While I was in San Antonio for a work trip, I wanted something that was local and not your typical fast food stop. I also knew that I wanted something that felt like home. So, I looked up a few places and found this gem not too far from work. I looked at the menu ahead of time, and new that they were good for their burgers, but I was really craving a chicken bacon and avocado sando. I pulled in, and went inside, definitely a cozy warm little vibe. I was greeted immediately and asked for the grilled chicken sandwich, add bacon, add cheese. However, they only had guac vs the avocado, and I opted out for that. I added a side of fries too, bc all the photos looked great. I took my food to go, and could not wait to get back to campus to dig in. This sandwich was soooo good. It was grilled just right, juicy tender, bacon crispy, cheese all melty. Add some lettuce, onion, pickle, with mayo, and it all just worked really great together! I do wish I had the avo, but I digress! The fries reminded me of home fries from 5 guys or other home made style fries. They stayed nice, hot and crispy for my drive back to work. This will definitely be a place I keep on the list when I'm in town visiting. Gotta try that burger next! read more

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Came to babes for the first time and it didn't disappoint. There's nothing fancy about this place and that's exactly what it should be. We came around 11:30 am on a Friday and it wasn't very busy. Our order did take a while to come out. Regardless, everything came out right and fresh. The burger buns were perfectly toasted and gave the burger a great flavor. The fries were ok. We also had a side of fried jalapenos which were alright. Wouldn't get it again. We ate outside since the inside can get a bit smoky from the cooking but it's so loud out there! Anyways, burgers were good, service was friendly. Check it out and give them a try. read more

Babe's Old Fashioned Food - Kids burger - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We were skeptical because of the area but let me tell you! The service was great! The staff was so friendly and quick! The place gave old time diner feel and I loved the vibe! They took the order and then on a wire glided it to the kitchen staff it was pretty cool! The food was pretty solid and again- typical diner, the burger was nice and greasy and great! The onion rings were alright, honestly I prefer mine a little thicker. The milkshake was just ice cream churned up, nothing special but it was cool just the way they added the cherry on top and everything. Will be coming back! read more

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The police is very cool looking. It has a retro feel and things looked really promising. They tout "Chicago Style" pizza and burgers etc... We order a pizza and some sweet potato fries. The fries were crispy and super tasty. The pizza, however, was chalky and plain gross. The DiGionrno type pizza you get at the supermarket is better than this. Very disappointing. read more

Babe's Old Fashioned Food - Cheese Pizza and fries - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Always great burgers and friendly service. Mushrooms are the best in town. I always recommend babes read more

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I came here the other day after I dropped off my fiance at a Yelp Elite Event. This place was close by and had a good amount of parking. I found parking near the entrance. There were other parking spots a bit further if you you like to park away from other cars. There was only one group of people in line when I entered the restaurant. The have a system that an employee writes down your order and then passes it to the employee at the register. The only issue that I have with system is that you can't see their selection of drinks when you originally put in your order because the refrigerator where the drinks are around the corner. I originally ordered just a Chili Cheeseburger and a Twisted Tea for my meal. I then went around the corner to the register where I could see the rest of the beer selection. After seeing the full selection of beer, I decided to change my Twisted Tea to a Foster's. I also added a Onion Rings to my meal. They gave me the Foster's right away. I took a seat and waited for my food and had some of my Fosters. It was a typical large can of Fosters. Reminded me of a comedian that said Fosters is Australian for piss. I am not holding my poor choice of beer against Babes. I ordered the beer because I did not have one in years. I now can go another few years without having another Foster's. My name was announced shortly after that my food was ready. It is not really fast food speed but did come out quickly. I thought the chili burger had good taste and the onion rings were crispy. The place had a casual atmosphere. There were a few TVs thought the restaurant. Shortly after I finished my beer and burger, my fiance texted me that her Yelp Elite Event was over so I made my way out. There servers at the building will clear you table. Consider this while considering your tip when ordering. I recommend this place for a really good burger. read more

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Best burger I've had, better than Chris Madrids and Chesters, plus it's not expensive. Inside is really nice and classic, and the milkshakes are refreshing, fries are perfect and crispy. My wife and I can't wait to come back! read more

Slow service, hair in my food I was there for a full hour waiting and other family who where bigger got there food before me like how hard is it time make a salad read more

Really disturbing experience at Babes yesterday. We watched a cook coughing over the food while preparing it, then heard him read a customer's order ticket out loud and say, "Okay, this one wants pu**bes** on hers." Completely disgusting and beyond inappropriate for anyone handling food. We weren't the only people disturbed either -- other customers nearby got up and left after hearing the comment. This seriously raised concerns about cleanliness and professionalism. I've already emailed management directly regarding the situation and hope it's addressed immediately. read more

Who doesn't love a local burger joint for lunch? Love the decor with the baseball cards in the tables and the jukebox in the corner. The cashier took care of us with a smile. And it's always fun to watch your orders fly on the cable to the kitchen. The kids enjoyed their burgers and fries. I devoured my club sandwich. And it doesn't hurt that kids eat free when adults buy and entree. So for our family of 4 it works out great. We will be back for lunch or dinner. Great for a family or with friends. read more

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My girlfriend was craving a burger and fries so she took me to Babes for lunch. The burger and fries are very good. The staff are very friendly and efficient. If you are looking for a good burger and fries... Babe's is a fun place. Will be back. FYI... There is plenty of parking. read more

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Food is about as solid as the smells you get if you sit near the restrooms. Came here as a suggestion from a friend(first and last time I take his suggestion lol). His desk is he likes how cheap their beer is. Their beer section is whack. Voodoo ranger is about it in terms of IPAs. Sat near the table closest to the tv near the restroom and got whiffs of raw sewage every time someone would open the door leading to the restrooms. Went to use the restroom to wash my hand and can confirm the smell is coming from the sanitary sewer line under the restroom. The burger itself was jut "aite." Had fried mushrooms also as an app which I figured "how can you mess that up, it's literally mushrooms with fried breading." Welp, the breading was hardly seasoned. Tasted like bland flour on a soggy mushroom. I don't plan on coming here again, it's a pass! read more

Went to this Babes location and the staff was extremely friendly and the food was outstanding and fast. We both had their standard burger and were really happy with the food. We will definitely go back. read more

Don't know where to start? Get the old fashioned burger. We get it almost every time we go!! There is this one guy on the grill and if we are lucky he is there, he makes them so great and I would even say "with love"!! A really delicious burger and the staff is always super nice. I definitely recommend. read more

Too noisy. You have to yell to converse. Dirty tables. Tables smeared with food, oil, handprints, and the floors around tables have food, dirty face masks, greasy napkins, all under foot. Only 2 people at front to take your order, ring you up and serve beer, and make milkshakes. Waited 55 minutes for 1 milkshake. Asked 3 times at cashier, and She stated, "we are busy taking orders"--- the other woman, besides cashier, was slow, lost, and could not see with the half foot long bangs, hanging out of cap. Chili burger is NOT a homemade chili con carne burger, it has so much high fructose syrup, it is like eating sugar mush. Fried mushrooms come with a small, one -fourth plastic cup, of watery gravy. Want extra, gotta pay couple bucks extra. Self serve on your tea. Mess there too. Dirty tongs, counter covered in water tea, lemon wedges, trash. Do not bother asking the 1 cashier for anything because Leanne will sarcasticaly reply, "thank you for being sooooo UNDERSTANDING that we are taking orders (money) that is why your drinks, milkshakes, are not out yet! (hour later, and your done eating, ready to get the heck out from this loud and bottom of the rung COMMON dive). It is a CATTLE CALL. Take a drive East on Fredericksburg rd., to TIP TOP CAFE. Nice. Quiet. Clean. Customer service is king. Delish pies! Fried onion rings and mushrooms, served to you. Or go to 410 DINER on Broadway. These 2 places are civilized. Not a dive joint as BABES. Only thing missing at BABES is mud wrestling on the greasy floors. Take some pepto bismo, for heartburn. Oh, and they have NO PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT ON DUTY. LIKE THE LOW WATTAGE, DOOR WEDGES AT COUNTER, MISSING MANAGEMENT HAS NO IDEA HOW TO TAKE CARE OF CUSTOMERS. NEVER RETURNING TO THIS DIVE. If you have no qualms with this place, sadly, it means you have not had better QUALITY and settle for whatever is thrown out, at you, via a yell. Oops!! hang onto the stair rails. Greasy floors! LOUD. OBNOXIOUS. COMMON. LOW QUALITY. STOCKYARD CATTLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. Life is too short to eat slop. read more

Babe's Old Fashioned Food - Floors around tables. Food. Grease. Black Mold. Mildew. - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Dined at Babe's again. We were quite happy with all aspects of the restaurant particularly the food. They filled our stomachs and satisfied us with the old fashioned burgers and French fries. A good time for us. read more

Drove from Austin The establishment is clean, the staff were friendly the food was delicious the butter on the hamburger bun made my burger even more delicious. First time here will definitely be back. read more

Updated: placed a Togo order via phone. Lady on the phone was very nice. Went to pick up and babes is the same decor. Same ole babes as it has been for years. The staff was exceptional. Everyone very nice and helpful. The burgers are ok. Definitely not in my top 10 for sure but it's worth trying every once in a while. If you love them. Awesome. Keep going if you love them. Show them love when you can. The onions tasted like cardboard. Just not good at all. The rating is 100% solely for the staff. They were great. read more

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Not sure why the stars are so low, this place has some of the best burgers in SA! Their wings are really good too but I ask for no breading. Their fried pickles are great and my wife loves the fried mushrooms. Fries could use some improvement though and maybe add draft beer! read more

Crowded,loud,they have patio. They didn't have the orders right short one burger. Issue solved quickly. Onion rings ok,fries ok,bacon cheese burger good flavor and juicy. I recommend this place. read more

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Great food. Burgers are amazing. Especially with grilled onions and Jalapeños. We did take out. Even the fries were still great by the time we got where we were going. Great place to eat. read more

Babe's Old Fashioned Food - Almost done. It was amazing. Plan on finishing it up too. Best burger - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Babe's is a truly local burger chain the honors the rustic throwback establishments. The interior is mostly wood, and you'll find order hand written and "thrown" along a wire to the kitchen. They're known for their burgers and it's easy to see why. The burgers are good but missing that extra pinch to make them great. That said, they have a lot going for them. They're are pretty large and a great value for the price. They're pretty salty which helps to bring out the flavor a lot, but that also means the flavor of the meat gets lost along the way. The fries are a welcomed compliment. They're succulent and add a lot to the meal. Prices are reasonable, and despite a big parking lot, you'll likely have a little trouble finding a space due to the popularity here. That said, this is a truly locals joint that should be appreciated as a solid neighborhood option. read more

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You come here for casual convenience and fried food for sure. It was very busy Friday night at 6:20PM, lots of families dining in and lots of take out. NOT FAST, only 4 people working, and waiting roughly 25-30 minutes for our order for our family. Food is all very greasy and heavy as you'd expect, but still yummy! Recommend the fried pickles and onion rings and fries! Fried mushrooms were a miss. Tables were sticky, but they do take your trash away for you. Super super casual place. Portions are massive!! Price range of $8-$12 a person! read more

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I really wanted onion ring and saw Babe's, I was crunch for time so I got there at 12:58, they had several special going on and I chose the chicken sandwich. I ask the cashier if it was good, she stated that they are freshly made, as they batter it and the same with the onion rings and the fries are homemade, I did order my sandwich special and forgot to check before I left to see if they honored my request. After I place the order I asked her if it would be ready by 1:15 and with great confidence, she said yes. She is very nice and friendly. When I received my food I went straight to the fries and they were hot , just like I love them I waited till I got home to check the rest of the food. I went the restroom just to see if it was clean and it sure was spotless. When I open my container the sandwich was still very hot and my onion rings were also still hot and they were very thin, which was the best part for me. My sandwich was exactly how I ordered it and they had all my condiments, ketchup, napkins in the bag. The gentleman that hand me my food was very friendly. I enjoyed my whole visit, thanks for a great experience. I went the restroom just to see if it was clean and it sure was spotless. read more

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Order was taken quick by the staff. No lines , but the place was packed. Ordered double cheese with bacon along with fried pickles and half and half of fries and onion rings. Everything was made fresh to order and was delicious. The big red tasted flat unfortunately but the place had the football game on and there were plenty of arcade like games which was cool! Overall the place was well lit and not too loud. I would come back again! read more

A few years ago, my wife and I ate at Babe's, on Fredericksburg Road. As we were plowing into the burgers, a cockroach dropped from the ceiling onto our table. 'Nuff said. Fast forward a few years later. We decided to give it another chance. Unfortunately, another cockroach made its appearance, this time by the restrooms. It was on its back, legs in the air. No one bothered to clear him away. We made the solid decision not to eat there. This location is now dead to us. read more

This no-frills joint has a good thing going, great tasting food! This was my first time visiting Babe's, and I was so glad I did. I ordered a cheeseburger basket combo. It comes with a standard cheeseburger, dressed with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, fresh, cut fries, and a drink for about $10. Honestly you can't beat that price. The burgers are made to order and unfortunately they forgot to put the mushrooms requested on mine. There's open seating and a very casual vibe inside. You can tell this is a local joint frequented by folks stopping in for lunch or perhaps families for dinner. I would definitely recommend Babe's and look forward to coming back here soon. read more

Babe's Old Fashioned Food - Cheeseburger and Fries - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The food is excellent! Hands down the best food. My personal go-to's are the classic burger, spicy chicken sandwich, shakes, wings, hamburger pizza, and the fajita chicken with sautéed jalepenos. Also has some solid tea. read more

Came after my son's track meet at Alamo Heights after driving around for about an hour deciding where and what to eat. They are short staffed but the cooks were def hustling all the orders and the 2 girls upfront were very nice. We got burgers, cheese sticks, fries and wings. Those wings I love the breading that they do, they are def up there with wingstop for the best wings in my opinion. Food is very good, only thing I didn't care for was the bottom bun did get a tad soggy from the grease but it still was a good burger read more

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ROACHES!!! Food has always been good but a ROACH crawled across the table WHILE WE WERE EATING. We will not be coming back anytime soon. It definitely needs to be cleaned, it always felt dirty but this is a new level. UPDATE: called the restaurant and the manager didn't even apologize. When I asked for a refund they said they wouldn't give us one because we didn't "tell them right then and there". There were 20 people waiting in line and we did not wish to announce it to the whole restaurant. We called back and the owner yelled at my mother and refused to refund us because it wasn't "in the food". They must be very used to roaches in their facility to be this casual about it. In addition to this, after writing this review, we called corporate and the man Tony stated because of this review they couldn't help up because we were "most likely lying". Why would we go through all this effort for a 45$ refund just to be lying? Do yourself a favor and do not go to this establishment. read more

My wife and I were in your O'Connor location, on the 6th on December, it was 64° inside the restaurant we asked the manager about the temperature it set at 64 degrees . She walked over and looked at the thermostat and then walked away did not change it, It was blowing cold air. Everybody in the restaurant was wearing coats because it was so cold. We were shaking from being so cold we could not eat our food. We ordered the onion rings and a burgers and both were cold by the time we walked from the pickup counter to the table. The food was cold. The restaurant always smells like sewer every time we go there, the staff always comments yeah we know. read more

It was our first time eating here. We got a recommendation from a local guy who said this place was better than the famous Chunky's located nearby. You order your food upfront and pay for it, then grab a seat where you want. The food was very tasty and flavorful! The only reason I'm giving this place 4 stars is because the overall service was 'meh' and we did have to wait quite some time for our food. It was fresh though...... read more

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First time here. Nice place. The young man at the counter was very friendly. He went over the menu, and explained the specials. I got a cheese bacon burger. It's was great! Prices are ok. I'll be back. Thank all of you so much. read more

This was our first time visiting Babe's, we had heard of it but hadn't made time to go, and we finally stopped by after my son's tball game one night; and I'll tell you, it was the BEST decision we made. The place looks so nice, it's clean, the food selection was great, from pizza to burgers and those fried jalapeño slices my goodness!! Definitely recommend! read more

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Ordered fried mushrooms and paid for extra ranch... was told at the counter that my extra ranch was in the bag... got home and didn't have 1 ranch!! They just put a bunch of gravy - none of the ranch I paid for. I want to return the whole order but am on a time crunch so I can't. What a waste of money. read more

I was in the Army for most of my adult life. When I say food is bad... It's bad. All I could taste is the burned crust, and an occasional onion. read more

Babe's Old Fashioned Food - Babe's Old Fashioned Hamburger Pizza - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This place has stood the rest of time.Classic. They have a great little patio,friendly service and literally just like they advertise in their name straight forward old fashioned delicious delights with no fuss about it. The burgers are a little small but that's not big deal it helps limit food waste because you are going to definitely want to get the fries.Similar texture to home fries and those are my absolute favorite kind of fries let me tell you. Chicken sandwich is huge.It's a juicy,generous perfectly cooked grilled breast.I was feeling frisky and added chili and Swiss cheese.They have beans in the chili FYI and that is at least my preferred way but but I realize folks have their own very specific preferences. I roll with it I do not discriminate against chili lol Anyway as far as the staff they all had mask on and upfront the head of house had forgotten it one interaction and had in on another but it seemed to just be a oversight maybe just forgot because when we went back for the second order she had it on.Yay! I am heading out on vacation soon to go hiking and don't need any trouble with so many activities anchored down so I'm really only wanting to deal with safe choices. I need my r&r.Go here it's nothing fancy but it sure is good and it's ideal for your meat and potatoes friends,however they have tasty salads too. read more

The first time I went was last week looking for a good burger. Me and my young adult kids thought it was ok. So I went back yesterday and got fooled by the food. Jalapeños and fries was cold and old. The burger was not as good as the first ones last week. And tge pizza was trash. O don't recommend this place it was not so worth my 27.00 at all. I'm very disappointed and displeased. MY dogs love fries they wouldn't even touch them. Never again not worth it in my opinion. read more

Great place sure some burgers! I cannot stress how delicious and crispy the fries are! My favorite! Friendly staff and the patio is pup friendly! read more

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Food was really good! A bit greasy, but honestly that probably makes it better! Customer service isn't great or bad it's just there! Price was fair! read more

Babe's Old Fashioned Food - Burgers Near Me - San Antonio, Texas