WOW!! First time in tonight and enjoyed everything we ordered. The guys behind the counter are awesome and all super kind. Not many places have so many reviews, which such a high-star rating. This place totally deserves it. Can't wait to come back! read more

Classics Malt Shop - Mushroom burger with fries and mozzarella sticks. I got it with American cheese instead of Swiss - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here on a weekday evening with friends. We ordered the: Mushroom burger, bacon burger, regular burger, frings, and a strawberry milkshake. I really enjoyed my mushroom burger. Juicy and large portion. Although I didn't taste the other burgers, I also received high praise from my friends regarding these items. For the frings, I thought the fries were average, but I really enjoyed the onion rings. They were fresh and had the perfect crunch. My friends got the milkshake and thought it was standard. Even though I thought the food was solid, I was truly impressed by the service. The person behind the counter was so busy but he took the time to explain the menu to me and was extremely friendly. He also didn't try to rush us or kick us out after the diner closed (we ordered pretty close to closing time). I noticed that he even took orders from people who came slightly after closing too. Other great things: easy parking and awesome looking decor. Come if you want to experience a meal in a diner setting. Overall, the food was pretty good but the outstanding service is why I'm giving this five stars. Please check it out! read more

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Omg the vanilla ice cream in the root beer float is so thick and creamy. We loved the fries and chili cheese fries! One thing about Malt Shop, they're going to make a saucy chili cheese. Maybe too much.. The burgers taste homemade which is the best part about it. The explosive boom burger is classic w/ jalapeños but I was missing the kick of spice. Patties could have been a bit juicier We appreciate the friendly service, classic diner ambiance and can't wait to come back to try more read more

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I absolutely love the retro diner ambiance at Classics Malt Shop! The burgers are generously portioned, and their house-made sauces really elevate the meal. the fries and onion rings were perfectly crispy. The food and classic American diner feel easily deserve a high rating, which makes sense given their great 4.8 average. The only downside is that they close pretty early at 7:00 PM, so you have to make sure to plan an early dinner or lunch to catch them open. Definitely worth a visit for some great comfort food! read more

I came back to try a burger and their fries today, and they did not disappoint. I had the blue cheese burger and chili cheese fries with a couple sides of ranch. No complaints here. The food was awesome. As always, these gentleman are always welcoming and accommodating. If you're only ordering malts, they ask if you'd like water while you wait. I came earlier today before I head out to a concert, and the ambiance is totally chill. This has become a face spot. Thanks guys! Cheers! read more

Lived here my whole life and today was my first time eating here! Pleasantly surprised. Small and busy but decent amount of seating. Vintage diner feel for sure. This has got to be the best malt shop in San Diego. Had the chocolate malt, cheese steak sandwich and fries. Everything was delicious! Their home made ranch and chipotle dip is amazing! Customer service was a breath of fresh air. Friendly staff and the cook gave us a run down of their sauces, which was awesome. Will definitely be back! read more

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I was having a rough day, and needed to kill some time while I waited for my cat at the Vet. Right away walking in it was lively, and you could feel the joy and happiness radiating from customers and the gentlemen working. They took great care of me, I ordered zucchini sticks, corn dog, and a root beer float, and sat at the cute bar. Float was phenomenal, creamy, tasty ice cream, just the pick me up I really needed. Zucchini was crispy and perfect with the ranch OMG. And the corn dog was excellent, steaming hot. Thank you for making my day a little brighter, we are very lucky to have Classics Malt shop in SD! read more

I ordered the Caliente Burger, and the burger was delicious! I wasn't sure if one patty was enough meat, so I added an extra patty. The burger came out and was incredibly juicy, stacked high, and smothered in melted pepper jack cheese. There was some heat to the burger, but it wasn't as spicy as I would have liked it to be. The burger was cooked to perfection as ordered! The service was friendly, attentive, and that made the whole dining experience easy and enjoyable. When I say great service, the staff goes above and beyond to make sure you have what you need during your visit! The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and had nice, relaxed vibes, which made it a great place to sit and actually enjoy the meal. If you like a flavorful burger with some heat and solid quality all around, this one's a must. I will definitely coming back to try more when I am back in the area. read more

Classics Malt Shop - Caliente Burger w/ Double Patty - American Near Me - San Diego, California

LOCAL CLASSIC BURGER JOINT: The burger was solid and I could definitely see myself coming back. You can feel how much locals love this place. The enthusiasm in the room is real and it reminded me of a similar spot back home. Inside, it feels like a 50s diner that hasn't been updated in a couple decades, which adds to the charm rather than taking away from it. The owners have a reputation for feeding homeless folks who come in, which tells you a lot about the kind of people running the place. Good people, good food, and a spot the community clearly cares about. read more

Classics Malt Shop - Jalapeño burger - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Beautiful classic place. They must see a rare diamond here in San Diego. It should be in the news of how wonderful the people the food taste just the local just beautiful vibe. I love it. It's a messy place. The food is excellent and tasty. I can't get enough more of the fries and the food here come on over guys. read more

The food is excellent-fantastic burgers, onion rings and malts! Service was fast and friendly. We will be back! read more

Classics Malt Shop - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Fun spot! Service is friendly and quick. Food is made fresh right in front. The malts are great. Would definitely return. read more

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What a great find! We're visiting from Arizona, and Classic Malt Shop was easily one of the highlights of our trip. The food was absolutely amazing fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Every bite was worth it. What really stood out was the customer service. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. It's not often that a place impresses us enough to become a must stop destination, but this one did. We'll definitely be coming back every time we visit San Diego. A big thank you to all the staff for the wonderful food, outstanding service, and hospitality. You made our visit memorable. Highly recommended! read more

First time here at Midway Classic Malt Shop. We love these old, nostalgic malt shops. Popularity place. People wait patiently to place their order. I ordered the Reuben on Rye and my wife wanted the Classic Cheeseburger. Added Frings (onion rings and French fries), a Diet Coke for the wife and we shared another float. Couldn't wait to drink the root beer float. Generous scoop of vanilla ice cream - yasss! Wifey loved the cheeseburger. I really enjoyed the melted cheese on my Reuben on Rye. And, the Frings made our day with Thousand Island and Ranch dips! The 20-minute wait was worth it! The all-man crew was awesome! read more

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This place was recommended by a coworker and ohhh man, how lucky was I to experience this place. I had the All American Burger (which has bacon and an egg in it), sweet potato fries and a vanilla malt, and everything was soooo goood! I considered the malt top notch! It might be my new go to malt place. Vibe was a classic diner, which was awesome, and it came with the hospitality as well. Jeff was super nice and accommodating, I would come back just for the good vibes alone! read more

The food was really good and tasty. Nice local spot that is a must try if in the area. The service was very friendly. There was someone that would clean the tables right away and would take the stuff from tables when done. Ambiance inside was family friendly, the had sports playing in TVs. There is indoor and outdoor seating and parking is not a problem. A must try for sure read more

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Food: Easily one of the best non-smash burgers I've had in San Diego. Super simple and very fresh! No sauce needed, beef gives all the right flavors. Service: Very friendly welcoming from everyone behind the counter. You couldn't ask for a better staff or hospitality. Ambiance: Nailed the 50's diner vibes and comfortable. If you're haven't stopped by yet, you should. Thanks for the great meal Classics Malt Shop! read more

We came in on a Saturday evening it was busy but not too crowded. We ordered and were able to find a seat. We enjoyed our food. The fries were just ok but the burgers and the zucchini sticks were very good. They toasted my bun pretty crispy which I really enjoyed. It also helped to give my veggie burger some structure. I also got my son a chocolate milkshake he was pretty excited for. There seemed to be a lot of regulars which gave the place a nice vibe. The service was very good everyone working was very friendly and charismatic. read more

Classics Malt Shop - Veggie Burger with fried egg - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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My sister really wanted a malt and even asked the In N Out drive through guy if they offered them (No). But that guy recommended Classics Malt Shop down in the Midway district so we went there the next day. The man taking orders (owner? manager?) was so nice and friendly. He really was enthusiastic and helpful. He even threw in a free order of Frings (fries and onion rings) when he found out this was our first time there and that we came in on a recommendation. The four of us in our party each had a malt (one vanilla and three classic Black and White) and man, they were tasty. I even saw they use the old school Carnation Malted Milk power that our family used when I was a kid. That rocks! We had lunch there also with my wife having a mushroom burger and myself having a Classic Cheeseburger. Others in our party had Classic regular burger and the Chicken Strips meal. We added an order of sweet potato fries and the aforementioned complimentary order of Frings and we were ready for a nap! I don't think I ate for a day after that meal. Super filling. Can't do this every day but when I want this sort of food, I'm coming here! Thank you and great job guys! read more

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The owner Jeff was amazing. Not only did we have amazing mushroom and all-American burgers and fries but then he accommodated my FIL who questioned the size of his shake, and even topped it off with a small complimentary strawberry and sherbet ice cream for our daughter who really wanted ice cream. He was so friendly and the service was top notch. It was smart to charge at the end in case we wanted more food...We will be back again next time we visit. Best place to have burgers and shakes, with the friendliest customer service! The malt shake was awesome! Thank you Jeff! read more

Love this local small restaurant! We tend to go here when we'll be nearby at the Sports Arena, or as a central meeting point. I like that they have quite a few choices for a small place. This last time, we tried the Philly fries and the zucchini. Philly fries were huge, and delicious! I ordered no peppers, and it was enough left over for 2 servings. The zucchini was also good, and we had some of that left as well. Choices like salads, hotdogs, sandwiches, and burgers. They also do things like chocolate or cherry Cokes, floats, or sundaes. Staff is all super friendly and helpful. It's not a big place, so it can get crowded at times. They also aren't open super late, so definitely plan around that. Plenty of parking, because it's in the Vons shopping center. read more

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I'm in LOVE! I was in the area, on my way to the airport and I stopped by this shopping center because there are EV Charging Stations. So glad I Yelp'd something to eat because this was around the corner. I placed my order at the counter - customer service was super cool, great vibes and accommodating. My root beer float was made quickly. I got to sit in the corner and enjoy the cool relaxing vibes. My onion rings hit the spot! I would definitely recommend! read more

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GREAT ice cream here! We were in this neighborhood and saw "malts" which you rarely find any more. So had to get some. My wife got a strawberry malt and I got the vanilla one. Both SO good! The guy serving us (think he was the owner) heard my wife say we need to get our little dog Cashew a pup serving as it's our adoptive 1-year anniversary day with him. My wife picked out the dark cherry ice cream and the guy said, "Here, free for your dog." That was very nice of him. My wife took a little tiny taste off the top of it and said it was SO good, she's getting that flavor next time. After feeding this to Cashew and him smashing his face into the cup not coming up until it was gone, my wife had me carry him back into the shop with her carrying the empty cup. When the guy looked up to see what we needed, my wife said to him, "SUCCESS!" He burst into laughter and held out a napkin smiling ear to ear, so we could clean Cashew's ice cream drenched chin. We'll be back! read more

Classics Malt Shop - Cashew loved his ice cream! - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Very good food, amazing quality. Customer service was outstanding. Overall, a great place to grab burgers and shakes!

Classics Malt Shop is exactly what it sounds like; and that's what makes it great. No fuss, no frills, just a solid vintage-style diner with friendly service and delicious food. You order at the counter, grab a seat, and soak in the nostalgic vibes. It's super casual and cute with checkered floors, old-school decor, and the kind of charm that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time (in the best way). The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. I had the onion rings and they were crispy perfection! The rest of the food was just as tasty. Great place if you're craving comfort food done right without the hype. Perfect for a laid-back lunch or a chill bite with friends. Will definitely be back! read more

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Had the basic burger and onion rings but was underwhelmed. I wouldn't go out of my way to return

I came here because I was on a staycation in the area and was craving some good old fashioned burgers. The workers here are some of the kindest people I have ever met and are the fastest workers even though the place got busy. Customer service 10/10!! I ordered the caliente burger and vanilla malt. My family got the mushroom burger, true bleu, cheeseburger. We will definitely be back whenever we are back in the area! read more

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The guys at the counter were super friendly and happy in a genuine way, not an over the top way. I asked for their opinion between burger and cheesesteak and they said definitely burger. I went for the mushroom burger and it was piled high with tasty grilled mushrooms, bacon and cheese. This is a really nice sized burger, totally worth the money. I only beef is that maybe the bread was toasted a little too much but slathered a bit of mayo on it and solved that very minor problem. The fries were the real star for me. I can't believe how dang good they are! I haven't had french fries that good anywhere in the San Diego area. I asked them for a little bit of ranch to go with them for dipping and they gave us four little containers full. The ranch was homemade, which is my kryptonite and they didn't even charge for them. The interior of the diner is super cute, classic 50s style Americana. It was sparkling, clean and well organized. Bathroom was nice and clean too, which is always something I look at! I will definitely go back! read more

Classics Malt Shop - Mushroom Burger FTW - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Loved this place. The service was excellent. They offered a free scoop if ice cream because we had to wait (not very long at all) we totally said they didn't have to do that but they insisted. The food was very good. The fries crispy and the patty melt was flavorful and delicious. The burger also was excellent. Spicy and flavorful. The malt was just as good as everything else. I have a feeling I'll be a regular here!!! read more

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Classic malt shop is one of the best eating experiences I've had. Walking in for the first time I was greeted with such positive energy. The burgers are some of the best burgers I've had around the area and their malts are phenomenal. I visited at least 4 times in the span of a week cuz of how good this place is. There aren't many places you can get the diner vibe at anymore so this spot being here is nice. Some days you'll even see a car show outside with local old school clubs visiting. The guys there make the place feel like home and are always attentive to their customers. read more

Classics Malt Shop - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent place!! Great Food!! Great service- ambiance is awesome I had the western it was very good with frings read more

Food was delicious, service was very friendly and welcoming. I will deffinatly be returning. Juicy burger with all the fresh fixings. read more

Classics Malt Shop - Slap-it-up Burger. - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Staff is friendly and interact with guests getting to know them. If you listen you can tell they've gotten to know and bond with their regulars. They're very knowledgeable about their menu and offer suggestions based on taste and size. They don't worry about payment until you finish eating and are satisfied by their service. Food was great. The caliente burger was nice and spicy. The veggies provided the fresh crisp and peppers the spiciness. The zucchini sticks were delicious. First time seeing zucchini fried like this. Usually they're sliced lengths wise or in circles but I never seen them cut into sticks and fried. Nice fired batter and soft zucchini insides when eaten fresh. Coke drinks. Had the vanilla sprite float. It was refreshing on the hot day I came in. Inside is nice. 50's diner style. Booths, counter seats, and classic milkshake mixers in the back. read more

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I had an overnight stay in the area, and found this place via Yelp. I ordered a chocolate malt and Cobb salad for takeout. Both were excellent, and the staff were very friendly. read more

My first time being at Classic malt shop in Midway food is great. I had a western burger had a blue cheeseburger. Service is great cute little place in the same parking lot as the vons service was quick food was excellent. Excellent I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Classics Malt Shop - American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Hospitality from the owner was great. You never get to meet and talk to by owners nowadays. The food? Insane, it was so good and fresh! Will definitely come back when I'm in SD again read more

Classics Malt Shop - All American burger - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Walking into this classic hamburger malt shop feels like stepping into a time capsule from the 1950s--checkered floors, red vinyl booths, and the smell of sizzling burgers and sweet malted milkshakes in the air. The Classic Hamburger is exactly what it promises: juicy, perfectly seasoned beef, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, pickles, and that old-school, toasted bun that holds it all together. Add melted cheese and grilled onions, and it's comfort food perfection. Fries are hand-cut, golden, and just the right amount of salty. Service is warm and friendly, like they actually enjoy being there--and it shows. read more

Classics Malt Shop - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious food, great service, the staff are pleasant. The restaurant was also clean. The mushroom burger was my favorite read more

Classics Malt Shop - Mushroom burger - American Near Me - San Diego, California

I wish i could leave them 100 5-star reviews because not only do they have the rare (and insanely delicious) banana milkshakes, but the service i receive every single time is hands down the best i've ever gotten. They are SO kind, accommodating. My first experience, i wanted to leave a tip on the card (i had no cash on me), which unfortunately you cannot do and i felt bad. the gentleman who served me said "the best tip we can get is your returning business." I just thought that was such a great thing to say?? Obviously tip your servers and try to remember to bring cash, but what a wholesome response. You walk in, immediately good vibes from the staff to patrons. I'm so glad to see everyone else on here feels the same. It feels so welcoming and local. And absolutely ridiculous shakes if that wasn't clear. read more

Classics Malt Shop - Banana shake 10/10. - American Near Me - San Diego, California

Went here to pick-up a shake and a malt to soon discover that they both are just average. I wouldn't get these again, but I would return to sample their food. Large shake and malt shake, 24oz ($9 each): strawberry oreo, and chocolate. Decent frosty-like shakes, 3.5/5 stars. The seating can be at full capacity during lunch, but there is plenty of parking for you to eat in your vehicle. The service was top-notch despite that they were busy. read more

Classics Malt Shop - 7/06/2024. Large shake and malt shake, 24oz ($9 each): strawberry oreo, and chocolate. Decent frosty-like shakes, 3.5/5 stars. - American Near Me - San Diego, California