New owners or something? GROSS!! $16 for a patty melt combo. What the actual heck. It was so disgusting. I didn't even want my money back because I was furious and hungry. I didn't eat it, I showed the guy and threw it away. I rarely treat myself and when I do, I try to support local. $16 for a dry patty with one slice of cheese on dry wheat bread (ffs) and not even caramelized or soft onions. I'm so disappointed I could cry, I was starving. I only ate the fries and drank my canned soda. read more

Hegenburger - Nothing good - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

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Ordered a Burger, no pickles, cheese, and mustard. I got no cheese , pickles and mayonnaise. Don't think they understand English. But food was good. Fries also good read more

I'm down here on Oakland looking for iconic Oakland restaurants that aren't on the big tourist list. I came across this Hegenburger burger place that's been here at this same location for at least 35 years. I don't know if it's the same owners but it might be the same family. This place isn't quite as divy as the Chubby Freeze I found just up the street a ways. This is more where the people in suits might come for lunch, not the local pharmaceutical dealer. The interior is clean and simple and the food is pretty standard, so nothing super fancy like grass fed this or that, just real 1/3 lb patty burgers and fries. That's what I had and it was decent. Not off the charts great, but I'd stop in here again if I was in the area. Hegenburger on Hegenburger Blvd. ... cute! read more

Hegenburger - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

Waited 20 mins for the food , and it wasn't even what I had asked for . I'm not sure if this place is under new ownership? Both of the two orders I received were incorrect. The meat was dry and overcooked. Disappointing I use to love this place. read more

Hegenburger - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

Hegenburger has been one of my burger go-to's for years. For starters, they heve a really great variety of good food, but to me, the star is their burger! It's a thick, juicy burger with melted cheese, fresh vegetables and that oh o great grilled flavor. When ever I visit, it's common to see the place filled with workers from Oakland Airport and even OPD. I'm glad these good folks are taken care of. Hegenburger is still recovering from COVID so the restauraunt is still not t's former bustling self at lunch, but does currently have limited seating. If you've not been here, you'd be hard pressed to find a better burger. I definitely recommend giving them a try. Oh, and don't forget the homemade onion rings and fries! read more

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I had an amazing hot dog. I know it sounds simple, but I've had plenty bad hotdogs. Just grilled onion & mustard for me. I like to taste the frank. Yumm! read more

I always heard that Hegenburger was the Bomb in Oakland!!! So today after I picked up my Whip from 4WP !!! I stopped over at Hegenbergers and perused their Menu!!! I then ordered their Philadelphia Cheese Steak with every thing on it!!! I paid by Credit Card!!! They only do Take Out due to COVID-19!!! 15 minutes later I received my Cheese Steak Sandwich!!! It was pretty small!!! It tasted good, But I've had better!!! Average Experience at Best!!! read more

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First time visitor, stopped by on a weekday @12:30, it took them a little over 20 min to get my order ready. For a hamburger joint that's unheard of, but its a good thing if you want your burgers made fresh to order. Hegenburger with bacon ($7.50, plus extra for bacon) & double bacon cheeseburger ($9.50 + extra for bacon) were acceptable but nothing special. Meat patty was not dry nor was it juicy, the bun was a bit over toasted as one corner of the bread has black scorched marks and a bit hardened. Lettuce and bacon were crispy and no complaints about tomato. Calamari fries ($7.95): had to try it despite the mixed reviews. It lacked any crunch/crispiness, batter was ok, it came with a dipping tartar sauce. Butcher's bill was $32.66 for the 2 sandwich and the calamari fries. Combo is definitely a better value but I generally loath fries and sodas. Overall I thought the burger was slightly better than the average burger chain albeit at a higher price tag. The food in general was on the saltier side. read more

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I don't like leaving bad reviews but I'm not sure if this is under a new management. I used to come here all the time but it's not the same! Once I picked up my order everything had no flavor. Double bacon burger had no bacon which cost an additional $1.50 plus 60 cents for cheese on top of $12, Tuna sandwich barely had any tuna but lots of lettuce, Fries were over cooked, chicken tender and chicken nuggets were dry and didn't come with ranch or any sauce for that matter! Fish burger wasn't what I expected it to be it had two slices of fried fish side by side that was a first for me anywhere I've gone to! Honestly the food that this business served me it seemed like it was frozen food fried up and not made with love! Overall I will never be coming back you guys have to do better! I spent $80 worth of food and this is just not ok! read more

Seems family run and they treated me like they were glad I came. Very tasty burger with a clever name. read more

Came in and tried the #1 hegenburger combo... man oh man that burger was sure tasty! And the fries were delicious too! The service was on point! Very polite and was very chill inside.. came in around 10:30.. I will be coming back to try the rest of the menu read more

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This place has never steered me wrong... The burgers are so flavorful they taste delicious and fresh. I ordered a double cheese burger with bacon and an order of fries. This was for my partner and I snuck in a couple of bites. The burger tastes like exactly what you want a burger to taste... Flame grilled, juicy with fresh ingredients. The bacon was this big delicious bacon that was cooked to perfection and not too crispy. The fries were shoestring and were also very fresh and piping hot. In total my order was $17 and I left a generous tip as I would like this place to stay open and we have to support our local businesses. read more

Hegenburger - Bacon Double Burger - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

Amazing! The location isn't the best but the food is top tier! Brought my daughter for lunch while staying down the block at the Courtyard. SO good!! The junior burger was plenty! The fries were perfectly crispy. read more

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Mom n Pop Asian owned/ran burger joint in a not too hot area of Oaktown. I'm sure most of their business is from local workers (mostly industrial) of the area and not so much from residents. They're not open at nights nor weekends, so that's the indicator. Not sure what the place looked like pre-pandemic, but now it is pretty bare bones with maybe 3-4 tables open for sitting. It looks like they scaled it down as there is a ton of open space. And believe me, this is one burger you are gonna want to sit down and eat, versus to eat on the go. Double Burger as combo, so with fries and drink ($18ish/4.5*) So, their patties are 1/3 pounders. That's bigger than a Mc D's 1/4 pounder, for those Americans who are fractionally challenged. So, two of them bad boys make 2/3 of a pound, which in my book is quite a hefty bite. It's more meat than a 10 oz steak. They do cook them til well done but they don't dry it out. It is quite juicy and will run down your hands, which is why I highly recommend you eat this in house, versus in your car seat. But you do you! Whatever cheese you put on there will be melted to the point of almost being liquid. I think they only put mayo on the sandwich itself, so if you want mustard or ketchup, there are plenty of packets at the front, plus a few bottles of hot sauces. They also put just enough produce to keep things interesting and a little healthier. Except next time I'll nix the tomato as they were the ones that kept wanting to slide off with each bite. The bun was quite decent but for the 2/3 pound size, just really could not hold up to all that beefiness. It's not really a gripe as I crushed that burger, but I did have to use like 7 napkins to eat this thing. The fries were the standard skinny frozen ones, like you'd see at Mc D's. But they were fried in clean oil and they gave you a ton. I didn't see it, but my buddy did, so he opted for the thicker steak cut fries. So, you do have choices here. So, fresh burgers cooked to order, in a very honest and non-fussy manner, without having to schlep it up in a cattle call line ala In & Out, I just can't help but to be a fan. I wish I would have known of this place sooner as I used to go to A's and Warriors games all the time. But just glad I know now, as I now know where to send my hAngry ass, on those dire occasions. read more

Hegenburger - Double Satisfaction - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

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Amazing burgers fries ect!! Been coming here since 1973 ever since my friend Bruce Taylor opened it!! Now that's staying power! Even I a tough neighborhood!! read more

New Owners. Food was months the same as the other owners. They need to hire real cooks because my burger was nasty so was the fries. You can tell they didn't know what they were doing. They need new cooks immediately read more

If I could write this place zero stars I would I used to love this place when the old owners had it. The new owner just cussed me out. I waited over 15 minutes for my order that I called him came inside for him. It still tell me he's not putting my order because he hasn't charged him so why when I called did you say 10 minutes? I was on my lunch break so I had to go back to work. I asked for a refund because it was taking too long and he took me out and cursed me whole bitches and all types of stuff. My food hadn't even been started read more

We went to Hegenburger after we arrived in Oakland for a bachelor trip in Napa. Everyone in our group is a big burger fan and we were excited to try a local joint after a long flight before we took drive for an hour to get to Napa. The space itself isn't out of the ordinary. Clearly most folks grab the burgers to go, which we did as well. There are a ton of options for different type of burgers, sandwiches, and fries, which was a big plus. Almost everyone in our group ordered a different burger and we ordered a variety of fries (curly fries, garlic fries, etc). For the most part, the burgers were juicy and fresh and the fries were crispy and well seasoned. My burger came with avocado, which was unripe, which was probably the biggest draw back. The food came out pretty quickly despite our large order and the staff was courteous and friendly. Definitely worth a stop if you happened to be in the area but I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to drop by. read more

Hegenburger - Double burger with avocado - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

Quality service with a smile- great quick spot for lunch, or whenever those deep fried cravings kick in. Onion rings are a go to when you feel like switching it up. Burgers are sizeable and customizable with many many toppings read more

One of the best burgers I've ever had. I ordered the bacon burger with pepper jack cheese and grilled onions. Good sized patty. Juicy. Just a really good burger!! Don't sleep on this place. read more

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Good food and friendly service. Ordered a cheeseburger and chili cheese fries. The burger was good and full of fresh veggies. Chili cheese fries were full of flavor. Over all this a good place for decent burgers and fries. read more

Hegenburger - Chili Cheese Fries and cheese burgers - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

Great alternative to in n out for some nice burgers. I got the hegenberger. It took a bit of time to come out, so don't come here if you're super hungry. The patty was very juicy, and the buns were really good. I got the smallest sliver of tomato, which I don't mind because I don't like tomatoes. The burger was around $7, which is standard pricing, but obviously more than in n out. Not many tables inside, and this place was busy on a rainy weekend. The parking lot wasn't full, but lots of potholes so beware. read more

Hegenburger - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

Today I ate here for the first time in years and I am impressed. German the new owner runs a good business with delicious food for a good price with good portions! I will make sure to come back soon because it was yummy! read more

No frills burger joint, in a somewhat questionable area (warning signs not to leave belongings in your car). Just be aware of your surroundings, something we have to do more and more these days.... That said, definitely old skool burgers, with traditional buns. Decent sized patty, larger than most. The fries stood out for me. Just the right amount of crisp, and evenly salted. Good stuff! read more

Bangin' good basic burger! Fries were fantastic as well - just a great divey little burger joint in a neighborhood with not too much to do - this fits the bill nicely. I will be back. read more

I stopped by this place for some food the other day, and I am glad that I did, because the food was really good here. I had their Hengen burger ($7.50) and a side of calamari ($7.50). The wait was about 10 minutes even though the place was pretty pack. The lady brought my food to me while I waited outside in my car. The calamari ring have a thin batter, it was really nice and crispy on the outside with a right amount of salt. It came with a fatty white sauce that have some dice tangy pickle in it. this was not bad, but I prefer a lemon pepper n salt sauce for my fried seafood. my favorite thing was the hengen burger. The patty was not pink but it was still juicy and very flavorful. the amount of sauce that they used was just right, the burger wasn't drippy or soggy, just the way I like it. the meal came at 18$ after tax n tip for a hengen burger and a calamari. I think they have the best burger that I had in a while. definitely coming back for sure. read more

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Omg, I love Hegenburger. It's like this mom and pop shop and every time I go to pick up, the lady is so sweet. I get my usual turkey bacon burger with garlic fries. The BOMB! read more

Hegenburger - Bacon Burger - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

Great amazing burger best in the area burger was juicy and meaty like an old-fashioned burger I ordered the bacon burger with chili cheese fries. It was delicious. I ate everything because it tasted so good. I highly recommend it to everyone to try this place. read more

This place used to be good. I don't know if there are new owners but the burger was bland and not worth the money. I will not return.

Man... Need a good greasy burger ? This is the spot. Want some garlic crispy French fries? This is the spot. Want to feel great about yourself after devouring a bacon cheeseburger and garlic fries? This is NOT the spot. Want to stay true to whatever diet plan you're. Pretty sure this is NOT the spot for any diet. Unless it's a round diet. Point is, good burger joint in east Oakland where you don't have to worry too much about getting your car broken into or robbed. A lot of regular joes come here for their lunch break. I would definitely recommend! read more

Hegenburger - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

I have wanted to try this place for my whole life (pretty much yeah). My boyfriend and I moved to the area and had to use kinkos so we called ahead to order two combos. When we arrive, it turns out that they hadn't even started the order but they already had our card info. It took us about 13 mins to drive there and then another 15 mins of waiting around a place I didn't want to be at (neighborhoods is so-so)That's why this review is 4 stars. The food was amazing though, the burgers were huge. There were two thick meat patties inside and I removed one I won't subtract a star for hella meat though even tho I got my hands dirty. I really wish I could give this place 5 stars because the food is great, but I don't think it deserves 5 stars. read more

Hegenburger - No cheese, before I removed the extra meat patty. - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

Ordered a Turkey burger and fry combo after walking over from the Springhill Suites. Not even the plethora of liter and homeless camps could disuade me from making this 2 minute walk again. Turkey burger was phenomenal and that shouldn't be understated. Where's usually you're looking at eating glorified cardboard with that order, this burger came to life with juices and seasoning. Grilled onions and mayo sealed the deal. Fries were crisp and salted perfectly. Again, not to be overlooked. A man who knows how to work that oil fryer is becoming a lost art in our fast casual burger society. I would have probably ordered the bacon burger combo with garlic parm fries on a normal basis, but my gut instinct told me turkey burger was the move today. Would gladly order again, as the restaurant was clean and service behind the counter was on point. Turkey burger & fry combo, CBTM. read more

What a hidden gem; I've been coming to Oakland for Raiders games for six years now, and every year I walked or drove by and said to myself "I need to try that place." Six years later, I finally did and it exceeded expectations. Based upon the reviews I had read, I expected it to be decent, but this place serves an amazing burger. Might be a little on the pricey side - especially if you are comparing to fast food burgers, but you're getting a giant, fresh burger that tastes great. The staff were incredibly friendly and gracious. If I ever find myself back in Oakland, this place is a must. read more

They are open! I went on the May 30, 2023 and everything was as expected. Great burger...a little pricey, but hey isn't everything now days! I'll definitely come back! read more

I ordered a Hegenburger combo. The food was so good! The service was good. Would definitely recommend this place.

Small but quick and tasty. Lunched here while in Oakland and enjoyed the double burger -added avocado. There are choices of types of fried and several choices of sides. We tried the fried calamari-which was ok Service was quick and friendly Location is conveniently near the airport Facility very casual Price -similar to other local burger places read more

The only place in the area I could find with an affordable salmon salad. Called ahead during lunch hour. Small lot next to restaurant. Refrigerator with cold drinks inside. Television and bathrooms for customers. My order was ready when I got there and the cashier seemed nice. The salmon in my salad did have some skin on it; once removed I was able to enjoy my salad which was delicious. read more

Hegenburger - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

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This place has been permanently closed (chain and lock on the front door). According to the signs they didn't pass the health inspection. As of 2/21/23 read more

Rude, over priced , and taste horrible . If I could give zero stars I would . When I called to order the man was rude while I ordered . Rushed me through it , and wouldn't listen to what I really wanted . The prices online are supposed from "ten year ago" . Every six months they add a dollar to The price of anything . Prices changed from 850 on the phone to 10 in person. And the food was cold and tasted old . Filthy trash and homeless people also surrounding the facility. Very unsanitary, and hassle when your just trying to grab food and 10 people are loitering and pestering you for money . read more

My food was bland and burnt . My fries were hard. Hegenburger use to be good , must be a new cook.