Small retro diner on the opposite side of the highway from The Olive Pit. Decent food. Short-order with limited menu: burgers, a couple shakes, fries. I had the chicken burger. Basic; but tasty. Our whole party agreed the bread used for the burger buns was very good: soft, expertly-toasted on the grill. Service with a smile was appreciated. A remodel might help allay anyone's fears of eating at a divey establishment, but if you can look past the aging building and funky fan above the entrance you'll find the kitchen area clean and the food satisfying. read more

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Cook to order burgers and shakes with a personal touch. Sit at the counter, tables, or take it outside under the covered patio. read more

Bartels Giant Burger - Burgers Near Me - Corning, California

Just stopped here waiting for a coworker to catch up. Ordered a Giant burger combo and it was stellar! Meat was well cooked, veggies were fresh and fries were cooked well. I would definitely come here again and again! read more

Bartels Giant Burger - Giant burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Corning, California

I was thrilled to find a burger place near by as we traveled on I-5 that had such wonderful Yelp ratings. Oh my gosh. What a huge disappointment. The burgers we so dry. (I later learned the cook kept squeezing the juices out as the burgers cooked). The lettuce, tomato etc were so very limp and sparse. Bathrooms were very dirty which makes me wonder if their public bathroom is a mess how clean is the kitchen we didn't see? Again, a disappointment. read more

Our family decided to stop off here for some food on our way back home from our Labor Day weekend trip. It looked like a classic burger place and that sounded far more enticing than the run of the mill fast food joints. That's pretty much where the excitement ended. My kids ordered grilled cheese sandwiches, which were all black and burnt on one side and I got a basic hamburger, which was raw on the inside. Definitely not healthy nor safe for a pregnant mommy. With 2.5 hours left on our trip turning around to inform them of their poor quality wasn't going to happen so we continued down the road. But trust me when I say that we will NEVER be back. read more

Bartels Giant Burger - Burnt grilled cheese sandwich! - Burgers Near Me - Corning, California

Stopped on way back from wedding in Oregon. Not only friendly service awesome burgers made to order. We will be stopping whenever we go back and forth read more

This was by far one of the best burgers I've had in a long while! The burger was cooked perfect with fresh toppings and fresh hot fries. Also the prices are great and you won't leave here hungry! read more

Got a giant burger meal($9.15) with fried jalapeños($0.50). I ate it. The meat tasted really fresh as did the lettuce, tomato, and onion. It was seasoned really well and it was cooked to what I ordered. The fries and the "fry sauce" were undoubtedly my favorite part. I even ate all my girlfriend's fries, hah! I couldn't control myself strangely. Now for the cons; flies. There were many flies buzzing around the entire resturant and they kept landing on me. It was quite annoying. The place as a whole wasn't very clean but for a hole in the wall that's not very important to me, it may be to you. Still worth a visit especially if your driving through the area. It's right off the exit ramp! read more

Thank GOD for you yelpers! I have driven by here dozens of time on way to or from Redding. I was craving a burger around Red Bluff as I was heading south on 1-5. This place popped up and wow, was it a delicious experience!! Think late 60's or 70's Drive-in. Around ten stools at the counter and a few tables inside the place along with we a several metAl picnic tables out front. I ordered the giant burger and added pepper jack cheese and so the $6.55 burger became around $9. Add on some brewed ice tea and the total came to $14. The burgers are cooked on a flat top here. No flame. The patty is 8 oz or so and well seasoned. Nice crust on the patty. Standard fixings with tomato, green leaf lettuce, thin red onions and ketchup. I ordered it cooked medium and it was. Juicy and a little grease. It's definitely a three to five napkin burger. The brewed ice tea was tasty! Unsweetened and just the way I like it. They also offer old school shakes and malts here. Service was quIck and friendly here and they seem to do a very good business for such a small town. I guess when you do things right people come back. I know I'll be back on my next trip to Redding. I just wish I didn't live 2 plus hours away! read more

Great place!!! The Burgers and fries were very good but the milkshakes were amazing! They were made with real ice cream and were very thick and creamy. There were several flavors. I opted for salted caramel and my husband had chocolate. The young woman who helped us was very friendly and helpful. There were several outside picnic tables to sit at so was able to socially distance easily from other patrons. They are dog friendly and there were several dog bowls set outside. We will definitely be back!! read more

Driving back from Oregon saw the great reviews and decided to stop for lunch. Ordered a chicken sandwich and it was delicious! Cooked perfectly; juicy and flavorful. Buns were soft and had a nice tasty. Fries were seasoned well and they served plenty enough to share. Free drink refills. Would definitely stop there again. read more

More like bartels giant disappointment! Waited about half an hour, my milkshake wasn't mixed all the way, paper straws, my husband ordered the "giant burger" it's not giant at all. I ordered the regular with grilled onions, got our order hopped in the car, took a bite to have no pattie.. great... but hey, the bread was good. read more

It takes that cake super good meal for a low price OMG it was good. It's a good place for it to I've been going here for 10 years

Bartels Giant Burgers...Driving South on the last leg of a road trip to Seattle, we were southbound on Interstate 5 near the town of Corning, and getting more hungry by the second. I pulled out the iPhone and checked Yelp for a decent, but affordable place to eat, when up popped "Bartels Giant Burgers" with great ratings and a free soft drink E-coupon upon check-in! This sounded like a plan to us and we're so glad that we gave them a try! Their Corning location (10 miles from the middle of nowhere) is immediately off the Corning Road freeway off-ramp; and appeared to be just as easy to get back on to continue our trip South. The hubby and I ordered cheeseburgers and fries (with their special fries sauce) and he also had their orange-freeze, which really is a hidden gem! The restaurant is actually a re-purposed gas station, with plenty of seating outside if the inside is full. Restrooms are located outside and to the rear of the building (be sure to pick up the funny looking and rather large keys and key paddles to gain entry...try sneaking away with those babies in your pocket!). Food is easily ordered but takes a little longer to prepare since it is all made to order and not kept warm under lights, like so many fast food establishments. I enjoyed their cheeseburger and fries much more than my last outing to In-and-Out Burger (which is hard to beat), which is a definite complement to Bartels Burgers. That said, we would definitely stop here the next time we're in the area as they are simply that good, tasty; and the service was very friendly as well. Give them a try and I promise you won't be disappointed! Happy Days Vintage Food and good service earns a 4 out of 5 from these travelers. Now just where is Corning again.... read more

Just passing threw, we had just said how we wanted burgers and as soon as we got off the fwy there it was :) We opted to sit outside in the shade with our dogs it was 102 deg. They offered them water but we already had some. The staff was super sweet!! The hamburgers were super big! We got 2 #1's ( giant burger w/ fries and small soda. ( free refill) the root beer taste was a bit off but still not bad. The fries were not greasy they were crunchy and so good. We ordered our patties well done. The cheese on the burger was a decently thick slice. Oh and the fries sauce made everything just a bit tastier . $22 dollars well worth it! read more

Bartels Giant Burger - Burgers Near Me - Corning, California

The burgers are $12 drink and 7 French fries plus have the size they once were 2 years before the pandemic co vid 19 your better of going to Dennys I be they have a better deal about 59% more for $2.00 less during the pandemic co vid 19 I just has OMG! The best double cheese burgers. since like forever read more

Food is pretty good if not a little on the spendy side. Staff are rude immediately on walking in the door. When food finally did arrive onion rings were intertwined with hair. Wouldn't recommend. read more

They're classic burger with everything, bacon and pepper jack cheese plus onion rings were all excellent

Amazing!! Great customer service, excellent French fries and burgers. Their home made fry sauce is done right. If you have never been here I suggest you go. Go right Now!!!!!! read more

This is the place to stop for a quick on and off if you traveling on 5 or visiting the area. The burgers were great FYI the regular is about the size of a little burger at five guys. Onion rings are a must if are an onion ring fan. I will also agree with other reviews and say the fry sauce is a must have. Not usually a fan this kind of stuff but it was quite tasty. read more

Absolutely LOVED this old fashioned hamburger place! Hamburger & Onion Rings were fresh and came out hot! Service was excellent

This is such an odd place for this little burger joint. Literally out in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by a bunch of NOTHING is this insanely delicious burger place that is tiny and dingy and refreshing. The menu is small but still perfect, the prices are great, their bathrooms were clean. My only offense was that after we ordered the young lady walked around swatting the flies that got in on the heels of customers. Doesn't bother me TOO much simply because- well... at least they were dealt with instead of letting them hang out with the food. Grossed me out just for a sec and then I continued enjoying my burger and fries. They were great. read more

Bad service, idle chatting,conversing,foul mouth by dark haired young man to other dark haired girl.did.nt get our drinks, had to ask.no apology..flys all over. Food was great.Stopped off 1st exit off the freeway and thought it would be a great thing to have a burger we were starving. . Owner needs to get a handle on the bad employees there.and they also could use some manners on giving you your food and customer service that they could at least walk over to your table instead of here's your stuff. Felt like I was on a Saturday night live skit ,that's how bad it was. read more

I think I have found my favorite hamburger place! My husband and I regularly travel I-5, and today we decided to stop at Giant Burger in Corning and try it out. We were not disappointed. I had a Giant Burger with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo, mustard, thousand island, with a side of fries. My husband had a grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce, bacon, cheddar, mayo and mustard, plus fries. Both the burger and the chicken sandwich were prepared fresh, using high-quality ingredients. The lettuce was tender, the tomato firm but ripe, the bun was large and fluffy. My hamburger was seasoned just perfectly, and the meat was succulent and very tender with no gristle or chewiness. Likewise, the chicken was moist and tender, grilled to perfection, and the cook knew how to work the grill, using a skillet lid to maximize moisture and even cooking. The fries were also exceptionally good! Shoestring-style, crisp and golden, with no greasy aftertaste, and enough salt but not too much to overpower the light potato flavor. The decor was classic 1960's style burger joint, clean tables with lots of windows to see the orchards and sky, some great classic tunes playing (Billy Joel, Don Henley, Ben E King, etc.). The vibe was good, the crew had a great rhythm, and were super nice and polite, and everyone in the place was enjoying their meal with a smile. Don't pass this one by! read more

Friendly Service, Great Burger and Fries, Sodas with Crushed Ice the way a soda should be served, and the Fry Sauce mmmm. I will defiantly stop in again when driving through. read more

Food is consistently flavorful and on-time. Having to order online is a pain and for some reason, doesn't always offer onion rings a la cart. They don't always get the order exactly right and the bun is often quite soggy by the time we arrive home with our order, but it's always tasty. Not cheap though. read more

Mmm. So much better than the chain fast food options. Burger buns were toasty and warm. Fresh toppings, friendly staff, and clean restrooms. Will happily stop here again next time we're passing through. read more

My family and I have been to the Corning Bartels' restaurant for many years. We won't stop anywhere else for burgers or polish dogs. This is a family-owned business and they exemplify quality food and service. You won't find better burgers etc anywhere else on I-5. ( but I can also recommend Burger Barn in Dunsmuir.) When I was a kid, good burger joints were all over the place. Not anymore. The boring chains have all but driven the "Mom and Pop" burger stands out of business. Bartel's has survived for decades because they know the business and they care about the customer. read more

My family came here last year pre-covid and loved it, so wanted to go again when we passed through. Sign at the door stated masks were required. First employee was wearing a bandana, second employee no mask no face shield, third employee mask down on her chin. When I asked that someone with a mask please prepare my food the guy stated that he doesn't have to wear a mask because he has asthma. California mandate states that all employees must have a mask and if they can't there needs to be an alternative such as a face shield. Guy argued with me, gal was rude, and after all was said and done I got a refund and no food. Tehama county is in Tier 1, for widespread covid numbers right now, and these guys aren't even following the rules to protect customers. We won't be going back. read more

Excellet burgers that are fresh not frozen!! This is a great mom and pops place. The fresh made fry sauce is a must!! Staff is friendly and just love the kid Sam who made our burgers. He was great. If your traveling along I5 and hungry stop here. I will definitely be coming back. read more

If you're driving through Northern California on the I five Corredor and managed to see the Corning Road exit, I highly recommend you to stop by Barthels burgers! Aside their outstanding and friendly customer service, I still have not found another burger joint that has beat Bartell Burgers excellent Burgers! I probably go there too often now but I can't help it! I have even somehow acquired the name grandpa... Even though I'm only 37 years old! Every employee that I have Matt has treated me with respect and a friendly attitude, making Barthels one of the many reasons I love the small community! read more

We always stop here when driving through Northern California. They are friendly. No pretenses. Just honest food, no frills.

Sunset magazines place to eat years ago and still is for me. Best burgers and frys around

The employees were friendly, business was brisk, the food was ready in under 8 minutes. I only got the kid's hamburger with cheese. He charged me 60¢ for the cheese and while waiting, I noticed the board above the counter said 40¢. The roll was rather chewy, even though toasted on the inside (fortunately not burnt), and the hamburger patty, fried on the griddle, looked exactly like the ones in the plain hamburger at McDonald's. Total cost $2.69 with CA sales tax. Would have cost less than half that at either McDonald's or Burger King. Note for traveler's stopping at Bartel's Giant Burger on Lake Blvd "because it was close", if you go only 2 short blocks further west, just the other side of the light at 273, there are a McDonalds, Arby's, Carl' Jr., and Subway. read more

We have been driving through Corning CA and stopping at Bartell's for the last 20 years. The Giant Burger is BIG and always consistent and high quality! Great shakes too! Don't miss this old stomp! Worth it. read more

BEST burger place in the Corning, Ca. area, bar none. If you're expecting fine dining with clean white tablecloths, forget it. But that's not what anyone should expect from a burger joint. Great fries, rings, shakes, and great selection of burgers..................big and delicious. I don't know how they treat their employees and, frankly, don't really care. You'll spend more money and get far less at any of the other restaurants on the I-5 corridor around here. Give 'em a try.........! read more

Coworkers and family call me a burger connoisseur, and this place. I will be back, and I will be back with family.

We had the regular burger with cheese and bacon! Perfectly cooked! Excellent stop and grab a burger place. All fresh vegetables and cheese on them as well. Fries were crisp hot and perfect definitely worth a quick stop read more

Ommm good. Classic burgers & fries. When I was moving to Corning 25 years ago from Chino Hills, over 600 miles away, people would ask and when I said Corning, they immediately replied "Oh Bartels' burgers". And we also love the Olive Pit!" Sometimes they reversed the order and put the Olive Pit first. No one thought to mention the 3 Incredible olive oil producers or the largest table olive processor and cannery in the US, Lindsey Olives (2nd biggest in the world). read more

Always a good burger from this Redding original! Prices on the high side, but worth it.