I don't typically review hamburger joints, but since I was in Atascadero for the weekend, I was really craving a burger and I'm so glad I found this place. I believe it's in their Downtown district, but don't quote me, but when it comes to hamburgers, I know it's always best to find the local spots instead of the national chains. The moment I walked in, you could tell it had a full on local vibe. Pictures of the customers were all over the walls, including the ceiling, and I thought it was great. The employee behind the counter greeted me with a smile, helped me navigate their menu, even struck up a quick but good conversation. I went with a turkey burger and really enjoyed it. A lot of times they can be pretty dry, but this was juicy and had a great flavor. If you want a "real" hamburger, lol, they had a huge number of options. The fries were really good as well. If you're in Atascadero and you're craving a hamburger, I think you'll find this local spot pretty good. read more

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The corn dogs are my daughter's favorite. The crunchy corn batter is really good. The corn dogs are good but it's $18 for 2 corn dogs. Not bad considering it's a good size. We try to get the specials because a burger can get up to $20, without fries. Staff is always friendly. Food is good. Nice for a casual burger place. read more

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I really enjoyed this spot. Service was great. Good was delicious. And the location was a fun place to sit and enjoy. read more

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Enjoyed very tasty burgers with the family. They could up their game in the cleanliness dept and have limited seating. Fries were great. Disclaimer while I am mot really a burger aficionado, anyone who is should be able to order their burger however they like it. My burger was tasty and I would come back. read more

A casual, older spot...ketchy decorated with funny sayings and free "birthday" photos of customers, I mean, everywhere. It's good for lunch, but not-so-much for dinner. $19 1/2 pound burgers, wow. No fries. Well, welcome to the new America. However, they do have daily specials, and sometimes they have 50% off...but on a small menu with smaller burgers. Speaking about price...ouch. Burger, chili fries, and a draft beer for $40. No...no...no...not again. The $19 burger had a cheap sysco/market white bread seeded bun. Not a fan. But the patty and stuff were really good with the exception of the limp bacon, evidently cooked earlier. The $5.50 chili fries were small, chili good. But, I could skip next time. So, I'll be back sometime. It could be better, but it was good, I'll just be watching my waistline, and bottom-line, too. read more

Food: delicious! Service: incredibly friendly and welcoming! Ambiance: burger joint! My mushroom swiss burger was PHENOMENAL. I am a huge mushroom fan, and these were the most incredible sauteed mushrooms (and a whole lot of them). If I have to nitpick, I'd prefer the burger to be a bit less well done. But overall it was delicious! Husband had the pastrami (solid choice), and kiddo was elated with his hand-dipped corn dog and fries. The bonus for him is that his kid's meal came with a free frisbee! We all enjoyed our meals and the hospitality. Great job, Sylvester's! read more

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I really enjoy the burgers here, and the onion rings are tasty! I love the old-school decor with photos featuring guests over the years, and local memorabilia and fun stuff to look at while you're waiting that food, served hot and juicy. While we typically go to a "nice" dinner before live theater performances, the extended family recently decided to head to Sylvester's instead. It was a great social environment, felt more relaxed than the fancy restaurant. My favorite burger: Hana! The vegetarians in our group are happy to have three burger/sando options plus the salad option and various fried items including mushrooms, and zuke, and of course onion rings, fries, sweet potato fries. Vegan options are also on the menu. Not sure if there's anything gluten-free, but that would be a really nice addition. Only ding: Price - these are expensive burgers, but they're big; you wont' go away hungry. Even more frustrating, though, is why a soda costs $4. I mean....come on, man. read more

I went there with my mother about 10 days ago, on a Wednesday, for lunch. I had looked up the place in advance, and noticed that they had a special, and decided to take advantage of it. The ranch sty;e burger was excellent. The service was also very nice. I have been to this location and the one is Los Osos, and enjoyed my experience. A+ read more

This place was so good and intriguing we had to come back the next day! Starting off, you walk in and the place is fully decorated with pictures of people on the wall that have completed the 5 lb burger challenge ($69.95, free if you can finish in 30 mins) to people celebrating their birthdays. The workers were all very nice and attentive. The outdoor patio had multiple table/bench seating for parties of at least 6 each. The inside has plenty of room as well. My friend had gotten the philly and he said it was really good (although being his first time, it set the bar high for him) and my other friend and i got the desperado 1/4 lb along with sweet potatoe fries and regular fries, and MAN everything hit so well. The burger was filling and the fries were so crispy. The next day my homies came back because they were interested in the seasonal special shake "pumpkin spice shake" and the mushroom bites. My friend tried the grilled chicken sandwich, and you can tell it was freshly grilled. We had also gotten the strawberry shake and more sweet potato and regular fries. Idk if they home make their shakes but it sure tasted like it. You can see fresh blended fruit in the strawberry shake and you could taste it in the pumpkin spice shake. This place just hits the stomach in the best way possible. I also like how everyday of the week they have specials (see the pics) perfect for people trying to save money. This is a must spot stop traveling through the area. Hopefully we can stop by again soon read more

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I've been coming to Sylvester's for a few years now (both the locations in Los Osos and Atascadero, I haven't gone to the location in Oceano) and I can definitely say that they're a pretty good spot for burgers and salads! The store is located near city hall, and has plenty of seating around. The staff is pretty chill and laid back, and very helpful - both on the phone and in person :) . OKAY THE FOOD: I usually get either the desperado burger or the california burger, but for today's visit, I had gotten the 1/3 lb. California burger with regular french fries. It was pretty delicious, however I was in a big food coma after this meal. I love their strawberry shake here, but sometimes the pineapple shake is perfect for a super hot day. My boyfriend loves their tri tip salad and their sweet potato fries here, so I also recommend it! Side note: We've ordered the 1lb burger before, and we could not finish it despite splitting it between two people. Definitely a bang for your buck! read more

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Came in town from Oregon for a wedding and found this little gem on a busy Friday night. The burgers were amazing and the garlic fries were delicious! Service was fast and the servers were great! Loved seeing all the pictures on the walls and ceiling! read more

Sylvester's Burgers - Desperado burger and garlic fries - Burgers Near Me - Atascadero, California

Not sure why Sylvester's average rating isn't great, we really enjoyed our burgers AND the fries We ordered inside and enjoyed our burgers on the front patio ---California burger: the buttery toasted Ben's crunch really added to the texture of the burger ---fries: perfect crisp on the outside and soft creamy inside NOTE: they have a different special everyday read more

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Stopped in Atascadero to get gas and drove around what we thought was the downtown area only to pass by Sylvester's. The view of the park from the restaurant and the outdoor seating caught our eye, so we decided to check it out. Staff and Service: - Order your food at the register and they'll bring your food out to you - Both gals we encountered were so kind and friendly. They were helpful with sauces (asked us before we had to ask) and had really positive attitudes Food: - California Burger: comes with pepper jack cheese, veggie toppings, and Sylvester sauce. I ordered my burger in the smallest size (3 sizes available for all burgers) and it was a great size. The Sylvester sauce was tasty as well. The lettuce was fresh and crisp, the extra pickles I ordered were great, and I appreciated that the red onion wasn't in thick chunks like a lot of restaurants do - Old Fashioned Burger: ordered with the Sylvester sauce on the side and this burger was also tasty. - Fries: seasoned so well, were the perfect temperature, and had a great texture (I did see some of the other reviews after eating here and was shocked because I really liked the fries and didn't get any cold fries). Miscellaneous; - Great views of the park and city hall from here - Parking available via free street parking - Outdoor and indoor seating available - great for small or large groups - Soda fountain and milkshakes available (I wish I had the appetite for a milkshake also as they looked delicious!) read more

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Great service, friendly and fast. The mushroom burger was absolutely fantastic tasting a bit messy but fantastic nonetheless!! Can't wait to go back next time we're in town again! read more

Sylvester's Burgers - Babyhood size Mushroom burger a d zucchini fries. - Burgers Near Me - Atascadero, California

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I would like to say that this man's review is completely false, I'm a regular in this restaurant, amazing place, great food, an excellent employees, I was a customer inside during this incident, an these kids have never caused any problems, that I have seen, this guy walked up recording all of these kids, including middle school students when they were just sitting there an he started instigating them an trying to start a problem, and from what I saw the employees were just doing there job the best they could, I've seen this guy there a few times, seems like a creep. Sylvester's burgers has always been one of my favorite places, shout out to all the employees an their amazing food, they are just kids being kids they've never caused any trouble or harm to anyone, an also to mention the kids in the picture were asking the guy why he was recording them an what his problem was, to be honest the guy was just acting like a prick to the employees an the kids, 30 year old man antagonizing kids, very immature. read more

Sylvester's Burgers - Review - Burgers Near Me - Atascadero, California

The onion rings are the best in town. You order online and then pick up your order when it's ready. I was impressed with the quality of the food and service. read more

One of my favorite spots. Some of my favorite burger and fries I've had. They add any toppings you want and combinations of ingredients you see on other burgers. Plus they give a free burger if it's your birthday! read more

I've been to Sylvester's multiple times. This was my second time getting the California burger for my birthday entrée. You can get a free burger if you go in on the day. I got mine without cheese but it was delicious with the just avocado, veggie garnish and specific sauce. The bund are particularly yummy. - The spot is super casual. They have seating both inside and outside. I got a club soda which I like particularly from the soda fountain, so I was happy. Parking is free and easy around the corner and there is a large restroom on site. - The staff is always very sweet. They are joyful and happy to answer any questions that you have. The burgers are seasoned well and prepared perfectly. You gotta check it out! read more

If you're looking for a filling & delicious burger, Sylvester's is the place to go! The staff were very friendly and gave great recommendations. Our food came out super quick. The garlic fries were super flavorful and the burger was HUGE. The ice cream machine wasn't working so we couldn't try their milkshakes, but we heard those were amazing as well. Overall, I highly recommend Sylvester's if you're looking for a casual & quick lunch spot with large portions! read more

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Great burgers! Friendly staff brought our food out to the picnic table area. Casual setting for all. Highly recommend for a fun meal. read more

Awesome burgers, fries and shakes. Staff is always friendly and love how the place hasn't changed in years.

I remember buying my first pair of skinny jeans here in 7th grade when it was a skate shop. Haha who remembers that(the skate shop not skinny jeans). But then I also have memories of eating fries here after it became Sylvester's. The location in Los osos is fire too, I last went there 5 years ago. The black and blue is perfect with the right amount of blue cheese. The burger is dripping with juice and perfect. The fires are seasoned well and crispy and the Sylvester's sauce is nice, I want to say there's a bit of horseradish but I could be wrong. It has a nice kick to it. Overall we came here because we were craving a juicy burger and got just that. read more

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A local favorite, Sylvester's knows burgers. The double bacon burger was great and the onion rings were some of the best we've had. I ordered the tri tip sandwich which was good but messy and challenging to eat by hand. I should have used a knife and fork since the meat was tougher than expected. Good outdoor seating with shade umbrellas and service with a smile makes this recommended! read more

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I really enjoyed the food! The servers were really nice! One of the servers was super friendly, I believe her name was lily, she always made sure everything was good at our table and always had a smile on her face! Thank you Atascadero Sylvester's for a wonderful experience! read more

Good hometown comfort food. Definitely one of our favorite places to eat. Bacon burger, Hippie Burger, and their Cajun Chicken salad are a must. Honestly, any burger you get here will be AMAZING!! read more

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The people are kind and helpful. The burger did not lead up to my expectations. But the people were kind.

Really warm inside; fans with lights, no AC! About 85 degrees now! The burgers were very good! Our favorites are the heart attack and the mushroom burgers. The desperado is also worth it. Strawberry shake, $1 extra Service without a smile upon ordering from tall new employee; and a nice smile from the usual server. 4.5 for burgers, but 3 stars because indoors it not pleasantly warm... Note: You will pay 4% if you use a card to pay. Save money on Tuesdays. read more

A Delicious dive and worth a stop. There is something magical about a simple burger done right. This place has mastered it. No pretenses or trying to be fancy. Their special sauce and how they season their burger is perfect. They season their fries nicely too. Really friendly people manning the counter. Thanks for a great meal! I'll try to not pass out in the car ride home. read more

I've been passing by Sylvesters here in Atascadero and Los Osos for years and finally needed to try it out. Nice cool decorations of pictures and other neat little hand made features. The 2 Associates I spoke to were nice and informative. I asked the associate to get me a typical burger and she asked what kind of cheese and ordered a small fry and small coke. The burger was good and juicy, the bun is big, fries were good but a bit oily for me. Overall it's good to experience Sylvesters and I think it would be better to eat while your there. If your taking out I'd go to Carl's Jr, Burger King or McDonald's, it's cheaper. That's my take. read more

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First time here. Let's start with the good. Friendly greeting when placing order. 1/2 price mushroom burger Monday! Ordered 1/2 lb mushroom burger, fries and mushroom burger bowl. Under $30. Burger bowl is a huge portion. Fresh veggies. Lots of peppers. Good portions of shrooms in both items. Daily deals! They bring the order out to you. Nice big outdoor seating area. And now the not so good. Fries were lukewarm. Burger meat was over salted as were the fries. The burger patties were not the best quality. Weird flavor. Booth tables were sticky and not clean. 2 young ladies behind the counter were very nice but when they weren't busy were on their phones. Perhaps one of them or both could have been wiping down tables. Also just realized, from reading reviews, there is a surcharge if you use credit. We were never told and didn't notice anything posted. Not nice. Maybe we'll give it another try when we are in the area and can take advantage of another daily deal. Wednesdays are 1/2 off all burgers. But not in any rush to get back. read more

The food is made fresh here so expect a little bit of a wait, but it's worth it! The rival in town is a chain and they are pretty good but this place is better! The service is always top notch, the food always hot, and the ambience is wonderful. They do have outdoor seating for those nice evenings. read more

Sylvester's Burgers - The habanero Mango burger. - Burgers Near Me - Atascadero, California

Food is excellent, prices are a bit high but maybe justified by quality of ingredients. The Mushroom Burger is delicious as are the Sweet Potato Frys. read more

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Awesome funky atmosphere. I took my brother and his wife from Argentina and they loved it. It was just a fun experience.

Hands down my new cult favorite butter joint in the Central Coast! The burgers are a little pricey, but the ambiance, restaurant culture, and staff really make it worth it. The staff are extremely kind and attentive and super personable too. They make me feel welcome! The burgers are HUGE and if they aren't enough, they even have a 5 lb burger challenge!!! I wouldn't even dare, but could be fun to split among friends and family if not undertaking yourself. The burgers are all delicious! I love the restro's theme, mascot, little specials for birthdays, and their merch. Definitely one of my favorite places to take my out of town visitors to! read more

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We walked in at 7pm and it's ordered $48 worth the food. We tried to order 2 milkshakes and were told there wasn't enough milk. After the couple behind us ordered the young blond behind the counter friends walked in. They ordered 4 milkshakes and they made them. We also asked about the Root Beer floats but she said it would take awhile to make them. You could tell she didn't want to do it. Brian Englund, you need to talk to your staff. They are not representing your business correctly. I'm very disappointed in service, and the burger. I asked for well done, came pink and very greasy. It was very bland and I could taste the old grill on the burger. read more

We arrived on a Saturday afternoon around 2pm. There was a line, and every table inside was occupied. Since we'd never been here, that was a good sign. The aroma of beef grilling drew us in! You order at the counter, although the menu signage does not show prices. The cashier was friendly and happy to accommodate our special orders. Get ready for a shock because this place is not cheap! $42 for two burgers and one soda with no sides. We sat outside on the expansive patio, and it was a comfortable sunny day. It took at least 25-30 minutes for them to bring out our burgers. Multiple order numbers after ours came out while we were still waiting. Do not be in a hurry here. If you're not rushing to be somewhere, it's worth the wait. I had the Heart Attack burger, served on a bed of lettuce, skipping the bun. It was a 1/3 pound beef patty, fried egg, American cheese, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato & onion. With a knife and fork, it was quite a meal. My wife enjoyed a black bean patty with similar fixins. The burgers were both excellent and plenty big; we left full and satisfied. I would return here on a day I was feeling both rich, and needing a relaxing meal with plenty of time. They has paper soda cups & straws, and cardboard boxes serve as plates. read more

Sylvester's Burgers - Black Bean burger , and deconstructed Heart Attack burger, keto style. - Burgers Near Me - Atascadero, California

I will never ever return!! On and off for over 30 yrs I have gone to this restaurant but mostly to the Los Osos restaurant. I finally found a burger that sucked. The black bean burger. For $16.95, they use the bottom of the barrel product. Beans, corn and mushy, lightly fried of i don't know what. The bun was a crumbly antique, wilted lettuce, red onions, pickles and tomato was fine. Way too much salsa but the cheese was ok. For $16.85 you'd think the French fries would come with the burger, nope. FF's were $2.95, basket, $2.00 more. My son had the $18.95 Hana burger. He enjoyed that. Basket of onion rings, $6.95. 2 sodas both the same size, $2.95 but they charged me $1.00 more saying it was a lg. It was the same size as my drink. I don't get it. So I paid cash. At first it was $61. and change but since I pd cash, discounted to $59.49. But get this, I was charged $2.16 transaction fee. WTF for? WTH Sylvester's. I know prices are up but why give me a transaction fee? I use to buy gift certificates as gifts. No more. Your quality went down the toilet. The receipt says Oceano but it was Atascadero. read more

Sylvester's Burgers - The receipt. - Burgers Near Me - Atascadero, California

If you are visiting Atascadero, might I suggest one of your food stops to be Sylvester's burgers. When you get there you will arrive looking at what looks like a burger hut or a beach shack. Inside there are many pictures of people who have gotten their picture taken for their free birthday burger. Sylvester's burgers are known to have large portion sizes with amazing flavors. You can't go wrong with any of their burgers, sandwiches, salads or sides. They also have clam chowder, which is divine. Sit inside or enjoy the outdoors on their patio. You can even take it to go and eat on the grass at Sunken Gardens which is just across the street. read more

Awesome friendly staff. Good burger options. I've tried almost all of them. Prices are reasonable which means this is good value. I'll be coming back for my free birthday burger. read more

We had phenomenal burgers at their Los Osos location back in 2020 and wanted to stop by at this location on our drive back to LA. We ordered the exact same burgers that we ordered at Los Osos expecting the same results: 1/2 lb bacon cheeseburger and a 1/3 lb mushroom burger with onion rings. When we received our order, we noticed right away that these burgers were not as amazing "looking" and sadly they weren't as amazing tasting either. I'll post comparison pics of my Los Osos version vs my Atascadero version of my mushroom burger. We immediately noticed how the 1/2 lb patty looked so similar in size and thickness to the 1/3 lb patty and it made us wonder if the 1/2 lb patty was even 1/2 lb. These burgers were ok, no where close to the beefy umami goodness causing food coma that we experienced at Los Osos. I can't pinpoint exactly why we didn't love our $14/$16 burgers. We did however enjoy the onion rings. Their onion rings are so crispy with sweet onions. Yum! Consistency is really important as this is what builds trust and repeat visits. Next time we are in the SLO area or passing through, we may give Sylvester's another try. read more

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