a diet soda pop. I walked out of here happy to have found the place but upset that I ate too much. Luckily I'll be in town again next week so I'll be returning for more gluttony of meat and buns. read more

Nobby's - A Nobby Bacon Cheeseburger. - Burgers Near Me - Chico, California

Wow - I've never quite had a hamburger like the one at Nobby's. It is literally a heart attack waiting to happen but if I'm going to die of a heart attack, it would be an honor to go out from a Nobby's burg. The cheese...the CHEESE...how do they fry it like that so it's all crispy?! I wanna know. read more

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Best burgers in Chico in my opinion. Their fries aren't my favorite but the onion rings are great. Staff is always friendly and doing a great job even when its packed. read more

I went here on a Friday (yesterday, to be exact), around noon after getting off of work early. The line was almost out the door, so I figured it had to be good. I waited a few minutes to get to the front of the line. I ordered the Nobby burger with everything, added cheese (I wanted to try the famous cheese skirt), and a small order of fries. I ordered to go and waited maybe 15 minutes for my order. Once I got home, I eagerly opened the bag. The portion of fries was huge, but the fries themselves were nothing special. (I still ate most of them). The burger bun was nice and shiny, but not overly greasy. I like that it was toasted...made all the difference. However, I was totally bummed when I saw the cheese skirt. It was completely dry, not black but effectively burnt. Not a drop of moisture left, like a parmesan frico baked way too long. I wasn't sure if it was supposed to be like that, so I tasted it, and it was bitter. I broke off the whole cheese skirt because it would have otherwise ruined a pretty solid burger. I would have waited a few more minutes for a skirt done right (had I actually eaten in and discovered it on-site), especially since I paid extra for the cheese. When I cook for clients, if it's not done right, I toss it and start over, because they deserve better. read more

Nobby's - Burnt cheese skirt. :( - Burgers Near Me - Chico, California

Amazing food! Good prices! Love the tacos! They have the cheese skirt just like the burgers if your feeling something lighter than a burger

Right now, it's a three from me. I've had one good meal and one not so good meal. My last visit I ordered the 2/3 pond burger to go. I think they may have forgotten my burger on the grill. Service was slow, other people were served before me and my burger was almost charcoal. I should have checked it before I left. But I believe this was just an odd screw-up and I will give them another try. read more

Nobby's - 2/3 pound burger 6.90. - Burgers Near Me - Chico, California

Best Burger in Chico. Hands down everyday. No burger place even comes close. I visit here every time I'm in Chico.

What can I say? Everyone who recommended Nobby's was RIGHT ON. Very good burger. What sets it off is the cheese, my friends. "Diners..." did a show on a similar burger joint in Sacramento [I believe] where they prepare their burgers the same way. Whole lotta cheese thrown on the burger, few squirts of water on the flat-top, and covered w/ a lid to steam / crisp up edges of the cheese. My only issue: this burger would be 5 stars if only the bun was not as greasy. Totally great buns! It's just, the top bun was quite greasy; on the top/outer side of the bun. Huh? Do they set em on the flat-top upside down? read more

Nobby's - Nobby burger & fries - Burgers Near Me - Chico, California

If you have a craving for cheese that is almost fanatical this is the place to grab a 1/3 pound Nobby burger. read more

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So the cheese skirt alone warrants a 5-star review, as do the french fries. I also love that they have a turkey burger. But what just prompted this review was the side of garlic sauce I tried tonight. Sooo bomb. The fact that my (petite) cheeseburger with fries and two sauces and a ginger ale was only $13 seems really reasonable. Best burger place in Chico for sure. read more

Stopped at this place due to the stellar yelp reviews. The place is tiny but we got in the door and walked right up with no wait. Just in time too because the evening rush was just starting. My husband and I ordered a Nobby with cheese, order of fries and some onion rings. We got our food fairly quickly and headed to our car to chow down. The beer battered onion rings were light & crispy. The fries were tasty. Let me tell you, that burger was heaven! The fresh bun, the perfectly cooked patty, the crisp lettuce and the sweet onions were all fantastic!!!! The winner though, was the cheese! Crispy, gooey and perfect! I've never had a burger so tasty. We will most certainly be going here in the future for our burger fixes! read more

Nobby's - The Nobby with everything plus the delicious cheese! - Burgers Near Me - Chico, California

Finally fell from all the hoopla praising Nobby's as the burger place to beat. Specially their skirt technique, which definitely is not recommended for their double burger, unless more cheese is utilized. Big it was for under $10, but with all the makings is good enough to fill just about any hungry person. As to the the overall quality, not quantity, fairly good. Wouldn't come back any time soon knowing other places are equal or better. 3.5 Stars. Fries, at $3.49 for the small. Praises got me to try them, and frankly nothing above the fierce competition regarding fries. Even their catsup was praised, but really no marked difference. 3 Stars. Must admit that it was a big burger, and service was courteous while ordering. $16+ and perhaps the mushroom choice would have been more suitable. 3.5 Stars. read more

Best burger in a while! Be sure to get the cheese skirt. It adds an awesome crust. Felt very local.

Very yummy, the fried cheese initially made me cringe but after biting into it I wanted to hold it up on Pride Rock like Simba in The Lion King. Everything is delish, but the fries could be happier. read more

It was delicious! The cheese is very intense I would order my veggie burger with light cheese next time. It was one of the best places we have eaten in a long time. We tried the cheese curds too. Highly recommend. read more

I ordered the California Burger which was huge. It was good. I also ordered jalapeño poppers. By the pictures I thought they were freshly made that's why I ordered them. I received them about 10 minutes before my Burger and they were still cold on the inside. Not the best experience not the worst experience. read more

Nobby's is a killer burger joint. there really is nothing they do wrong here. portions are huge (and you can add more meat if you want, fatty), lots of variations possible with the addition of cheese, bacon, grilled o's, anaheim chilés and the like. as i'm sure other people have noted, you can get your cheese "fried". yes that's right, in case you want to double your eating enjoyment, they will fry your cheese on the flat top, giving it an extra cooked crunch that can be hard to find at other burger spots. they could definitely stand to expand their operation. this may be the way Ms. Nobby likes it, but the place is always busy, and it doesn't take more than a few dozen people to fill the tables. that goes to show that it's worth fighting the crowd, i doubt any other place in town can give them competition when you're looking for some ground cow. it is definitely a family favorite, my brother makes sure to visit regularly, and i make it a point to stop by every time i'm in town for a visit, he never has any objections. read more

Nobby's - a burger, anaheims, grilled o's, fried cheese - Burgers Near Me - Chico, California

This is a solid burger joint, but nothing particularly special. Ingredients are fresh but not remarkable. Hamburger patty on the Nobby's burger (the most highly recommended) is not particularly flavorful but at 1/3 lb, it is good-sized. In my opinion the quality of the bun can make or break a burger; in this case the bun elevates this burger from a two star to a three star. It was delicious soft and piping hot. Nonetheless there's something missing here, something nearly undefinable. The ingredients are quality, the staff is friendly. The food takes a little while to arrive but every order is cooked fresh, so that's not unreasonable. If nothing else, I have to go with what has been said in other reviews: there is nothing particularly signature about this place, other than its history and reputation in Chico. It's good, but not great. There needs to be something signature, something to elevate Nobby's above the background noise of burger joints and pub food in a California college town. Tacos Tijuana is directly across the street; barring any seismic changes in Nobby's menu, I think I'll go there next time. read more

Nobby's - The place is tiny; 6 tables provide very tight seating for 24 people at most. More seating streetside, but people smoke there. - Burgers Near Me - Chico, California

I have heard nothing but good things about Nobby's for years, so I thought it was time to try it. I walked in and it was a casual small spot with cool decor. I ordered the double burger and made sure it was going to have a cheese skirt. I got my burger and boom, where is the cheese skirt? I only had two pieces of cheese that were small with just a little crispness on the side. The bun was good and meat was good. But at the end it was a normal diner burger. It may have been an off day, or perhaps I ordered wrong. I shall never know. I also tried the hot dog, again the bread was good, the dog was not bad. read more

Nobby's - Burgers Near Me - Chico, California

This place is great. If you're coming here to get a juicy burger then this is the place to be. I typically get the grilled chicken burger. It comes fresh with a huge ring of cheddar cheese (if you ask) around the burger. The service is good. The area is very small so I wouldn't recommend coming with a lot of people. But, it is perfect for a one on one date or just a solo trip for food. read more

Nobby's - Grilled chicken burger with cheddar cheese! - Burgers Near Me - Chico, California

Good for when you're craving some guilty pleasure fast food. Love the burgers, sandwiches, and the cheese curds.

Best Burgers in town!! I'm never disappointed! It's a hole in the wall kinda place with a big taste.

The food is awesome! The garlic sauce is the best! The burgers are big, so go hungry. Definitely recommend this place.

This is one of the greatest burger joints in Chico! If you are on a diet and would like to have substitutions, etc, I wouldn't suggest this place because it's not for the faint of heart. But if you love a good, SOLID burger, then this place is definitely for you! also, don't skip the cheese because it's definitely one of the highlights of the burger! :D read more

Cute, cozy little restaurant. Great food in generous portions. Friendly, happy, attentive staff. You need to give it a try!

Food was delicious! Great place for burgers, fries and a milkshake. Wait can be a little long if you go when it's busy but it's worth it.

Recently moved to Chico and going around trying to find good food joints and my goodness!! I had Nobby's for the first time and it was seriously heaven in my mouth when I took the first bite. I love cheese, so having all that cheese on my chicken burger was perfection. Definitely a place I will be coming back to. read more

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Very good food. Low overhead. Great burgers. Great fries. What else is there to say. They say I have to keep writing. Don't like this at all, so I give Yelp a bad review for making demands that encourage fewer reviews read more

Favorite burger in all of Chico... this freakin cheese skirt is to die for. It sets them apart from any burger joint. That gets it 5 stars. And their service is great too. Only problem with me is how small this place is. It's a big enough problem to take it down a whole star for me unfortunately. Hard to find a place in here to eat, and this burger is best fresh (and so are the fries/ onion rings), as opposed to driving all the way back across town to eat it at home. Line is pretty big usually, so it gets me to call in usually. But like I said, this food is best fresh. So if I ordered ahead of time and have to wait in a huge line, I would end up. Ingredients and quality: 10/10!!! mushrooms, grilled onions, cheese, bacon, fresh veggies... it's all good. read more

Probably best veggie burger in Chico! Super juicy. Good prices but unfortunately the veggie burger is more expensive than meat burgers. Definitely would recommend!!! read more

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I thought I knew the best burger joint in Chico ...but I was wrong!! Knobby's is amazing! Heaven on a bun. I usually skip cheese on burgers, but asked for it on a lark today. What I got was paradigm changing -- cheese skirt. Wow! read more

Good burger. I do not eat cheese so I did not try their famous cheese skirt :-) . Service was good and the burger was good not necessarily special but a good experience. I would go there again. read more

It is the canon for the burger industry. No joke the best you can find. Delicious and filling!

I was traveling through Chico when I found this perfect, small neighborhood burger spot. It was so good that I wouldn't mind having to go through Chico again just to get a locally sourced burger and avoid my usual go to In & Out or Five Guys. This place is small with limited seating but that didn't stop the kitchen crew from whipping up a great tasting bacon cheese burger and fries in short order. I rarely give five stars, but here, if you're in the area - go see if it lives up to my review. Maybe I was road weary, starving and missed the mark - but from the crowd that was coming and going I pretty sure they have the recipe for success on that menu. read more

Nobby's - Nobby's a small stand alone joint on the corner of 15th and Park. - Burgers Near Me - Chico, California

i've tried it twice, got a burger both times. It was highly recommended by Chico locals, but after going here twice, I can safely say I will not be returning. Customer service is great and it has a convenient location and ordering process, but the burger doesn't have too much flavor and there's way too much cheese. Burger needs salt too. read more

First time eating here ! Our food tasted amazing ! I had the veggie burger and added avocado and subbed with the wheat bun, all the fresh flavors combined tasted great ! My boyfriend had the sirloin steak burger and added cheese with grilled onions (of course I had to try it) again, 5 stars hands down ! I'm a restaurant manager , so I pay a little bit more attention to details when it comes to Great food, & Great service. The employees seem that they are happy, thank you for a great experience with all the craziness going on this year so far in 2020! read more

I will forever love Nobby's! I've been going here since I was young and I love the fact that every time I go. The taste will always be consistent. You get quality and quantity. The workers are always awesome! Cheese skirt will always be one of my favorite things! read more

I was working in Chico and found this gem with my handy Yelp app. First, the food was amazing. Probably the best burger I've ever had. Definitely the best onion rings hands down. I am partly glad that this restaurant isn't close to my home. I would come here everyday and blow up like freshman year of college all over again. The employees are super polite. The register person cleaned my table while I waited for my burger and rings. It took about 5 minutes but you can tell they put a lot of care into the burger. The inside of the restaurant is a little cramped, but not to bad. There is a small tube TV that everyone seemed to ignore. I would say that this place is a great value. I would have guessed that the food would have been priced at 150% what they charged me. $8.XX for the best burger and onion rings and they had it in front of me within 5 minutes. The fried cheese reminds me of Umami Burger, but now it only reminds me of Who-mami? Burger (cheesy joke?) read more

Nobby's - Nobby with cheese and rings. Worth twice the price. One of the best, if not the best, burger and even rings I've ever had. - Burgers Near Me - Chico, California

I don't want to say heart attack burgers but yeah they're really awesome. Pro tip for the fries...order extra and toss them freezer, when it's time for fries throw them in the air fryer, even better than the first time. read more