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    Skip's Kitchen

    4.7 (2.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Mushroom burger
    Ramona B.

    Update: food was fantastic! I had the mushroom burger! And my husband had the bacon cheddar burger. Each bite was satisfying and the meat was moist and just yummy! From the moment we walked in, the young man (Cooper) behind the counter was so engaging. Prices are good...soda IS NOT $5/cup! so happy about that!! Waiting now for meal and think we found a great neighborhood spot!

    Kids chicken tenders you can get grilled or breaded.
    Barbara B.

    A great locally owned casual dining restaurant. Great burgers and salads my chopped salad was delicious! Fresh lettuce, carrots, tomato Avocado, blackened chicken and more. They have a great kids menu too! The burgers are well seasoned and juicy. You order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. Service was fast and friendly. They do offer beer and wine options.

    Cheddar bacon burger and sweet potato fries!
    Monica C.

    I would say it's a tie for best customer service and best burgers ever! We were greeted as we arrived, checked on several times while eating and even when we left. The bacon burger was so good. I would say it's the best burger I've had in years! It's definitely worth the drive to have this wonderful food! 5/5 stars!!

    Vibe inside from my view
    Alex R.

    This is a nice, cozy burger joint in Carmichael. This is 5 stars because it's a great meal, it matches the vibe, and you get a personable experience at a decent price point. Interestingly, this recommendation came to me from someone in Chicago regarding places that I should try in Sacramento. I happened to be reviewing burger places that month, so I thought I would give this place to a try There is great seating inside. They appear to have a very nice front patio overlooking El Camino Ave. This is basic counter service with standard coca cola drink options. The food is brought out to you, which I always appreciate. Another nice. touch - the owner, can be seen walking around the restaurant rubbing elbows and kissing babies. He seems to be on a first name basis with quite a few patrons. The burger was great! Great thickness, a little pink (so, it was cooked appropriately), and a good ratio of condiments. Just a solid burger in a great, casual restaurant. I'm a sucker for waffle fries. I feel like fries can bring down a burger joint a star in my book.

    Didn't get the joker!
    Young C.

    Great friendly service. Yes, they have let you pick a card and if you get a joker, your meal is on the house. No, I did not pick the joker. They're know for double grounded meat, and you can taste the difference in the texture. Burger was delicious and hot. They are also served with criss cut fries. It is bit far from where I live, but I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in Carmichael.

    Beef Wellington sliders
    Cindy M.

    The service was very friendly! From the moment we walked in they were very attentive. We were taking about getting the beef Wellington sliders but hadn't ordered yet and they were already calling it out to the kitchen to get it started, then confirmed when we ordered, that we were getting it. Apparently it takes longer to make (probably took like 15-20 minutes to get when all was said and done). We also ordered the skips burger with waffle fries. They also saw that we didn't order anything else and easier us if we wanted to half our burger cut in half, which was super attentive of them. We sat ourselves down and our burgers came out quite quickly. The bun was soft and had a nice sheen/glazy appearance. The burger itself is default medium cooked. It was a little bloody, but the flavor was good. Overall the burger was done really well, had a nice flavor balance and came out so fresh. It almost reminded me of in-n-out in some ways but so much better. The waffle fries were very crispy and was well salted. The salt was kinda chunky! I wished I had more fries through The beef wellington came out hot and fresh. The outside is a puff pastry and theres pieces of tender beef inside. This was also very well seasoned. I didn't try the sauce but I heard it was like a vinaigrette. Restaurant was small, and busy, but there was still adequate seating. There's two bathrooms inside, they were clean. Parking is kind of limited in the lot, but there's also street parking. Overall, I would highly recommend Skip's Kitchen!

    My lunch date, Coco.  I love a place that allows well-behaved dogs on the patio.
    Carol B.

    OMG! How have I missed this place!! I have lived in the area a couple of years and have driven by but never stopped. Today, on the way home from an errand, I pulled in to have lunch. I had an amazing cheeseburger (actually cooked TO ORDER) and my lunch date had a hamburger, no buns, no condiments. Both were - by far - the best I have had in forever..., I mean forever... I will be returning often and, once I get through every single item on this menu, I will update my review. For now, get in here ASAP for yummy yummy yummy food!

    Western Burger, Mac Puppies, Garlic Parmesan Fries. Modelo & Cider.
    K R.

    The experience at Skip's Kitchen was fantastic! My date and I saw a video of their scrumptious burgers on TIKTOK and decided to stop by. The menu did not disappoint. Skip's son did an outstanding job answering any questions we had while taking our order. We've never had medium well burgers with a little pink before, so we were anxious to try them. The space feels extremely welcoming, with two TVs showing sports, and an authentic restaurant vibe that smells like home cooked food. There is an inside area and an outside area of the restaurant. The outside area is sweet for chilling during a nice summer night, or with a a big party. We ordered the western BBQ burger, garlic parmesan fries, and Mac puppies. The burger is tasty, yet soft and cooked perfectly. The fries are crisp, and we both wished we had ordered more Mac puppies (5 breaded Mac and cheese bites). During and after the meal we shared great conversation with Skip himself, while he told us information about the restaurant's history. 10/10 food experience!

    Cem K.

    I saw a TikTok about another burger place in Sacramento area to be the best, but all the comments under it recommended Skip's! They were def right loved everything we ordered. Will be back to pull the joker! Watch.

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    Rod G.

    Out running errands with my brother and he asked me to find a nice spot for lunch. Google Maps showed Skip's Kitchen was nearby so decided to give it a try. Immediate impression was positive. The owner (Skip) was running the front counter and greeting every customer that walked in. After looking over their menu we decided on the Bacon Cheeseburger and the Western burger. Both with crosscut fries. I noticed they had one of my favorite beers on tap so I ordered the Deschutes Black Butte Porter (served in an ice cold glass ) and my brother opted for a fountain soda. We picked our card from the deck (Joker gets a free meal) and sat at our table. Food arrived pretty quickly. Burgers were cooked to perfection and the fries were hot and tasty. Overall this was an excellent stop and we look forward to returning. Kudus to Skip and his team for creating a welcoming atmosphere and a place to get good food fast.

    Western burger with sweet potato fries
    Julieanne H.

    Finally stopped in for the highlyrecommended burgers at Skip's kitchen. There's a much larger dining area than I expected from driving by and the outdoor seating is ample as well. By the time 12:15pm on a Monday rolled around there was no seating, the place was absolutely packed with happy customers. The manager, possibly the owner (or possibly Skip himself?) was super animated and helpful and greeted every single person as he ran around, making sure everybody had what they needed took orders made suggestions filled up sodas and made our dining experience top-notch. He was back at the register to take our order and explained that the burgers are served quite pink unless you order them well done where you will not see any pink. This was very helpful because at another burger place I ordered mine medium, and it seemed like it was raw, so I made sure to ask to have it done medium well with ever so slight amount of pink which it was done perfectly. My dining friends said even if the burger didn't taste good that they'd be back just because of the happy manager's enthusiasm. We ordered the mushroom Swiss Burger, the Western Burger, and the Asian salad with Diet Cokes. The Swiss Burger was the best ever, the Western Hamburger was pretty darn good. Our sweet potato fries (ordered crip) were tasty but could've been better if really crisp. The plain Asian Salad was very good( optional beef or chicken could have been added). I can't wait to come back and try the steak sandwich and to experience watching the manager's happy demeanor and awesome service again.

    Mushroom swiss burger w/ bacon onion jam
    Katie S.

    Well, that was delicious! I heard that Skip's has one of Sac's best burgers and got to try it for myself today. Not a ton of parking, but I had no problem finding a spot. The restaurant was full and the word that comes to mind is...HOSPITALITY! Skip's son was working the register, helped me decide on what to order, gave me a cup to enjoy a drink while I waited for my to-go order & was constantly interacting with customers & coworkers. When I got to the car, I found fries in the box with my burger, so I'm guessing that was a bonus for being a first-time guest. Or, maybe fries come with the burger! Either way, I loved it. The bun was soft, the meat was juicy and the mushrooms, swiss & bacon onion jam were sooooo good! I REALLY appreciate the nice, thick, full-sized napkins too. Seriously. Thank you Skip for providing an appropriate napkin for a juicy hamburger! I can't wait to go back!

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    Fidel E.

    We just finished our first visit to Skip's Kitchen, and the experience was absolutely top-notch. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm, attentive, and welcoming--and the food was outstanding. We ordered the Pork Sliders, Western Burger, Onion Rings, Waffle Fries, and sodas. My wife mentioned that the two Pork Sliders were on the smaller side, while the Western Burger was so generously stacked it took some strategy to get that first bite! In the end, though, we were both completely full and very happy with our meal. It was also great to see the owner actively involved, making sure every guest was well taken care of despite how busy things were. That kind of hands-on attention really elevates the whole dining experience. We'll definitely be back--next time I'm looking forward to trying the Beef Wellington Sliders!

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    Hey Vegetarians! Just had their veggie burger and it's delicious. Hint of basil, unique. And I like the service!

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    Great food! Caleb has good customer service, super friendly, interacts great with every guest coming through! Chill atmosphere and spot!

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