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Bob's Big Boy


Bob's Big Boy
4211 Riverside Dr
Burbank, CA 91505
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 #17 of 137 restaurants in Burbank
  • Cuisines: American, Café, Diner, Hamburgers, Californian
  • Price range*: £1-12 ($1-$20)
  • Neighbourhood: Central San Fernando Valley
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
  • Address: 4211 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505
  • Phone:  (818) 843-9334
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“always a winner when you...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
15 Oct 2008

always a winner when you want to cheat on your diet. more

“Really not good food...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
28 Jul 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Really not good food, but hey -- it's a California State Historical Landmark. London has their Roman Wall and Big Ben, but we have Bob's. more

“great joint. never know...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
21 Jul 2008

great joint. never know who you'll run into. more

“First place I ever got...”
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4 of 5 stars
tweet1get1
29 Jun 2008

First place I ever got steak and eggs. And, I still get the craving every once in a while. more

“I eat there frequently...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
14 May 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I eat there frequently, love it. more

“finest hamburger in the entire world... the original american experience.”
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5 of 5 stars
hawaiidan
12 May 2008
2/4 found this review helpful

I grew up eating Bobs since 1946.... worked while in school cooking at the Burbank BOBS, which has not changed except for the drivein side in 0ver 60 years. Its been declared a national monument..... its where the original double deck hamburger was created in 1936...over in Glendale (No not Mc Donalds as the food channel said) The took down... more

“My wife loves it here...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
12 May 2008

My wife loves it here. It's Bob's, what do you want? It's my childhood now that I think about it! more

“Overrated”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
11 May 2008

Overrated more

“I love their burgers and...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
23 Apr 2008

I love their burgers and my family adores their chili spaghetti. more

“Burgers and Fries...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
28 Feb 2008

Burgers and Fries, strawberry shake. Dont bother me, I'm eating. more

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Bob's Big Boy Address

4211 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505
Tel: (818) 843-9334
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.