George's Giant Hamburgers was an unexpected surprise as far as a non chain burger restaurant! An established restaurant of 40 years?? Features FRESH GROUND BEEF DAILY!! Fresh ground burger patties means you can truly order "Medium Rare" !!! I/we my buddy & I have experienced a good, great tasting burger! I went for the "Cowboy Burger " a large beef patty with all the condiments + a swirl of bbq sauce & a strip of bacon with a couple of onion rings to boot! My buddy got a cheeseburger with grilled onions! D E L I C I O U S!!! We also ordered the 10 pc. chicken wings, A bit on the small sized pieces, stay with the burgers! We did not get to try the fries or onion rings this trip but will be back to try other items! There is quite a variety of! Even some rice dishes as well! A staff of 3, runs this establishment & runs it well indeed! Try George's Giant Burgers in Walnut Creekyou'll be pleasantly impressed! read more

I placed an online order of the following: Bacon Cheeseburger = 10/10 Cheeseburger = 9/10 Baby Cheeseburger = 9/10 French Fries = 8/10 Onion Rings = ?? The online ordering process was easy! I arrived at the location, and there was ample parking. Customer service was friendly and prompt. I drove an hour back home, and the food still tasted delicious by the time I got home! I was very dissappointed that I didn't get my onion rings though. And I was not about to drive an hour back to get them...still have to give them 5 stars. Mistakes happen! read more

George's hamburgers have become one of those simple joys in life that I genuinely look forward to. There's something about that place that just feels real and honest the kind of food that reminds you why burgers became a classic in the first place. The flavors are unmatched, the portions are perfect, and everything just comes together in a way that makes you stop mid-bite and appreciate how good it is. And then there's George himself always kind, always welcoming, and somehow always remembering to hook us up with sauce. It's such a small thing, but it says a lot about the kind of person he is and the kind of business he runs. You can tell he cares about his food and his customers, and that makes the experience even better. I swear this place deserves to be packed 24/7 because nothing else in Walnut Creek even compares. If you haven't tried it yet, go seriously. Treat yourself. It's one of the best parts of this town and it deserves all the love read more

Wanted to try a new lunch place so we went inside to do a to go order. The wait was very long as the customer who were dinning in and came in after us all got served their orders before us. So i suggested ordering ahead for to go orders we waited 20ish minutes before getting our order. However the food is actually very delicious. I got the turkey burger and it was really good I felt full and not heavy after my meal. The buns were extremely soft. The onion rings YUMMMY! Crispy and no fall out of the batter. Fries were all good and standard. The only thing we went the burgers needed is a special sauce just to take it to that next level. read more

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If you're lookin for a man ambiance with a classic local mom & pop pull up burger joint this is Thems! Food is fresh made to order. Service is friendly.. that's why it's such a family spot! Open 79 years na read more

George's Giant Hamburger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Stopped by for a late lunch during a weekday. Fantastic service. Great burger and fries. I'll be back. read more

I went on a Friday night and it was pretty busy in there but service was timely and efficient. I tried the Swiss Mushroom Burger & curly fries. It didn't disappoint. Great service and the burger was delicious. The curly fries were so crispy and yummy! I'll definitely be coming back again! read more

Heard a ton of good things about this place so I was excited to give it a try! It has a cozy retro vibe inside. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. The poutine fries were a bit too salty for me. The burger was juicy and cooked just as ordered! It was a nice experience and nice to have a family owned burger joint right downtown! read more

George's Giant Hamburger - Poutine - Hot Dogs Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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My first time here and everything was soooo yum! The burger was cooked perfectly like how I ordered (medium) and it was amazingly juicy and tender. Everything is so fresh, delicious, and clean. The owner was extremely nice and offered us water and wipes when our hands were dirty. Really humble yet amazing establishment! read more

George's Giant Hamburger - Cheeseburger and Onion Rings - Hot Dogs Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Tbh, I really wanted to love this place. Between the retro sign and the awesome, old-school interior, I thought it'd be a home run. The highlighter-orange booth running the length of the restaurant? Incredible. Handwritten menus and friendly regulars chatting with the staff? Total hidden gem energy. But the food... was just okay. My bacon cheeseburger was juicy and fresh, but the bun was meh and the bacon tasted good but felt kind of lifeless. Fries were a letdown too--barely crispy, under-salted, and definitely frozen. I'll probably give it another shot--maybe a specialty burger will win me over. But two single burgers, one side of fries, and a drink came to $40. Not outrageous for Walnut Creek, but not cheap for "just fine. read more

George's Giant Hamburger - French Fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Was in the mood for an old school cheeseburger and remembered this place from when I worked in the area, and when i was Prego with The Kid 15 years ago. The food and service were worth the drive. The owner and cooks were super nice! The owner introduced himself, highlighted the changes on the menu and also came to chat with us while we waited on our order. I had the bacon cheeseburger with curly fries. The Kid had the hot link and some of my fries. They were delicious! Will definitely be back. The ambiance reminds me of an old diner almost. Very clean and spacious. read more

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We were in the area looking to pick up a few things and stumbled upon this burger joint. We didn't have any expectations going in, but we were pleasantly surprised--the food turned out to be delicious. I ordered a basic hamburger. I had read beforehand that they grind their own patties in-house, so I actually had pretty high hopes. When we placed our order, they asked how we wanted the burger cooked. I chose medium-rare, and it came out exactly as requested. The burger was topped with mayo, lettuce, red onion, tomato, and mustard. As I mentioned, it was delicious--the patty was the star of the show. Perfectly cooked and juicy. Next time, I think I'll ask for my burger cooked to medium--just to see how it compares. We also tried their poutine, and I'll admit--at first glance, I wasn't too excited about it. Personally, I prefer my fries to be thicker cut, and these were on the skinny side. But it ended up being surprisingly great. What really stole the show was the gravy. It reminded me of a cross between classic American gravy and Japanese tonkatsu sauce--if that makes sense. It had some sweetness and a little tang to it. That's the best way I can describe it. Whatever it was, it was absolutely delicious. Now I'm really curious to try their loco moco next time. We also had a chance to chat with the owner (super nice, by the way) and learned that the place has been around since the 1970s--which is wild. I'd definitely love to come back and try more from the menu. I noticed they also offer rice plates featuring classic Korean proteins like beef bulgogi, etc., which I'm really interested in trying next time. The restaurant itself was clean and had a nostalgic, old-school American burger joint vibe, which I really liked. Plus, parking was super easy. read more

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George's Giant Hamburger is an old-school burger joint with a very friendly and welcoming customer service. The restaurant is spacious and seems to have a frequent traffic, though not very overwhelming at all. The menu offers classic hamburger options along with a few Korean and Korean-inspired dishes. I ordered the classic bacon cheeseburger and sweet potato fries. Both dishes were very decent, though I wouldn't say anything stood out in particular. If you're looking for a very casual, fast and a warmth environment, I'd recommend this place! read more

George's Giant Hamburger - Bacon Cheeseburger, Sweet Potato Fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

If you're looking for that old school burger joint with feel good hospitality, then George's Giant Hamburger is it. We were greeted and treated with the best customer service we could ever hope for. The menu options were endless and I even got an order of curly fries I was craving! We got 2 burgers, 2 fries, & 2 drinks for a whopping $50. You can't beat homemade style burgers but prepare to pay the price. Plenty of space to sit or take your order to go. The soda dispenser looks a bit questionable and the curly fries were a bit greasy and over fried for my taste. Overall, we loved the experience and the burger was bomb. Nice place and people -- what's not to love! read more

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Great Burgers! Great location! Been here several times and enjoyed my burger each time!

Discovered George's Giant Hamburger today and love everything about it! OG mom n' pop shop. They've been in business (same location, menu, decor, errthang) for 40 years and still going strong. Burgers are juicy and fresh, poutine is saucy and satisfying, fries are seasoned perfectly, and the soft serve is smooth and creamy (which comes in chocolate or vanilla, but they swirled it for us...and I forgot to get a photo because I dug right in). Owners are also so friendly and welcoming. It's just a good ol' classic, fresh tasting, backyard gathering burger--can't go wrong. Bathroom can be accessed by going through the back. Parking can be challenging, but there are extra spaces in the back. read more

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We have always wanted to try this place & after an unfortunate ER visit, today was the day! Owner is super friendly & I absolutely love that they all greeted all the regulars by name. We both had the bacon cheeseburger & it was cooked perfectly & so delicious. I only planned to eat 1/2 & almost ate it all. Grilled jalapeños were yummy as well as the fries. My bf also loved the soft serve. read more

George's Giant Hamburger - Bacon cheeseburger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Ummmm hello! I know I am SUPER LATE to the party but wowza!! George's Giant Hamburger in WC... amazing! It's a Throwback- 70s decor with a classic old school menu and a few twists. Decided to try the cheesbuger with grilled onions and curly fries. Soooo freaking good! Fresh ground meat so juicy we needed the wet wipes the restaurant offers! Served on a soft potato bun with the classic fixings. Perfect seasoned curly fries! It's a classic for a reason! read more

George's Giant Hamburger - Cheeseburger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

AMAZING service, AMAZING food and cozy atmosphere. We were in town and looking for some good food. Came across their listing and decided to give it a try. So happy we did. There are so many delicious looking options, John helped us and was great at explaining everything. 1st bite into the burger and we knew we made the right choice. The meat was flavorful, cooked how I liked it and was DELICIOUS. If you are in the mood for an awesome burger, definitely come here here. read more

George's Giant Hamburger - Bacon cheeseburger, fries and sweet potato fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

The lady at the restaurant is soooo nice and kind. We ordered the beef bulgogi and spicy port plate. Our friends didn't realize they had Korean food so they ordered burger and hotdog. Everything was tasty read more

Came here for the burgers, stayed for the amazing vibes and people watching. I had curly fries, a vanilla frosty and a cheeseburger. It was a simple meal with fresh ingredients and absolutely delightful. There are people of all ages in here. Young families, cute old couples on date night, teenagers, healthcare workers after their shift at Kaiser. What stood out to me out to me was the fact that the owners were so personable and friendly, recognizing and greeting several regulars by name. I spoke to the owner John and he was warm and kind. I can see why people keep coming back. I think I will, too :) read more

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Loved the old school style interior and the service workers were very friendly. I got the cheeseburger and sweet potato fries, which were freshly made and were honestly quite good. The burger was okay, I wouldn't say it's the best burger I have ever had but its a decent size and was cooked correctly. For the price, I would have expected a little more regarding the taste but overall a good local burger joint. read more

It's been a year since I was last at George's Giant Hamburger. I had been a loyal customer for at least 30 years and supported them through Covid. I was truly shocked by the treatment I received by the owner the last time I was there, about a year ago. I will never forget that. But life goes on and I have to say there are many, more enjoyable establishments where you can sit down and enjoy a hamburger. I will never go back to George's'! read more

This family-owned gem was a LOVELY surprise! This is a very casual burger joint with no-frills. The restaurant is decorated in a cute, quaint manner. Service was wonderful. Burgers were cooked to perfect temperature, moist and flavorful. Onion rings melted in your mouth and the poutine fries were bomb! The chocolate frosty rounded out the meal perfectly! We're going to be regulars here very soon! read more

It's really not worth it. My wife and I came here when our newborn son was in the NICU. We were exhausted, balancing time at home with our older son and coming to the hospital in Walnut Creek (across the street). The staff here isn't very friendly and the prices are pretty crazy. Two burgers, two drinks and a small fry and we were at nearly $40. The 'giant burgers' were only a little larger than McDonald's, probably Wendy's size. The fries were nearly room temp and just everything tasted pretty standard. The meat seemed okay quality, but honestly, it's hamburger. The lettuce was okay, the tomato was standard, nothing extraordinary. The big letdown was just seeing that we'd paid so much for so little food and really were left sort of disappointed we didn't go somewhere else. TL;DR: Not great. read more

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Good old fashion hamburger joint, with a lot of surprises on the menu - who knew you could get a Shirley Temple or Rob Roy with your burger? There is something for everyone on the menu, and as good as the other items look, I may never know cause I can for the burgers!!! Onion rings were great too... Good food, good ingredients, and some genuinely nice people running the place. read more

So after all these years, we finally made it to George's. Received a friendly greeting from the owner when we walked in. Looked over the menu and all the signs with specials that seemed to adorn the whole counter area. It's a burger place with Korean dishes, coupled with wings and poutine. We ordered a couple cheeseburgers and a bulgogi sandwich, with fries and onion rings. George's specializes in fresh angus beef. The patties are moist and have the texture of fresh patties. Buns are soft like brioche. Food came out in those nostalgic red plastic baskets. The bulgogi sando was served on a soft roll. My only con was that the Fries and onion rings servings were on the slightly smaller size for the price. As I mentioned earlier, there's lots of off menu items served here and I'll be back to try more. The owner came around and checked on us and was very friendly. Offered us some of his homemade spicy mayo too. Lots of regulars in the dining room. Good solid and tasty hamburger spot. read more

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Great local hamburger spot, I used to work down the street from here and would come for lunch often. Everyone behind the counter is always so friendly! Classic diner vibe in there and has great food as well. I saw they recently started serving poutine and bulgogi fries and had to come at try them and the gravy was delicious. It's a great spot if you're in the area and looking for a burger. read more

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Burgers were cooked to order, JJs burger had loads of pastrami. Fries and onion rings were good. Serving size could have been a tad bigger based on the price. Staff was friendly and accommodating. They haven't updated in a while but I liked the vibe read more

George's Giant Hamburger - Bacon Swiss Burger, fries, onion rings, JJs burger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

The baby bacon cheeseburger is my go-to choice, and it never disappoints! The freshly ground beef makes for a delicious and juicy burger every time. The onion rings were a perfect side--super crispy and packed with flavor. read more

George's Giant Hamburger - Baby Bacon Cheese Burger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Honestly really disappointed with my order the prices on Yelp are deceiving and also the fries are crinkly fries that you eat from a 1980s school lunch the fries ARE not what's pictured literally frozen fries. Give me a break. The burger is thin obviously cheap frozen meat, and they don't even give you enough ketchup and mustard. For $20 -- be so fr. You are better off cooking it yourself at home and if not just go to shake shack. This literally reminded me of your over priced elementary school lunch back in the 1980s. Do not recommend. A total rip off I ate it because I paid for it and was starving. read more

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Juicy and delicious! We did take out but servers were friendly... We ordered 4 different burgers...all were great! Then I had the Club...so delicious and fresh. Will be back... read more

My fiancé and I stopped in here for lunch today and had a very pleasant experience! The owner, John, was incredibly friendly and informative. The food itself was delicious! We will definitely be back! read more

George's Giant Hamburger - Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger, poutine - Hot Dogs Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Dry, tasteless for a premium price. A demographic that knows nothing about making Hamburgers. Really disappointed, felt taken.

Great old school burger spot where everything was made fresh! I was very impressed by how gooey and melted the cheese was. They don't salt the patties, which made it taste better for my personal preference. I'd definitely return if I'm in the area again! read more

George's Giant Hamburger - Plain cheeseburger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I'd been meaning to go to this place for a while now. By a while I mean a couple of years. Stopped by after work to satisfy my bacon cheeseburger craving. As I entered it appeared busy, good sign. The guy at the register was really nice and helpful. He pointed out an extended menu which was really surprising. All of my favorite Korean fusion foods. However impressed I was by this new selection I stayed on track. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger to go. The wait went by fast. Ate the food at home and I'm just going to state this... This was the best bacon cheeseburger I've ever had ...in my life. I've had a lot of bacon cheeseburgers in the Bay Area and this was the best. Granted someone's taste in food is subjective. But this was, for me, the best burger I've ever had. read more

Really good burgers. I ordered the JJ, medium well, and it looked so large, that I thought I would end up taking half of it to go. I ended up eating the whole burger because it was delicious. John was really jolly, and chatted with us a bit. He explained how he has kept the tradition from the original owner of grinding the meat for the hamburgers every day, and that he doesn't use any additives while cooking the patty...so no salt, pepper, oil. This is the old school way, intended for the hamburger purists, and for people who appreciate good quality beef. read more

I've lived in Walnut Creek for over a year now and have tried almost every burger in town. Finally decided to try this place and will say I won't be going anywhere else from now on. The epitome of a classic cheeseburger will always satisfy my taste buds. More importantly the service is what won me over! One of the owner's simple gesture of bringing me napkins after noticing I didn't have any while scarfing down my juicy burger speaks volume. I also observed his interactions which I believe to be repeat customers and also the families with small children dining was so welcoming! You found yourself a loyal customer!!! read more

I'm told George's is an institution in Walnut Creek and based on the quality of the burgers here, I see why! Pleasant service when you order at the counter and they call you when it's ready. Hold your horses 'cause they're cooking your burger to order! These are burgers - not fast food burgers. George's grinds their own meat and let me tell you, you can definitely taste the difference!! My burger was so juicy I needed more napkins! The meat is flavorful and tender. I ordered a cheeseburger which came with the works (I opted out of the mayo). We all shared an order of curly fries. When you order, they ask how you want your burger cooked - that's a rarity these days. Cheeseburger with good 'ole American cheese, mustard, lettuce (real, not bagged), ketchup, onions, and pickles? It doesn't get any better than that! read more

Fresh prime beef patties made daily. Cooked to perfection. The best burger in town. read more

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