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    Garlands Hamburgers

    3.8 (256 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Wester bacon cheeseburger
    Nathan D.

    Haven't been here in years and was doing some business down the street so I popped in. Doesn't look like it has changed much. The women were super friendly. Nice outdoor patio for a warm day like today. I got the western bacon cheeseburger as I've been craving something like that for awhile. It came out pretty quick and looked amazing. The bacon was nice and crispy, the onion ring was probably the best I've had on a burger. I guess I was just disappointed in the patty, it was pretty small, I should have ordered a double. I mean it was the right size for the bun, full coverage, just thin. Fries were perfectly cooked and had a nice light seasoning on them. Definitely glad I stopped by, burger was cooked fresh to order and was really good.

    Garlands
    Jack

    Great food & service, nice little place to come & get a bite to eat every time we come to Pismo.

    Bacon Cheeseburger (minus the cheese for dairy intolerance)
    Wendy R.

    High quality food ingredients made all the difference here. Fresh burgers and, well seasoned fries. Friendly service in this quaint little burger joint.

    French Fries, Onion Rings, Turkey Burger and Coke
    Bryce S.

    Located at almost the end of Grand Ave, is Garlands. This burger joint has its own parking and street parking. Next to the parking lot is a fenced in area to eat with tables. Inside, there are about 5 tables. You go up, look at the picture menu on the wall or menu in front of the register. I was greeted and ordered the Turkey Burger, Lg Fry, Onion Rings, and a coke. Self served coke and the guy brought the food to our table. The turkey burger seemed homemade. It was thicker than any turkey burger around, huge plus. Flavorful, well seasoned, with fresh veggies on top. The fries are thicker than the shoe strings, but not that thick. Seasoned well and cooked well. The onion rings were crunchy. The ranch complemented the rings well. They were good. My daughter had a strawberry milkshake that I snuck a few sips, it was Great! Overall, will keep coming back to this South County staple. *I'd like the fries a little more fried/double fried and the onion rings could've been a little grittier(crunchy/roughness), almost perfect.

    Daughter ordered fish and chips
    Julie C.

    The decor is no frills but friendly service in this Grover Beach staple. You can eat outdoors in their patio or indoors. The food is American with a variety of burgers and shakes. It was walking distance from our AirBnB and a great treat after a beach visit.

    Felix H.

    If you're craving a legit good burger, this is the spot. Juicy, flavorful patties cooked just right with fresh toppings and a perfectly toasted bun every bite hits. But the real surprise? The onion rings. Crispy, golden, not greasy, and seasoned just enough to keep you coming back for more.

    Onion Rings

    In my opinion, Garlands is getting reborn from the ashes. It has always been a delicious staple but in recent years I stopped going because the quality had gone down hill. However! They have new ownership, as I understand it was sold mid year 2024. I just went back for the first time yesterday and was pleasantly surprised! James at the counter was extremely nice and helpful. The food was great, everything made to order and was hot and fresh and delicious. I got a double bacon burger with some onion rings that were hot and crispy! The prices were reasonable and competitive and in line with any other restaurant. If you've ever been a garlands fan in the past I'd encourage you to go back in and give them another shot! The ambiance was nice.

    Cheeseburger, fries and strawberry milkshake.
    Cassy S.

    I've been going to Garlands all my life. They use to have another one in Nipomo and I use to eat there all the time. This visit to Garlands was a little different. I didn't taste the peppery taste, but that wasn't a bad thing. The burger was cooked great and the new buns are good. The fries are always good and the milkshake is even better. They also offer a lot of non mean items and chicken burgers for anyone who doesn't eat meat or beef. The service was great. I am already craving it again. It is pretty pricey. That is probably the only downfall.

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    Garlands has been around since I was growing up and it has never changed its little town atmosphere or its amazing burgers!!

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    local spot. That grill has been around a while. Well seasoned. Good meat, good garnishes. Solid burger.

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    Best Bacon Cheese Burger I have ever had. Prices are reasonable for the quality. Onion rings were fabulous. Staff was friendly.

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    11 months ago

    Great food! Friendly service! When we pulled up there was only 1 other car which makes you wonder... but WOW!

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    Superior service, and always great food. BEST IN TOWN! Highly recommend. The crew here is top notch!

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    Hella nice guy at the counter and a tasty burger. Good decorations and vibes. Would def regular if I was a local

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    Brooks Burgers

    Brooks Burgers

    4.4
    (835 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    We met the owner and she was very friendly and helped us decide what to order. Delicious fresh…read moremeat! We shared the BBQ burger and were glad didn't each order a sandwich because this burger was plenty for two old ladies. We also ordered the tots and took some home. Very nice portions. Will def be back!

    Soooo...Brooks Burgers in Pismo Beach is apparently now their only venue (the location on Tank Farm…read moreroad in SLO changed a while back to "Petras"). We were sorry to see that location close down and extend our sympathies to Dallas (Owner) at having to close that location down (good help is so hard to find). Regardless, it won't keep us away from Brooks...cause the food is still "bangin". Yesterday's order was to go...we always ate "in" at the SLO location (just a "nicer ambiance") but always "take out" from Pismo (not thrilled with the fact that there is an added "take out fee" for this on your bill). Jaxon was our Order/Cashier associate on this occasion. He was personable in service and knowledgeable with regard to menu offerings. The restaurant wasn't as busy as I expected at 7PM but it took "a bit" to get the order out. Nevertheless..it was "on the money accurate" (exactly what we ordered/wanted) and that in my opinion...is worth waiting for. Our order : 2X Black and Blue Salads (4/5...yummy) and a Crispy Chicken Combo with Tater Tots (5/5...delicious). I had a "Combo Coupon" ($10 Combo instead of regular price), but still the bill was basically $43 dollars. Somewhat of a "value factor" because with a salad each, we were able to share the Crispy Chicken and were completely satisfied with our meal. Dallas (Owner) was already gone for the day, so we missed saying "hi". In this Yelper's opinion...on this "take-out" occasion because the food is still really "bussin", Brooks Burgers in Pismo Beach truly earned this 4 Star review.

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    California burger - guac, meat, lettuce, tomato, sauce with seasoned fries
    California burger - guac, meat, lettuce, tomato, sauce with seasoned fries
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    Old Village Grill

    4.1
    (327 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    The barbecue burger here was excellent. The milkshakes are also worth having. It would be nice if…read morethey went back to also giving you the metal container with the extra shake like they use to before COVID. The fries are large enough to split so you have room for the milkshakes . It would also be nice to see the ice cream sundae come back for those who don't want the milkshake. We had a person at the register that made us one anyway and charged for something else that was equal in price. (Thank you, you made my wives day for doing that) The only thing I would suggest is try doing something about the flies . When you sit at the front windows to enjoy the view they drive you crazy. One last thing would be to offer straws that are wrapped so they aren't touching the container that everyone touches. Overall I would say if you want a great burger and shake when you are close to AG definitely stop in here.

    4 Stars for pricing, very decent especially for such a tourist coastal area, right off the freeway…read morein Old AG, one star off because you got to buy fries separately and that's a scam lol My brother is a sleeper fatty and ordered a pastrami burger, a chili cheese dog and a basket of fries to share, so logically I got the same thing, our dad got a bacon cheese chicken sandwich and he enjoyed it. Service was great, very friendly, nice mixed seating indoors and outside. Epic decor and their burgers are truly flame grilled!

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    Flame grilled to perfection
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    Humdinger Brewing

    4.5
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    2.4 mi
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    Wow, what an excellent local brewery! Looking for some…read moreevening bite after a late lunch and this place was nearby where we were staying, so gave it a walk to try it. Seemed to close early, 8pm, for a brewery, but I guess it's a quieter area. Arrived past 7, hoping we can still get food and we were still good for food and beer! Ms. Kristie was so efficient and friendly and awesome, hustling back and forth from reception to seating and dropping by to check on all the patrons. Like a one woman show! I went for the Peanut butter falcon since I like a good brown beer. The peanut butter was initially nice, but it kinda became tiring as the sips went along, since peanut butter seemed a bit much over the beer. Got wife the German Pilsner and that was excellent! Smooth with a hint of malty sweetness too! I am thinking maybe the Lawn Order blonde ale is probably going to be great as well, but too full from late lunch to consume more than one. For food, went with the birria melt and the salmon salad. Birria melt had some awesome authentic flavors to it! Kid devoured it with the consomme. I enjoyed a quarter of it, but too full, so worked out perfect since kid didn't want to share more either, lol. Salmon salad was perfect! Pan seared on both side for that wonderful crust yet tender goodness. Salad dressing with cherry and almond slices made this salad so enjoyable while staying lighter. Was not expecting such salmon from a brewery, excellent food here! Locals seem to love this place too until closing time I guess, since a group that seemed to be bar hopping arrived exceited when we got there too:)

    Humdinger Brewing is awesome! I got the Smash Burger with those thin, crispy fries--seriously, so…read moregood. My daughter had the Fish & Chips (yep, same amazing fries) and loved it, and my other daughter went for the cheeseburger. Everything was delicious and the portions were HUGE. We ate outside, and there's a ton of seating which made it super chill. Service was quick, prices were fair, and the menu has so many appetizers and tasty-looking dishes that I'm already planning what to try next. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to!

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    Humdinger Logo
    Fish and chips and Roast Coaster imperial porter
    Fish and chips and Roast Coaster imperial porter
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    French Fries

    French Fries

    4.1
    (87 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Talk about choices! Remember the movie "Forest Gump" and the talk about shrimp ? Well, you can…read moreapply that same logic to the fries here. Just about any way you can think if. Plus cheese curds, burgers, and other menu items. Have kids? Great! Attacked is a kids room so they can have fun being kids. The service was very helpful and friendly. All questions were answered with a smile. The place was clean and felt like a great place to take the kids or get your burger fix on. For the same cost as McD's, your food is made to order and hot and yums. Try it.

    FOOD: I didn't have much high hopes but this place proved me…read morewrong. They are more than able to customize your fries order. I loved the different options of types of fries you can combine. I ordered the chicken bacon ranch with a mix of tots and seashore. It was filling and delicious. The fries were still very crispy which I loved. Most places that serve fries like these have soggy fries within minutes of serving but this place were able to serve it crispy for awhile. The portion was great too even if my order was a small. I ordered two hamburgers with just the basic works. Both tasty even with the simplicity of the burger. I wish the patty was a little bigger though but still tasted good. SERVICE: The lady at the register was more than willing to help me with any questions about the menu or the food. Very friendly and welcoming. Quick service as well but I think I just went during a slow time so I got lucky. It seems like it could definitely get busy during peak times. AMBIANCE: It doesn't look that big from the outside but plenty of seating inside and a whole arcade too with plenty of different types of games. The inside is bright and clean. Not stuffy which is a plus for me. The games aren't too loud but perhaps when there's plenty of kids playing it could get loud. Overall, looks like a really good spot for family, friends or a quick lunch. The food is decent. Prices are tad bit high but that's not new anywhere else. Quick service and friendly staff. I personally had a good experience so I would recommend it to others.

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    Double bacon  cheeseburger and crinkle fries
    Double bacon cheeseburger and crinkle fries
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    Garlic fries with shredded cheese and a Jr. burger
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    Munchiez 805

    4.1
    (143 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    We went to Munchiez for the Happy Hour menu and found out THEY DON'T HAVE IT ANY MORE!!!…read more July 17, 2025, NO HAPPY HOUR MENU! We were very disappointed because we loved that menu. The restaurant was empty except us. The regular menu is interesting but pricey for a bar and grill. We settled on sharing a plate with two chili cheese dogs and fries. The hot dogs were regular size and the chili was canned but okay. No cheese on the dogs. The crinkle cut fries were excellent and plentiful for the two of us. The service was very good, but we were the only ones there. The ambiance has tall and regular tables; pop music playing.

    We were traveling for a youth basketball tournament nearby and the team decided to have lunch…read morehere. Felt a bit bad for the staff it was apparent they are not used to having such a crowd all at once. I think it was literally just our 2 bball teams that took up the whole restaurant for a late lunch. I think there was only 1 person working front of house and 1 in the back. The food came out quite slow. I guess good and bad in that we knew they were freshly cooking each order, but it ended up taking over an hour for our food. I gotta say though, the food was quite good and large portions. I had the BBQ chicken sandwich with side salad. It's apparently a new item. It was quite good both the chicken and the salad. My kid had the chicken and shrimp basket. Good ol fashioned fried foods. My wife and other kid had the pesto chicken pasta and the shrimp Alfredo pasta. Also quite yum. And too large for either of them were able to finish. So leftovers for dinner! Overall would def recommend. Just don't bring 2 whole basketball teams with you.

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    Mango habanero chicken fries & shrimp dragon noodles in the back
    Mango habanero chicken fries & shrimp dragon noodles in the back
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    Burger and fries
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    Orcutt Burgers

    Orcutt Burgers

    3.2
    (285 reviews)
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    I have been to Orcutt Burgers a couple of times. The first time I ordered a grilled chicken…read moresandwich, a fried chicken sandwich, and fries. My recollection was that I wasn't too impressed. This time I ordered some chicken strips meal and a cheeseburger meal. The chicken was WAY overcooked and the crust was so thick I could barely find the chicken in the middle. The fries were terrible, cold and dry. The burger was pretty good. The sodas were totaly flat, nothing worse than flat Pepsi!! Might come here again for the burgers, might try the chicken sandwiches again since I forgot to take notes about how they were. But I will get my soda at Burger King next door!!

    I've been coming to Grover Beach for work a few times now and wanted to try some of the burger…read morejoints I hadn't been to yet. Orcutt Burgers is tricky to get to if you are heading inland, it is easy to miss the driveway. I'm glad I looped back for it though. Parking is really tight, but they have a drive through which was doing good business while I grabbed lunch Staff was really friendly, decent diner style seating indoors and a couple of 2 seat tables outside. Good size menu for the place. They make it all to order and is easy to watch them make it. Sadly, the patties seemed to be frozen pre made ones, but everything else looked and tasted freshly prepped. Solid burger, fresh produce on it and a good bun. Service and staff were great. Pricing is good, definitely a solid value to grab a meal. I'll definitely come back to try more.

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    Seating is very comfy for your quick bite to eat before hitting the beach.
    Seating is very comfy for your quick bite to eat before hitting the beach.
    Bacon breakfast burrito
    Bacon breakfast burrito
    This place is so fresh & so clean!

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    This place is so fresh & so clean!
    CJ's Cafe

    CJ's Cafe

    3.9
    (535 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    This is a classic cafe/diner experience with booths, a long front dining counter, and hearty…read moreAmerican food fare (along with a handful of classic Mexican entrees). A group of us went for dinner and I had the Western Burger and fries. The burger had good flavor with the ingredients tasting very fresh. The conversation was good, so I didn't pay that much attention to what others ordered, but everyone said their dishes tasted good. Our food arrived quickly and I would definitely come back again to try one of the other sandwiches or burgers, if we are in the neighborhood. The only drawback to this restaurant was that they close at 7:30pm daily, a bit early for my dining habits. The location is conveniently located on Grand Avenue, not far from the Hwy 101 off-ramps and on-ramps, and they have a large parking lot that is easy to pull in to.

    After moving to the south county I heard this was the diner to go to for breakfast. Total…read moredisappointment! The service was lacking. Lots of bussers running around but seemed like only 1 waitress. From the time we ordered our food it seemed like eternity till we ate. I quickly realized that our food probably sat on the ready counter for a significant length isn't time. I ordered biscuits and gravy with bacon and two eggs over easy. The biscuits were ok at best, Gravy lacked flavor and my eggs were as cold as the weather outside. My GF ordered a sandwich, that did not come with fries. That was discovered once the order arrived. We were told they're playing with the menu. ‍, sounded weird but ok. She also god a side of mozzarella sticks. Those two were cold. Like they took a string cheese and rolled it in breading and heated in the microwave for about 15 seconds. So disappointing. I hope they figure out their staffing issues and lock in the menu. Seems like a decent spot but I'll find another breakfast place. Don't waste your money, plus I heard the tips are automatically added to the bill. I didn't look that closely because there was only 3 of us eating and I'm not used to auto tipping unless you have a large party. If they do auto tipping, my waitress hit well more than deserved because I tipped on my own as well. The table we were sat, was out of little jam packets. Seems like a trivial thing to bring up but details matter. What else are they skipping...? Do they even wipe down a table when it's reset first the next guests? McDonalds is down the street. At least their food is hot!

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    CJ's Cafe
    My very delish grilled chicken Florentine  sandwich with extra crispy fries.
    My very delish grilled chicken Florentine sandwich with extra crispy fries.
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