Even years after opening! they still stand true on their taste and quality!! I had the pastrami burger, it doesn't show on the menu but this still available! I'd recommend trying it.. I came thru the drive thru so didnt get a good pic of food but trust me it was worth it read more

California Burger - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The food is pretty good and fresh. The shake was really good. The wings are good. The tenders are NOT good. The fries are good. I have to come back and try a burger ironically enough. read more

My husband and I have been going to California Burger since they opened up on 16th street, often stopping there on the way home from A/V Club at Kan-Kan on Mondays. We haven't stopped by for burgers or patty melts recently, but we drove over there specifically to get ice cream a couple of weeks ago. Their fruity pebble shake is unreal. I have gotten it every time I've gone, except for the one time I strayed and ordered a regular chocolate shake (also good, but doesn't beat the fruity pebbles!). Flamin' Chicken & Shakes was another concept of theirs that they had on 38th street and we used to go there before they closed. They had the same dessert menu and I, of course, ordered the fruity pebbles shake each time we went. We haven't stopped in at Flamin' Chicken & Breakfast since they've opened, so I'm unsure if they have the same dessert menu (but maybe not since they are breakfast oriented). I definitely recommend eating here, but if you've already had dinner and want a sweet treat, then they are a great spot for ice cream! read more

California Burger - Strawberry + Fruity Pebbles shakes - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Figured I'd check it out on my way to work. I ordered a single burger and chili cheese fries. The wait was kind of lengthy but the young man who took my order was very nice and apologetic. Totally understandable since he was running back and forth between customers and door dashers. I had to get mine to go otherwise I would have been late to work. My burger was good but not like super special but it was just a single so maybe the other specialty burgers are more flavorful. I just don't eat that much so that's why I ordered the single. Now the fries were definitely better than what I thought. I'm from NWI and they reminded me of my youthful days going to a place called Zel's. I definitely enjoyed the chili cheese fries. Maybe I'll stop in sometime and try one of their ice cream floats or shakes. Definitely coming back for the fries. read more

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California burger is an incredible place! Every-time I go it's so consistent and the food is very very good! It take a little longer than a normal drive thru, but it's worth it for the freshness. The burger was incredible along with the fries and the corn dog read more

California Burger - Western burger - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Best fast food burger I've had in Indianapolis! If you're from the west coast and looking for a similar burger to in-n-out, this is as close as you're going to get. But they have so many more sides, the jalapeño poppers are the star of the show! read more

TRASH. Hard at Listening, Asked for a Chili Cheese Fry these Idiots gave me a Cheese Fry. Had to Drive back for it and They Tried to be Funny giving Me More Cheese than Chili, Unmelted and Cold at That. Bacon Burger wasn't Worth a Damn. Bacon was Chewy as Hell. I Assume They're Much Better At Making Tacos than Havin a Burger Joint ! Overpriced Low Quality Bullshit. Don't Waste your Time Here read more

California Burger - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Cali native here, and I could not believe how tasty the california melt was. Melt in mouth, delicious patties, crunchy lettuce, great secret sauce and overall awesome blend of flavors. I'm craving one as I'm writing it. Don't be afraid of the longer drive through wait, worth it! read more

California Burger - California Melt Sourdough - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Long line however very worth the wait good fresh and still hot when got home! Only negative thing is no dining room open read more

Best burger place. If you want a really good burger, stop here. Service has always been great. Food always fresh. Fries are also great and you have to have their sauce for dipping! read more

This place is always great. Burgers are big and juicy and the curly fries are fab. The tables could be a bit cleaner, but that's okay. read more

Their prices are overpriced for mid customers service and quality food. Why is there a piece of hair in my ranch idk? This makes me not even want to eat the food anymore. This is nasty. read more

California Burger - Disgusting piece of hair - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

First time here! N unfortunately the door were closed so we had to order thru the drive thru! However everything is freshly made per order! Much love tho! Looks great n the food was amazing read more

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Over price for everything is about 20-25 per person considering on what you're getting. I always spend about 60$ on burgers and chilli cheese fries with banana splits and mozzarella sticks. You will have to wait about 30 min in the drive through. Do not order anything at the window because they will forget it even after you pay for it. read more

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Unfortunately I don't have a lot to review. I went through the drive through and ordered a meal with a Dr. Pepper and was told it would be $12. I was shocked it was that expensive for fast food, but I heard it was great so I didn't mind too much. However, after I pulled up to the window and checked my food bag I noticed I only had a cheeseburger inside. I told the woman I had a meal and asked where my fries where. She told me they had only typed in a cheeseburger and Dr. Pepper. They didn't offer to give me some fries or even for me to pay more to get some. Then I was really confused how a cheeseburger and Dr. Pepper cost $12! I wish more restaurants/business had better customer service. It's unfortunate, because the burger was great, but I don't know that I'll be back due to having such a bad experience. read more

California Burger - Bacon cheeseburger. Good stuff! - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I didnt have any expectations when I decided to go to California burger. I showed up around lunch time on a Friday and only had to wait about 10mins total. My order was the double bacon combo with fries and a soda. I also go the Mozzarella sticks because, those are hard to mess up. The Mozzarella sticks were good. I would order them again. They are not big fat mozz. Sticks like you get at Arbys. They are more seasoned long slender sticks. The fries were not my favorite. I gave 4 stars for this reason. The fries were seasoned well, hot, and crispy. I am not a fan of crinkle cut fries so that is simply a preference. If you like fluffy crinkle cut fries, you will love these. Next time, Ill opt for the curlies. The double bacon burger was huge. I had a hard time finishing it. It was good, not amazing, but good. My car and hands smelled like onions for at least a day after eating this. Make sure to ask for extra napkins, its messy! Would I go here again, yes, if Im super hungry. read more

California Burger - Double Bacon Burger - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

After hearing about the multiple-hour-long lines forming here when it first opened, we opted to ... well, not wait and instead visit months later. The restaurant closes at midnight on Saturdays, so we were feeling hopeful when we pulled into the line at 11:45pm. We ordered in time (yay!), surprisingly, as the line was going pretty slow. We enjoyed the menu because it had some non-traditional fast food options such as mac & cheese bites, onion rings, lettuce-wrapped burgers, and fried cheese sticks. I went for the lettuce-wrapped burger and curly fries. The curly fries were soooo good (you can also get crinkle cut) and the burger was pretty good. There was a LOT of Thousand Island sauce on it, so it was dripping everywhere. No shame. Our friends enjoyed their food too and we would go back if we're in the area and are looking for a local, yet drive-thru option. read more

California Burger - Lettuce burger - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This was a little fast food/burger joint ww found very close to Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The dining room was closed and all of their business was through the drive thru (hence not the best pictures. Sorry) The food however was worth the hassle of eating it in the car. Their crinkle cut fries were especially top notch as they were hot, crispy and super delicious. For my burger I dried a Double Cheeseburger which came with pickle, onion, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and a mayo variation which had a little kick to it. Really tasty and filling burger the meat and the sauce really stood out. The service was super friendly and the price was very reasonable so despite the lack of dining room I highly recommend this place. read more

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This was one of the best melts I've had from a drive thru! They have alot of options from turkey burgers to veggie burgers to chicken sandwiches. My food came fast and everything was hot in the bag! I mean look how good this sandwich looks... read more

California Burger - california melt - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I was having another fierce craving for onion rings and a hot dog, ya'll. It was Memorial Day do options were on the sparse side but this was a perfect opportunity to check out somewhere we hadn't been before. California Burger has been seeing wild lines since it opened last year so it was great to see we caught them in between the rush at 4pm (yet there was still a decent line). We ordered the chili dog, onion rings, zucchini fries and California double burger with bacon and avocado. It was all about the zucchini fries for me! They're hard to cone by and California Birger makes a tasty version. Oh, and we ordered the peanut butter shake...I know, it's a lot. In the end, I believe our total was around $25 and the drive they experience was both swift and friendly. read more

California Burger - Coney dog - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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If you are going to venture here and give this place a shot then hopefully you phone or iPad is fully charged because you are going to need something to entertain you for about an hour while you wait in this drive through line. The restaurant does not have dine-in and only allows drive thru. The drive thru line wraps out of the restaurants parking lot thru the neighborhood about a block or two. I waited about 50 minutes in the drive thru line. They have a broad menu that includes burgers, chicken, fish, and Philly cheesesteaks. The staff was friendly. I ordered the California Knockout Burger with fries and a banana split for good measure. My burger was pretty good. It has a unique taste that is distinct to California Burger and lots of flavor. The fries were ok. They had good seasoning, but some of the fries were a bit hard. I am glad that I got the banana split. It was awesome. It was huge. I could not eat it in one sitting. It traveled well. I had a 25 minute ride before I was able to dig in. It was delicious. There is no doubt that this restaurant has good food. However, you have to ask yourself if it is good enough to wait an hour for. In my opinion, it is not. Fast food is supposed to be fast, otherwise it is just food. So, will I be back. Probably, but it will be awhile and I will try to come during one of their slow times. read more

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Its solid, elevated, fast food. I presume the inspiration for this place is the West Coast In-N-OUT Burger chain. Pretty similar menu...and its pretty good. Burgers are made to order with quality ingredients. I got the double cheeseburger and it filled me up nicely. Lots of soft serve ice cream treats and shakes make for some good company on the side of those burgers. Its defintiely a nice additon to the neighborhood. All in all, its a step above the big burger chains like Wendy's and Rallys... Its more in line with Five Guys and Shake Shack. read more

California Burger - Double cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Right off the bat: You need to know that there is going to be a wait. They are only doing drive-thru right now, and the drive-thru line is long. The line snakes out of the parking lot and down the street, at least two blocks into the nearby residential neighborhood. Think about the longest line that you've waited in for food. Now triple that. If we're talking about numbers, I waited 3 hours and 25 minutes, from start to finish, on a Wednesday. I got there right when they opened, at 10 a.m. So you need to ask yourself: Are you prepared to wait three to four hours, in your car, for burgers and fries? Because if you're not, then you're not going to like your experience. But if you are willing to wait, then you will be rewarded with one of the best burgers in Indy. Honestly, I visited California Burger and got in this absurdly long line for one big reason: I'm from Southern California, and the burgers that I saw on California Burger's Instagram looked like they might taste like the burgers at In-N-Out. They also had a lot of items on their menu that looked like what I would see at Yellow Basket, another one of my favorite greasy SoCal fast-food chain restaurants, such as pastrami sandwiches and pastrami chili fries. If there was a chance that I could taste something like In-N-Out or Yellow Basket in Indianapolis, then I had to get in line. The verdict is: California Burger definitely has the best fast-food burger that I've tasted in Indiana. I ordered the Avocado Burger, and the bun was lightly toasted (it was soft, but just toasted and slightly crunchy around the edges), the beef was perfectly cooked and juicy, the cheese was melted completely, the lettuce, red onion, avocado and tomato was fresh and just enough, and the best part for me is that it wasn't super tall! I was able to actually take a bite of it and eat it in my car. It came wrapped in a burger diaper, like In-N-Out does their burgers, so you can definitely eat the burger while you're driving. I could sense a whisper of In-N-Out and Yellow Basket in my Avocado Burger. It was definitely the closest that I've had to anything tasting like something from one of those places since I've been in Indy. I got my husband the California Melt, which is apparently one of their most popular burgers. He loved it, too. I also got a large order of fries and onion rings, and the onion rings came with a side of ranch dressing. The fries were perfect: crinkle cut fries that are crispy when you bite into them, but nicely mealy as you chew. If I had to offer a suggestion, the onion rings could have been a little greasier. They tasted really good, though! I would get them again. If I could offer another suggestion, I feel like California Burger needs to pare down their menu quite a bit. I think this would help with the wait, too, because people wouldn't have so many options, and the kitchen could focus on churning out a thoughtfully curated menu. On the menu, there is everything from burgers to burritos to taquitos to fried shrimp to mozzarella sticks. Then there's an ice cream menu that includes shakes, Blizzard-type treats, sundaes, banana splits, different types of ice creams ... I could go on. Just look at my photo of the menu. Sometimes a lot of options are great, but in this case, because they cook everything to order, I think that their broad menu is contributing to their slow service. They just opened at the beginning of January 2021, so I'm hoping things like the slow service and extremely long wait gets worked out, because I really love California Burger's food and I want to go back! I'll just have to wait until the crowd dies down so that it doesn't take me half a work day to get my food. read more

The line had always been so long since they opened! Today, the line was shorter than usual and I had plenty of time, It took a half hour to get to the order box, then another 15 minutes to the window. I ordered the California Melt. Double beef patties on grilled sourdough with lettuce, cheese and avocado. Delicious!!! The avocado was creamy, the sourdough was not too thick, so the bread didn't overwhelm the burger. It was perfectly grilled, crispy and tasty. The employees are exceptional nice! read more

California Burger - California Melt - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

So here's the thing. The line is long. You know that before jumpin in it. That is no reason to lower their rating. No one is forcing you to eat here right now. There's my peace. I went to go Bc I had some time to kill and wanted to document how long it really took. Mind you I went on the busiest day of the week at probably the busiest time which I would say is probably a worst case scenario for wait time. 1 hour and 42 min from the moment I got into line from the moment I got my last piece of my order. They have daily specials and Saturdays was avocado bacon burger. Comes with fries and a drink for $6.99 The burger is GOOD! It tastes fresh with great flavor bacon perfectly cooked, some yummy sauce too. No complaints! I wanted to try the pastrami but they are out. Fries were perfectly cooked and seasoned but nothing special. I ordered an Oreo twister Bc I felt like I wanted to try a little bit of everything, and was underwhelmed. The ice cream didn't have much flavor. I'll skip that next time. Overall I won't wait again, but will definitely come back when things calm down to try some new menu items. I don't regret the wait Bc I was prepared and my curiosity was bothering me more than I was bothered by waiting haha. Great people working there as everyone has said and a value for the quality food read more

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If the 10 car line at 10AM isn't an indication that this place is great then I don't know what is! Luckily my husband and I were first in line this morning, and I can attest that it's worth the wait! We ordered a single combo, single bacon combo, spicy chicken sandwich, and a Philly cheesesteak... and got a free chocolate ice cream because of the wait. The burgers were extremely fresh and not greasy like a typical fast food joint and the fries - Wow! Super crispy and had an awesome seasoning - needless to say we were snacking on them before we even got home. I recommend you check out this place if you're a fan of great burgers and fries! Just make sure to go early because there is bound to be a wait. read more

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Everyone has been talking about this burger place so I had to check it out during the day. I waited for about 30-40 minutes. The restaurant is currently drive thru only so I can't give it 4 or 5 stars with no customer service interaction. The menu was online so I was able to look ahead at what I wanted. Once you place your order it's only about 5 minute wait. I got the #4 with an Oreo shake. The fries were so crispy, well seasoned, and still warm when I got home. The burger was not greasy, good size, the cheese was melted, the pickles and tomato weren't soggy, just a great burger. Will definitely be back to try another burger! read more

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writing this after visiting 3-4x . i enjoy the food but not the wait my food has been correct and the portions are good. this is a pricier fast food spot. i'll be happy when they make online ordering available! i probably won't be back again until then. i've had the salad which is huge and burgers, fries, and a shake on separate visits. i do appreciate fresh food each time read more

California Burger - curly fries - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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So first off I'm not the biggest burger fan. I do eat and enjoy a nice juicy burger from time to time. I heard about this place from a co worker who's from California. I love trying new places, so this was on my list. Newly opened in January, there was a lot of talk about the crazy long line and wait time. Wait times became talk of the town as it was highlighted on the news and Indy star because of the crazy length of hours people were willing to wait. I heard as long as 5 hours! So the big question, is it worth the wait? My experience went like this: I kept telling myself I'd try it out once all the hype died down, but not wanting to cook, decided to take a drive by California burger to see how long the line was. If you are going west on 16th street, this place sits on the right side off 16th and N Berwick ave. I believe the building used to be a Taco Bell. We jumped in line on N Berwick ave, not too deep in my opinion so I decided to give it a go. It was 7pm on a Sunday, waiting was inevitable, so we made the best of it. My total time from getting in line to leaving with my food was 1 hour. So was it worth my 1 hour I'll never get back? Yes! My order: Deal of the day - Avocado bacon burger meal with fries and up-charged to an Oreo milkshake California melt with fries and root beer Single bacon burger with fries and root beer Spicy chicken with fries and root beer All of the food was superb. The bun is toasted exactly how I like it and the burger is nice and juicy. The spicy chicken has great flavor. If you like frisco melts, the California melt is better. The veggies taste very fresh. The crinkle fries are seasoned, and I couldn't stop eating once I started. The Oreo milkshake was delicious, I want it again. Waiting for an hour gave us time to figure out what to get. They offer many options on their menu, and a lot of items look appetizing. Prices are reasonable for the amount and quality of the food. Only drive thru is available during COVID times. Though my wait was only hour, I can easily see how the wait time would get extensive. Being new and the first California burger in the city, many are down to test it out. Seems like food is made to order by the flavor and value of the meal which also increases wait times. So if you come here, come with the expectation to wait with the length time being open, or maybe you'll get lucky and be exceedingly satisfied. read more

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This place reminds me of when "you think of the good times you had back in your day" foods good I had the fried mushrooms and they're actually juicy fries are pretty good as well. Burgers aren't dry and have some juiciness to them! read more

I loved it , the food is cooked really well.. go check them out. The best times are when people are at work. So no line lol read more

We arrived at 5:30 and the waited in line for an hour before being able to order. After that we waited about 20 more minutes before receiving the food. The service was friendly and there was one error with our order but they fixed it and gave us the other burger for free. In all honesty, the burger was just okay. The fries were alright as well. I don't think it's anything that special. Most of the people with me thought the same and some enjoyed the burgers. read more

California Burger - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

WOWOWOW I just had this place and already want it again!! The burgers were so juicy and high quality, the ice cream was delish and creamy, and the sides are amazing! They also have a drive through which is a plus for convenience read more

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The food was not great. Me and my Partner both got the melt and shakes. The shake and orange float was good! But I expected the melt To taste better than Steak 'n Shake, yet it wasn't. At least for a melt, you're better off going to Steak 'n Shake. The meat and fries were tasteless and unseasoned. For a place with california in the name, you'd think they'd care about seasoning their food. read more

I love California burger it's so good and the staff is really nice. Did have to wait a couple of minutes but it's worth it !!!

Although the dining room was closed the food was great. Huge portion sizes and very hot/fresh

Very impressed by California burger , it was extremely good and fresh , been wanting to try California burger but they always had a long waiting line. We went today for lunch and it was great, we started with a Oreo shake that was great next we both got the California burger with avocado , next we had the chili cheese fries that had a great blend of chill and cheese the fries were good fried and tossed to perfection with seasoning salt and salt they were really tasting . read more

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If you haven't already figured it out by now, I'm not exactly a hipster. I'm not the cool kid who goes to places first. I know. I know. I have way too many "Firsts" to say that with a completely straight face, but it is true that I seldom go out of my way to snag a first. By now, it's no secret that California Burger was all the rage when it opened up in the early Spring. It wasn't uncommon to have a two-hour wait at the drive-thru. Located right on West 16th Street, the poor neighbors of the residential area around California Burger had to be going nuts. I'm not the kind of person who will wait for two hours even with fine dining. Heck, I went to The Iron Skillet recently and the pace of the meal drove me a bit bonkers. There's no way I'm waiting a couple hours for a drive-thru meal. However, I'd had a decent success at work today and decided to reward myself with a meal. I initially stopped by over at The Amp, but nothing there really struck my fancy. So, I figured I'd drive by here and see what the line was like. The good news is that it was nowhere near two hours. I think I probably had 4-5 cars ahead of me in the drive-thru. The wait was maybe 10-15 minutes. That much I'm willing to do. In case it's not obvious, California Burger focuses on burgers with a few other sandwiches available including chicken options and a handful of others. They have some salads, but if you go to California Burger for a salad you might have issues. I think they had a couple dozen different burger options - most were suggested as a combo meal that included fries and a medium drink. As near as I could tell, they did not have iced tea (a definite negative for me). I ended up ordering the #2 - a double burger with fries and a medium mountain dew. The double burger came with the works - I usually special order but opted not to tonight. The employee working the drive-thru was super friendly. As near as I could tell, they are not yet offering dine-in - this surprised me a bit. The food? It's good. The burger? It's not "best of" Indy level, but it's a good burger and probably in the upper tier of fast food. It's a thick, juicy burger and vastly superior to most of the fast food chains. I do wish it had been a bit more done - I prefer medium well and this was clearly medium. However, it was still quite delicious and obviously fresh. Truthfully, I was stuffed when I was done. I usually try to upsize a meal, but I didn't here and I was glad I didn't. The fries were rather crinkle-cut, though they were larger. They were tasty. I'd say they were the definition of "good." The Mountain Dew was fine - again, I really prefer iced tea and the lack of an iced tea option alone would likely make me reconsider stopping here. I spent just under $10 for a satisfying meal. Would this be worth a 2 hour wait? Oh, heck no. Not a chance. I wouldn't even call it a destination burger. It's a solid option for burgers or chicken if you've got a hankering and are on the West side. I will note they also offer ice cream, sundaes, shakes, etc. I didn't order it - I was tempted as the prices were reasonable. But, given how full I am I'm glad I skipped it this time. Will I visit again? If I'm in the area, I'd certainly pick it over a nearby Burger King or McDonald's. However, if I'm in the mood for a sit down, satisfying meal I'd probably skip this place. They serve their drinks in styrofoam cups, as well. I realize this helps them stay cold, but I still find the lack of branding a bit weird. Ultimately, the lack of an iced tea would also be a factor in me returning (they do have fruit punch and I believe another similar drink). Ultimately, California Burger is solid fast food but I'm sure glad I only waited 10-15 minutes to snag my meal. I could probably go a 3.5, but the solid customer service won me over and I'm opting for the 4-star. read more

Now that the dust has settled on California Burger and you no longer have to wait upwards of an hour idling in line for the drive-thru, I'm happy to say that they're still serving up tasty burgers and appear to have improved the regular crinkly fries. Service at the speaker box was pleasant and sure to read everything back to me and confirm I ordered correctly. After ordering, the wait was about seven minutes which is totally acceptable for a great burger. Two single combos with cheese and two kids combos comes to about $35 bucks which is about $10 more expensive than MacDoodles and we'll worth the difference. read more

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I was not sure what to expect with the wait time on a Saturday afternoon, but we thought we'd do a drive-by to see how it looked. There were about 20 cars in line, so we said, why not? It ended up taking 1hr to go through the line and get our food. Not as bad as we were expecting, which thank goodness because I was hungry! I saw some reviews talking about the neighborhood street. We didn't experience any hostility, but a resident did drive past the car line and honked at everyone. Also... there was a chicken? A chicken was walking alongside of cars on the street. So random. The burgers: We got the Avocado Bacon burger and the California Melt. Right off the bat, these looked darn good. The Avocado Bacon Burger seemed to be missing avocado? We didnt see it in the sauce/slaw, so not sure where it was supposed to be. Nonetheless, these were super tasty and we were happy with them. The sides: We saw some mixed reviews about the fries, and thought we'd just go for something different. The Cheese Sticks are really the run-of-the-mill mozzarella sticks, just what you expect. The Mac & Cheese bites were triangular, more soft on the outside than crispy, and the inside was not dry - nice and cheesy. These sides came with 4 each, at $3.49. The floats: Don't they look pretty? The vanilla soft serve is good. I will say that the ratio was a bit off, there was too much ice-cream to soda. What else? They gave us 3 thin napkins. Wish they gave us a bit more. The burgers seem to be wrapped nicely so you don't need a napkin, but the California Melt is a bit harder to navigate without getting your hands a little saucy. They also forgot to include the ranch I asked for with my Mac & Cheese bites, but I wasn't missing it too terribly much (it was on the receipt but wasn't charged for it). I know this is hard to categorize as "fast food" with the wait times right now, but my 4 stars is rating it within that category. Seemed like good quality with a few minor things to work on. read more

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