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    Roy's Burger Shack

    4.4 (66 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, American
    Open • 10:45 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    ROY'S CHEESE BURGER
    Jamee W.

    I love this place for what it is; straight & to the point & done WELL! The menu is simple and the food is fire. The burgers are juicy and flavorful and they get that perfect little crust on the edges of the meat. This is my second time coming and I'm not disappointed. Don't come here thinking it's anything fancy!!! ...but that's what makes it magic. Unassuming and delicious!

    Patty melt fries and onion rings
    Valie K.

    Some nights after a long week, you just need to try a new burger spot and order in. And let me tell you... this patty melt SLAPS. The fries were okay, and the onion rings were about average, but there's definitely a reason Roy's is known for their burgers. The patty melt was the star of the show! Don't sleep on this place especially if you're craving a solid burger. Bring your appetite and napkins the way a burger should be

    ROY'S CHEESE BURGER
    Alicia R.

    YUM! The beef tallow in the fryer is what finally convinced me to give this place a try, and it did not disappoint. The burger was super tasty with lots of fresh produce, and the fries were awesome! I enjoy shoestring fries and these were plenty crispy and well salted. Service was friendly and quick, parking easy. Only downside is the overwhelming smoke smell inside the restaurant. It's in a building with a smoking indoors bar, and the drop ceiling definitely lets the smells through. The dirty ashtray smell is a huge turn-off, so we will ALWAYS opt for takeout when we visit again.

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    Amethyst C.

    Tip: Most people ordered ahead online and that probably saved them a lot of time. The wait was worth it though. The chicken strips were so good I only finished 3/4. I got the Cajun dry rub and it was delicious. They weren't greasy or dry. And the fries were delicious. 1/2 lb was the perfect amount. If I do go back I'd like to try the single cheeseburger no fries. My friends both got the single cheeseburger and they said it was really good. They also mentioned how for drinks they liked how we got to pick bottled drinks from the Pepsi fridges instead of cups and soda dispensers. If they had something sweet like ice cream that would make it even better. Dining in the area is clean. The staff are so funny and make it feel homey. It was a really nice atmosphere.

    Pretty good chicken wings
    Tommy J.

    Just decided to try this place again. It has a great delivery service that doesn't really cost much extra. It's worth tipping the driver. We have been working in our yard doing a lot of yardwork and didn't feel like going out. A nice bonus was the website said it would be 45 minutes for delivery and I think they delivered it within 20 minutes. What we ordered: Chicken wings Sweet potato fries Burger w/fries They do have good burgers. Kind of reminds me of the old A&W. Although this time the burger was a little more smashed than I like. Really nice size chicken wings, and the flavor was good. The only issue I have with this establishment besides it's a little pricey for a double burger and fries ... there tater tots, sweet potato fries, and french fries are not consistent. Three visits and each time one of the starches was undercooked. The first time was tater tots, they were mushy and oily. The second time I went in and sat at their table had a burger and fries and fries run cooked. The manager/owner was there and I brought them to his attention. I told him I didn't want any compensation as I was full, but I showed him the fries were not cooked. On this delivery, the sweet potato fries were mushy. If they could fix this issue ... even though it's a little pricey it's better than driving all the way to town for a burger.

    Philly Cheese
    Arthur G.

    Service was fast, and the Philly cheesesteak was amazing--packed with flavor and one of the best I've had. The fries were hot and fresh, and the portions were generous. I'll definitely be coming back to try more items on the menu. Highly recommend giving this place a try!

    Roys cheeseburger with fries
    Stephanie M.

    Tried this place for the first time today. Got take out because I didn't feel like cooking. Such a great meal! Their cheeseburger is a double smash patty burger which was absolutely delicious! their fries are fried in beef tallow and wow, what a difference! So much more tasty and crispy. Will definitely be ordering from them again.

    Diane C.

    I had to go to Lemmon Valley today came across Roy's burger shack stopped there and we both got a kids cheeseburger. It came with lettuce, tomato really good pickles and you could've had onions too along with 1000 island dressing. Trust me. This was really really good. Very small little restaurant very clean people. There were very nice and explained everything so it said happy adventure with a great cheeseburger and fries you need to go out there and try this place.

    Roy's cheeseburger and fries.
    Brandon F.

    Heard about this place on Facebook, people were talking about how it's one of the best burgers in town, I gotta say they're right. The location is true to the name it's a small burger shack. Service was friendly, which is always great. We ordered two Roy's burgers, mozzarella sticks and some onion rings. The burgers were tasty! Hands down one of the best we've had in the Reno and north valleys area. The meat was actually seasoned, not dry but juicy full of flavor, veggies were fresh and crisp and the thousand island sauce brought the burger together. Totally recommend this one if you haven't tried it already! Onion rings tasted great, fried to perfection and not soggy like some Places serve them. The mozzarella sticks were also delicious and crisp. Overall I'd say if you're craving a burger without a long wait (took only about 10-15 minutes for all our food to come out) then this is the place for you. Menu is simple and to the point but what they do have they do it well.

    Roy's Grill in Lemmon Valley off of Lemmon Drive. Check them out. The food is excellent! Julie A
    Julie A.

    Roy's Grill is a brand new Hidden Treasure just off of Lemmon Drive in Lemmon Valley. The burger and fries were Five Star, customer service from Chef Letty was outstanding. Roy's Grill is a very simple little restaurant but I can say that the food speaks for itself! Excellent! This burger was so big I had to take it home! Loved it! Come and try Roy's Grill. I think you will love it as much as I do. Julie A

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    Jane B.

    We don't have a lot to choose from out in the north valleys area so I wanted to give this place a try. I ordered online for a pickup order.They had it made and ready to go within ten minutes, which is awesome! The burger was good and pretty filling, it was big! Next time I'd like to try the wings. They had their garment cleaner there when I arrived who threw the bag of dirty stuff out the door as I was walking in nearly hitting me. Maybe using the back door for that would be a better choice. Also since the building joined to a bar, the restaurant smelled like cigarettes

    Patty melt with fries
    Autumn R.

    Contrary to other reviews, we were super satisfied and happy with the food and wonderful staff. Visited on Monday, ordered the mushroom Swiss, patty melt and a side of onion rings. Everything was wonderfully cooked and served. Very happy with the portion sizes and taste of everything overall. We will be back for certain, great little "shack" in Lemmon valley.

    Michael M.

    My dad heard of this place on Facebook and wanted to try it out. I thought not much about until we went. This hole-in-the wall joint is awesome. The service was great and very nice. The food was fantastic with it definitely hitting the spot on a quiet holiday. If you need a good burger that will fill you up this is the place to go. The Philly Cheese Steak according to my day was pretty good bun and all. I really hope that this place goes into a major restaurant in our area

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    GASSSSS!! Heavily slept on. PLEASE go here!! W burgers W tots W fries W ranch. Gonna order again.

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    Easily a 5-star burger-and-fries combo. Reminds me of the hamburgers I ate as a kid in my hometown.

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    I have a strong suspicion this is Keanu Reeves brother running this place. The burgers were excellent. The pickle fries were fire.

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    Food was great, I had the western burger with tots 10/10 recommend! Burger was juicy tots were crispy and seasoned just right!

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    Beefy's - Chili Cheese Fries

    Beefy's

    4.3(1k reviews)
    8.9 mi•Midtown
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    Absolutely delicious! We had such a great experience here!…read moreThe burgers were seriously delicious--juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. You can tell they use quality ingredients, and everything tasted fresh. The portions were satisfying, the food came out hot, and the whole meal was just one of those experiences where you finish eating and immediately think, "I'm glad we came here." If you're craving a really good burger, I definitely recommend giving this place a try. We'll absolutely be back!

    So glad we finally tried this place!…read more Some friends of ours tried this place a few years ago, but honestly, I had never even heard of it until I recently saw a review pop up. I told my husband, "We've got to try this place!" We were going to be downtown anyway, walking along the river, so it seemed like the perfect time. I'm so glad we did! I have to say, this place is definitely hipster--and I mean that in the best possible way! It has such a cool, unique vibe. There are diner-style seats with limited space right up along the bar, outdoor seating, and even a bus that has been turned into dining space. The bus was super cute and quaint inside. Today was absolutely perfect for sitting outside, so we took advantage of the beautiful weather. Our waitress, Nicole, was absolutely adorable! She was friendly, welcoming, and made our experience even better. There was another gentleman helping serve us as well, and unfortunately I didn't catch his name, but he was also super nice and attentive. Now for the food! I ordered the Pastrami Pile Up, and boy, they weren't kidding--it was PILEDDD UP! There was a generous amount of really good pastrami, along with a 1/3 pound burger. The pastrami was delicious. For me, the burger could have used just a little more seasoning and I had asked for medium-well, but it came out more medium. I didn't want to complain, though, and overall it was still good. The tater tots were fantastic! They came out hot, crispy and perfectly cooked. Definitely the kind of tots you keep eating even when you know you've already had enough. My husband ordered the Nevadan Burger with Swiss cheese, and he said it was really good. He also got the fries, which were hot and very tasty. There was so much food that we ended up taking some of the fries and our burgers home to enjoy tomorrow. And then there were the Parmesan garlic wings. My husband said they were absolutely delicious and had just the right little bite to them. I'm not really a wings person, so I didn't try much, but he was definitely impressed! Overall, we had a wonderful experience and are so happy we finally gave this place a try. Between the fun atmosphere, unique seating options, friendly service and generous portions, there's definitely a lot to come back for. Next time, I think we're going to try something completely different--and I already have my eye on the fried Oreos with ice cream! So glad that random review popped up and convinced us to give this place a try. Sometimes you just have to follow the recommendation and go!

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    Archie's Giant Hamburgers & Breakfast

    Archie's Giant Hamburgers & Breakfast

    3.9(860 reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    Wow. If you find yourself in Reno, jonesing for a burger, Archie's is the place to go. We aren't…read moreresidents, but come up the hill a few times a year for various events. Until this 4th of July weekend (250/2026) we had never heard of Archie's. It was recommended to us and we stopped in on Sunday the 5th for lunch on our way out of town. What an amazing choice. I ordered their bacon cheese burger. Guess what? It was GIANT. It was delicious. It was perfect. Comes with fries but I got onion rings. The onion rings were perfect too. Largest order of rings I have ever seen. The burger (1/2 Lb I think!!) had nice thick bacon in every bite, two large and fresh slices of tomato, a big old slab of an onion slice, mayo and lettuce. I can't remember if there were pickles. It was the best burger and onion rings I have eaten in at least ten years, maybe 20. We will be back, EVERY time we are in town from now on. I can't recommend this place enough. Special shout out to David, our server. This guy made no mistakes. Laughed at all my stupid dad jokes, was attentive, patient while my companions changed their minds 36 times, and was friendly too. Says it was only his 2nd day on the job, but I wish he had been working for us at our restaurant (Hokkaido Noodle House) in Sacramento. He is a pro already, give him reasons to keep working for you boss. Don't worry, we won't steal him from you, we are retired and closed our joint 10 years ago. Rock on Archie's! You have earned a few new fans today.

    I went here on Sunday mid afternoon before Memorial Day so I assume many students had left town so…read morethe place was pretty empty (so service was excellent.) Was surprised it had a second floor with a small deck and pretty decent views! Big place. Great Happy Hour Deals (half off drinks) and other specials. I haven't eaten breakfast there but the burger I'd put in the top 4 in Reno. It is giant diameter wise but the meat is the same amount of a smaller thicker burger which makes it no too hard to eat. I'd call this a Purist's Burger. Crisp lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, mustard, sauce. They went really light on the sauce to the point I didn't think it had any. Fries were excellent too. Price is very reasonable (that's typical near a college.) I've tried Royce, Juicy's, and The Parlor. I'd put Archies below Royce and Parlor but above Juicy's. Two left on my list are Armando & Son's Butcher Shop and of course Beefy's.

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    Armando & Sons Butcher Shop - Chopped Prime Rib Burger

    Armando & Sons Butcher Shop

    4.6(194 reviews)
    12.0 mi
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    Been waiting a long time to try this place. It did not disappoint. Yes these are ~$20 burgers but…read moreyou get what you pay for. Top quality meat and different meat & cheese choices. (Their Classic in my photo is probably their least impressive looking burger.) I ordered medium rare like always at a high-quality joint but I accidentally got someone's medium-well, and after tasting both, I actually preferred the the medium-well as the grind on the rare part of the medium-rare was a little mushier than I'm used to. Probably because most places you order a medium-rare you actually get a medium. Not here. I'd go medium on a return visit. I like they don't overseason the burger with too much salt like a lot of other places. Eaters with palates desensitized to salt due to a lot of fast food/burger eating may find the need to add salt to satisfy their salt craving. The burger sauce is also served on the side and is a bit milder, and more homemade tasting compared to your average burger sauces. This is great because the meat is so good you really don't want to overshadow it with salty seasoning and overpowering sauces. If you're going to dump a bunch of salt and sauce on it, just go to In-n-Out. They also have sandwiches, tenders and chili. If you think about it, a butcher shop deciding to serve cooked food is taking a risk. If the food isn't that great it can affect their meat business. The shop atmosphere is very upscale with high prices to match it like the rest of Rancharra Village. Very limited indoor bar dining and some tables outside. Not sure if the really high prices for the meats and seafoods in the case are worth it, but the saying "you get what you pay for" at least applies to the burgers here. My only suggestion is take a sharpie and scribble the cook temp (medium, medium-rare, etc) on the paper in the burger basket so groups don't get their burgers mixed up. They verbally pointed it out but it's easy to forget by the time you get back to your table with 3, 4, or 6 burgers. Fry basket is a great value, easily enough for 2 people and probably some of the best thick cut fries I've ever tasted with sort of a very light seasoned crispy panko outer texture to them. Updated Reno Burger Rankings primarily on quality/taste but also value is factored in but to a lesser degree: #1 Armandos #2 Royce #3 Beefy's tied with The Parlor #4 Archies Giant #5 Juicy's

    Really well made burgers though it's a bit on the pricey side. More for if you're looking for a…read moregourmet burger that you can customize (they let you pick the meat, cheese, and other add ons). Next time would come back to try the bison or elk! Ordered at the counter and waited at an outside table with a buzzer. Took some time to make, but the burger was freshly made! My husband and I shared the BBQ Burger and Double Down Bacon Burger. Patties had great texture and flavors came together well. Also came with their own spreads which were tasty additions. Our fry order came with a lot and we could not finish after having the burgers. They were crispy, came with ranch and the leftovers made for a great snack later. It's a fast casual type place but their service was excellent. Great location with lots of parking!

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    9/18/25 FYI. Interior.

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