Delicious burgers and shakes . Good appetizers like jalapeno poppers and even a puppy patty for our dog. A big variety of shakes. Service was friendly and fast. The ambiance was comfortable and welcoming. read more

Just passing through here with a pretty large group of people about 10 of us. This place is not far from where we hiked at Bassi Falls. It's a small operation with an inside seating and outside seating. In my opinion, they were just understaffed by one or two people which slowed everything down, including the order line which was long. It wasn't the efforts of the workers they were working as fast as they possibly could, but they were just having trouble keeping up or having a steady pace. I'm sure a group of 10 had something to do with that. I ordered the mushroom burger and it looked really good. I got a double and so it was very healthy in size but fell short in flavor. I really felt like this under achieved because there really wasn't any flavor on this burger. It didn't mean that it was bad it just wasn't flavorful. It could be because they were just trying to get orders out, but I have to be honest here. I would try to give this place another chance because I think they're worth it. read more

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So unfortunate. This place used to be AMAZING. It recently got sold and clearly the new owners don't understand. Spent $60 on 2 burgers and 2 beers by the bottle. Go back to the bay. Us locals don't need this shit up here read more

Stopped at The Burger Barn in Pollock Pines and it did not disappoint! Service was quick and efficient--our food came out fast, prices were solid, and the pastrami sandwich we ordered was pretty frickin' good. Honestly, everything we had hit the spot. The vibe of the place is great--rustic and cabin-like, with a big patio under the pine trees. They were able to fit our whole crew outside with no problem, which was perfect since we were riding with a group. The walk-up ordering makes it super easy, and there's plenty of seating for larger parties (motorcycle groups, take note!). We'll definitely be back--good food, good prices, and a laid-back setting that's perfect after a ride through the mountains. read more

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well, this is a pleasant treat here at the 4000 foot elevation of Pollock Pines along the historic pony express Trail. It's an independently owned burger slang'n business that has all the good stuff. Best of all for you plant based soy nugget huggers like me. They have a Beyond Burger that's top notch. Order this up with guacamole and jalapeño if you're a Hot One. cholula hot sauce is available too. The patio here is what i like the best. Theres a shade structure, huge plants and hella room for you and your menagerie of emotional support animals. Peep the photos. now git it! read more

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We stopped in for a quick lunch. I got a Reuben Sandwich - Made with thin Sliced Pastrami, Sauerkraut, Thousand Island Dressing, Swiss Cheese on Marble Rye. The sandwich was on dark rye, had about 3 layers of very thin pastrami and piled high with sauerkraut. See the picture, should be named the Sauerkraut Sandwich. Everyone else got burgers and they seem much smaller than the last time we were there. It wasn't horrible but pretty disappointing, there are not a lot of places to eat in Pollock Pines. I get things are getting expensive, up your prices and add a little meat. I zoomed in on the picture and there is hair on the sandwich. I never noticed it, when I ate it! read more

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If you haven't eaten at Burger Barn in Pollock Pines, you're really missing out--not just on the food, but the whole vibe. I had a juicy, flavorful hamburger, my cousin went big with a double bacon cheeseburger, and my dad tore through his Philly cheesesteak like it owed him money. My aunt got the grilled chicken salad with cheddar and ranch--and I don't even like ranch, but it looked so good I almost stole a bite. We sat outside on the patio under canvas shades and blooming wisteria. The sun was warm, the air was crisp, and the whole place just had this relaxed, timeless charm. You order inside and the super friendly staff brings your food out to you. It's the kind of spot that makes you want to stay a little longer. Right off Main Street next to the True Value hardware store, it's surrounded by trees and mountain air. The whole place feels like a little slice of peace with amazing burgers. Whether you're finishing a hike or just grabbing a bite with family, this spot hits the mark. read more

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The service was exceptional! It was really clean and inviting inside. The burger was a 10/10 and topped with Oreo shake! Will definitely be coming back! read more

Great old fashioned burger. Great outdoor seating for the dogs. It'll be a reg stop.

We came here on Saturday afternoon because the people at the gate of the Sly Park recreation area recommended eating here. I had a black and blue burger with fries and a soda. Unfortunately, the soda machine was having issues and the soda tasted not nearly sweet enough and not nearly carbonated enough. The fries unfortunately were overcooked. The burger was good. The service was excellent, and the people were friendly. read more

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My friends and I stopped by Burger Barn after a 5.5-mile hike--starving and in need of a solid, protein-packed meal. This was my first visit, and I was pleasantly surprised! The place is small and cozy. We were the only ones there and got seated right away. Our server was friendly, attentive, and even asked if we needed separate checks up front (huge plus!). I'm gluten-free and don't eat beef, so I ordered a custom turkey burger on a gluten-free bun with jalapeños, mushrooms, onions, Swiss and pepper jack cheese, plus steak fries and a side salad. The salad was fresh and a good size, though the ranch tasted like standard bottled dressing. The burger was flavorful, cheesy, and satisfying, and the gluten-free bun (a $3.50 upcharge) was soft and held up perfectly--totally worth it. The restroom situation was a bit hit-or-miss--one clean, one dirty--but overall, a solid experience. Great comfort food and friendly service made this a spot I'd come back to after a hike in the area! read more

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Yummmm! Stopped in for lunch on our way to do some Ice House camping and it was delicious! It's located right off Pony Express Trail and they have a cute shaded patio area that is dog friendly. You can order inside or at the patio window. We ordered the Chili Fries, Bacon Blue Burger, Western Bacon Cheeseburger and the Kids Chicken Nuggets. Everything was so good! The burgers were flavorful and I loved the crispy burger buns! The Chili Fries were huge and the chili was great as well. We also ordered Peanut Butter and Oreo milkshakes that hit the spot on this triple digits day! Overall, this place is a must. Service was super friendly and you can tell that they take a lot of pride in their business! We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town! Check them out! read more

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One of the best burgers I've got in a long time! I wish I lived closer lol Customer service was great!! read more

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An absolutely unorganized chaotic mess! Waited 40 minutes to have our order taken. Then four people who came in after us were served first. We are now an hour into our wait and still haven't seen any food. The table we walked in with at the same time have long finished their food and left and we can't even get water brought to our table. Came here for a quick bite and in a good mood and leaving here really upset at the treatment we have received. I will never come back read more

Good food, came out hot. Burgers are good on size and tasty. We were seated quickly and given time to order. Food is cooked fresh, so it takes some time. 1 less star due to size of fries. We ordered a large but for $7 , it looked like a happy meal size amount. read more

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We didn't get to try the food ... Our party of 7 arrived and were trying to figure out seating. We decided on outside. They told us they would be out to take our order. We waited a while and went back inside to see if we needed to order inside or - and again we were told they would come outside to take our order. We waited no less than 15 minutes and nothing. Not - hey we're super busy and will be with you soon (they weren't busy at all) or come out and at least take our drink order - nope. After 15 minutes we left. No idea what happened or why. We wanted to try it - the food sounded good on the menu. Sorry folks. read more

Old fashioned burger joint with old fashioned, quaint ambience. Service was friendly and accommodating. This was a very tasty burger. Ordered a cheeseburger with two patties, no onions. They use a great bun that enhances the burger that is full of flavor. I happened to be volunteering and delivering food to people when we came across this place. I live about 40 minutes away and will definitely be going back when I want a good burger. read more

Absolutely love the restaurant! They make a rueben the old fashioned way with pastrami, thousand island, sour kraut and marbled rye bread. I always order 2 with extra kraut and dressing on the side. And, Bri and some others knows not only my order but most of the regular customers orders by heart! Good food, best employees. 5 stars! read more

We stop here on our way home from Tahoe every time! The best cheeseburgers ever. You won't be disappointed. Also, the staff is very friendly and the service is fast. read more

Wonderful hole in the wall that was walking distance from where we were staying in the town of Pollock Pines. If you're thinking where in the world is Pollock Pines?...well it's near Apple Hill where they bake the 5 star pies, apple turnovers, and I can consume everything my parents used to deny me as a young little chunk. Rolled into the Burger Barn and the two ladies working the Barn gladly assisted me even though one was still on her break. Ordered up one STUFFED bacon and cheese burger with waffles and one small chocolate shake. Let me tell you folks...A+ burger and real milkshakes made real with pride. Never seen a stuffed burger on a menu before so Chris G had to pound it! The burger, waffles, and milkshake was a great meal and I'm so glad I went to the Burger Barn. There's not a lot of options in this town, but this is an amazing one. Can't wait to return to the Burger Barn. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing. Totally recommend this place. We go back tomorrow. If I live closer, we brought our dogs and they were able to sit out on the patio, which was really really nice. Staff was amazing and very helpful. read more

Great burgers! I got blue bacon burger because I love bacon, but I'm not a blue cheese person in general so I had my doubts. The burger was so good! The blue cheese blended into the rest of the burger very well and was not overpowering at all. Very nice surprise along our trip to Lake Tahoe! read more

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Might be the best burger in El Dorado County! Plenty of seating inside and outside. The menu has many options, but I went with the straight forward burger and fries! read more

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6/22/2023: I ordered a stuffed Swiss mushroom in the middle of the burger with bacon and melted cheddar on the top, i.e., THIS MUST BE THE FIRST STUFFED BURGER ON ANY RESTAURANT MENU ANYWHERE GLOBALLY OF ITS KIND- -SERIOUSLY! I haven't seen a stuffed burger on ANY MENU ANYWHERE from USA to EUROPE to FAR EAST ASIA TO DATE!!!! Anyway, I'll taste what the hype is all about in twenty minutes . . . FYI and BTW: I ordered a cast iron, stuff burger maker via Amazon last year; however . . . I have no idea how to make a stuff burger or how a stuff burger must taste: I guess Burger Barn will be my Stuffed Burger, Connoisseur, Gourmet Instructor teaching me how to construct a "proper" stuffed burger, indeed. WHOA~That stuffed burger KO'D every fiber of my famished, human appetite into left field, i.e., out cold ('#~#'')! Surely, proving my eyes are truly bigger than my stomach, i.e., I ate literally one-half of the stuffed burger and one-quarter of the waffle fries . . . I tapped out~Can't eat another bite! Welp~I guess I'll eat the stuff burger for brunch . . . ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ???? read more

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I declare these burgers to be... AWESOME! We ordered the Western Cheeseburger with jalapeños (made it a double, duh) and it was amazing. read more

The food is so expensive. It tastes great but you get short changed. Very small portions for the price. We ordered deep fried mushrooms and received a laughable amount of like maybe 6 or seven. Service is average and the ambience is great with the surrounding pine trees. Thank you read more

Finally!! It's just amazingly delicious !! If you passed by Pollock Pines , don't miss this gem . It's a quaint place, an old log cabin with a beautiful ambiance!! 5 star ! Enjoy this beautiful quaint town of Pollock Pines as well!! Welcome to our neck of the woods read more

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Came here yesterday for lunch with my husband and our German shepherd. We sat out in the patio and it was beautiful and shady. We ordered a Hawaiian Swiss burger and a mushroom Swiss burger, deep fried mushrooms and fries and 2 strawberry shakes. The burgers were so juicy and tasty and shakes were great! Thank you to the great staff and service too. read more

Wife an I went for burgers. She had a cheeseburger and I had the western cheeseburger. We both really enjoyed the burgers and fries. Great food and service at a good price. read more

Super great food! I had the peanut butter shake and my fiancé wanted the butterfinger one but they were out. The server gave a great suggestion and we ended up going with chocolate peanut butter for both of us that was delicious! The mozzarella sticks were hella good and so were the beer battered fries!! Couldn't ask for a better burger after a long day of traveling :) Thank you! read more

After a day of snowboarding and some great cider from Hidden Star - the gang and I decided to replenish our body w some tasty greasy food so we decided to go to burger barn. It's was a Saturday night - they were busy but we got the last table for a group of 7. We ordered a bunch of stuff - mostly burgers, fries and onion rings. The burgers are very tasty - in n out has nothing on them. The fries were delicious and man those onion rings are huge and crispy!! They don't come w a sauce so don't forget to ask for it. But what really stood out are the milkshake. We got the brown sugar cinnamon one and it tasty like a cereal in a cup. It's a bit thick, which I didn't mind, so make sure you drink from the cup vs the straw. The server was nice enough to split the bill in 4! I really recommend this place for tasty burger! read more

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How to screw up a grilled cheese was not something I wanted to critique, but here it is. The bread was soggy with butter & not even brown on either side. The bread pieces didn't match so the cheese just oozed out into the box & I couldn't even toast it on my stove. I have consistently gotten burnt & overcooked burgers, hence the grilled cheese order which was a complete fail on their part. AND it cost over $8! How they got 4 stars is beyond me. They don't care about the food they put out because they have a monopoly up here. New management, please!! read more

Sometimes you just want a really greasy burger to soak up all the drunken regrets of the night prior. This is your sign! If you're on the way to SLT or on the way home, this might be the stop you'd wanna make. It's a nice little burger shack off the freeway, very small town, vibes. I called in for my burger order which took about 20 mins so make sure if you're getting a special burger, to call it in if you don't wanna wait. read more

Amazing food service! Very cute little burger spot , warm and quaint - burgers are made to order and came out quickly , we came in with a party of 10! Everything was hot and fresh and out within 10 min ! Thank you burger barn ! You saved us from our hunger read more

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We stopped in at this really cute place in Pollock Pines on our way home from Tahoe. The staff was super friendly and nice and inside was cozy. You can smell years of cooking in there! My turkey burger tasted really fresh and I loved the guacamole. My husband had the philly cheesesteak sandwich and loved it. We shared a small fry and that seemed like plenty for me. It's a great spot and we hope to come back soon. The outdoor patio looks really inviting. read more

Leaving this review for service and price. Food is okay but nothing amazing. I felt it was over priced before inflation and observed it to be even more expensive today before my family walked out because no one would wait on us. We waited 20 minutes and weren't even asked what we wanted to drink. read more

A cute little place. We decided to stop by on the way to camping. And the people were super friendly. Service was quick. The burgers were huge. Really flavorful and the french fries had good portions. I would definitely try this place again and would recommend it if you're looking for a burger spot. read more

Burger Barn, located in Pollock Pines, CA serves delicious, juicy "old school" hamburgers, cheeseburgers and lots more "comfort food," with all of your favorites. The atmosphere is both comfortable and rustic, and the owner, along with here staff, are welcoming and as friendly and hospitable as it gets. As you enter the restaurant, you'll notice the small counter, with exactly five seats, and you'll be greeted by one of the friendly staff members. The decor is very rustic, and the walls, ceiling and nearly everything seem to be paneled in knotty pine or cedar, which grow locally in the area. The decor of the restaurant, and the atmosphere are very informal, so you simply sit at table, boor or chair that is open, and a friendly staff member will greet you, and present you with a menu. This is a full-service restaurant, or you can place your order at the counter, or the window outside on the patio if that's what works for you. This is friendly mountain dining atmosphere! The restaurant offers a walk-in order window on the patio, where to-go and patio orders are encouraged. We kind of ignored this as we told our hostess that we preferred to dine outside - it was a beautiful 70-degree day - and opted for full table service. No worries how you dine or order Burger Barn, as the restaurant is super friendly and flexible. I went with a "Cheese Burger," and went for the "Mega" size. Of should it be listed as "magnum?" This is one HUGE burger! Of course I ordered all of the toppings... The menu states, "All burgers are made to order and served on a toasted bun with mayo, ketchup, lettuce and onion. Tomato and pickle upon request." The menu also offers many add-on's for a small additional fee. The "Mega," with the added pickle and tomato, worked for me! You can "mix and match" toppings to your liking, as Burger Barn makes burgers your way. Neither Adrienne or I like ketchup on our burgers, so we both requested "1000 Island" dressing on our burgers, in addition to the mayonnaise, as our tastes are identical. Done! Yes, I was hungry so I went for the "Mega" size burger - the menu offers for sizes for each burger - which included FOUR patties of fresh - never frozen - ground beef - which most likely added up to a pound or so of beef. The meat was lightly seasoned and grilled medium, which was perfect. We didn't ask our hostess how we wanted our burgers grilled, but I assume if medium wasn't to your taste, the chef would cheerfully grill the meat to your taste. All four patties of beef were placed on a fresh, sesame seed bun, and topped with FOUR slices of perfectly melted Cheddar cheese. Why skimp? Just GO FOR IT!!! The buns were drizzled with mayonnaise and lightly toasted on the griddle. The bottom bun was drizzled with mayonnaise and "1000 Island" dressing, and the fresh tomato slices, shredded lettuce, white onion slices along with dill pickle were placed on the bun. Then, the four beef patties, with perfectly melted cheese were piled on top of the bun, topped with a little more mayonnaise, and then the top bun crowned the amazing cheeseburger. A knife speared the heart of the burger which kept it all together, as it made it's journey from the kitchen to our table. The "Popeye" cartoon character, "Wimpy," the burger affectionado would have been proud of this cheeseburger, as it is definitely one of the best cheeseburgers in El Dorado County! One bite into this amazing burger and I was rewarded with an absolute "burger" taste sensation! Despite the four patties of meat my "Mega" had, the meat-to-bun-ratio was perfect, which is crucial to achieving a great burger. Unlike "anybody's burger," I could TASTE and ENJOY the cheese, which added a "shangri-la" taste sensation to the burger. Factor in the fresh sliced tomato, white onion slices, shredded lettuce, dill pickle slices, along with mayonnaise and "1000 Island" dressing, and this cheeseburger was simply delicious. It was messy to eat - that makes for a great burger - and I needed lots of napkins to keep the juiciness under control. This amazing burger was "old school" in every way, and reminded me of the burgers that I used to enjoy as a kid, at local diners and drive-in restaurants. For "Wimpy" and all who enjoy an amazing cheeseburger, Burger Barn has you covered! "Chili French Fries" which made for a perfect side dish to our lunch, but could have been a complete meal for the two of us. Upon request, we added Cheddar cheese for the added enjoyment. This side dish... or should I say... meal? ... started with an ample helping of thick-cut fries, perfectly seasoned and lightly salted, with the potato skins left on. There are different opinions to the "fence" when it comes to fries, mainly about whether to "skin" or "not skin," but in our case, we prefer the fiies to have skins. Each fry was cut on the thick side, deep fried to a perfect golden brown on the outside, and a tender white inside. Five Star dining... read more

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Excellent place to stop for a burger. The best beer battered fries I've ever eaten. Quaint little cabin type restaurant with outdoor seating. Excellent service and friendly servers. We always stop by on our way back home from Tahoe/Reno. Off Sly Park Road. Next to Ace Hardware. read more

Just in time for a HOT summer, the shade sails are going up today! I've been coming here for years, to get out of the Valley and into the land of clear blue skies and pine-scented air (Heaven in other words). As ALWAYS, the food was hot and delicious, and I have no regrets for driving the hour to get here! The outside patio deck can't be beat, although it's a little better without snow on it. If you want a nice walk after, I recommend the Cedar Park Trail, a nice free US Forest Service loop trail through the forest. It's only a 10 minute drive from here! All in all, my FAVORITE Saturday outing. read more

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