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    Big Tomy's

    3.9 (101 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    BIG TOMY'S ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Breakfast Plates
    Audreen F.

    My family and I always come to Big Tomy's for breakfast, and it never disappoints! Their hotcakes and french toast are so yummy--fluffy, delicious, and just what you want from a classic diner breakfast. If you love diner vibes, this is a great spot with that cozy, nostalgic feel. We also love supporting local businesses, and Big Tommy's has been around for decades, which makes it even more special. It's one of those places that truly feels like part of the community. If you haven't been, definitely check it out and support a longtime Culver-local favorite!

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    David Z.

    Pretty good to me. I get the chili cheeseburger combo. Fries always fresh burger always tasty

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: old fashioned burger place, limited seats inside and you clean your own table before your meal and afterwards Service: there could a waiting line during rush hours, you order and pick up food from the counter Price & Drink: plenty choices from the menu Breakfast Burritos - ** very dried scrambled eggs and potatoes inside, and meat wasn't fresh Pastrami Burger - **** thin patty with pastrami slices, bold flavors, recommend Fries - *** average taste Fanta - ** watery fountain drink Price: huge portions and cheap prices, less than $15 per person and it's cash only

    Eli S.

    Air conditioning, fast service! I got the onion rings came nice and crunchy. Really big portion was like $6 plus tax not bad for the quantity of the food!

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    Tanya C.

    Cashier is very nice, but maybe I ordered the wrong thing. I got eggs and potatoes with bread for breakfast and everything was bland, the salsa was flavorless and water down.

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    Sakol M.

    When you need to clog your arteries and gain 100 lbs., I recommend Big Tomy's. You don't need to get dressed up for this joint. Shoes, shirt and you get serviced. I ordered the green flyer hanging on the wall that says "Big Tomy's Special: Pastrami Burger, Fries and Soda. Aidan ordered the chili cheese fries and a plain chili cheese burger. I got coke with no ice. Bring cash. Because they only take cash. You know this place is authentic when you sit down and the grease is permeated on the table, bench and walls. Bonus, when you pick up your order at the counter, grab any bottles of condiments. It's free. Oh man, I wolfed down the Pastrami Burger, but couldn't finish the super load of fries. This place is five stars, my friend.

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    Gus C.

    It's like stepping back into the 70's or 80's walking into this place with the colorful laminate booths and colorful special menu postings on the walls. It's also worth mentioning how spotless it is and how friendly the staff are. As for the food, I had the breakfast burrito, which was the size of a newborn, and had the right ratio of potato egg and bacon for each bite.

    Elaine K.

    Don't go here! The cook does not use disposable gloves when making your food. He handles the raw ground beef with his hands then picks up the tomatoes and lettuce, etc., to make your burger. I wish I was a health inspector! SMDH! I wouldn't even give the place a 1!

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    Jocelyn A.

    Hole in the wall kinda business! Bring cash! & If you don't mind waiting a long time for your food then this place is just right for you "been waiting a little over 25 minutes for a cheeseburger and fries " with two customers ahead of me , as far as customer service I'm not going to say it's bad but it's definitely not the worst ....the restaurant definitely looks run down and cleanliness definitely needs improvement . Price point ? It's pretty ok 14.99 for a burger and fries ? As far as food quality I'll let you know once I'm done with my meal Ok I'm half way with my meal and done complaining The fries get a solid 10 rating alone they are nice and fresh ! The burger it's huge !! So Yummy the meat is juicy and ingredients seem fresh !!! Overall the food is yummy ! But due to the wait and zero communication from staff and restaurant cleanliness the rating I give for This place is a Update this place is BOMB.com

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    Sheryl J.

    Have been coming here since a kid, love their chili cheese burgers zucchini fries with ranch are delicious too! Must try, definitely recommend this little joint.

    Avocado burger combo with a side of chili, dayyyyuum

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    Great and promptly service 10/10 recommend Delicious food ‍ different varieties to chose from love that

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    Prices are wayyy too high now and the food is mid!!! Not worth it. Place used to be good / cost efficient, not anymore

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    Old school, traditional. Super good double chili cheese and they have a full cafeteria style menu as well.

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    Great people awesome food. Always my go to when I'm in the area. Consistent in quality and quantity.

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    Gotta try it, if you haven't already. Good prices without compromising flavor or quantity.

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    N17 The Lane

    4.7
    (306 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Sports on TV

    We had a great experience and great food at N17 The Lane! I see some recent complaints regarding…read moreservice during the World Cup. It's clear they've put intentional effort into improving this week, as service was a highlight for us. Our waiter, Sunny, was so polite, quick, and communicative. He had a lot of tables to cover, as it was a packed and chaotic room during the Mexico vs. Ecuador game last night. The N17 burger and fries (both the regular shoe string fries and sweet potato fries) were fantastic! Both were cooked just right, very flavorful, and the fries were nice and crispy. The atmosphere and design of the restaurant in front isn't your typical "sports bar" - it feels more like a cute, sunny brunch restaurant with high-quality screens for sports viewing - but the clientele feels just like any other sports bar would :) It was very lively and fun to watch with others last night. For the World Cup, they've opened up their event space in the back which is not set up like a typical restaurant - but it was great for viewing! The screens are HUGE and very high-quality.

    I don't understand how a "sports bar" decides to host an event for the World Cup yet can't provide…read moredecent service and/or a welcoming environment for such an event. Listen, I understand being busy is one thing but blatantly ignoring paying customers that have been sitting and waiting to be served for 20-30 minutes after only ordering two drinks is strange to me. And then to come back and ask if we wanted to remove the items we already ordered without us having to bring it up just lets me know that you remembered all this time but chose not to serve us until someone had to go ask to be served AGAIN. Even other venues that are 5x bigger than this one have better customer service/attentiveness. We also ordered the bottomless mimosas and only got through 2 bottles because it took them 20 minutes to bring out the first one and another 15 to bring out the second one when it was asked for. And on top of that, they act like they're doing YOU a favor by bringing out the food & drinks that YOU paid for. I have never written a negative review before but this experience was awful; just a waste of money &, what should have been, a good time.

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    Humble Potato

    4.2
    (794 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    It's been a while!…read more There used to be a Humble Potato within walking distance from me. Glad to see this one is still going strong. HP hasn't forgotten how to provide outstanding food and service. It is still top notch here! We really enjoyed the outdoor patio space too! It was clean and a very refreshing space to dine in. I would absolutely come back and pair my burger with a side of tots on the next visit. Next time you have a burger craving...ditch that drive thru BS and get at the Humble Potato. You'll become a fan!

    Ugh. We have been coming to this great little place for several years, but our most recent…read moreexperiences have shown that we will be unlikely to return. Not sure what happened, but the last couple of times we have been here, this place was partnering with another pop-up joint offering "Pan-Asian soul food." In my opinion, this has been the downfall of this place. We came here two nights ago and it's a weird situation because they are basically offering you options from two separate menus. Knowing what I like, I ordered the spicy Obaasan sandwich. Boyfriend, however, opted to venture into the space of the neighboring restaurant and ordered the chicken and rice something or such. It turned out to be the blandest most flavorless dish ever, even though it was served with three tiny plastic cups of accompanying sauces. The chicken literally looked like boiled chicken and was completely devoid of flavor or seasoning. Also, service was unbelievably slow. Pleasant when she finally showed up, but painfully slow. We used to like The Humble Potato but we absolutely do not like this partnership they have with this brand and will probably not come back.

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    HiHo Cheeseburger | Marina del Rey

    3.6
    (434 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    HiHo is one of my favorite burger spots, and this isn't my first time visiting the Marina del Rey…read morelocation. Unfortunately, I had an off experience today, and I'm really only leaving this review to make sure an employee isn't unfairly blamed for something that wasn't his fault. When I placed my order, Terry (the manager) wasn't around. I ordered what I intended to be the Double HiHo Cheeseburger. Whether I misspoke or Yael misheard me, when my buzzer went off I was handed the Classic instead. I let Yael know, and he immediately apologized and said they'd take care of it. He told me to hang onto the original burger while they remade the correct one. I even mentioned that I'd give the extra burger to someone outside rather than let it go to waste. At that point, Terry overheard the conversation and stepped in. What should have been a simple reorder suddenly became much more complicated. He repeatedly explained that he was only charging me the small price difference for the upgraded burger, which was completely fine. What bothered me wasn't the charge. What bothered me was that Terry began correcting Yael loudly enough for customers to hear. He wasn't yelling, but it was clearly a public reprimand. From my perspective, Yael had done exactly what he was supposed to do. After I reordered with Terry, I reached for the original burger that Yael had already told me I could keep because of the mistake. Terry pulled it back and asked if I wanted it "in addition." I explained that Yael had already told me I could keep it since the order mistake wasn't my fault. Terry seemed visibly flustered and responded that, yes, that was usually the policy. That confirmed what I already thought: Yael hadn't done anything wrong. As a customer who comes here often, it was uncomfortable watching an employee be embarrassed in front of customers for simply following what appears to be company policy. If there was ever a coaching conversation to be had, it should have happened privately, not in front of guests. Honestly, I don't think there was anything to coach him on in the first place. This review is not meant to criticize Yael. It's actually the opposite. He was polite, owned the mistake immediately, communicated well, and handled the situation professionally. I hope he isn't reprimanded further because, from where I was standing, he did absolutely nothing wrong. The food was still good, as it usually is, although this visit didn't quite have the same feel as my previous ones. I'll definitely be back, but I wanted to speak up because employees who treat customers well deserve to be supported when they've done the right thing.

    Came here on a Sunday night with my niece and her bf, it was their first time having hi ho burger…read more We ordered the chicken sandwhich, honey tenders, hi ho burger and a double cheeseburger. Burger got a little messy because it was greasy. Burgers were seasoned enough, the fries are always good. The chicken tenders have a lil kick to them. The person who took our order was a little snippy, I wasn't sure what to order and I was like umm and he replied back we don't have umm on the menu and I was like sorry just debating between two burgers.

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    HiHo Cheeseburger | Marina del Rey
    HiHo Cheeseburger | Marina del Rey
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    Burger Lounge

    Burger Lounge

    4.2
    (536 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    We come to this location all the time, usually before or after a movie at the nearby Cinemark, and…read morewe've always had great experiences... until last night. We went to see the Mario movie because it was $6 Tuesday, and the movie ended a little after 9, so we rushed over knowing Hopdoddy closes at 10. When we walked in, they were already mopping floors with chairs up on tables on one side, but there were still a few people eating in the bar area, so we figured we were okay. We ordered a Thunderbird bowl (dressing on the side), the burger of the month, the Smothered Texan (free, because we're Legendary status) a doble fina margarita with a tajín rim, and a Sam Adams draft. I checked the time when we finished ordering--9:34 on the dot--because it already felt like the kitchen was trying to shut things down early. We sit down, chatting, all good... until we realize our drinks haven't come. We're seated in the bar area, so we can literally see the bartender chatting with a couple, NOT making drinks. Then our food arrives. Still no drinks. I ordered a chicken patty, which typically takes longer to cook, so there's really no reason for food to beat the drinks out. I check the time again and it's 9:45. I'm about to get up, but I see the bartender finally pouring the draft, so I wait it out. Then I realize my bowl came with no dressing at all, so I get up to ask for it. On my way back, I pass the drink pickup area and see my husband's beer just sitting there... next to my empty margarita glass. Meanwhile, the bartender is back to chatting instead of finishing the drink. I had planned to just grab the drinks myself to save the server a trip, but instead I'm standing there trying to get the bartender's attention--or at least hoping he'd mix the margarita while he talked. He eventually noticed me and started making it, but by then my food was sitting at the table getting cold, so I went back to sit down. I didn't even get a chance to take a picture of the Smothered Texan because by the time I got back my husband was almost done with it. The drinks finally arrived at 9:50. And to add insult to injury... the tajín rim was barely there. Honestly, I waited tables all through college and I get that it's annoying when people come in close to closing (especially on a Tues) but the experience shouldn't feel like you're inconveniencing the staff for being there. Between the missing dressing, the drinks sitting untouched, and the bartender prioritizing conversation over service, the whole night just felt off. Disappointing, especially since this has always been one of our go-to spots.

    I was craving a burger so i ordered from Burger Lounge as they have been so consistent. They always…read moredeliver a great burger. I went with the Turkey Burger with cheese again. I Definitely recommend them!

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    Black Sheep Burgers

    Black Sheep Burgers

    4.5
    (744 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    Went to Black Sheep Burgers for lunch today. Don't be fooled by the name. They do not have any…read morelamb burgers. Although Black Sheep Burgers has a vast selection of hamburgers (they probably should have called the place Black Cow Burgers) I had a Chicken Katsu sandwich. It was very good. I liked the option of being able to decide what I wanted or didn't want on my sandwich when ordering. I don't like avocados, so I ordered my sandwich without avocados. There are also a vast number of sides to order if you are very hungry. I was tempted to order the 40's french fries, but the sandwich was enough for me. Professional eaters probably would have ordered several sides. There is a large seating area outside. I sat outside. Other than the traditional problem with eating outside (your napkin, like the answer, may blow in the wind) since Black Shep Burger gave me several napkins, it wasn't a problem.

    Food was good, but overpriced and difficult to park safely…read more First off, great taste, but we were on a museum visit which brought us to the area, so we avoided usual staples in the area that are more value for the money. It's in the sawtelle area near Olympic and predominantly Japanese food spots. Service was friendly but in this economy, not a good value. The burger prices should come with fries. 70$ for 3 people was too steep for what you get

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    Double Double (minus tomato and onions as requested by the six year old)
    Double Double (minus tomato and onions as requested by the six year old)
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    Burger Lounge

    Burger Lounge

    4.0
    (337 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Okay so the four stars are for the past 2.5yrs of my favorite order delivered to me, it is always…read morethe same and I always click the reorder on DoorDash. Now if I was reviewing for tonight's meal I would give 1 star. I am confused and upset about how my order could've gone so wrong and how sad and abysmal the burger looks. Normally the burger has lots of delicious shredded lettuce, and tomato's and I pay extra for sliced fresh avocado and jalapeños and opt for fresh onions. Tonight's burger arrived with a dab of some old looking guacamole, half a thin slice of tomato, a shred of an onion and three jalapeños. No lettuce. I wish I was joking. Pluuuus, the fries were super salty. Thank goodness for DoorDash's option to refund for the burger itself but I am still fairly upset I spent $35 (!) on meal that I honestly am debating even eating because the burger is not appetizing looking and I am sooo bummed. This is my treat to myself and I was so looking forward to it after a long day.

    i do not understand at all how this place has such high reviews…read more my friend and i got the lounge burger and the classic burger and shared the large half and half onion rings and fries at the time we were the only customers in the restaurant and it still took almost 30 mins for the food to come out, and we got brought out the wrong order. well the wait ended up being for nothing bc i havent never had such mid burger from a restaurant that specializes in burgers. literally on par with fast food. i dont think the bun was toasted and reminded me of the school lunch buns. it wasnt stale but it was super fresh either. the inside of the burger was just normal, there was nothing special about it, it was literally a shitty fast food burger (mcdonalds/burger king level, not in and out level) it was fine but it was a pretty small burger. the "large" fries and onion rings can in this tiny small bag and came out lukewarm. in total 2 burgers and a large fry came out to $30 for basically glorified fast food. my friend and i both agreed that we could have just gotten mcdonalds instead. do not recommend.

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    On the street with umbrellas and outdoor seating. Nice!

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    On the street with umbrellas and outdoor seating. Nice!

    Big Tomy's - burgers - Updated July 2026

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