My dad (96) and I came in for a good burger and onion rings tonight. He's been living in Lompoc about 18 months and we've been to just about every burger place here. He told me this is the best place I've taken him yet! It was really good! Recommend this over all other. read more

Best burger joint by far. Even a bit better than a Jalama burger!! Creative menu with the A-Z listings is The Best read more

Tom's does burgers and a few other things, but for me, it's about their burgers and I think they make a pretty good one. Tom's shtick is an A-Z burger menu, and that makes it kind of fun, albeit more for the adventurous type who has no issue with slapping peanut butter on a burger. As for my rating, I was borderline 3/4 stars. I went w/ 4 stars because they consistently make a good burger. PROS: Burgers are tasty! Fresh ingredients coupled w/ flavorful beef, and just messy enough to make you keep the wrap around the burger. Tasty shoestring fries are always cooked the same way -- I have never had them over nor undercooked. Efficient operation w/ satisfactory service team. Lastly, Tom's remains a thriving food establishment in a dying Lompoc, and I appreciate that. CONS: Tom's comes off to me as kind of a gloomy place--it needs better lighting. Cash only, so that debit card is of no value. I won't drive to Lompoc just to go to Tom's (unless my daughter's in town -- she'd give Tom's 5 stars), but if you're in town, it's worth the stop. Their strength is predicated upon tasty burgers and fries which will always please the palate. read more

I've been there several times and the food has always been good and the service has always been wonderful the service is still wonderful but there was a larger cook in the back he was very rude making comments that I could hear and I don't think I'm gonna be going back there. read more

best burgers and shakes. you must go eat here. highly recommend. thank you so much

The most delicious burgers + onion rings with friendly staff! Great hidden gem. Just be prepared to hunt for parking but it's worth it!

A great place to eat for many years. Always a great meal and friendly staff whenever we go. The Jalapeño Burger is my go to order along with a 1/2 order of delicious onion rings. read more

Great breakfast and lunches. The variety of hamburgers they have available are creative and tasty.....that said the Club Sandwich which isn't on the menu is my favorite. read more

Favorite burgers in town. Love this little hidden gem. We recommend to family and friends.

Moved back to town almost a year ago, been meaning to stop and enjoy a good burger . It was great, good prices and the waitstaff are nice and friendly! Will plan to stop by more often now. Thanks Tom's! read more

We love Tom's the owner is the best and everyone there treats you like family! We always get requests from our out of town guests for a visit, and we always oblige! It was also our first meal when we brought our baby home from 96 days in the NICU. Tom's is a staple in our community and in our home! read more

I really like that they have a very big variety of burgers. I like the cheeseburger that I have had from them.

Love this place. Great burgers and fries. Great service. When I want a good burger at a sit down this is my go to.

Nice traditional burger joint with a very casual, family feel. They have a lot of different ways you can customize your burgers. The fries are skinny but the portion is huge! It's a good place for families and kids. read more

Prompt friendly service. Food was delicious. Split a Denver omelette--more than enough for two! Restaurant was clean well kept. Would go back. read more

Awesome staff and great burgers - will repeat a lot! Plenty of burgers to choose from and with great fires and the best service - everyone has to try this place. Stay local and away from the chain restaurants. read more

First off, absolutely phenomenal staff. They checked up on us for refills and if the food was okay 2-3 times. They also brought up the check during the meal for fast and easy payment. The food was absolutely phenomenal aswell. I would recommend the "i" burger (bacon burger) . Their menu has the alphabet worth of burgers (it will make sense once you get there). It is a must stop for everyone coming through this town. A great bite for sure! read more

Tom's is trip down memory lane that did not disappoint. The burgers are not only amazing and unusual (see menu) they know how to cook them; and they should, they have been doing it for over 30 years. Service is impeccable. Bonus, your kids can see an old fashioned ticket with actual math and everything! To work here, you must not only have a great attitude but be able to perform basic (hmmm...is it still basic these days?) arithmetic. Don't skip Lompoc - they have hidden gems. It was worth the calories and excuse me now while I go do some cardio. read more

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First time here, and we loved it! Burgers were on point and half side of fries fed my whole family. Service was excellent. We will definitely be here often for more burgers! read more

Tom's - Yummy Avocado cheeseburger with grilled onions - Burgers Near Me - Lompoc, California

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oh my when you get the French fries get no more than a 1/2 basket, onion rigs amazing. All the food is delicious and menu is crazy fun to consider all the choices. It is literally "A-Z" with a combo for each letter, but they are happy to give you what you want off menu. Staff are all "professional" waitresses (they have a clue and anticipate what you need and come back when you do need something)! Definitely a little hidden local gem. read more

It's been a while since I was last there, but the food and the service were both terrific. They give you a huge serving of fries as their "regular" size. You won't leave hungry and you'll enjoy every bite. read more

Good burgers and good fries. Lots of options to make everyone happy. They are willing to make modifications. I've had two different burgers and both were great! read more

It's so nice to see Toms open for dine in. I came for breakfast with my Dad and the food is always fresh, hot and portion sizes are great. I love their pancakes and bacon. Always one of my favorites. Then we decided we would let Toms cook dinner for us as well. Dinner was amazing as always. read more

I love Toms, breakfast lunch and dinner, and the waitresses are the bomb, very sweet, this place has been in town for many years,

Tom's is the neighborhood favorite. I found that out when I first moved here. Everyone wants to go to Tom's for lunch. "Do you want to burger? Yeah, well we go to Tom's." Since the closing of Jalama Beach café in Lompoc, Tom's has filled in the void of a place that one could go to get a central coast style burger. PROS: this place is family oriented with lots of seating, enough for you and your friends. The waitresses and the host they're all neighbors, they're all friends. They will welcome you they will feed you good food. The menu is cleverly laid out in alphabetical order from A to Z. Each letter represent different type of burger with unique toppings and all tasting great! They serve a huge basket of gorgeous looking fries this definitely earned them a fifth star! CONS: parking is sufficient but make sure you carpool there for lunch. read more

Good burger selections. I had a bacon-avocado burger with fries and 1/2 order of onion rings. The burger was moist and tasty; very good. Onion rings held together and did not separate from the batter. I would return there in a minute for the food buuuuuutttttt........... I asked for ranch dressing and they charged for it. "Everyone charges for ranch dressing." was what the hostess said to me in an condescending way. First of all, I've never been talked to like that by a hostess and not "everyone" charges for ranch dressing. Big BOOOOOOOOO!!!! You're not getting another dollar from me Tom's. You made a bad first impression on me and it will be the last. read more

Don Willis burger is famous, so, as the waitperson recommended, I went for it! This must be the friendliest place in town! Don Willis has double grilled cheese, burger patty, avocado, some grilled and some raw onions.......ask Mary, she will completely hook you up with Tom's best burgers. read more

Tom's - This is the Don Willis burger! Holy crap, its huge. Its an off the menu item that Mary recommended. Rock on, Don! - Burgers Near Me - Lompoc, California

Had to come Back and have my favorite burger the "I" burger and I added an Ortega Chile this time.... sooooo gooood! Staff is always great there. read more

Tom's - Burgers Near Me - Lompoc, California

Tom's makes a terrific burger, although their menu can be a little difficult to read. I get the schtick, but you literally have to read every convoluted sentence to decipher what's in each burger. My friends and I always get the "Dirty Mary" burger -- which isn't even on the menu -- named after one of the servers. This monster burger comes with: avocado, bacon, two types of cheese, raw onion, grilled onion, onion rings, jalapeños, bbq sauce, mayo, lettuce, tomato and I add a fried egg to the monstrosity. Their baskets of fries and onion rings remind me of The Hat down in LA -- one order can easily feed a small village. The prices are reasonable and the staff always welcoming. read more

As a straight up burger joint, this one gets 5 stars. Its a low key local place that hasn't been corrupted by the chain mentality. Service was excellent, with the waitress willing to work with one of our folks that has a gluten allergy. While she wasn't knowledgeable about the allergy, she was helpful with suggestions. Food was excellent. Lots of crazy burger choices. Everyone was happy with their choices. They were happy to split the checks and took credit cards, which may have been a problem in the past. BTW: if you like fries, get the full order. the 1/4 order by itself puts a mcdonalds large fries to shame. read more

Cute local spot with a relaxed family atmosphere. Mostly just burgers, but some other items such as salads and chicken strips as well. The menu is A-Z burgers all kinds of toppings from jalapeno to avocado to horseradish to peanut butter. How creative (not all are actually letters of the alphabet...some say things like amazing or spicy or delicious or whatever). I had the horseradish. The patty itself was kind of bland, I think if it had a bit of salt, it would have made the horseradish stand out more. Also, the bun gets soggy very quickly. My roomie and I split the 1/4 fries & 3/4 onion rings--fries were thin and a bit too crunchy, nothing special. The onion rings are big, crispy, and delicious. Great dipped in their thick ranch dressing. Overall it's ok, maybe if they toasted the buns I would like it better. CASH OR CHECK ONLY read more

If you find yourself in Lompoc looking for lunch this is the spot! An alphabetically whimsical list of burgers, but also other great sandwiches and baskets. They also serve breakfast. I had a solid but and my wife had a grilled cheese, dressed up with grilled white onions, bacon and avocado, as suggested by our great server. We shared the 1/4 basket of fries and it was more than we could finish. 5 fingers! read more

Food, service and ambulance are all a 10 out of 10. We have gone to Tom's since it was a "hole in the wall" on H Street! It has always been consistent in all 3 areas. They are who they say they are in every way and super thoughtful. I have the highest respect for them and still love their burgers, as does my son when he visits. They are our happy memory "go to" place. My favorite is the "F" burger with Mayo instead of thousand island type sauce, extra pickles and very crispy bacon. read more

Our Fridays Mens Lunch group has tried all the burger places in town, and this one again and again rates as the best burger in town. Service is reliably both friendly and good. The quality and service of one of the $14 dollar burger places, and at a more reasonable price. Two warnings: an order of fries is enough for a large group, and, parking is limited as they share a parking lot with Central Coast Specialty Foods. read more

Weird but fun options on the menu! Makes you step out of your comfort zone to try some combination of accompaniments on a burger that you normally wouldn't even think of let alone consider. But what fun is being normal? It's kind of like taking a dare...and winning! It's a fun place, the staff are super nice, polite and helpful, and the food really is great. It's just a great place when you're feeling fun & frisky for something new :) read more

Tom's is one of the better burger joints in Northern Santa Barbara county. The A-Z burger menu makes ordering somewhat experimental - so have fun and order something unusual - otherwise, you'll miss out. The inside is a bit dated - Tom's could use a bit of a refresh. I wouldn't take a date or business partner to eat there, but eating here with a handful of good friends can be a memorable experience. I've been eating at Tom's for 20 years - lots of regulars make Tom's a very busy restaurant. read more

The food was delicious. We ordered the F and the X burgers from the menu. The flavor was great, however the buns weren't toasted (or not toasted enough), so they got soggy from the sauce and toppings. Aside from that, I wouldn't change anything else about these burgers. On the menu there is 26 different burger options, plus you can create your own, so I'll be back to try out the other items! Overall, the food experience was great! read more

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Can't go wrong at Tom's especially on Thursdays! Ham and swiss sandwich with pickles and lettuce on a roll with a bowl of their swiss potato soup! If heaven could be food, that would be one destination! Fast to go service and always friendly service!!! Oh and their fries are pretty good too! Kids should try the pizza burger, I grew up on it and it was pretty good! read more

Food is good but the only thing I dont get why not have meals for them prices and Service is terrible I have a empty glass for 30 minutes and the waitress would passed by and not ask if we would like some more to drink or if we are doing OK... will not eat there again read more

Toms is classic. I've been going here since I was 8. I'm now 23 and still haven't had one bad experience