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Fair Oaks Burger

4.6 (359 reviews)
InexpensiveBurgers, Fast Food, Mexican
Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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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

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.

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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.

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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!

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

Avocado burger and fried zucchini

First timer here ... I finally decided to try Fair Oaks Burger and I'm glad I did. The avocado burger was decently sized and pretty good. The fried zucchini were large and quite a few of them. Wonder what I should try next!

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3 years ago

Great burgers, fries, and onion rings. Friendly service and great prices. Good place for family eating.

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3 years ago

The food and customer service here is good! I like the mix of choice of Chinese and burgers.

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5 years ago

Great family owned little burger place in Altadena. Food is consistently good. It's worth a try !

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Not the most amazing food but the friendliness and the price makes it all worth while.

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3 years ago

Great burgers and more. Reasonably priced. Try the zucchini fries for a nice change from French fries

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Food here is delicious and the staff is amazing! A must try for anyone who likes good food at a great price!

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3 years ago

First time ordering from here and ordered delivery for the family. The fair oaks burger was delicious!

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3 years ago

Yummy! My go to is the breakfast burrito with bacon. Just had the French toast and it was delicious. Always hot and freshly made.

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5 years ago

Excellent place to dine in or grab a lunch to go. Has been my go for almost a decade now. Great family run business.

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15 years ago

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5 years ago

Love this spot! My family and I drive up from the SCV just to eat lunch here. Total treat everytime!

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Okay for fast food Breakfasts and lunches are on par standard. Convenient neighborhood eatery.

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3 years ago

The food is always great, I love their fried zucchini's and the staff is beyond friendly! I recommend

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