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    Big Joe's - San Bruno

    4.0 (273 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, Burgers, Seafood
    Open 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Joe's Burger $18
    Jeff H.

    Big Joe's is a classic American diner with brunch, lunch and dinner options. There are wall specials by the counter. My pick was the Joe's Burger $18. It took about 15 minutes for it to come out. This was a good burger, 1/2 pound patty, lettuce, tomato, pickles, bacon, avocado and Jack cheese. It doesn't come with onions. Service was excellent as the restaurant was mostly empty at 7pm.

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    Steven T.

    With plates that overflow with delicious goodness, this place doesn't disappoint. The staff is friendly and the chefs pump out high end dishes at reasonable prices. Many locals have made this their favorite place to enjoy quality food and feel like family. Whether its breakfast, lunch or dinner you won't leave hungry.

    Elaine S.

    We came for a late breakfast around 11 AM on a Monday - my grandpa owned the location in the 1970s but now lives in another state so we brought him to visit his old cafe. We'd been here before but didn't know this was the spot! We got to chat with the current owner Jesus, and Lorena, who were very friendly and we'll be happy to bring him back for breakfast every time he visits. Aside from that fun fact, the food was all delicious and is provided in very generous portions. It's definitely comfort food in a relaxed diner setting. Some people came to enjoy a shared breakfast, others to work on laptops with their meals, and some taking a break from work, so it seemed like a nice neighborhood restaurant. The Belgian waffle had a different texture from what you'd normally expect but I welcomed it. I don't think there's anything else that stands out, but I was happy with everything on the table. We would, and have, come back whenever we're looking for a comfy breakfast spot

    Chicken Parmesan  Fish N Chips
    Riyan E.

    Another win for us. I always go for the chicken Parmesan. It's consistently delicious and the portions are huge. My husband had the fish and chips this time, and they were perfectly crispy and full of flavor. Definitely one of our go-to spots when we're craving a great meal.

    Mixed grill plate
    Winnie C.

    Good diner food. Came with a friend and decided to share a bowl of soup and their mix grill plate. I believe the soup was some kind of barley soup. It was clearly homemade and VERY good. Highly recommended! The mix grill came with a piece of steak (beef), I believe 2 pieces of pork, one of chicken and a sausage. All served up with steamed and buttered vegetables and mashed potatoes. There was plenty of food to go around and leftovers for an extra meal for us.

    Chicken Fried Steak
    C T.

    Chicken fried steak generous portions w/ taters &eggs over easy..Great diverse menu . New go to spot in San Bruno.

    Lamb chops yummers
    Jesse S.

    Well it's been too long since I have been back. I am very glad to say they have made improvements. New floors, removal of an old gum ball device. New service staff. The menu is still solid . The service is nice and polite. The food is always good. Salmon and rice . Large portions of fish and chips. The ribs and fries are fall off the bone. Beer is cold and refreshing.

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    Brian H.

    Gotta love this place. A mom and pop nestled Into a strip of businesses. The food is good , there was alot of people there . The menu is vast . I got the joes scramble. There was a lot of food. Mmmm. The potato's were crisp and the eggs fluffy. The service was as expected .. the place is quaint and a diner style. I love it . Great memories when I was growing up. The coffee is good as was my hot chocolate. I will be back.

    Belgian waffle with berries and whipped cream

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    Sat by window and watched outside activities . Good service. Food was served quickly. Hot and delicious . Large portions

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    7 months ago

    The food is fabulous, and plenteous. I am going to be a regular! Please go you won't regret it!

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    Huge portions, great service, cozy vibe. Clearly popular with the locals too. Coffee was good and bottomless.

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    Always great and more food than I can eat. Very nice family owned business. Can I say Doggie Bag

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    Completely sick after eating this got sent to the hospital for food poisoning be aware i used to love this place don't know Whats happened

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    The best club sandwich ever. Breakfast looked good too. Nice staff. Definitely worth going to!

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    Ask the Community - Big Joe's - San Bruno

    Hi does anyone know if Big Joes is open? 5/6/2020

    No they are not.

    Are you guys closed? We have been craving your burgers and wanted to order for pick, but no one answers the phone. We want to support one of our favorite spots during this time.

    I believe they are temporarily closed til further notice The sign on the door of the diner does not list a date for reopening

    Been calling during business hours these past two days, just rings. Does anyone know what's going on?

    I'm the manager at Big Joes and we are open Tuesday 8-2:45 and Wednesday through Sat 8-2:45 and 5-8 and Sunday 8-2:45. We will be closed from oct 4 to oct 18 due to medical reasons.… Read more

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    This place had a homey diner feel to it. The menu isn't huge, but you have a few different options…read moreof burgers, some sandwich and salad options, and a couple of kids meal selections. I got a giants burger in a lettuce wrap, an order of the small mouth burger, kids sliders, and my husband got a big mouth burger. I also wanted to get a couple of cookies n cream milkshakes but sadly, they did not have that flavor, only vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and banana. We opted for a couple of vanilla/chocolate swirls instead. The milkshakes came out first - they were on the thicker side so we had to wait a bit for it to melt first, but otherwise were creamy, sweet, and delicious. The kids enjoyed their meals - the small mouth burger came with additional toppings like pickles and onions on the side. The sliders were plain. My giants burger came out initially with no onion rings but the staff proactively realized their mistake and brought this out to me on the side. However, they also forgot the BBQ sauce that was supposed to come with it, which would have been a nice touch. The patty was a bit on the salty side. All the meals had fries on the side, with the giants burger coming with garlic/parmesan fries.

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    The Giants Burger. Stacked pretty high.
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    One of the best burgers in the peninsula comes from a simple food truck that is just parked on a…read morerandom curb on El Camino. This food truck serves burgers, tacos, and quesadillas, pretty much a microcosm of what people usually eat in the Bay Area -- and what is actually missing in Millbrae because of the concentration of Asian food. It's also quite a high tech food truck, where you order via a giant touch screen. The folks who work the truck are nice, the only downside is that you can't eat the food right there, so it's always a bit cold by the time I get home. The food usually hits the spot, so I can only imagine if I could have it fresh off the grill! The competition between food trucks is pretty high here, so I'm not surprised by the caliber of the food at this truck. It's just such a curious location.

    We went here and we were so disappointed that they were out of the nachos. We got the impossible…read moreburger and I just didn't like that black stuff on it. I don't even know what it was maybe some kind of mushroom stuff?? The fries that came with it were super spicy. we got a quesadilla that was good and a hamburger and fries. I know that food trucks can be really amazing and extensive so we were just a little bit disappointed, but the people were nice no ambience because it's a food truck and we took it home.

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    The truck is located a lil ways down from on maps.
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    This is a great burger spot for family burger nights! The menu is great with lots of kids options…read more The food isn't super consistent, but we love how parking is easy, service is friendly and accommodating, the kids really enjoy the caltrain whizzing by, and there is space for larger groups. My son loves to get the 2 slider kids menu item and douse it in ketchup. The regular hamburger is pretty good but I still have yet to try the other burgers and chicken sandwiches. They look really good! The restaurant is unpretentious, spacious, and we didnt feel self conscious with having a very excited toddler yelling "choo-choo train!!" every time a train passed. Highly recommended! They also have a covered outdoor space for private events as well! Might need to cater from them for a birthday in the near future!

    Finally popped in to try Maverick Jack's. We arrived on a Saturday night and were seated…read moreimmediately. We initially sat outside on their patio (which was quite nice) and moved inside as the night got colder. We ordered one classic burger with American cheese and one Outlaw. We also subbed our fries for parmesan garlic fries and tots. The burgers were really tasty; we especially enjoyed the classic burger. The tots were also great - crispy and perfectly fried. The parmesan garlic fries had good flavor but were too oily for our liking. For drinks, we got a blonde bombshell shake which was vanilla with strawberry drizzle around the glass. Service was very friendly and attentive, and their seating (both indoor and outdoor) is comfortable and spacious. As we ate our meal, we had a window view of the sunset. Our dinner came out to $70+ which was a bit steep but we enjoyed our experience.

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    We visited Local Kitchen with our family for dinner on Saturday and had a great experience overall…read more The atmosphere was welcoming, the interior was modern and comfortable, and the customer service was friendly. Our food arrived quickly, which we really appreciated. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Our son loved his burger, and our daughter enjoyed her grilled cheese sandwich with added bacon and lettuce. She wasn't a fan of her boba drink, but that was probably just a matter of choosing the wrong flavor. I really enjoyed my hummus and chicken dish. The only small issue was that I had asked for no spicy salsa, but it was still added. It wasn't a big deal, but I hope they'll pay a little closer attention to special requests in the future. Overall, we had a very nice family dinner and would definitely come back!

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