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    The Burger Spot

    4.4 (62 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, American
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Steve K.

    I found that I really don't particularly like Smashburgers so I didn't order any. I purchased chili cheese fries, cooked, and beef tallow they were pretty good. I'd come back and get another order.

    Double bacon smash burger
    Breanah A.

    Let me tell you something! I love this place. I stop there waaaay too often. I wish they would open other locations. I've gotten everything on the menu. Nothing was bad. I prefer getting my loaded fries from here vs. In-N-Out. The onion rings are nice and hot, lightly salted with that side of ranch. The burger is always on point! I would bring a drink because the sodas are a bit pricey. There are tables for dining in. The music is nice, and so are the staff. The inside is nicely painted. Bringing an old school vibe. I like it. The owner also has a BBQ spot in Hercules, I must try.

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    Gina G.

    Smash burger, smash burger, make me a smash. Finally getting a chance to leave a review for the new Tommy's Burger Co in Richmond off San Pablo Ave. Grateful as always for spots emerging in this area servicing the good good. Tommy's Burger Co focuses on only a few items, and executing a few items really well. Located near Factory Bar (essentially across the street), we grabbed a few burgs to-go with street parking adjacent to the restaurant. We ordered the Tallo Frys, the Single Burger with Cheese, and the Double Burger with Cheese. There's limited tables indoors, and the burgers do hold up nicely for to-go service. Friendly service, cool vibes. Great meat quality and taste, a bit on the salty side seasoning-wise, but super solid nonetheless. Love the packaging (think elevated fast food), juicy ingredients, and fair pricing. Oh and that sesame seed bun with 'Boss sauce'...nice touch. Would love to come back over the next holiday break to try the fried chicken sando and onion rings. Yum!

    single burger with french fries cooked in tallow
    Nathan P.

    I stopped in earlier to get the skinny. Then I came back later with my family. These guys have a solid background with the barbecue place in Hercules, so I got high hopes for their burgers here, too. Burgers are gooooood! They're put together with boss sauce, which is slightly spicy, but not too much, even for my tender tongue. Even Sara who has high standards in burgers smiled as she gave approval to the owners--and that was for lettuce-wrapped burger due to her gluten allergy. Fries are good too! They're cooked with beef tallow rather than vegetable oil. I expected greasy grossness, but didn't notice anything like that--just good ol' fashioned french fried potatoes, skins and all. But if beef tallow ain't your bag, you can get sweet potato fries or onion rings, which are both cooked with regular ol' vegetable oil. Friendly and knowledgeable service--they answered all my questions. Clean facilities. Bathroom is clean, with a diaper changing table. Free parking on the street. Easy access to and from the freeway, ice cream dessert across the street, can't ask for a heck of a lot more than that... And there's other nice amenities nearby in this up-and-coming 2 blocks of Richmond's North & East neighborhood. e.g., tacos, ice cream, cocktails, thai food, coffee shop, sandwich shop, etc....! If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

    Single cheeseburger with raw onions and their famous Boss sauce.
    Deardra M.

    I love this place. It's a cute little burger joint that prides itself on putting out quality burgers to order. The fries are my favorite b/c they are fried in beef fat. What could be better? The staff is very friendly and since I stop by at least once a week they know my face and treat me so well. I am always greeted with a smile. Give Tommy's a try, you won't be disappointed.

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    Keshneel K.

    Just tried the new burger place on San Pablo Ave really enjoyed it! The service was friendly and fast, and the menu is simple with easy, tasty food. There's street parking available, plus indoor seating if you want to dine in comfortably on a non busy day. Highly recommend giving it a try!

    Fried chic sandwich and cheeseburger
    Tai D.

    Saw this new burger place opened across from the Factory Bar, had to try. Good burger from hubby. I went with the fried chic sandwich which tasted great. The slaw wad vinegar based and delish. If I had to nitpick, I would say that the chicken (which was juicy and tender) had too much batter for my liking. Overall I plan to come back for more!

    Thin burger patty had to take bread off couldn't taste the meat

    Where's the meat? If you are spending $13.50 on a burger should be able to taste it . The patty was so thin I had to take the other piece of bread off . Definitely not paying $17 + for a double . Shoulda went to Johnny boys smh If fries n drink were included woulda been a fair price but they want another 5.50 for a thin burger patty I'd rather eat at a fast food joint than this place . I don't see them being open for business very long maybe by end of year

    double cheese burger & fries and single with onion rings
    Tina G.

    The guy working the register was super nice, and the food prep dudes were both really nice too, they even checked to make sure we were devouring our meal ana were satisfied... our food was fire!! We were passing through on our way home to Sacramento from Frisco and the kid had and emergency bathroom stop so we stopped at Wendy's for him. Then we Yelped and found Tommy's to eat!! So glad we did!

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    Hear me out, In N Out but only 10x better. I did not expect the burger to be THAT good. I now deem tommys burger as my new burger joint.

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    Ask the Community - The Burger Spot

    What is the Boss Sauce?

    Its our burger sauce a mix of mayo mustard ketchup relish and seasoning

    Are veggie burgers available?

    Not yet still working on it

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    I work down the street from here and wanted to try it. Being my first time, I asked what they…read morerecommended. In the end I got the Bacon Cheeseburger and Garlic Fries with ranch sauce and a Root Beer. The burger had some weight to it. I knew I was gonna get my moneys worth. Garlic Fries could've used a bit more garlic but the texture and flavor was on point. Little on pricey side but well worth every penny! I would definitely eat here again. My new go-to spot when I'm in Richmond!

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    Delicious classic hamburgers served in a nostalgic dinner. You cannot miss coming here when you're…read morecraving a classic hamburger of soft bun, iceberg lettuce, tomato slice and patty right off the grill. The fried mushrooms are a must have side that I always order. Service is quick and when you order, you get a peek of burgers grilling. Al's is perfect for a quick bite with a small group as there are limited tables inside and outside with seating for 2-4 persons. Parking lot is small with a slightly awkward layout but I've always found a spot. Definitely a place to fix that burger craving!

    I really wanted to give Al's at least four stars but I couldn't in the end…read more Pros: flame grilled burger. Big. Good bun. Good American cheese. Fries were steaming hot. Cons: veggies were fresh but bland. Fries were pre-cut - Sysco-ish. Big con: one cheese and one bacon cheese burger with shared drink and fries was $35 plus tip. Seems like a ton of money for what I thought was a good backyard style burger but nothing fancy. I think backyard style is the best description of the flavor. A bit dry. Not super juicy. Some char flavor which some will like others will not. Service was friendly but a decade ago one wouldn't dream of tipping at a place like this. Fast food and tips? Huh. Anyway, my sweetie didn't finish her burger because she didn't like the taste. So that dropped it from a 3.5 to a solid 3. Good but not great.

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    Are you f****** sick of paying $8 for the Golden gate Transit 580 bus to get from the SMART train…read moreto BART or Capital Corridor in Richmond? When they have the bridge open for cycling, why not burn some calories, save the $8, and spend just a little more money for Johnny Boi Burger? If you develop a hunger when you're up on that bridge, then cruise right down tewksbury, and pop in for a proper smashed burger.

    On our way to the Richmond Plunge for an afternoon swim, we passed by Johnny Boi and the place had…read morea lively vibe so we made a mental note to check out their smashburgers after our swim. Parking will be on neighborhood streets and was not too hard to find. Stepping in we immediately noticed that mural arts on the wall. Ordering can be at the register or via an electronic kiosk. They have a lot of interesting smash burger options, including a Trompo featuring Al Pastor. We got the Fat Boi, Trompo, and Highway Style fries. We waited longer than we expected, but good thing they have many monitors so we watched the World Cup while waiting for our food. When the food came, they were an impressive sight. The burgers were loaded and dripping with grease. My son liked his Fat Boi, but I thought the Al Pastor in the Trompo was a bit bland. The Trompo was also so greasy that grease was running down my hand and forearm while I am eating it, and I can feel my arteries hardening already! The Highway Style fries were decent. A smash patty laid between two layers of fries and then topped with melted cheese. It was decadent but a guilty pleasure. The kids gave the place 7-7.5 out of 10 and they said they would come back. For myself, probably not as the food was just too heavy for me.

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    I recently spent three days in the area and ended up eating here twice--that's how much I enjoyed…read moreit! The staff was incredibly friendly and provided excellent customer service. I tried the beef shawarma plate, chicken wrap, and beef wrap, and everything was flavorful, well-seasoned, and reasonably priced. The portions were also generous, so you definitely get a good amount of food for your money. They even offered complimentary tea while I waited for my food, which was a really nice touch. Overall, great food, great portions, great service, and great value. I'd definitely come back next time I'm in the area!

    Been driving by this place for ages, read tasty reviews and finally stopped to check it out. I…read morewanted to order the grilled chicken but it's a 30 minute wait so I opted for the chicken mendi instead. Two chicken quarters on a bed of basmati rice, a side salad and condiment cups of a green hot sauce and a white garlic sauce. They also gave me a cup of complementary tea which was slightly sweet and smelled of warm spices like cinnamon and clove. The chicken was delicious, the rice brightly colored yellow and fragrant. I liked how the salad balanced against the richness of the spices in the chicken and rice. Their sauces pair nicely with the food as well, making each bite even more full of flavor. Don't let the simple exterior fool you. There is magic and smells that waft behind that takeaway window. Looking forward to ordering their grilled chicken when I have a bit more time.

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    Had to update my review since my tastebuds have evolved hahah. Wrote my first review for red onion…read morewhen I was in high school lol. I was craving a diner style burger and remembered about red onion. The location closest to me was closed, but the Pinole location was open until 10pm! They have online pick up through DoorDash, so that's what I did. The menu is huge and I was surprised that their DoorDash menu included most of it, if not, all! I got a bacon cheeseburger and a personal order of chili cheese fries. My bf ordered one of the new chicken burgers, spicy sriracha crispy chicken, and a half order of onion rings. I don't think the sides come with the burgers, so you'll have to purchase them separately. The burger was heftyyyy!!! I could barely finish it all and didn't have enough room in my stomach for the chili cheese fries! It really fulfilled my cravings and it was exactly what I wanted in a diner burger. They were very generous with the bacon and I had bacon in every bite! (It was a bit salty tho) I like that they add the lettuce and tomatoes on the side so you can add it to yourself when you get home. My bf really enjoyed his spicy sriracha crispy chicken burger and onion rings. This was his first time having Red Onion and he absolutely loved it! 4 stars because it was quite pricy for 4 items, however, I guess it does make up for how big the portions are!

    The restruant is clean and comfortable. Nothing fancy…read more We have gotten burgers here frequently and have never been disappointed. The serving sizes are generous. They have a large milkshake selection. The servers are friendly and check on you. We will be back.

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