HOW DOES BIG JUDS ONLY HAVE 9 REVIEWS?? Clearly, everyone's trying to not spread the word (though it was on Man vs. Food, so I think the secret's already out). The burgers here are phenomenal, whether you try to tackle a multi-pound burger or if you stick with a normal-sized one. The mushroom bacon burger is my absolute favorite, while my dad swears by the bleu bacon burger. But whatever you get, it will be delicious (the hickory burger is like a ridiculously good rodeo burger from BK). The only complaint I've heard about Big Juds is that their fries are very thick cut, but slather some fry sauce on and you'll forget about any preference for thinner fries. Their ice cream is from a local company (I believe) that some other places around Idaho have, but it's very good as well, if you have room. And as a plus, you might get some entertainment as you dine watching someone attempt to tackle a two-pound burger and a pound of fries. read more

Big Jud's - Two single burgers with a small onion ring and a small fry - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Check in Coupon is a shame! Before you check in it says you can get 10% Off your check - there's no information on restrictions. But wait, not until after you check in and the restaurant gets credit for a check in do you see that you can only use it in the month of July! Lame. False advertising. To the owners: Either say that in the coupon before the person has to check in or only post the coupon for the month you decide to make it active (July). Food: Burger ok but salty. Bun large Fries good Soda flat Funny pre cut, washed cold storage iceberg lettuce taste overtakes the burger read more

Big Jud's - As mentioned in my review. The 10% off check in coupon does not state it until after you check in that it is only valid in July. - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Over rated. Fries were just ok. I ordered the Greek burger and it sucked. Chocolate malt cookie dough shake was great. Service was inattentive. I have no interest in eating there again. My brother in law loves this place in Idaho Falls but I think he orders the 2 or 3 lb burger. read more

Love, love, love this place!! This is our favorite burger joint. The service is always awesome, the food is amazing, the burgers literally melt in your mouth, but the best part is the French fries. Big thick cut french fries. They're perfectly golden and just taste so good! I also love their onion rings - some of the best in the valley. They also serve the soda classic, scotch and soda. I would highly recommend trying the mushroom Swiss BBQ bacon burger read more

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I was SO excited to come visit this place. I messaged my wife and said, hey come to Boise and lets have lunch. I gave her the choice of where to go and she chose Big Jud's. I cannot tell you HOW glad I am that she did! We were greeted and seated the moment we walked in the door. A really nice waitress takes our order and we wait about 10 minutes or so for our meal. HUGE soda glasses! My wife orders the Super Bacon Cheese burger and I order the Hickory. Wow! GREAT quality beef patties, GREAT quality bacon and other ingredients! I cannot begin to tell you just how impressed I was with this burger joint! My only complaint is that there isn't one in Caldwell or Nampa! I'll be back, I can promise that! Big Jud's is awesome! It has the BEST burgers in the valley! HIGHLY recommend this place. read more

Big Jud's - The Hickory. - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Will completely avoid. They will never earn my business back ever. Bad management when an employee makes an error.

The Big J! We always look forward to stopping by at least one time while in Nampa/Boise to have the best burgers in the state (and their tater tots ain't bad either)! Some highlights of Big Jud's are friendly service (you are always greeted with a smile), amazing beef, even better potatoes (fries and taters are amazing), and SUPER HUGE drink sizes. For a first timer, some things to try: **any of the 1-lb. burgers (feeds 2 people) **tater tots (with fry sauce, yummers) **HUCKLEBERRY ICE CREAM!!!!!! Oh yes, they also have some kind of burger challenge (more on this at the following URL: https://www.bigjuds.com/big-juds-challenge/ We have had some strappin' men and women with our group come on in and none of us have said "Hell yeah, I can do this!" (quite the contrary) so no cool t-shirt for us. It's all good, I'll just continue to eat what I can and walk out as I normally do: happy to have had the best beef in Idaho and ready to take a nap..... PS - My kids get pissed off if they miss a trip to Boise and don't get to go to Big Jud's. And California is the home of In-n-Out y'all! That should say something! read more

Burgers? Yes! Fries? Yes! A mouth full? Yes Indeed! When I return to Boise, is this going to be the first place I go when i get off of the plane? Yes! Amen to all of the juicy hamburger Gods! read more

I've come to the conclusion that every restaurant in Idaho server tater tots. Big Juds no exception but they are quite good. I had some sort of spicy burger that wasn't too spicy. Overall worth the trip, especially if you don't like chains. read more

Big Jud's - Not quite the m v f size 3 pounder.. - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Good burger, quick service, and popular. A bit tricky to find if you are not from the area but worth the stop.

Local burger place with local ingredients. Good burger. It was cooked well and to my liking. I had the black and blue burger. It was true to the classic. The tater tots were crispy and every once in a while a faint onion flavor. Cross over from the rings. That was pretty good The service was prompt and quick with the drinks and ordering. The burger came out when they were done. It was busy 85% tables full so it was a little wait but worth it. The ambiance is new after the move. But I hope it will be broken in. In a good way. It is crowded most days with people also coming and going for take away. Always a good sign. I'll be back for sure ! read more

Big Jud's - Black and blue burger. Fits as a background. ;) - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Their burgers are deeeeelicious. We had the special which was their 1 lb burger, fries, 2 drinks, and 2 ice creams but we had to do it the man vs. food way and get a double jud. It was enormous! You have to have a big stomach for this big meal. We also had their tater tots. It totally brings back memories of having tots in the cafeteria as a kid. They were yummy. The only thing that I found was a problem was the parking. They have a parking lot but it's small. I guess it fits in with their small dining room which I thought added character to a small burger joint. read more

Big Jud's - Double Jud next to a regular burger. - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Big Juds burger one of the best burgers I ever had. Absolutely 5 stars for the food FRESH FRESH FRESH! and Tasty The potatoes are hand cut and fresh, meat fresh and the Mushrooms were so fresh Service 5 stars , they are super nice and welcoming . The place super clean. Thank you Big Juds for letting me watch you cooking in action in the kitchen ! I would love to dine again in Big Juds every time I visit Idaho Big Juds all the way 5 STARS read more

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A must see attraction of huge burgers. We bought the 1 lb burger and it fed our family of 4. Hands down best burgers in the area. Bring your appetite read more

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First time here, finally, and when you walk in you're greeted by the host/ess and are seated with menus, like an old fashioned diner. They use local & fresh beef and ingredients, huge portions and small prices. Makes the difference! I got the Mushroom and Bacon burger, and my boyfriend got the double Jalepeño burger. We also ordered a side of tater tots. I agree with the fry sauce, it's delicious! We both agree our patties were a little on the dry side, but won't detour us from coming back and trying other burgers. Next time I think I will go back to basics and try a classic bacon cheeseburger....yum! read more

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Came in on a Friday night...I was frantically searching for halibut to satisfy my fish craving. I know--a burger joint for this is rather crazy! :) But I saw it on their menu and was hopeful. Thought we would try a place close to home. Haven't been to this location since they moved spots and built new building/tore down old one. The parking lot was quite full. Upon entering, we had no idea it had become a "sit-down" restaurant. A couple seated on the entryway seats quickly stood up when they saw us...we are so confused at this point. They were busy and had a couple tables empty. A large party had just left and their table sat dirty and empty. The couple ahead of us was finally seated; revealing the "PLEASE WAIT TO BE SEATED" sign. Ok now we get it...we move forward. The servers moved to and fro...not ONCE did anyone say a word to us. The only time any employee made eye contact was when they hollered out someone's name for a to-go order that was ready. Some older guy was hacking up a lung near the register and moved back and forth into the hallway by the restrooms...not even attempting to cover his cough either, mind you! Gross! By that time we had been waiting near 10mins to even be acknowledged; but to no avail :( I overheard the hacker asking why they were so busy and the gal with her head buried in her tickets at the register said there was a concert going on. Hmm...still no excuse for us(our little party of 2 kids, 2 adults)to be completely ignored. While the nasty, germ-spreading guy was not on them...his behavior was the push we needed to walk out. Very disappointed that we waited so long to be seen and spoken to(which, by the way, NEVER happened)so I'm sure we were not missed...I can't believe we gave them as long as we did before leaving. With 2 littles, 10 minutes of waiting seems like an eternity! I hope to try them again when they can get their act together enough so we are at least greeted--especially if we stand there for 10 minutes! read more

I normally don't trash a place due to service but, this was horrible! I ordered a burger and fries. People that came in after me got served before me, people that came in before me got served after me. Waiters were wandering around confused asking people if they ordered what they happened to be carrying. My burger arrived about 25 minutes after I ordered it and didn't come with the fries. Those arrived 5 minutes after I finished the burger and I sent them back. This is a popular place. They should be good at handling the crowds by now but they aren't even close to being able to handle the customer flow. Skip this place, there are plenty of better nearby options (Bad Boy Burgers). read more

Great place to eat. Adheres to safety regulations and management is doing a great job!

Great beef taste in the burgers and the right size for an appetite! The sides and shakes do really well at making this a meal. After 5 visits, I know I will be coming back often. read more

Service was quick and good and food was delicious (even my kids ate it)! Their burgers, fries and fried pickles are definitely worth the stop! read more

Very impressed, great tasting burger and fries we had the double Judd and was real happy read more

Big Jud's - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Best onion rings I've had in a long time! The cheese burger was excellent as well. I'll definitely be back!

Fries were a mixture of old fries and drowning in oil, some crispy some saggy. The Burger looked like they stepped on it and in bits and pieces. Shake tasted like government powder milk. America what happened to standard? read more

After watching Man Vs Food, I had to try this place. I ordered the bacon, mushroom, grilled onion burger with a side of tator tots..........Just fucking awesome....!!! The burger was so flavorful.....the mix of onions, mushrooms, bacon and hamburger was soooooo good. The tots came with a special sauce (thousand island dressing)..... loved it. Great place.....and supercheap!! read more

Great burger and fresh cut fries. Portions are big so if you leave hungry that's on you

Honestly I will admit the only way I found this place was watching it on Man Vs Food. I saw the burger he ate, and was amazed! I've seen some big burgers in my days but this one was ridiculous! Though not only do they have a 2lb burger (challenge only) they also have a 1lb (can or cant be a challenge up to you) and single and double sized burgers. Once I saw all they do were burgers I knew they were going to be good. I wanted to get the 1pounder but part of me just felt like i wasn't going to finish it, so I decided to go with the double patty bacon burger. Long story short it was moist, tender, juicy, and bacon and cheese on each patty. Overall one word for it....DELICIOUS!!! Though you have to buy fries (or tots) separate its well worth it, if you like crispy go with the tots if you like soft and "steak fri" type get the fries. The thing that amazed me though was their also known for their shakes. Seriously I cant find one bad thing on their menu that wasn't good. So since I saw a milkshake on every table I thought "Well F**k it might as well". With my burger, tots, peanut butter and chocolate milkshake in front of me I ate it like it was my last meal on earth. Everything together mixed just right. The juiciness of the burger the crispiness of the tots and the creaminess of the shake and all together calls for a party :) Ever in Boise and have an appetite, highly recommend to come here!!! read more

Okay, so this is not somewhere you're going for the ambience. When I went with some local friends who insisted that this was the burger in town, I had severe doubts when I saw some wayward fries on the floor, basic b-flat plastic tables and benches, and lots of loud kids. However. Big Juds earns five stars if only for the fact that they serve the best burgers not only in Boise, but I'm fairly confident in the state. The menu is really varied, with some incredibly delicious and creative burger options. I had the fajita burger, and have yet to find one to beat it. The menu also includes a large variety of chicken sandwices, homemade ice cream, sides, and a couple salads-sorry vegetarians, this is probably not the place for you! COME HUNGRY, and if you are feeling particularly ambitious/have been stranded on a desert island for six years and need sustanance pronto, attempt to finish the 1 lb. Big Jud Special or the fifteen scoop/five topping Hungry Heifer Ice Cream Sundae. A local hot spot, I can't recommend this place enough. read more

You know how they say television makes things seem larger than life. Big Juds is a classic illustration of that. I was drawn to Big Juds based on that show starring the gluttonous Adam Richman, Man vs Food. I found the place with the aid of a GPS and I had to do a double take. "That little building is Big Juds?" I went inside and another double take, it is just this tiny place with eight tables. It looked so big on TV. Makes me wonder if Adam Richman is really the fat slob he is on television. Big Juds is as advertised, all kinds of burgers accompanied by hand cut fries. They also have two challenges, a one pound burger and a two pound burger. Eat the two pounder in 30 minutes and you get a free T Shirt and your picture on the wall of fame. One customer was giving it a shot while I was there and he couldn't quite pull it off. I watched him stagger out of the place looking sick and doing the purge in the parking lot. Me, I stuck with a double cheeseburger, fries and coke. I give this place it's due, the burger was very well done, nice and juicy, fresh bun, good toppings. Fries were hand cut but I would classify them as average. What saved these puppies were the fry sauce that they give you to dip them in. Excellent stuff! It's a good burger, and the fat boy challenge gives this place an interesting spin and it is worth a visit. But the ambiance isn't there so it's not too great for groups. read more

This place had been on my list for a while and a co-worker and i finally decided to pop in and try it after a hike. Cons: Tons and tons of kids. Large families tend to come here and allow the little one to scream and holler. ugh. The process on how to order and how to get seating is confusing. The staff was friendly but overworked. The burger was tasty enough - i got the blue and bacon and crazily enough the blue cheese was overpowering, i should have gotten the jalapeno one! The sweet potato waffle fries were strange... All in all it was ok, if they offered a beer and less children it might be a go-to place, but for now, it's not high on my list. read more

What can I say, this is my absolute favorite place for a burger. I am partial to the mushroom bacon burger, but the blue cheese and bacon is fantastic. The fries are thick and actually resemble potatoes, skins and all. No extra charge for their fry sauce and the classic rock soundtrack is perfect for clogging your arteries. You can share a large fry with 3 grown men or a family of 4. If you haven't tried Juds, shame on you. Go support one of the few mom and pop joints we have left. read more

Hands down one of my favorite burger joints in Boise! What more can you ask for when this place provides a really comfortable and fun environment and to top it off while serving delicious burgers and fries or your choice of tater tots. It was also featured on Man vs Food so you know they do it big! The staff working there really seem to be enjoying their job and are proud to be a Big Juds team member so they provide quality service and are really on top of their game even when that place is packed and it tends to be like that often. This is the home of the one pound burger but they have many different options of burgers from your regular cheeseburger to a Hawaii burger with a slice of grilled pineapple (my favorite). They also have some pretty good sandwiches as well. Recently the place has been renovated to accommodate more people and it turned out really nice! If your a burger lover this is the place for you. read more

Sure, size matters. Right. But just as bad is being served a big amount of poor tasting food. This place does both things well. Good food, good portions. If your feeling brave, they offer HUGE portions. I had the mushroom, cheese, bacon burger, a half portion of the sweet potato fries and onion rings. Added a cake mix shake to top of off. The shake was not runny and quite tasty! The rings were lightly battered and crisp. The burger had good portions of meat, bacon, mushrooms. Everything you want in a burger joint. read more

Big Jud's - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

That was my 1st time. The seating was great tons of room. The girls really friendly and on our order. I had the 1 pounder with mushroom and beacon. Freakin yuuum!! You have to go and experience it. read more

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Had a good Bacon Cheeseburger with Tots from Big Juds last night! I wasn't brave enough for the 11lb or the 1lb, just had the basic. Bun was fresh and the burger had a generous serving of thick cut bacon which was great. The meat had good flavor, but was overlooked a bit for me. They didn't ask how I wanted the burger cooked so maybe it's my fault, so next time maybe I could ask for not so well done. Tots were hot and tasty, and the fry sauce was really good on both the tots and burger. read more

Big Jud's - Bacon Cheeseburger and Tots - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Fun place to take guests from out of town! It's pretty much what you would expect in flavor, but it's fun and unique in that way that all good city staples are. We've had many family smiles and conversation around a giant burger sliced between us and for this I'll always love Big Jud's. read more

While driving from Seattle to Vegas I stayed the night in Boise. So, knowing that Man vs Food has visited this place I had to stop by. It is in a very small unassuming location. They are known for 1 pound plate size burgers but, I was not that hungry. So I decided on a double with ham. The burger came out promptly and I also ordered the large fries. The fries were huge and hand cut steak style. Very good but not quite crispy. HUGE props though for having fry sauce in a bottle at the table. The burger was great overall. Good bun, 2 hand pressed patties, and dripping with juices. This burger will be in my top 10 of all time for sure. The service was really strong too. Overall with Drink, fries, Burger, and Huckleberry ice cream kids cone it was $15 The only things that don't make this 5 star is the kinda high price and the fries being soggy. Overall I highly recommend. read more

The food wasnt bad but the management lacks integrity. I chose to eat here based upon Yelp reviews and the 10% offer that I was given when pulling it up today, November 13, 2014. They refused to honor the offer because it said it expired in July and they forgot to remove it. Congratulations ownership, you saved $3 and spent it on this review. read more

Big Jud's - Blue cheese and bacon burger. - American Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Great Burgers, Great Fries, Great Tots - Just Great. This is where value & quality intersect. To me that's the sweet spot for any restaurant. Big Jud's is a burger shack. So, based on that here's what I think: 1. Clean 2. Friendly, responsive staff 3. Awesome Food 4. Great Pricing (they're not overcharging for their burgers) 5. Local spot supporting local products While I didn't take on the challenge, I'm sure the next time I have some friends/family in town we'll do it. We'll be repeat customers. read more

We haven't been to Big Jud's since they got the new building, but love the improved parking and accessibility. My husband and I ordered chicken sandwiches and they were delish. They were cooked perfectly and the onion rings were a great addition to our meal. The server was also great. I wish I would have gotten her name so I could call her out specifically. She was really friendly and checked on us often to be sure we had everything we needed. read more

After traveling to Boise almost every month for a year, I finally got a chance to visit Big Juds. I've been craving to go to this place for so long having seen the restaurant on Man vs. Food. The hamburgers looked delicious and when the host (Adam) ordered the bacon, mushroom, grilled onion burger, I just knew my diet to eat healthy was going out the window. I'm glad I did....this was such a good, greasy, tasty, and filling burger for the price of what you would pay at McDonalds. They even serve you a huge bottomless drink and a large order of fries for like 2 bucks each. I admit the fries were nothing to write home about, but that burger is definitely top notch. I'm a bit surprised this place only has 7 reviews (now 8 with mine) since it's such a great place to grab a delicious burger. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for something good, cheap, and fast in Boise. read more