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    Fair Oaks Burger

    4.6 (362 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Fast Food, Mexican
    Open • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jenni M.

    We jumped on the Fair Oaks Burger bandwagon! How can one local small restaurant serve excellent burgers, Mexican food AND Chinese food at a reasonable price? Well I don't know! It's the stuff of superheroes, that's what it is. You've got to see and eat it to believe it. Warm reception and service, cleanliness, great food (try the fried zucchini) in a no frills diner type atmosphere makes FOB a go-to in Altadena. There is a drive thru, and brisk takeout business too. There are 6 or 7 tables inside and you can grab a table outside as well.

    Cheeseburger combo.
    Carmen S.

    First time here and I'm glad I came. Hamburger and fries were delicious made to perfection. I dine in and love the atmosphere. Customer service was amazing. Very friendly and always offering additional service as you enjoy your food. They also provide drive thru if your to busy to stop by. Location is where Altadena fires damaged businesses and homes. So come out and support their business. You won't regret it.

    Art H.

    As long as I lived in the area, I have never eaten here. Today I decided to give it a try. I ordered the #4 which is the Burger Combo. Super friendly people & very clean inside. They have their own parking lot and also a Drive Thru. The burger was very good, the fries were just ok. Will I go back ? The answer is Yes

    Carol M.

    10/29/2025: First time here and it definitely won't be our last! How many times had I ventured past this humble establishment while going to visit my MIL in Altadena, never knowing what magic awaited inside? After reading about all of the amazing things they've done for the community since the Eaton Fire, hubby and I decided that we needed to support a business in the local community. They are an Asian family owned business, they have all of the expected burgers, fries.. and they also have Chinese and Mexican fare! Who has been gate keeping this? The service is beyond friendly, they engage with the local community and knew so many people by name. It feels so friendly and welcoming, and they offer wall space to advertise local events. They are part of the fabric of Altadena! Hubby ordered their burger combo and I got the combo chow mein noodles. Both were outstanding and portions are generous. Plenty of leftovers for noshing later. If you're near the area, I strongly recommend that you stop by and give them a try! You will not be sorry.

    Best burgers Pasadena and Altadena
    Dave H.

    Please support the businesses in Altadena post fire. This gem of a burger/ Mexican / breakfast and Chinese food place owned and operated by two sisters is such a winner in food, service, value and just a lovely business to support until Altadena rebuilds. Best burgers, fried zucchini and fish sandwich in the area! Lots of specials too with daily soups and breakfast specials too. Well worth the drive for great food and to support a great cause. Even a YouTube movie about its history and it rising from the ashes of Altadena to help rebuild the community. Also many articles written on this historic burger stand in Eater and covered by popular YouTubers. Worth the visit even if you are just driving up to Altadena to support the city post fire. They have cozy indoor seating an outdoor patio and a drive thru. Many of the surrounding area is still not rebuilt from the fires so please help support this iconic burger stand!

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    Alice W.

    How to describe a place that looks like a 50's throwback but has become part of the heart of Altadena? Service is at the counter but food comes out quickly. And with a smile. Mexican. Burgers. Chinese. Soup. Breakfast. And a huge cross section of Altadena locals. So much burned in the fires of January 2025. Some places remain to remind you that a lot didn't including this gem. Food is solid. I usually have their soup (shrimp, full of veggies too) but have done breakfast (solid). Fair Oaks Burger also supports a food pantry and farmers market and so many Altadena events. Just a gem of a place with owners who care.

    Pancake Breakfast with chorizo scrambled into my eggs.

    I'm at my favorite burger place in the area to check out their breakfast menu. Fast service. Customers waiting for their food look like they are regulars. Old school comfortable place. Breakfast crew very friendly and being from Hawaii, I love to hear the happy sounds of Spanish. Reminds me of Liliha Bakery back home with the Filipino language filling the restaurant. The breakfast was delicious. Eat em up. I'll have to come back while I'm here to get my burger next time.

    Cheeseburger combo with ice tea.
    Mark G.

    Today is the final day of cheeseburger week and I decided to try Fair Oaks burger for the first time. I looked over the menu and ordered the cheeseburger combo with a ice tea for $11.49. My order took about 10 minutes and when it was ready I ate outside on the patio. It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon. On my first bit I was hooked. The bun was very soft and the patty was very tender and juicy. The burger had just the right amount of sauce. The fries were like steak fries and were nice and crispy. In all a excellent cheeseburger and a great value.

    Vegetarian tacos
    Lizzie D.

    Wow! I don't know how we haven't been to FOB up until now. They're so lovely, so friendly. We dined-in and the food was ready quickly, the indoor seating is spacious and comfortable. I was so impressed with their Jumbo eggroll and the fried zucchini taco. Hubby enjoyed his bacon cheese burger and fries. We'll definitely be back!!

    Bacon burger with fried zucchini
    Hailey Z.

    After a doctors appointment in Pasadena I found myself back in Altadena to try to get around the rush hour traffic I'd find myself in on the way home. Craving a bite of nostalgia because I used to live in Altadena, I had to go back to Fair Oaks Burger. The drive thru is so convenient and we only waited maybe five minutes for our food. My daughter and I both got bacon burgers with everything in them and they were delicious. The patty was very flavorful with the right amount of seasoning and the ingredients were all fresh. These were some of the best zucchini fries I've ever had as they weren't soggy or too thick. They were crunchy and seasoned well. My daughter also got some steak fries to share with her dad and she said they were really good. Their sides come in large portions, so there's more than enough to share. Everyone that we came into contact with here were warm, inviting and helpful. It felt like a quick in and out of the drive thru minus the processed fast food. I really need to come up here more often because they have a really great looking menu with more things that I want to try again. There is street parking on Calaveras and a small parking lot if you want to eat inside.

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    3 years ago

    They never disappoint service is always great and food is always on point I've been coming to this place for over 20 years

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    AMAZING!! Best burger I've ever had I would recommend this place to everyone in the area!! The service is amazing!! 10/10!

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    GAS potato tacos I highly recommend them. convenient drive thru and good prices. They sell every food imaginable here

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    Very tasty burger! Fewer stars because they use lots of styrofoam. If the used less wasteful packages I would be a regular customer.

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    Love this place people friendly food taste great and what so great about this place it's in my neighborhood close to everything

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    Amazing food and Amazing service definitely recommend it. Burgers Mexican food is all

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    4.3(586 reviews)
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    Sandwiches by Connal is a Pasadena institution and an essential stop whenever I am back in my…read morehometown. I have such fond childhood memories of going there with my parents and grandparents and receiving what seemed like foot-tall soft-serve cones. They also make the best malts, terrific burgers, and excellent deli sandwiches. The pastrami on rye and grilled cheese are dependable favorites--or you can splurge on a classic banana split. Add fries, with or without chili, and you have the perfect old-school meal. When I was growing up, they called what most people know as a chocolate-and-vanilla twist a "ripple." That is still what I order--and what I call it--wherever I am in the world, even when people look at me funny. Whenever I am in Pasadena visiting family and friends, a stop at Connal's for a ripple, shake, burger, and fries is practically mandatory. Some places serve food; others hold generations of memories. Connal's does both.

    I ordered a typical salami grinder. I have had done this for 30+ years+…read more Today there was no menu to-go, no menu inside the restaurant, and no available menu online. The salami was processed, not dry. It came with a major portion of yellow mustard (not requested), tons of finely chopped wet lettuce, no cheese. Horrible and soggy. I would have requested my money back, but it was a to-go order. The quality of the entire restaurant has gone, and it seems no one cares, as this has been going on for over a year. Inside the restaurant, the tables were empty and unclean. The wall decor sign for the restaurant, was broken and meant nothing as it was missing the store name. It was an icon restaurant, but now broken, and terribl.

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    3.1 mi•Downtown
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    Firstly let me say service was 10/10 even though they were short staffed they sat me outside upon…read moremy request, Rachel was friendly, attentive, knew the menu, had recommendations that were ready on the fly which tells me she eats here too, the recommendations were top notch! Atmosphere was awsome, had music but not too loud to have a conversation, chairs and tables were clean and comfortable. Food was plated well, tasted amazing, same with the cocktail it was clearly crafted well and was balanced. In California were spoiled this spot is a must see.

    Made a reservation online using open table. It was very simple and easy to navigate. Called the…read morerestaurant on the day of the reservation stating we were running 15 min behind and that our number has decreased by 2. Not an issue, got thanked for the update. It wasnt that busy at the time of our arrival. There were a lot of tables and the noise level was quiet. The host was nice and sat us not too long after we arrived. The table that we got sat at was extremely wobbly. My father-in-law noticed another table had napkins placed underneath to stabilize so he did the same to our table and it worked. Tara took our order and brought out the drinks. The food was 90% great! The 10% that fell short was a combination of things. 1) menu online and the physical menu said corn bread (which we were told no longer serves them). If its no longer available, update the menu because we were excited to try the corn bread. 2) a bbq place with no wet naps, that is really weird. However, they did bring me a stack of paper towels that were wet as if they were wet naps. 3) only 1 steak knife was provided in the platters. It was hard for a party of 6 to cut up meat with only 1 steak knife. 4) one of the sides came out cold, and hard. I bit into a macaroni and it felt raw because of how hard it was! I even dropped the macaroni on the plate and it rang! We brought it to the servers attention and we were able to get a fresh one free of charge. We loved the short ribs and the tomahawk steak! They were delicious. Baked potato as a side item was very large! During the whole time we were eating, no one came by to check on us, refills were not provided until after we were done eating. We never got one of the drinks that Tara wrote down and it showed up on the check. I was trying to get a staff members attention, and my hand was raised up, and there were hosts that saw my hand raised, but did nothing. There were other servers and runners that saw it too. Took a while for us to get any help. We eventually flagged down our server after what felt like 5 minutes. We brought the charge to our servers attention, and they corrected that too. Overall, the table service could have been a lot better, fix broken tables, and I suggest you bring your own wet naps or baby wipes because they dont supply any.

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