Dog friendly outdoor seating in the middle of the Avenue of the Giants. Beautiful redwood forest scenery. The food was AMAZING! The hamburgers tasted so fresh! Fries are the perfect crisp.. similar size/shape to McDonald's but better. You get your patty and cheese and dress the veggies yourself. The veggies they had set out were perfectly cut and very FRESH! Did not personally get a dessert but there were plenty to choose and they looked so good. If I didn't eat a massive hamburger I would have went for an ice cream cone or shake. read more

We just stopped for a quick snack. We got French fries and it was a huge portion and everyone was super friendly. Stop here if you are hungry!!! read more

They have a pretty large menu and the food my husband and I chose was delicious! It is a very cute little place with lots of outdoor seating and some indoor seating. Because it was very windy outside we chose to sit indoors. We will definitely go back again. read more

Decent food, conveniently located. A little pricey. There's a nice picnic area and playground for kids to stretch their legs after a long drive. There is also the Chimney tree next to the restaurant, which is kinda cute. The port-a-potty is vile though. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here but if you're looking for a place to stop along the way, this is OK. read more

Food was good, not much choices around here but this would definitely be our first pick each time now.

I was surprised after seeing other reviews when I ordered a burger and it was SOAKING with grease. As in, the bottom bun was completely saturated, the paper in the basket was saturated, and I could STILL produce a significant quantify of grease by squeezing the meat patty. EWW. It's unfortunate that the burger was nearly inedible because it was a wonderful location and had fantastic outdoor seating options. The staff were friendly and the prices were unbeatable. It did take a little time for the food to be ready but the view was great and if you have kids, there is a play set and the chimney tree to entertain them while waiting. Maybe I was just unlucky with the burger, which is really too bad. read more

Drove past this place on our way into the Avenue of the Giants figured we would stop on our way out. Good decision on our part. Very small enclosed gazebo type of structure. 4 picnic tables immediately outside and about 10 stools inside. 4 or 5 more picnic table set further off the road. On a nice day, like we had, sitting by the road was nice. We could hear the river flowing. Food was really good. Both my husband and myself ordered the bacon cheeseburger. Crisp bacon and good flavored burger. All the extras, lettuce, tomato, onions etc you put on yourself. Fries were nice and crisp. You also get potato salad or macaroni salad. The potato salad was AWESOME! Reminded me of my moms. Would stop here again for sure. Not sure if they take ATM or not we decided cash would be better just in case. read more

We stopped here before entering the Avenue of Giants. I guess we thought this was the only place to eat before entering. There were 3 adults and 2 kids. The place is nice and small. There were tables outside on the patio and around back they had picnic tables. The menu is pretty simple. The food was good (I just had a burger) and the people working there are really nice. There will be a bit of a wait for food even if it isn't crowded. Luckily there is a little play set for the kids and right next door is the Chimney Tree. If passing through again I would probably stop if hungry. read more

Would give them 10 stars if I could! Place is very clean and well laid out. They clearly pay attention to details. It is a very nice setting to eat, and the food was good. Food was ready quickly and was delicious. Extremely reasonably priced as well. Then, got go check out the amazing Chimney tree next door afterwards. Will definitely be back next time through. read more

A great place to stop for burgers and shakes. They let you put on your own pickles, onions etc. which I really like. Really nice outdoor seating & a few local beers to choose from. read more

Great stop along the Avenue of the Giants! The burgers were very tasty and the location is stunning. On a nice sunny day, there's no better place to eat a locally sourced grass-fed burger! Not to mention, I haven't been given that much soft serve ice cream for $1.50 since 1998. Pies looked good too. Excellent!! read more

Stopped here on our honeymoon road trip and it was the first restaurant we found after deciding we were hungry. Was NOT disappointed! The burgers were amazing! Juicy and flavorful. Highly recommend the fried jalapeños! They are magnificent! Friendly staff and great food - what more can you ask for? This place is seriously a gem. read more

Service was extremely helpfull and friendly and the cheeseburger was one of the best I have ever tasted; the steak was really well seasoned and juicy. Of course I have myself to thank for just the right amount of condiments. Dropped one star because the "homemade potato salad" didn't really have any taste. read more

What a great place to stop, have a burger, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!!!!! I had the bacon cheeseburger and was blown away by the flavors!!!!! The staff was very attentive and very proud of the business! I also some onion rings as well, again, outstanding!!!!! If you're in the area of the Land of the Giants and want one of the best burger experiences, give this place a try as it will deliver and not disappoint!!!!! read more

Good food in a cute location. Located right next to the chimney tree - burgers, dogs, and such with shakes and snacks. Took awhile to cook, but there were picnic tables to wait at and it's a beautiful area. Pretty reasonably priced. Porta-potties were pretty full and the only restroom available. read more

Delicious burgers and friendly staff. Beautiful view of the redwoods. Burgers are made of local fresh beef. And yes you can tell! My favorite little burger stand read more

In our ongoing "pretend to be tourists in our own home area" adventures, we decided to go to the Chimney Tree this afternoon. It's been...probably 20 years since I was last there, on a winter day with my partner's sister. So, fresh eyes, and tourist determination ruled the day. The place is close to the old Hobbit hill, where years ago someone made and placed beautifully tacky little statues of things from the Tolkein series. Gandalf is still holding strong against the weeds, but the Chimney Tree crew told us that most of the hobbit trail was overgrown, and the Chimney Tree owners didn't think it worthy of restoration. Pure 70's kitch, that hobbit stuff. We're vegetarians, so we can't tell you a thing about the burgers, except that friends have raved about them. We had (finally) french fries (the finally is because in our tourist ventures so far I was driven by the hope of french fries...a failed hope), coffee, and for our son, a grilled cheese sandwich and a vanilla milk shake. Total cost around $22 There are lovely outdoor tables (indoor seating too). From our table we could look through the redwoods across the road, down to the river, and watch the many blue jays flitting about as we sipped our coffees and waited for the rest of our order. Patience is a Virtue is written above one of the doors. There's a reason for that. The french fries were great. Perfectly cooked, very salty, nicely greasy, a disaster for any diet (but remember, we were pretend tourists and we think pretend tourists don't give a **** about diets). Skin still on; these were apparently freshly hand cut (or hand cut at some point, anyway). We had ordered two sides of fries, and we did finish them, but the servings are beyond ample. The grilled cheese looked standard and adequate. The milkshake...which, for purely scientific purposes, you understand, I grabbed from my son to taste...brought back memories of childhood diners and drive ins; perfect thick, frosty, vanilla sweet yumminess. The place serves soft serve cones, offers fresh baked pies, has many salads on the menu, pulled pork sandwiches, and even a vegetarian burger (which we'll have to try out sometime). The coffee (we got free refills, thank you) is Thanksgiving coffee, strong and good. I checked out the restrooms (noting the picnic tables and the area with bags to clean up after your beloved doggies). Very very clean, very nice. The Chimney Tree itself is...well,hey, it's free to step in, and you really have to. It would be a specially neat outing with little kids. read more

This place was an okay stop before they closed. I will never be eating here again after the experience I had with the newly reopened version. My bacon burger was disgusting. The meat was dry and unseasoned, as was the bacon. I felt sick a few bites in, though this could be attributed to the fact that they took about an hour to cook our burgers. They served pretty much everyone before us, including people who showed up afterwards. This became a big problem, as we had two diabetics with us who needed to eat promptly. To top off this experience, the staff was incredibly rude when we tried to get my inedible burger refunded and tried to make us seem like complete morons for being upset with their quality of food and service for the price we paid. The only thing I feel that could save this restaurant is for it to close again and open under new owners with completely different staff. read more

It seems that every vacation I go on, I happen across a hidden little family-owned gem that ends up being the most memorable part of my trip. This summer, it was the Chimney Tree Grill. We stopped here as a nostalgia trip so I could see the ancient ruins of old Hobbiton, USA. I'd never been able to go, and if all i could see was some left-over broken statues, that was still worth it by me. While we were here, we realized we were really hungry. So let's eat at the cafe. I mean, no one's come out and had me arrested for looking at old Wizard statues, so I should give them my money. Now, I'm not gonna lie. When we first looked at the menu, we got a bit of sticker shock-- "That's the most expensive hamburger I've ever seen..." But then I realized the burgers were local, grass-fed beef, and the price was actually pretty standard for that. I ended up getting the 1 lb burger, and splitting it with the wife. Came out to $8 each for a half-pound burger of grass-fed beef. That's a steal. It's true that your food is going to take a while. So if you're in a hurry, this isn't for you. But who comes to tourist stops just to leave? Order your food, check out the chimney tree, go excavate the ancient ruins of Middle Earth [without violating any laws, of course], breathe in some fresh air, uhm... repeat 3 times, and then eat. Food was fantastic. Grass-fed beef is hard to work with-- it'll often come out dry and stringy if you don't know what you're doing. Not a problem here. Burger was perfectly juicy, with a toppings bar so I could make the burger exactly how I liked it. It was so refreshing to have real food and meat! The thing that was the icing on the cake that lead me to leave this review was just the fantastic customer service. The woman running the cafe was remarkably friendly and helpful. She provided myself and some other customers with complimentary maps of the area, and highlighted which stops were worth our time. She indulged my curiosity and questions of all things Hobbiton, and gave me a parting gift of a set of post cards from the old attraction. Overall a very positive experience. Thank you! read more

The avenue of giants is not known for their delicious eateries, this one comes up sub-par. They are known for their live chimney redwood, which is very gimmicky to say the least. In the past they had an extensive hobbit village, which is closed and now just an overgrown hill. The restaurant is visually appealing, with an out of the ordinary structure which beckons you in. The seating outside can be uncomfortable with a constant mist and perpetual flies. All of the workers look like high school students who vaguely known what they're doing. While the food is average at best, with self-serve vegetables. There is however the option to get a 1lb and 1/2 pound burger, which are exorbitantly overpriced. read more

The Chimney Tree Grill - Yum - Burgers Near Me - Phillipsville, California

Delicious burger shack. Yummy shakes and pies. Well priced and you get to sit on a cute little deck to enjoy your meal. Love this place and so glad its close to home! read more

GREAT STOP and a MUST for all travelers. The burgers are on point, sweet potato fries were tasty but best of all...the Oreo Shake was the best! read more

The hamburger I had was one of the best burgers I've ever had and the curly fries were delicious as well..If anyone is traveling up the 101 this stop is a must. You will not be disappointed!! read more

The absolute BEST burgers, fries and cookies! Not to mention the server workers and beautiful surroundings. My go-to in the Humboldt Redwoods Debby Dotson read more

The burgers are fresh made and the taste is insane! The grill is hot and makes a crispy crust on the outside of the burger...ugh heaven!!!. Being from NYC, I have to be honest, it makes me uncomfortable to wait longer than 2-3 minutes for my fast food to be given to me, but these burgers are worth the 10 minute wait! I am sold. I am a fan. The fries are so good and crispy. The potato salad was also so damn good. I love that they have a little station, so you can put on as many hot peppers and pickles as you want. The shakes and cookies are not to be missed! Def hit this place up if you are in Phillipsville! read more

The Chimney Tree Grill - Cheeseburger, fries and potato salad! - Burgers Near Me - Phillipsville, California

Delicious burger and ABLT salad. Cute location with sunny outdoor seating. Fries tasted like the oil was a little past it's prime, but otherwise food was great and the location is perfect. Even included the Chimney Tree on-site to take a look at and take pictures of. read more

40 minutes for a burger patty and some cheese. Burgers are grass-fed, but the buns were low quality, and the burger was definitely not worth the wait. May well have come on a busy day, but I did not have an experience that merited anything more than 2 stars. read more

We ate here all three nights we were in the area. We loved the Steak Sandwich, the Teriyaki Burger, but especially the Meatloaf Sandwich with Grilled Onions. Kris and her family recently took over this landmark establishment and opened in May. She and her staff are serving up delicious food in a fun and friendly atmosphere. This place is patronized by locals as well as folks traveling through the area. We're hoping to be able to stop by to eat and visit next time we are in The Redwoods. Oh, yes, do stop and visit the living chimney tree also. read more

Cozy atmosphere with a personal touch. The chef took pride in his delicious meal. They had nice condiments and even a meal buzzer which is surprising for a small town joint. Everything was clean and nice and the outside tables and inside were really cute. The actual chimney tree is visible from the deck and free, which is a nice touch. They also serve ice cream which looked delicious and the other customers seemed to enjoy it a lot. read more

The Chimney Tree Grill - The food was really good! Cute atmosphere too. There were stools inside and tables outside to enjoy the fresh air. - Burgers Near Me - Phillipsville, California

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Great little family place. The kids enjoyed the Chimney Tree and the food was great. A great place to stop along the Avenue of the Giants!!!!! read more

This place is great! There is tons of room for seating. Mostly outdoor. There is a small bar area to sit at inside, and then the outside deck has umbrella seating. Then there is a huge lot of picnic tables and a playground for kids. They accept debit cards, and have one of those "rings when your food is ready" chips to give you. There are restrooms on site as well. The food is good and there are plenty of options. You even get to build your burger on the side (choices from condiments, to lettuce, tomato, jalapenos, etc). Staff is super friendly, and they have great desserts. read more

This seemed like a cute place and we were really hungry as we came off the highway. I checked reviews and saw 4 stars and was hopeful. We asked the sweet girl behind the about the Vegan burger - she said it was her favorite - so since we don't eat meat it was the logical choice. The meals were ready quick enough but when I took off the bun to look at my burger, I could see that 1/2 of it had only a crusty bottom of the burger left - the inside was gone. I cut it in half and began eating the other half. After the first couple of bites it was clear that they'd DEEP FRIED this vegan burger! There was so much grease my husband and I couldn't eat it at all. Unfortunately, we both had a few bites because we were so famished and he started getting sick within about 30 minutes and spent the next few hours in misery. I started to get sick that evening and had a full food poisoning experience that kept me sick until 4 AM on the first day of my vacation. Don't know about the rest of their food, but don't order the vegan burger! Who deep fries a vegan burger? Two stars because the clerk was sweet and helpful and it was nice to sit outside. read more

Food good. Service with a smile. Needs s little cleaning. And the restrooms need to be fixed. Understood it's by camping sites but dirty port-a-potty not nice. read more

5 stars again this year for their burger, grilled hot dog and sweet potato fries. 7 days a week from 11-8

Our ravenous crew stopped for a quick bite to eat and were not disappointed. The staff was young, but kind and professional. Even when we asked them to turn down the music outside so we could enjoy the natural beauty and each other's company more fully, they were eager to oblige. The food was very good, especially the teriyaki burger. Yum! Thumbs up on the curly fries and onion rings, too. The outdoor dining experience is great because you are surrounded by trees and hills. We loved the ambiance. Only giving it four stars, though, because the sweet potato fries and the zucchini sticks were really overdone. However, everything else was great. And the chef even gave us an extra basket of curly fries for free. Right on!!! Now that's definitely my cup of tea. read more

A hidden gem. Found this place by chance and decided to give it a try. It is a small little burger spot with a nice outdoor seating area. Ended up trying the Ortega chili burger, which was absolutely amazing, and the mushroom burger which was up there as well. Ordered the fries which were delicious and stood out from the average. The ingredients were read more

Great stop after driving through the Avenue of the Giants!!! Food was served quick and it was good! Loved sitting out on the wood tables. Friendly service. read more

Burgers were juicy, hot and flavorful. Definitely can tell the burgers were grilled fresh. Topping bar was great, not the most sanitary but everything seemed fresh. Outdoor seating was nice, especially on the cool day. Casual place to grab a hot burger after a long morning of hiking! read more

I don't eat beef so I can only speak to the chicken burger, which twice now has been very tasty and moist. Everyone else I've traveled with has gotten either the cheeseburger or the bacon cheeseburger. Rave reviews about those! The first visit, though I agree that it takes a long time to get your food, was definitely good enough to bring us back a month later when in the area again. The 2nd time we got there about 45 minutes before closing and as soon as we walked in the door, the cook and server both were obvious about looking back at the clock behind them. That didn't feel good when we were doing our best to get there before closing time on our road trip. Aside from the chicken and burgers, the potato and macaroni salads are really good! We've also had vanilla milkshakes, which were very good! Overall, great food worth making the stop for. But if we're close to closing time next time, we'll probably stop someplace else sooner. read more

Not many options for food in this area that won't cost you an arm, leg and your kids right pinky finger. This place has an area for the kids to run around and they have a decent menu with reasonable pricing. The tree isn't super exciting but the food is cheap. read more