The allure of Burgers, Mexican food AND Chinese food brought us in. A little bit of something for everyone in the family. Ordered a double cheese burger, double cheeseburger with bacon and avocado, chili cheese fries and chicken chow mein. Unfortunately it was a bust on each. Burgers were dry and not flavorful. Chili cheese fries were decent, probably the best thing out of the order and the chow mein, eh. Needed quite a bit of doctoring up to make it okay. Really wanted to like this place but unfortunately it was a bust. read more

I was there as few months back because my girlfriend told me it was a great place to eat. But to my dismay I saw the kitchen lady handling and serving the cooked ramen with her bare hands, I know they have to wash their hands and I don't mind them touching my uncooked food barehanded because it is going to be cooked, but when it's already cooked and it's something sauced like ramen, it just discussed me. That's what utensils are used for. I decided to go elsewhere and never look back. read more

I am so happy to have found this gem of a place. They make my new favorite garden burger, and I've been back several times just for that. Their salads are also quite good and they are always very friendly. I love supporting a local restaurant putting out really solid food. read more

I'm ashamed to say .... I've lived in Altadena all my life and have never been to Fair Oaks Burger..... AND IT HAS BEEN MY LOSS! It's BOMB! The burger I had was a real burger with an awesome bun! Beats any burger you can get up here.... NO QUESTION! (Everest, McDonald's, Jack in the Box....etc.) nope....... Don't come close to Fair Oaks Burger! *And their on Grub Hub!* read more

Fair Oaks Burger is the Platonic form of the classic Los Angeles corner diner. The menu is super broad, but I always get the Fair Oaks burger combo with onion rings. It's so good that I just can't help myself. There is no better burger in the area. The "premium" burger places that cost twice as much all wish they could make burgers this good. The service is top notch, too. Friendly and fast. I eat here all the time and so should you. read more

Their food is cooked fresh and have some classics playing year round ! Enjoy yoir breakfast here. Had me a BLT on wheat and it was fantastic , could have less butter on bread but it was so gooood read more

Dear Fair Oaks Burger, thank you!! Real good and tasty. Would love to add gravy to your menu so that I can have loaded hash browns in the morning. Just a thought. read more

I'm an Altadena native and longtime JPLer. It took a while for me to try them out starting in 2021 since I used to past through Altadena to other places. I've had great customer service. I love their very hot and spicy combo fried rice dish. So far everything has been great. read more

Love love love Been here many times since moving to the area. They do have a drive-thru although we've never used it. Fair oaks burger with avocado and bacon is great. Fried zucchini is great. Club sandwich is great. Wonton soup (made with potstickers) is great. Breakfast is great. They offer sandwiches, salads, burgers, breakfast, Mexican food, Chinese food... its a pretty big menu for what looks like the typical burger place. Portions are big for the price and a lot of times it's cheaper than going through a commercialized fast food joint. So far everything we've purchased has hit the spot. read more

I live so close to here and the quality of food and selection of food is absolutely fantastic. Homemade food always the best !

I usually get the Burger or Breakfast Meals. Fresh, and large portions so you get a lot of bang for your buck. Very friendly. Huge selections. I just wish they had better indoor seating. If they vibed out the place with some interior design for atmosphere it would be next level. But as far as food goes , you can't go wrong for the price. read more

Happened to be working across the street from this place had it a few times this place has everything food is really good and the lady at the counter is super friendly will definitely be back any time I'm in this area read more

The meat was so well cooked!!! Very flavorful! Could use some more flavor but I like salty, not everyone does. So it's good for everyone.

Great food. Fair oaks burger is really tasty along with the fried zucchini. Friendly and helpful staff.

I love love love this place. Everything is delicious and well priced. Their burgers are thee best, hand made thick patty with fresh veggies and soft bread. Their fat fries yummy! The fried zucchini are the best I've ever had. Their teriyaki bowls, tacos and Asian salad so yummy! I'm addicted to their wonton soup, you can tell the dumplings are homemade with love and the broth and veggies delicious. Guys I could go on and on and on about their food. The service is awesome too, family owned and operated and they pour love into their business. It's how it should be done. read more

Bought two breakfast burritos and the bacon wasn't fully cooked. I went drive through and they took forever for my burritos and the restaurant wasn't even busy. Highly DONT recommend!!! read more

Very delicious and AFFORDABLE place. The floor isn't spotless but the Owner has the best attitude on planet earth. So friendly, I just needed to use the restroom and she and her latino cooks were happy to oblige. So kind and friendly, stopped for the oriental chicken salad and it's so scrumptious and delicious. Again, a beautiful space with excellent parking. And guess what a DRIVETHRU. She's so friendly, I highly recommend this place. NOW THATS CUSTOMER SERVICE. read more

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Stopped by after work to grab dinner, tried the fairoaks burger with fries combo & it did not disappoint. I will be back.

This place is great and they have a little something for everyone. I usually buy lunch for my staff here and it is great because everyone gets what they want! I tried the Chinese chicken salad and it was really good!! Otherwise burgers are always a safe bet. read more

Lunchtime and found this place. Pastrami is fire! Will definitely be back to this spot to try the Shrimp Chowmein which looks fire too!!

Great new shaded outdoor seating area! the #4 Fair Oaks Burger special with fries is always the best.

Had a teriyaki carne asada taco from there today. $3.28 with tax. Wow. It was perfect. Perfect size, ingredients were fresh, just the right combination of sauce...Might go get another one in a couple of days. They cook everything to order there, so expect a bit of a wait. read more

I hadn't been to Fair Oaks Burger in a couple of years and wondered if the food quality and quantity were still the same.... the answer is... YES! I have not been disappointed with anything I've ordered. read more

Fair Oaks Burger - Quality and Quantity still the same after all these years! - Burgers Near Me - Altadena, California

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Love love love this place! Best fried chicken burger in Pasadena and of course Altadena! I was raised in Altadena my parents still live here so anytime I come this way I have to order one. Great customer service as well! You guys should try it! read more

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This is my spot, usually call in for pick up. Burgers are huge, hand made patty and fresh veggies on a fresh soft bun. Nachos are so good, as well as their chow Meiji and teriyaki bowls. I've never gone wrong with anything I've had here. Fried zucchini with homemade ranch are fire! read more

Delicious! I can't get enough, the food is really good. Especially the shrimp chow mein. Anytime I'm in the area, best believe I'm stopping by for this. read more

If you are looking for a simple delicious burger this is the place. I only found them because I was visiting a client near by. I got the turkey burger which was delicious. I can only imagine a regular beef Patty would be even better. Their fries are really good. Friend service and they have a drive through which is convenient. I'd definitely go again if in the area. read more

I was actually thoroughly impressed. Living in Altadena for almost all my life I've never eaten here and I literally live down the street! My uncle would always rave about this spot however and I finally was like I'm going to try this place! Drive thru is slow. Extremely slow but the girl at the window is doing drive thru while also trying to get dine in / to go orders. So I understand. I went basic and ordered a burger combo even though they literally have everything. They have Chinese food, Mexican food, and basic food like burgers. I of course went basic because I was craving a burger. My burger was delicious! So were the fries. It was perfect, it was decent size for the price, and the taste was good. I prefer this place over Jim's now any day. I learned though that it is better to phone order so you aren't waiting for so long. I will definitely be back to try more and hopefully take some pictures of the food because I ate that burger so fast I didn't get a chance to take a picture. This is definitely a hidden gem. read more

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Always loved them ! Review long overdue after my consumption of many different items on their menu ! Favorite burger , of course the FAIR OAKS BURGER! I also like their fish burger as well . AWESOME teriyaki bowls and I just am now trying their shrimp and fish tacos ! They are B O M B!! read more

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Are you all frickin' kidding? This place is a greasy diner in the middle of the Altadena hood. 4 1/2 stars average? It's not bad, but it's not that amazing. Moving down from the Bay Area, I had heard that LA had a lot of foodies. I guess the missing word was "discriminating." A lot of average places like Fair Oaks Burger are getting crazy high reviews. What's up? Or maybe Pasadena doesn't really count as LA. I had the beef torta--it was solid even though it didn't have cheese. On the other hand, it's not like the amazing ones at Bakery Mexico up in San Jose. Granted I had super low expectations given how the restaurant looked. My buddies each had the Fair Oaks Burger meal. Their verdict--not impressed at all. It was okay, but disappointing given all the rave reviews. Even Red Robin's has better burgers. They have some random Westernized Asian dishes as well probably 'cause it's owned by Koreans. Also, no napkin dispensers. You have to go up to the counter to ask for them. That's annoying. read more

This place has everything from noddles to burgers and they are really good. Phone the order in advance and it's easy to pick up from the drive through. The lady that works there (I think the owner) is very hard working and friendly when placing the order. read more

A friend of mine suggested we eat at Fair Oaks Burger after our hike this past Saturday. When we pulled into the parking lot, we all laughed at the fact that they serve Chinese and Mexican food in addition to burgers. But after eating there, we weren't laughing anymore; we were more smiley and content after a surprisingly satisfying meal. I ordered a Bacon Cheeseburger combo, my wife got Chili Cheese Fries, and Baby got a Grilled Cheese Sandwich. There's nothing to write about in regards to the grilled cheese, but the burger and chili cheese fries were pretty solid. The patty was seasoned better than some of the burgers I've had at higher-end restaurants, the lettuce was crunchy, and the buns were terrific. The chili had a slight kick to them, which made them very enjoyable. I prefer skinny fries over steak fries, but overall, I had no complaints about these. One of my friends ordered the Shrimp Fried Rice, so of course I had to try it. It wasn't the best fried rice I've ever had, but it was pretty good considering their menu was so diverse. The same friend got Egg Rolls, and she said they were dang good. Prices were very reasonable, and the service was excellent. They're super friendly and they bring your food to your table. We sat outside because it was a cool, overcast day, and because we had two dogs with us. Everyone had a good time. read more

We originally wanted to hit Hawkins up the street to check out their famous burgers. But they were closed. I had read that Fair Oaks Burger wasn't quite Hawkins but they were so close that we decided to go in. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with fries and a coke, Scott ordered an avocado bacon double plain (he always orders plain), fries and a coke. So I'm going to make a Hawkins comparison based on what I've read. Burgers were amazing. Fresh lettuce, tomato and onion. The bacon was crisp and the burger itself was piping hot! The burger didn't have a hot link or a fried egg in it but I was completely satisfied with what it did have. The fries(more like steak fries) were delish with a multi-spice seasoning sprinkled on top and the coke was NOT flat at all. These girls run a very inviting and honest restaurant. I will go back and back. read more

Love this place! The burgers are delicious and a good price. Their combo plate is really good too. They have a wide variety of food options. The people who run it are nice, too. read more

Not gonna lie, I was scared of coming here because of the shooting last year. But when you have two hungry kids in the morning asking for breakfast burrito, as a mom, I have to take a risk. So instead of dine in, we decided to take the drive thru. Car doors locked, surroundings checked, with my index finger on the window operating button ready for any emergency. All that for a breakfast burrito... Well, according to my kids, it was the best breakfast burrito they have ever had. read more

What? A 4.5 burger place by me and I didn't know about it till now? So I check this place out ASAP and just order a hamburger to really taste the meat. It was dry, a little crunchy and nothing really special about it. They put on a little mayo, thousand island and the usual. I guess other people just like the toppings because the meat isn't all that. The image is making it look like it's a 1/2 pound burger but it's a 1/4 when you order it. Their zucchini chips was good though. They used panko type breading which made it taste like tempura. Their menu has a good variety of asian, mexican and american food. read more

Good variety of quality food, love every thing from The burgers, to the tortas , to the fried rice! Also Great staff and friendly service. read more

I had driven by for quite some time, and a kitchen remodel gave me the excuse to give it a try. I'm certainly glad it did. One would expect that a place that has burgers, Mexican and Chinese food would sacrifice quality for variety - but not this place. I've had many of their Chinese, Mexican and burger offerings and they are all excellent! I recommend their namesake burger - the "Fair Oaks Burger" as well as their combination fried rice. Both are fantastic. My wife, who is far more picky than me, shares my opinion of their food as well. Don't drive by any longer - give them a try and I'm sure you'll find they don't disappoint! read more

This place takes you back when you dine with the old time music and decor, this family-run restaurant that has plenty to offer as their expansive menu will attest. Mexican, Chinese, or Good ol'Burger n Fries! Decent portions and the prices aren't bad at all, will be coming back to try something else read more

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It sure Why this place gets four and half stars. Had the burger combo the first time there,gave that 2 stars. Had the shrimp fried rice the next time since friend said I should have gotten the Chinese food instead. Yeah both were edible at best. read more