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    Big Fat

    4.0 (214 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Diners
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    The food is decent and the portions are solid, but everything really lacked seasoning. I had a burger, onion rings, and fries, and honestly, every single item needed salt. The quality of the ingredients is there, but the flavors were just flat because of the lack of salt. It's a good, unpretentious spot for a quick meal, but the kitchen definitely needs to be more heavy-handed with the seasoning.

    Cheese burger with grilled onions
    Tatiana M.

    Came here for lunch while out running errands and I was very pleasantly surprised by this place I was very pleased with my meal and the service was great Javier took my order and he was very friendly and told me this place has been open since 1961 all I'm saying is open that long and survived Covid you know this place is good. There are many returning loyal customers is one of the first thing I've noticed while sitting waiting for my food all shaking hands or waving at each other.

    $7.99 special. Chesburger with fries and drink
    Leslie M.

    Came here on a whim as we were driving by and saw a big sign that said $7.99 special. Burger with cheese, fries and small soda. We pulled in and ordered two of the special and wow we were not disappointed. They offer a variety of foods from American to Mexican and we did not try that but we did see alot of people came in to order the Mexican so we'll have to try it later. The burger was on the smaller side but for the price you really can't ask for more. It was so good and the fries were super crispy. They have a seasoning salt to put on the fries that I highly recommend. For $18 with tax, not a bad day. Will be back

    Carne asada burrito with no meat
    Michael C.

    So my friend and I went here about 3pm yesterday, it wasn't busy at all. We just got out the gym and wanted to get a burrito with some carne asada for protein. We go here to try it and ordered 2 carne asada burritos which came out to $29. There was less than a teaspoon of meat in the burrito and I asked for sides of green salsa and the guy told me it was in the burrito,l. I love salsa so I got one extra side of it anyway. After eating the burrito it was less the a teaspooon of carne asada. Zero salsa inside. And Hardly any cheese. Mostly was just beans rice and tortilla. Horrible!!! What a waste. Will definitely not be back to this place. Either the guy at the counter straight up lied, or the chef was not following instruction. I am so disappointed and will never recommend this place to anyone.

    Agustin R.

    Stopped by to take my lunch since I'm not from the area and I needed to take my DOT lunch because I was working I gave them a shot and it was pretty good food . the service was fast and the prices were really good . Rarely do you find a place that sells a cheeseburger special for under $10 the place is not the best looking and neither is the location but it did the job

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    John L.

    UPDATE: My hubby wanted Big Fat tonight. I told him if he brings it home, I'll divorce him!! I had to use my husband's account because my Yelp isn't working, but I am throughly DISGUSTED by the way the owner treats his loyal customers. There are two brothers. Javier is very cool, but the other guy who used to be the cook with his son, now works the register and is sooo RUDE!! Every time I go there it's a crap shoot. Several times I've ordered a double bacon cheeseburger and NO bacon! Now they have a young kid grilling the burgers that has ZERO personality and NO clue. And these are the kids that want $20 an hour??? I told him NO dressing/mayo so the bun doesn't get soggy, so instead he decides to put 15 wet pickles on it! The bun was so wet it just fell apart, and I couldn't eat the bottom bun. I showed the rude owner (can't remember his name) a video of it, and he said "Well, that could have been caused by something else". Wait, WHAT??? Did I take a fire hose to my burger???? I told him I wasn't asking for any refund or anything but just wanted to show him what I DIDN'T want and to make sure he put the pickles on the side. Then he says, "Out of all my customers, you're the only one that has problems". I said, "So, it's my fault you don't put on what people order and pay for??" How is that MY fault?? What you're REALLY mad about is that I complained"! Then he handed me the burger just wrapped in yellow paper, NO bag, and of COURSE, no pickles on the side tells me to go! Been going there for years and feel bad now that I'vr referred so many people there. Even the lady at the liquor store next door said the place has gone downhill, and they rarely order there anymore. Sad, because I try to support small businesses, but I think I'll stick to In~n~Out. (In fact, I'm going there NOW!) At least they're consistent, less expensive, friendly, and APPRECIATE the business.

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    7 years ago

    The best burgers in the valley they are very delicious very good burgers I will highly recommend this place to anybody

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    This place is dirty ! There food is one of the worst meals I've ever had in my life you can taste that the food is old !!!

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    Honestly this place was so nasty. The fries taste so bad. I came because I read all the good reviews but turns out it was nasty

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    Very good food!! The burgers are delicious, chillifries are the best!! The best service!! I'll be going back soon!!

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    One word [sucks] .......... We were at the door and the employee yelled "were closed". Hello it was 7 p.m. The sign said closes @9:30

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    Been going here for years fair price for there chili cheese burger An fries an it also tastes phenomenal! Quick service too!

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    Beeps is always a hit. This time it hit well…read more Beef sandwich I wouldnt call world famous but its solid. Recommend getting au jus on the side if youre feeling a little naughty. Chili cheese fries are either aight or hit mode. This time it was hit. food is made fresh and staff are always nice. Great spot. Oh and lets not forget about the retro vibes and the classic diner songs.

    I finally visited Beeps after passing by it countless times. We had eaten at the Simi Valley…read morelocation before and enjoyed ourselves so we wanted to come and try the original. We're so glad we did. We got lucky that when we came for dinner the parking lot was empty. Within about 20 minutes it was completely full with people just double parked waiting for someone to leave. This is a place that I think would best serve being able to walk to or get things to go to enjoy elsewhere. However, if you were to not dine in, you wouldn't be able to experience the very friendly and helpful staff. They're all running around taking orders, prepping parts of meals, and calling out finished orders, yet they do it with such a seamless rhythm and ease. Even when they were in full blown dinner rush mode the moved with a calmness yet urgency that I wish other restaurant employees could study. The customer service was fantastic. the interior is small, but fun. It's got the feel of a 50s diner with a mural of classic Hollywood figures. Booths and tables are a bit small, but clean and look well maintained. In all, it's a great, inviting place to eat. The food was very good. It's your classic diner fair. Nothing special but they offer everything from breakfast to sandwiches to burgers and Mexican food. Breakfast is also served all day (except for waffles much to my kids' disappointment isn't served during dinner hours). My kids tried the cheeseburger and loved it. My youngest devoured his hot dog and I really enjoyed my Ruben sandwich (though I wish I could've had it on rye bread). Honestly, my only real complaint about the food was that the fries were somewhat bland and everything felt about a dollar or two too much. Though, I will admit that is just the state of restaurants these days. I am no knocking them for that, just pointing out that this isn't really going to be a cheap meal. A tasty & filling one for sure, but not cheap. In all, you can tell why Beeps has been around for decades. It knows what it is and does it well. This is a place that can become a family staple restaurant. And with their huge menu, it would take a long time to get through everything which I love.

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    Quaint atmosphere, delightful service (thank you Ana!) and a classic diner experience that makes…read moreyou feel at home! Millie's is a cute classic diner with ample parking right off the corner of Balboa and Vanowen. Its modest outside and faded sign hides a vibrant and bustling interior this Sunday morning when we came by. We were quickly seated in a booth and wow! The menu is huge. So many pages had me feeling like I had not adequately studied for an exam. My wife is in love with corn beef hash--if it is available she will be ordering it. She acquired a table pancake as part of her CBH order, and I at Ana's recommendation got the chilaquiles, which were very good! They had the right mix of tortillas, beans, egg, and not too saucy. She brought some "spicy" salsa with a bit of a kick--not enough for me but enough for my wife--next time I want some REAL spice, Ana!! :) As I am rather large and was rather hungry, I ordered an additional two scrambled eggs to add to the chilaquiles so if that's you consider adding eggs to the initial order. It was a lot of food, make no mistake. The plates on the first page are certainly ample. The atmosphere is cute. Lots of Knick knacks and pictures on the wall, kids from a baseball team running around, and plenty of people who had retired before you were born shuffling about and opening the blinds to see the menu better. We were very well taken care of. I would say the food is 3.5-4 stars, definitely solid. But the service really puts it up to 5 stars, Ana took the time to meet us and I know she expects us back soon!

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    Lulu's Restaurant

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    1.4 miLake Balboa
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    Been coming here for years and it never disappoints…read more I love the different planes all over the dining area. Definitely a cool airport vibe and it's close to Van Nuys airport so that's perfect The food is always great and portions are pretty big The staff is always so nice too. One of my favorite spots to bring people when they visit the valley for their first time

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    Aeronautical theme since it's at the edge of Van Nuys airport

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    3.9(1k reviews)
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    I had never seen this place before or even heard of it until my son brought it up and suggested we…read morego there. He had never been here, either, so it was the first time for both of us. There is plenty of parking shared with other businesses, and immediately upon arriving, I already noticed what a cute place it was. It's your traditional retro/vintage diner type of place but the decor is all related to black bears. It's so adorable and charming, both inside and out. This place has a lot of character. The menus look like newspapers, which I thought were super cute. We were both in the mood for some breakfast and ordered the same thing, the Volcano. It comes with 3 Pancakes, 2 Eggs any style, 2 Sausage Links, and 2 strips of thick-cut bacon. For drinks, we just stuck with water. The food was absolutely delicious and YES, you can definitely go wrong with these simple items! The pancakes were hot and fluffy, the eggs were perfectly fried and the bacon/sausage were nice and crisp. My son always asks for his bacon burnt, and they actually delivered. He was loving every bite. The plate also comes with some butter packets and maple syrup. My son asked our server Carlos if they had any kind of strawberry topping and he brought some out for us. He was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The menu is extremely extensive and we need to come back to try some more items. They have dinner plates, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and much more! They even have a small refrigerated case at the front counter where they sell a small selection of desserts like pies and such. We used the bathroom before we left and they have one for each gender. Both were spotless clean. We had such a great experience here and we'll definitely be back!

    Stopped in for a quick bite!…read more Pros- True diner w/gimmick Newspaper menu Black Bear Decor Lovely wait staff Food was tasty Con - Sticky tables The longest wait for diner food I have ever experienced One entree was not served after we waited so long. Made the dining experience unpleasant One and done.

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